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Regular Meeting May 15, 2007 Page 7 should keep in mind the needs of the Fire Department for next year. Mayor Narvaiz stated the Council spent a lot of time on the direction for the City Manager. She stated the Council considered what Staff needs and what is best for the community. She congratulated the Council and Staff on a great job. She also stated Council will be implementing some of the projects the voters approved during the 2005 Bond Election. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of Budget Policy Statement to be used by City Manager in preparing FY2007 -2008 Budget. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a public hearing and 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 INCREASING THE RATE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr. Thomaides moved for approval of Ordinance on first reading, and Ms. Couch seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated the City has a contract with Texas Disposal Systems. He stated in the contract the contractor can request an increase based on the Consumer Price Index and Gasoline Index. He stated the CPI allows for a 1.37% increase, which would increase the rate for customers by $0.27 a month. Mr. Thomaides inquired to whether a service adjustment can be requested, since the contractor is requesting a rate increase. Mr. O'Leary stated the City would need to negotiate service adjustments. Mr. Quittner stated this proposed Ordinance is for the rate increase. On roll call for approval of the Ordinance on first reading, the following: AYE: Thomaides, Couch, Bose, Narvaiz, Guerrero and Robertson. NAY: Jones. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS AMENDING ARTICLE 6, DIVISIONS 1 AND 2 OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE TO REVISE AND UPDATE THE CITY'S PUBLIC RECORD MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Mr. Bose moved for adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.