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000262 Regular City Council Meeting February 12, 2007 Page 7 utilized as part of the Felony Crimes Unit. He further explained that the Federal Government added an additional $30,000.00 for overtime of officers working on cases relating to ATF. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Freelen and seconded by Council Member Gray. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays. 10. Discussion and possible action regarding additional funding for MIS Fiber Project. Ernie Clark recommended that the $7,900.00 discussed at the last meeting, be added to the lease and the cost be spread among the departments that would benefit from it. Kent Klinkerman estimated the cost to be approximately $110.00 per department. Council Member Freelen made a motion to add the $7,900.00 to the lease and a second was made by Council Member Fisher. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays. 11. Discussion of Monthly Financial Report. Ernie Clark said he had asked Gene to prepare a summary reflecting fees that were above or behind what staff had expected, and it was included in their packets. Council Member Fendley inquired why the $7,900.00 was not taken out of the contingency fund. Gene Anderson replied that the Charter prohibited using the fund until the last ninety days of the budget year. Council Member Wilson clarified that the City was $227,000.00 behind in the water and sewer fund expenditures, after all adjustments were made. Ernie Clark stated in the future, he wanted an item on the Agenda wherein Council reviews and accepts the financial report. 12. Recognition of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting awarded to the City of Paris and the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement presented to W.E. Anderson, Director of Finance by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. Ernie Clark communicated the award to be very important to the City, especially when selling bonds. He remarked it was not an easily obtainable award. In addition, Mr. Clark informed the Council that the City had received at least six of these awards and recommended they be displayed at City Hall. Mayor Manning presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Gene Anderson. 13. Staff Reports: A. Report by City Engineer regarding TxDOT plans to widen Hwy 271 South from Loop 286 to County Road 15400.