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c AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARIES LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 29.72 ACRES, MORE OF LESS WHICH IS LESS THAN TEN PERCENT (10 %) OF THE TERRITORY INCLUDED WITHIN ITS PRESENT CITY LIMITS, WHICH SAID TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS; APPROVING SERVICE PLAN AND PROVIDING ZONING FOR TERRITORY was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Fulbright, seconded by Councilman Jenkins for adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. ORDINANCE NO., 95 -008 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF PARIS BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 7 -47 OF SAID CODE; PROVIDING THAT THE REFERENCE TO DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BE CHANGED TO CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF FEBRUARY 1, 1995 was presented. A motion was made by Councilwoman McDonald, seconded by Councilman Clifford for adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. A motion was made by Councilman Fulbright, seconded by Councilman Jenkins to take a short break. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. The Council reconvened at 7:25 P. M. City Manager Malone called for the tabulations of bids for furnishing and delivery of (1) Term Life Insurance, (2) Stop Loss Insurance for its otherwise self - funded Medical /Dental Program, (3) Third Party Administration Services for the above coverage, (4) Maintenance Drug Program for employees of the City of Paris, and the following bids were presented: Health Care Benefits Five Plans Texas Municipal League One Plan Life Re Insurance Company Two Plans Tucker and Clark One Plan It was the recommendation of the Director of Finance, W. E. Anderson, to award the bid to Health Care Benefits using U. S. Benefits and Continental Life) as it would result in the lowest dollar cost to the City. A motion was made by Councilman Bell to accept the recommendation of Mr. Anderson and award the bid to Health Care Benefits. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fulbright, and carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Resolution No. 95 -001, resolving that an application be made to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for a Texas Recreation & Parks Account (TRPA) Program Grant in the amount of $250,000.00, being approximately 50% of the estimated COST of the municipal swimming pool project, with the City of Paris providing $250,000.00 in kind services, and funds, which matching share for this application is readily available at this time, was presented. Walter F. William, 1235 7th N. W. appeared before the Council speaking in favor of a city swimming pool stating that it will be really good for our kids. after further discussion,a motion was made by Councilman Clifford, seconded by Councilman Bell for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 1 nay, Councilman Jenkins voting nay.