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Regular Council Meeting December 8, 2025 Page 3 16. Approve a Letter Agreement with MHS Planning & Design, LLC for a Parks & Open Space Master Plan in the amount of $67,925.00 (funded by a $50,000.00 donation from the RAM Foundation and the remaining cost of $17,925.00 will be paid for by the City); and authorize the City Manager to authorize all necessary documents. 17. Approve an Agreement with Chris Lainbka and Associates, LLC in the amount of $48,520.00 for a Downtown Paris Master Plan, Vision Guide. f- 8. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2025-027: Ail" ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2019-045 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2023-014 TO REMOVE SUBZONE 4 FROM THE BOUNDARY OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; AND OTHER RELATED THERETO. City Attorney Stephanie Harris explained this was referred from the TIRZ, Board who requested the Subzone 4 be removed which included the Gene Stalling Industrial Park. Ms. Harris said the Stalling Industrial Park was largely undeveloped and that TIRZ No. I primarily benefited the downtown area. Mayor Pankaj opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing 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 Putnam and seconded by Council Member Attebury. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 19. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2025-028: AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A CERTAIN AREA AS CITY OF PARIS TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO, ESTABLISHING A BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR SUCH REINVESTMENT ZONE; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO. Ms. Harris explained that Lone Star Planned Developments was developing the Forestbrook Estates housing subdivision and the City's master thoroughfare plan included a major arterial street through the property. She said the developer had approached the City requesting the creation of a TIRZ to fund the construction of the roadway which would run from Southeast Loop 286 through the subdivision. beyond to hook up with South Collegiate Drive, south of the veteran's memorial. Ms. Harris also said the viability of the TIRZ, would depend on the City's reaching a development and reimbursement agreement with the developer and developer's ability to obtain financing. She reported that the TIRZ could be dissolved by Ordinance should no agreement be reached or the developer was unable to secure financing. Council Member Ellis asked Ms. Harris if it was her recommendation that Council do this. Ms. Harris said it would buy the City some time to get it done but they could dissolve it should that be needed. Council Member Putnam inquired if all TIRZ were bound by 30 years.