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687 Mr. Clawson said that within 30 days they should be able to do that. City Attorney Haynes said that in part of those submittals, the City would like to have copies of the communications that he had been receiving from Greyhound and the Banks to verify what has been said. Mr. Alexander said we would go to Item No. 1, 740 3rd N. E., owned by Newton Woods, and the recommendation of the Committee gave 30 days to commence making necessary repairs, with 90 days to complete repairs or demolish and remove. City Attorney Haynes read a letter from the property owner's daughter, Ethelda Pleasant, requesting to delay the planned demolition. The reasons for the request are passed on her plans to restore the house, and she is trying to obtain a historical marker for the house. Mr. Carlton Cooper appeared before the Council representing the property owner, and further stated that he has spoken several times with Ms. Pleasant, and as of yesterday, she has made application to the Historical Society, but she does not know what the time frame is. Mr. Cooper feels that the front part of the house can be restored, but the back portion needs to be removed and Ms. Pleasant has accepted that, and her long term plan is to have a learning center for children as her mother put so much into education in the City of Paris. Mr. Cooper said what she really needs at this time is additional time in order to get a response from the Texas Historical Society. Ms. Pleasant is also in the process of applying for grants. Fire Chief, Steve Burgin, came forward stating that his recommendation would be to remove the hazard that the rear represents, remove that, secure the building, then he would be willing to talk with the lady and try to work with the community in trying to salvage the house. '—` It was the consensus of the Council for removal within 30 days of the back portion of the structure, secure the building, and give 180 days for review. Mr. Alexander said the next item is No. 14, 1.027 5th N. E., and it was the recommendation of the Committee that 30 days be given to commence making necessary repairs, with 90 days to complete repairs or demolish and remove. Mr. Cooper was present requested 180 days to repair the house. The Council was in agreement to give 180 days to repair the house. Mr. Alexander announced that the next item will be No. 55, 264 S. Main Street, the old Belford Apartments, the recommendation was to give 30 days be given to submit total plan, proof of financing, and begin to make necessary repairs, or demolish and remove. Kenneth Kammer was present telling the Council that he does have self financing to be able to restore the street level and the exterior of the building. Mr. Kammer said he would need more than 30 days to