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71. Regular Meeting April 8, 2002 Page 10 Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson moved for amendment on page 3 section 1.3 number 1. 3.2 last sentence to read, "The Engineer will provide this data base to the City and in electronic format acceptable to the City", and in number 1. 3.3 change last sentence from "Traffic Master plan" to read "Transportation Master Plan", and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 35 removed from the consent agenda, approval of the fiscal 2001 financial audit. Mr. Cox moved for approval of the fiscal 2001 financial audit, and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. Mr. Cox inquired whether staff has implemented the internal control procedures recommended. Mr. Gilley stated the staff has implemented these procedures. The Council then voted unanimously to approve the fiscal 2001 financial audit. Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding tax-exempt multi-family property. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he has received calls from citizens concerned with privately built facilities, which are being taken off the tax rolls. Ms. Hughson suggested staff contact the appropriate State agency to find out the protest procedures for facilities being taken off the tax rolls. Mr. Gilley stated Staff would research this issue and suggested Council consider introducing a Resolution for Texas Municipal League regarding nontaxable facilities. Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding a proposal for the requirement for dedication of public land. Mr. Mihalkanin stated Dr. Rogers' letter regarding a Task Force proposal be considered in the course of the Land Development Code Project. Council agreed by consensus. Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding Downtown Parking. Mayor Chiu asked for this discussion item be tabled until the April 22, 2002 Regular Council Meeting. Council agreed by consensus. Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding naming the Animal Shelter after Betty Jane Kissler. Mayor Chiu stated he would like the Animal Shelter to be named after former Council Member Betty Jane Kissler who recently passed away. He also stated he lS removing his request after realizing the Ordinance for establishing names of buildings requlres the person be deceased for at least two years and that there may be another way to honor her. Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding the City Council's Report. Ms. Tatum stated she wanted staff to look at different dates for Gene Martin, Boys and Girls Club, to come and give his presentation on the benefits of a Boys and Girls Club. Mayor Chiu stated the Austin Area Research Organization is extending their invitation to all Council Members for the meeting on Friday, April 12, 2002, from noon to 4:00 PM in Austin.