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177. Regular Meeting April 14, 2003 Page 9 Regular Meeting held March 24, 2003 to add: see Minutes of April 14, 2003 regarding the preceding Ordinance on Page 7 following the Ordinance caption regarding the Release of a Utility Easement in the former Pecan Street Right of Way between Sessom Drive and Live Oak Street to Southwest Texas State University and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion. Mr. Mayhew stated Mayor Habingreither and Mr. Mihalkanin inadvertently voted on an item pertaining to Southwest Texas State University, in which they should have abstained from the vote. The Council then voted unanimously for the approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 24, 2003. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 17, removed from the consent agenda, approval of a motion (1) for use of Water/Wastewater ~Utility Fund Contingency Funds in the amount of $38,638.00 and (2) for use of Electric Utility Fund Contingency Funds in the amount of $38,638.00 to supplement the purchase of the Utility Billing Customer Information System software, hardware and related professional services from N. Harris Computer Corporation of Canada. Mr. Mayhew moved for the approval of the motion and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired whether other municipalities have used this company before. Mr. O'Leary stated this motion provides the funding from the two sources, which then would put the funds in place for purchase of the Utility Billing Customer information system. The Council then voted unanimously for the approval of the motion. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 18 removed from the consent agenda, approval of an Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 42.102 TO DESIGNATE AN AREA WITHIN THE CITY AS THE DUNBAR HISTORIC DISTRICT, ALONG THE 200 THROUGH 600 BLOCKS OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DRIVE, THE 200 THROUGH 500 BLOCKS OF CENTRE STREET, AND THE 200 BLOCKS OF HERNDON STREET, SHADY LANE, SOUTH COMANCHE STREET AND SOUTH FREDERICKSBURG STREET; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mr. Mayhew moved for approval of the Ordinance on second reading and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor inquired if this Ordinance passes what will happen if Habitat for Humanity has a lot in this District. He asked if Habitat for Humanity would be able to build an affordable home on their lot. Mr. Mark Taylor stated new construction would be regulated by certain proprieties and compatibility as other historic districts. Mr. Theriot stated new homes have been built on San Antonio and they went through the Historic Preservation Commission. The newly constructed home exterior would need to be similar to the surrounding houses. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on second reading.