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31. Regular Meeting December 13, 1999 Page 6 Resolution tabled in conjunction with consensus motion: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS AND TEXAS COUNTRY CLUBS, INC. FOR HOTEL, GOLF COURSE AND CONVENTION CENTER FACILITIES TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT A SITE TO THE EAST OF THE 3700 AND 3800 BLOCKS OF IH35 SOUTH; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 11.D. (1) removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD FOR A GRANT TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LIBRARY'S INTERNET SERVICE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT ON THE CITY'S BEHALF WITH REGARD TO THE SUBMISSION OF THIS APPLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson moved to amend the Resolution on Page 1 of the grant application for the total TIFB funds requested amount to be $91,288 and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 11.D. (8) removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, EXTENDING THE DURATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE REVIEW TASK FORCE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moseley moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson moved to amend the Resolution in Part 3 to change the date to read until December 31, 2000, and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval for use of General Fund Contingency Funds in the amount of $10,000.00 for a Regional Mobility Plan. Mr. Gary Valdez advised the Council Neal Kosurek was unable to be at the meeting and Mr. Valdez was there in his stead. Mr. Valdez stated the request for funding is for a peer review of all the plans for transportation and infrastructure to see if they will integrate together. The dollars for all the plans are so significant, they feel there is a need to get an outside objective opinion how the plans will fit together and confirm CAMPO's plans fit. Mr. Hernandez stated he was not convinced this would be the best way to achieve this information and if this would be a good expenditure. Mr. Cox stated he thinks this is a small amount of money for a high stakes issue. Mr. Moseley stated he thinks the City should fund some amount. Ms. Hughson asked the City Manager what amount the Council had discussed at the prior meeting, and Mr. Gilley advised the Council discussed an amount of between $10,000.00 and $15,000.00 and for Staff to determine where the funding could come from. Mr. Moseley moved for approval in the amount of $10,000.00 and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Moore, Moseley, Cox. NAY: Hughson, Hernandez. ABSTAIN: None.