1997-141-RES WHEREAS, CITY COUNCIL DID HERETOFORE ON THE 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER 1997
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-141
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris did heretofore, on the 9th day of
October, 1997, in Resolution No. 97-123, approve the re-advertisement for bids for furnishing
plant, labor, materials, and equipment and for performing all work required for the "PLUM
STREET 1900 BLOCK SURFACE WATER RUNOFF POLLUTION AND FLOOD
MITIGATION PROJECT," TXDOT Project No. CSJ 0901-29-905, which bids were received
until 10:00 o'clock a.m., Wednesday, November 5, 1997; and,
WHEREAS, the best bid for such construction was made by Hilliard & Sons
Contractors, Inc. of Paris, Texas, and it should be awarded the bid for such construction
following formal Texas Department of Transportation concurrence; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, that the bid
of Hilliard & Sons Contractors, Inc. for the "PLUM STREET 1900 BLOCK SURFACE
WATER RUNOFF POLLUTION AND FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT ," TXDOT Project
No. CSJ 0901-29-905, in the amount of $148,670.00, be, and the same is hereby, accepted and
let following formal Texas Department of Transportation concurrence, conditioned upon said
contractor meeting all of the terms and specifications included in the bid documents.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of December, 1997.
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ATTEST:
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-140
WHEREAS, the Texas Main Street Program of the Texas Historical Commission has been
created to assist cities to develop a public and private effort to revitalize their "Main Street" areas;
and,
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Paris that
the City of Paris make application for recertification under the 1998 "Main Street" Program as
a graduate city with the specific goal of revitalizing the central business district within the context
of the preservation and rehabilitation of its historical buildings; and,
WHEREAS, the form of the 1998 Application for Recertification, attached hereto as
Exhibit A, should, in all things, be approved, and the Mayor of the City of Paris, Eric S. Clifford,
should be authorized to execute the same; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, that the
City of Paris apply for recertification in the 1998 "Main Street" Program as a graduate city with
the specific goal of revitalizing the central business district within the context of the preservation
and rehabilitation of its historical buildings; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form of the 1998 Application for Recertification,
attached hereto as Exhibit A, be, and the same is hereby, approved; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Paris, Eric S. Clifford, be,
and he is hereby, authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City of Paris, the 1998
Application for Recertification under the terms and conditions and in the form shown in Exhibit
A, attached hereto; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the full-time position of a Main Street Program
Manager be, and the same is hereby, established, with travel funds being made available by the
City of Paris for the training of said Manager; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager be, and he is hereby, designated
to coordinate the program activities.
PASSED AND ADOFfED '''b 12'" d,y of N",~ ~
Eric S. Clifford, Ma~- -
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Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
APPROVED ~TO FORM:
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TEXASNUUNSTREETPROGRAM
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RECERTIFICATION APPLICATION
City Paris County Lamar
Mailing Address l' n Rml' Cln'l7 pATi" IT H4fi 1-110'17
Telephone Number (9'3) 785-7511
Name and title of person preparing this application:
Signature
Name (print or type) Terrv Townsend
Title Mainstreet M:lIn:llg-er
Telephone Number (903) 785-7511 ext. 250
PUBLIC OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the City of 'Paris endorses the submission of this
application and agrees to participate in the development of the local Main Street Program.
Signature of Mayor
Name (print or type) Eric S. CT.ifford
Title Mavor
EXHIBIT A
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1998 APPLICATION FOR RECERTIFICATION
CITY
Paris. Tey;as
DATE 1I-21-97
Narrative
1. What does your community expect to achieve from re-entering the Texas Main Street
Program as a graduate city?
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To build upon an already strong marketplace
Rehabilitation and preservation of a vi.\1tally strong and architecturally significant
downtown
To encourage economic investment by area merchants, developers and other investors for
the preservation and rehabilitation of historic commercial buildings
Continued and improved tourism
To improve merchant and property owner business practices
Long range community development
Economic education to downtown merchants and property owners
Parking improvements
To improve downtown infrastructure such as lighting, sidewalks, etc.
