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34 Regular Meeting January 24, 1994 Page 8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT WATER VALVES IN DOWNTOWN SAN MARCOS IN ORDER TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE CITY'S RESIDENTS; APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MINEOLA VALVE AND HYDRANT COMPANY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ~- Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 12.B. removed from the consensus agenda, approval of an Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX C-SUBDIVISIONS OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REVISING THE DEFINITION OF SUBDIVISION, AND ADDING A RESTRICTION ON THE DEPTH OF LOTS AND BY MAKING OTHER CLARIFYING REVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moore moved for approval of the Ordinance and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion. Mr. Hart asked about the long lots with area left in the back. Mr. Patterson stated the Planning Commission would like to deal with each case on an individual basis. Mayor Morris asked Mr. Taylor to amend the Ordinance to grandfather some of the odd shaped lots. Mr. Taylor stated he would like to look at the complete section and bring an amendment to the next Council meeting. Mr. Hart stated the section should refer to platted lots and lots that had never been platted. Mr. Gilley stated that regardless if the lots had been platted or not, if they were odd shaped, they would automatically be grandfathered. Mayor Morris asked, staff to bring a solution to the next meeting. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on second reading. Mayor Morris requested this Ordinance not be put on the consent agenda for the next meeting. Mayor Morris introduced Items 12.D. (2) and 12.F. (7) to be discussed together, but considered separately. Mayor Morris introduced the approval of contingency funds for the Dunbar Barracks Building. Mayor Morris stated the NAACP would like the Dunbar Barracks Building be moved back to the Dunbar area to be used by the NAACP to create a center for the Dunbar Neighborhood for various activities. Mayor Morris stated she requested Mr. Gilley to figure a cost of relocating and rehabilitating the structure. As a result Mr. Gilley's estimate f~r moving the building, electric service and water/wastewater service was $16,285.00. Mayor Morris suggested a proposal of giving the structure to the NAACP, the City move the building at the City's expense and add $10,000.00 to cap the total at $26,500.00 as the City's contribution to the building for renovation. Mr. Moore stated there was valid public purpose and public reason for moving the building. Mayor Morris stated she would like to see this be a joint project, and have the neighborhood and citizens put forth some of the funding. Discussion ensued. Mr. Mooney stated his concern was that the city would be paying for moving a building that was being given to someone else. Mayor Morris stated each case should be looked at on an individual basis. Mr. Taylor suggested the waiver of all building permits and all building fees be included in the Resolution. The caption for Item 12.F. (7) was not read into the record but reads as follows: