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assistance offered by the university, who would enhance the service based on the extended times. Once the ordinance has been approved, the TABC will take all applications and approve them all simultaneously at a certain point in time. It may be 45-60 days for a vendor to receive their permit. No issues have been raised from EMS or the Central Texas Medical Center, but they will track activity. The Task Force has also visited with the Police Department regarding shifts and overtime. Councilmember Jones added that a formal report will be brought back to Council with recommendations in January 2010. Council directed staff to move forward with the ordinance, and to include a review by Council at six and twelve months, and two years. 17. Update on the Havs Caldwell Public Utility A6ency. Graham Moore, Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam Engineers, agency manager, reported there was a study done, which concluded in March 2005. They identified the development of a groundwater project in the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer for the ultimate supply. It was agreed to share supplies to meet interim shortages. The Hays Caldwell Public Utility Agency was created in January 2007. Participants are the Cities of Kyle, Buda, and the Canyon Regional Water Authority. There is a thirteen-member board. 18. Discussion on proposed Pro-rata Assessment Ordinance, and provide direction to staff. This item was brought forward at 6:00 p.m. • Chuck Swallow, Director of Development Services, stated the intent of the proposed ordinance is to provide a method to reimburse a developer for the cost of extending water or sewer lines to properties that extend past or through other benefiting properties. Any developer who is extending public utilities to the existing system can receive the reimbursement. Conditions include: 1) any pro-rata utility line must be approved by the City Council; 2) only the construction costs are eligible for a pro-rata assessment; and 3) the pro-rata assessment period is limited to 10 years from the completion of construction. The best time for the City to track this is when the property is platted, or if platting not required, then at the time of permitting. The City will retain 2% of the assessment amount to cover administrative costs. The City will reimburse assessments to the developer within ninety days of collection. Council directed staff to continue with this and bring back to Council. 19. Report on the Green Cities Conference by Councilmember Porterfield. Councilmember Kim Porterfield reported on the Green Cites Conference she attended in Portland, Oregon. 20. Question and answer session with press and public. There were no questions. 0 RM042109 Minutes Page 5