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Regular Meeting April 28, 2003 Page 4 Ms. Narviaz inquired how these charges are being developed. Ms. Clark stated the Police Department receive complaints from neighbors, and other charges come from the Police Officers. Mayor Habingreither stated he feels the City should be using decimal meters for these types of complaints. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CLARIFY A REQUIREMENT FOR SERVICE ON THE ELECTRICAL BOARD; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDINGAN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Narvaiz moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. Mr. 0'Leafy stated the City once administered a Master Electrician test for qualification to receive a Master Electrician license. He stated this is an amendment to approve the acceptance of standardized tests for a Master Electrician's exam for the Master Electrician representative of the Electrical Board. The Council then voted unanimously for the approval of Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTIONS 86.003 AND 86.004 OF THE CITY CODE TO REVISE REGULATIONS RELATED TO EXTENSIONS AND CONNECTIONS TO THE CITY WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mr. Taylor moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated currently the City Code provides for the City to pay for the first 100 feet of extension of water and wastewater lines needed by a developer, if funds are budgeted and available. He stated funding for this has not been budgeted or available for many years. This has created confusion and dissatisfaction when developers are informed they will have to fund the extension themselves. He also stated this amendment will clarify the applicant's responsibilities and defines requirements, such as minimum line sizes, fire hydrants, line depths and manholes. The extensions and connections to the water and/or wastewater system outside the City limits would require the applicants to submit a written request for voluntary annexation of their property. Mayor Habingreither inquired if a line was across the street, would the homeowner have to pay for the connection. Mr. O'Leary stated yes. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading.