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Regular Council Meeting June 12, 2023 Page 6 SIDEWALKS;" MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Engineer Todd Mittge said the City was experiencing an influx of growth with new residential, commercial, and industrial development, and that one of the goals as the City was to continue to update standards to help Paris stay vibrant and modern. He also said the ordinance before the Council would establish streetlights as a requirement for new development in neighborhoods and commercial areas. Mr. Mittge said developers would work with the City and the local electrical service provider to build them into projects moving forward. Council Member Pankaj inquired if Oncor was going to charge the City. Mr. Mittge said the local service provider would set an allowance for installation of new street lighting and costs, and above that would be paid by the developer. He emphasized this would help reduce crime, increase traffic safety and add to the beautification of neighborhoods. Following additional discussion, a Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Norment. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Discuss and act on an Agreement with Hayter Engineering in the amount of $14,900.00 for professional services, as related to survey and design services for the Grand Avenue Sidewalk Extension; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Mr. Mittge explained that as part of the Toole Design recommendations, the City would like to partner with two commercial property owners to widen the sidewalk on the south side of Grand Avenue, adjacent to 107 Grill and the Mustard Seeds Boutique. He said this bump out project would expand the existing sidewalk approximately 8 feet wide and 68 feet long. He also said that the property owners had verbally agreed to help pay for part of construction with a combined contribution of $8,638.00, and the City would like to enter into an agreement with Hayter Engineering, Inc. to provide survey and design services for this project. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Kessel. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Convene into executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1), as follows: Project Clydesdale. Mayor Hughes convened City Council into executive session at 6:44 p.m.