2000-091-RES AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN APPLICATION

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PROJECT SUMMARY Complete the following project summary to the best of your ability. Please note that the project summary is based on the scoring criteria stated in the request for proposals. Please refer to the specific questions listed in the scoring criteria when completing the project summary. Please be detailed, but provide clear and concise information, The project summary consists of four sections, A through D, each with a maximum value of25 points. A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION (25 Points) In the space below. provide a description of the proposed project, based on specific questions listed in the scoring criteria. Please attach additional pages if needed, The City of Paris wishes to hire an additional employee in our Code Enforcement Department to prevent illegal dumping in the City of Paris. This employee will investigate illegal dumping problems, educate the public on illegal dumping laws and assist in prosecuting violators. The City of Paris has initiated a Beautification effort for its citizens and committees are meeting to formulate plans to clean up the City. The hiring of an additional employee through this grant program will help identify areas of the City which need attention. The population of the City of Paris is approximately 25,000 and all citizens will benefit from the new employee in Code Enforcement working on preventing illegal dumping. This employee will work in the entire City Limits Area which is 42.89 square miles. Illegal dumping will include the following items: roofing shingles, tires, construction debris, demolition, wood waste, appliances, and items that are put into ditches and isolated areas. Also, people who move out and leave all their items they don't want at the curb or in the garage. The benefits of hiring an employee will help the City achieve a quality of life improvement for all citizens and assist in the City's beautification efforts. 19