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42 Regular Meeting November 28, 1994 Page 2 need for the city to rush into setting up this utility too quickly. Mr. Gilley provided the Council with a handout from fourteen cities contacted who have set up drainage districts. The Council discussed costs with steve Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins advised the City pays for oversizing of state facilities along the highways. If the oversizing takes place when improvements are being done by the state, the cost to the City would be very low, but if the City's -- improvements are done separately, we would be expected to pay for the project. The Council expressed concern that the estimated fee of $3.00 is too high. Mr. Hart stated the Council is now faced with making a decision on one of the long-range planning matters the city has been working on. Mr. Mooney asked how much staff would be needed to run the utility. Mr. Gilley stated some staffing would be needed, but it will primarily be an accounting function. The Council discussed the options of paying as you go versus revenue bonds. Mr. Guerra stated he is opposed to an increase to pay for the drainage. Mr. Jenkins advised the projects are prioritized, with the Blanco project being needed the most. Some of the projects could stand alone and some are integral, and Mr. Jenkins will provide this information to the Council at a future meeting. The Council wants more information to help reach a decision. Financial data will be presented at the next meeting. ~ 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, AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE 1994-1995 FISCAL YEAR TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF POLICE OFFICERS IN THE PATROL DIVISION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BY ONE; AMENDING SECTION 2-31 OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS WITHIN THE CLASSIFICATION OF POLICE OFFICER TO 30 AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS WITH THE CLASSIFICATION OF CORPORAL TO 16; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Mr. Mooney expressed concern for the Ordinance being presented on emergency. Mr. Gilley stated customarily budget amendments have been adopted on emergency, but the Council could elect to pass the Ordinance on first reading if they chose to do so. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency. 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, AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE 1994-1995 FISCAL YEAR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE INTERGRAPH COMPUTER SYSTEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Hart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on third and final reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING ORDINANCE 1994-42 REGARDING SEWER SURCHARGE FEES TO REVISE THE SAMPLING PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Mayor Morris moved to amend the Ordinance in section 2 to read, "In order to allow users the opportunity to make changes in operations and install pretreatment facilities, the charging of surcharges is delayed for a period at six months after the effective date of this ordinance, and will not begin until expressly authorized by city Council action,"