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Regular Meeting July 9,2001 92. Page 3 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 APPROVING THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF THE RIGHT -OF- WAY OF HOLLAND STREET NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH LBJ. DRIVE; APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF THIS RIGHT- OF-WAY TO DANIEL C. ANDERSON AND MARGARET A. JORDAN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEED; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one wished to speak, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Mr. Cox moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. Mr. Mayhew asked if there was a sedimentation pond downstream and would the City be able to access it easily after the property exchange. Mr. Patterson stated there is a pond, which was built in conjunction with the Hillside Ranch Park Complex, and that the City would have access through a right-of-way. Ms. Hughson asked Mr. Gilley if there were plans for a stop sign at North LBJ and Holland Street. Mr. Gilley referred the question to Ms. Anderson who stated there were plans for a 3-way stop sign. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on first reading. 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 CHAPTER 86, UTILITIES, OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE 9, CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Cox moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Mr. Cox asked Mr. Gilley if the City had an inventory of private wells. Mr. Gilley stated the City was aware of several private wells. Mr. Cox asked if we knew what the devices are going to cost. Tom Taggart stated the cost would depend on which type of active device required due to the type of hazard the business represents, which is described in the State Statutes. The most common line size is one to two inches, and the protective device would be about $800 to $1800 installed and an annual testing fee of $50 to $100. Mr. Mihalkanin asked if the City has a list of all inspected businesses and would there be a written notice giving them time to make the changes and budget for them. Mr. Taggart stated the City has a list and he thinks there are about 800 and it would take about 1 to 1 Yz years to inspect them all. All the businesses would be given a notice. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he wanted the businesses to have atleast a 3-month warning. Mr. Montoya asked how many businesses would be inspected in a month. It was noted that recent construction should already have these devices in place. Mr. Taggart stated the new businesses are already being inspected annually and sending in their records. The Council voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on the first reading.