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away. Mr. Becker said if you are a person out there, or a shipper or vendor and you are already established with Kiamichi and everything that you will be hearing from Fannin District at this time is they want to increase jobs, have a warehouse come in and many other things. Mr. Becker advised the city that they have those facts right now from the Kiamichi Railroad who would provide that right now. Mr. Becker said they have five day service at this time and if this is taken- way, you do not have a guarantee that will happen again. He said what you would be giving up is what you have proof of right now. Mr. Becker said as far as competition, you might want to look at that because if they can not get to all of the classes, the ones like we have access to right now with B &SF, UB at Grant for the west market, UT at Hope Arkansas for the east market, Kansas City from the north to south to the Louisiana and Gulf areas. Mr. Becker stated that the city has everything they are asking for. He -said the City has all the class ones that you could ask for, you have competition and you have a reasonable rate. Mr. Becker asked that the City to do a lot more research by asking customers in the city and make sure what he is saying is true. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman McCarthy to table action on this resolution. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. — Resolution No. 2001 -010, affirming that the City of Paris has complied with the requirements of the Public Funds Investment Act; amending the City's investment policy; making other findings and provisions related to the subject, and providing for an effective dated, was presented. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manning, seconded by Councilman Bell, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays.