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278 D. Additional laboratory equipment for operational testing - while capable of performing basic tests now additional equipment would expand our capabilities. E. Paving for master lift station access road - desirable to have an all - weather road for easier and quicker service to the master lift station. F. Demolishing and repipe portions of old plant - from both safety, liability and esthetic view, it is recommended we demolish portions and pipe for possible future use portions of the old treatment plant. G. Sprinkler system for interior plant landscaping - reduce manhours involved in watering of grass and 'landscaping. H. Minor construction of sidewalks in the service area. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Rainey and seconded by Councilman Stone that the City proceed with plans to make application to the Texas Water Quality Board and the Environmental Protection Agency for the additional items of work. The. motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays. Concerning recommendation No. 3 as outlined in the city manager's recommendation above, Mr. Ed Farrow again appeared before the Council, stating that equipment delivery was one of the main causes for the late completion date. Mr. Farrow stated that a grit chamber had been ordered on November 2, 1972 and received about October 2nd or 3rd, 1974, that the blower system had been received about November, 1974.. City Manager Sweatt advised the Council that liquidated damages according to his re- comnmendation No. 3 would amount to approximately $8,000 to $10,000. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Rainey and seconded by Councilman NIhitaker to assess Elm Fork Construction Company with the actual damages tc the City occurring since October 11, 1974 to the completion date. The motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sweatt requested authorization to advertise for bids for furnishing ambu- lance service to Paris and Lamar County, such bids to be received April 14, 1975, at 10:00 A. M. A motion was made by Councilman Rainey and seconded by Councilman Hutchison that the request be approved. The motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Manager Sweatt recommended April 21, 1975, 5:15 P. M. be called for a special meeting to meet with the Commissioner's Court in the Lamar County District Court Room to consider bids received for ambulance service. A motion was made by Councilman Rainey and seconded by Councilman Hutchison to approve the recommendation. The motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays. tlayor Brunette advised the Council that it would be necessary to: set April 9, 1975, 7:00 P. M., as a special meeting as provided by the City Charter to canvass the elec- tion returns. A notion was trade by Councilman Hutchison and seconded by Councilman Rainey that the special meeting be so called. The motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays. City Mianager Sweatt advisee! the Council that an ordinance had been completed for organi- zation of the Building Hazard Comnmittee. Ordinance No. 2215: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF PARIS, BE AMEtIDED BY REVISING SECTION 7-•31 OF SAID CODE, PROVIDING THAT THE BUILDING HAZARD INSPECTION COMMITTEE BE COMPOSED OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC 14ORKS, THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE DIRECTOR OF COi °lMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN' CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. OF MARCH 10, 1975."