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RESOLUTION NO. 93 -013 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris has become aware of the traffic congestion at the intersection of Lamar Avenue and Collegiate Drive caused by the existing limitation of two moving traffic lanes only for the east bound traffic on Lamar Avenue; and, WHEREAS, it is perceived that the addition of a right turn lane for east bound traffic on Lamar Avenue to use in turning south on Collegiate Drive would alleviate the congestion of east bound traffic at this intersection; and, WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Paris for the City Council to support a project to add a right turn lane for east bound traffic on Lamar Avenue at the intersection of Collegiate Drive; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF 'TILE CITY OF PARIS, that they go on record as being in complete support of Texas Department of Transportation project entitled, "Business 82 at Collegiate Street in Paris, Lamar County, CSJ 004509059 "; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of the City of Paris be and she is hereby directed to furnish certified copies of this resolution to Bob L. Myers, District Engineer, to Jim Hall, Area Engineer, and to Jerry Keisler, Director of Transportation Operations. Passed and adopted this 4th day of February, 1993. Ge ge isher, Mayor ATTEST: `�o�A Cam. -ern Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk APPROVEI) AS TO FORM: T. K. Hayn s, City Attorney Councilman Brown asked to be excused from the Council meeting due to conflict of interest. A motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Williams excusing Councilman Brown. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays, and Councilman Brown departed the Council Chambers. Resolution No. 93 -014, accepting the donation of a Utility and Drainage Easement from Phillip A. McKinney to the City of Paris, was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Burnett for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays.