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Regular Council Meeting May 15, 2017 Page 3 well as citizens of the community. He closed with saying he had enjoyed his time while serving on the City Council. 9. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -023: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, CANVASSING THE RETURNS FOR THE BOND ELECTION HELD ON MAY 6, 2017. City Clerk Janice Ellis said on February 13 City Council ordered a General Obligation Bond Election for voters to consider propositions for roads and parks. She gave the results of the May 6 Election, stating Proposition No. 1 passed for issuance of $9,5000,000 tax bonds for streets and roads, and Proposition No. 2 passed for $500,000 tax bonds for parks. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Drake and seconded by Council Member Clifford. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 10. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -024: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, ACKNOWLEDGING THE RESULTS OF PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION DECLARING CANDIDATES AS ELECTED TO OFFICE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4, 5, AND 7 AS A RESULT OF HAVING BEEN UNOPPOSED FOR ELECTION OF OFFICE; DECLARING THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR THE AFORESAID CANDIDATES; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Ellis explained that on February 22 she issued a certificate of unopposed status for Districts 4, 5, & 7 and the City Council cancelled the elections for those positions. She asked the Council to approve a Resolution declaring the unopposed candidates elected to office. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Drake. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 11. Recognition of outgoing Council Members for their service. Mayor Hashmi turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro -Tern Lancaster. Council Member Frierson thanked City Council, citizens and staff for their support. He said his experience had been rewarding. Council Member Frierson encouraged the new Council to talk about issues, share ideas, and come to a consensus. City Manager John Godwin presented plaques to Mayor Hashmi and Council Member Frierson for their service on City Council. 12. Issuance of Certificate of Election; Administer Statement of Elected Officer to Council Members; and Administer Oath of Office to newly elected Council Members.