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Our goal is to recapture the vitality of The Central Business District. This section of our
community, once considered the heart of Paris is in desperate need of rehabilitation. The residents
in our city are quickly losing the community pride they once shared in the early 80's during the initial
Main Street Project, We hope this project will include more education for the merchant and property
owner, creating a long term difference in our historic city,
2. How will you fund the program?
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The City of Paris - General Fund
Texas Historical Commission - Education Services
Paris Downtown Development Association - Dues and Fund Raisers jor the Project
Private Investors
Merchants and Property owners
Loca/ Banking institutions - J,ong term low interest loans
State and Federal Grant Programs
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. Original Central Fire Station renovation
. Senator A,M Aikin's Building renovation
. Cotton Exchange Building renovation
. Horse and Buggy Rides, new business
. Historical Train Excursions
. Belford Apartments renovation
. Rodgers Wade downtown facilities renovation
. Lamar County Courthouse re/ilrbishing
. Bui/ding of a Greyhound Bus Station
. Plaza Community Theatre renovation
5. What current prohlems do you want the Main Street Graduate Program to address?
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Downtown Lighting
Consumer and Merchant Education
Parking
Downtown Association Teamwork and Pride
Continued Beautification of the Plaza Park and Building Facades
Street Scape Beautification
Trash Removal on the square is needed at least 5 days a week
Preservation of the entire Central Business District
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6. If the Main Street Manager will have responsibilities in addition to Main Street, please list
these additional duties, their corresponding hudgets, and the percentage of the Main Street
Managers time projected for each additional responsibility. (Note: The Main Street
Manager must devote at least 51 % of his or her time to Main Street.)
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% oftime
Total Budl!et
Main Street Manager
60%
$33,701.00
Director of Parks and Recreation
40%
$562,131.00
The City of Paris, although a population '?f 26.000, has been historically behind in parks and
recreation amenities/or the last 30 years, The parks and recreation department has no responsibilities
beyond the maintenance and upkeep of parkfacilities in the city. However, so that the new Main Street
Manager could divide his duties/airly, the City of Paris has taken the initiative of hiring a Recreation
Supervisor, This individual began her duties on December I, 1997 She will handle most of the
administrative responsibilities dealing with the parks and recreation department from this point,
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The initial program was well received by the public, We received a great deal of press
coverage and praise for the project in the early 80's, The project motivated several property owners
and merchants to take a stance on preservation of their respective facilities. However, merchant pride,
education and teamwork perhaps took a turn for the worst, Most merchants had their own agendas
and ideas about the jii/ure of Paris and the Central Business District. We failed to have any long term
goals or agenda of our own jor the project to succeed in the city of Paris. Therefore, the program
vanished with very liale trace of any project ever taking place. This is the reason we have chosen to
enter the program again with education as a primary goal.
This is only our opinion of what took place, Most of the merchants, property owners and city
employees have changed over the last 10-15 years, However the few that are still around, agree there
was no true drivingfiJrcefor the project or goals created between the merchants or property owners
at the time.
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Area 1- The Central Business District or Tarvet Area
This area is made up of the original 50 acre endowment of George Wright and the
surrounding "downtown" which was considered to be a multiple resource area. This arl1a. while
containing some of the oldest structures in town, generally dates from thejire of 1916 and is a great
repository of 1920'.1' American commercial architecture.
1 have included photographs of several structures.
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Job Description
Main Street Manager
Salary Range: $1011.54 Bi-Weekly
Shift: 8-5 p,m, \ Occasional Weekends\Holidays
Loeation: City Hall
Reports to: City Manager
Department: Main Street Project
Approved by: Mike Malone, City Manager
Date: December 2, 1997
Summary:
Three years of responsible supervisory or managerial experience in project administration,
Position requires knowledge of social and cultural activities; organization skills, verbal and written
communication skills, interpersonal and customer service skills.
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Coordinates downtown organization, promotion, design and economic redevelopment
activities,
Works with local organization to focus on downtown improvements, Assist downtown
association, Coordinates preservation planning.
