Paris council ratifies opioid settlement participation, approves tax abatement, water-line transfer, project awards and two appointments

The Paris City Council on Sept. 22 unanimously approved a set of routine resolutions and contract actions affecting city finances, infrastructure and staff appointments.

The council ratified the city manager’s execution of participation forms for national opioid settlements with multiple manufacturers. The ratification followed the council’s earlier participation in the Purdue/Sackler settlement and formally confirmed the city’s participation in an additional settlement group. The motion carried 5-0.

The council adopted a resolution approving a residential tax-abatement and economic-development agreement under the city’s 5-and-5 housing infill program for property at 358 West Bridal Street. Staff told the council the applicant, Alejandro and Nicole Cardoso, submitted required forms and that the estimated improvements for the project total $200,000; the council voted 5-0 to approve the agreement.

Council members approved a water-main transfer agreement with the Lamar County Water Supply District that transfers roughly 1,400 feet of 12-inch main to the…