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City Manager Malone presented a resolution authorizing the execution of a deed for approximately 3.53 acres being part of Lot 2, City Block 322, located in the 1700 Block of N. E. Loop 286 to Patt Swaim as consideration for right -of -way to be used for construction of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive located between 5th Street N. E. and 3rd Street N. W. City Attorney Haynes pointed out that the Council declared the Loop property to be surplus property in 1989. The City had this property actively on the market, and there was on contract for it, but the contractor backed out on the contract, and that is the only person showing any interest in this property in the seven years that it has been on the market. City Attorney Haynes said that the part of the property that would be left has more frontage on the loop. Mayor Cliffcrd said in his opinion, the loop property should be kept all together. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Thomas to table action on the resolution until additional information can be received. A. W. Clem, Attorney, came forward telling the Council that he has been working on this for a while in order to get this expedited because Mr. Swaim's health is not good, and this is one of the reasons why this should be followed through. Mr. Clem said the property that he is giving up an area that will permit the continuation of the 3rd Street right -of -way, a small amount for 1St Street N. W., and the continuation of MLK across North Main Street. Mr. Clem said that if this goes on for a while then it may be a while before it could be completed. After further discussion, Mayor Clifford seconded the motion to table action on this item. The motion failed with 3 ayes, and 3 nays. After additional discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Elder for approval of the resolution for execution of a deed for approximately 3.53 acres being part of Lot 2, City Block 322, located in the 1700 Block of N. E. Loop 286 to Patt Swaim as consideration for right -of -way to be used for construction of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive located between 5th Street N. E., and 3rd Street N. W. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fulbright, and failed with 3 ayes, 3 nays. Resolution No. 98 -005, authorizing and directing the Mayor of the City of Paris, Eric S. Clifford, to execute a special warranty deed conveying in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, the City's interest in the closing alley located in City Block 11, beginning in the south boundary line of City Block 11, 100 east of the southwest corner of said City Block 11; thence north 98.5 feet; thence east 116 feet to the west boundary line of 0 Street N. E. to the adjacent owners on either side of said alley, it appearing that the real and true owners of the described lots are Lots 2, 3, 41% 4A, and 5, City Block 11, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Councilman Fulbright for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays.