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Regular Council Meeting February 10, 2020 Page 3 A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Knox and seconded by Mayor Clifford. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 9. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2020-008: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT CITY BLOCK 120, LOT 6, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 301 BONHAM STREET, PARIS, TEXAS, AND APPROVING THE RELEASE OF A DANGEROUS STRUCTURE ABATEMENT LIEN ON SAID PROPERTY; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Harris said Jack and Laura Hoskins were owners of a vacant lot located at 301 Bonham Street in the downtown area. She further said that in January of 2012, the structure at that location collapsed into the street. She said the City expended $49,396.80 to complete demolition and remove debris. Ms. Harris also said the City filed a dangerous structure abatement lien in the amount plus 10% per annum, which the Hoskins had been unable to pay and have offered to donate the lot to the City in exchange for the City's releasing the demolition lien. Ms. Harris explained the City was interested in having the property for parking, as part of the downtown development. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 10. Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding tax collection from Aequs Aero Machine, Inc., formerly known as T & K Machine, in connection with a terminated tax abatement. Ms. Harris said in December, City Council terminated a tax abatement with Aequs Aero Machine pursuant to an understanding with the company that it would pay back abated taxes without need for legal action. Ms. Harris also said that the City agreed to postpone a demand for repayment to after April 1, 2020 and to accept repayment in two installments. She explained they currently employ thirty-six people, with five hired on in the last month, as well as they plan to spend $1.0-1.3 million on additional machines and capital equipment this next fiscal year. Ms. Harris informed the City Council that Aequs had asked to repay the taxes with one installment in April, and the second in October and that she was asking for direction. Mayor Clifford said the company was adding jobs and it this would help them out, he was in favor of it. It was a consensus of City Council to allow Aequs to repay the taxes with one installment in April, and the second in October. 11. Discuss and authorize change order #2 in the amount of $57,955.54, authorize final payment in the amount of $79,899.31 to RBIS, LLC, close out the Johnson Woods Sewer & Drainage Improvements contract, and accept improvements. City Engineer Carla Easton said the Johnson Woods Sewer and Drainage Improvement project was planned and scheduled as part of the 2013 Bond Fund Water and Sewer Improvements. She explained the project and said RBIS was awarded the contract in April 2019