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"AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPERTY ON WEST KAUFMAN STREET, FROM A POINT 10 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF LOT 1C, BLOCK 9, SPERRY'S FIRST ADDITION, AND FROM A POINT lO FEET EAST OF THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF LOT 6A, BLOCK 9, SPERRY'S FIRST ADDITION, EACH OF WHICH LIE IN THE WEST PAVEMENT LINE OF 28TH STREET, S. W., IN A WESTERLY DIRECT - ION APPROXIMATELY 396 FEET TO A POINT 12 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTH WEST CORNER OF LOT 3C, BLOCK 9, SPERRY'S FIRST ADDITION, AND A POINT 12 FEET WEST OF THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF LOT 4A, BLOCK 9, SPERRY'S FIRST ADDITION, EACH OF WHICH LIE IN THE EAST PAVEMENT LINE OF 29TH STREET, S. W., IN THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF PARIS TO PUBLISH THE SAME THREE (3) TIMES IN THE PARIS NEWS AS REQUIRED BY LAW; APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FINAL ESTIMATE OF COSTS AND CON- SIDERATION PLANS OF SUCH STREET IMPROVEMENTS AS FILED BY THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF PARIS; FIXING THE CHARGES TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS AND THE CHARGES TO BE PAID BY-THE CITY OF PARIS; AND WITH THE INTENTION OF FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY AND AGAINST THE SAID PROPERTY ITSELF." was presented. A motion was made by Councilman Wunsch, seconded by Councilman * Fisher for adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 'hays. Mayor Brunette declared the Council in executive session and the regular session was closed. City Attorney Haynes discussed claims against the City and. the Texas Power and Light Company rate change procedure was also discussed. Mayor Brunette declared the executive session closed and the regular session open. Mayor Brunette stated he had appointed himself, Councilman Stone and Councilman Wunsch as a committee to study the Texas Power and Light rate increase request. Mayor Brunette stated he had received information concerning the Red River Valley Development Association meeting to be held February 17 and 18 and advised the Council that if they felt it was important to attend they could contact City Manager Greene for reservations. City Manager Greene advised the Council at this time that two items had been placed on the Agenda for discussion at the request of Councilman Malone. The City's policy on water and wastewater extension was first considered and Councilman Malone stated his interest in a pro rata ordinance which he felt was needed in order to provide fairer treatment to individuals who needed to extend water and sewer lines for their own use. The present policy was discussed by the Council and,-City Manager Greene stated he did not know the status of the pro rata ordinance but would start people working on it and compile information for Council consideration. Equipment needs in the Fire Department was the subject of discussion next and Councilman Malone stated his concern about the basic equipment such as helmet, coat, gloves and so forth and how they might compare with equipment recently developed. He requested the Council to investigate our needs for newer or safer equipment and the possibility of obtaining the same. *Correction: Resolution No. 1853 was left out. See minutes of Regular meeting - February 13, 1978. City Attorney Haynes presented Resolution No. 1853 authorizing application to be made for funds for the Community Development Block Grant Projects. Motion was made by Councilman Malone, seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays.