The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Harry B. Silver, Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Myron K. Lawson and Everett Hobbs. Also present were City Attorney Kelvin G. Sanders, Chief of Staff Delores Brewer, Council Attorney Trey Gist and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Charles F. Smith, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Silver with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Fowler.

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Council next read all items found under the heading (Consent Calendar( and assigned them to committees.

Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of (Consent Calendar(.

Mr. Hobbs further moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.

Mr. Fowler seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.

Bids were received for one hydraulic trash loader for the Sanitation Department.

NAME OF BIDDERS BASE BID
Kenner Equipment Company $95,532.00
Scott Construction Equipment Co. $109,735.00

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ONE HYDRAULIC
TRASH LOADER FOR THE SANITATION
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID TRASH LOADER, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for THREE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS FOR INVENTORY STOCK.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Arkansas Electric
WESCO
Solomon Corporation
Reulet Electric Supplies
Stuart C. Irby
Techline, Ltd.

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THREE PHASE
PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS FOR INVENTORY
STOCK, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID TRANSFORMERS, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for striping of public streets and other public properties.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Pavement Markings Company $1,558,98
Stars & Stripes Traffic Systems $2,838.40

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR STRIPING OF
PUBLIC PROPERTIES, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID STRIPIING AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for striping of public streets and other public properties.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Pavement Markings Company $1,558,98
Stars & Stripes Traffic Systems $2,838.40

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR STRIPING OF
PUBLIC PROPERTIES, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID STRIPIING AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for PRE-STRESSED WOOD POLE EQUIVALENT CONCRETE POLES.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Valmont
Accord Industries

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PRE-STRESSED
WOOD POLE EQUIVALENT CONCRETE
POLES, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
CONCRETE POLES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for janitorial supplies for a six month period.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Central Poly Corporation
Long’s Preferred Products
Dixie Paper Company
Sam Tell & Son
All American Poly
Unisource
Caviness
Kleen Tech

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR JANITORIAL
SUPPLIES FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID SUPPLIES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH RAPIDES HEALTHCARE
SYSTEM FOR THE RELOCATION OF ELECTRIC
UTILITY FACILITIES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CONTRACT
WITH YANKEE CLIPPER FOR THE I-49
GREENBELT MAINTENANCE SERVICES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESEPCT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR STONE RIDGE
SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1, LOTS 1-8 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THRETO.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE REVISING AND AMENDING
SECTION 28-4.10 FINAL PLATS OF THE
CITY CODE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF A 20’ WIDE PERMANENT
SEWER EASEMENT FROM THE TOOKEY
REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER FORCE MAIN
IN CONNECTION WITH THE HWY. 28 WEST
SEWER PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF EQUIPMENT
FROM FOTAZ FOR THE ALEXANDRIA ZOO
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN
INVENTORY LOCATED AT THE CENTRAL
WAREHOUSE AS OBSOLETE INVENTORY
AND NOT NEEDED AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH
POLICEJURY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF
THE O’HEARN MATHEWS SOCCER FIELDS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7947-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AN ACT
562 EQUIPMENT GRANT TO BE USED FOR THE
ALEXANDRIA REGIONAL TRAINING ACADEMY.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7948-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION
OF THE ODOR EMISSIONS REDUCTION PROJECT
AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing advertisement for a Request for Qualifications for a consultant to provide services for energy markets consulting, electric system facilities planning, energy system finance and economic analysis, power and energy forecasts, transmissions system analysis and rates and regulatory support was pulled and referred to the Utility Committee.

Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7949-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR A REQUESTFOR PROPOSALS FOR THE
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION
OF THE ELECTRIC GENERATOR PROJECT AT
KISATCHIE WATER WELL FIELD AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7950-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR LIQUID CHLORINE FOR WATER
AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7951-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR JANITORIAL CHEMICALS.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

Mr. President recognized Ms. Delores Brewer, Chief of Staff for Mayor Randolph. She presented a proclamation to Mr. Fred Rosenfield who was recognized in the Southern Living Magazine featuring the Parc England Boutique Hotel/Bistro on the Bayou in a story in the March, 2006 issue.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 120-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CAST/DUCTILE IRON & RELATED ACCESSORIES,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID ACCESSORIES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 121-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A UTILITY SERVITUDE IN A TRACT OF LAND
LOCATED IN LOTS 2, 3 AND 5 OF THE
CULPEPPER & HUNDLEY SUBDIVISION AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 122-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF PARCEL #490 IN LOT 24 OF SOUTHERN
HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION FROM BOBBIE CARTER
FOR SOUTHERN HEIGHTS STREET AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 123-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR CYPRESS POINT
CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE B, BUILDING 2 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 124-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AMENDMENT #1 TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND ALEXANDRIA SPORTS
EQUITIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 125-2006

AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE EXISTING
ORDINANCE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL
UTILITY PENALTY RATES ADJUSTED TO A
RATE OF 0% REVERTING BACK TO 10%
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning Tract 3 of French Quarter Subdivision, from “B-2” to “B-2/MFO” and to rezone Lot 4 of Bonneterre Subdivision, a partition of Tract 3, from “SF-2” to “B-2/MFO” for the development of town houses within a multi-family overlay business district was delayed for two weeks.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 126-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH
UNIQUE RECOVERY SERVICES, INC. FOR
TELEPHONE OVERCHARGE CONSULTANT
SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Legal Committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

UTILITY COMMITTEE

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver , to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 127-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH LOUISIANA MUNICIPAL NATURAL GAS
PURCHASING & DISTRIBUTION AUTHORITY
(LMGA) FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE CITY’S
NATURAL GAS SUPPLY AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Utility committee recommended approval of this item. Mr. Hobbs requested that Navigant Consultant be contacted about this agreement and for the Director of Utilities to let the Council know their opinion, before the contract is signed by the Mayor. It was agreed upon. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 128-2006

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007; ADOPTING THE
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007; APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007
AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Finance Committee recommended approval of this item. It was stated that the $4.00 sanitation fee be taken out of the ordinance and it was stated that the raises for city employees will be 4%. There being no other discussion, a vote was called as amended and the following recorded:

YEAS: Lawson, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: Smith and Fowler.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn with the Community Development Department explained this item to the Council and the following action was taken.

Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7952-2006

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT: 2541 OVERTON, 2593 OVERTON
AND 1912 MADELINE.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: Hobbs.
ABSENT: None.

* Please note that Mr. Hobbs was voting No on the structures located at 2541 Overton & 2593 Overton.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

COMMITTEES

There were no reports from the Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation and A & E Review committees.

Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Finance committee reported the following item.

Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7953-2006

A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION
AND THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TO
PRESENT A SALARY INCREASE ON A MERIT
SYSTEM.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee presented the following items.

Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7954-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM
INTERESTED FIRMS OR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY FOR REVIEW AND
EVALUATION OF PLANNING DIVISION CAPITAL
PROJECT PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND
CONTRACTS OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

The next item that was presented was a fact sheet authorizing advertisement for Request for Proposals from interested firms or design professionals to enter into a Professional Service Agreement with the City for review and analysis of Planning Division efficiency, operations, policies , procedures and capital projects was withdrawn and sent to the Utility Committee for discussion.

Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Economic Development committee reported the following item:

Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7955-2006

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE “ALEXANDRIA
STRATEGIC PLAN” AS SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETE.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: Fowler.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of April, 2006.

There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

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President
ATTEST:

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City Clerk

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