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Regular Meeting June 5, 2007 Page 11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS. AMENDING THE 2006 -2007 CITY BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR STORM RELATED EXPENSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of an Ordinance on emergency and to waive the reading of the Ordinance, and Mr. Bose seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated Sunday night June 3, 2007 the City had a severe storm in which a number of large trees fell. He stated Staff is asking for funds to be put in place a contract with Texas Disposal Services for the curbside branch pick up. He stated these trees will be hauled to city property and then Staff will rent a tub grinder to turn the trees into mulch. He stated these are estimated costs. Mayor Narvaiz stated the funds requested are $35,000.00 from the General Fund Balance and $15,000.00 from Electric Fund Balance. Mr. Jones inquired to whether Staff could rent the equipment and do the work ourselves. Mr. O'Leary stated in order to do the work ourselves Staff would have to shut down our daily operations. Ms. Robertson inquired to whether the City had this charge after the ice storm. Mr. O'Leary stated the City did have a clean up charge after the ice storm. He stated the City contracted with Waste Management for $20,000.00. Mr. Thomaides stated he supports this Ordinance and feels this is a big job, since there is so much debris. Mayor Narvaiz stated contracting with a company means the City can get it taken care of quickly, which will prevent accidents. Mayor Narvaiz requested Staff to make sure the City is getting what we pay for. Mr. O'Leary stated this quote is less than what we paid the last company. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and for the waiving of the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a public hearing and consideration adoption of Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A LUXURY LIMOUSINE SERVICE CERTIFICATE TO BRAD GILL AND CHRIS ROBLES, D /B /A ROCK STAR LIMO, FOR THE PROVISION OF LUXURY LIMOUSINE SERVICE IN THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Narvaiz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of Resolution, and Ms. Robertson seconded the motion. Ms. Robertson inquired whether the applicants have to be a legal entity. Ms. Clark stated the Ordinances dose not require the applicants to be a specific entity. Ms. Robertson inquired to whether the drivers are required to have a Chauffeurs' License. Brad Gill, applicant, stated he has a driver employed with 8 years of experience and he has 2 years. He stated he and his driver have their Chauffeurs' Permit. Mr. Thomaides inquired to the storage of the limousine. Mr. Gill stated the limousine would be stored at Ellison Automotive. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution.