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59 Regular Meeting August 13, 1990 Page 4 amount of $38,012.00 and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris stated the Council would come back to the next item on the agenda later in the meeting, the receiving of petitions for annexation of approximately 50 acres of land located at the Northeast corner of the intersection of Interstate Highway 35 and Centerpoint Road, a/k/a San Marcos Factory Shops. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion and review of the proposed 1990-1991 Budget and direction to Staff. The Council held a discussion regarding Legal Aid funding. The City proposes to fund $29,216. Mrs. Ofelia Vasquez-Philo is in hopes more funding can be provided to San Marcos and Hays County that is now being provided in Travis County. Mayor Morris stated she is in hopes there can be a 1-2% General Fund cut to fund some of the new positions requested during this budget process. Mr. Guerra recommended a trim of a certain percentage of the budget be combined with a small tax increase such as 59.72 to 61.5. Mr. Gilley reviewed with Council a handout regarding proposed debt service rate estimates in 1991 and 1992 if the City does or does not sell bonds. Mr. Moore stated part of a City's bond rating is based on whether or not the city has small increases periodically rather than large increases sporadically. Mayor Morris stated she is in favor of no tax increase and not adding new positions if cuts cannot be made in the proposed budget. Mr. Plummer suggested the use of a portion of fund balance if further cuts could not be made. Mr. Gilley stated additional cuts to add the positions discussed by the Council would cost $115,000.00 and indicated at least a portion should come from the tax rate and suggested an adjustment be made to the tax rate for the loss in evaluations. Mr. Hart indicated he is supportive of the City Manager finding a way to fund the new positions. Mr. Moore stated a bold response is needed, and that he is supportive of Mr. Guerra's recommendation. Mr. Hart stated he is committed to the 59 cent tax rate and will commit to the new positions and debt service next year. Mr. Plummer is agreeable for the new positions to be added if they can be funded within the 59 cent tax rate. Mr. Hernandez agreed with Mr. Plummer's statement. Mr. Guerra stated he is willing to cut all Council Travel to fund some of the new positions if necessary. Mr. Hart stated that would be okay with him. Mayor Morris directed Mr. Gilley bring further cuts to the budget to fund new positions if he wishes to make such a proposal. It was consensus of Council to remain at the same level of funding for Social Services as provided last year, which will require an additional $4,000 in the proposed budget. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report; (1) Mr. Gilley stated he has talked with the State again regarding Hopkins and Moore Streets. No conclusion has been reached, but a couple alternatives are being prepared and will be submitted to the City for review in the near future. (2) The Employee of the Month for August is Ramona Brown. Mayor Morris introduced the city Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor stated he has researched the statutes and regulations of the Texas Water Commission regarding abandoned water wells within the city limits. The Groundwater Protection unit of the Texas Water Commission can be notified of such abandonments. The Attorney General's Office takes legal action if the wells are not properly dealt with. Mr. Taylor does not recommend the City needs an Ordinance since these matters are handled by the State. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. No report was made. Mayor Morris returned to Item 8 on the agenda, to receive the petitions for annexation of approximately 50 acres of land located at the Northeast corner of the intersection of Interstate Highway 35 and Centerpoint Road, a/k/a/ San Marcos Factory Shops. The Council received the petitions and metes and bounds description of the property proposed for annexation.