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and TDSHS fees totaling $25,250.00. It's difficult to say whether bids will come in anywhere near those amounts since these numbers are solely estimates requested in order to aflow staff to determine a better understanding of the potential cost of the project. In June 2007, a memo (attached) was forwarded to Ernie Clark detailing the history of the complex and the results of research to determine costs. Since that time, the City paid Quality Tree Service $16,750.00 to clean the entire property, which included shredding, removing all small trees, cutting all growth away from the buildings, and removing all junk, rubbish, and debris that had been deposited on the property. The Code Enforcement Abatement Crew mows the property several times a year, and each mowing takes approximately two weeks to complete. By having the property cleaned "to the ground," it is our hope that the Abatement Crew mowing time and the damage sustained to the City's equipment will reduce with the elimination of debris dumped on the property. However, I observed in mid-December 2007 that the back of the property is again being used as a dump site for old furniture, hot water heaters, etc. CURRENT: At it's December 10, 2007, meeting, the City Council addressed the issue of whether to go forward and seek demolition of the complex and was advised by Keep Paris Beautiful that a project to remove the brick was being undertaken in order to lighten the landfill load; however, that project is no longer underway. At this point, the City Council is being asked to allow staff to develop a request for bids from qualified demolition contractors who can comply with all State requirements for the proper demolition and disposal of structures containing hazardous substances. Bidders will be asked to state what plans they have for the bricks, if any, and the City can award the bid in whatever manner that is advantageous to it. The first step in the process will be to contract with a consultant to have specifications prepared which comply with all State law requirements for the demolition and disposal of environmental hazards. Upon completion of those, bids will be advertised in the local newspaper. Additionally, a list of qualified contractors will be obtained from the State website, and bid packets will be mailed to all companies within a reasonable distance from Paris. When bids have been received, they will be opened, tabulated, and presented to the City Councit in order to determine whether sufficient funds are available for the project. During this entire process, Keep Paris Beautiful is continuing to work on the establishment of neighborhood associations in the area as a step in helping the City to qualify for potential grants that may be used to demolish the complex, such as Weed and Seed. FISCAL AUTHORITY: BUDGETED: NO GRANT: BOND / C O Other: See attached for recommended funding Account Account Account