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25 Regular Meeting July 24, 1995 Page 9 part of his amendment. Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion which passed unanimously. On the original motion the vote passed unanimously. Mayor Pro- Tem Mooney introduced for consideration Item 10C(5) 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, L TD; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moore moved for approval and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor informed the Council the San Marcos Factory Stores had paid the amount in full. Mr. Moore moved to amend his motion to table the resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tem Mooney introduced for discussion a report from Ron & Marie Jager regarding fundraising efforts for the Old Christian Church Renovation Project. Mr. Jager spoke regarding the Old Christian Church Project. Mr. Jager stated they have had several discussions with the foundations and have not been given a final answer on the request for funding. Mr. Jager stated they are not asking for another deadline extension for the funding process and are honoring the July 28th deadline. Mr. Jager stated even with the local pledges received of $27,000 plus the two outstanding requests do not add up to the $300,000 the City has established. Mr. Jager stated this project could be more frugal rather than being upscale as it was designed to be. Mr. Jager stated $89.00 a square foot is not frugal, which has been a problem for both them and the City in approaching the foundations. Mr. Jager stated after discussing these concerns with others in the building and design professions they believe and they have substantial support that a frugal version of the entire facility east and west wing renovations could be accomplished for about $69.00 per square foot. Mr. Jager stated this would bring the cost down from a currently projected quote of $745,000 for the east and west wings together. Mr. Jager stated they would like for the City to call in some architects to throw a different light on this entire project from the approach they have taken. Mr. Jager stated in absence of significant outside funding for an upscale renovation a more frugal approach be taken by the City Council. Mr. Jager stated they felt this building should be more of a local service facility for people that have a real need. Mayor Pro-Tem Mooney stated the Council would take his suggestions into consideration. Mayor Pro-Tem Mooney introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley had no report at this meeting. Mayor Pro-Tem Mooney introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Pro-Tem Mooney introduced the City Council's Report. Mr. Hernandez reported on the study that was done for the traffic light at Roosevelt & Guadalupe and a letter had been received from the Texas Department of Transportation dated July 12th concerning that intersection. Mr. Hernandez reported the letter stated this intersection did not meet the minimum requirements to warrant a traffic light at that intersection. Mr. Hernandez suggested the Council request another study be done and the Council accompany that request to any other official of the Texas Department of Transporation beyond the regional director's area. Mr. Hernandez suggested the request be passed on beyond the regional director to place some emphasis on this intersection because traffic when school is in session is really bad. Mr. Guerra asked Mr. Patterson whatever the