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ATTEST: FOR &R AIM \�.1\\ i MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL March 16, 1987 The City Council of the City of Paris met in special session, Monday, March 16, 1987, 5:15 P. M. in the Council roan of City Hall. Mayor Billy J. Burnett called the meeting to order with the following Councilmen present: Bill Bone, Travis Wortham, and W. C. Francis. Also present was City Manager, Michael E. Malone, City Attorney, T. K. Haynes, and City Clerk, Mattie Cunningham. Mayor Burnett announced that the special meeting was called for the purpose of consideration of and action on a request for authorization to proceed with utility relocation necessary for the construction of the Collegiate Drive Improvement Project by force account means. John Buss, Director of Engineering, appeared before the Council and discussed the funding of Collegiate Drive Extension Project. Mr. Buss summarized that the total estimated cost for the project is $1,631,171.24, $87,555.00 was spent in the City's fiscal year 1985 -86 for right of way, leaving a balance of $750,000.00 in drainage construction to be funded in future years, and $793,616..24 to be funding from this years budget. Mr. Buss stated that $600,000.00 has been budgeted in the 1986 -87 budget, leaving a balance of $193,616.24. Mr. Buss told the Council that it would be appropriate to charge $50,000.00 of the cost to relocate utility lines to the Utility Department and funds were available. The remaining balance of $143,616.24 should be taken fran Revenue Share Funds presently in account 25 -86 -00 -0903 which has a balance of - $200,000.00, and suggested creating a special account to encumber the $143,616.24 for the project. Councilman Folmar entered the Council chambers and assumed his seat at the Council table. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Francis, seconded by Councilman Folmar to proceed by force account with the utility relocation for the Collegiate Drive Improvement Project. The motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.