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City Council Meeting February 12, 2001 Page 12 consultants during the process of reapportionment, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manning, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Pfiester called for consideration of and action on a motion approving the solicitation of proposals and quotations, in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 per unit, forthe purchase of nine laptop computers for the implementation of the Paperless Agenda Project. A motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manning, approving the solicitation of proposals and quotations, in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 per unit, for the purchase of nine laptop computers for the implementation of the Paperless Agenda Project. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Attorney Schenk advised the City Council that he has included in their packets an information item pertaining to the rate adjustment under case number FCC 140 and 1205 from Cox Communications. He explained that what every cable company goes through, is to fill out federal mandated forms similar to income tax forms; he has included a portion of the form for their review. City Attorney Schenk said that results in a rate that will be authorized pursuant to the rates established by the federal law. City Attorney Schenk said Mr. Tim Masters forwarded this information to the City and noted this will result in an increase in basic service rates from the current $10.51 to $11.10 effective May 1, 2001. City Attorney Schenk pointed out that under the federal forms the company has justified raising the rate to $11.31 and they prefer not to do that. The other adjustments have to do with installation of equipment rates and those are set out in the proposed rate structure, and this is information only. City Manager Malone reported that the Salary and Wage Study is not complete and it is hoped it will be completed in March. He said the final report should make recommendations about the implementation of any changes to salaries and wages. City Manager Malone explained the status of the Santa Fe - Frisco Depot Project. The inmates of the Buster-Cole Unit of the Bonham State Jail are working with Wendell Moore of Hanson and Associates to complete the roofing. They are working on the dormers at this time. There will be a