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Regular Council Meeting August 28, 2017 Page 3 AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM, GMS APPLICATION NUMBER 2017 -H2284 -TX -DJ; AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LAMAR COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; ACCEPTING SAID GRANT AWARD UPON NOTICE THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR ACCEPTANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID GRANT UPON NOTICE THEREOF; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chief Hundley said this was the annual grant in the amount of $11,039, and it would be split 50/50 with Lamar County Sheriff's Office. He said it would be used for equipment. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition to this item, to please come forward. Chief Hundley said he supported this application. With no one else speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Trenado. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 12. Discuss and authorize naming the bridge near the Love Civic Center trailhead to the "Earl Erickson Bridge," and authorize placement of appropriate signage to identify donors. City Manager John Godwin introduced Mary Clark, who gave a short presentation on behalf of the NETT Board of Directors. Ms. Clark asked the City Council to authorize naming the bridge near the Love Civic Center trailhead as the "Earl Erickson Bridge," citing Mr. Erickson's vision, dedication and countless hours of hard work in developing the Northeast Texas Trail, which included the Trail de Paris. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Knox and seconded by Council Members Lancaster and Portugal. 13. Discuss and authorize renaming a portion of Center Street to "Rita Haynes Boulevard." Mr. Godwin said when he moved to Paris, Ms. Haynes was one of the persons he met and she explained how the Red River Valley fairgrounds worked. He said in recognition of Rita Jane Haynes' service and contributions to Paris and Lamar County, they would like to rename the portion of East Center Street that lies inside the fairgrounds "Rita Haynes Boulevard." A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Drake and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 14. Discuss and possibly act on a COLA for City of Paris retirees.