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134 Regular Meeting August 10, 1992 Page 2 in line with ADA requirements, and Mr. Gilley advised him of the City's efforts to come into compliance with ADA requirements. Amendments for new building permits will be forthcoming to bring new buildings into compliance as well. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Morris closed the public hearing. Mayor Morris stated she is willing to commit to the request for additional personnel for the EMS service from fund balance, and we need to have assurance we are getting our money's worth for the services we receive. She stated we need an evaluation/assessment by Staff of the program, and it was direction of Council to have Staff prepare such a report. Mr. Guerra stated he is in favor of funding the additional personnel if the county is also willing to do so. Mr. Gilley advised the Council the County Judge has indicated a willingness to work with the City on this matter, but they have not funded anything in the 92-93 budget. Mr. Hart stated he wants to fund EMS at the same level as we have until we have ironed out this situation. Chief O'Leary advised the Council there is a need to man two ambulances to take care of the needs. Chief Martin suggested the City not allow Ambulance 1 to do transfers. It was consensus of Council to commit $47,000.00 for additional personnel and see if the County will do so also. The Council determined it would not be necessary to hold another Budget Workshop and cancelled the Workshop scheduled August 12, 1992. Mr. Gilley advised the Council there would need to be amendments to the WIC Department Budget, as the Department is expanding its program, which will include four additional employees. All expenses involved in the WIC Program are reimbursed by the State. Mayor Morris advised the Council the SMEU Board has recommended the Customer Service Fund be changed from $5,000 to $10,000. The SMEU Board wants Community Action, Inc. to qualify the applicants and then refer them to SMEU, and for the assistance to be confined to SMEU customers. The Council directed the city Secretary post at the beginning of each month the regular meeting dates of organizations such as the social service agencies the City provides funding to, CVB, EDC, southside, Community Action, etc. (Mr. Guerra left at 8:45 p.m. and Mr. Plummer present at 9:19 p.m.). The city Council requested Item 8. be considered at this point in the meeting. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on third and final reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, GRANTING TO BILL KUHN AND D. S. GILBERT A FRANCHISE TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPORTING PERSONS UPON PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN THE CITY; STATING THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIMITATIONS UPON WHICH THE FRANCHISE SHALL BE EXERCISED AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Plummer moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading and Mr. Moore seconded the motion. Mayor Morris moved to amend the Ordinance in section 15 to read as follows: "The original term of this franchise shall be for a period of six (6) months from its effective date. Unless either party gives notice of its intention to terminate the franchise at least thirty (30) days in advance of the end of such period, this franchise shall then be renewed for a one-year period. Thereafter, this franchise shall be renewed each year upon the anniversary of the beginning of the first one-year term unless either party gives written notice to the other at least thirty (30) days in advance of the renewal date of its intention to terminate this franchise. It is not necessary for the party giving notice of intent to terminate to specify any cause in connection with the termination." Mr. Hart seconded Mayor Morris' amendment, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris moved to amend the Ordinance in section 5 to read as follows: "Operator shall keep its horses overnight in stable facilities of suitable size, which shall be maintained in healthful and sanitary condition, and shall be inspected at operator's expense by the city Manager's authorized representative at least once each ninety (90) days. If such facilities are located within the City limits of the City, they shall not be located in any district zoned for residential uses. All vehicles and equipment used by the Operator to transport horses