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95 Regular Meeting September 11, 1995 Page 2 Mayor Morris introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, SETTING THE TAX RATE FOR THE 1995 TAX YEAR¡ LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1995, AND -- ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, PROVIDING A SINKING FUND FOR THE RETIREMENT OF THE BONDED DEBT OF THE CITY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Cox seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 1995 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1996¡ REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE¡ AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS WITHIN DEPARTMENTS WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY MANAGER¡ APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 1995-1996 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM PROJECTS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Mayor Morris moved to amend RECITAL 3. to add the date of August 1, 1995, and RECITAL 4. to add the date of August 14, 1995 and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris moved to amend the Ordinance to provide $20,000.00 funding from the Hotel/Motel Fund Balance to the Confederate Air Force for repairs to the rails and doors. Jim Lux of the CAF advised the Council they received two bids for these repairs. Mr. Lux also stated the recent Air Show was successful, and surveys show they penetrated the San Antonio market. He stated they appreciate all the support of the City and community. The Council voted unanimously for approval to fund $20,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Fund Balance for these repairs. The Council discussed the request from SummerFest for funding for next summer's activities. The Council directed we wait a couple months to see what CVB funding they receive to support their activities before the Council decides whether or not additional funding is even heeded. . The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance. Mr. Guerra stated one of the social service agencies the City will provide funding to this year is Victory Outreach, which is an agency with a religious nature. He stated he is opposed to funding such an agency, because it could cause problems in the future. Mr. Gilley stated fund balances are in place to prepare the City for unforeseen occurrences. He stated with the electric utilities being above ground, the expenses involved are larger, and therefore need to have a larger fund balance. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: fu~ ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, UPDATING AND CLARIFYING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 32, SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES¡ INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS¡ AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mr. Guerra moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Moore seconded the motion. A map with the areas indicating where businesses can be located was reviewed with Council. The area has expanded by the outlet mall ana Wonder World area. Mr. Guerra asked if the changes will withstand legal challenge, and Mr. Taylor advised they willi and there is a conviction on appeal now for the Talk of the Town. The Council voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading.