14 - EXPAND PEDC MEMBERSHIP TO INCLUDE LAMAR COUNTY

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Item No. 14 COUNCIL MEMBER AGENDA ITEM REQUEST Please complete this form to have an item placed on the agenda for the Council's consideration. The deadline for requesting an item on an agenda will be the Wednesday before the council meeting takes place. This time is necessary so that staff can research the matter and prepare /review an ordinance, resolution, or other document such as a contract. In order for your fellow Council Members to fully understand your item, have productive discussion, ensure efficient council meetings, and for staff to be able to assist you as completely as possible, it is important that you describe the item with as much detail as possible and include any supporting documentation so that it may be included in the Council's meeting packets. Please return this completed form to the City Manager's office or the City Clerk's office. Council member making request: ❑ Aaron Jenkins ❑ Matt Frierson ❑ Sue Lancaster ❑ Cleonne Drake ❑ Billy Trenado ® A.a H ashmi ❑ Steve Clifford Description of Item: Discuss and act on expansion of the PEDC Board's membership to to Lamar County residents. Residents of Lamar County feel left out with regard to economic development and growth. They spend money inside the city limits and pay sales tax each time they frequent Walmart or other grocery stores, as well as money spent at other businesses within the city limits. Are additional sheets or supporting materials attached? ❑ Yes ® No I request that this item be placed on the agenda for the: ® City Council meeting on this date: February 27, 2017 ❑ Sometime in the next 2 meetings ❑ No specific time in mind — just keep it on a list of pending issues Signature: s /A.J. Hashmi Date: 2 -21 -2017 City of Paris Revised 05/18/2016