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Regular Council Meeting September 11, 2017 Page 3 Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. Applicant Lawrence Thompson spoke in favor of the zoning change. Alice Hearne, 795-29t` NW, opposed the zoning change citing traffic issues, no bathrooms and late hours. Carolyn Briley, 2510 W. Campbell, spoke against the zoning change based on concerns of unwanted individuals, traffic, sanitation, bus stops and churches. She also said they had several parks in the area, as well as the Trail de Paris. Ms. Briley read a statement at the request of Ms. Bennie Battle, 1025 W. Houston, who also opposed the zoning change for reasons stated by the others. With no one else speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. Council Member Portugal said she believed people should have a right to do with their property as they pleased, as long as it was not a nuisance to others. Mayor Clifford said he opposed the zoning change for the reasons set out by the ladies who spoke in opposition to the zoning change, and he further expressed concern about what could happen to the neighborhood in the future. A Motion to deny this item was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Drake. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 10. Conduct the second public hearing on the City's proposal to increase tax revenues from the preceding tax year and to set the tax rate for 2017. City Manager John Godwin said this was the second public hearing as required by law. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. 11. Discuss and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $274,975.50 with B. Bray Construction, Inc. for construction of the TxCDBG Dickson Orange Infrastructure Improvements Project. City Engineer Carla Easton explained the City applied for a grant through the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program for replacement of water lines, sewer lines and street repair on Dickson Street from 9h NW to 110, NW, and also a sewer line replacement along Orange Street. Ms. Easton said the City was awarded a grant in the amount of $275,000 toward plan development and construction of the proposed improvements. She also the City received three bids but irregularities were found in the bid form from one of the companies so they had two good bids. Ms. Easton said staff recommended authorizing a contract with B. Bray Construction including the base bid, add alternate #1 and add alternate #2 in the amount of $274,975.50, the lowest bid. Mayor Clifford said he had questions, as he had been trying to track this online and saw it on CivCast. He inquired if Ms. Easton posted it on CivCast or if they picked it up from another site. Ms. Easton said she posted it on CivCast and then answered questions about the addendum.