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Regular Council Meeting February 13, 2017 Page 6 FOR MAY 6, 2017, FOR THE CITY OF PARIS, MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Janice Ellis explained this was the standard contract with the county elections administrator for election services. She further explained the estimate for services was in the amount of $10,300.00. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Drake and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 21. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -014: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS FORGIVING CERTAIN CIVIL PENALTIES ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 104 BONHAM STREET; FINDING A PUBLIC PURPOSE IN SUPPORT OF SAME; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Hashmi said he placed this item on the agenda for the Council to discuss rescinding the fines and penalties assessed against this building from the onset. He said fines and penalties had been accruing daily and that subsequently Council sent a request to Oncor to cut the power due to health and safety issues. Additional discussion followed including rescinding these fees and fines which would allow Mr. Alarid to use that money toward repairs of the building. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Trenado. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 1 nay, with Council Member Frierson casting the dissenting vote. 22. Discuss, receive public input, and act on controlling of construction of new buildings or additions, as related to drainage on adjacent properties. This should assure that such building is neither higher or lower than neighboring buildings or other structures. Council Member Lancaster said she placed the item on the agenda due to her concern about problems with drainage as related to elevation of buildings that were being constructed higher or lower than the properties next to them. Mr. Godwin said that current staff inherited years of drainage problems and that they now had procedures in place that were not historically done. Mr. Godwin explained the elevations would be required to be signed off by the applicant's engineer. A Motion to have these procedures in writing was made by Council Member Lancaster and seconded by Council Member Jenkins. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 23. Discuss and receive input from City Council with regard to trespassing at Lake Crook.