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DRAFT J:\Attorney\Lisa\Resolutions\CiJRRENT\Water Storage Tank Siting Res.wpd February 8, 2002 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY ENGINEER TO ACQUIRE NECESSARY PROPERTY FOR SITING A NEW ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK AND EASEMENTS FORASSOCIATED WATER LINES; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, a reliable potable water supply is one of the essential elements of life; and, WHEREAS, reliable, consistent water pressure is necessary to deliver potable water for all purposes, especially for fire-fighting; and, WHEREAS, the City Engineer of the City of Paris has identified the need for a new elevated water storage tank to increase the City's water storage capabilities and to enhance the water pressure in the City's water system; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the construction of a new elevated water storage tank is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the city of Paris; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris did heretofore, on the llth day of February, 2002, in Resolution No. 2002- , authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to negotiate and the City Manager to execute an engineering services contract with Bucher, Willis & Ratliffto perform engineering services related to the construction of said elevated water storage tank; and, WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate that the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Engineer be authorized to acquire necessary property for siting said elevated water storage tank; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved.