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198. Regular Meeting October 13, 2003 Page 8 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF A 14,400 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF VALLEY VIEW WEST ROAD TO THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Narvaiz moved for adoption of the Ordinance and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor family for the donation of this property to the voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance reading. on third and final reading thanked the Emmett McCoy City. The Council then on third and final Mayor Pro-Tem Montoya introduced for consideration Item 22, 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 A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY-SAN MARCOS REGARDING THE GREENHOUSE INTERPRETIVE CENTER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Narvaiz moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor stated with the budget crisis the City faced this year, it looked like the Interpretive Center would have to be closed. Mr. O'Leary stated with the reduction of employees of the Interpretive Center, the Mayor helped the Staff work out an agreement with Texas State University-San Marcos for assistance. He stated this agreement will help out everyone involved. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Narvaiz, Thornaides, Montoya, Taylor and Diaz. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Mihalkanin and Habingreither (disclosure affidavit- business entity filed with City Clerk). Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding the Village and CDBG allocation. Mr. O'Leary stated several Council Members have requested an update on the Village program. He stated the Village was to be a one-stop place for funding, which was sponsored by the Hays Caldwell Women's Center. He stated the Women's Center has opted out of the Village and will act in its own behalf. Amy Parham, Director of The Village, stated they are still looking for land. She stated they have received their 5019(C) (3) non-profit status. She stated the By-Laws have been written and they are currently waiting for the IRS approval. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding downtown building heights. Mr. Thomaides stated he is concerned about the Concho Street property recently approved by the Council. He stated he feels the City lost options on this project because the City did not have height