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City Council Meeting February 12, 2001 Page 10 provide those things right now. Mr. Becker said they have five day service at this time and if this is taken way, you do not have a guarantee that will happen again. He said what you would be giving up is what you have proof of right now. Mr. Becker said that, as far as competition, you might want to look at that because if they can not get to all of the classes, the ones like Kiamichi has access to right now with B&SF, UP at Grant for the west market, UP at Hope Arkansas for the east market, and Kansas City from the north to south to the Louisiana and Gulf areas, then you would be losing service. Mr. Becker stated that the city has everything they are asking for. He said the city has available now all the class ones that you could askforand even have competition and a reasonable rate. Mr. Becker asked that the city to do a lot more research by asking customers in the city and make sure what he is saying is true. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, to table action on this resolution. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Resolution No. 2001-010, affirming that the City of Paris has complied with the requirements of the Public Funds Investment Act; amending the City's investment policy; making other findings and provisions related to the subject, and providing for an effective date, was presented. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manning, seconded by Councilman Bell, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Resolution No. 2001-011, resolving that the City Council of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, hereby officially declines to consider the complaint of the Texas Department of Transportation against Texas Utilities Electric Company filed January 29, 2001, whereby the Texas Department of Transportation seeks a refund for overcharges related to photocell controlled lighting inside the corporate limits of the City of Paris. That the City Council further refuses action on said complaint, and the City Council defers jurisdiction over said complaint to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Plata, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Resolution No. 2001-012, approving the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program Design, HOME No. 530395, and authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Paris the Owner-Occupied