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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Paris shall meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025. The meeting will be held at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman Street, in Paris, Texas. One or all Council Members may be attending remotely by audio and/or video conference, but the feed will be available to the public during the meeting. If the meeting is live streamed, it will be available at haps://Taristexas.,gov/pubtip. The matters to be discussed and acted upon are as follows: Opening Agenda 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Invocation. 3. United States Pledge of Allegiance & Texas Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Citizens' forum. (Persons desiring to address the Council must limit their presentation to no more than two minutes, and remarks must be limited to matters of city business. Speakers will not be allowed to cede speaking time to others. Unless an item is posted on the Agenda, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the Council from responding to any comments other than to refer the matter to a future agenda, to an existing policy, or to a staff person with specific factual information. Claims against the City, Council Members, or employees, including but not limited to claims in pending litigation, as well as individual personal appeals are not appropriate for citizens' forum.) If necessary, the City Council may convene into Executive Session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code regarding any item on this agenda. Consent Agenda Items on the Consent Agenda are approved by a single action of the Council, with such approval applicable to all items appearing on the Consent Agenda. A Council Member may request any item to be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as a separate item. 5. Approve minutes from the meeting of October 27, 2025. 6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards and commissions: a. Paris Visitors & Convention Council (8-18-2025 & 9-18-2025) b. Paris Economic Development Corporation (9-18-2025) 7. Receive September monthly drainage report. 8. Approve the annual letter of agreement with NewGen Strategies for Water & Wastewater Cost of Service (COS) Study for an estimated cost of $36,500.00. 9. Approve a Resolution casting 705 votes for Gene Anderson to serve on the Board of Directors of the Lamar County Appraisal District for a two-year term to begin January 1, 2026. 10. Approve the Final Plat of the Stone Haven Addition, CB 319, Lot 1, Block A, LCAD 403187, located in the 1800 Block of NE 34th Street. 11. Receive presentation about TDA Form Al 024 CDBG Section 3 Goals and Concepts as related to the CDBG Program and Grant Contract CDV23-0207. 12. Approve a Resolution of the City of Paris, Texas, authorizing professional service provider(s) selection for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA)/Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Program(s) funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and/or Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). Regular Agenda 13. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on an Ordinance considering the petition of Brian Evans -Brew Crew 2, LLC on behalf of Gwen Tomlin Garrison for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Retail ( R) on LCAD 21121, City of Paris, Block 313, Lot 7, 3870 Lamar Ave. 14. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on an Ordinance considering the petition of Brian Evans -Brew Crew 2, LLC on behalf of Gwen Tomlin Garrison for a Zoning Change from Agricultural (A) to Commercial (C) on LCAD 21121, City of Paris, Block 313, Lot 7, 3870 Lamar Ave. 15. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on an Ordinance considering the petition of Trava Drake on behalf of Kil Cha Choe Shirely for a Zoning Change from Planned Development (PD) to General Retail (GR) on LCAD 19800, Springlake Addition, Block 8, Lot PT 1, 267 N.E. 28"' St. 16. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on an Ordinance considering the petition of the City of Paris for a text amendment to Ordinance No. 1315, Subdivision Ordinance, Article X, "Design Improvements," Sections D., "Street Pavement," E., "Drainage," and G., "Waste Distribution System." 17. Receive a presentation about the US 82 West Paris entrance illumination project, discuss, and possibly take action. 18. Convene into executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. 19. Reconvene into open session and possibly act on those matters discussed in executive session. 20. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-081. 21. Adjournment. Certification I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board in the City Hall Annex, 150 First St. SE, Paris, Texas and on the City's website at www.paristexas.gov, no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 4, 2025. . .......... . ire .ice Ellis, City C erk jS)ecial Accommodations This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for special accommodations or interpretive services must be made forty-eight (48) hours prior to this meeting. Please contact Janice Ellis at (903) 784-9248 or jellis@paristexas.gov for assistance. Item No. 5 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS October 27, 2025 The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas. Present: Mayor: Mihir Pankaj Mayor Pro -Tem: Gary Savage Council Members: Mickey Ellis, Rebecca Norment, Alix Putnam, and Tracy Attebury City Staff: Rose Beverly, City Manager; Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Randy Tuttle, Assistant Police Chief, Michel Sorrell, Interim Finance Director; Gene Anderson, Interim Finance Director; Osei Amo-Mensah, City Planner; M.A. Smith, Director of Public Works; and Clyde Crews, Fire Marshal Absent: Council Member: Shatara Moore O enin , A ),enda 1. Call meeting to order. Mayor Pankaj called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Invocation. Gene Anderson gave the invocation. 3. United States Pledge of Allegiance & Texas Pledge of Allegiance. City Council led the United States Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge of Allegiance. City Council and staff expressed their appreciation to Gene Anderson for his many years of service to the City of Paris. Mayor Pankaj reminded everyone of Trunk or Treat on October 31St at the Love Civic Center Pavillion, the United Way Day of Action on October 31 st to clean up an old, neglected cemetery and the Love Your Block scheduled for November 8"'. 4. Citizens' forum. Regular Council Meeting October 27, 2025 Page 2 Bill Townsend, American Legion Post 3 0 — he expressed concern about moving the Eiffel Tower due to cost and parking. He also said his group was denied entry to the Festival of Pumpkins because they were limiting the number of vendors. He said last year they raised $400.00 which was used to purchase pencils for Crocket Intermediate School. Amy Burton Eves, 3925 Alpine, representing the First District of Texas, for Crockett American Legion - she opposed relocating the tower. She also said they were denied access to the Festival of Pumpkins and that should not have happened, citing they did fundraisers at these events and assist local schools. Consent A , enda Mayor Pankaj inquired of Council Members if they wished to pull any items from the consent agenda for discussion. There being none, a Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Council Member Norment and seconded by Council Member Putnam. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 5. Approve minutes from the meetings of September 16, 2025, and October 13, 2025. 6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards and commissions: a. Love Civic Center & Paris Visitors & Convention Council quarterly reports b. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone "TIRZ" Board (9-11-2025). c. Love Civic Center Board (7-10-2025) d. Board of Adjustment (8-5-2025) e. Main Street Board (9-9-2025) £ Planning & Zoning Commission (8-4-2025) g. Paris Public Library Advisory Board (8-20-2025) 7. Receive September monthly financial report. 8. Approve Change Order #1 for the 2025 Mill and Overlay, increasing the project in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 9. Approve Change Order #1 for the 7th Street S.W. Reconstruction Project, increase the project by $21,500.00 for an asphalt roadway tie-in and additional shoulder rock; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 10. Approve a Utility Easement for Oncor Power at the new Veteran's Memorial Museum. 11. Approve the Final Plat of the Brown 323 Addition, Lot 1, Block A, LCAD 54843, located at 3225 N.W. 19" Street. 12. Approve the Final Plat of the Trinity 323 Addition, Lot 1, Block A, LCAD 18814, located in the 2100 Block of FM 79. Regular Council Meeting October 27, 2025 Page 3 13. Approve the Replat of the Maxey Addition, Lots 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, Block 8, LCAD 13010, 13011, vacant lots on W. Campbell Street. 14. Approve the Replat of the Morrell Square Addition, Lots 3A & 4A, Block A, LCAD 18290, located in the 2800 Block of N.E. Loop 286. Re ular A ends 15. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2025-018: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF "CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025 (FORESTBROOK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 IMPROVEMENT AREA #1 PROJECT)" AND APPROVING VARIOUS DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SUCH BONDS. City Attorney Stephanie Harris outlined the history of this item and stated this action tonight would be selling of the bonds. Mark McLiney of SAMCO said this would not be a cost to the City but would be paid only from the residents living in the development. He reported that in the next couple of weeks the contractors would start building homes, and that this project would support two million dollars payable over thirty years. A Motion to adopt an Ordinance approving the issuance and sale of the "City of Paris, Texas, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (Forestbrook Public Improvement District No. 1 Improvement Area 41 Project)" and approving various documents related to such bonds was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage and seconded by Council Member Ellis. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.. 16. Discuss and act on an Agreement for Special Assessment Collector between the City of Paris and TxGovSolutions, LLC for collection of assessments for Forestbrook Public Improvement District No. 1. Ms. Harris said this was the ultimate goal and was part of the previous item. She also said expenses had been and would be borne by the developer and the PID. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage and seconded by Council Member Norment. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 17. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2025-019: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR THE CITY OF PARIS FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) TO RETAIL ( R) FOR THE CITY OF PARIS BLOCK 44, LOT 2, 650 BONHAM RD., LCAD PARCEL NO. 14044; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Regular Council Meeting October 27, 2025 Page 4 City Planner Osei Amo-Mensah said the applicants were seeking an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan from Low Density Residential on a portion of the lot to Retail for Future Land Use Map of the property. Ile reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this request. Mayor Pankaj opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Pankaj closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Putnam and seconded by Council Member Attebury. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 18. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2025-020: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED TO CHANGE THE ZONING FOR CITY OF PARIS BLOCK 44, LOT 2, LCAD PARCEL NO. 14044, LOCATED AT 650 BONHAM ROAD, FROM GENERAL RETAIL (GR) TO A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C); PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Amo-Mensah said the applicants were seeking a zoning change from a General Retail to Commercial District, rezoning the entire property to commercial use. He also said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this change. Mayor Pankaj opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Pankaj closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Ellis and seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 19. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2025-021: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED TO CHANGE THE ZONING FOR SPRINGLAKE ADDITION,_ BLOCK 8, LOT 2-A AND 3, LCAD PARCEL NO. 19801, LOCATED AT 257 N.E. 28tH STREET, FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) TO GENERAL RETAIL (GR); PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Amo-Mensah said the owner was seeking a zoning change from Planned Development to General Retail for the purpose of construction of three retail stores. He also said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this change. Regular Council Meeting October 27, 2025 Page 5 Mayor Pankaj opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Pankaj closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Norment and seconded by Council Member Attebury. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 20. Receive a presentation about the proposed Belle Vue Housing Development. Stephen Smith representing Belle Vue gave a presentation regarding a possible housing development. Patrick Boerne, PID consultant, stated they would like to come back to the Council next month regarding consideration of a PID. 21. Receive a presentation from Connie Lawman about the Paris Public Library. Library Director Connie Lawman reviewed ongoing programs, passive programs, pop- up programs, SWAPS and announced that from 2021 to 2024 the library had an additional 10,000 people come to the Library because of the programs. 22. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2025-022: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO TRANSFER UNENCUMBERED FUNDS FROM VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OR RESERVES TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO OVER -EXPEND THEIR ORIGINAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Interim Finance Director Gene Anderson said this was the year end "housekeeping" ordinance, which increased certain general fund departmental budgets to cover expenditures. He also said these increases were mostly offset by decreasing other general fund departmental budgets which have an appropriation surplus. He reported that however, the 2024-25 budget was increasing by $218,656.00 to cover the anticipated expenses. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage and seconded by Council Member Norment. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 23. Discuss and act on a contract with Sterling in the amount of $154,084.73 for professional services and equipment related to the renewal of the City's Dell infrastructure and the implementation of the Police Department's Disaster Recovery Plan. IT Manager Celso Arrieta explained the existing Dell server infrastructure would be out of support as of October 2026. He said after evaluation, staff recommended moving forward with Sterling to provide the required equipment and professional services for implementation. Regular Council Meeting October 27, 2025 Page 6 A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Ellis and seconded by Council Member Putnam. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 24. Discuss and act on a contract with Claro Enterprise Solution in the amount of $127,128.41 for professional services related to the implementation of the City's 311 Platform. Mr. Arrieta said the City identified the need to implement a 311 platform to enhance citizen engagement and improve service delivery across departments. He said the platform would provide residents with a centralized system to submit service requests, track progress, and access information in a more efficient and transparent manner. Mr. Arrieta explained that the 311 solution required professional services from a qualified vendor with experience in municipal platforms and citizen service management. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Putnam and seconded by Council Member Norment. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 25. Convene into executive session pursuant to: A. Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1), as follows: Project Star Anchor. B. Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. C. Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. Mayor Pankaj convened City Council into executive session at 6:31 p.m. 26. Convene into open session and possibly take action on those matters discussed in executive session. Mayor Pankaj reconvened City Council into open session at 7:41 p.m. A Motion to approve PEDC's purchase of the 63.12 acres on the southeast loop from Paris Jr. College was made by Council Member Norment and seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. Regular Council Meeting October 27, 2025 Page 7 2T Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-081. No future events were referenced. 28. Adjournment. There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Savage and seconded by Council Member Ellis. Motion carried, 6 ayes - 0 nays. Mayor Pankaj adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m. MIHIR PANKAJ, MAYOR JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK Item No. 6 MINUTES OF THE PARIS VISITORS AND CONVENTION COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS August 18, 2025 The Paris Visitors and Convention Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 4:00 p.m. on August 18, 2025, at the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce board room, 8 West Plaza, Paris, TX. Present: Board Members: Chadlee Johnston, Brandon Kellum, Thomas McMonigle, Eric Guillot, Bradley Hilliard, Anwar Scott, Kristie Hearne, Monica Clement, Paul Strunc, Brittany Iltis, Denise Moffitt, and Bud Mistry. City Representatives: Rose Beverly and assistant. Absent: Board Members: Misty Halcomb, Lindsey Thoms, Lindsey Bounds and Cody Head 1. Call meeting to order. Chadlee Johnston called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. 2. Citizens' Forum. No one present. 3. Approve minutes from the meeting of June 2025. A motion to approve was made by Brad Hilliard, seconded by Eric Guillot. Motion carried. 10 ayes, 0 nays. 4. Receive financial report of June 2025, by Denise Moffitt. A motion to approve was made by Thomas McMonigle, seconded by Bud Mistry. Motion carried. 10 ayes. 0 nays. 5. Discuss and act on funding request for Ink'd Society Tattoo Expo on August 15-17, 2025. Based on the scoring criteria, a motion to approve $2075 was made by Brad Hilliard, seconded by Paul Strunc. Motion carried. 10 ayes. 0 nays. 6. Discuss and act on funding request for Paris Balloon and Music Festival on September 12-13, 2025. Based on the scoring criteria, a motion to approve $2325 was made by Eric Guillot, seconded by Brandon Kellum. Motion carried. 10 ayes. 0 nays. 7. Discuss and act on funding request for Paris Pair on September 20, 2025. Based on the scoring criteria, a motion to approve $2500 was made by Paul Strunc, seconded by Eric Guillot. Motion carried. 10 ayes. 0 nays. 8. Discuss and act on funding request for Bug Tussel Trek on September 27-28, 2025. Based on the scoring criteria, a motion to approve $1600 was made by Eric Guillot, seconded by Bud Mistry. Motin carried. 10 ayes. 0 nays 9. Discuss and act on a funding request for the RRV Veterans Shenandoah Concert on October 4, 2025. Based on the scoring criteria, a motion to approve $1700 was made by Eric Guillot, seconded by Paul Strunc. Motion carried. 10 ayes,0 nays. 10. Paul stated that we would like to donate $5K to TMBRA with the extra income made for maintenance on the track. Motion to approve by Brad, seconded by Thomas. Motion carried, 10 ayes. 0 nays. 11. Karen Dougherty stated that the Tour de Paris had 754 registered cyclists. It was all a success. 12. Paul Allen stated that the trolley is getting old and hard to find parts for. He asked the board to think about what we want to do when it stops running. He will get some costs and send them to the board. He then stated that we have some new things we are looking at, such as mini drag boat races, indoor archery, and kayak fishing. He also stated that a marathon wants to go from Farmersville to New Boston. 13. Adjourn. There being no further business, A Motion to adjourn was made by Board Member Eric Guillot, seconded by Board Member Brad Hilliard. Motion carried, 10 ayes — 0 nays. Chadlee Johnston, Chair, adjourned the meeting at 4:38 p.m. MINUTES OF THE PARIS VISITORS AND CONVENTION COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS September 18, 2025 The Paris Visitors and Convention Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 4:00 p.m. on September 18, 2025, at the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce board room, 8 West Plaza, Paris, TX. Present: Board Members: Thomas McMonigle, Bradley Hilliard, Paul Strunc, Chase Coleman, Josh Williams, Cody Head, Lindsey Bounds, Denise Moffitt, and Bud Mistry. City Representatives: None. Absent: Board Members: Lindsey Thoms, Monica Clement, Anwar Scott, Brittany Iltis, Kristi Hearne, Brandon Kellum, Chadlee Johnston. Call meeting to order. Paul Allen called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. 2. Citizens' Forum. No one present. 3. A motion to accept Josh Williams to the VCC board was made by Thomas McMonigle, seconded by Chase Coleman. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays. 4. Approve minutes from the meeting of August 2025. A motion to approve was made by Chase Coleman, seconded by Brad Hilliard. Motion carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays. 5. Receive financial report of August 2025, by Denise Moffitt. A motion to approve was made by Bud Mistry, seconded by Paul Strunc. Motion carried. 9 ayes. 0 nays. 6. Discuss and act on funding request for Mannequin Night on October 18, 2025. Based on the scoring criteria, a motion to approve $1725 was made by Brad Hilliard, seconded by Denise Moffitt. Motion carried. 9 ayes. 0 nays. 7. Discuss and act on funding request for PBA 50 on October 18-19, 2025. Based on the scoring criteria, a motion to approve $1875 was made by Denise Moffitt, seconded by Chase Coleman. Motion carried. 9 ayes. 0 nays. 8. Discuss and act on funding request for River Run Horror Fest on October 18, 2025. Based on the scoring criteria, a motion to approve $2050 was made by Denise Moffitt, seconded by Bud Mistry. Motion carried. 9 ayes. 0 nays. 9. Discuss and act on funding request for Festival of Pumpkins on October 25, 2025. Based on the scoring criteria, a motion to approve $1925 was made by Paul Strunc, seconded by Chase Coleman. Motin carried. 9 ayes. 0 nays 10. Karen Dougherty stated that the Outlaw Boat races, and Bug Tussle are all coming up. 11. Paul Allen stated that the trolley is getting old and hard to find parts for. The plan is to earmark some marketing money for a new trolley. Paul Allen thanked Bud Mistry for his time on the VCC board. He also stated that Alicia Moore would be joining the VCC board. A motion to approve was made by Cody Head, seconded by Denise Moffitt. Motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays. 13. Adjourn. There being no further business, A Motion to adjourn was made by Board Member Brad Hilliard, seconded by Board Member Bud Mistry. Motion carried, ___.9ayes — 0 nays. Paul Allen, President, adjourned the meeting at 4:18 p.m. SR,,,,,,!!A,, T E X t ,1 iP CON1sru i ,r CIVIX,w� "r�N�Il,,,"IY&ti i� ,� R „rC h , l,Jgh .r PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MONTHLY MEETING Depot Community Room Paris Economic Development Corporation 1125 Bonham St. Paris, Texas 75460 Thursday, September 18, 2025 5:30 P.M. Board Members Present: Josh Bray, Chairman Curtis Fendley, Vice Chairman Erik Roddy Mark Homer Marshall Dougherty MINUTES Staff Present: Maureen Hammond, Executive Director Adam Cawthon, Executive Assistant Sarah Moore, Project Coordinator Legal Council: Casey Gain, PEDCAttorney Call to Order Chairman Josh Bray called the monthly board meeting of the Paris Economic Development Corporation to order at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Invocation Mr. Roddy gave the invocation. Welcome and openin Remarks Chairman Bray opened by expressing appreciation to everyone in attendance. Citizens' I Chairman Bray invited those present to speak during the Citizens' Input. No one came forward, and Chairman Bray closed citizens' input. Page 1 of 4 ANOPA, R, I S R A °' . ufNdwQtl�+daNhu'«hY pbD ��G".➢,.�I�O i�W7149 +�4�kalk,�-0Bl''iw%k°4, Discuss and Considf the August 19 2025 Meeting Minutes Chairman Bray presented the August 19, 2025, meeting minutes for review and discussion. Mr. Fendley made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Roddy seconded the motion. Vote: S -ayes to 0 -nays Discuss and,Consider A p val of thewAu ust 2025 Financial Statements Executive Director Maureen Hammond presented financial reports ending August 31, 2025. Total assets were reported to be $10,933,330. Total liabilities were reported to be $1,988,519, leaving the PEDC with a total net position of $8,944,811. Ms. Hammond continued with the income statement for the month, citing the reported total revenue as $214,461. She continued the financial report for the month of August by presenting total expenditures and net income for the month. Ms. Hammond commented that sales tax revenues for the fiscal year were ahead of budget, while expenses were under budget. She noted that the PEDC anticipates providing incentive payments within the next month. She further noted that the PEDC had received a second pay request for the EDA Grant totaling approximately $504,000, and that this payment would be reflected in next month's financials. Ms. Hammond opened the floor to questions regarding the August financial reports. Mr. Bray asked if the remaining EDA Grant balance was resolved with the recent payment. Ms. Hammond noted approximately 1 million dollars have been reimbursed to -date of the 1.3 million dollar grant. There were no further questions. Mr. Roddy made a motion to approve the financial statements as presented. Mr. Homer seconded the motion. Vote: 5 -ayes to 0 -nays Report on Committees to be Ap a inted_b goardaChair grson Chairman Bray reminded the Board that, as a result of discussions during the Board Planning Session earlier this year, he had considered establishing additional committees to focus on the future goals of the Board. He suggested the formation of an Entrepreneurship Committee and a Building Committee. He elaborated on the objectives of the Building Committee, noting that its initial aim would be the research and consideration of constructing a spec building and to review the cost of constructing a new office building for the PEDC. He noted that he would be contacting members of the Board within the coming week to discuss the formation of these committees and consider any desired changes to existing committees. He reminded the Board that these committees would convene on an as -needed basis, ranging from weekly meetings to quarterly meetings. Mr. Bray opened the floor to questions regarding his report on committees to be appointed. There were no questions. Re ort and U dates b Executive DirectorwMaureen Hammond Acquisition of 102 -Acre Tract of Land: Ms. Hammond noted that closing on the 102 -acre tract of land occurred on September 11, 2025. Page 2 of 4 �N4 X40 S /mf0(ktib� t i CCV ErnPR— EDA Grant Project for the NW Industrial Park: Ms. Hammond noted that the concrete and sign relocation work on the NW Industrial Park entry had been completed. She expressed that the PEDC would not be moving forward with the installation of fiber internet, and she was actively working with EST and J&L Paving to explore additional avenues to utilize the remaining EDA Grant funds. Mr. Roddy asked what the remaining grant funds to -date were. Ms. Hammond responded that approximately $100,000 remains in grant funding. She opened the floor to recommendations from the Board regarding the use of the remaining funds. Mr. Bray suggested further extending 34th Street and considering options that would benefit American SpiralWeld Pipe. Mr. Roddy suggested concrete work for a future PEDC office. Ms. Hammond noted that she would review and consider all recommendations. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1: Ms. Hammond provided an update on the removal of Zone 4 (primarily consisting of the Gene Stallings Business Park) from TIRZ No. 1. She noted that, during the recent TIRZ Advisory Board meeting, City of Paris legal staff was asked to draft an ordinance to this effect, which would require a vote by the Advisory Board during the October board meeting. Turner Industries Job Fair: Ms. Hammond reminded the Board that Turner Industries provided notice that the facility would be closing on September 30, 2025. She noted that Turner Industries requested assistance from the PEDC to coordinate a job fair for its employees, and that notice was sent to primary employers around the Lamar County area. She noted that the job fair was scheduled to take place on September 18, 2025, and that she would provide feedback to the Board when available. East Texas A&M College of Science and Engineering Industry Connect Day: Ms. Hammond noted that the PEDC was coordinating with East Texas A&M to host an Industry Connect Day. She explained that the goal of this event would be to showcase local employers and job opportunities in the area and that the focus of the event would be artificial intelligence. She noted that the tentative date of the event was November 7, 2025, and that additional details would be provided to the Board at a later date. Business Retention and Expansion Site Visitation Program: Ms. Hammond noted that, as time has allowed, the PEDC has continued its Site Visitation Program with local employers. She reminded the Board that the PEDC had begun this program by visiting employers in the trailer manufacturing industry and that these employers had expressed concerns regarding workforce challenges and utilities. She noted that Atmos Energy had provided the PEDC with a form to track employers with natural gas needs and that further updates would be provided at a later date. Ms. Hammond opened the floor to questions regarding her updates. There were no questions. Convene into Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to Page 3 of 4 o� Us�v li� � �, �;;; �� �'J ��Vuti t,¢�i4 PvYr i�,7.�b4ire(I+wSN r�k,UU ��,D1r4d1?ii Wdp�'^0 1) discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have to locate, stay, or expand, in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or 2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or another incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1), to wit: a) Project Fancy Dirt b) Project Catalyst c) Project Star Anchor II. Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss and deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. Chairman Bray convened the Board into Executive Session at 5:46 p.m. Reconvene i,nto_O en Session andel Consider,A,ction on Item s Discussed in the Executive Session Chairman Bray reconvened the Board into an Open Session at 6:20 p.m. Mr. Bray expressed that no action was needed on items discussed in Executive Session. Discuss_Future A ends Items, Chairman Bray opened the floor to discuss future agenda items. No items were brought forward for discussion. Closin .Remarks None Chairman Bray declared the meeting adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Adam Cawthon Executive Assistant Paris Economic Development Corporation Page 4 of 4 Item No. 7 W W W W W W W W W W '... 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STATUS OF ISSUE: This agreement is for the 2026 Water & Wastewater Cost of Service Study, and the services are outlined in the attached agreement. The services outlined in the attached letter of agreement. BUDGET: The estimated cost of services is $36,500.00. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the annual Letter of Agreement with NewGen Strategies. Docusign Envelope ID: 7309D26F-3B1B-4E87-A9F4-529116D4F065 October 23, 2025 via email: rbeverly@paristexas.gov Ms. Rose Beverly City Manager City of Paris 135 SE 15Y Street Paris, Texas 75460 Subject: 2026 Water and Wastewater Cost of Service Study Dear Ms. Beverly: 275 W Campbell Rd Suite 440 Richardson, TX 75080 Phone: (972) 680-2000 NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC (NewGen) is pleased to once again have this opportunity to provide our services to the City of Paris (City) in performing the City's contractually required water and wastewater cost of service (COS) study. It is our understanding that the scope of services for this engagement will include the following: ■ For the City's contract customers, conduct a COS study in accordance with the contractual terms; ■ Perform a COS study for the City's retail water and wastewater customers; ■ Discuss with City staff the preliminary findings from the COS studies; ■ As may be requested, meet collectively with the City's contract customers to explain the COS development and corresponding rates; ■ Develop a final report of findings and recommendations; and ■ Present findings of the Study to the City Council. Based on our understanding of the services to be provided, NewGen estimates the price to perform the above scope of services at $36,500. NewGen invoices its clients monthly for actual hours worked at our then -applicable hourly billing rates, plus out-of-pocket expenses incurred at cost, with payment due within ten (10) days of receipt. Our standing hourly billing rates, which will remain in effect through December 31, 2025, are as follows: Economics I Strategy I Stakeholders I Sustainability www.newgenstrategies.net Docusign Envelope ID: 7309D26F-3131l3-4E87-A9F4-529116D4F065 Ms. Rose Beverly October 23, 2025 Page 2 NewGen Strategies and Solutions 2025 Billin Rates Position Hourly Billing Rate Partner $280 —$425 Principal $265 —$425 Senior Manager $235 —$295 Manager $205 —$245 Senior Consultant $180 —$205 Consultant $165 —$180 Administrative Services $135 Note: Billing rates are subject to change based on annual reviews and salary increases. This agreement is subject to cancellation by the City with thirty (30) days prior written notice provided to NewGen. In the event of cancellation, all labor and expense charges incurred by NewGen through the date of cancellation will be considered due at the time notice of cancellation is delivered, regardless of work product and/or engagement status. By engaging NewGen, you agree that the services rendered by NewGen will be performed in accordance with instructions or specifications provided by City staff and will be provided with the degree of skill and judgment exercised by recognized professionals performing services of similar nature and consistent with the applicable industry best practices. You further agree that compensation for services rendered will be provided to NewGen regardless of the outcome of the engagement. Additionally, the City and NewGen mutually agree that during the term of this Agreement and for a period of one (1) year after any termination, the parties agree not to solicit the other entities' employees related to this Agreement. This clause does not apply where an employee seeks employment in response to an advertisement placed into the public domain for a specific position or other general recruitment activities. All payments under this agreement should be remitted to: s. -------- NewGen -NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC 275 W Campbell Road, Suite 440 1 Richardson, Texas 75080 If this letter is in agreement with your understanding of the scope of services to be provided, and the terms and conditions are acceptable, please execute one copy and return it to our Richardson, Texas office. If you should have any questions and/or require additional information, please feel free to contact Mr. Chris Ekrut at (972) 232-2234 or via e-mail at cekrut newt strategies.net. Again, we appreciate the opportunity to assist the City in this matter and look forward to working with you. City of Paris, TX 2026 Water and Wastewater Cost of Service Study Docusign Envelope ID: 7309D26F-3BIB-4E87-A9F4-529116D4F065 Ms. Rose Beverly October 23, 2025 Page 3 Sincerely, NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC CSigned by: ,u -SfW B612F34 FAII440 Chris D. E rut Partner, Chief Financial Officer City of Paris, Texas ($36,500) Water and Wastewater Cost of Service Study Signed Printed . ....... . . ...... . Titl Date City of Paris, TX 2026 Water and Wastewater Cost of Service Study Item No. 9 Memorandum TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem, & City Council FROM: Rose Beverly, City Manager SUBJECT: LAMAR COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER DATE: November 10, 2025 BACKGROUND: Every two years the City must provide the Chief Appraiser the name of its nominee to serve on the LCAD board and cast its votes accordingly. All of the taxing entities are allowed to nominate people to serve on the LCAD board. An entity's number of votes is determined by a formula: [(entity tax levy divided by total tax levy) times 1,000] times 5. This is not a straight appointment by the Council, but an election by the taxing jurisdictions based on their relative tax levies. The current board member's term ends December 31, 2025. STATUS OF ISSUE: The City Council previously nominated Gene Anderson to the LCAD Board of Directors. BUDGET: NA RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution casting the City's 705 votes for Gene Anderson for the position of LCAD board member and authorizing the City Manager to complete the ballot casting the City's votes for its nominee. LAMAR COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT 903-785-7822 FAX: 903-785-8322 521 Bonham P. O. Box 400 Paris, TX 75461-0400 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chief Appraiser Stephanie Lee, RPA, CCA Clifton Fendley, Chairman Director of Collections Pat Lovett, RTA Don Biard, Secretary David Dunmon Kenneth Kohis Bryan Glass October 29, 2025 Dear Entity, Enclosed is a resolution that I am asking you to provide to your governing body which they may use to vote for members of the Board of Directors of the Lamar County Appraisal District. The number of votes available to your tax unit is shown in the resolution, and they can be allocated in anyway that your governing body desires among the nominees. The resolution should be placed on an agenda of your governing body, and when approved, be sent back to me as election administrator. The resolution should be completed no later than December 15, 2025. You may send it to PO Box 400 Paris, Texas 75461-0400, or attach it to an e-mail addressed to s.lee@lamarcad.org. As always, if you have questions, please do not hesitate to call me. Thank you for your response to this matter. Sincerely yours, YC,e' Stephanie Lee Chief Appraiser Enclosure RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City Of Paris participates in the Lamar County Appraisal District, and; WHEREAS Chapter 6 of the Property Tax Code allows each tax unit to cast votes for the Board of Directors of the Appraisal District in Proportion to their tax levy, and; WHEREAS the City of Paris is allocated 705 votes based on their 2024 levy, and; WHEREAS the Lamar County met in open session to consider the casting of the votes to which they are entitled; NOW THEREFORE MY Of Paris does hereby cast votes for the following person or persons to the Board of Directors of the Lamar County Appraisal District for a two-year term to begin January 1, 2026. Nominee Gene Anderson i � ona-'. r.. d David a1 v 1 d D u I n m I o n Clifton Fendlev Kenneth K_ oh ' —Is' Presiding Officer Votes Cast For: Governing Body Secretary Signed on this the day of 2025. m r m 0 q 0 C 0 m r r 0 n 0 z rmmzµ=0 -Ono 000 a) -, aj o o =r a) r, . � ,� N o 0 0 0� o Ln � 3 O a 0, o 0 co 1 0 3 Uy obi z (D 00 O N O � — cn coo o 3 Z z Ln o 0 © m 0 0 N W O� CJl N N _.p En W W J CT _, W CT 0% .O %0 CSI W CSI W -.7 cp,CJI -.l W 00 -2 N _, O� W o .� W N ` �— m O,%0 P o N Ln -.O CSi 00'- N .- N Ln 00 CT 00 W C=) d ` L,) N N O� J -+3 O, o�-a CT N N 00 .O Cal -�7 CT C) CO m. c� m. 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Approve with additional conditions as discussed among the City Council. 3. Deny Final Plat. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Final plat with the following conditions: None. $e .:;;] tag I PH 1v 11,1.1111U Jill fie;', .: $ C� � 8 O C! g L J IL 13 JM W n% Z�a13 m � as �9b $e .:;;] tag I PH 1v 11,1.1111U Jill fie;', .: $ C� � 8 O C! g L J IL 13 JM W n% Z�a13 m Item No. 11 Memorandum TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem & City Council FROM: Rose Beverly, City Manager Todd Mittge, City Engineer SUBJECT: lst Street SE Revitalization Project Section 3 Presentation DATE: November 10, 2025 The City of Paris received grant award CDV23-0206 in the amount of $500,000.00 for what is known as the 1St Street SE pedestrian corridor. The pedestrian -friendly improvements within the project area will include the removal of approximately two hundred thirty linear feet (230 LF) of existing sidewalk and roadway and replacing it with two hundred thirty linear feet (230 l.£) of ADA compliant brick pavers, sixteen (16) ADA compliant ramps, three (3) lights and all necessary appurtenances. This newly created pedestrian corridor will encourage much-needed business growth and development. STATUS OF ISSUE: This project is funded in part by HUD funds passed through the Texas Department of Agriculture in the Main Street Program. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 requires that, to the greatest extent feasible, economic opportunity generated by CDBG funds and other HUD assistance, most importantly employment, is directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly those who are recipients of government assistance for housing, as well as residents of the community in which the federal funds are spent. HUD's administrative rules establish the requirements to be followed to ensure the objectives of Section 3 are met. Federal rules do not require Grant Recipients to contract or subcontract with a Section 3 business, nor do the rules require hiring of Section 3 workers. However, Grant Recipients must be able to demonstrate that, where possible, contracting, employment, and training opportunities were made available to workers and businesses meeting Section 3 designation criteria. The attached presentation will assist the City with this compliance. 