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165 Regular Meeting February 13, 1995 Page 7 Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. Mayor Morris moved to amend the Ordinance in Section 6-3(d) on Page 2 to read, "(d) The price of each cemetery lot and mausoleum crypt is set by separate ordinance. In addition, a perpetual care fee will be charged for each lot and mausoleum crypt in the cemetery, except in the Dixon Addition, section I [deletion]. Perpetual care fees are set by separate ordinance on a scale depending on the number of spaces purchased at one time," and section 6-12(a) and (b) on Page 6 as follows, If (a) The city is the permanent trustee for perpetual care of the mausoleum and all parts of the cemetery except the Dixon Addition, Section-r-[deletion]," and If(b) Every purchaser of a mausoleum crypt and every purchaser of a lot in the cemetery in all additions except the Dixon Addition, section I [deletion], must pay a perpetual care fee in addition to the payment of the price for the lot. The fee will be in the amount established by separate ordinance," and add just before "Permitting fees" near the top of Page 6, "All mausoleum crypts: $390/space, including $90 perpetual care cost," and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Hernandez stated there are citizens who have expressed an interest in being buried next to loved ones who received indigent burial, and he would like to see the City have the flexibility to allow this. Mr. Taylor stated he would suggest some language. The council expressed an interest in being able to make these determinations out of the public forum. Mr. Guerra moved to table the Ordinance to the next meeting and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, Hart, Morris, Cox, Hernandez. NAY: Mooney. ABSTAIN: None. (Mr. Guerra not present to vote on this item). Mayor Morris introduced a report regarding RAM communications Consultants on their assessment of the radio system needs of the city and funding sources identified. Mr. Gilley advised the Council a representative of RAM Communications was present to answer questions of the Council. Chief Kendrick thinks the city is qualified to apply for five channels over a five-year period. The City would have five channels, the School District could apply for one (and be responsible for payment of the channel) and SWT could apply for one (and be responsible for payment of the channel). The total projected cost for channels would be $2.8 million for all partners, with a $2 million up-front cost to the city. Mr. Gilley stated lease/purchase would be an option, and at the end of the lease, the property would be sold to the city (estimated cost 6-1/2-7%), certificates of obligation (estimated 5-1/2%), and participation notes (estimated 5.3%). Mayor Morris requested a cost allocation breakdown by funding source (EMS, Police, Fire, Electric utility, Public Works, etc.). The Council stated they would discuss this further in their budget policy workshop. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley advised the Council there will be two legislative hearings in Austin tomorrow regarding annexations and a requirement of voter approval in the proposed annexed area. It was consensus of Council to oppose this legislation in committee. Mayor Morris introduced the city Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting.