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107 Regular Meeting July 12, 1999 Page 4 PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mr. Moseley moved to remove from the table and adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore 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 THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS DRAINAGE UTILITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 86 - UTILITIES OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE TO ADD ARTICLE 8 - DRAINAGE UTILITY; DEDICATING CITY-OWNED ASSETS TO THE UTILITY; ESTABLISHING A SERVICE AREA FOR THE UTILITY; AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF THE DRAINAGE UTILITY; ESTABLISHING THE DRAINAGE ADVISORY BOARD BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 3, DIVISION 7; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to amend the second sentence in Section 86.505 (e) to read, " The credit will be up to 50% of the drainage charge" and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Rafael Gonzales stated he was for and against this Ordinance. He feels there is a need for the drainage utility, but the Blanco River brings water from other counties and backs up the water in San Marcos. The individuals who are on fixed incomes cannot afford to have their utility bills any higher than they already are. Ms. Hughson moved to amend Section 2.191 to add "The amount of credit will be determined by the drainage advisory board after consultation with the director" and Mr. Cox seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Hughson moved to amend Section 2.193 (a) to add "...serves as an advisory board to the city council and city staff concerning storm drainage needs" and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Doiron moved to amend the number of members to the Drainage Advisory Board from "seven" to "nine" and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. On roll call for adoption of the Ordinance, the following vote was recorded: A YE: Hughson, Moore, Cox, Hernandez, Mihalkanin. NAY: Doiron, Moseley. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration seven appointments to the Drainage Advisory Board. Mr. Hernandez moved to table the item to a later time in the meeting and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration remove from table 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 ALLOCATION OF 1999 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING; AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF AN ACTION PLAN FOR THE 1999 CDBG FUNDING' , AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY TO ACT IN MATTERS RELATED TO THE GRANT PROGRAM AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Doiron moved to remove from table and for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Mr. Doiron moved to amend Downtown Sidewalk Project Phase ill funds from "$350,000.00" to "$325,000.00", $20,000.00 to fund the Greater