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Regular Meeting City Council May 10, 2004 Page 11 Texas Commission Fire Protection certification training. And, that is the reason they have placed $7,000.00 for training. He advised that on short notice, that was about the only bid they could get. They are also exploring another possibility, and today he received information from another trainer contact, and it may be that they can certify their facilities as a HAZ-MAT training center and have a trainer come in and they might even lower those training cost. Gene Anderson, Director of Finance, came forward advising that if the Council wanted to do this now, as it is not budgeted, if the City Council gives approval and say this is what they want to do, the budget can be amended in the last three months of the fiscal year by moving money around to make it work. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Neeley, seconded by Councilman Weekly, for approval of the Resolution using Option No. A. The motion carried 4 ayes, 2 nays, Councilman Bell and Councilman Guest voting no. Resolution No. 2004-091, accepting the recommendation of the Main Street Board to participate in the Visionaries in Preservation Program created by the Texas Historical Commission; authorizing the filing of appropriate applications letters of support, and other necessary documents associated therewith; and declaring an effective date, was presented. A motion was made by Councilwoman Neeley, seconded by Councilman Guest, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Resolution No. 2004-092, approving and authorizing the execution of a professional services agreement with ArchiTexas for preparation of design guidelines for the Downtown Historic District, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Weekly, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCarthy, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Fendley called for a report on the status of the Police and Courts