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03.21.24 PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES AGENDA ' WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL MARCH 21,2024 PRAYER: PASTOR LOVELL HOWARD OLD ST.PAUL MISSIONARY BAPTIST PLEDGE OF r ALLEGIANCE: MRS.PATRICIA LANE SENIOR DEPUTY CLERK-CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: CITY CLERK-MS. PAT JOPLIN BID OPENING: WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES-REMOTE WORKER RESIDENCY RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN, OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-MR.WARD WIMBISH(TABLED ON MARCH 7,2024) MINUTES: APPROVE OR CORRECT MINUTES OF MARCH 7,2024 - ' OLD BUSINESS: 3RD READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CERTAIN ORDIANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS NEW BUSINESS: 2023 STATE OF THE CITY 0-1 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A LOT SPLIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 10-06-09 WMPHS IRRG LOTS SUBDIVISION, MOUND CITY ROAD 0-2 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS AT RESIDENTIAL RATES AND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL RATES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF WEST MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS V PERMISSION REQUEST: PERMISSION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN A SECOND AMENDMENT AGREEEMENT TO POWER SUPPLY AGREEMENT FOR THE WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES COMMITTEE V REPORTS: APPOINTMENTS: PRESENTATION BY THE MAYOR: PROCLAMATION TO WEST MEMPHIS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CITIZEN REQUEST: MRS. TRALA KEY SPEAKING ON: CITY ROADS, 1701 PINE RIDGE DRIVE REMOTE WORKER PLAN, WEST MEMPHIS,ARKANASS INCENTIVES,ETC ADJOURNMENT: V MINUTES WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL March 21,2024 A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday March 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding, West Memphis,Arkansas. Invocation was given by Pastor Lovell Howard, Old Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church followed by the - Pledge of Allegiance led by Senior. Deputy City Clerk, Patricia Lane. Mayor Marco McClendon called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. City Clerk, Patricia Joplin called the roll.Those present were Mayor Marco McClendon, City Attorney, Michael Stephenson, City Treasurer Charlie Suiter Jr., and Council Members: Gheric Bruce, Tracy Catt, Wayne Croom, Helen Harris,James Holt, Willis Mondy, David Murray, and Charles Wheeless.Absent was Councilor Lorraine Mohammed and Melanie Hutchinson.Also present was Finance Director,Tori Perry,and Evening Times Reporter Donald Wilburn. Quorum, being present Mayor McClendon, proceeded with the meeting. BID OPENING: WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES-REMOTE WORKER RESIDENCY RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN, OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-MR.WARD WIMBISH Mayor McClendon said that council had a work session on Tuesday March 19, 2024,to discuss the bids. There being no further discussion. Councilor Croom made the motion,seconded by Councilor Catt to approve the bid and to refer it back to administration for disposition. Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous to approve. STATE OF THE CITY: Mayor McClendon presented the 2023 State of the City Address to council. MINUTES:APPROVE OR CORRECT MINUTES OF MARCH 7,2024 I . Councilor Croom made the motion, seconded by Councilor Murray,to dispense with the reading of the February 15, 2024, Council Minutes and to approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous to approve. OLD BUSINESS: 0-2 AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CERTAIN ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS City Attorney Stephenson read the ordinance by title only for the THIRD and FINAL time. Councilor Croom made the motion,seconded by Councilor Mondy to approve.There being no discussion. Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous to approve.The ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2667. NEW BUSINESS. Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilor Bruce to read 0-1, and 0-2, by title only. Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous. 0-1 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A LOT SPLIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 10-06-09 WMPHS IRRG LOTS SUBDIVISION, MOUND CITY ROAD City Attorney Stephenson read the ordinance by title only for the FIRST time. Councilor Catt made the motion,seconded by Councilor Bruce to suspend the rules, and place the ordinance on its second reading. Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read the ordinance by title only for the SECOND time. Councilor Catt made the motion,seconded by Councilor Bruce to further suspend the rules, and place the ordinance on its third reading. Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read the ordinance by title only for the THIRD and FINAL time. Councilor Catt made the motion, seconded by Councilor Bruce to approve. Discussion followed. Councilor Croom asked what the zoning was for the property. Planning Director, Chad Bowman said that it was zoned 1-2 Interstate Corridor. Councilor Croom asked what type of businesses were permitted. Mr. Bowman said that the proposed projects for these two sites which is a large track of land south of 1-40 and adjacent to Mound City Road in a flood plan area,the property owner is proposing to put up billboards. He said originally,they wanted to put up 4 billboards, but the Planning Commission felt that was to many billboards and would be a sight hindrance for people driving along the interstate. Mr. Bowman proposed to the developer and contractor that they sub-divide the property into 2 lots and put up 2 billboards.The State Highway Department will have the final approval; however,they are required to present it to the Legislative body and go through the Planning process before presenting it to the State Highway Department for final approval.There being no further discussion. Mayor McClendon asked for a roll call vote. City Clerk, Patricia Joplin called the roll.The roll call vote was as follows: YES: Bruce, Cart, Croom, Harris, Holt, Mondy, Murray,Wheeless No: None ABSTENTION: None ABSENT: Mohammed, Hutchinson With 8 yes votes,0 No vote, 0Abstention votes, 2 absent the motion to approve the ordinance passed. The ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2668. 0-2 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS AT RESIDENTIAL RATES AND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL RATES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF WEST MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS City Attorney Stephenson read the ordinance by title only for the FIRST time. Mayor McClendon asked for permission to suspend the ordinance rules and place the ordinance on its second reading. Discussion followed: Councilor Croom and Councilor Holt said they wanted to wait to read it out.Councilor Croom asked Planning& Development Director,Chad Bowman to give the council an explanation of the ordinance. Mr. Bowman said that the ordinance to establish fees for permits and inspections at residential and industrial rates within the city limits of West Memphis,Arkansas was previously approved by council on February 1, 2024, and assigned ordinance number 2662. Mr. Bowman said that he noticed that a typo error had been made in regard to the number of days that a Certificate of Occupancy would cover with the new fee amount that was approved for a Certificate of Occupancy permit for businesses operating as a Temporary Enterprise which is primarily Food Trucks, and other retail sales businesses such as Government Cell Phone Tents, Holiday gift basket sales etc.A Temporary Occupancy permit currently allows them to set up on a business property that has a brick-and-mortar location and only during the hours that the business is open with written permission from the actual property owner for 10 consecutive days at$10.00,so long as they have been issued a City Privilege license from the clerk's office, present a health food license if they sale food and have a Certificate of Occupancy that must be renewed every 10 days. Mr. Bowman said he was originally presenting this as an amendment to ordinance 2662 because of a typing error. It should have said $50.00 every 30 days not$50.00 every 6 months. Mr. Bowman said under the advisement of City Attorney Stephenson they are asking that ordinance 2662 be repealed and that council adopt a new ordinance with the correction. Mr. Bowman said it will limit the amount of times that a business needs to renew their Certificate of Occupancy and allow them to operate a longer period of time, it will also allow the permitting and code enforcement office to better track these types of business for compliance. Mayor McClendon asked Mr. Bowman to schedule a public meeting before the next scheduled council meeting.The mayor also said that he would like his staff to schedule an educational session to inform people interested in operating a business or temporary enterprise business of the requirements. He said that he was recently made aware of a food truck from out of town that set up on someone's property that did not have the owner's permission, nor did they have a city license or permit, but posted on Facebook that West Memphis was not a business- friendly town because they were asked to leave the property by the owner. Mayor McClendon said if the local food trucks are required to comply,so are out of town food trucks and temporary business.There being no further discussion. Mayor McClendon asked if council wanted to read the ordinance out today or wait until the next council meeting. Councilor Holt said he would like to place the ordinance on it second reading and then read it a third time at the next council meeting. Councilor Catt made the motion,seconded by Councilor Bruce,to suspend the rules, and place the ordinance on its second reading. Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read the ordinance by title only for the Second time.The ordinance will be placed on the April 4,2024, council agenda for its third reading. PERMISSION REQUEST: PERMISSION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN A SECOND AMENDMENT AGREEMENT TO POWER SUPPLY AGREEMENT FOR THE WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES Utility Manager Bob Atkins said this is a request to amend the current power supply agreement. In January 2024, MISO changed the rules from an annual construct to a seasonal construct for capacity requirements as a load serving entity,they are responsible for securing enough capacity to serve all the homes in the City of West Memphis.This amendment is to purchase the additional capacity because of the rule change in the winter months verses letting it go to market. Mr.Atkins said what they are trying to do is avoid having to deal with the price volitivity if they went to a market.They are trying to secure it preemptively so that they can control the cost. Councilor Harris made the motion, seconded by Councilor Bruce to approve. Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous to approve. Mayor McClendon asked for permission to add the amendment of the date for ordinance 2664 to the agenda Councilor Croom made the motion, seconded by Councilor Monday to add the amendment of the date for ordinance 2664 to the agenda. Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous to approve. PERMISSION TO AMEND THE DATE ON ORDINANCE 2264 TO THE AGENDA-WARD WIMBISH City attorney Stephenson explained what they did not do last time was have a separate vote on the amendment of the date from April 1, 2024,to May 1, 2024, and that is what they are doing today. Councilor Catt made the Motion,seconded by Councilor Bruce to approve the amendment. Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous to approve. PERMISSION TO GIVE MPO PERMISSION TO BID OUT THE LIST OF STREETS FOR OVERLAY AND 300 FEET OF 5TH STREET-RHONDA STANDRIDGE, MPO Councilor Catt made a motion, seconded by Councilor Croom to give permission to the MPO Department to put the list out for bid and then submit the bids back to council for review and approval. Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous to approve. COMMITTEE REPORTS: AIRPORT COMMISSION: Councilor Croom presented the Airport Commission report.Susana with Garver Engineers reported that the estimated start date for the north apron rehab project is April 22"d with the estimated end date of August 28th.Also,the jet fuel rehab project is still set for April. PRESENTATION: PROCLAMATION TO WEST MEMPHIS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL MAYOR MCCLENDON: Mayor McClendon said the West Memphis Christian School Basketball Team were not available to come to council today.They will be added to the April 4, 2024, agenda. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ms. Carolyn Anthony of the City of West Memphis Parks and Recreation Department came before council to announce that on March 30, 2024,that they will partnering with the Diabetes Care and Awareness Expo to host an event since this is diabetes awareness month.They will be doing free health screenings, consultations, cooking demonstrations and showing people how to start a home garden and fitness demonstrations.There will be food fun and games for all ages.There will be dietitians, pharmacist, and dentist to provide health information.They will also be having an Easter Egg Hunt at Tilden Rogers Park on March 30, 2024. Ms.Anthony said throughout the week the Parks Department will be hosting Easter Egg Hunts on March 27, 2024,they will be at Grimsley Park at 6:00 p.m. On Thursday March 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.they will be at Franklin Park. On March 30, 2024,they will be at Mathews Park. Ms.Anthony said that it would be lots of fun for the children and family and invited everyone out to come out. Mayor McClendon said that he has been in conversation with the Public Works Department and is doing a review of the city in regard to closing in some ditches.They will be looking at Ward 1, especially Shady Grove area,Ward 2,Ward 3, and Ward 5. He is going to get a cost analysis and bring it back before council for their decision. Councilor Bruce said this is kind of a continuation of a previous discussion in 2005 where the council discussed closing in the ditches and providing sidewalks and he is looking forward to working with the mayor to get this done for the people. Councilor Mondy asked about the dog park on Auburn. Mayor McClendon said that they are working on getting it back up.There was an incident, and someone ran into the fence and pavilion.They are in the process of getting bids to repair it CITIZENS REQUEST: Mrs.Trala Key, a resident of 1701 Pine Ridge Drive,West Memphis,Arkansas was not present at the March 21, 2024, council meeting. Having no further business to come before the City Council,Councilor Croom made the motion, seconded Councilor Harris,to adjourn. Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous.The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. PASSED and APPROVED this 4th of April 2024. Av[Gt., EE e MARCO MCCLENDON MAYOR ATTEST: PATRICIA JOPLIN,CITY CLERK Minutes prepared by, Patricia Lane,Sr. Deputy City Clerk 111 • • • i Agenda Item Ward Wimbish <wwimbish@westmemphisar.gov> Tue 2/20/2024 3:41 PM To:Patricia Lane <plane@westmemphisar.gov> Good afternoon Patricia It was nice to see you yesterday evening! Please put on the March 7, 2024 City Council Agenda - Bid Opening, Remote Worker Residency Recruitment Campaign, Office of Economic Development Thank you Ward • Ward Wimbish, P.E. 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J,64 363 Total: New Annual Economic West Memphis, AR Dollars Output Generated in.year one Invested $218 74 $31 548 1 - Total New Annual Total New Annual State Consumer Spending and Local Tax Revenue Based on an economic model developed by the Indiana University Public Policy Institute for MakeMyMove SECOND AMENDMENT TO POWER SUPPLY AGREEMENT dated as of March 22,2024 NextEra Energy Marketing,LLC and City of West Memphis,Arkansas have previously entered into that certain Power Supply Agreement, dated as of May 21, 2020, as amended May 6, 2021 (collectively, the "Agreement"). The parties have now agreed to amend further the Agreement by this Second Amendment("Second Amendment"). Accordingly, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained in this Amendment, the parties agree as follows: 1. Amendment of the Agreement (a) Insert the following definition in Article 1 in alphabetical order: "Winter Capacity" - means the Capacity sold by Seller to Buyer pursuant to Section 4.4(c)of this Agreement." (b) The definition of Capacity Net Quantity on page 6 of the Agreement is hereby amended by adding the phrase ", other than the Additional Capacity and Winter Capacity sold by Seller to Buyer under Section 4.4(c)"immediately after the phrase"the amount of Capacity". (c) Section 4.4(c) of the Agreement (as amended by the First Amendment) is hereby further amended to add the following text at the end thereof: "In addition, with respect to the period December 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025 • (such period, the "Winter Season") Buyer will purchase from Seller additional Capacity for the Winter Season of Planning Year 2024/2025, as such terms are defined by the MidContinent Independent System Operator, Inc. ("Winter Capacity"), to meet Buyer's Resource Adequacy Obligations during the Winter Season, pursuant to the terms and conditions specific to the Winter Capacity set forth in Exhibit 9 attached hereto. To the extent there are any conflicts between the terms of this Agreement and the terms set forth in Exhibit 9 relating to the Winter Capacity,the terms of Exhibit 9 shall control." (d) The attached Exhibit 9 be added to the Agreement immediately after Exhibit 8. 2. Representations Each party represents to the other party that all representations contained in the Agreement (including any representations set forth in Exhibit 9 hereto) are true and accurate as of the date of this Second Amendment and that such representations are deemed to be given or repeated by each party, as the case may be,on the date of this Second Amendment. 3. Miscellaneous (a) Definitions. Capitalized terms used in this Second Amendment and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings specified for such terms in the Agreement. RECEIVEC*11 low• ,_ .1/* By I* / : .r/:.� • (b) Entire Agreement. This Second Amendment constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all oral communication and prior writings (except as otherwise provided herein)with respect thereto. (c) Counterparts. This Second Amendment may be executed and delivered in counterparts (including by electronic transmission), each of which will be deemed an original. (d) Headings. The headings used in this Second Amendment are for convenience of reference only and are not to affect the construction of or to be taken into consideration in interpreting this Second Amendment. (e) Governing Law. This Second Amendment will be governed by and construed in accordance with the Disputes/Governing Law provision as set forth in the Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Amendment on the respective dates specified below with effect from the date specified on the first page of this Second Amendment. NextEra Energy Marketing,LLC and City_of West Memphis,Arkansas (Name of Party) (Name of Party) By: By: 11.1 eo - l - (Y Name: Name.. Title: Title:t/te Date: Date:s7/G J 2 2f NEM Legal Approval:LSP _ ATTEST: 620 City Clerk 2 • •r EXHIBIT 9 Winter Capacity Terms and Conditions: Seller: NextEra Energy Marketing,LLC Buyer: City of West Memphis,Arkansas Product: Zonal Resource Credits ("ZRCs"). All ZRCs shall be sourced from Capacity Resource(s)located within MISO Local Resource Zone 8. One ZRC shall represent one megawatt ("MW") of Seasonal Accredited Capacity ("Capacity"), as a credit in the MISO Module E Capacity Tracking ("MECT") system, which is eligible to be offered by a Market Participant into the MISO Planning Resource Auction ("PRA"), to be sold bilaterally, and /or to be submitted through a Fixed Resource Adequacy Plan("FRAP"). "MISO Documents" means the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. ("MISO") (i) Open Access Transmission, Energy and Operating Reserve Markets Tariff ("ASM Tariff') on file with the FERC, as may be amended from time to time; and (ii) the MISO Business Practice Manuals, as the same may be amended from time to time. In the event of any inconsistency in the MISO Documents,the ASM Tariff shall prevail. Term: Winter Season, defined as December 1, 2024 through and including February 28,2025. Contract Quantity: 43 MW ZRCs, Zone 8, for the Winter Season Contract Price: $3.00/kW-month Total Payment Amount: $387,000 for the Winter Season Special Conditions: 