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City Council Meeting Minutes January 18, 2022 19. Consider approval of Ordinance 2022-07, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 78, Taxation, of the City Code of Ordinances; establishing a residential homestead exemption in the amount of $15,000; increasing the residence homestead exemption for disabled persons and persons 65 or older from $25,000 to $35,000; including procedural provisions; and declaring an effective date. A motion was made by Council Member Baker, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, to approve Ordinance 2022-07, on the first of two readings. Council Member Baker would like marketing and educational resources to inform residents if they qualify. Mayor Hughson confirmed with Ms. Kalka that Hays County has a homestead exemption. Ms. Kalka will follow up with council if the residents automatically qualify or if an another application is needed. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 - Mayor Hughson, Council Member Baker, Council Member Gonzales, Mayor Pro Tem Scott, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Garza, Council Member Prather and Council Member Gleason Against: 0 20. Consider approval of Resolution 2022-24R, awarding a construction contract to Archer Western for the Surface Water Treatment Plant Improvements project in the total amount of $12,945,554.10 with the City's portion being $5,863,444.05 pursuant to the terms of an interlocal agreement between the City, Alliance Regional Water Authority and Guadalupe Blanco River Authority; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, seconded by Council Member Gleason, to approve Resolution 2022-24R. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 7 - Mayor Hughson, Council Member Baker, Council Member Gonzales, Mayor Pro Tem Scott, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Garza, Council Member Prather and Council Member Gleason Against: 0 21. Consider approval of Resolution 2022-25R, approving an Interlocal Agreement with the Alliance Regional Water Authority (ARWA) providing for joint participation in the design and construction of improvements related to the delivery of Carrizo Aquifer groundwater to San Marcos; authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager's designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date. A motion was made by Council Member Gleason, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, to approve Resolution 2022-25R. The motion carried by the following vote: City of San Marcos Page 5