The Clarendon City Council approved several action items last Thursday, February 12, to move downtown revitalization along in the 200 block of S. Kearney.
The project will install new sidewalks and streelighting like was done last year in the 100 block.
With the grant funds approved and a bid accepted, the council took care of several housekeeping items to meet the requirements of the grant.
Aldermen voted to approve amending the city’s interlocal agreement with the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC) for administrative services related to the grant, to approve a resolution designating local signatories for the grant, to adopt a resolution related to civil rights as required by the grant, and also to approve a second interlocal agreement with PRPC. All of those motions were approved with four aldermen in favor and Alderman Mandy Smith abstaining on each. A proclamation designating April as Fair Housing Month in the city, also required by the grant, was approved unanimously.
In other business, Denise Foster presented the city’s audit for fiscal year 2024, which had no discoveries and was approved unanimously.
The council discussed an upcoming Request For Proposals for solid waste services and possible changes to the RFP. No action was taken.
Aldermen also discussed street improvements for 2025 and approved paving and curbing Fourth Street between Koogle to Allen streets, leading to the football stadium with an estimated cost of $150,000.
The council approved renewing the city’s agreement with the City of Pampa for Animal Control services. Clarendon utilizes Pampa for some euthanasia services and also for some pet adoption services.
No action was taken on amending the ordinance governing Gaming Devices.
In public comment, Ralph Graves addressed the council on several matters.
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