1. Performance,Title&Delivery. (a) Seller shall sell and deliver, or cause to be delivered, and Buyer shall purchase and receive, or cause to be received, Product, subject to the provisions of this Confirmation Letter. Seller shall be responsible for the proper registration in MISO of the Planning Resource(s) from which the Product originates (each a "Contract Planning Resource"). Seller shall also be obligated to (i) meet and perform, or cause a third party to meet and perform, all of the obligations of the MISO Documents associated with such Contract Planning Resource(s) and (ii) ensure that the Contract Planning Resource(s) remains available and qualified as a Capacity Resource and participates in the MISO market in accordance with the MISO Documents during the entirety of the applicable Term and not have a status change to "retired" or "suspended" or similar designation. Seller shall be 3 • responsible for any costs or charges imposed on or liabilities associated with such obligations or Seller's failure to meet and perform such obligations, including any costs of charges resulting from Buyer's procurement of replacement capacity that is not (i) excused by Buyer's failure to perform or(ii) caused by an event of Force Majeure. (b) Seller warrants good and marketable title to the Product delivered hereunder and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Buyer from all claims, liabilities, taxes, and damages arising in relation or in respect to(i)the Product prior to delivery of the Product to Buyer and (ii) any failure of Seller to perform an obligation imposed on Seller by this Confirmation Letter. Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Seller from all claims, liabilities, taxes, and damages arising in relation or respect to the Product after delivery of the Product to Buyer except with respect to any costs of charges imposed on or liabilities associated with Seller's performance of all of Seller's obligations under the MISO Documents associated with such Contract Planning Resource(s) or Seller's failure to meet or perform such obligations. (c) Seller shall accomplish delivery of the Contract Quantity for the applicable Term by submitting the appropriate transaction(s) in the MECT and ensuring that sufficient ZRCs are available in Seller's MECT account to allow Buyer's designee to confirm the ZRC transaction prior to March 26, 2024 ("Transfer Deadline"). Seller shall give prompt written notice to Buyer's designee of such submittal. Buyer's designee shall accomplish receipt of such Contract Quantity by confirming the appropriate transaction(s) in the MECT as soon as practicable, but no later than the Transfer Deadline. The submitting and confirming of the appropriate transaction(s) in the MECT shall be conducted in good faith by the Parties in accordance with the requirements of the MISO Documents and other applicable rules adopted by the MISO regarding the MECT. Buyer shall have no obligation to accept delivery, and Seller shall have no obligation to provide any Product after any applicable Transfer Deadline; provided that the Parties will settle any failure by Seller to deliver all or a portion of the Contract Quantity in accordance with Section 3 below. 2. Payment Terms. After completing delivery of the Contract Quantity in accordance with Section 1(c) above, Seller shall provide Buyer with an invoice for the Total Payment Amount. Such invoice shall be due and payable by Buyer on or before the tenth (10th) Business Day after Buyer's receipt of such invoice. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the payment terms described herein shall supersede and replace Section 6.1 and Section 6.2 of the Agreement for purposes of this transaction. 3. Liability for Non-Performance. (a) Seller's Failure to Deliver. If Seller fails to deliver all or part of the Product specified by the relevant Transfer Deadline and such failure is not excused by Buyer's failure to perform under Section 1(c) or by an event of Force Majeure, then Seller shall pay Buyer, within five (5) Business Days of invoice receipt, an amount equal to the Seller Seasonal Non-Performance Payment. 4 "Seller Seasonal Non-Performance Payment" means, for each Season in which Seller failed to deliver,the positive difference, if any,obtained by subtracting the Contract Price from the applicable Replacement Price, and multiplying that amount (i) by 1000 (to convert kW to MW), (ii) by 3 (to reflect the number of months in a Season)and lastly(iii)by the undelivered Contract Quantity. "Replacement Price" means, for the Winter Season, the Auction Clearing Price ("ACP") for Capacity, stated in $/kW-month, for Local Resource Zone 8, as determined in the annual MISO Planning Resource Auction. In addition, and subject to a failure to deliver by Seller that is not excused by Buyer's failure to perform or by an event of Force Majeure, the Seller shall pay to Buyer all penalties and/or reasonable charges directly assessed to Buyer resulting directly from Seller's failure to deliver all or part of the Product; provided, however, that Seller shall not be liable for any Capacity Deficiency Charges or similar penalties assessed to Buyer resulting from Buyer's election to become deficient in the Planning Resource Auction. The invoice from