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E umn cli 4-d O Smmmmnnm 0 Item No. 12 Memorandum TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem & City Council FROM: Todd Mittge, City Engineer Rose Beverly, City Manager SUBJECT: Engineering Professional Services Selection — FEMA Public Assistance / Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program Funding Support - Tetra Tech DATE: November 10, 2025 BACKGROUND: On September 22, 2025, City Staff presented the above -referenced item, more fully described in the attached memo (item no. 17). STATUS OF ISSUE: Since that time, Staff has learned that the item must be approved by Resolution as required by the grant. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution formalizing the grant requirement. Item No. 17 Memorandum TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem & City Council FROM: Todd Mittge, City Engineer Rose Beverly, City Manager SUBJECT: Engineering Professional Services Selection — FEMA Public Assistance / Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program Funding Support - Tetra Tech DATE: September 22, 2025 BACKGROUND: The City of Paris has stormwater and flooding problems and is always looking for State or Federal funds to help in the efforts of prevention, damage assistance, and cleanup. Sometimes potential funding opportunities arise quickly, and the city needs to be able to act quickly with professional services to apply and hopefully gain access to those funds. In an effort to be proactive, the City Manager Rose Beverly has issued an all-encompassing "Requeste For Qualifications" (RFQ) to engineering service providers to be at the ready if and when FEMA funding opportunities arise. Using this RFQ, once a funding opportunity is identified, the City can immediately work out a contract with the chosen engineering service provider. This will be good for 5 years. The City Manager advertised for Request for Qualifications from engineering firms all over Texas in the Paris News on July 29, 2025, for Engineering Firms to send Qualifications by August 11, 2025. The City received responses from five qualified firms by the deadline. STATUS OF ISSUE: The selection committee reviewed applications and recommends Tetra Tech from Maitland, FL. They have extensive FEMA experience and are partnering with two Texas engineering firms for local support. Halff Engineers out of Dallas, and Hayter Engineering out of Paris. Both of these local firms are well qualified in their own right to carry out this work, but a partnership with all 3 provide even greater coverage and potential for success when opportunities arise. BUDGET: The City has not been awarded FEMA funds to pay for these services as of yet, but when we acquire approval for projects/studies, the cost for these professional services will be included in the grant amounts. Depending on the scope of services in the particular grants, the City may have a share of local costs at that time. OPTIONS: 1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and sign a Professional Services Contract with Tetra Tech if and when grant money for flood assistance is available from FEMA in the next five years. 2. Request additional information and/or deny authorization to sign the Professional Services Contract described above. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and sign a Professional Services Contract with Tetra Tech if and when grant money for flood assistance is available from FEMA in the next 5 years. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS) SELECTION FOR FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (PA)/HAZARD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE (HMA) PROGRAMS(S) FUNDED THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (TDEM) AND/OR TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD (TWDB). WHEREAS, participation in FEMA PA/HMA program(s) requires implementation by professionals experienced in the administration of federally -funded projects; and WHEREAS, in order to identify qualified and responsive providers for these services a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for Engineering/Architectural services has been completed in accordance with the federal requirements; and WHEREAS, the Statements of Qualifications received by the due date have been reviewed to determine the most qualified and responsive providers for each professional services giving consideration to ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of the proposed procurement, integrity, compliance with public policy, record of past performance, and financial and technical resources. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved and are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. Section 2. That Tetra Tech is selected to provide application and project -related Engineering/Architectural services for FEMA PA/HMA program(s). Section 3. That any and all project -related services contracts or commitments made with the above-named service provider(s) are dependent on the successful negotiation of a contract with the service provider(s). PASSED AND APPROVED this 10th day of November, 2025. Mihir Pankaj, Mayor ATTEST: Janice Ellis, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephanie H. Harris, City Attorney Memorandum Agenda Item No. 13 TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem and City Council City Manager, Rose Beverly FROM: Osei Amo-Mensah, Director Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Brian Evans- Brew Crew 2, LLC on behalf of Gwen Tomlin Garrison for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Retail (R) on LCAD 21121. Legal Description: City of Paris, Block 313, Lot 7, 3870 Lamar Ave. MTG. DATE: November 10, 2025 BACKGROUND: On Monday, November 3, 2025, the City of Paris Planning & Zoning Commission held its regular meeting and there was an extensive deliberation on the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan application, where the Commission voted to recommend approval of the item above. The applicant Brian Evans- Brew Crew 2, LLC on behalf of Gwen Tomlin Garrison is seeking an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Retail (R) for Future Land Use Map of the property. One-half of the lot to the south is guided by Low Density Residential (LDR) on the Future Land Use Map. Should this application be approved, this will result in the Future Land Use Map for the lot to be all Retail (R). The lot is currently zoned Agriculture (A) District, on LCAD 21121, Legal Description: City of Paris, Block 313, Lot 7, 3870 Lamar Avenue. The land used on the property is currently a single-family dwelling and storage structures. Furthermore, on this Agenda there is a zoning change request from Agricultural (A) to Commercial (C) that applies to the same property. Access and connection to utilities are available at this location. Commercial development in this location will provide conformity and will serve the immediate and long-term needs of the vicinity. However, an appropriate buffer must be provided to the southern portion of adjacent residential zoning district to minimize incompatible uses between Residential and commercial use noise or nuisance. STATUS .OF ISSUE: There is an application for a zoning change at this site location from Agricultural (A) to Commercial (C), hence the reason for the request for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan from a Low Density Residential (LDR) to provide for a Retail (R) for the Future Land Use Map. Whereas the Future Land Use Map for the area and property is guided by retail, the zoning application request will result in Commercial Zoning District (C) aligning and compatible with the current zoning in surrounding areas as commercial. Nevertheless, it is hopeful that more of the future land uses in this area will follow the Retail District (R). Invariably, an application for a Comprehensive Plan amendment for future land use from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Retail (R) is appropriate. ANALYSIS • The land to the North is currently zoned Commercial (C) and is guided by Retail -(R), with land uses as retail Wal-Mart. • The land to the South is zoned Single -Family Dwelling District (SF -2), which is guided by Low Density Residential (LDR) and developed as Single -Family Residential Dwelling. • The land to the East is zoned Commercial (C) District which is guided by Retail with land uses such as Taco Bell and Strip Mall. • The land to the West is zoned by General Retail (GR), which is guided by Retail (R) and currently developed as a shopping Arcade with Dollar Tree Store. The Planning Department has received 4 inputs: with 2 in favor, 1 opposed and 1 has concerns to the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan application from the surrounding property owners. BUDGET: There are no significant budgetary implications due to this proposal. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment at its November 3, 2025, meeting. Motion carried, 5 ayes 0 nay. OPTIONS: 1, Approve Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation. 2. Deny the application. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Retail (R). ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR THE CITY OF PARIS FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) TO RETAIL (R) FOR CITY OF PARIS BLOCK 313, LOT 7, LCAD PARCEL NO. 21121, LOCATED AT 3870 LAMAR AVE.; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELEATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 211.004 of the Texas Local Government Code requires that all zoning regulations must be adopted in accordance with a comprehensive plan and must be designed to lessen congestion in the streets; secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; promote health and the general welfare; provide adequate light and air, prevent the overcrowding of land; avoid undue concentration of population; or facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewers, schools, parks, and other public requirements; and, WHEREAS, Chapter 213, of the Texas Local Government Code empowers municipalities for the purpose of promoting sound development and promoting public health, safety, and welfare to adopt a comprehensive plan for the long range development of said municipalities; and, WHEREAS, Chapter 213 of the Local Government Code empowers a municipality to define the content and design of a comprehensive plan; and, WHEREAS, Chapter 213 of the Local Government Code provides that a comprehensive plan may: 1. Include but is not limited to provisions on land use, transportation, and public facilities; 2. Consist of a single plan or a coordinated set of plans organized by subject and geographic areas; and 3. Be used to coordinate and guide the establishment of development regulations; and, WHEREAS, the adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan shall not, in accordance with Section 213.004 of the Local Government Code, limit the ability of the City of Paris to prepare other plans, policies, or strategies related to land use and land use planning as required; and, WHEREAS, in September 2001, the City Council adopted a City of Paris, Texas Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map; and, WHEREAS, said 2001 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Plan and said Land Use Plan Definitions were amended and adopted in May, 2008, and, WHEREAS, in October of 2018, the City Council adopted significant revisions to the Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Plan and has since approved minor revisions thereto; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris, Texas, received a petition for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map for the City of Paris from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Retail (R) for City of Paris Block 313, Lot 7, LCAD Parcel No. 21121, located at 3870 Lamar Ave.; and WHEREAS, analysis of the existing conditions of the neighborhood supports such a change to the Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map; and WHEREAS, on November 3, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on said proposed amendment after notice and publication as required by law, and, following said hearing, made formal recommendation to the City Council in favor of said proposed Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map Amendments; and WHEREAS, on November 10, 2025, after notice and publication as required by law, the City Council of the City of Paris held a public hearing to receive input from the citizens of the City of Paris regarding the proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Map and the City Council determined that this amendment would be in the best interest of the City of Paris and its citizens, and the same should be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in all things approved and are incorporated herein for all purposes. Section 2. That the Future Land Use Plan Map for City of Paris, Texas shall be amended to change the potential zoning classifications from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Retail (R) for City of Paris Block 313, Lot 7, LCAD Parcel No. 21121, located at 3870 Lamar Ave. Section 3. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 4. That the repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances affected by the enactment of this ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any section or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this ordinance. Section 5. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Paris that this ordinance, and every provision hereof, shall be considered severable, and the invalidity or partial invalidity of any section, clause, or provisions of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other portion of this ordinance. Section 6. That this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 10th day of November, 2025, by the City Council of the City of Paris, in regular session, following notice and publication as required by law. Mihir Pankaj, Mayor ATTEST: Janice Ellis, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephanie H. Harris, City Attorney .Affemorandum Agenda Item No. 14 TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem and City Council City Manager, Rose Beverly FROM: Osei Amo-Mensah, Director Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Brian Evans- Brew Crew 2, LLC on behalf of Gwen Tomlin Garrison for a Zoning Change from Agricultural (A) to Commercial (C) on LCAD 21121. Legal Description: City of Paris, Block 313, Lot 7, 3870 Lamar Ave. MTG. DATE: November 10, 2025 BACKGROUND: On Monday, November 3, 2025, the City of Paris Planning & 'Zoning Commission held its regular meeting and there was an extensive deliberation on the zoning change petition, where the Commission voted to recommend approval of the item above. The applicant Brian Evans- Brew Crew 2, LLC on behalf of Gwen Tomlin Garrison is seeking a Zoning Change from Agricultural (A) to Commercial (C). Currently, the land use is a single-family dwelling and storage structures on the lot. Applicant has plans to construct a 510 SF prefabricated drive through Coffee Shop with a 280 SF remote Cooler/storage structure, canopies, dumpster enclosure and associated site improvements. The property is directly across from the entrance of Wal-Mart. The Legal Description being Block 313, Lot 7, 3870 Lamar Ave. Furthermore, there is a Comprehensive Plan Amendment application from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Retail (R) to show on the Future Land Use Map for this lot to be guided by Retail (R) for the said property. Access and connection to utilities are available at this location. Commercial development in this location will provide conformity and will serve the immediate and long-term needs of the vicinity. However, an appropriate buffer must be provided to the south and west portions of adjacent residential zoning districts to minimize incompatible uses between residential and commercial uses, probably due to noise or nuisance. STATUS OF ISSUE .____..........................__.w_......__w................. The applicant's interest is to rezone the property for commercial use. The request for zoning change at this site location from Agricultural (A) to Commercial (C) will be compatible with the current zoning in surrounding areas. Moreover, the Future Land Use Map indicates that the property and surrounding areas are more guided by Retail (R). This situation will conform to the current zoning and surrounding areas are zoned Commercial (C) and General Retail (GR). It is therefore appropriate to rezone the property to Commercial (C) now. Nevertheless, it is hopeful that more of the future land uses in this area will follow the Retail District (R) per the Future Land Use Map. This condition allows for the zoning change and compatible with the existing surroundings. All improvements and construction shall conform. to the standards required by the City of Paris. ANALYSIS • The land to the North is currently zoned Commercial (C) and is guided by Retail -(R), with land uses as retail Wal-Mart. • The land to the South is zoned Single -Family Dwelling District (SF -2), which is guided by Low Density Residential (LDR) and developed as Single -Family Residential Dwelling. • The land to the East is zoned Cornmercial (C) District which is guided by Retail with land uses such as'"I'llco Bell and Strip Mall. • 'Fhe land to the West is zoned by General Retail (GR), which is guided by Retail (R) and currently developed as a shopping Arcade with Dollar Tree Store. The Planning Department has not received any input in favor or opposed to the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan application from the surrounding property owners. BUDIGET: There are no significant budgetary implications due to this proposal. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zoning change at its November 3, 2025, meeting. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. OPTIONS: 1. Approve Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation. 2. Deny the application. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of the zoning change from Agricultural (A) to Commercial (C). ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED TO CHANGE THE ZONING FOR CITY OF PARIS BLOCK 313, LOT 7, LCAD PARCEL NO. 21121, LOCATED AT 3870 LAMAR AVE., FROM AN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (A) TO A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C); PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission received a request for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Paris to change the zoning in the City of Paris Block 313, Lot 7, LCAD Parcel No. 21121, located at 3870 Lamar Ave. from an Agricultural District (A) to a Commercial District (C); and WHEREAS, on November 3, 2025, following notice and publication as required by law, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance and, following said hearing, made formal recommendation to the City Council to approve the requested zoning; and, WHEREAS, on November 10, 2025, following notice and publication as required by law, the City Council of the City of Paris conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance, and having considered the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the testimony and evidence introduced at said public hearing, found and determined that approving the aforesaid zoning change would be consistent with the Comprehensive Future Land Use Plan of the City of Paris, consistent with the City Zoning Ordinance, and would be in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Paris by a vote of ayes and nays. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in all things approved and are incorporated herein for all purposes. Section 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Paris, Texas and Zoning Ordinance No. 1710 is hereby amended to change the zoning for City of Paris Block 313, Lot 7, LCAD Parcel No. 21121, located at 3870 Lamar Ave from an Agricultural District (A) to a Commercial District (C). Section 3. That the Chief Building Official of the City of Paris be, and he is hereby, directed to change the Official Zoning Map of the City of Paris, Texas to reflect the changes set forth in this ordinance. Section 4. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section S. That the repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances affected by the enactment of this ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any section or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this ordinance. Section 6. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Paris that this ordinance and every provision hereof, shall be considered severable, and the invalidity or partial invalidity of any section, clause, or provisions of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other portion of this ordinance. Section 7. That any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a Misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine in accordance with provisions of Sec. 1.01.009 of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances, and each and every day's continuance of any violation of the above -enumerated sections shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense. Section B. