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66"' Mayor Burnett called for discussion and action on administration of the Hotel Motel Tax. City Manager Malone informed the Council that a request has been made by the Visitors and Convention Council of the Chamber of Commerce to seek input from the City Council concerning the contract with that organization for future administration of the Hotel Motel Tax in the form of Visitors and Convention Council. Dick Amis, 915 N. E. 28th appeared before the Council stating that the contract that the Chamber of C nTwrce has with the City started in 1976 and has been renewed in three year increments over that period of time, and it will expire again September 30, 1987 and in considering everyone's budget preparation and planning, would like to move forward and renew this contract for another term. Mayor Burnett stated that the Visitors and Convention Council in a previous meeting had agreed to set aside approximately three cents of the Hotel Motel Tax collection in a special fund for the purpose of a convention center. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Folmar to prepare a lease agreement with the Chamber of Commerce that will have a common expiration date as their contract with the City of Paris for administrating the Hotel Motel Tax which expires September 30, 1987. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hoog and carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Resolution No. 87 -037 authorizing and directing the Mayor, Billy Joe Burnett to execute on behalf of the City of Paris Addendum No. 1 to the Professional Service Contract with John Buss was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Wortham, seconded by Councilman Francis for approval of the Resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 1 nay, Councilman Folmar voting no.