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Regular Council Meeting September 22, 2025 Page 3 A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Attebury and seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 13. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2025-044: approving a residential tax abatement, and economic development agreement with Alejandro and Nicole Cardoso as part of the 5 in 5 Housing Infill Redevelopment Program for property located at 358 W. Brame Street. Director of Planning & Community Development Osei Amo-Mensah said the applicants applied for economic development and residential tax abatement agreement, and that the proposed improvements met the criteria for the Program. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Norment and seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 14. Discuss and act on approval of a Lamar County Water Supply District Water Main Transfer Agreement to the City of Paris, for a 12 inch water main near David House Jewelry at 42nd Street NE to 46th N.E.; and authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary documents. City Engineer Todd Mittge explained that the Lamar County Water Supply District approached the City about transferring rights to a 12 inch water main from near David Huse Jewelry at 42nd Street NE and moving the City water meter to 46th N.E. Following discussions, a Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage and seconded by Council Member Putnam. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Discuss and act on an Agreement with Richard Drake Construction in the amount of $906,412.40 for the First Street SE Revitalization Project; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Mr. Mittge said the City of Paris received a grant (Grant Contract number is CDV23 - 0207) from the Texas Department of Agriculture for a CDB Grant to rebuild 1St Street S.E. He also said the grant amount from CDBG funds was $500,000.00, and the City, the TIRZ Board, and Chamber of Commerce had partnered to pay for the rest of the project. Mr. Mittge explained the low base bid was from Richard Drake Construction in the amount of $685,113.40 and alternate bids added up to $221,229.00 with a total bid of $906,412.40. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Norment and seconded by Council Member Putnam. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Receive bids, award the bid, discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2025-045: approving an agreement for grant administrative services for FEMA Public Assistance Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program Grant.