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Regular Council Meeting February 22, 2016 Page 8 22. Discuss and act on a Public, Educational & Governmental Access Channel (PEG) and public information program. A Motion to table this item was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 23. Discuss sale of city property and provide direction to city staff. Mr. Anderson said the City Council directed the staff to auction off property located at 811 Bonham Street and 616 W. Washington Street. He also said the health department building was jointly owned by the City and County and the County was agreeable to the sale of the property. Mr. Anderson explained asbestos problems existed in both buildings and in the interest of full disclosure to potential bidders, the extent of the asbestos contamination and related costs to abate and /or demolish the building needed to be determined. He further explained that both buildings had abatement inspections, and the staff had received estimates on the cost of abatement and demolition. Mr. Anderson said if the City goes out for bids with the intent of having the work performed, hopefully the bids will come in lower than the estimates provided. He said the estimate for abatement of the old health department was $68,000 and $25,000 to $30,000 for demolition. He said the estimate for abatement of the old police building was $225,000 and $75,000 to $100,000 for demolition. Mr. Godwin said there was someone interested in the police building and suggested selling it for the amount allowed by law in its current condition, because it may be more expensive to have the asbestos removed. Council Member Pickle said he would like wet demolition explored too. 24. Discuss and act on a professional services agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000, with Apex Geoscience for material testing services on the 2013 Bond Fund Water and Sewer Improvements Package 4 Project. City Engineer Carla Easton informed City Council that construction of Package 4 of the 2013 Bond Water & Sewer Improvement Project was read to begin. She explained that materials testing services were needed for quality control to ensure conformance with the plans and specifications. Ms. Easton said Apex Geoscience had submitted a proposal for work in the amount of $192,502.50 and they were a local firm with the resources to commit to this project. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 26. Discuss a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone and provide direction to city staff. A Motion to table this item was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 27. Discuss an Ordinance addressing the issue of panhandlers and provide direction to city staff.