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80 REGULAR ~1EETING JUNE 25, 1990 Page 3 stated that Ms. Haynes was present to give them an overview of the program and to answer any questions the Council might have. Ms. Haynes add ressed the Council and informed them that they needed to hold two public hearings. She stated that tonight's public hearing would satisfy the first public hearing requirement and that prior to submission of the grant application Council would have to authorize the submission prior to the deadline of July 24, 1990. Ms. Haynes gave the Council an overview of the Texas Department of Commerce's new regulations. Mr. Moore asked if this was substantially the same kind of proposal that the Council had reviewed with her last year. Ms. Haynes stated that the Council might just want to focus on new construction this year because there are some very effective programs locally by non-profit organizations to address the renovation needs of residents. Mr. Moore asked about local matching funds. Ms. Haynes stated that it was not a requirement, but it might be helpful. Ms. Haynes stated that as applicant the City would be responsible for general administration of the grant and the City must contract with a non-profit corporation only to do the work required. Mr. Ruben Garza, Director of Souths ide Community Center addressed the Council in support of the TCDP grant. Mr. Garza informed the Council that Southside has about 830 out of state volunteers working to renovate homes in the Victory Gardens/Dunbar area. Hays County Commissioner, \'Jayne Ford representing Precinct 2 stated that he would encourage the Council to support the program. Mr. Ford stated he could not speak for the rest of the Commissioners but personally he would support the County's involvement for a stronger application. Mr. Lupe Cruz, Constable of Precinct 2 also spoke in support of the program. Mr. Bill Henderson, Pastor for the First Methodist Church gave his support to the program. Johnny Armstead, Dick Veroney, and Ramona Rodriguez also asked the Council to support the program. Ms. Martinez asked the Council to direct staff on what type of program the Council wanted to ask for. Discussion ensued. By consenus the Council agreed to direct staff to submit an application under the Housing Development Fu nd, to solicit the support and assistance of the County and the other persons who had extended their help and to ask for the maximum funding. Mayor Pro-Tern Moore introduced for consideration the adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, CALLING A BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN SAID CITY; MAKING PROVISION FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Pro-Tern Moore stated that the emergency was to facilitate the necessary postings. Mr. Rick Fisher addressed the Council and stated that this Ordinance called for the election to be held on September 8, 1990. Mr. Plummer moved for adoption of the Ordinance and Mr. Hart seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tern Moore introduced for consideration the adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE 1989-1990 FISCAL YEAR (ORDINANCE 1989-38) TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND MOVING EXPENSES FOR THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ~1r. Guerra moved for adoption of the ordinance and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Mr. Guerra asked Mr. Mark Taylor, City Attorney to explain the emergency nature of the ordinance. Mr. Taylor stated that the moving expenses portion of the ordinance was for accounting purposes only because those funds had already been expended and that the allocation of revenue to cover them is only to correct a line item deficiency. Mr. Taylor stated that the computer equipment portion was