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Rob Roark, 1804A Hunter Rd, spoke against Items # 22, 23, and 25. Median income a few years ago was about $32,000, now it's about $28,000 - $29,000 in this City. What about the cost to Citizens? He urged Council to tax where taxes should be. John Thomaides, 813 Arizona St, stated that he appreciated the update on the Victory Gardens Neighborhood projects from CIP Director, Linda Huff, and Mr. Jim Nuse's updates. He stated that these planned improvements may not get done, but it is apparent by the questions that Council asked that they are dedicated to this project, and they appreciate the thorough update. Gaylord Bose, 19 Nevada St, representing the Main Street Board for Item #29. The Community provided feedback years ago through a survey say that downtown revitalization is important. We want our vision in full effect once the University's improvements are completed. Dreams are great, but you have to have a little bit of money. A TIF downtown with the County moving out would have outstanding opportunities. Scott Gregson, 120 W. Hopkins, Thanks City Council and Staff for moving this project downtown along. He spoke representing the Downtown Association and also as a property investor and resident. This TIF allows a sustainable investment from the Council, and the first step in the revitalization process. This is a critical year because appraisals are coming in much higher. The Downtown Association voted unanimously in support of this. CONSENT AGENDA 11.Consider approval of the September 6, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes. 12.Consider approval of Ordinance 2011 -48, on the second of two readings, amending the City's 2010 -2011 Budget to authorize the expenditure of $195,080 from Fund Balance in the General Fund to provide an additional $100,000 for payment of unemployment compensation and termination leave, and an additional $95,080 for the purchase of fuel and lubricants; eliminating the Internal Service Fund for Capital Replacement and transferring the balance of the fund to the General Fund; and providing an effective date. 13.Consider approval of Ordinance 2011 -49, on the second of two readings, amending Chapter 34, Article 3, Division 4, Public Nuisances, of the San Marcos City Code by adding a new Section 34.107 to prohibit the possession of an open container or the public consumption of alcoholic beverages in the Central Business Area from 10:00 p.m. to 2:15 a.m.; establishing a penalty for the violation of this Ordinance; providing for publication; and providing an effective date. 14.Consider approval of Resolution 2011 -105R approving an agreement between the City and K. Friese and Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $61,534.00 for the provision of professional engineering services in connection with the Franklin Lift Station Force Main Extension Proiect contingent upon the engineer's provision of sufficient insurance in accordance with the attached agreement; authorizing the City Manager to execute this agreement on behalf of the City and declaring an effective date.