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36 SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 29,1988 Page 2 AYE: Guerra, and Plummer. NAY: Hoore, Hernandez, Brown, Morris. ABSTAIN: None. Ms. Farley advised the Council that the City had received the certified tax rolls on this date and they were higher than projected. Ms. Farley advised the Council that the tax rate could be set at $0.582 for the same amount of dollars ($3,917,017 - Mlo and debt service). Mr. Brown stated that he fel ts the Council should consider keeping the proposed tax rate at $0.61 and include the additional funds in the street program. Mr, Brown feels that it is necessary for the City to invest in the future and after receiving this news, wouldn I t the time be now? Mayor Morris advised that she feels the tax rate should remain at $0.582 with the understanding that in the 1989-90 budget, the Council will set a goal to place $500,000 in the street program. Mr. Moore advised that it might be possible to set the tax rate at $0.60 and place the addi tional in the street program. Mr. Moore then asked Mr. Boeker, Director of Public Works if the city street could be maintained on $200,000 a year. Mr. Boeker advised that the City contained approximately 100 miles of streets and to simply maintain them for one year would cost the City $500,000. Mr. Plummer addressed the issue that citizens are not in a financial situation to pay higher taxes and the City Council should consider making the supreme effort next year. Mr. Brown moved that the tax rate should be increased by $0.02 to $0.60 (an additional $134,000) to be added to the street overlay program. The motion was seconded by Billy Moore. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore and Brown. NAY: Hernandez, Morris, Guerra and Plummer. ABSTAIN: None. On roll call the following vote was recorded for approval of the 1988-89 Budget: AYE: Plummer. Moore, Hernandez, Brown, Morris, Guerra and Mayor Morris issued a proclamation of United Way Week. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration the following Ordinance on second reading, the caption which reads as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 29, ARTICLE VI, OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 29-183 ESTABLISHING FINES FOR THE VIOLATION OF PARKING REGULATIONS AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hernandez moved for approval of the Ordinance on second reading and Mr. Moore seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously. The press and public were asked to express any questions or comments to the City Council at this time. Mr, Jesse Estrada of the Chamber of Commerce, advised the City Council of his gratitude for the sincere effort in establishing the 1988-89 Budget. This idea was also expressed by Mr. Bill Cunningham.