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Regular Council Meeting October 23, 2023 Page 4 Texas to stimulate investment, job retention and creation. Ms. Hammond explained projects were eligible for refunds of the state -portion of sales and use taxes paid on taxable purchases made for the designated facility for a five-year period. City Attorney Stephanie Harris said an Ordinance in 2016 was approved that allowed the City to participate in the program and nominate projects. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Discuss and approve an agreement with Garver Engineering in the amount of $118,158.00 for performing a lead service inventory; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Public Works Director Michael Smith said EPA initiated the Lead and Copper Rule on June 7, 1991 to protect public health by minimizing lead and copper levels in drinking water. He also said a recent revision made to LCR mandated public water suppliers to complete a Lead Service Line Inventory of their distribution system. Mr. Smith said staff's recommendation was to enter into an agreement with Garver to perform a lead service line inventory. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Kessel. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2023-067: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PERMIT TO NETX DUMPSTER RENTALS, LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF COLLECTING AND/OR TRANSPORTING SOLID WASTE FROM COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL UNITS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; FINDING A PUBLIC NECESSITY AND CONVENIENCE FOR ISSUANCE OF SAID PERMIT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Janice Ellis said NETX Dumpster Rentals had filed for an application for a solid waste collection permit and had submitted the required certificate of liability insurance. Ms. Ellis said this company was new to Paris, and that staff recommended approval of this item. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 17. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2023-047: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, TO REPEAL RESOLUTION 2023-045 NOMINATING PAT MURPHY TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE LAMAR COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT; NOMINATING BRYAN GLASS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE LAMAR COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR A TERM OF OFFICE OF TWO YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND