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Regular Council Meeting May 11, 2020 Page 3 races, they had decided to proceed with CoVid measures in place and drafted the agreement to reflect those measures. Mr. Path also said there had been some additional requested changes to Schedule A, since there would be no spectators. He said those changes included no advertising would be required by the company, no additional portable toilets would be required, and that SDBA would pay the City $2,500.00 instead of $3,000.00 for use of the Lake and services being provided. Mr. Path said in years past that the fee had been $2,500.00. Paul Allen said that Mr. Carroll planned to spend about $5,000.00 at local restaurants feeding the people participating in this event. Mr. Allen also said they expected to have a least 500 room nights at local hotels. Council Member Portugal said it looked as though they were being careful with CoVid protocol, and this looked like a good deal for Paris. Mayor Clifford said his concerns had been addressed and he was in favor of this. Council Member Knox said her concerns were alleviated and, this was a great job by everyone. A Motion to approve the agreement made by Council Member Knox and seconded by May Clifford. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays: Mr. Path confirmed with City Council that this included requested changes to the agreement. 12. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO;. 2020-0;19: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, FINDING THAT ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC'S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO AMEND ITS DISTRIBUTION COST RECOVERY FACTOR TO INCREASE DISTRIBUTION RATES WITHIN THE CITY SHOULD BE DENIED; AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION WITH ONCOR CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE- AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF LEGAL COUNSEL AND CONSULTING SERVICES; FINDING THAT THE CITY'S REASONABLE RATE CASE EXPENSES SHALL BE REIMBURSED BY THE COMPANY; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL. Finance Director Gene Anderson explained that in early April, Oncor requested a rate increase. Mr. Anderson said staff recommended denial of the rate increase, which would give the OCSC time to evaluate the filing and make a determination. A Motion to approve the Resolution denying the application for rate increase was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 13. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2020-017: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, EXTENDING THE MAYOR'S DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY AND ORDER DATED MARCH 19, 2020, AS EXTENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2020-011 AND BY ORDINANCE NO. 2020-014, FOR AN ADDITIONAL THIRTY (30) DAYS; REPEALING THE EXTENSION OF THE CURFEW FOR JUVENILES