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110 Regular Meeting July 8,_1996 Page 3 people away. Ms. Hughson and Mr. Guerra asked for information regarding the charge of this group. Mayor Moore has requested Mr. Kimmel prepare the charge. Mr. Cox stated if this group will be functioning under the authority/sanction of the City, he agrees with Ms. Hughson's request for a report before the budget approval. Ms. Hughson stated she would like to receive the findings of, the group and the direction they think the City should be going in. Mr. Cox added although not the focus of the group, he would like their findings as an evaluative body, how the City is doing today. Ms. Hughson stated she thought this information needed to be meshed into the CVB contract. Mr. Guerra stated Mr. Hernandez as Mayor Pro-Tern and the City's representative to the CVB, should serve on this committee. Mr. Cox moved for approval of the names read into the record by Mayor Moore, Mr. Mihalkanin (Markham, Cooper and Cooper) and Mr. Guerra (Mayor Pro-Tern Rick Hernandez) and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Hart, Moore, Cox, Hernandez. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: None. . (Mr. Guerra not voting on this item). The Council stated the A-Team would consist of the first twenty names listed, and allpther names approved would serve as resource people and facilitators.' Mayor Moore stated the charge would be distributed to all when it was received. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration 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, APPROVING THE SUBMISSION, OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE UNDER THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS PROGRAM TO PURCHASE LAPTOP COMPUTERS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT IN ALL MATTERS REGARDING THIS GRANT PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Mr. Guerra asked Chief Kendrick if this is a one-time expenditure, to which he responded yes. Mr. Hart stated this is the kind of expenditure that should be made with grant funds, one-time expenditures with no recurring expense. Chief Kendrick stated he did not know how many computers they would be able to purchase, but would buy as many as possible with the grant funds the City would receive. He' estimated the costs to be approximately $2,000 each. Ms. Hughson asked if this would reduce overtime, and Chief Kendrick stated he thinks it will, even over a short period of time. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on - emergency, the caption which was read as follows: I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, I TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE 1995-1996 . FISCAL YEAR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PARK RANGER PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Mr. Guerra asked how many are presently working in the program, and was advised fourteen. Mr. Gilley advised there are no plans to place any Rangers in the downtown area, but we could look at that as a possibility. He stated we will look at keeping some of the Rangers working year round, and maybe~ some could work downtown. In response to Ms. Hughson's question, Mr. Cobb advised citation level authority consisted of minor violations, such as jumping off the bridge. He stated the Rangers also have emergency medical training. Mr. Hart asked how many