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are keeping an eye out for pedestrians. The Street Department is working on cleaning up the disarray that all the rain has caused. There have been several drain failures during the rain. The Wastewater Treatment Plant is running well. Mr. Johnson said he is working closely with the engineers with Olsson Engineering on a plan to update the Water Treatment Plant. He said they were having weekly Zoom meetings and he is expecting a preliminary report this fall. Mr. Johnson said there th was a business on 20 Street that received substantial damage from a sewer line backed up. The City has an ordinance authorizing Mr. Johnson to reimburse for damages up to $10,000.00 if the cause was due to utility negligence. Mr. Johnson said he had investigated the backup and determined that it was on the Utility side. The cost to repair the damage was $21,220.00. Mr. Johnson said he feels that the city should reimburse the total amount. Councilmember Bryant moved to reimburse to the property owners $21,220.00 for damages. Councilmember Hubbard seconded and all voted for. C) MR. JOHNATHAN ABBOTT WITH A CHRISTMAS LIGHT UPDATE Mr. Johnathan Abbott addressed the council with a request to purchase a Bald Eagle Barn to modify and use as a portable concession stand. Mr. Abbott said the building that they have used in the past is entirely too small. He said all the items sold at the concession stand is donated so all the money collected is profit. The building he is looking at is $15,908.20 and he can pay for half of it this year and the balance with next year’s proceeds. Mayor Elumbaugh said the city can borrow from the utilities and pay it back next year. Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the purchase of the Bald Eagle Barn and Councilmember Fredricks seconded. All voted for. D) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR A MATCHING GRANT WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, HERITAGE AND TOURISM