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Regular Council Meeting July 27, 2026 Page 4 permitted locations, Specific Use Permit (SUP) requirements, dimensional standards, buffering and screening requirements, airport and glare protections, infrastructure standards, decommissioning requirements, financial assurance requirements, and related development and operational standards. Building Official Duke McGee explained the purpose of this ordinance was to adopt a standards manual regulating utility -scale solar energy facilities within the City. He said in doing so, this would make sure the City and citizens were protected. Mayor Pankaj opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item to please come forward. With no one else speaking, Mayor Pankaj closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage and seconded by Council Members DeWitt and Ladell. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 14. Receive a presentation on the proposed 2026-27 City Budget. Assistant Finance Director Myra Rogers began the presentation with the mission and financial forum. She referenced the strategic plan, priority phase, building the foundation, major challenges, budgeted funds, general funds, property tax rate, property tax rate impact, the water and sewer fund, airport fund, special funds, the budget calendar, and upcoming critical dates. 15. Conduct a courtesy public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 City Budget. Ms. Rogers explained this was not required but as a courtesy only. Mayor Pankaj opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak on this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Pankaj closed the public hearing. 16. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2026-026: a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Paris, Texas, calling a public hearing for August 10, 2026, on the City Manager's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; making other findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing an effective date. Ms. Rogers said that a statutory public hearing on the City's proposed budget was required by Section 48 of the City Charter and Section 102.006 of the Local Government Code, and the purpose of this Resolution was to schedule the public hearing for August 10, 2026. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Attebury and seconded by Council Member Ladell. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 17. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2026-027: a Resolution awarding the bid for municipal government audit services for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2026, 2027, and 2028.