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Councilman Clifford further stated that he would be interested in seeing a Swimming Pool Ordinance requiring the fencing, permits, and fill spouts, and feels this would take care of all concern. ORDINANCE NO. 88 -002 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF PARIS, BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 28 -14 OF SAID CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHT OF REIMBURSEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE (1 %) PERCENT OF THE HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX COLLECTED AND TIMELY PAID TO THE CITY OF PARIS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $500.00; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF FEBRUARY 1, 1988 was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Kent, seconded by Councilman Fendley for adoption of the Ordinance. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Burnett announced that the Council would consider Item No. 9 at this time - discussion of political signs and the necessity for control of the recent enforcement activities regarding the Sign Ordinance. City Manager Malone advised the Council that the current Ordinance reads that if a sign is more than two square feet a permit is required with a cost of $15.00 for each sign. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Clifford to have an Ordinance prepared amending the Code allowing the use of 4' x 8' political non - lighted signs with a one time charge of $15.00 with them being put up 60 days prior to a primary or general election, and leave them up until 10 days after and election. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kent and carried 6 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Burnett called for the tabulations of bids for one Hydraulic Excavator, and the following bids were presented: Darr Equipment Co. - Dallas, Texas Time Payment - Sixty consecutive Monthly Installments of $1,980.42 Delivery - 105 days Conley - Lott - Nichols Machinery Co. - Longview, Texas. Time Payment - Sixty Consecutive Monthly Installments of $1,988.00 Delivery - 120 days City Manager Malone told the Council that B. A. Huddleston has recommended the low bid of Darr Equipment Company of the time payment of 60 consecutive monthly installments of $1,980.40 with delivery within 105 days.