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9 Regular Meeting September 14, 1992 Page 3 Adoption of Resolutions: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT OF A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FROM THE XEROX CORPORATION FOR SERVICE OF THE 1075 XEROX COPIER; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, REQUESTING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONSTRUCT AN OVERPASS OVER THE RAILROAD CROSSING OVER WONDER WORLD DRIVE INDICATING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN COSTS OF THIS PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A TRANSFER, ASSIGNMENT, SUBROGATION AND COOPERATION CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE TEXAS WATER COMMISSION IN CONNECTION WITH REIMBURSEMENT OF CITY PETROLEUM TANK CLEANUP EXPENSES; AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE FUND PAYMENT RESPONSE FORM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT IN ALL MATTERS INCIDENT TO THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ARATEX SERVICES TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE UNIFORM SERVICES CONTRACT EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 1992; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS AND DATA GENERAL CORPORATION FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPUTER HARDWARE MAINTENANCE FOR CONTRACTS #467241, #467242 AND #401732; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT RENEWAL SHEETS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HAYS COUNTY YOUTH DETENTION FACILITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 6.B. removed from the consensus agenda, approval of an Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 2-31 OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS WITHIN THE CLASSIFICATION OF POLICE OFFICER FROM TWENTY-TWO TO TWENTY-FOUR; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moore moved for approval of the Ordinance on second reading and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Lupe Carbajal, Vice President of the Downtown Association, stated there are a lot of young people causing traffic foot problems downtown at night and weekends, and there is a need for increased patrol downtown on Thursdays and weekends. Becky Bray of Wesray Cafe stated there are 65 to 100 children downtown nightly loitering and vandelizing, and she presented a petition to the Council from downtown businesses indicating some of the problems experienced (a copy is attached to the minutes). Another employee of Wesray stated she fears walking to her car at night, as the children are saying vile things to her. David Powers of Paper Bear stated they have had a lot of broken glass and fear luting may take place. He stated police supervision is needed in the area in the alleys and along the streets. He said it would be good to do something now. Mr. Gilley stated additional pOlice are working on Thursdays and Fridays, but there are not enough law officers to enforce to the extent being requested. Chief Tom Martin stated there are five Reserve officers who are used in the Summer Park Patrol, and he does not think it wise to use them in the downtown