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84 Regular Meeting March 7, 1990 Page 2 the census issue was discussed that more attention was needed in communities to initiate volunteer assistance centers. The need was discussed for paid staff at the centers, and the Census Bureau will be encouraged to employ bilingual enumerators. In 1980 the INS initiated raids, and no written policy has been forthcoming from the INS for 1990. Mr. Gilley advised the Council San Marcos is working with the Austin Census Bureau Branch, and San Marcos will have eight assistant centers. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS AND ROHR INDUSTRIES, INC., AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris opened the public hearing. R. G. Phillips expressed concern for the 5-year abatement and what products would be manufactured by Rohr. Mr. Phillips pointed out the discrepancy that the tax concession would be $47,000 rather than $41,000 annually for five years. Mr. Phillips wanted the agreement to require Rohr to employ residents of San Marcos, to which Mayor Morris advised him we could encourage but not require them to do so legally. Jane Hughson stated she is in favor of the abatement. Janace Wade, Chairperson of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, read into the record a letter of support, which is attached. Garland Warren stated this abatement will help the future tax burden of San Marcos, a~d that they will be spending money in San Marcos. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Morris closed the public hearing. Mr. Plummer moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Mr. Guerra stated to Mr. Phillips the City Council has made an effort to meet a dire need in our City and stated the Council's decision is for the good of all San Marcos with the priorities to create jobs and increase our tax base. He stated there are citizens who need the low-income jobs that are being created, and that Mr. Guerra is glad those jobs are here in San Marcos rather than elsewhere in Texas. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THAT ORDINANCE ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 11, 1989 WHICH SET FORTH AN ITEMIZED ESTIMATE OF THE EXPENSE OF CONDUCTING EACH ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,1989 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1990, AND APPROPRIATED MONEY FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS AND PURPOSES OF SUCH ESTIMATE, TO REVISE SAID ESTIMATES AND TO REAPPROPRIATE SAID FUNDS, ADOPTING SAID REVISIONS AND ESTIMATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris 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 CHAPTER 12, SECTION 12-8, GARBAGE AND RUBBISH COLLECTION CHARGES BY CITY FOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS, OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO DECREASE THE MONTHLY AMOUNT DEPOSITED IN THE ESCROW OR RESERVE FUND AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.