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Regular City Council Meeting July 10, 2006 Page 4 TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Tony Williams said the City originally contracted for a total amount of $3 ,877 ,135.00 and Council had approved change orders in the amount of $157,536.00. Based upon recommendations of the architect, the engineer and staff review, the contractor has been paid $3,831,994.10. Tony told Council staff had reviewed the work, staff was satisfied with its meeting the requirements, and asked for consideration of the final payment of$202,676.90. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Fendley and seconded by Council Member Freelen. Motion carried, 7 ayes - 0 nays. 8. Report from Police Chief Karl Louis regarding a limit to the number of pets allowed within the city limits and what other cities are doing. Chief Louis reported that most other cities had a limit of pets allowed within their cities. Those limits ranged anywhere from a combination of four to ten cats and dogs. He also reported that some cities had exceptions, which included veterinarians, animal hospitals and official breeders. Mayor Manning was of the opinion that Council should review the documentation provided by Chief Louis limiting the number of pets. Council Member Wilson inquired as to why the City is unable to enforce current ordinances dealing with animal problems. Chief Louis told Council those ordinances were being enforced. John Lestock informed Council there had been two trials regarding the situation addressed by Wendy McNeal. He stated there was a finding of guilt and a conviction in each case, one of which involved a noise violation and the other an odor violation. John further informed Council that appeals had been filed in both cases and were awaiting trial dates from the County Court. Council Member Wilson wanted to know when the cases were tried. John told Council one was in January and one was in May. Council Member Wilson asked John to follow up with the County. 9. Discussion of possible additional disannexation of City-owned property, being southwest portion of Lake Crook property and Cox Field Airport property. Tony Williams expressed to Council that disannexing the two pieces of property would decrease the size of the city limits, thus improving the ISO rating. Improving the ISO rating would mean cheaper insurance rates for everyone. If disannex ed, the City would retain control over the property. Mayor Manning said he had spoken to some insurance people and that he was advised the savings would be such a minimum that it would not be r".