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Regular Council Meeting May 13, 2019 Page 5 PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Easton said that current subdivision regulations do not require sidewalk construction with development projects. Ms. Easton said staff was proposing to amend the regulations to include construction of sidewalks with all new development and substantial redevelopment projects. She also said requiring sidewalks would comply with the Federal ADA standards and the City's Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Clifford said he was in favor of sidewalks but was concerned this requirement would discourage development. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. James O'Bryan, 3150 Bonham Street, said he agreed with Mayor Clifford but that he voted to approve this item, because of persons with disabilities. Dr. O'Bryan also said concrete only cost $5.00 a foot and it did not cost that much to build a sidewalk. Chad Lindsey, 1050 S.E. 29a' Street, said the developer could build the sidewalk at the time the house was built. With no one else speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. Council Member Knox said she lived on a very busy street, and some streets needed sidewalks so that people did not have to walk in the street. Mayor Clifford suggested that maybe the City put sidewalks on heavily travelled streets. Mr. Godwin said the City was already doing that, in compliance with ADA requirements. Council Member Portugal said if there was prime property in the City, the developers will build whether or not sidewalks were required. Council Member Stone said sidewalks were needed for safety reasons. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Knox and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 2 nays, with Council Member Pilgrim and Mayor Clifford casting the dissenting votes. 14. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2019-015: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE FIRE, AMBULANCE AND SERVICES TRUCK FUND; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Mr. Godwin explained that the City was eligible to apply for a grant through the Texas Department of Agriculture Community Development Block Grant, which would provide funds for the purchase of fire and ambulance service vehicles. He said the application was for $500,000 for purchase of a new fire engine and equipment, and the total price was approximately $770,000.