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6. Regular Meeting October 27, 2003 Page 6 IMPROVMENTS PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THESE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 14, removed from the consent agenda, adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5 OF THE CITY CODE TO REVISE AND UPDATE THE CITY ETHICS ORDINANCE; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Ms. Narvaiz moved for adoption of the Ordinance on the third and final reading and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the revolving door restrictions were originally written to cover former City employees and officials. He stated the wording Ubody of which the employee was a member" needs clarity of application. He stated he has provided three options. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired which option is the closest to what the Council wants. Mr. Mark Taylor stated option 2. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to amend Section 2.425 (a) (1) by striking Appear before the body and inserting Appear at a meeting of a board or commission staffed by members of the department, and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council then voted for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 15, 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 RESALE OF SEVERAL PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN SAN MARCOS THAT HAVE BEEN FORECLOSED FOR UNPAID TAXES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mihalkaninmoved for adoption of the Resolution and 'Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Ms. Narvaiz stated she knows the importance of getting properties back on the tax roll, but she feels this should be done on a percentage of the property value. She feels some of these bids are lower than the first bid. Mr. Thomaides inquired whether a percentage is considered. Steve Byrd of Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP, stated there is no minimum requirement. He stated no requirement has been established, so they feel obligated to present all proposals. He stated he has to provide the same proposal to Hays County and San Marcos Independent School District for approval. He also stated the firm puts signs up on most of these properties for advertisement. He stated all fees are charged against the property, and these fees have to be paid before the difference is divided among the other taxing entities. Mayor Habingreither stated he feels these proposals should be accepted so they can get back on the tax roll. Ms. Narvaiz inquired whether these properties have been advertised. Mr. Byrd stated these properties have been listed as public information. Ms. Narvaiz stated she feels these