Coordinates promotion activities for downtown, including sales promotions, special events,
printed materials and heritage tourism,
Prepare reports and schedules,
Promote the Main Street Project at schools, and other community meetings, organizations
and events,
Assist tenants and property owners with building improvement projects, Works with
public and private sector organizations in beatification, landscaping and public
improvement projects,
Coordinates economic development programs, including analysis and monitoring, business
development and business recruitment. Develops funding support and administers grants,
Administers all aspects of the project office, including record keeping, purchasing and
budget development.
Promote and maintain good customer service and public relations,
Other duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed anytime at the
discretion of the City Manager, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing,
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Terry Townsend
3040 E, Houston. Paris, Texas 75460 . 903-785-7716(h) . 903-785-7511(w)
PROFILE:
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
PROFESSIONAL
Talented and creative Professional with proven success in the planning, development and
management of projects for nationally recognized master-planned communities in Houston and
Dallas, Expertise in new project development, strategic planning. recruitment And training,
financial management, maintenance operations and community relations. Received regional
Texas Parks and Recreation, Tourism Society Award for project management, program
excellence and innovation.
THE CITY OF PARIS
Paris, Texas
Direetor of Parks and Recreation 1997-Present
Recruited to administer all aspects of the Parks and Recreation Department. Responsibilities
include the operation of one seasonal swimming pool and six parks, Supervising 6 maintenance
employees, Extensive interaction with Council, community, civic groups and school
administrators.
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THE WOODLANDS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The Woodlands, Texas
Recreation Superintendent 1993 - 1997
Recruited to research, develop and coordinate projects, programs and activities of the
Recreation Division, Scope of responsibilities include administering contracts for and
supervising contracted service providers; preparation and administration of operations and
revenue budgets; management of programs and membership registration; maintaining of
Recreation Division supplies and equipment; extensive interaction with board of directors,
community, civic groups and school administrators.
. Developed policies and procedures for all recreation and athletic facilities; wrote job
descriptions for staff; and developed salary structure for those positions,
IRVING PARKS AND RECREA TlON DEPARTMENT
Irving, Texas
Recreation Coordinator 1991 - 1993
Responsible for organizing and implementing athletic activities for all age groups, Scope of
responsibilities included promotion of recreation programs, coordinating leagues and activities
at the Recreation Centers and initial development of Community Special Olympic Program,
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Terry Townsend
3040 E, Houston. Paris, Texas 75460 . 903-785-7716(h) . 903-785-7511(w)
EDUCATION:
ASSOCIATIONS:
AWARDS AND
RECOGNmONS:
Howard Payne University
Brawnwood, Texas
B.S, , Parks, Recreation and Tourism 1991
Member Paris Downtown Development Association
Member Kiwanis International
Partners in Education - Memher alld Speaker
The Woodlands National Night Out - Board of Directors
Montgomery County Youth Coalition - Board of Directors
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Texas Parks and Recreation Society. Region 4 - 1997 Executive Development Commillee
The Woodlands Parks and Recreation Department -1996 Employee of the Year
Texas Parks and Recreation Society, Region 4 - 1996 Recreation Track Chair
The Woodlands Parks and Recreation Department - 1995 Employee of the Year
