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City waives plumbing fees after winter storm


Thursday, February 25, 2021
The San Marcos City Council voted unanimously to grant a temporary waiver of permit fees for plumbing repairs to damages from last week’s winter storm. 
“We believe that is going to be very beneficial for our residents that are faced with some very unprecedented and very challenging repairs in businesses and homes,” City Manager Bert Lumbreras said. 
In other business, the councilmembers approved a resolution expressing support for exploring the possibility of establishing an Indigenous Cultures Center in collaboration with the Indigenous Cultures Institute. The motion passed 5-2 with Councilmembers Mark Gleason and Saul Gonzalez voting no.  ....

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City considers waiving plumbing fees


Tuesday, February 23, 2021
The San Marcos City Council will consider granting a temporary waiver of permit fees for plumbing repairs for damages from last week’s winter storm. Wednesday s meeting was rescheduled from Feb. 16 because of the storm.
The ordinance, if approved, would be a one time order due to the emergency. 
They will also consider a contract with Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc. through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative for a backup battery system to be used to operate traffic signals in the event of a power outage, in the amount of $105K.
In other business, the councilmembers will review a resolution expressing support for exploring the possibility of establishing an Indigenous Cultures Center in collaboration with the Indigenous Cultures Institute. They will consider applying for Hays County Parks and Opens Space Bond funding and providing city property for the project.   ....

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