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City Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 Melissa Neel, Assistant Director of Finance, provided a brief presentation on increasing Drainage Utility Rates. Mayor Hughson opened the Public Hearing at 8:48 p.m. There being no speakers, Mayor Hughson closed Public Hearing at 8:48 p.m. A motion was made by Council Member Derrick, seconded by Council Member Gonzales, to approve Ordinance 2020-69, on the first of two readings. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 - Council Member Derrick, Mayor Hughson, Mayor Pro Tem Mihalkanin, Council Member Marquez, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Rockeymoore, Council Member Baker and Council Member Gonzales Against: 0 28. Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2020-70, adopting a budget in the amount of $258,741,410 for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021; authorizing certain adjustments to the budget with the approval of the City Manager; approving fiscal year 2020-2021 Capital Improvements Program Projects; adopting a fee schedule; including procedural provisions; providing an effective date; consider approval of Ordinance 2020-70 on the first of two readings. Mayor Hughson stated "This agenda item is the first reading of the ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 annual city budget. State law requires that the city hold a public hearing on the City's budget. This agenda item is the first Public Hearing for the City's Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2020 and ending on September 30, 2021. There will be a second Public Hearing on September 15. The public is invited to make comments for or against items in the budget. The budget has been on file in the City Clerk's office and on the City's website since August 14. Notice of this Public Hearing was published in the local newspaper on August 23, 2020. After receiving public comments, the City Council will consider the Budget Ordinance on first reading. The city council, will vote on the budget on the second reading of the Budget Ordinance at the City Council meeting scheduled for September 15." The Public Hearing will be in virtual format this year due to the disaster declaration enacted by the governor. The City Clerk will read comments submitted and allow those who signed up to speak an opportunity to present their comments. Melissa Neel, Assistant Finance Director reviewed the presentation provided at Budget Workshop on August 13, 2020 including the addition of a Planner in Development Services to allow for a 100% dedicated Historic Preservation Officer with existing staff. City of San Marcos Page 17