Buyer to Seller for any amount owed by Seller to Buyer pursuant to this provision shall include a written statement explaining in reasonable detail the calculation of such amount. (b) Buyer's Failure to Receive. In the event that Buyer fails to receive(purchase)all or part of the Product specified by the Transfer Deadline and such failure is not excused by Seller's failure to perform under Section 1 (c) of this Agreement, or by an event of Force Majeure, then Buyer shall pay Seller, within five (5) Business Days of invoice receipt, an amount equal to the Buyer Seasonal Non- Performance Payment. "Buyer Seasonal Non-Performance Payment" means, for each Season in which Buyer failed to receive, the positive difference, if any, obtained by subtracting • the applicable Replacement Price(as defined above)from the Contract Price, and multiplying that amount (i) by 1000 (to convert kW to MW), (ii) by 3 (to reflect the number of months in a Season) and lastly (iii) by the unreceived Contract Quantity. The invoice from Seller to Buyer for any amount owed by Buyer to Seller pursuant to this provision shall include a written statement explaining in reasonable detail the calculation of such amount. (c) Each Party agrees that it has a duty to mitigate damages and covenants that it will use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize any damages it may incur as a result of the other Party's performance or non-performance of this Confirmation Letter. 5 ' 4. Limitation of Remedies. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the remedies set forth in paragraph 3 above shall supersede and replace the remedies set forth in Article 5 of the Agreement for purposes of this transaction. 5. Warranty of Authority. Seller hereby warrants that it has all necessary authority, rights and powers to sell the Product to Buyer, including but not limited to any federal tariff or other federal authorization that may be necessary to make a sale in interstate commerce of the Product. 6 WEST MEMPHIS STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS First, I would like to the Citizens of West Memphis, Members of this City Council, and all elected officials Once again, this city council has supported me with the many requests I'll have asked of them. I thank them for belie ring in this administration as we keep this city moving forward and giving our citizens something to be proud about. Our vision and purpose have always been to turn our attention into improving the city. We are committed to our residents. My administration remains committed and dedicated to strengthening our communities and improving the quality of life for all our residents. We start our council meeting with prayer, that. God will guide our direction that we are pleasing within his site. I believe as council and mayor, we must continue to support the will of the people, be their voice and commit to making West Memphis a better city. I embrace the challenges ahead. There may be hills to climb but I look back to see all the hills we have overcome. Wherever the challenge is, we must embrace it. Whether it's opportunities for our children, adults, or, seniors we must move now to make these things happen. I ask all of you to look 50 years down the road and I ask youSELF did you make significant changes to make our city better. Did I commit to making the tough choices that my grandchildren and great grandchildren are here in West Memphis because of the decisions that I made. Was my decision the right decision or the popular decision. Did I think outside the box to make decisions that made a great impact on this community. West Memphis is a city that's filled with opportunities. There are going to be issues that need to be addressed. It really doesn't matter who is the middle seat because it takes all of us to make West Memphis be what we all know it can be. When I focus on the many accomplishments our city families' members are achieving, this year co insides with our yearly goals. Keeping this city clean has defiantly been a goal of mine. When I got the New Sanitation Director he knew my expectations. We changed the routes to support the days of the week for a better daily cleaning. Then he brought leadership to the shop and gave directions and lifted morale. Our goal of keeping this city became a reality. Where there's always room for improvement, I believe we are on the right track. Our grass and demo team went into a trailer park and cleaned and demo a dead area and gave it life. Took an area from darkness and despair to opportunity and light. The people were truly proud of this invested and glad of not being forgot about because of their local income statue. We were once again able to promote housing and enco,._rage new builders to build. • I Our planning department now can promote housing and encourage new builders to build has brokered deals to take ownership of existing properties, they have also focused on areas that may have been overlooked for some time and started a functioning land bank. Yes, our focus has been on cleaning this city up from the east to the west. This feeling has also been echoed by members of this vey council. Making it more pleasing, whatever end you enter this city, you can be proud. Yes, we have enforced some of the very laws