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139. Regular Meeting September 22, 2003 Page 6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SAN MARCOS HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE PROVISION OF TOURISM PROMOTIONAL SERVICES DURING THE CITY'S 2003-2004 FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Taylor moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor stated the San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board will be meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, September 23, 2003. He feels the Board needs to review the budget regarding a 55% limitation on Administrative Services. Mr. Taylor moved table the Resolution and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion. Ms. Narvaiz stated she wanted this Resolution to be considered at the Special Meeting scheduled for Monday, September 29, 2003. Mr. Taylor withdrew his motion to table and Ms. Narvaiz withdrew her second. Mr. Taylor moved to table the Resolution until the Special Meeting scheduled for Monday, September 29, 2003, and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 17, removed from the consent agenda, 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 AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR TOURISM PROMOTIONAL SERVICES FOR THE 2002-2003 FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Taylor moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion. Mr. Gonzales stated this Resolution is requesting an amendment to the 2002-2003 contracts for tourism promotional services. He stated this amendment would allow flexibility in the use of the end of the year funds by the San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for unspent dollars, but the funds would have to be spent prior to receiving their next payment in the next fiscal year. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 21, removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, RATIFYING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT; APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT; APPROVING THE CONTRIBUTION OF MATCHING FUNDS BY THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT RELATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Habingreither stated the Agenda Request Form states this Resolution needs a Public Hearing. Mayor Habingreither opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. 1) Johnny James, Assistant Chief of Police, stated this is the fifth year the Police Department will be applying for this grant. He stated the San Marcos Police Department proposes to use this grant funding to acquire additional less "lethal equipment", such as pepper spray, bean bag bullets, Taser devices and