04261993 Regular Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

83 Regular Meeting April 26, 1993 Page 5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AUDIO EQUIPMENT TO PRO LINE VIDEO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT TO AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. FOR COMPLETION OF THE UNIVERSITY-L.B.J. 8" WASTEWATER MAIN REHAB PROJECT; ACCEPTING THE PROJECT FOR USE BY THE CITY; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,686.52; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris introduced Item 6.D.(6) removed from the consensus agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, RESCINDING A TAX ABATEMENT CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY TO SAN MARCOS FACTORY STORES, LTD.; DECLARING A DEFAULT UNDER THE CITY'S TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SAN MARCOS FACTORY STORES, LTD.; PROVIDING A TIME PERIOD FOR CURE'OF THE DEFAULT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ~ Mayor Morris moved to table consideration of the Resolution and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced the city Manager's Report. (1) Mr. Gilley advised the Council the city is in receipt of a letter concerning details of the Edwards Underground Water District's toilet retrofit program, wherein they have offered to pay $50.00 for each retrofit. They have offered $30,000.00 with the City to match funding and administer the funds in the program. EUWD would provide educational information. Staff was directed to'contact EUWD regarding additional information on the program and to also request information regarding bringing septic tanks on line. (2) Mr. Gilley advised the Council he was in receipt of a recommendation from the citizen's Task Force for a Better San Marcos to provide four new basketball courts and to renovate two basketball courts in city neighborhood parks before summer begins. Mr. Jeff Kester estimated the new courts to cost approximately $13,000.00 each. Ms. Kissler suggested service organizations be contacted to contribute, and Mr. Gilley advised the Task Force will attempt to get financial assistance from the neighborhoods. The Council requested information regarding costs be provided at the next meeting. (3) Mr. Gilley advised the Council the City Council's Budget Workshop has been scheduled at the Fish Hatchery on May 6 and 7 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Mayor Morris introduced the city Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor advised the Council the Senate is supporting S.B.1320. The City is being represented at the hearings by Messrs. Moore and Taylor and Mrs. Millecam. Two defendants in the Sierra lawsuit have settled, and the remaining defendants may appeal to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, although in Mr. Taylor's opinion their appeal may be hollow. Mayor Morris introduced the city Council's Report. Mayor Morris advised the Council she serves on the Governor's Commission on Disabilities and wishes to form a Mayor's Commission on Disabilities if the Council desires. She would like the 14 areas of disability to be represented on the Commission and stated the Governor's Commission would assist the Commission for a period of time and then the Commission could spin off to operate independently. The Mayor requested the Council review the information and a decision could be reached at the next meeting whether or not to have such a Commission. Mayor Morris introduced an Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, sections 2(e) and (f), V.A.C.S., to discuss pending