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Regular Meeting 10/17/79 5 9. CONSIDER APPROVING PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 79-8 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY ADMINISTRATOR AS LA PORTE'S LOCAL AGENT FOR DISASTER RELIEF - After .the proposed resolution was read 1n full, motion by Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded by Commissioner Simons to approve Resolution No. 79-8 as read. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, and Simons, and Mayor Meza. NAYS: None. CAPTION:- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADM MAKE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE DISASTER LAW 288, 93RD CONGRESS); TO SIGN THE ACCEPTANCE MADE; AND TO SIGN ANY OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS SAID GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE. + + + LNISTRATOR TO OBTAINING CERTAIN RELIEF ACT (PUBLIC OF THE GRANT, WHEN REQUIRED TO COMPLETE • 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - A. The Administrator stated that the garbage truck had been down and would ask the Public Works Director to make a report. The Public Works Director stated that we had had a lot of down time on the garbage truck and the mechanics were working over- time. The problem seems to be in the limit switch which handles the dumping and loading apparatus; and they are replacing the bearings with a heavier bearing. B. The Administrator stated that we have another garbage truck in the current budget. The law now allows cities to lease/purchase. We are in the process of trying to locate a new truck. There is a minimum two week bid time and then we have to wait for the delivery. C. The Administrator mentioned the microphones,-stating that only one worked and asked for the Commission to authorize him to negotiate for a more functional system, and with approval would trade in the present system and get a more functional system at no additional cost. Commissioner Simons asked to see the proposed system before giving approval. • + + + C~