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Regular Council Meeting December 2, 2013 Page 4 11. Receive update from Chief Hundley on the ongoing murder investigation. Chief Hundley stated that on October 9 four citizens were murdered and it was the most heinous act. He reported that immediately ten detectives began working the scene. Chief Hundley said that the Texas Ranger, patrol officers, and investigators were continuing to track down leads. He also said there had been several federal officers working on this case. He said there were certain aspects that he could not discuss, because this was an open investigation and he did not want to jeopardize prosecution of this case. Chief Hundley expressed confidence in the investigators in finding out who committed these crimes and stated they would continue to actively work this investigation until those responsible were brought to justice. 12. Discuss and approve a Lease Agreement with Maxey Rifleman Gun Club for property located at Lake Crook to use as a gun range. Mayor Hashmi said at the City Council meeting of October 28, Maxey Gun Club requested a five year extension of their current lease agreement and at that time the gun club was asked to bring back a five year plan. He said that plan was included in the agenda packets and that Mr. Osborne from Maxey Gun Club was present to answer any questions from Council. Mr. Osborne explained the gun club was self-funded and had been improving the property every year. He said they rebuilt the berms every two years and added additional gravel to the parking lot as needed. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Frierson and seconded by Council Member Drake. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 13. Discuss and act on a professional services contract with AECOM to design city -wide municipal infrastructure project(s). City Manager John Godwin said he and Council Members Wright and Lancaster met several times with AECOM. He said the contract calls for construction to be divided into five phases, with the first set of projects ready to be advertised for bid in March and the other four divided out over the subsequent two years. Mr. Godwin said the proposed cost was an amount not to exceed $4,500,836, which resulted in a new contract of $447,474 less than originally requested by AECOM. Mayor Hashmi asked for assurance from AECOM they would be timely with each phase of this project and AECOM Representative Mr. D'Adam answered in the affirmative. Mayor Hashmi referenced Exhibit B and said he would like language included that the 4% maximum increase is effective January 1, 2015 and will be in effect each calendar year thereafter. Mayor Hashmi asked Council Members Wright and Lancaster if they were comfortable with the contract, to which both replied yes. Mayor Hashmi inquired of Mr. Holland Harper it was helpful to have Council Members involved in the contract negotiations. Mr. Harper said at first he was apprehensive, but that it did work out well having involvement of Council Members. He explained that with Council Members being active in the negotiations, it assured Council buy -in of the process and contract terms. Mayor Hashmi said the City saved $500,000 and he appreciated that fact.