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Regular Council Meeting May 12, 2014 Page 5 CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. City Manager John Godwin explained that last December's major ice storm cost the City approximately $800,000 in clean -up, disposal, transportation, and other costs. He said that CDBG funds of up to $350,000 may be available through the Texas Department of Agriculture for at least partial restitution. He also said in order to request funding, the City was required to conduct a public hearing and approve a council resolution authorizing submittal. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor or in opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve the item was made by Council Member Drake and seconded by Mayor Hashmi. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 13. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -011: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING A SITE PLAN FOR A MEDICAL FACILITY IN A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ESTABLISHED ON LOT 3 AND PART OF LOT 2, BLOCK 7, SPRING LAKE ADDITION, BEING LOCATED IN THE 300 BLOCK OF NORTH COLLEGIATE DRIVE, PARIS, TEXAS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Napier said V &K Properties, LLC was the prospective buyer of the subject property, and had obtained written permission from the seller to make this request. He also said that the new owner planned to build a dental office and that Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request on a vote of 7 -0 at its May 5th meeting. Mr. Napier recommended approval of the site plan. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor or in opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve the item was made by Council Member Drake and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 14. Receive presentation from The Retail Coach and consider taking action on a professional services agreement to provide retail analysis and recruitment in conjunction with the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce.