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3. Regular Meeting June 28, 2004 Page 3 Mayor Narvaiz introduced a public hearing and 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 REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (UCDBG") FUNDING FROM PREVIOUS YEAR'S PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,715.56 TO CURRENT CDBG PROJECTS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Narvaiz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr. Taylor moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated each year the City Council allocates Community Development Block Grant funds to various projects. He stated some projects were completed and did not use all their allocated funds. He stated HUD requires the City to use all funds allocated in a timely manner. He stated Staff recommends $34,069 be allocated for Sunset Acres Water and Wastewater Improvements Project, $9,640.00 for Price Center Window and Interior Rehabilitation Project and $15,006.56 for Crime Victim's Assistance. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE SALE OF A PORTION OF LOT 8, BLOCK 2, KATY ADDITION, LOCATED IN AN UNOPENED PORTION OF THE 300 BLOCK OF MCGEHEE STREET, TO WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER CARSON; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEED; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Mr. Diaz moved for approval of an Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE, TO REVISE AND CLARIFY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR LICENSING, INSURANCE AND PERMIT REGULATIONS; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mr. Taylor moved for approval of an Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated this proposed Ordinance would eliminate the insurance requirement. Mr. Taylor stated he enjoyed working with Mr. McMillan. He stated he also met with TNRCC. He feels giving the warranty to the builders is the correct route for the City to take. Mr. Thomaides stated residents want to have work done by who they select. He stated with the current Ordinance, they would not be able to do so, and the proposed Ordinance would give the freedom to the