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Regular Council Meeting July 13, 2020 Page 6 terminate the lease and to honor the City's agreement with American Spiral Weld allowing them full use of the tract. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Hughes. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2020-031: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, FORGIVING CERTAIN CIVIL PENALTIES ASSESS AGAINST THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 425 19TH N.W. STREET AND 2045 PLUM 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 explained this was another one of the properties that had changed hands and the lien was not picked up. She said David and Deneen Whitaker acquired the property in order to build a new home for sale, did build the home and the lien showed up during a title search. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 17. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2020-032: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING MICHAEL SMITH AS THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY MANAGER IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 23 OF THE CITY CHARTER; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Manager Grayson Path said the City received nine applications for this position and they interviewed five people. He also said he was pleased to present to them Michael "MA" Smith as his selection for the Director of Public Works. Mr. Path explained that Mr. Smith was currently the CIP Superintendent in the Public Works Department, and that he had been very impressed with Mr. Smith, both in his experience as well as his character. Mr. Path said that Mr. Smith possessed the right combination of experience, attitude, energy, professionalism and civility that he wanted to see as the leader of the Public Works Department. Mayor Clifford said he had a couple of questions of Mr. Smith and that he wanted to support Mr. Path, but learned that MA was involved in the incident where a huge hole was left without barricades on West Sherman. Mayor Clifford said it was a hazard and then asked Mr. Smith if he was personally aware that hazard existed. Mr. Smith said he was aware there was a hole but not aware that the barricades were not there. He said as soon as he found out, they immediately went to the scene and placed barricades. Mr. Smith said he would never want anyone to get hurt. Council Member Stone told Mr. Smith as a director, they would hold him accountable. Council Member Portugal said they expected him to be of great help to Mr. Path. Mr. Smith said he would do his best.