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143. Regular Meeting July 22, 2002 Page 8 camera. Mr. Cobb, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated this recording system will be utilized by the Environmental Health Department and the Parks and Recreation Department to monitor illegal dumping in the City. He also stated this project was funded by a Capital Area Planning Council Solid Waste grant. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 20 removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, URGING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE THE CONSENT OF LOCAL TAXING ENTITIES FOR TRANSACTIONS BY NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT RESULT IN TAX EXEMPT STATUS FOR RENTAL HOUSING PROPERTY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion. Mr. Mayhew stated Mark Taylor, City Attorney, has done some research on the Jefferson Common Apartment Complex sale. He stated the research showed the property was purchased for $9.5 million by a nonprofit corporation, which resulted in a tax-exempt status for rental housing property and removal from the tax roll. Mr. Mayhew stated the removal of the apartment complex resulted in an annual revenues loss of $44,640.39. Jim Green stated he followed the Bobcat Village transaction and removal from the tax roll for 2 years. He stated he made several calls and found out until the Legislature changes the law, there is nothing from stopping these removals. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he would like a letter sent to these nonprofit corporations asking them to cease the removal from tax rolls. Mr. Green encouraged the Council to adopt the Resolution and thinks the County and School should pass a similar Resolution. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 22 removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AWARDING AN ANNUAL CONTRACT TO U.S. FILTER FOR MISCELLANEOUS WATER/WASTEWATER REPAIR PARTS; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Taylor moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the estimated amount in Part 1 of the Resolution should be $72,451.73. Mr. Taylor moved for the amendment of Part 1... estima ted amount of $72,451.73 is approved, and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution.