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Regular Council Meeting February 14, 2022 Page 3 FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR DESIGNATED CITY STAFF TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE ACTIONS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Re eular A enda 10. Discuss, conduct a public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-006: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, READOPTING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 8.02, DIVISION 2, "CURFEW FOR CHILDREN," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chief Salter explained that Chapter 8, Article 8.02 of the Code of Ordinances establishes and governs both a day and nighttime curfew for children. He said this ordinance provides police officers authority to interdict juvenile involved delinquent activity, which also reduced the likelihood that children would be victims of criminal acts during established curfew periods. Chief Salter further explained the Code required this ordinance be reviewed every three years, and conduct a public hearing, on the need to continue the curfew or modify it. Mayor Portugal said the stats presented by Chief Salter looked good and this curfew was working. Mayor Portugal opened the public hearing asking for anyone wishing to speak about this item to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Stone. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 11. Receive presentation, discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2022-012: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STATE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN SUPPORT OF THE 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 AND 2026 STEAK WARS FESTIVAL; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Planner Andrew Mack said this would be the second annual Steak Wars Event and the purpose was to promote Paris to visitors, as well as residents. He also said this event raised money for the Boys & Girls Club. He explained that last year's street closure was only on Kaufrnan between Main and 1St St. S.W. but this year's event would require additional street closures and for two days, which would require an agreement with TxDOT. Mr. Mack