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53. Regular Meeting September 20, 2005 Page 6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING A GROUP CONFIRMATION AGREEMENT WITH FUNK TRAVEL, INC. FOR THE CITY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S SENIOR PROGRAM CHRISTMAS TRIP; RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT BY THE CITY'S RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Narvaiz introduced Item 38, a discussion regarding San Marcos Animal Shelter euthanasia methods. Mr. O'Leary introduced Mark Brinkley and Bert Stratemann of the Animal Shelter and Donna Bellion and Jeff Jorgensen, members of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board. Mr. O'Leary provided a powerpoint regarding euthanasia methods and options. Mayor Narvaiz read a letter written by Dr. Jeff Jorgensen regarding a no kill shelter. Mr. O'Leary stated if the Council chooses a different euthanasia method, then there are options the Council will need to consider. Mr. Thomaides stated currently the shelter uses injections on 15% of animals and agrees with allowing the Staff to make a decision on a case-by-case basis on the individual animal. Mr. Taylor stated he agrees with Mr. Thomaides regarding Staff having the freedom to make decisions based on the individual animal. He also stated he feels more funds should be made available for the use of more injections. The Council agreed by consensus to move in the direction of using the euthanasia injection method more. Mr. O'Leary stated he feels a plan should be developed to slowly move into the direction of using the euthanasia injection method more. He stated this option is a larger increase in cost than what was budgeted. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels some situations are mandated by State Law. He stated he also feels the Director of the Animal Shelter should provide a protocol for the use of euthanasia methods for different situations. Mr. Diaz stated he feels Staff should look at ways to help with the increase in funding for using more injections. Mayor Narvaiz introduced Item 39, a discussion regarding Economic Development Services Proposal Contract negotiations. Mr. O'Leary stated at the Regular Meeting held on August 1, 2005, the Council evaluated the proposals submitted in response to the RFP for the economic development services. He stated the Council directed Staff to negotiate an agreement with the Greater San Marcos Economic Development Council. He stated the negotiation with the Greater San Marcos Economic Development Council has not resulted in an agreement. He stated the Council may consider one of three options: 1. Continue negotiations with the Greater San Marcos Economic Development Council, 2. Initiate negotiations with the remaining proponent, Global Marketing Group, or 3. Prepare a Resolution for Council to consider rejecting all proposals submitted. Mayor Narvaiz stated since the Council is still in negotiations for the economic development services, the terms of the contract cannot be shared. Mr. Diaz stated he feels the Council should initiate negotiations with the remaining proponent, Global Marketing Group. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels the Council should