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$2,100.00 has be allocated for tables and benches for three different park areas in the City, and stated that he could do without these items, but could not do without the Flair mower, and advised that it would take $1,100.00 to put the current mowers back into operation; therefore, would like to use the funds allocated for the park tables and benches for the purchase of a flair mower. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Clifford, seconded by Councilman Kent authorizing advertisement for bids for one flail mower for the Parks Department. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Councilman Clifford stated that sometime he would like see bids or estimates on cost for mowing the parks by independent contracts to compare with the city's cost for mowing the parks. Mayor Burnett called for consideration of and action on authorizing the preparation of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 86 -024._ A motion was made by Councilman Clifford, seconded by Councilman Fendley authorizing preparation of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 86 -024. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Burnett directed the Council's attention to the next item on the agenda - receipt of and staff recommendation concerning proposals for water and sewer rate study. City Manager Malone advised the Council that proposals has been received from Reed & Stowe along with Freese & Nichols as requested. City Manager Malone told the Council that the estimated cost for the rate study was $33,600.00, and $30,000.00 had been budgeted. City Manager explained that this study is needed because there has not been a rate study in 18 years, and in order to justify to our customers residential, commercial, and Lamar County Water Supply District, we need to be in a position to know the cost allocation that is to be included in our rate to each of our customers because we are also subject to regulations like any other utility, we could be taken to the Texas Water Commission, and challenged on our rate. The City of Paris needs to be in a position to defend and justify the rate being charged. Jack Stowe, a Partner of the firm of Reed & Stowe, 12660 Coit Rd, Dallas, Texas, appeared before the Council explaining that their proposal was based on the assumption that city staff would not be able to furnish any time or assistance; therefore, their contract does not take this into consideration; however, for every hour the staff can spend assisting them, it will lower their time requirement and in turn lower the contract price. Mr. Stowe explained the need for both Reed & Stowe and Freese & Nichols's study, one being the financial approach and the other will be from the engineering approach.