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l~O A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE OPERATION OF PROPOSED RATES SCHEDULES FILED BY LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY FOR A PERIOD OF 120 DAYS BEYOND THE DATE ON WHICH SET SCHEDULES WOULD OTHER- WISE GO INTO EFFECT, AND DIRECTING LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE OPERATING DATA FOR A TEST YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1977. Mr. Hansen moved the resolution be adopted. Mr. James seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced a request from the'. City County Health Department for assistance in providing operation monies for the Women, Infants and Children's Nutrition Program. The City Manager explained that a grant application had I been submitted for funds to operate the program, said application having been made in the name'uf the City. It was anticipated that time that funds would be provided to start off the program. This, however, was not the case and the Women, Infants and Children's Nutrition Program has been placed in the position of having to borrow money for operating expenses. Mr. Webster informed the Council that the earlier request for loan of monies would not be feasible; rather, the program should either be given an outright grant or brought under the direct administration of the City with payments being made through the City's Accounting Department. Mrs. Donna Phillips, representative of the Women, Infants and Children's Nutrition Program, came before the Council to explain the organization and activities of the Nutrition Program. She said a similar request for assistance in the amount of $2500.00 had been made to the County and that the County Judge had been authorized to assist the department after further study of the situation. Dr. Craddock moved to authorize the City Manager to explore the organization of the Health Department and to bring back recommendations to remedy the situation. Mr. Cavazos seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mrs. Mary DeLaRosa came before the Council to request a Charter change which would allow the Tax Board of Equalization to meet throughout the year or at least for a longer period of time than the one month now authorized. Council discussed the matter with Mrs. DeLaRosa, explaining the need for an early deadline for preparation of the final tax roll so that an accurate budget could be developed. Mrs. DeLaRosa and Mrs. Ramona Rodriguez also discussed the condition of Victory Garden Additions 1 and 2 in regard to needed improve- I ments in the area. The Mayor introduced a letter of agreement with Consulting Engineers Forest and Cotton for work to be performed in compliance with the Texas Department of Water Resources Enforcement Order. The letter of agreement is attached and made a part of these minutes. Mr. Cavazos moved the letter be approved and executed. Dr. Craddock seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mr. James C. Varnell, representing Consulting Engineers Forest and Cotton, came before the Council with a report on the City's response to the Texas Department of Water Resources Enforcement Order. Mr. Varnell explained that the first report had been submitted and approved and that the second report, which proposed minor modifications of the main lift station, was ready for submission. The Mayor read the caption of a resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPLETION OF TENNIS COURTS CONSTRUCTED AT RIO VISTA PARK IN SAN MARCOS, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT FOR THIS CONSTRUCTION, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hansen moved the resolution be adopted. Dr. Craddock seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The City Secretary presented a brief report on proposed changes in the conduct of the 1978 Regular City and School Election. Mrs. Hambrick requested the Council consider at the earliest opportunity a combination of the regular election ballot, the absentee voting process, and the canvass of the election returns. I The Mayor introduced for consideration bids received on Recording and Public Address System for the Council Chambers. Dr. Craddock moved that the equipment be purchased from MSS, Inc. of Austin in the amount of $6,550.00, said monies to come from Revenue Sharing Entitlement #9 as previously authorized. Mr. Hansen seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Dr. Craddock moved to approve the purchase of 1 1/2 inch hose in the amount of $1.10 per foot and 8 air pacs in the amount of $425 each from W. A. Neel and Associates and 3 1/2" hose in the amount of $2.59 per foot from Claude Wright and Associates. All equipment to be used by the Fire Suppression Division of