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126 Regular Meeting November 23, 1992 Page 2 Mayor Morris opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the Zoning Ordinance. Dick Peroni, Project Manager for Jackson Chapel United Methodist Church, presented the Council with the site Plan for the Master Plan for Phase One of the construction to begin in about 90 days. Mr. Moore asked why this change was being made to IIMF-3", and Mr. Patterson answered IIMF-3" worked with convenience and consistency of the Master Plan. Pastor Pat Spearman-Brewington stated the sanctuary continues to show their commitment to the Dunbar community because it also serves as an educational and multi-purpose facility which serves disadvantaged youth in the city and county. Pastor Spearman asked for the Council's support. Mayor Morris asked for any other speakers. No one else spoke so Mayor Morris closed the public hearing. Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Moore seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced the review of bids for the $4,600,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 1992-A. Monty Nitchalous of First Southwest Company advised the Council the city received IIA" ratings from both Moody's and Standard and Poor's. However, the City did not receive an upgrade due to the concern of the tax base and the fact that it has not grown or stabilized to a point of an upgraded rating. The City received nine bids for the General Obligation Bonds. All bids were opened and read aloud by Mr. Nitchalous. Mr. Nitchalous and Mr. Fisher left the Council Chambers to thoroughly review the bids to determine the low bidders. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 5.A., approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE 1992-93 FISCAL YEAR ~O PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PROVISION OF DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE FOR SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Kissler moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Moore seconded the motion. Mayor Morris stated last year that a gift in the amount of $1,000 was given to the city from Soloman Cassive of San Antonio and the Council authorized $600 from Hotel Funds for directional signs at the University. Mr. Guerra asked if the signs were state provided. Mr. Gilley stated there were some signs that were state provided; however, all of the City signs will be on city right-of-way or private property. Mr. Gilley said the city is waiting on the vinyl sheeting from 3M Company to complete the signs for placement. The Council voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE 1992-93 FISCAL YEAR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR FINAL PAYMENT TO AMERICAN APPRAISAL ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE FIXED ASSETS INVENTORY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moore moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion. Mr. Hart asked if the City made an option to purchase the equipment to continue this project in the future. Mayor Morris asked if the City had any assets to sell. Mr. Gilley stated the city simply needed to