Texas Parks and Recreation Society, Region 4 - Fall 1995 CO/iferellce Speaker
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"IJWNTOWN PARIS, TEXAS - NOVEMBEr 997
1. Dixon Furniture & Appliance 46. Gene the Jeweler
2. Dixon Furniture & Appliance 47, Sleep World
3. Simpson's Wholesale & Vending 48. a. Empty
4. a. Empty, Former Cafe b. Gary Waite, Attorney
b. Royal Barber Shop c. Empty
5. Hibernia Bank d. Empty
6. Hibernia Bank 49. Slar-Net
7. Hibernia Bank 50. Paris Athletic League
8. Hibernia Bank 51, Paris Athletic League
9. Stone Title 52. Reep's Furniture
10. Tom Engle & Associates, Attorney 53. Empty
11. McLaughlin, Hutchison & Hurst, Attorneys 54. Centennial Life Insurance
12. paris Community Theater 55. Speciaity Fabric Works
13. a. Wiliiams Sporting Goods 56. a. Curiosity Antiques
b. Saffle's Antiques b, Locker Room Sports Cards
14. The Fashion 57. Abandoned Bank Drive Thru
15. Manna Music 58. Abandoned Bank Drive Thru
18. Saffle's Antiques 59. Empty
17. a. Jackson's Books 60. Kaufman Korner Mall
b. Empty, Former Plaza Mall 61. People's National Bank
18. a. Empty 62. Green's Furniture of Paris
b. Empty 63. Collegiate Shop
c. Nickerson & Burtner, Attorneys 64. a. Mi Lady Boutique
19. Lovett Building b. Texas Optical -1\
20. a. A-1 Office Suppiy c. Empty
b. Word of Life Christian Center d. Empty
21. a. La. Ham'mons 65. a. Paris investment Company
b. Covington Credit b. Empty
c. Millie's Boutique 66. Empty, Former Perkins Brothers Company
22. Grand Theater 67. a. Henry Printing? (Shur Shave)
23. a. Empty b. Henry Printing
b. Storage c. Bongo's Tattoo Studio
24, a. Dollarsaver Shopper d. Empty
b. Empty 68. a. Carla's Beauty Supply
25. a. Swaim Printing Company b. Darlene's Alterations
b. B&C Beauty & Barber Supply c. Norment & Castleberry Insurance
c. Paris Office Machines 69, Staples Jewelry
d. Empty 70, Magei's Grill
e. Deluxe Barber Shop 71, Leighton Cornett, Attorney
f. SPC Furniture Department 72. a. Lawrence Computer Service
26. a. Alexander's Engine Shop b. The Cracked Pot
b. Plaza Floor Covering 73. Genesis Heanh Facility
27. Empty? Former Perkins Building 74. Northeast United Life Insurance Company
28. a. Texas Antique Mall 75. a. Martial Arts Supply
b. Plaza Art Gallery b. Paris Citizens Finance
29. a. Empty c, Empty?
30, Unknown d. T. Clem & Associates
31. Levine's 76, Empty, G, I. Hodges Building
32. a. Empty n. PIC Warehouse
b. Levine's 78. KCS,Empty?
33. PJC Educational Resource Center 79. City Hall Annex
34. Pittman's Paint Store 80. Empty
35, McKay Music Company 81, a, Bernina Sewing Studios
36. Spanglers b. TSP Personnel Services
37. Credit Bureau of Paris c. The T-Shirt Shoppe
38. Culbertson Fountain d. Pets Unlimited
39. Valley Coins e. Swimming Pool Supply Slore? \
40. Market Square 82. a. World Finance Corporation ,
Reaps Furniture Warehouse b. The End Result " ;
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42. Famous Shoes 83. a, Paris Board of Realtors
43. Paris Optical b. McKinney & Associates Mental Health Services
44. a. Aikin Mens Wear Building 84, Former Paris Fire Museum
b. House Jewelry 85. a. Paris City Hall
45. Empty b. Former Central Fire Station
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Lamar County Chamber of Commerce. City of Peris, Texas
October 29, 1997
Mr. Terry Colley
Texas Main Street Program
Texas Historical Commission
P. 0, Box 12276
Austin, Texas 78711
Dear Mr, Colley:
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The Paris Visitors and Convention Council is currently working closely with the City of Paris on
the rehabilitation of the Santa Fe-Frisco Railroad Depot. This rehabilitation project has
encouraged a community-wide appreciation for our local historic sites for which we are grateful.
In addition, the Paris Visitors and Convention Council has successfully solicited the visitation of
an historic excursion train between Hugo, Oklahoma and Paris, Texas. The passengers have a
three-hour layovcr in which to experience our bcautiful downtown Paris.
In 1985 when Paris applied for Tcxas Main Street dcsignation, the Paris Visitors and Convention
Council wholeheartedly supported our city's participation, Now that there is a renewed interest
in participating in the program, we continuc to support our city's efforts,
I hope you will look favorably upon the City of Paris' application for participation as either a self-
initiated Main Street City or as a Main Street Graduate City, The re-designation will strengthen
our existing projects and greatly enhance continued development within our historic district.
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Terry Colley
Texas Main Street Program
Texas Historical Commission
P. O. Box 12276
Austin, Texas 78711
Dear Terry,
I am writing this letter to express my support for the
reinstatement of Paris, Texas as a Graduate Main Street City or
Self- Initiated Main Street City. This designation would help us
revitalize our town. Our plans are to make Paris and the
downtown area a tourist attraction in Northeast Texas, and a Main
Street designation would lend credibility to our efforts. The Lamar
County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors endorsed this
designation on August 26, 1997.
Our downtown square and fountain are known as the most
beautiful in the State of Texas and provide a focal point for the re-
development of downtown. I hope that Paris will receive favorable
consideration for this project.
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I wish to express my endorsement of the City of Paris, Texas as a "Main Street City,"
As a major employer in the Paris Community I believe that the Main Street program
could enhance the quality of life for our employees and their families. I also believe
that restoration of the City's prominent structures and facilities will enhance the
attractiveness of the area for prospective employees and businesses.
Designation of Paris as a Main Street City, I believe, will encourage broad participation
of the Lamar County citizenry in revitalizing the area. I encourage your support of this
worthwhile endeavor for the City of Paris.
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Publisher
August 29,1997
Terry Colley, Director
Texas Main Street Program
Texas Historical Commission
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Dear Mr. Colley,
The Paris News highly endorses the reinstatement of Paris, Texas, as a Graduate
Main Street City or a Self-Initiated Main Street City. We believe the residents of Paris
are eager to improve and revitalize our community.
Paris is blessed with many good qualities and resources. The Main Street program
will give our community leaders invaluable recruiting and marketing tools needed to
bring new businesses to Paris. Being a Main Street City will offer a dynamic boost to
the continued development of Paris.
Implemented correctly, the program will increase traffic to and within our city,
thereby sparking a growth in tourist industries. Paris has always been a proud city with
unlimited potential, and with the Main Street Program's help, we should be able to
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P.O. Box 12276
Austin, Texas 78711
Dear Mr. Colley,
On behalf of St. Joseph's Hospital and Health Center, I'd like to express our full
support for the reinstatement of Paris, Texas as a Graduate Main Street or a
Self-Initiated Main Street City.. .
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75 Years of Service to :J..f9rt/ieast 'Te1(,as
October 10, 1997
To whom it may concern:
As a member of the Paris Downtown Development Association, First Federal Savings
and Loan supports the Paris Main Street Program. We would encourage others to lend
their support to the project as well, to help our City to continue to grow and prosper.
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I am currently involved in renovation of the Wise-Fielding Home, a
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historical fabric of Paris and the increased need for professional
coordination and direction to promote the three historic districts here,
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Texas Main Street Program
Texas Historical Commission
P.O. Box 12276
Austin, Texas 78711
Re: Texas Main street Program
Paris, Texas
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Dear Mr. Colley:
I have been working in downtown Paris for the past 21 years
and have a strong interest in the continued development and
preservation of our central business district.
After serving 14 years as publisher of The Paris News, I
have spent the last eight years as a vice-president of First
National Bank in downtown Paris, which is the only building
on the square to sustain the 1916 fire. We were just
recently purchased by Hibernia National Bank.
I feel the Paris Main street Program will assure a unified
effort by citizens of Paris to promote and develop downtown
as a viable business and visitor attraction.
We will appreciate support and consideration from your
organization to make this effort a success.
