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5 Regular Meeting October 14, 1996 Page 5 ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Moore 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 ORDNANCE FOR THE 1996-1997 FISCAL YEAR TO PROVIDE FENDING FOR THE CENTERPOINT TRAL Rt vUSSION MAIN PROJECT AND DECLARING Alit EMERGENCY. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. 1NIihalkanin seconded the motion. Mr. Hart asked if this would adversely affect any ongoing negotiations with this company. Mr. Gilley stated this would not be part of the Elim System; however, it is being designed so that it can be a part of that system or the existing system. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN '2%,IARCOS, TEXAS, ANNEXNG TO THE CITY A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 430 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, INCLUDING WILLOW CREEK ESTATES SECTION 3, THE RIDGE AT WILLOW CREEK SECTION 2 AND CERTAIN UNDEVELOPED AREAS ALONG PURGATORY CREEK GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN THE WESTOVER ADDITION AND WILLOW CREEK ESTATES; APPROVING A SERVICE PLAN FOR THIS TRACT; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (GIs. Hughson abstaining on the preceding Ordinance and filed an Affidavit of Disclosure). Mr. Cox moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Mayor Moore stated two public hearings have already been held on this issue; however he would allow people to speak on this item. C.C. Laidley stated he owned 100 acres in this area and 40% of this land is in the floodplain. Mr. Laidley stated he did not feel he should have to pay taxes on land he could not develop. Mr. Hart questioned where the 40% of land in the floodplain existed. Mr. Laidley explained the area was along the bed of Purgatory Creek. Mr. Hart asked if he had been compensated for the floodplain area. Mr. Laidley stated that was correct because it was state law referred to as an inundation easement. Mr. Stanley Hughson stated the residents in the Ridge realize a transition needs to be made; however, you have to drive through other subdivisions to enter the Ridge Section 2 and they are not being considered for annexation. Mr. Hughson stated spot annexing is not fair for residents involved. Mr. Hart stated he agreed this was not the proper way to develop orderly growth. He stated the City should address the residents and show them this is the service plan and this is what we can do for you. Mr. Guerra stated TNIL has released a study that Cities need to be aware of leap frog annexing. He stated the Council needs to be aware of zoning without logic and not annexing areas because of monitary worth. Mayor Moore stated he did not feet the City was gerrymandering city limits. Mr. Cox stated he felt the city had the right to extend the city limit boundaries. Mr. Guerra agreed as long as we exercise an appropriate right. Mr. Hughson stated he felt the city was leap frog annexing. Mr. Patterson stated the reason for the configuration was the early development of Willow Creek and standards for building the roads at that time. He stated it was also the ability to provide water to that area. Mr. Patterson suggested the targeting of the new section was to bring city standards to that area that have been set forth by the state in the floodplain along Purgatory Creek. Discussion ensued. Mayor Moore explained residential development never pays for itself and the benefits of annexation are enfranchisement, which means people who have their kids in school here or own a business in town, have a voice. Mr. Hart asked the Council what they considered orderly growth to mean. iMr. Gilley stated the City has followed the annexation process that has been traditional of the City. He agreed there are other options or processes; however, the annexation presented has followed the requirements of the state's standard annexation plans. Mr. Gilley stated the staff could provide the Council with additional information if the Council