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86. Regular Meeting July 26, 2004 Page 10 Capital Outlay. He stated when you see a fund balance decrease by $8.15 million to $7.2 million, it is largely because of the one-time expense of Capital Outlay. Mr. O'Leary stated it is the recurring expenses the City needs to be careful of. He also stated he feels as long as the net operating and expenditures is positive, then the City is in good shape. Mr. Taylor stated the net change in fund balance is due to the salary increases and extra personnel. He inquired when the Council decided on that funding. Mayor Narvaiz stated this was decided in the Budget Workshop in February. Mr. Taylor stated he feels the City should focus more on merit increases at a lower percentage. The Council decided by consensus to fund the salary increases and extra personnel. Mr. O'Leary stated the Council will consider adopting the proposed budget on August 23, 2004. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of an Ordinance on èmergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS INCREASING THE RATE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Narvaiz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr. Thomaides moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency, and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration a public hearing and 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 SECTION 110.089 OF THE CITY CODE TO REVISE CITY OBLIGATIONS RELATED TO PARKLAND DEDICATED TO THE CITY IN THE SUBDIVISION PLATTING PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Mayor Narvaiz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr. Thomaides moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Diaz, Guerrero, Mihalkanin, Narvaiz, Thomaides and Bose. NAY: Taylor. ABSTAIN: None.