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143. Regular Meeting October 28, 2002 Page 6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE RELEASE OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT IN LOT 3, BLOCK A, WEATHERFORD HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, TO CAROL D. CORMACK; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RELEASE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mayhew moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. Ms. Tatum inquired if this release was a release of drainage. Mr. O'Leary stated the property owner requested a release of a drainage easement, which is across the back of her property. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Habingreither 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 SECTION 2.566 OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE THE PURCHASING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY MANAGER; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Ms. Tatum moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. Mayor Habingreither stated he endorses this Ordinance. Mr. Taylor feels the approval of this Ordinance is a good idea and will allow the Council more time to work on matters that are more important. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on the first reading. Mayor Habingreither 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 2002-2003 BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDING THE PURCHASE OF FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Narvaiz moved for approval of the Ordinance on the first reading and Mr. Montoya seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor asked what thermal imaging is used for. Todd Derkacz, Fire Chief, stated thermal imagers are cameras, which allow firefighters to see through heavy smoke. Ms. Narvaiz thanked Sharon Chiu and her committee for the hard work in putting together the Firefighters' Ball, which raised these funds. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 14, 2002, approval of three Ordinances on second reading, adoption of six Resolutions and approval of Change in Services No.1 in the amount of $11,892.00 for Fugro South, Inc. regarding material testing for Davis Lane and Aquarena Springs Extension, on consensus. The Council removed Item 14, approval of Ordinance on second reading, and Item 20, adoption of Resolution, to be considered separately. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 14, 2002, approval of two Ordinances on second reading, adoption of