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June 25, 2018 Page 8 paving the grassy area between street and sidewalk, which would allow for a much better look and would help with the maintenance issue. She said she had a petition of those on Church Street who were in agreement with getting this done. City Manager John Godwin explained that bids were opened last Thursday and at this point, they could reject all bids and re -bid the project or approve the bid with a change order. Mayor Clifford inquired about the cost of moving the sidewalk closer to the street to eliminate the grass between the sidewalk and street. City Engineer Carla Easton estimated the cost to be an addonal $ 100,000, and explained that the sidewalk would need to be wider by two feet of concrete because it would be closer to the street and would need to accommodate the ADA requirement. Mayor Clifford said he was inclined to go with the residents. Council Member Pilgrim agreed, in that Church Street was a. major thoroughfare into the city. In looking at the green grass growing over curbs on Pine Bluff, Council Member Portugal said it was a failure when people do not take care of their property. Mr. Godwin said if Council was in agreement, that staff could bring something back to them in two weeks. §»a a consensus to do so. EMS/IT Director �Kent Klinkerman informed the City Council that the new city web -site had been launched and in the near future, a new phone, system would need to be purchased for the city. He said there had been delays in getting the new northwest ESM station built; gave i them an overview of the transport workloadand the nee&fibr a new paramedic. Fird Chief Larry Wright told the,City Council About station maintenance, the cancer screening program, the recognition program' for retailers farIED �chemical purchases, ithe active shooter training, protective equipment and the need for a third code crew.