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication as required by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 10th day of November, 2025, by the City Council of the City of Paris, in regular session, following notice and publication as required by law. Mihir Pankaj, Mayor ATTEST: Janice Ellis, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephanie H. Harris, City Attorney Memorandum Agenda Item No. 15 TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem and City Council City Manager, Rose Beverly FROM: Osei Amo-Mensah, Director Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Trava Drake on behalf of Kil Cha Choe Shirley for a Zoning Change from Planned Development (PD) to General Retail (GR) on LCAD 19800. Legal Description: Springlake Addition, Block 8, LOT PT 1, 267 NE 28th St. MTG. DATE: November 10, 2025 BACKGROUND: On Monday, November 3, 2025, the City of Paris Planning & Zoning Commission held its regular meeting and there was an extensive deliberation on the zoning change petition, where the Commission voted to recommend approval of the item above. The applicant Trava Drake on behalf of Kil Cha Choe is seeking a Zoning Change from a Planned Development (PD) to General Retail (GR). The lot is currently vacant. On October 6, 2025, applicant applied for the same zoning change on adjoining lot to the south with LCAD # 19801 to help expand the proposed three (3) retail stores development that may have two entrances. The property is a through lot which means that there are streets on both ends of the property, being Collegiate Drive and 28th Street. The Legal Description being: Springlake Addition, Block 8, LOT PT 1, 267 NE 28th St. Furthermore, the Future Land Use Map for this lot is guided by Retail (R) hence there is no need for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment of the said property. Access and connection to utilities are available at this location. Commercial development in this location will provide conformity and will serve the immediate and long-term needs of the vicinity. However, an appropriate measure must be provided to the south portions of adjacent residential zoning districts to minimize incompatible uses between residential and retail uses, probably due to noise or nuisance. STATUSOF ISSUE: Applicant's interest is to rezone the property for retail use. The request for zoning change at this site location from a Planned Development (PD) to General Retail (GR) will be compatible with the current zoning in surrounding areas. Moreover, the Future Land Use Map indicates that the property and surrounding areas are guided by Retail (R). This situation will conform to the current zoning and surrounding areas are zoned General Retail (GR). It is therefore appropriate to rezone the property to General Retail (GR) now. Nevertheless, it is hopefiil that more of the future land uses in this area will follow the Retail District (R) per the Future Land Use Map. This condition allows for the zoning change and compatible with the existing surroundings. All improvements and construction shall conform to the standards required by the City of Paris. ANALYSIS • The land to the North is currently zoned Planned Development (PD) and is guided by Retail -(R), with land uses as retail and personal service offices. • The land to the South is zoned Planned Development (PD) and Single -Family Dwelling District (SF -3), which is guided by Low Density Residential (LDR) and developed as retail and personal service offices. • The land to the East is zoned Single -Family Dwelling District (SF -3) across 28"' Street which is guided by Medium, Density Residential-(MI)R) with Single-family residential land uses. • The land to the West is zoned General Retail (GR), which is guided by Retail (R) and currently developed as a shopping center. The Plarming Department has not received any input in favor or opposed to the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan application from the surrounding property owners. BUDGET: There are no significant budgetary implications due to this proposal. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zoning change at its November 3, 2025, meeting. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. OPTIONS: 1. Approve Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation. 2. Deny the application. RECOMMENDATION: . ... . ........... . � Recommend approval of the zoning change from Planned Development (PD) to General Retail (GR). ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE N0.1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED TO CHANGE THE ZONING FOR CITY OF PARIS, SPRINGLAKE ADDITION, BLOCK 8, LOT PART 1, LCAD PARCEL NO.19800 LOCATED AT 267 NE 28TH STREET, FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) TO GENERAL RETAIL (GR); PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission received a request for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Paris to change the zoning in the City of Paris, Springlake Addition, Block 8, Lot PT 1, LCAD Parcel No. 19800, located at 267 NE 28th Street, from a Planned Development (PD) to General Retail (GR); and WHEREAS, on November 3, 2025, following notice and publication as required by law, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance and, following said hearing, made formal recommendation to the City Council to approve the requested zoning; and, WHEREAS, on November 10, 2025, following notice and publication as required by law, the City Council of the City of Paris conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance, and having considered the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the testimony and evidence introduced at said public hearing, found and determined that approving the aforesaid zoning change would be consistent with the Comprehensive Future Land Use Plan of the City of Paris, consistent with the City Zoning Ordinance, and would be in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Paris by a vote of ayes and nays. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in all things approved and are incorporated herein for all purposes. Section 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Paris, Texas and Zoning Ordinance No. 1710 is hereby amended to change the zoning for City of Paris, Springlake Addition, Block 8, Lot PT 1, LCAD Parcel No. 19800, located at 267 NE 28th Street, from a Planned Development (PD) to General Retail (GR). Section 3. That the Chief Building Official of the City of Paris be, and he is hereby, directed to change the Official Zoning Map of the City of Paris, Texas to reflect the changes set forth in this ordinance. Section 4. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas in conflic) with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section S. That the repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances affected by the enactment of this ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering any ji -oj,,�, r oras affectinvani riWts of the municipalitv under any section I 1110151M Section 6. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Paris that this ordinance and every provision hereof, shall be considered severable, and the invalidity or partial invalidity of any section, clause, or provisions of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other portion of this ordinance. Section 7. That any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a Misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine in accordance with provisions of Sec. 1.01.009 of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances, and each and every day's continuance of any violation of the ab ove-enume rated sections shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense. Section 8. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 10th day of November, 2025, by the City Council of the City of Paris, in regular session, following notice and publication as required by law. Mihir Pankaj, Mayor ATTEST: Janice Ellis, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephanie H. Harris, City Attorney Item No. 16 Memorandum TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem & City Council FROM: Rose Beverly, City Manager Todd Mittge, P.E. City Engineer Stephanie Harris, City Attorney SUBJECT: Ordinance update — Design of Improvements DATE: November 10, 2025 BACKGROUND: The City of Paris has engineering related ordinances that are in need of update. This update specifically involves Exhibit 9A, Subdivision Ordinance, IX Design of Improvements, Section D - Street Pavement, Section E — Drainage, and Section G — Water Distribution System. a. Our stormwater system in the city uses roadways as rivers in storms, and the planning of the city decades ago hindered proper drainage consideration. b. Loads on our roadways are getting heavier, and our concrete street ordinance needed updating for proper rebar spacing and sizing. c. Our minimum water main size has been 6 inches for over 40 years. This is too small for proper planning capacity of the city, we need larger water mains. This needs to be 8 inches at a minimum for water flows to handle future expansion and fire flows. The City Engineer is proposing following ordinance changes. STATUS OF ISSUE: In July of 2023, under direction of the City Manager and City Council, City Engineer Todd Mittge wrote a drainage memorandum for Tributaries 4 and 6 of Big Sandy Creek. He had several recommendations in the memo, including increasing our stormwater pond requirement to a 50 year recurrence interval storm for new developments. Most cities are 100 year, so this is a compromise in order to not shock our developers here in Paris. 50 year is stili much better than 5. The City Engineer is proposing some exemptions for small time developers (mom and pop operations, just putting in 3 or less homes on their adjacent properties, or a small 3 lot subdivision). Larger subdivisions ( 4 or more homes) or commercial and industrial application will be required to build a 50 year pond instead of a 25 year pond (current requirement). Stormwater solutions are few and far between, and this is for the benefit of everyone in Paris. Over time, this will prevent future streets from becoming rivers during average rain events, and larger flooding events. See Exhibit A for proposed ordinance language, and Exhibit B for the drainage memo from 2023. Increasing the structural capacity of our concrete streets will ensure that they last as long as possible, and less maintenance will be required. As discussed in the Background section above, our minimum water main size has been 6 inches for decades. This is too small for proper planning capacity of the city, we need larger water mains. This needs to be 8 inches at a minimum for water flows to handle future expansion and fire flows. BUDGET: City budget will not be affected by these ordinance changes. The cost of development will increase slightly, but our long term viability as a city will be improved. These changes will help residents and businesses downstream of new developments have a lower chance of flooding as the city continues to grow. This reduces flood insurance costs, provides a more livable city, and makes us more appealing to outside investment and new residents. OPTIONS 1. Grant approval for the Subdivision Ordinance change as attached in Exhibit A. 2. Deny approval for the Subdivision Ordinance change as attached in Exhibit A. 3. Request additional information regarding this issue and bring forth to a future meeting of the city council. