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Regular Council Meeting January 9, 2023 Page 4 SuRRMA Presiding Officer Jay Hodge recommended Chris Donnan for the SuRRMA Board and gave a brief background about Mr. Donnan. Council Member Pankaj said Mr. Donnan was a good choice and Council Member Pilgrim said he was a stellar person. A Motion to approve a Resolution recommending Chris Donnan to serve on the Sulphur River Regional Authority Board of Directors was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 13. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2023-001: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX A, "FEE SCHEDULE," SECTION A10.002, "WATER AND SEWER TAPS," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED OT THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Public Works Director Michael Smith explained that the fee for the Water and Sewer Taps were not included by the ordinance approved by City Council on December 12a' amending the Community Development Building and Planning and Zoning, Public Works, Fire and Engineering permit and service fees. Mr. Smith said staff recommended an increase of the water and sewer tap fees by $400.00 each. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Members Pankaj and Pilgrim and seconded by Council Members Savage and Knox. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 14. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2023-002: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, ADOPTING A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE YEARS 2023-2033; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED OT THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Manager Grayson Path said that the City Council met in June 2022 for the purpose of identifying a Strategic Plan made up of a Vision, Mission Statement and Goals for the City of Paris. He explained the Strategic Plan was intended to guide the City in the development and implementation of its fiscal budget for the next ten years. H said some of the goals were budgeted this year and next year they would hit more of the goals. Mr. Path said the City Council identified the following as their shared Mission Statement for municipal operations and activities: "Our mission is to serve with professionalism and integrity, promote a safe and prosperous community for all citizens, and provide efficient and effective services for an excellent quality of life." A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-081.