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171. Regular Meeting April 14, 2003 Page 3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE ABANDONMENT OF THE 500 BLOCK OF NORTH FREDERICKSBURG STREET; APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF THIS TRACT TO SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND AMERICAN CAMPUS (SWT II) LTD; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEED; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Pro-Tem Mayhew opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Pro-Tem Mayhew closed the public hearing. Ms. Narvaiz moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Taylor second the motion. Mr. 0'Leary stated Southwest Texas State University has requested abandonment of this street to construct a new residence hall and parking garage. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Montoya, Narvaiz, Taylor and Mayhew. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Mihalkanin and Habingreither (disclosure affidavits-business entity filed with City Clerk). Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration 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 ALLOCATION OF 2003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY IN MATTERS RELATED TO THE GRANT PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Habingreither opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. 1) Amy Parham stated she represented 7 agencies, which are seeking funding for the Village. She stated this funding will help the Village by leveraging for outside funding. 2) Dr. Gene Bourgeois stated he is a Professor at Southwest Texas State University History Department. He stated he supports the Parks and Recreation Department request for funding for the Eddie Durham Park acquisition. He stated securing land is the first step in creating this Park. 3) Richard Gachot stated the acquisition of land for the Eddie Durham Park is crucial to the community. He encouraged the Council to approve the $56,130.00 for the land acquisition. 4) Ollie Gilles stated the Eddie Durham Park is an important project. She stated she is happy Southwest Texas State University has come on board with this project. 5) Linda Kelsey-Jones stated she supports the Eddie Durham Park project. She feels this is an important project, not only historically but also for culture. 6) Johnnie Armstead stated history needs to be corrected. Eddie Durham was born in San Marcos in 1906. She stated the Eddie Durham Park would be a benefit to everyone. 7) Loren Friesen stated he would love to see the idea of jazz being developed here in San Marcos. He feels the Eddie Durham Park would benefit everyone. Mayor Habingreither asked if anyone else wished to