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Regular Meeting City Council May 10, 2004 Page 4 the Sth of the month. They did file for an extension due to there being some debt and the heirs in the estate are trying to assume those notes and hopefully within a two month time period, it looks like all of it should be closed out. Ms. Whitaker asked if some of the debt that will be incurred in making that property stable, could be reduced by some of the work being done through the prison system or through the Main Street Program. Interim City Manager Townsend advised that it may have a lot to do with how possible it is for an individual to remove those bricks. City Engineer Napier said they did talk about that issue, but what you are talking about there is the prisoners are only here for one-half of a day. He said that basically all the equipment rental and everything that the city is getting the cost would double. He said that the Bonham Prison has a safety officer who comes over and looks at anything that is out of the ordinary that they would possibly get the prisoners to do. Mr. Napier advised that he is going to come and take a look at this and see if it is a viable project. After further discussion, the City Council directed city staff to get a concept of the park and get estimated cost of this project and bring back an estimated cost of finishing out the park. Mayor Fendley declared the public hearing open regarding re-adoption of an ordinance adopting Article III to Chapter 21 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris entitled "Curfew Ordinances for Children." Karl Louis, Police Chief, came forward stating that they would like to see this ordinance continued. They feel it is safer for our children and it helps reduce the crime rate, it is an anti-gang tool. He advised that they have not had any negative responses from anyone that he is aware of. Mr. Louis said this the best thing for the parents and children. Mr. Louis urged the City Council to continue the curfew. No one else appeared, and the public hearing was closed.