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council grant approval for the Subdivision Ordinance change as attached in Exhibit A. ORDINANCE NO... AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 1315, SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF PARIS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, REGARDING DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, by city Ordinance No. 1315, the City Council of the City of Paris enacted a Subdivision Ordinance to regulate subdivision and development of land located inside the corporate City limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Paris, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the City Engineer, has recommended changes to Section IX, "Design of Improvements," to the Subdivision Ordinance to require future development to abide by heightened standards to improve drainage, the integrity and longevity of streets, and water distribution in the city; and WHEREAS, at its November 3, 2025 meeting, following notice and publication as required by law, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendments contained in this ordinance, and, following said hearing made formal recommendation to the City Council to approve same; and WHEREAS, on November 10, 2025, following notice and publication as required by law, the City Council of the City of Paris conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendments, and having considered the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the testimony and evidence introduced at said public hearing, found and determined that the proposed changes to the City's Subdivision Ordinance, as set out below, are in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Paris by a vote of ayes and nays. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in all things approved and are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. Section 2. That City Ordinance No. 1315 (Exhibit 9A to Chapter 9 of the City of Paris Code of Ordinance) Section IX, "Design of Improvements," Subsections General Requirements; Thoroughfare Plan," subsections A., G., and E., shall be amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Section 3. That the remainder of Section IX shall remain as currently written. Section 4. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 5. That the repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances affected by the enactment of this ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any section or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this ordinance. Section 6. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Paris that this ordinance, and every provision hereof, shall be considered severable, and the invalidity or partial invalidity of any section, clause, or provisions of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other portion of this ordinance. Section 7. That any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a Misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine in accordance with provisions of Sec. 1.01.009 of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances, and each and every day's continuance of any violation of the above -enumerated sections shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense. Section 8. That this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication as required by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED this the 10th day of November, 2025. Mihir Pankaj, Mayor ATTEST: Janice Ellis, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephanie H. Harris, City Attorney Exhibit A City of Paris Ordinances. Exhibit 9A, Subdivision Ordinance, IX Design of Improvements. D..,.Street Pavetn. nt,,, (1) All local streets shall be constructed of six (6) inches of continuously reinforced portland cement concrete with No. 4,:,,)`, Grade 60 deformed bars spaced at ` i ,, inches in each direction. (2) All collector streets shall be constructed of seven (7) inches of continuously reinforced portland cement concrete with No. 4 Grade 60 deformed bars spaced at,, ii r u ,;:,u a( f u �'3) inches in each direction. (4) The concrete mix will be designed to produce a minimum compressive strength of thousand (,340001 psi at twenty-eight (28) days and shall contain not less than , X sacks of cement per cubic yard of concrete. The water cement ratio (net gallons of water per sack of ninety-four (94) pounds of cement) shall not exceed six and one fourth (6-1/4) gallons/sack,�aia�ll� �� �,VI-l' y11,. Q,G r n �a�i_I � tI:��. ��: I'lli�z���r�: The gradation requirements for the course and fine aggregates shall be as required by Item 360 of the TxDOT Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges E.E. DrainUg. Storm sewers, bridges, culverts, inlets, and drainage channels or ditches of a permanent design adequate to carry off such rainfall shall be installed by the subdivider throughout the entire length of the drainage area where the surface drainage traverses the subdivision. The subdivider may construct in lieu of storm sewers suitable drainage channels which shall be of sufficient width, depth and shape to carry off the surface drainage and allow for maintenance operations in keeping such ditches open. All drainage ditches so constructed shall have their sides sloped so as to retard erosions; the flow line of said ditches shall be permanently established by small low flow concrete sections, and the banks of all curves or bends shall be permanently protected to prevent erosion. No open drainage channels shall be constructed within the areas dedicated as public streets and alleys in said subdivision; provided, however, that in cases where utilization of the land of the improved development warrants otherwise, such ditches may be located in the center portion of the street (except at street intersections where culverts or bridges of a permanent design shall be constructed) where a right-of-way not less than eighty (80) feet in width, plus width, for drainage channel, is provided. Computations to determine whether such lots or land will be flooded by rainfall and the size of drainage facilities adequate to prevent flooding shall be based upon the "Rational Method" using the Texas "�Ca1e Department"�1�`��ai�^ ������a°����~�'R�R Frequency of Rainfall for District 1, and a f,�,�a. ���uR ti' ,�� yo,,i.�r cycle for residential areas, Class 1„” & 2 , for! apartment areas and mass housing projects, and �;�:�������°� C°�y� i � ����.����.��,��,�� ° �.°� °(���� for areas of lower zoning classification than residential. `3GNt�in i�a��p��:aIr������aaa�.K,6'tifl� t[!,,� . ...1.� � t,twi_� irIz��^=zlq� ��,��"k.�'�1,.�,,• �;r�i 4uu�„ (e�j oohaz� r �.... ....l. .C1to�I" r IC: C)W1 `i�"� �� �,�e iirr� S.,:;, Irll_A hL t "rIJ;i,.u,ifi:ew, �raJ� , J, hug°,,�il� Itg It�.�Cfi No street shall be designed or allowed in any subdivision to carry more surface water than can be carried by the {street when the water is running curb deep.___() -1 1. r(.W,eLit.(Jx,�' .tru,,-� trca fro,l'yHoof aGtJ,, f� 4 � t.?� �1i;t��eke^ gt.a..�i. r r..�Gz,�, All drainage easements over or across adjacent tracts of land that are necessitated by the subdividing of a tract of land shall be secured and furnished to the City by the subdivider. G. Water—D strihuti n.S stem., The water distribution system shall be based on a design adequate to furnish the anticipated water consumption within the subdivision, including proper fire protection. Water mains less than i, -(:-6) �, inches in diameter shall be considered substandard and will not be allowed, except that any deviation to a lesser diameter may be considered as recommended by the city engineer. Fire hydrants shall be located so that every lot within the addition will be within five hundred (500) feet of same and further said hydrants shall be located so as to conform to the overall plan of the City. Gate valves shall be installed on leads between fire hydrants and water mains. ��.1; x,Cz,�ut�y�� �r,�l�. �r'..tI��U^,t� .rias a.��,�!�,';"e`r...U2t,'z vtrffi �: te�er�vi�i� � V r r�wa.i g,ii,� �:k,�:�,ii ot:l;u,a �t,;t.^e e(.,f 1 C)i'i[ i:'tfl,t a .0 ����, _w b,�,t-.zt.()r, t -w e (JS,, The City of Paris may require larger water mains and branches than are necessary to serve the addition or subdivision in order to provide for future development of the area. In the event that said larger lines are required, then the subdivider shall be entitled to participating aid from the City on said oversized lines. Item No. 17 TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem & City Council FROM: Todd Mittge, City Engineer SUBJECT: Possible TxDOT Illumination Project — West Entrance Bonham Street DATE: November 10, 2025 BACKGROUND: The City explores every option to highlight our beauty, history, and presence in NE Texas. Representatives with the City of Paris have recently discussed with TxDOT, the possibility of installing illumination along Bonham Street from the Loop eastward toward 7a` Street NW to brighten up one of the entrances to our city. TxDOT is going to be resurfacing Bonham Street in the next year or two, and this project could possibly be included in that if the city wants to participate in the project. STATUS OF ISSUE: Illumination projects involve power distribution, new poles, directional boring, and some excavation activities. Performing these activities prior to a repaving project makes sense. TxDOT has provided some scoping estimates of possible costs to install illumination along both sides of Bonham Street as follows: Loop 286 to 25h NW — $446,250 Loop 286 to 7'h NW — $940,350 The approximate cost per Luminaire is $15,672 per pole. If the city would like to pay for either of these illumination systems, TxDOT is willing to design them into their 2026/2027 Mill and Overlay project of Bonham Street. In order to include this in the design, TxDOT would like to get preliminary discussion started with the council to see if this is something they would like to pursue. BUDGET: The funding of either of these options could be considered in the next budget year, FY 26/27. Either $446,250 or $940,350 as an intended city contribution to the project. RECOMMENDATION: TxDOT has asked that in order to incorporate illumination into their plans, they need to know by Mid -November if the city would like to participate.