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Greg Frank, 203 W. Hillcrest Dr, addressed the Council regarding the Cape's Camp acquisition as dedicated parkland and green space. He read off the benefits of parks and green space. Jenny McGinty, 14940 San Marcos HWY, provided a written statement. Christopher Sipes, 613 W San Antonio St, addressed the Council regarding the support of the proposition being placed on the November ballot regarding the possible acquisition of Cape's Camp. Jonas Jones, 1101 Haynes St, provided a written statement. Lance Jones, 208 Sierra Ridge Dr, addressed the Council regarding the placing of the proposition being placed on the November ballot for the acquisition of riverfront parkland. Clay Hollingsworth, 1015 Haynes St, provided a written statement. Harry Savio, 8140 Exchange Drive, Austin, TX 78754, representative of the Greater Austin Home Builders Association, addressed the Council regarding the fee study and the estimated revenues regarding home building, inspections and permit fees. He stated that they believed this is a large profit center, and that any cost increase will ultimately be passed on the consumer or buyer. Consent Agenda 9. Consider approval of the following: July 26, 2012, Budget Workshop Minutes July 31, 2012, Regular Meeting Minutes 1O.Consider approval of Ordinance 2012 -37, on the second of two readings, amending Chapter 90, Article 4, Wreckers, of the San Marcos City Code to eliminate the wrecker rotation system for police - authorized towing; eliminating the previously authorized "show up fee" for non - consent towing; revising regulations authorizing the collection of a "drop fee;" including procedural provisions; and declaring an effective date. 11.Consider approval of Resolution 2012 -91R, awarding an annual contract to Southwest Towing for the provision of Towing Services for the City in the total estimated annual amount of $243,840.00; authorizing the Purchasing Manager to execute the appropriate purchasing documents on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date. 12.Consider approval of Resolution 2012 -93R, authorizing the City Manager to execute an assignment of grant agreements with the Lower Colorado River Authority that provided funding for facilities at the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training ( "ALERRT ") Center to Texas State University -San Marcos; and declaring an effective date. 13.Consider approval Resolution 2012 -94R approving a Letter of Intent with the Lower Colorado River Authority ( "LCRA ") regarding electric power generation participation