you all have written. Whether it is residential or commercial. We must set a standard of expectation that's never been here be'ore. If we the citizens don't expect greatness, why would anyone else expect too. We have started educational classes to help with home buying, because we understand homeowners take a little more pride in their homes than someone renting. Yes, we do all we can to hold landlords accountable in not just making money but providing a home for those who are unable to buy now but a comfortable housing situation to the family and the outer community. This year we have some goals. Pt to make West Memphis A friendly PLACE TO DO BUSINESS IN. Set a standard of how we can help you with your business. Help guide business entrepreneurs through a smooth transition of beginning in West Memphis. Our fire department has taken their service to the next level by creating a jr. firefighting program for inner city youth to expose them to what we do in the fire service. Preparing a level responsibility to our young people who may want to serve this community in a fire compacity. Partner with Boys & Girl club for job readiness and advocating for EMT courses in our school district. They have started their own non-profit to gather funds to help them in their own endeavors. Our Park & Recreation department has taken our parks to the next level. Planning yearly events, overseeing the High Tow r Park improvements, Upgrading, and taking care of all our existing parks. Completing the new Inclusive Park that's designed for children with disabilities. Getting ready to jump start renovations to our Tilden Rogers Park Complex. See we are Giving our young people something they can enjoy. See an idol mind is a devil's workshop. We are providing activities for our children to do. When want our youth to have so much to do, crime and etc. doesn't even cross their minds. I will soon be coming to you about a Bike Pump track that we can serve, Starting at our trail head. Something that will give our bikers a new form of activity, another recreation for our youth and allow us to do more cleaning on the east of town. Our utility department has installed fiber in many parts of our city. Giving our city a system and pathway to affordable internet. Continuing to improve on necessary services all while maintaining some of the lowest rates in our city. I'm so proud of our economic development department. We have been swinging hard for a long time. Being consistent, dedicated, and focused, I believe economic development has placed West Memphis in a situation where we can truly be proud, real soon. Family Dollar is official and ready to kick off with a total of 600 employees by July. This will allow families in West Memphis and surrounding areas to be gainfully employed. Many more opportunities to be announced. IM HAPPY AND THAT'S ALL I CAN SAY. I'm proud that for the 1st time in WEST Memphis history, the animal shelter is getting a new home. Through a public private partnership with Southland, we were able to provide a new home for the director and staff, giving a new sanctuary and care facility for our animals. Crime continues to decrease in our city. I thank the men and women who works hard to protect and serve our community. I thank the officers who are part of our community outreach as well 'as the officers who are trenches in fighting crime, reducing guns in our street, and maintaining a level of protection in our city. The citizens believe in this message of Hope for this community. Their actions have shown that they support this administration's actions. Making better decisions day to day. Yes 1 crime is 1 crime too many, but not by my words but by,facts to support this. In 12 of the 13 categories, crimes continue to drop by at least 40%. A & P continues to think outside the box with endeavors of showing the city possibilities. When I think of the department's heads, I'm happy to the directions of where we are going in. I reflect on my question to this council, how we done everything we could to make this city great. As mayor.I'm always goi-ig to focus on ideas, meet with individuals to move this city forward. Now I'm asking the legislative body to get on board with me as.we continue to make things happen. I understand you have a big role in legislating this city and overseeing a balanced budget. But I have an obligation also to administrate this city and a vision I believe God has giving me. I'm getting ready to invite you all to a think crazy meeting and ask for some things you may not see. But I ask that you believe in my direction but follow your legislative and budget obligation. Every small city around us has taken ideas that I first have throughout, and some didn't follow for many different reasons. Let's continue to work together but it's my goal that our legacy be cemented in history because of what we have done to help the people of West Memphis and this city. Let's stop being the city that just talking about change but being about change. KEEP IN MIND, WHERE WE CAN BE AND WHERE WE ARE NOW IM GOING TO COME AND ASK YOU! I WANT YOU TO THINK BIG! WE ALL MUST UNDERSTAND WE.WORK FOR THE PEOPLE & NOT OURSELVES. . THE YEAR WE ARE IN IS 202FORWARD STATE OF MIND, LETS MOVE WEST MEMPHIS 202FORWARD. Thank you and may God bless.