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882 City Attorney Haynes presented the following petition for rezoning: Goldie Thomas Welch, Lot 21, City Block 315, from Commercial District to Commercial with Specific Use Permit District (52) Signs and Billboards; Don Wilson, Lot 7, Block 135, from Multiple Family Dwelling District Nol 1 to Commercial District; Robert Charles Mickens, Lot 17, City Block 72A, from Single Family Dwelling District No. 3 to Commercial District; Deanna Cobb, Lot 17, Block C, Eastfield Addition, from Single Family Dwelling District No. 2 to a Two Family Dwelling District No. 2; Ozzie Battle, Lots 4A -5B, City Block 44 -A from Two Family Dwelling District to a Commercial District. Mayor Clifford referred the rezoning petitions to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their study and recommendation at their meeting April 7, 1997, and before the City Council April 14, 1997 City Manager Malone called for consideration of and action on authorizing an expenditure from the Certificate of Obligation Series 1993 in the amount of $7,000.00 for construction of casual backstops within the City of Paris to be used by youth sports teams for practices. City Manager Malone advised that there will be two backstops at Travis Junior High School, Justiss Elem. School, Aikin Elem. School, and First Christian Church. A motion was made by Councilman Neeley authorizing an expenditure from the Certificate of Obligation Series 1993 for construction on casual backstops in the amount of $7,000.00. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fulbright, and carries 5 ayes, 0 nays. City Attorney Haynes reported that he was still negotiating with Mr. Don Wilson, as instructed by the City Council December 9, 1996, regarding Lot 4, City Block 178 -A. Mr. Haynes advised the Council that Mr. Wilson was still ready for the City to offer the property to him, and he was still trying to locate the current property owners. City Manager Malone reported that the Council had been furnished a copy of the Code Enforcement Initiative Report generated by the Police Department plus the Municipal Court on the progress that has been made. Mayor Clifford commented on there being a lot of volunteer compliance of the Code Enforcement by the citizens of Paris. City Attorney Haynes reported on the procurement of right -of -way for Martin Luther King Drive, and stated that he would like to follow the original Master Plan. City Attorney Haynes said there may be donations when we go West to connect with Campbell Street. Dick Boots, Director of Facilities, came forward announcing his retirement from the City. Mr. Boots said seventeen years ago he and his family moved to Paris, and he had never regretted moving to Paris. Mr. Boots expressed his appreciated to all the City Managers of Paris who had faith in his ability, and it had been a pleasure to work for Paris. Mr. Boots said that if all city staff strived to pull together, he feels that the City will prosper. Mr. Boots said this was