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137. Regular Meeting August 13, 2001 Page 6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY REZONING A 33.582 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 2400 BLOCK OF IH35 NORTH, FROM "R-1" (SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT [LOW DENSITY]) AND "PD" (PRE- DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) TO "C" (COMMERCIAL DISTRICT); INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Steve Ramsey was present representing the owner of the property. He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended the zoning. He stated there is considerable buffer on this property, and the owner is interested in dedicating parkland. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Mr. Mayhew moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. Mr. Montoya asked how the City goes about the dedication of parkland. Mr. Gilley stated Staff can work with the landowner to accomplish that as this property moved through the platting process. Mr. Taylor advised of the PDD zoning designation as an option. Ms. Hughson stated the parkland information could be passed on to Mr. Patterson and the Planning and Zoning Commission can further discuss this. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Chiu 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, RATIFYING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT; APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT; APPROVING THE CONTRIBUTION OF MATCHING FUNDS BY THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT RELATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE 2000-2001 FISCAL YEAR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR HEART DEFIBRILLATORS AND A FIREFIGHTER STATUE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mayhew moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.