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The City provides utilities through its 36 MGD water plant and 7.25 MGD wastewater plant. Electric power is supplied to Paris by TXU Electric's interconnected transmission system. It has a generating capacity of 22,808,000 KW. The supply of electric power is adequate to eet the requirements of any commercial or industrial demand. Atmos Energy provides natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial users. Atmos Energy is the largest provider of pure natural gas in America. It provides service to over thre million customers in 12 states. There are 3 transmission lines serving the City with a line pressure of 300 pounds per sq are inch. Telephone service is provided by AT &T. Educational facilities of the City are provided by 3 independent school districts. Each of the districts is accredited by the Texas Education Agency. Higher education needs in the County are provided at Paris Junior College located in the City. Total enrollment of these entities is 3,246. Tourists are attracted to the area by activities on Lake Crook and Pat Mayse Reservoir. Pat Mayse Reservoir is located 15 minutes from the City and provides 6,000 acres for boating, fishing, and camping. The Gambill Goose Refuge and numerous hunting and fishing areas are lso located in the County. Other points of interest and activities include the Sam Bell Maxey House, the A.M. Aikin Archiv s, Red River Valley Exposition, and the Lamar County Historical Society Museum. Also, the City has 3 18-hole g if courses, 4 private and 1 public swimming pools, 26 tennis courts, 3 walk/jog tracks, a sports complex, and 24 public park areas. Government Organization The City was founded in 11139 with the current charter adopted in November of 1948. The City operates under the Council/Manager form of government with 7 council members elected from single member districts. The Mayor is elected by the Council itself to serve as oderator of the group. The Council members serve 2 year staggered terms. The Mayor and Council appoint the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the Municipal Judge. The City is a Home Rule City with all powers granted to home rule cities b the constitution and laws of the State of Texas. The Council enacts legislation, adopts budgets, and determines policies of the City of Paris. The City Manager executes the laws and administers the government of the City. Economic Condition and O Hook Current taxable values for fis al year 2009-2010 reflect a 1.27% increase over the 2008-2009 values. Of this increase 25.47% was due to new taxable property and the balance due to reappraisal. Building permits for new residential and commercial construction totaled $53,399, 69 for fiscal year 2008-2009. This activity should be reflected in next year's taxable values. Sales taxes for 2008-2009 in reased from the prior year by 13.08°/x. Current rebates are 3.07% below the 2008-2009 rebates through December 2009. Sales tax analysis using a 12 month and a 36 month moving average has indicated some weakening of sales tax revenues. Hotel occupancy taxes were p 21.3% compared to 2007-2008 taxes and is reflective of the recent construction of new hotels in the City. Franchise fees decreased 1.34% due to lower than expected payments from TXU Energy. This area is a major source of revenue to the City and is ag essively guarded by City officials. The Paris Economic Development Corporation is working hand in hand with the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce to recruit new business to the a as well as supporting already existing businesses. General Fund receipts equaled 97.05% of budget. Expenses did not exceed total budget appropriations. General Fund expenditures were only 88.1 % of budget. 1-3