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75 Regular Meeting August 27, 1990 Page 3 Morris closed the public hearing. The Council then considered adoption of the Resolution amending the land use. Mr. Hart moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion. The Council unanimously voted for denial of the Resolution. The Council then considered adoption of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Hart moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion. The Council voted unanimously for denial of the Ordinance. It was consensus of the Council to direct the waiver of fees if Dr. Watson wants to pursue a different land use and zoning designation and to expedite his process when legally possible, and to address the concerns of the property owners and Dr. Watson's needs. 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, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 1990 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1991, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS WITHIN DEPARTMENTS WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY MANAGER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Plummer moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. The Council discussed funding the proposed new positions in the amount of $115,309 from General Fund. Mr. Gilley stated he does not recommend reducing the budget to fund the new positions and that it will take additional expense to retain the same level of existing service. Mr. Plummer does not think we are reducing the level of service. He stated morale should be good, as raises have been provided the last three years. Mr. Moore expressed concern in the rotation of the mid-management level. He stated it is predictable that fuel, paper, electricity, etc. will be more costly, and the City needs to follow the rise along with the costs. The Mayor stated she wants the general fund proposed positions ($115,309) and part-time Municipal Court position to maintain collections in the budget. She wants to see increases in fees, such as recreation, animal shelter and false alarm calls. Messrs. Hart and Hernandez stated Mr. Gilley has already been requested to see if costs could be cut to provide for the new positions, and he has advised the Council he could not cut costs further without reducing services. Mr. Gilley stated it is his recommendation not to fund the new positions if the City stays at the 59 cent tax rate. Mr. Moore stated it would cost taxpayers an average of 6 cents per year to fund the positions. Mr. Gilley stated Mr. Backus estimates there will be an additional loss of $25 million next year, which will be a loss of $149,000 for the City. Mr. Moore reminded the Council there is a need to raise taxes rather than offset with fund balance for purposes of bond ratings. Mr. Plummer expressed an interest in adding the mandated positions with fund balance. Mr. Gilley stated he would follow the wishes of the Council, and that he thinks he provided the Council with the budget they directed him to prepare. Ms. Kissler moved the Council fund the new positions in six months from fund balance by budget amendment, including the half-time municipal court position, police sergeant, police telecommunications operator, administrative secretary for finance, senior accounting clerk for finance, computer operator and records management position and Mayor Morris seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Hart, Morris, Guerra, Kissler, Plummer. NAY: Moore, Hernandez. ABSTAIN: None. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: