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February 8, 2002
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, CITY
ATTORNEY, AND CITY ENGINEER TO ACQUIRE NECESSARY
PROPERTY FOR SITING A NEW ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK
AND EASEMENTS FORASSOCIATED WATER LINES; MAKING OTHER
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a reliable potable water supply is one of the essential elements of life; and,
WHEREAS, reliable, consistent water pressure is necessary to deliver potable water for all
purposes, especially for fire-fighting; and,
WHEREAS, the City Engineer of the City of Paris has identified the need for a new elevated
water storage tank to increase the City's water storage capabilities and to enhance the water pressure
in the City's water system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the construction of a new elevated
water storage tank is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the
city of Paris; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris did heretofore, on the llth day of
February, 2002, in Resolution No. 2002- , authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney
to negotiate and the City Manager to execute an engineering services contract with Bucher, Willis
& Ratliffto perform engineering services related to the construction of said elevated water storage
tank; and,
WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate that the City Manager, City Attorney, and City
Engineer be authorized to acquire necessary property for siting said elevated water storage tank;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things
approved.
Section 2. That the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Engineer be, and they are hereby,
authorized to acquire necessary property for siting a new elevated water storage tank and easements
for associated water lines.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this l lth day of February, 2002.
Michael J. Pfiester, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney