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46. Regular Meeting February 26, 2001 Page 5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONVEYANCE, ASSIGNMENT AND BILL OF SALE FROM HAYS ENERGY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO THE CITY REGARDING THE WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER SERVICE LINES FOR THE HAYS ENERGY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP POWER PLANT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE INSTRUMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 14 removed from the consent agenda, approval of an Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTIONS 42.001, 42.076 AND 42.129, AND ADDING AN ARTICLE 5, TAX INCENTIVES, OF CHAPTER 42, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, OF THE CITY CODE TO PROVIDE TAX INCENTIVES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Mr. Moseley moved for approval of the Ordinance on second reading and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson stated the Council should table the Ordinance until the changes that were discussed at first reading are reflected. Ms. Hughson expressed concern for the cost to the City for this program, less income will be generated to the City and there are homes that will not qualify for the tax incentive. Mayor Chiu requested the Historic Preservation Commission look at the suggested revisions with the new version. Mayor Chiu stated with this Ordinance, the biggest concern is the net revenue loss to the City. The Commission can look at how best to proceed, as we need a different solution. Mr. Moseley stated Mr. Taylor's revisions need to be provided to the Commission and some of the suggestions need to be incorporated. Mr. Cox stated the biggest issue is financial. In the long run this will actually generate more revenue, and in the short term there will be a loss of revenue. Mr. Kester stated the Commission does not have any statistical data regarding the value of previous restoration permits. Mr. Cox stated he is supportive of the principle of the Ordinance and wants the Commission to be asked to bring back their revisions by a certain time to not lose the momentum of the Ordinance. Mayor Chiu asked Mr. Kester if two months would be sufficient time. Mr. Kester indicated it would be time enough for the Commission, but they will need the Planning Department to provide data, so it will also depend on if time permits the Planning Department to work on this project. Mr. Cox stated he was not suggesting a lot of time be spent developing data if it is not available, but will need some attention to address the financial issue. Ms. Tatum asked how many homes would qualify, and Mr. Kester stated they did not have a number. Mr. Moseley asked if a number could be provided of homes that might qualify and include the downtown area as well. Mr. Kester stated he thinks the tax incentive would mostly be used by the downtown area. Mr. Kester stated they have surveyed the west end, Dunbar Neighborhood, East and South of Guadalupe and need to look at one or two other areas that would qualify. Mr. Moseley moved to table the Ordinance for a period of ninety days for the Historic Preservation Commission to modify the Ordinance and review