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Regular Meeting June 5, 2007 Page 10 GLASGOW SURVEY NO. 14, ABSTRACT 188, AND THE JOHN WILLIAMS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 471, IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WONDER WORLD DRIVE EXTENSION PROJECT; RATIFYING PREVIOUS NEGOTIATIONS AND ACTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Thomaides moved for adoption of Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. Avila stated he provided an up to date description and the right -of -way plat to replace the ones in the agenda packet. Mr. Thomaides moved to amend the Resolution, to replace the exhibits to include the right - of -way plat and description, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Thomaides, Bose, Narvaiz, Guerrero and Robertson. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Jones. Mr. Guerrero inquired to eminent domain process. Mr. O'Leary stated when a project needs to purchase property and intent is made to negotiate at appraisal value for the property and the property owner rejects the offer, then a panel of three citizens is formed to come up with a price. He stated if the City or the property owner disagrees with the panel, then this can b appealed to the court system. He stated the City does not like to go this route, but this time it was unavoidable. Mr. Thomaides stated often times eminent domain has a negative connotation, but this project is vital to the future of the community. He stated the panel system is set up by the state and the panel must follow the state guidelines. He stated usually this turns out well for the property owner. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of Resolution. 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 THE CITY'S 2006 -2007 BUDGET TO FUND THE SALES TAX REBATE FOR PRIME OUTLETS AT SAN MARCOS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, and Mr. Bose seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated the City entered into a sales tax rebate agreement with Prime Outlet. He stated this is the first year of this rebate. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of Ordinance on emergency. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: