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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS September 4, 2018 The City Council of the City of Paris met for a special session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufinan, Paris, Texas. Present: Mayor: Steve Clifford Council Members: Renae Stone; Billy Trenado; Linda Knox; Clayton Pilgrim; and Paula Portugal City Staff John Godwin, City Manager; Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Gene Anderson, Finance Director; Carla Easton, City Engineer; Doug Harris, Utilities Director; Bob Hundley, Police Chief; Thomas McMonagle, Assistant Fire Chief; Clyde Crews, Fire Marshal; Kent Klinkerman, EMS Director; Jerry McDaniel, Public Works Director; and Priscilla McAnally, Library Director 1. Call meeting to order. Mayor Clifford called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Conduct the first public hearing on the City's proposal to increase tax revenues from the preceding tax year and to set the tax rate for 2018. City Manager John Godwin explained the tax rate would remain the same but because property values increased, they were required to have a public hearing. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asking for anyone wishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. 3. Conduct a public hearing on the City Manager's proposed budget for fiscal year 2018- 2019. Mr. Godwin said he did not have anything new on this item. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asking for anyone wishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. 4. Discuss and act on a Resolution calling a public hearing on proposed amendments to the proposed budget for fiscal year 2018-2019. (if needed)