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185t9 of a drastic increase in assessed values due to the rise in housing costs. The school's tax rate has stayed the same, but the debt services went up and the county passed a bond to build a criminal justice center. Department Head Reports — Parks Superintendent, Phil Cornelius announced that four concerts will take place in Bi -Centennial Park this year. June 3rd, July 15, August 12th, and September 9th from 7 PM to 10 PM. He will be coming back to the council with street closure requests for those dates. The Old Town Park bathroom site is ahead of schedule and will be ready for the delivery of the building in late May. Chief Dalton announced that sixteen applicants are moving on to the next round of testing for the open positions. He has been in contact with legal about the acceptability of bunk rooms, as some female applicants may move to the next round. Chief Dalton stated that a staff vehicle was allotted in the capital improvement plan, and he has had his name on a few vehicles. There is currently a Chevy that is available for $42,450. $48k was budgeted in the capital improvement plan for the staff vehicle. With the outfitting of the vehicle, it is expected to come in at $48,000, even with reusing some of the lights. The Chief was expecting availability at the end of the year. The air pack grant has been turned in and will start being awarded in October. There was some discussion about ensuring the item had been appropriated. Councilman Williams made a motion to table staff vehicle atthis time. Councilman Cook seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Chief Buckner announced that a fundraiser car show for the Police Department will be held on June 171h The K-9 Maya will arrive at the end of May, and the kennel has been installed in the vehicle. Legal — Town Attorney Lee said the RDC reached out to him about the possible sale of the Shell building. An abatement is currently on that property that needs to be rescinded in order to complete the sale of the building. It does not exclude future abatements. Councilman Williams made a motion to pass Resolution 6-2023. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Councilman Cook asked for an update on the animal control contract due to some failure to respond to reports. Town Attorney Lee would like to further discuss possible solutions with the council. Public Comments — There were none. Motion for Approval of Claims — Councilman Swinney made the motion to approve claims of $405,697.25. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Motion for Approval of Payroll Clearing - Councilman Swinney made the motion to approve payroll clearing of $203,250.21. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Town Council Comments— Councilman Williams mentioned an additional grant program that may be available to the Mental Health Task Force. Ann Madison is requesting letters of support from individual members of the council in order to apply for the grant.