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Bibb Underwood, 1301 Brown Street, addressed the Council regarding the Scheib Center's funding request of $200,000, and explained how the Center will be a vital resource if and when legislation is passed regarding mental illness screening in order to purchase a gun. Tricia Schneider, CASA Central Texas, addressed the Council regarding CASA's request for $25,000 and asked for positive consideration. She continued by providing the Council with an update on CASA of Central Texas' activities and asked that the Council fund their request. Rubin Garza, Southside Community Center, addressed the Council regarding their request to fund their housing rehabilitation program and their request of $100,000. Lisa Spencer, 100 E. Mimosa Circle, addressed the Council regarding the Scheib Center's request for funding of $200,000. She provided the Council with a brief overview of their request and the services in which the Scheib Center provides. She asked the Council to consider their request positively. Gene Martin, San Marcos Housing Authority, addressed the Council regarding their request to fund the scholarship for the Parks and Rec Department in the amount of $40,000. He provided a brief overview of the project and services provided, and asked the Council to fund their request. Michelle Harper, United Way of Hays County, addressed the Council regarding the United Way of Hays County's request for funding in the amount of $11,667 to add a new mentoring program. She provided an overview of the program and the services in which the program would offer, and asked that the Council fund their request. Ed Kuny, 212 Sierra Ridge Dr, addressed the Council regarding the Scheib Center's request and asked that the Council positively consider their request for $200,000. Gary Smith, 101 Sierra Ridge Dr, addressed the Council regarding the Scheib Center's request and asked that the Council positively consider their request for $200,000. Todd Derkacz, President of the Greenbelt Alliance, addressed the Council to consider getting involved with the Willow Springs drainage project. He requested CDBG funds in the amount of $25,000 for the creation of a 1 mile paved trail between Willow Springs Park and HEB Park. It would serve as a safe and convenient place for people in that area to walk. There being no further comments; the public hearing was closed at 1:09 p.m. 4. Receive a Staff update and hold discussion regarding the Gas Lamp Public Improvement District project. Matthew Lewis, Planning and Development Director, provided a brief presentation and update on the Gas Lamp Public Improvement District Project. No direction was given at this time. 5. Adiournment