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Regular Council Meeting March 9, 2020 Page 3 had sent an e-mail to the City Council explaining it. Council Member Knox said Council had been asking about this for three years. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Portugal and seconded by Mayor Clifford. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 8. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2020-010: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS FORGIVING CERTAIN CIVIL PENALTIES ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1421 AND 1431 N.E. 7TH STREET; FINDING A PUBLIC PURPOSE IN SUPPORT OF SAME; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Harris said this was the same type situation as referenced in item 7, and that there was a demolition lien that would be paid on this property. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 9. Discuss and act on a contract with American Ramp Company for construction of an Asphalt Pump Track located at the Sports Complex, in an amount not to exceed $451,691.86. City Engineer Carla Easton said the City was awarded a TWPD Grant for construction of a Pump Track at the Sports Complex, which was going to pay 50% of the project cost. She also said the VC&C, Chamber and others donated money, materials, and labor to this project to get a competition class park. Ms. Easton further said the American Ramp Co. was a premier builder of these types of parks, and had submitted a proposal through a buy board contract in the amount of $451,691.86 to install the track and shade structures. Ms. Easton informed City Council that construction was scheduled to start May 2020. Ms. Easton answered questions from City Council. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Knox and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 10. Discuss and act on five chest compression machines for the EMS department. Mr. Anderson said the current budget for the EMS department called for the purchase of five chest compression machines utilizing a five-year lease/purchase agreement with the manufacturer. Upon review of the agreement, Mr. Anderson said the City found several unacceptable terms that the manufacturer would not change. He explained that staff came up with two options, which consisted of 1) enter into a five-year note with a local bank or 2) increase the budget in an amount to allow outright purchase of the machines.