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Regular Council Meeting November 13, 2023 Page 5 Harris reported that Ms. Hays and Mr. Felty said the Paris Pickle Ball Group offered to pay for construction of up to eight pickle ball courts if the City would set aside property at the Sports Complex. He said the City would retain ownership and would be responsible for maintenance. Pickle Ball Representative Sue Hays said in the last seven days a national tournament had been held in Farmers Branch and pickle ball was continuing to grow. She also said since their last time at the Council meeting, the group had grown by 101 members. Ms. Hays said they already had several donations and they only needed '/ quarter of an acre. Pickle ball representative Tommy Felty said he appreciate all the Council was doing to assist them and this would be something else to add to the sports complex. Council Member Savage said there was a lot of energy and interest from all different age groups and it was a good way to bring unity in the community. Council Member Moore thanked her pickle ball family and said she loved playing. Mr. Harris said staff was asking for direction. It was a consensus of City Council for staff to move forward with negotiating with the pickle ball group for construction of the pickle ball courts. Mr. Harris said staff would bring back an agreement to City Council. 22. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2023-050: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AND EMERALD HOSPITALITY, LLC; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Hughes said Mayor Pro -Tem Pankaj had filed a conflict of interest and needed to be recused from this item. A Motion to recuse Mayor Pro -Tem Pankaj was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Moore. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. City Attorney Stephanie Harris said on June 27, 2022, City Council approved an Economic Development Agreement with Emerald Hospitality, and part of that agreement was the company must have the hotel open for business within 18 months of the execution of the Agreement, which would be January 5, 2024. Ms. Harris explained that hotel was substantially completed but there were some certain supply issues having pushed back the opening date until no later than April 5, 2024. She said Mr. Pankaj had requested that the opening deadline be extended by 90 days. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Kessel. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. A Motion to return Mayor Pro -Tem Pankaj to the meeting was made by Council Member Kessel and seconded by Council Member Norment. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays.