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43 Regular Meeting August 8, 1994 Page 5 Adoption of Ordinance on third and final reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 5-3 OF CHAPTER 5, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REVISE SECTION 3208 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE REGARDING THE USE OF WOOD SHINGLES AND SHAKES AS ROOFING MATERIALS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDNG A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Adoption of Resolutions: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE CENTER POINT ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO HUNTER INDUSTRIES, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND HAYS COUNTY FOR TEMPORARY USE OF A CITY BUILDING BY THE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMtNT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 13.D.(1) removed from the consensus agenda, approval for the expenditure from Water/Wastewater Contingency Funds in the amount of $15,000.00 for partial funding of the Parker Drive Project to help cover the cost of the water extension. Mr. Hart moved to table this matter forever and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the city facility renovations and presentation by Mike Beaty. Mr. Beaty provided the City Council with a schematic design report and reviewed financial charts with them. He expects construction to begin January 1, 1995. There is a shortfall of funding in the amount of $500,000.00 for the total projects presented. Some of the Council Members expressed CDBG funds would be a good source of funding for the shortfall. The Council directed Mr. Gilley to_present information regarding funding and recommendations for the lease of approximately 4400 square feet in the Old Library Building. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding a Veterans' Memorial and direction to Staff. Richard Cruz has contacted Mayor Morris regarding a prominent location for a Veterans' Memorial with the community to raise the funds. Mr. Gilley was directed to be in touch with Mr. Cruz regarding this project and to continue dialogue with the County also. Mayor Morris introduced the city Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley advised the State has approved designated lanes and turn signals for the congested areas of Ranch Road 12 at Hutchison and Ranch Road 12 at Hopkins. Mayor Morris stated we need a safer traffic pattern at Lamar School also. : , , Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. (1) Mr. Taylor advised the City Council the TexasDepartment of Housing and Community Affairs responded to the City in July stating they need more information regarding the incubator project. The City is getting that information prepared. The State has requested an alternative site, and Vicki Fruit has stated there is no other site to consider. The Council is interested in how long to leave this matter open to fund. They are interested in closure of this matter. They requested a fire report from the City Fire Marshall. (2) Mr. Taylor advised the Council an RFP has been prepared for recodification of the city Code and hopes to award the RFP by the end of this fiscal year.