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189 questioning the Ordinance. Councilman Francis stated that the Infiltration /Inflow Project would partly influence future development of the City, and that he would like to make an amendment to the Ordinance. Councilman Francis made a motion to amend the Ordinance to pay the principle and interest from Ad Valorem Taxes, the motion was seconded by Councilman Williams and carried 4 ayes, 3 nays, Councilman Kohls, Councilman Kyle, and Mayor Malone voting nay. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council - man Wortham authorizing the preparation of an Ordinance calling for the payment of principle and interest for the project from Ad Valorem Taxes. The motion carried 5 ayes, 2 nays, Councilman Kyle and Councilman Kohls voting nay. A motion was made by Councilman Burnett, seconded by Councilman Williams calling for a special meeting Monday, March 16, 1981 7:00 P. M. for presentation of the Ordinance. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sokoll presented a request for street improvement on 41st Street S. W. Richard Babb, Consulting Engineer for the City of Paris appeared before the Council stating that a first class street for the area would cost $589,000. and presented an alternate for $137,000.00. Mr. Gene McWaters appeared before the Council and questioned cost of drainage presented by the Engineer. Mr. Alton Hess also appeared before the Council in behalf of the petition for paving. Director of Public Works, Dan Brotton, appeared before the Council and discussed the project. City Manager Sokoll advised the Council that the project would be placed in the five year plan, and which would probably lead to a bond issue in the future. City Manager Sokoll presented a request for rate increase from Texas Power & Light Company and recommended that the proposed rate schedule be suspended for 120 days. r— Resolution No. 2086 suspending the rate schedule of the Texas Power & Light Company for a period of 120 days for further study, investigation, receipt of evidence and a public hearing was presented. A motion was made by Council- man Burnett, seconded by Councilman Kyle for adoption of the Resolution. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. r