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15- 46 Regular Council Meeting April 23, 2012 Page 5 A Motion to approve the application for an Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Grant was made by Council Member Grossnickle and seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Update and deliberate on sidewalk repairs. ` Council Member Pickle gave a presentation on ,the current condition of sidewalks, completion of sidewalk projects and upcoming sidewalk projects. Council Member Pickle pointed out that the utilities were being placed underground with these projects, which eliminated utility poles on sidewalks. He said there was still a lot of work to be done, progress was being made and that everyone must continue to focus on these projects. He said much of the projects had been accomplished through grant money and referenced the Texas Capital Fund Sidewalk Project. Council Member Pickle also proposed that during the budget process the Council address infrastructure issues, specifically where the sidewalks had already been replaced. He said they were,trying to make downtown more accessible and he would like to be able to budget one million dollars every year for these projects, and apply for grants as well. It was a consensus of City Council to continue working on the sidewalk project. Council Member McCarthy said he would like to see the projects extended into the neighborhoods. Council Member Pickle said the Safe Route to School Grant was in the process and if approved, that grant could help with sidewalks. 16. Update and deliberate on Americans with Disabilities "ADA" Act Coordinator for the City of Paris. Gene Anderson said that the City intended to designate an ADA coordinator citing it was not feasible or necessary to add a new full -time employee to accomplish this goal. He said that evaluation was ongoing as to whether or not to add the responsibility to a single employee or split the duties between two employees. Mr. Anderson told Council that a decision should be made by the end of the month. 17. Deliberate and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -044: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2011, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 TO MATCH EXPENSE LINE ITEMS WITH THEIR 2012 -2014 BUSINESS PLAN. THE TOTAL BUDGET DOES NOT CHANGE; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Gene Anderson said that the PEDC Board was requesting that their 2011 -12 budget be amended so that expense line items match their 2012 -14 business plan and that the total budget would not change. Mr. Anderson said that City Staff recommended approval. A Motion to approve the amendment was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Frierson. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.