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Regular Council Meeting July 10, 2017 Page 4 Council Member Trenado asked if construction costs would increase. Ms. Easton said she could not say for sure, because every project was different. She emphasized the intent of the amendments was safety and longevity of the building. Council Member Knox inquired of the effect of the amendments on historic renovation. Ms. Easton said most of those projects would be covered under the current codes. Council Member Drake asked if the current projects would be grandfathered, and Ms. Easton answered in the affirmative citing if a submittal had already been filed with the Engineering Department. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Pro -Tern Drake and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 12. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2017 -027: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 25, "PLUMING AND GAS," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS TO ADOPT THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AND THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, AS AMENDED HEREIN, AS THE OFFICIAL PLUMBING AND GAS CODES FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Trenado and seconded by Council Member Jenkins. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 13. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -027: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, FINDING THAT ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC'S ( "ONCOR" OR "COMPANY ") APPLICATION OT CHANGE RATES WITHIN THE CITY SHOULD BE DENIED; FINDING THAT THE CITY'S REASONABLE RATE CASE EXPENSES SHALL BE REIMBURSED BY THE COMPANY; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL. Mr. Godwin explained that Oncor filed an application to increase the rate by 7.5% and the City suspended the effective date of the rate increase allowing the City 90 days to work in conjunction with the Steering Committee of Cities. Mr. Godwin further explained consultants reviewing the rates identified unreasonable expenses and proposed significant rate reductions. He said staff recommended approving a resolution denying the proposed electric rate increase and Oncor would have 30 days to appeal to the PUC. A Motion to approve the resolution denying the rate increase was made by Council Member Lancaster and seconded by Council Member Trenado. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.