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91 Regular Meeting April 10, 1995 Page 4 was funded in CDBG last year, and $175,000 remains after engineering services. The project will be bid in portions as alternates. The other phases will run about $400,000. Mr. Moore stated he would like to look at all the design work funding. Mr. Patterson stated the remaining design work would probably run $30,000-$35,000. Mayor Morris stated she believes it has been the Council's direction a phase a year be funded through CDBG to have this project,completed. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding FY1994-1995 Community -- Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation prioritization and direction to staff. Chris Perez advised the Council the maximum amount that could be allocated to Social Services is 15%, or $102,120 if the City receives $680,800. It was consensus of Council to fund as follows: Programs: Head start $ 4,000 Women's Center 25,000 ~, Crisis Hotline 20,000 Southside Community 10,000 Youth Services Bureau 21,000 $ 80,000 Building Construction: Old Baptist Church $ 15,000 Habitat for Humanities 10,000 NAACP 25,000 . San Marcos Food Bank 80,000 $130,000. Mr. Taylor advised the Council of an AG's opinion if CDBG funding of greater than $15,000 is provided to a social service agency, it would be subject to city competitive bidding requirements. Mr. Guerra stated he thought the Old Christian Church should be sold rather than renovated. Mr. Cox stated we should give the Jagers the opportunity to meet their deadline of June 15 to fund the project. Mr. Moore agreed with Mr. Cox and expressed he wanted this funding to do the most good for the most people. Mr. Perez stated by May 1, the submission needs to be made to HUD with the start date June 1. It was consensus of Council not to fund the Old Christian Church out of CDBG funding. Mayor Morris introduced the city Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley provided the Council with the Animal Shelter's schedule and advised the Council Staff would work on making the Animal Shelter as visible as possible. Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mayor Morris reminded Council the city needs to respond to the letter from New Braunfels. The Council directed Mayor Morris to respond. (2) Mayor Morris stated a public hearing will be held Tuesday on the Municipal Annexation Bill. (3) Mr. Cox asked for an update on the phosphate report. Mr. Gilley advised staff is reviewing the matter and will bring a report to the Council soon. (4) Mr. Moore will be in San Diego with a group from Central Texas Medical and will not be at the next Council meeting. Mayor Morris introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, section 551.071, to discuss pending litigation ¡ (Kencon Constructors vs. City of San Marcos; Jackson vs. State of Texas; City of San Marcos vs. Bugge; Sierra Club vs. Babbitt, and matters where the city Attorney's ethical duty to the city clearly conflicts with Government Code Chapter 551; sections 551.072 and 551.073, to discuss purchase of real property; and section 551.074, to discuss duties of public officers (Mayor and Council Members). Mr. Moore moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 10:44 p.m. and Mr. Hart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Cox moved to reconvene at 11:55 p.m. and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.