Sincerely,
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HOUSE JEWELRY
Terry Colley, Director
Texas Main Street Program
Texas Historical Commission
PO Box 12276
Austin, TX 78711
20 October 1977
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This letter is in support of a proposal to reinstate Paris as a Main Street City. Our
firm has been in business in downtown Paris for the past 75 years. Programs like
Main Street are important to our survival. However, like most businesses in
downtown Paris, we have modest means to manage organizational activities of this
magnitude. Our prior experience with Main Street was positive. I attribute this to
the structure and support the Main Street program provided us.
I further support the notion to employ a public information officer who could
double as a Main Street Director. The success of the proposed program will be
contingent on a sound infrastructure and resource management.
We are concerned about the future of Paris and feel strongly that the reinstatement
of Paris as a Main Street City will be a wise investment in our future.
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October 16, 1997
Terry Colley
TEXAS MAIN STREET PROGRAM
Texas Historical Commission
P. O. Box 12276
Austin, Texas 78711
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Having owned and operated a business in downtown Paris for some 50 years,
I want to express my support of Paris as a Texas Main Street Graduate City.
Our downtown plaza is a beautiful place to see, but we very much need the
assistance of a project such as Texas Main Street to help save the vitality of the
area. The further development of the downtown would certainly add to our
community and economic growth.
I am encouraging others to support, as well as participate, in the project.
Sincerely,
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FIRST NATIONAL DANK BUILDING
108 BONHAM STREET, SUITE 300
PARIS. TEXAS 75460-4171
W. F. MOORI, (186B.19.~o)
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JAMES R. RODGERS
JUDY HODGKISS
R. WESLEY TIDWELl.
October 6, 1997
OF COUNSEL
HARDY).fOORE
(903) 7A4-4393
FAX (903) 785-0312
Terry Colley, Director
TEXAS MAIN STREET PROGRAM
Texas Historical Commission
P. O. Box 12276
Austin, Texas 78711
RE: Texas Main Street Program
Paris, Texas
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Dear Mr. Colley:
I am the managing partner of The Moore Law Firm, which is
located on the 3rd Floor of the First National Bank Building
in downtown Paris, Texas. This firm has been located in
this building since 1916. We intend to remain in the down-
town Paris area and are in the process of expanding our
practice to nine attorneys and will occupy approximately
10,000 to 12,000 square feet.
Our firm very much supports the Paris Main Street Program.
Downtown Paris may very will be the most attractive downtown
in the state of Texas. All of its central core remains in
tact and representational of commercial architecture prev-
alent in 1916 and 1917. Downtown Paris needs to be saved;
however it needs a unifying mechanism to do so. It is my
hope that the Paris Main Street Program will be that
mechanism.
Very truly yours,
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PAUL W. LANDERS. CIC
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115 South Main St.. Paris, Texas 75460
Telephone: 903 - 784-3323
Fax: 903 - 785-3065
MEMBER OF
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF AMERICA
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF TEXAS
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF PARIS
September 5, 1997
Terry Colley, Director
Texas Main Street Program
Texas Historical Commission
P.O. Box 12276
Austin, TX 78711
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I am asking you to support the reinstatement of Paris, Texas,
as a Graduate Main Street City or a self-initiated Main Street
City.
An attractive downtown area will increase this areas opportunity
for econimic growth. Our area of Texas is geographically
isolated, so we must take advantage of every asset we have to
promote economic development.
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Nov. 18, 1997
Terry Colley, Director
Texas Main Street Program
Texas Historical Commission
P.O. Box 12276
Austin, TX 78711
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Representing Rodgers-Wade Manufacturing Company, established in
Paris in 1856, as well as being actively involved in area business and
industrial, chamber of commerce, city and educational programs, I
support the application ofthe City of Paris to become a graduate Main
Street City.
The unified efforts of the city, the chamber of commerce, and
businesses on a project such as this have the potential to make a
significant impact on growth and economic development in Paris and
Lamar County. The quality of life here will be enriched by broadening
the interest in and involvement in the three historic districts in our city.
Sincerely,
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222 East Hickory Street
Paris, Texas 75460-2698
903-785-1653
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fax 903-784-1471
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November 23, 1997
Terry Colley, Director
Texas Main Street Program
P. O. Box 12276
Austin, Texas 78711
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As a 4'" generation owner of a II O-year old contracting firm and owner of
a historic downtown building, I am very interested in the continued growth
and vitality of our community.
Boasting of having the most beautiful down town plaza in the state, we
desperately need to revitalize and promote the entire area. The designation
and credibility of the Texas Main Street Program would be a valuable tool
to facilitate such endeavors. A thriving downtown is the core of ensuring a
high quality of life for Parisians.
I support the application of Paris as a Texas Main Street Graduate City with
great enthusiasm.
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Texas Historical Commission
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As a third generation owner of a ladies specialty shop in
downtown Paris which has been in business 52 plus years, I
certainly hope that the Main Street program will be
reinstated. Not only will Main Street rejuvenate our
downtown area, but it will give us as a community something
to be proud of.
We are in dire need of professional direction to enhance
the natural beauty of our city and to draw traffic and
business to the area. This all seems possible through your
program, so I hope you will strongly consider our need.
Thanking you in advance for your consideration in this
matter.
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Terry Colley, Director
Texas Main Street Program
Texas Historical Commission
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Austin, Texas 78711
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On behalf of Peoples National Bank, I'd like to express OUf full support for the
implementation of the Main Street Program in Paris, Peoples believes in the restoration
and preservation of the downtown area, that is why in 1989 Peoples purchased and
restored the building at 35 South Plaza, Establishing the Main Street Program in Paris
will not only enhance the attractiveness of the downtown area, but will also help to bring
new businesses into our city,
Peoples National Bank has always taken a very active role in the community and believes
that this program would be beneficial to Paris,
Sincerely,
PEOPLES NA TTONAL BANK
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2805 LAMAR AVENUE. PARtS, TEXAS 75460
WAL-MART SUPERCENTEA . PARIS, TEXAS 75462
LAMAR COUNTY
November 4, 1997
M.C. Superville, Jr.
COUNTY JUDGE
903-737-2410
Terry Colley
Director
Texas Main Street Program
Texas Historical Commission
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Austin, Texas 78711
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As an active and concerned member of the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, this
letter is written in support of the "Paris Main Street Program",
Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated and ifI may be of assistance please do
not hesitate to contact me,
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LAMAR COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
November 3,1997
Terry Colley, Director
Texas Main Street Program
Texas Historical Commission
P. 0, Box 12276
Austin, Texas 78711
Dear Mr. Colley,
On October 23, 1997, our organization met and voted 100% to support the efforts to obtain a
Main Street designation for Paris, Texas, again,
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Additionally, in the 1980's, many of our downtown area properties had absentee owners. Many
have changed hands now and are locally owned,
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Texas Historical Carmissim
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in ~ t:l-e story of t:l-e historic :irrp:rtan:e of t:l-e creb:al ch.nf:a..n arro..
in gett:irg relp fmu t:l-e canty ard city m irrprtant natters 9Xh as j:&kirg.
in p:arot:irg t:l-e ch.nf:a..n arro. as a CErlter for bJ.s:irEss, sp;c:ial eIIErlts, ard
celeI:rat:ia1s .
in p:arot:irg inl creat:irg t:l-e ch.nf:a..n arro. as a tarist arro..
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liAfFlE GAlLERY & CUSTOM FRAMINli
20 North Plaza
Paris. Texas 15460
Phone (903)785-8446
October 29, 1997
Mr. Terry Colley, Director
Texas Main Street Program
Texas Historical Commission
P,O, Box 12276
Austin, TX, 78711
Dear Mr. Colley,
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This letter is to inform you that we, Bob,Judye and Zach Saffle are most interested in reinstating Paris as a Main
Srreet Graduate City, We have invested quite a lot of time, money and work in our downtown businesses and
buildings for the last thirteen and one-half years, and are excited to learn that others are realizing the value of
downtown buildings, We also have an antique business and our son Zach has a costume shop within one of our
buildings, Both of these businesses draw people from outside the city, We see people from other countries often
who are traveling through Texas and want to see the downtown area of the second largest Paris in the world.
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