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224 Regular Meeting August 24, 1987 Page 8 Mayor Younger introduced a discussion regarding a rate increase by Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI) and direction to Staff for amendments to the Code of Ordinances. Mr. Gonzalez advised the Council the City's contract with BFI allows for the contractor to ask for increases when they are absolutely necessary. Jim Meszaros of BFI addressed the Council to request a 43 cent increase over the current base residen- tial rate of $4.97. This figure is derived from an addition of 4 cents CPI and 39 cents disposal cost per unit (Department of Health require- ments, etc.) The current charge to residential customers is $6.00, and Mr. Gonzalez stated the Staff does not recommend an increase above the $6.00 to cover BFI's increase at this time given the increases residents will encounter in the near future in other rate increases of the City. It was consensus of Council not to exceed the $6.00 currently being charged and that the BFI contract amendment be placed on the September 14 agenda for the Council's consideration. Mayor Younger introduced for consideration an addendum, approval to close a portion of San Antonio Street for the holding of the Chilympiad Street Dance to be held September 12, 1987. Grady Early, of the Chilympiad Committee, introduced Chuck Misenheimer who is in charge of the Street Dance. Mr. Misenheimer advised the Council a street dance is planned to be held September 12,1987 from 8:00 p.m.-12:45 a.m. and that a live band will perform beginning at 9:00 p.m. He stated the dance is free to the public. He stated the downtown businesses are being encouraged to stay open, especially the restaurants, as Chilympiad will not be selling food (but will be selling beer). He stated the portion of the street to be used will be between LBJ and Guadalupe, that Chilympiad will provide porta-potties, will clean up any remaining debris and will provide security from the Sheriff's Department. He stated he was work- ing with Dan Nelson of the Police Department, had notified EMS and the Fire Department of their request for the closing of the street. Mr. Farr moved to approve the closing of San Antonio between LBJ and Guada- lupe on September 12,1987 and Mr. Brown seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Hernandez moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, §2(e), V.A.C.S., to discuss matters where the duties of the City Attorney to the City pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Article 6252-17, and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (10:10 p.m.). Mr. Hernandez moved the Council reconvene at 10:57 p.m. and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:04 p.m. on motion made by Mr. GUerra and seconded by Mr. Hernandez. /. itrw', g~~ ~.l.. 1 ~1ember /" ~p 6- \N~ F ed Gu~ra Council Member