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Regular Council Meeting May 13, 2024 Page 5 APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY (MVCPA) GRANT FOR CONTINUATION OF THE NORTH EAST TEXAS AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE; APPROVING A CASH MATCH FROM THE CITY OF PARIS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID GRANT EXTENSION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR ACCEPTANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID GRANT UPON NOTICE THEREOF; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chief Salter reported that the Paris Police Department had benefitted from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant since 1994, and had been the lead agency since that time. He said that Detective Cody Logsdon had taken over management of this grant two years ago, and had grown the auto theft task force by two agencies since that time. Chief Salter emphasized that the task force collectively provided assistance to law enforcement agencies in a defined nine county coverage and assisted in the investigation of any auto theft or burglary of a motor vehicle case at the request of any agency in the coverage area. Mayor Pankaj opened the public hearing and asked for anyone who wished to speak about this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Pankaj closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Kessel and seconded by Council Member Norment. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 20. Discuss and act on an agreement with Paris Texas Pickleball for funding of construction of pickleball courts at the Sports Complex. Assistant City Manager Doug Harris recognized Sue Hays as the driving force in getting this project off of the ground and asked that the Paris Pickle Ball group stand. Mr. Harris explained that item 20 was for the construction of eight pickleball courts and accessories at the City of Paris Sports Complex. He further explained that item 21 was the construction contract which identified the scope of work for construction of eight pickleball courts in the amount of $547,839.96. Mr. Harris said that the Paris Texas Pickleball would fund the project with two payments to the City. Council Member Putnam inquired about maintenance of the courts. Mr. Harris said the only item might be restriping and the City had employees who could take care of that. Ms. Hays said at some point they may need new windscreens because over time those become worn. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Norment. 21. Discuss and act on an agreement with ProTech for construction of pickleball courts at the Sports Complex.