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26 Regular Meeting November 24,1997 Page 4 AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE UNDER THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS PROGRAM TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 6.D., request for sale of city owned property, Lot 78, South End Subdivision, a/k/a 623 Georgia, removed for the consent agenda. Ms. Hughson moved for approval of the sale and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked why the two lots on the property were not being sold together due to the irregular shape of the lot. Mr. Gilley stated there was an individual interested in this particular lot and there were several interested in the other lot. He explained the City would benefit more if they were sold separately. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the sale of property. (Mr. Hart not present on role call). Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding a Cancer Survivor's Park. Mr. Gilley explained the Park would be located between the Activity Center and the Library and would be funded through fund-raising activities. Mr. Gilley stated the Bloch Cancer Foundation would donate the sculpture and the plaques; however the City would have to raise money for the rest of the project which is approximately $300,000. Milosav Cekic stated the Cancer Survivor's Park was originated in 1989 by Richard and Annette Block of Kansas City with the intent to build 50 sites across the United States and Canada. He stated this project is an attempt to help people with cancer through transformation of consciousness. He explained the project is a mind-body connection and promotes the importance of the mental stability as well as physical. Mr. Cekic explained the design of the park which would include a plaza, waterfall, space frame dome, granite boulders, meandering wall, orchard paths and walkways, garden wall, sculpture and bronze plaques and special lighting. Mayor Moore suggested several ways to help fund the project for example ISTEA Grants, Parks and Wildlife and LCRA. Ms. Hughson stated she did not want the park to be at this location because she would like to see the Veterans Memorial be placed in this location. She also stated concerns with the water, parking, orchard and who would be in charge of raising the money. Mr. Gilley suggested possibly the Parks and Recreation Board would head the fund raising activities. Mr. Cox asked if the Library Board or the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board had been notified of this project. Mr. Cobb stated they have not seen any details of the project at this time. Mr. Guerra stated he would like to initiate the formation of a group from the Library Board and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to look at the feasibility of the project and if there is an interest from the citizens. The Council agreed they would like input from these boards before making their decision. Mayor Moore introduced the City Manager's Report. 1) Mr. Gilley stated there would be a graduation ceremony for the Policy Academy Group on Tuesday, November 25,1997, at 6:00 p.m. in the police auditorium. 2) John Orr, Fulbright and Jaworski, wanted to inform the Council of the intent to issue bonds for a nursing care facility. 3) The Greater San Marcos Youth Council would like the Council to consider allowing them to build on the front part of their lot instead of the back of the property and would be forwarding some details to the Council. Mayor Moore introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Moore introduced the City Council's Report. 1) Mr. Hernandez stated the Convention & Visitors Bureau has developed a form to help evaluate the programs before the groups address the board to help streamline the politics. He stated the first funding meeting went well and they were only going to have two funding meetings a year. Mr. Guerra stated he would like to see a chart of who was funded, how much was funded, if they had been funded before and the vote of the board. 2) Mr. Cox stated his concern with the Hopkins Street truck traffic and stated he