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16 Regular Meeting February 9, 1987 Page 7 Mr. Coddington moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Farr se- conded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Younger introduced for consideration adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, RATIFYING THE EXECUTION BY THE CITY MANAGER OF SAID CITY OF AN APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR A LOCAL DANGEROUS DRUG CONTROL UNIT, AUTHOR- IZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $6,143.00, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Brown moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Farr seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Younger introduced Item l5A on the Agenda at this point in the meeting, a discussion and direction on the disposal of the Dunbar Recreation Building. Rodney Cobb requested direction from the Council as to the disposition of the Dunbar barracks so that construction of the new Dunbar Building can commence. The following suggestions were offered for the Council's consideration: (1) move and use structure at old treatment plantas a fire training facility - $6,000; (2) tear down structure and remove debris - $4,000; (3) move structure to air- port and use as storage - $6,000; and (4) remove Comal Center and replace with Dunbar structure - $34,000. Mr. Hankins advised the Council the City entered into a lease with King David Masonic Lodge No. 33 AF-AM in June, 1977, and that the Lodge was in breach of the contract in that they have not provided the insurance required on the building and they have not maintained the building, as required in the lease agreement. The Lodge has requested the Council consider removal of the Comal Recreation Center and replacement of the Dunbar barracks at this location. Nelvia Burleson, a resident of the Dunbar area, stated she did not want any of the Dunbar funds used for the barracks building re~oval and/or renovation and additionally wants a nice kitchen and meeting room to be provided in the new Dunbar struc- ture. Mr. Gonzalez advised the Council there is a demand for storage space of documents the City is required to retain and is in hopes the Council will consider the barracks building for storage space. Mr. Nicola indicated he was not interested in the City pursuing Options 1, 2 or 4 listed above, and requested this item be scheduled at the next Regular Meeting of the Council for further consideration. The Council directed the barracks building presently be set to the side of the lot of its present location so that construction of the new Dunbar Building can commence and until such time as a decision can be reached regarding the future use of the Dunbar barracks building. The Council directed Jeff Kester meet with Mrs. Burleson to address her concerns regarding the new Dunbar Building. Mayor Younger introduced Item 15B on the Agenda at this point in the meeting, a discussion and direction regarding the Cemetery Boundary Map prepared by Charles Swart. Mr. Swart advised the Council he had been retained by Dinah Elwell in 1984 to prepare a cemetery boundary map and that he has completed said map for a total of $8,792.50. The Cemetery Commission has recommended Mr. Swart be paid for his work. Rodney Cobb advised the Council the funds presently budgeted for fence improvements could be transferred by budget amendment for payment of the statement. The Council directed this be done and final payment will come to Council for approval when prepared.