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Regular Council Meeting September 23, 2013 Page 5 line issues were simpler than sewers lines. Mayor Hashmi inquired if fire hydrants could be installed to Lamar County water lines. Mr. Napier answered in the affirmative and further said Lamar County was approached in the past and they did not have a problem with installation of fire hydrants. He said staff could approach the Board again. Mayor Hashmi inquired if the infrastructure would also help the airport. Mr. Napier said that it would help with future development of the airport. Council Member Wright inquired about the cost of this type of project. Mr. Napier said they had not completed their study and estimated the cost of this project to be approximately 5 million dollars, as it included a lift station, a force main, water, and sewer lines. Mr. Napier said designing would take about 3 months and construction would take about 6 months. Council Member Wright asked if bond money could be used for this project. Mayor Hashmi said his understanding was that it was allowed. 16. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -034: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TEXAS CAPITAL FUND MAIN STREET PROGRAM FOR THE MAIN STREET SIDEWALK GRANT PROGRAM; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing. Mr. Napier said if the City was awarded this grant, staff was proposing to replace sidewalks on both sides of S. Main Street between Clarksville and Kaufman Streets, the south side of Lamar Avenue between 1St and 2nd Streets and the east side of NW 1St Street between Bonham and Houston Streets. Mayor Hashmi inquired about the cash match and Mr. Napier said it was $45,000, which was budgeted in the 2013 -2014 budget. Council Member Wright wanted to know if this would increase downtown property values and Mr. Napier said it would increase value of some of the properties. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Frierson and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 17. Conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the budget for fiscal year 2013- 2014. Mr. Anderson explained that Section 51 of the City Charter required a public hearing to receive comment only on the proposed increases to the original 2013 -14 budget. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing.