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115 Regular Meeting March 28, 1994 Page 2 Mayor Morris introduced a public hearing and adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, DENYING A PETITION BY THE PEDERNALES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE FOR AUTHORITY TO CHANGE ITS RATES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the Resolution. No one wished to speak, so Mayor Morris closed the public hearing. Mr. Mooney moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 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 1993-1994 FISCAL YEAR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A COST SHARING AGREEMENT FOR UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS WITH SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TETCO INC.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. . Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. The City will pay for overage for water and sanitary sewage to serve other development in the area. The lines will accommodate the Schools, TETCO and other development. 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 1993-1994 FISCAL YEAR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM MASTER PLAN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion. These funds will provide for reinstallation of monitors for an eight-week period if we get sufficient rainfall before the end of their contract period. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency. 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 OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING INDUSTRIAL USER PERMIT FEES, LIQUID WASTE HAULER REGISTRATION AND WASTE RECEIVING FEES, WASTE SURCHARGE FEES, MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE FOR SURCHARGE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND WASTE SAMPLING FEES PURSUANT TO THE INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISCHARGE REGULATIONS ARTICLE OF CHAPTER 30, WATER AND SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR BILLING PROCEDURES; 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. Mr. Taylor advised the Council there is a broad range of options in implementing a surcharge program. Public Works recommended a permit process not be used. Mr. Boeker stated it is his opinion we have to have a surcharge program with our EPA permit. EPA required the city have a surcharge program. The surcharge program provides an incentive for people not to put contaminants in the wastewater system. The $27.00 charge is the minimum to cover testing only. Mr. Hart stated carwashes and washaterias will not be under the limits and will pay a surcharge. He thought restaurants could separate wastes and possibly control what goes in the wastewater system, but some will