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Regular Council Meeting May 13, 2024 Page 3 13. Approve a professional services agreement with Jason Hart Engineering, PLLC for the services related to structural engineering for the Grand Theater Project in the amount of $29,350.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Regular A Benda 14. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2024-026: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, CANVASSING THE RETURNS FOR THE MAY 4, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 2; DECLARING THE WINNER IN SAID ELECTION; ACKNOWLEDGING THE RESULTS OF PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION DECLARING CANDIDATES AS ELECTED TO OFFICE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICTS 1, 3, AND 6 AS A RESULT OF HAVING BEEN UNOPPOSED FOR ELECTION TO OFFICE; DECLARING THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE AFORESAID CANDIDATES; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Clerk Janice Ellis said City Council ordered an election on January 22' for the purpose of electing Council Members from Districts 1, 2, 3 & 6. She also said that Council Members from Districts 1,3 & 6 were unopposed. Ms. Ellis stated that on May 4d' an election was conducted in District 2 and that a total of 35 votes were cast, with Kelvin Hicks receiving 10 votes and Reginald B. Hughes receiving 25 votes. Ms. Ellis asked that City Council approved a Resolution declaring Shatara Moore, Reginald B. Hughes, Gary Savage and Alix Putnam elected to serve in their respective Districts for the next two years. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Recognition of outgoing Council Member Clayton Pilgrim for his service. Mayor Hughes recognized Council Member Pilgrim for serving in District 6 for the last six years. Joined with Mayor Pro -Tem Pankaj, and the City Council, Mayor Hughes presented a plaque to Council Member Clayton Pilgrim. 16. Issuance of Certificate of Election; Administer Statement of Elected Officer to Council Members; and Administer Oath of Office to newly elected Council Members. City Clerk Janice Ellis issued Certificates of Election, administered Statements of Elected Officers and administered Oaths of Office to newly elected Council Members Shatara Moore (District 1), Reginald B. Hughes (District 2), Gary Savage (District 3) and Alix Putnam (District 6). 17. Election by the City Council of Mayor and Mayor Pro -Tem to serve the City of Paris for the next year.