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Regular Meeting August 13, 2001 142. Page 11 process the change order authorizes will determine the amount of funding needed for the project, and yes, the property owner will participate. Channelizaton along their property is to be done. The Council voted unanimously for approval of the Change Order. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 33 removed from the consent agenda, approval of a proposal to consider a property tax rate of $0.4860/$100.00, and to schedule a public hearing on this proposed tax rate on August 27, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers at City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins Street. Ms. Tatum moved for approval and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson stated she thought it would be important to point out the Council is to consider a proposed tax rate and schedule a public hearing at the next Regular Meeting, August 27. The Council then voted unanimously for approval to consider the proposed tax rate and to schedule the public hearing on August 27. Mayor Chiu introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mr. Mayhew referenced the comments made by Will Thompson earlier in the meeting regarding downtown revitalization and the Sector 8 process. He stated he would be in favor of allowing sufficient time for dialogue to occur, even if it meant the Sector 8 process being delayed. (2) Ms. Hughson asked for a status report to be provided on the San Marcos River Corridor Ordinance and the changes submitted by the Development Ordinance Review Task Force. (3) Ms. Hughson stated she wants any Resolutions to be submitted to Texas Municipal League to be agendized, including providing planning authority to Counties. (4) Ms. Hughson stated the agenda for the Fall Texas Municipal League conference is now available, and she recommends the Council discuss what sessions each plans to attend in order to receive as much information as possible. Mayor Chiu introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the City Attorney's advice regarding San Marcos River Foundation Water Rights Permit Application; Sections 551.072 and 551.073, to discuss purchase of real property (Wonder World Drive Extension Area); and Section 551.074, to discuss the duties of public employees (City Manager/Planning Director) - Annexation Review Plan Implementation; Fire Department staffing. Ms. Hughson moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 8:44 p.m. and Mr. Montoya seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council reconvene at 9:53 p.m. and Mr. Montoya seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:54 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Mihalkanin and seconded by Ms. Tatum. David Chiu Mayor