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I I I regular meeting, february 11, 1974 page three 71 The Mayor read the caption of an ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING AND FIXING THE MAXIMUM SCHEDULES OF RATES TO BE CHARGED BY UNITED GAS, INC., IN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, FOR NATURAL GAS AND NATURAL GAS SERVICE FURNISHED BY IT TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS, CONTAINING DEFINITIONS, FIXING THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF GAS RATES PRESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE, MAKING MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT. Mr. Cunningham moved to table the Ordinance until United Gas, Inc. could provide the City with statistics showing its rate of return on its San Marcos investment. Mr. King seconded the motion. Dr. Tauch suggested a third party be called in, as provided for in the Charter, to assist in the determination of a fair rate structure. Mr. Cunningham withdrew his motion to table and moved the Ordinance be denied. Mr. King second the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Cunningham, DeLa Rosa, Dibrell, Etheredge, Flores King, Tauch NAY: None The Mayor read the caption of a resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, STATING THE INTENT OF SAID CITY TO DESIGNATE A TRACT OF LAND FOR THE SITE AND LOCATION OF A MUSEUM; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH TEXAS MUSEUM OF HISTORY, INC. FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A MUSEUM BUILDING. Mr. King moved the Resolution be approved. Mr. DeLa Rosa seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor read the caption of a resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE INVESTIGATION INTO THE POSSIBILITIES OF ACQUIRING A CITY-OWNED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PLANT. Mr. Flores moved the Resolution be approved. Mr. DeLa Rosa seconded the motion, which passed un~nimous1y. Mr. Ken Rehler, architect selected by the Council to design the new City Hall, presented the results of a program analysis conducted to indicate the most practical design. Mr. Reh1er recommended a minimum square footage of 11,125 square feet for the building and suggested 12,125 square feet to accommodate existing personnel as well as allow for anticipated growth. Mr. King moved the City Manager be authorized to investigate sources of additional revenue, an estimated $60,000, so that plans for square footage of the building could be increased by 2,125 square feet. Mr. DeLa Rosa seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The MaY9r introduced for consideration the results of a bid opening (see bid tabulation sheet attached) for equipment budgeted for the 1973-1974 fiscal year. Mr. King moved a compact station wagon be purchased from Scrutchin-Cauthorn Motor Company for $3,200.00. The motion was seconded by Dr. Tauch and unanimously approved. Mr. DeLa Rosa moved approval of purchase of three, 4-cy1inder, half-ton pick-ups be purchased from Younger Motor Company for a total price of $7,939.00. The motion was seconded by Dr. Tauch, and passed unanimously.