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A City of San Marcos Meeting Minutes City Council Tuesday, May 18, 2021 3:00 PM Virtual Meeting This meeting was held using conferencing software due to COVID-19 rules. I. Call To Order With a quorum present, the work session of the San Marcos City Council was called to order by Mayor Hughson at 3:03 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2021. The meeting was held online. II. Roll Call Present: 7 - Mayor Pro Tem Melissa Derrick, Mayor Jane Hughson, Council Member Maxfield Baker, Council Member Saul Gonzales, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shane Scott, Council Member Alyssa Garza and Council Member Mark Gleason PRESENTATIONS 1. Receive a Staff presentation and hold discussion regarding the Hays Central Appraisal District's appraisal process, Tax Ceilings and Exemptions; and provide direction to the City Manager. Bert Lumbreras, City Manager, reminded Council this property tax and exemption presentation was requested at the budget policy workshop that was held in February. The presentation will define tax ceilings and exemptions and what is currently in place in San Marcos. Mr. Lumbreras stated staff will provide an analysis of the effect these measures would have on the property tax bill for the average household along with the implications to the General Fund. Mr. Lumbreras mentioned implementation of any additional exemptions would not be considered this upcoming fiscal year as the deadline to consider this type of change has passed. The earliest a change of this nature could take place is Fiscal Year 2023. Mr. Lumbreras stated Laura Raven, Chief Appraiser of the Hays Central Appraisal District, is present and is available to answer questions. Marie Kalka, Finance Director provided the presentation this afternoon and discussed the following: • Exemptions and tax ceilings — what they are and how they work City of San Marcos Page 1