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• • • Regular Meeting 8/16/78 3 `, 5. DISCUSS STREET CONSTRUCTION FOR BOOTHE HOME'S ~ EDDIE GRAY - Mrs Eddie Gray was recognized and addressed the Commission regarding the need for street construction for Boothe Homes; requesting that the City allow the developer to have the streets put in and the City pay the labor and equipment for said streets in the amount of $13,379.50, said amount bid from McKey Construction. The City"s estimate for the labor and equipment was $11,830.30. A lengthy discussion was held regarding whether or not the addition was ready for street work; the City's policy of the owner buying the materials and the City doing the work; the need for policy changes; the backlog of maintenance; bid requirements of the City; damage to streets by construction and concrete vehicles; previous joint participa- tion on sanitary sewer project. After considerable discussion Mr. Gray offered to do all the work at his expense, guarantee said work for one year, pay the balance of engineer fees and use the City's estimate of $11,830.30. The contract will be approved by the City Attorney, City Adminis- trator and City Commission. • Motion by Commissioner Simons, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to allow Mr. Gray to do his street work at his expense, guarantee said work for one year, pay the balance of engineering fees, use the City's estimate of $11,830.30 and have the contract approved by the City Attorney, City Administrator and City Commission. The City would then pay the $11,830.30 for labor and equipment for said street construction for the Boothe Homes. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + 6. CONSIDER APPROVING PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1130 - ORDINANCE APPOINTING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS - Mayor Meza asked that this item be tabled. + + + •