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Regular Meeting December 6, 2004 11. Page 9 I Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated this Resolution needs to be tabled, so the Council can hold a discussion regarding the Tax Abatement Agreement in Executive Session at the next Regular Meeting scheduled for December 13, 2004. Mr. Taylor moved to table this Resolution until the next Regular Meeting scheduled for December 13, 2004 as an executive session item, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 32, removed from the consent agenda, 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 A WAIVER OF CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES FOR SAN MARCOS CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR TEN PROJECTS INCLUDED IN THE 2004 SCHOOL BOND PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I Mr. Diaz moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. Bose inquired whether the City Staff would still need to inspect these proposed sites if the City waived the permit fees. Mr. O'Leary stated City Staff would still need to perform the inspections if the fees are waived. Mr. Taylor stated he felt these construction fees were included in the bond election, and does not think he will be supportive of this. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels this Resolution should be tabled until Staff can contact the School Board to confirm they have seen this request to waive construction fees. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to table this Resolution until the next Regular Meeting scheduled for December 13, 2004, and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion. Mayor Narvaiz inquired whether Staff could provide the number of students who reside in the City and the number of students who reside in the County. She stated she feels City taxpayers would have to pay the difference if the fees are waived. The Council then voted unanimously to table the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced an item to receive the 2004 Community Survey Report. Mr. O'Leary provided the Council with the survey report. He stated the survey will be on the City website. He stated he will review the survey with the Council in the corning months. I Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding senior freeze on property taxes and senior homestead tax exemption and direction to Staff. Mr. Thomaides stated he has concerns with the younger residents and property owners. He stated the cost savings per senior is only $10.00, but the potential loss of revenue to the City would be very large. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels the burden on the other taxpayers would be great. Mr. Taylor stated he is sympathetic to seniors and feels that CDBG and Human Services funding could be considered next year