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Regular Meeting October 22, 2001 90. Page 5 TRACT); APPROVING A SERVICE PLAN FOR THIS TRACT; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Cox moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. Mr. Cox requested Mr. Gilley review the current service plan. Mr. Gilley stated the service plan provides basic City services as other citizens now receive. The service plan does not call for additional personnel. The cost benefit analysis does call for additional personnel. A portion of this area is now served by City water and a portion by Crystal Clear. No wastewater is provided in this area, but a portion would be provided wastewater East of Hunter Road. Roadways would be routinely maintained. Electricity is partially served by the City now and partially by Pedernales Electric Cooperative. The Park system presently has 150 acres in this area. Other services would include animal control, police, and fire. Mr. Cox indicated the cost benefit analysis states the police districts would be realigned in next year's budget. Mr. Mayhew stated this will be a difficult decision for him with the petitions that have been filed and the comments made, but he will ultimately have to balance the needs of this area with those of the San Marcos citizens. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he has listened to all the comments made and is concerned there will be a hardship for those on fixed incomes. Many citizens in San Marcos have spoken to Mr. Mihalkanin and advised him they are adamantly for this annexation. He has also been advised some petition signers were intimidated by their neighbors to sign. He stated some residential areas do not pay their way, and that is true of many residential areas. The budget of San Marcos is largely due to the outlet malls. Mr. Cox stated he does not take pleasure in having to make this decision. It is his opinion the City Master Plan should be upheld and annexations are a significant part of that plan. Mr. Cox stated it is important that San Marcos extend its extraterritorial jurisdiction. The City is operating by State law, and he thinks it is important to the entire area to do this. Mr. Montoya stated he has paid attention to what everyone has said. He shared comments made by a resident in this area who, although originally against annexation, now realizes that as a member of the community, needs to contribute their share. He stated it is a difficult decision for him and he hopes everyone will keep their perspective of what the Council needs to do. Mr. Cox added that City residents also pay County taxes. Ms. Hughson stated she has talked with many residents who also expressed similar sentiments as Mr. Montoya had shared. She stated many residents of the area following the informational meetings that were provided, have warmed up to the idea of being annexed. Ms. Hughson stated she has looked at the financial analysis, and this annexation will cost the City money. Ms. Hughson wants to do what she feels is good for the City, and she is looking at the bottom figure in reaching her decision. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: NAY: ABSTAIN: Mihalkanin, Cox, Mayhew, Tatum. Montoya, Hughson. Chiu (disclosure affidavit-real property).