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Regular Council Meeting August 11, 2025 Page 3 Director of Planning & Community Development Osei Amo-Mensah explained that the applicant had applied for an economic development and residential tax abatement agreement under the 5 in 5 Housing Infill Development Program to build up to a total of ten separate single- family dwellings. He said staff determined that the properties were within the program area and that the proposed improvements met the criteria for the program. Mayor Pro -Tem Savage asked if construction had already started. Mr. Amo-Mensah said he did not think construction had started. City Attorney Stephanie Harris said if it had, the applicant was not eligible for a tax abatement. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage and seconded by Council Member Ellis. Motion carried, 6 ayes —0 nays. 14. Discuss and act on approval to participate in the New National Opioids Settlement regarding Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family; and authorize the City Manager to execute and submit the Participation and Release Form. City Attorney Stephanie Harris said items 14 and 15 were duplicates so no action was needed on item 15. Ms. Harris said the opioid crisis in the United States had generated massive amounts of litigation, and the City previously elected to participate in litigation brought by the Texas Office of the Attorney General. She explained this was a new settlement of national litigation. She also said it City receives a part of the settlement, it was not known whether or not there would be any restrictions placed on the use of the proceeds. Ms. Harris reported if there were too many restrictions or requirements, the City could decline them at that time, but in order to even get the chance the City needed to meet the deadline of September -) to submit the documentations. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Ellis and seconded by Council Member Norment. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Discuss and act on the following subdivision participation and release forms for the following opioid settlements; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents: Purdue 16. Discuss and act on two appointments to fill the vacancies on the Building and Standards Commission. City Clerk Janice Ellis explained they currently had two vacancies, due to Chris Fitzgerald resigning and Millicent Kee choosing not to serve on this board. Ms. Ellis said staff re -advertised and received two applications, one from Jesse Wallace, Jr. and one from Morgan Cline. A Motion to appoint the two applicants to the Building and Standards Commission was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage and seconded by Council Member Putnam. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.