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115. Regular Meeting April 22, 2002 Page 4 Cephas House yards could be made into the Eddie Durham Heritage Park where jazz concerts could be held. Ms. Jane Moss read a letter from Kate Johnson, Chairman or the Hays County Historical Commission. Ms. Johnson's letter stated she supported the acquisition of the historical Cephas House at 217 Martin Luther King Drive, which is part of the last remaining historical African-American presence in Hays County. Ms. Johnnie Armstead, founder of the Calaboose Museum, read two support letters. first letter was written by Phil Schaap, Jazz Curator at the Lincoln Center and the other letter was written by Gary Hartman, Director of the Center for Texas Music History at Southwest Texas State University. Both letters were in support of the acquisition of the Cephas House for the Eddie Durham Museum and Heritage Park. 3) Ms. Giles stated she is the Dunbar neighborhood representative. She stated she would like to see the Council help preserve the Dunbar neighborhood by funding the acquisition of the Cephas House for the Eddie Durham Museum. 4) Corina Jaimes, a representative of Community Action, stated Community Action is requesting CDBG funding for $20,000. The funding would be used for improvements and repairs to the Community Action Center located at 611 MLK, which is a City owned building. Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. The 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, REVISING FEES FOR USE OF THE CITY ACTIVITY CENTER¡ INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS¡ AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for approval of the Ordinance, and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson requested a column be added to the Activity Center fee chart showing how much of an increase the City would see if the fees are raised. She also inquired as to the reduction of the deficit by raising the fees. Mr. Cobb stated he would provide the changes to the Activity fee chart and the figures showing the decrease in deficit at the next City Council Regular Meeting on May 13, 2002. Ms. Hughson and Mr. Mayhew both stated they are in support of raising the out-of-town resident fees. Mr. Cox stated he is in favor of raising the fees since they have not been raised since the center opened. He also agrees the out-of-town residents should pay more, but does not want the fees raised so high to where it would discourage the out-of-town residents from using the Activity Center. Ms. Hughson asked Mr. Cobb to provide a comparison of the cost for other local exercise facilities membership fees. Mr. Cobb stated he would provide the comparison by the second reading. The Council then voted unanimously for approval 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 THE CITY'S 2001-2002 BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DEFENSE OF THE WEATHERFORD V. CITY OF SAN MARCOS SUIT¡ AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.