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Regular Council Meeting December 14, 2020 Page 8 A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 26. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2020-064: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, ISSUING A LICENSE TO DAVID THOMPSON D/B/A LONE STAR CAB COMPANY TO OPERATE A VEHICLE FOR HIRE BUSINESS FOR HIRE BUSINESS ON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; FINDING A PUBLIC NECESSITY AND CONVENIENCE FOR ISSUANCE OF SAID LICENSE; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Janice Ellis explained that items 26 and 27 were for vehicle for hire licenses. She said that Mr. Thompson had been operating his business for years and that Ms. Moore had recently been licensed. She said staff had received all required paperwork and asked that Council approve each of the ordinances. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Mayor Clifford. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 27. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2020-065: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, ISSUING A LICENSE TO SHATARA MOORE FOR STOP N DROP TRANSPORTATION, LLC TO OPERATE A VEHICLE FOR HIRE BUSINESS ON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; FINDING A PUBLIC NECESSITY AND CONVENIENCE FOR ISSUANCE OF SAID LICENSE; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Knox and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 28. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2020-053: A RESOLUTION FORGIVING A DANGEROUS STRUCTURE ABATEMENT LIEN ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 339 W. KAUFMAN; FINDING A PUBLIC PURPOSE IN SUPPORT OF SAME; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Path explained that on November 25, 2014, a lien was placed against the property located at 339 W. Kaufinan for demolition and cleanup of a dangerous structure that occurred on September 1, 2014, at the expense of the City. He said the owner then sold the property to Mr. David Alarid in 2016, but this lien was not addressed at that time. Mr. Path said that Mr. Alarid has restored the existing church structure on the adjoining lot and installed a parking lot on the 339 W. Kaufman, adding to the historic character of the City and increasing the taxable value of both properties. He said that Mr. Alarid had asked that the City forgive the lien and interest accrued on the property. Mr. Path also said that a structure lien could only be satisfied by either