Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 25, 2007.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Louis J. Marshall, Everett Hobbs, Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler and Myron K. Lawson. Absent was Charles F. Smith, Jr. Also present were Mayor Jacques M. Roy and Assistant City 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 Everett C. Hobbs, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Roosevelt Johnson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Myron K. Lawson.

CONSENT CALENDAR

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

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

Mr. Lawson 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.

On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the minutes taken from meeting which was held September 11, 2007 were unanimously approved by the Council.

Bids were received for single phase polemount transformers.

Name of Bidders
Arkansas Electric
Central Moloney
Stuart C. Irby
Techline
WESCO

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT TRANSFORMERS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
TRANSFORMERS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for one 10’ heavy duty flatbed dump truck for the Street Department.

Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Timmons Truck Center $64,437.69

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ONE 10’ HEAVY DUTY FLATBED DUMP TRUCK
FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
DUMP TRUCK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for one 16’ heavy duty flatbed dump truck for the Street department.

Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Timmons Truck Center $64,949.73

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ONE
16’ HEAVY DUTY FLATBED DUMP TRUCK FOR
THE STREET DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID DUMP TRUCK, AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for hydraulic trash loader truck for the Sanitation department.

Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Kenner Equipment Company $102,790.00
Scott Construction Equipment No Bid

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

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

Bids were received for rear loading refuse truck for the Sanitation department.

Name of Bidders Bid Amounts
Kenner Equipment $234,580.76 (alternate)
Kenner Equipment $247,461.12
Scott Construction No Bid
Wastechnology Sales & Service $245,818.96
Wastechnology Sales & Service $246,516.36

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
REAR LOADING REFUSE TRUCK FOR THE
SANITATION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID TRUCK, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE SETTING NEW RATES FOR
SERVICES PROVIDED AT LINKS ON THE
BAYOU GOLF COURSE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 TO
THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX
& HIXSON IN REGARD TO THE HIGHWAY 28
WEST PUMPING STATION & GRAVITY SEWER
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTNO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH GULF COAST AERIAL
MAPPING COMPANY TO PROVIDE AERIAL
PHOTOGRAPHY MAPS AND GIS SERVICES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES
EXPLORATORY EDUCATION HOUSE (T.R.E.E.
HOUSE) TO PROVIDE AND EXPAND CULTURAL
AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR
THE CITY’S YOUTH THROUGH EXHIBITS,
CLINICS AND CAMPS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement with Ballina Farms, Inc. for the installation of a 12” water main within Tennyson Oaks Subdivision, Phase 9 was delayed.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR MASON
ESTATES SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1 AND 2 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR MINTON
SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1 AND 2, LOCATED IN
SECTION 27 OF T4N, R1W, SOUTHWESTERN
LAND DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION FILING PLAT FOR SAM
R. COLE’S RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 24 OF
OF PRESCOTT PLACE SUBDIVISION AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION 8261-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S WATER
& WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS TO ACCEPT,
MAINTAIN AND OPERATE PROPOSED
IMPROVEMENTS IN BOCAGE SUBDIVISION,
PHASE IV.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION 8262-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PORTABLE, MOBILE COLUMN
LIFTS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION 8263-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR BRASS FITTINGS & MISCELLANEOUS
ITEMS FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

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 there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 262-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CAST/DUCTILE IRON & RELATED ACCESSORIES
FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 263-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TRANSIT TIRE LEASE FOR THE BUS
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID TIRE LEASE 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: Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED
IN A 2.377 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, OWNED BY
TRIPLE B CATTLE COMPANY, LLC AND
ADJACENT TO NORTHPORT WEST 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: Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR THE LAKE
DISTRICT, PHASE II, THIRD FILING, LOTS N AND
P 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

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

ORDINANCE NO. 266-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
THROUGH THE REGION VI OFFICE OF ADDICTIVE
DISORDERS TO RECOGNIZE NATIONAL ALCOHOL
& DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH WITH A
PUBLIC EVENT TO INCLUDE A WALK/RUN,
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, A RECOVERY MEETING
AND RECOVERY DANCE ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2007
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 267-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED IN
AN EIGHT ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED ON
U.S. HWY. 165 SOUTH JUST SOUTH OF PENNY
ACRES SUBDIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT
BETWEEN LOUISIANA WETLANDS, LLC AND
THE CITY FOR VERSAILLES BOULEVARD,
PHASE I AND PHASE II AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH RED RIVER, ATCHAFAYALAYA,
BAYOU BOEUF LEVEE BOARD AND RAPIDES
PARISH POLICE JURY TO OBTAIN BAYOU RAPIDES
AND BAYOU PHILLIPS LEVEE CERTIFICATIONS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 270-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH
COMMUNICATION DISTRICT TO AID WITH LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH
POLICE JURY TO ALLOW USE OF TOWER
SPACE BY ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR ITS WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
ANTENNA AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 272-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THORNTON, MUSSO AND
BELLEMIN FOR ADVISEMENT ON WATER AND
WASTEWATER TREATMENT, WATER QUALITY
ISSUES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH NASSIF ENGINEERING AND
ARCHITECTURES TO ASSIST PLANNING, UTILITY
AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISIONS IN OPERATION
FAST TRACK, PLAN REVIEW AND OTHER
SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with J-Quad & Associates, LLC for professional services to develop a Redevelopment Plan for CDBG target areas containing strategies for revitalization and redevelopment of blighted areas was delayed for two weeks.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the Housing Rehabilitation Deferred Payment Loan Program guidelines for owner-occupied structures was delayed for two weeks.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Article III, Section 10-35 through Section 10-43 of the Alexandria City Code pertaining to the Small & Emerging Business Development Program was delayed for two weeks.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 274-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS FOR
PRESERVATION/REDEVELOPMENT DESIGN
CONCEPT FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF THE
BOLTON AVENUE BUSINESS CORRIDOR 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: Lawson, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW PAY
MATRIX FOR THE ALEXANDRIA FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn with the Community Development department explained these items to the Council. The following action was taken.

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

RESOLUTION 8264-2007

A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 510 – 14TH STREET
AND 335 NORTH 16TH STREET.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION 8265-2007

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE
CONDEMNATION OF SEVEN STRUCTURES.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

COMMITTEES

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

Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee made a motion to add the following item on the agenda which was seconded by Mr. Fowler.

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

RESOLUTION 8266-2007

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE MAYOR
AND THE ADMINISTRATION FOR THE CITY’S
EFFORT AND SUPPORT FOR THE PUBLIC’S
RIGHT OF ASSEMBLY AND EXPRESSION ON
SEPTEMBER 19TH AND 20TH, 2007.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of September, 2007.

Mr. President recognized Mr. Jackie Ray Lee of 1246 Shirland Street who had a complaint with the City Compound. The Council referred this item to the Administration.

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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