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.$ a v 153 and in the meantime study the maps as presented by Hayter Engineering. The Motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Director of Community Development, Joe McCollum appeared before the Council recommending projects for the 1979 Community Development Block Grant Surplus Funds as follows "1. Installation of 6" water mains and/or paving for the following streets. a. 11th N. E. - Grove Street to Center Street b. 1st N. E. - Provine Street to Sante Fe C. 2nd N. E. - Provine Street to Sante Fe d. 11th N. W. - Campbell Street to Henderson Street. Water improvements will include upgrading of fire hydrants and new service connections to residence. Proposed paving consists of 8" base material with double penetration surface treatment. Total surplus funds available - $ 130,000.00." A motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Williams approving the recommendations of the staff. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sokoll requested authorization to advertise for bids for the City's depository for the two years beginning March 1, 1981. A motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Williams approving the request of the City Manager. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sokoll requested authorization to advertise for bids for a dump truck for the Street Department. A motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Williams approving the request of the City Manager. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Director of Finance, Greene reviewed the Property Tax Collection Report up to December 31, 1980. Mr. Willard Townsend, Manager, Lone Star Gas Company appeared before the Council to answer questions considering the City's request for leveling the gas rate in the City, increasing the gross receipt tax from 2'% to 3% annually, and increasing the service charges by the Company, and the elimination of the 10% late payment surcharge. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Kohls to call a public hearing on January 19th to consider the adjustment and the leveling of the gas rate. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Discussion was had concerning approaches to the handling of mobile homes on residential lots in the City. Mr. Skip Steely appeared before the Council and recommended that the City extend the territory of notification beyond the 200 feet presently being the policy of the City.