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Min 05/02/1927„iehita balls, Texas. basement city National Bank Bldg. May 2nd, 1927. The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: R. E. Shepherd, Mayor, ural Jones, ) Y. B. Curd, ) d. vi. hunt, ) Aldermen, A. W. King, ) Roy E. Carter,) Thelbert Martin, City Attorney, W. E. McBroom, City Clerk. The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Moved by Alderman Hunt that J. Y. McQuigg be granted the privilege to establish a root beer stand, watermelon garden and ham- burger stand at the Southwest corner of Fifteenth Street and Holliday Street. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. The hearing with reference to closing Avenue "T” from the East line of Hemp Boulevard to the West line of 'Taylor Street, Taylor Street from the North line of Avenue "T" to the North line of alley in Block 11 of the Southside Addition, Fillmore Street from the South line of Avenue 'IT" to the North line of Alley in Block; Southside Addition, and the Alleys running through Blocks 31-A and 32-A of the Highland Addition was called and after hearing no protests the follow- ing motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. ORDINANCE NO. 897 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING PORTIONS OF AVENUE "T", TAYLOR STREET, FILLMORE STREET AND THE ALLEYS RUNNING THROUGH BLOCKS 31-A and 32-A OF THE HIGHLAND ADDITION. Moved by alerman Hunt that Ordinance No. 897 be passed on its first reading. ing vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow - Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, King and Carter. Nays: None. The hearing with reference to paving Marshall Street from ';.ilson to Keeler Streets was called and after hearing protests, the following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Hunt.that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow- inrr vnta- RESOLUTION Form 8, Marshall St - Wilson to Keeler „RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN D2ROVEME31 OF MARSHALL STREET FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF WILSON STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF KEELER STREET AND DETERMINING AMOUNTS OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING LOTS, AND PARCELS OF PROPERTY, AND TEE OWNERS THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 898 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF MARSHALL STREET FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF WILSON STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF KT+'.F:LER STREET, DESIGNATING THE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF IM- PROVEMENT, AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF BY CONTRACT AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS. LEVYING ASSESSMENT THEREOF, AND FIXING THE TERMS AND TIMES OF PAYMENTS, AND THE RATE OF INTEREST THEREON, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABT,E CERTIFICATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Hunt that Ordinance No. 898 be passed on its first reading. vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, King and Carter. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Curd that the rules requiring ordinances to be read on three separate days be suspended and an emergency declared. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Curd that Ordinance No. 898 be passed on its third and final reading and be adopted as read. vote: Motion seconed by Alderman Jones and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and Bing. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Curd that the following resolutions be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Carter and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King. Nays: None. Form 10, RESOLUTION Marshall St - Wilson to Keeler RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION nF MARSAAT.T. RTPRTUP TIT rPUW (%Tmv nV WTn LTTmA cATTC. ,TTmrrnT.rraT RESOLUTION Form 11, Marshall St - Wilson to Keeler RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SUB -CONTRACT FOR THE EXCAVATION BY THE CITY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF MARSHALL STREET IN THE CITY OF W ICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. The hearing with reference to paving Baylor Street from Seventh Street to Eighth Street was called and after hearing no pro- tests the following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Curd that the following resolution be adopted. ing vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Hunt and carried by the follow - Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King. Nays: None. Form 8, RESOLUTION Baylor St- 7th to 8th. RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN IMPROVEMENT OF BAYLOR STREET, FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF EIGHTH STREET TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF SEVENTH STREET, AND DETERMINING AMOUNTS OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING LOTS, AND PARCELS OF PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 899 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF BAYLOR STREET, FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF EIGHTH STREET TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF SEVENTH STREET, DESIGNATING THE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF IMPROVEMENT, AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF BY CONTRACT AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS. LEVY- ING ASSESSMENT THEREOF, AND FIXING THE TERMS AND TIMES OF PAYMENTS, AND THE RATE OF INTEREST THEREON, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Hunt that Ordinance No. 899 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Hunt that rules requiring ordinances to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency declared. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Ming and Carter. Nays: None. Moved by Aldermen Hunt that Ordinance No. 899 be passed an its third and final reading and be adopted as read. Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted. vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King. Nays: None. Form 10, RESOLUTION Baylor St- 7th to 8th RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF BAYLOR STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAME; APPROVING THE CONTRACTOR'S BONDS THEREFOR, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS iOR THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST THERE- OF. Form 11, RESOLUTION Baylor St- 7th to 8th- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SUB -CONTRACT FOR THE EXCAVATION BY THE CITY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF BAYLOR STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. Moved by Alderman Carter that the bill of Kauffman & Doyle in the amount of 4185.00 for a hot water heater furnished the fire station at Seventh and Wofford Streets be approved and allowed. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried. Moved by Alderman Carter that the bill of Jerry M. Schaefer in the amount of 4192.50 covering balance due on architectural services in connection with the construction of fire station at Seventh and Wofford Streets be approved and allowed out of the Public Building rand Motion seconded by Alderman King and carried. Moved by Alderman King that the estimate of Callahan, Whitham McFarland in the amount of $12,861.00 covering construction work on the new sewage disposal plant and the bill of Montgomery & Ward, in the amount of �321.52 covering engineering on the new disposal plant be approved and allowed out of the Sewer Bond Fund. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. Wichita Falls, Texas. May 2nd, 1927. Hon. Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Wichita Falls, 'Texas. Gentlemen: - This certifies that L. E. Whitham & Company has completed the paving and otherwise improving of Alley Block 139 from its intersection with the South line of Lot 12, Block 139 to its intersection with the North property line of Sixth Street, in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor and I hereby recommend the acceptance of the Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and Bing. Nays: None. Form 14, RESOLUTION Alley Blk 139 Lot 12, Blk 139 to 6th Street. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK OF PAVING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING A PORTION Or ALLEY BLOCK 139 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES. adopted . ing vote: Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow - Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King. Nays: None. Form 5, RESOLUTION Broad St- 5th to 6th RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILE REPORT WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENT OF BROAD STREET FROM THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF FIFTH STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF SIXTH STREET. Form 6- Wichita Falls, Texas. Engineer's Letter May 2nd, 1927. TO THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: GENTLEMEN: I hand you herewith report and estimate of the cost of improving broad Street, from the South C,,:rb Line of Fifth Street, to the North Property Line of Sixth Street, and showing the amount to be assessed against such property owners, etc., as required by the Charter and laws and by the proceedings of your Honorable Body: As is shown on this report, the estimated amount payable by the City for this improvement will be � The estimated amount payable by the owners of property will be � The estimated cost to property owners per lineal foot of curb is � The estimated amount to be assessed for excavation for pavement is 4 per front foot: The estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for pavement, including base, exclusive of curb is 0 per front foot: The total estimated cost to be assessed against property owners is � per front foot: The estimated damager is nothing in any case. Lis This estimate and report is based upon one -course reinforced concrete pavement in accordance with the specifications therefor here- tofore filed with this Honorable Body: Respectfully submitted, F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King. Nays: None. Form 7, RESOLUTION Broad St- 5th to 6th RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF THE CITY ENGINEER AS TO THE COST AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF BROAD STREET FROM THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF FIFTH STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF SIXTH STREET, FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE THEREOF, AND PRE- SCRIBING THE FORM OF SUCH NOTICE. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted. vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and zing. Nays: None. Form 5, RESOLUTION Fifth St - Holliday to Broad. RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILE REPORT WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVE- MENT OF FIFTH STREET FROM THE EAST CURB LINE OF HOLLIDAY STREET TO THE can+ GURB T3ENE OF Rg;TL P" CTREN Tll THE EAST PROPERTY LINE i� rn I ISp �SaiiZ�i2C1'I'Di i7 OF BROAD STREET. Engineer's Letter, Wichita Falls, Texas. Mgy 2nd, 1927. TO THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: GENTLEMEN: I hand you herewith report and estimate of the cost of improving Fifth Street from the Nast Curb Line of Holliday Street, to the East Property Line of Broad Street, and showing the amount to be assessed against such property 9wners, etd., as required by the Charter and laws and by the proceedings of your Honorable Body: As is shown on this report, the estimated amount payable by the City for this improvement will be § The estimated amount payable by the owners of property will be The estimated cost to property owners per lineal foot of curb is the estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for pavement, including base, exclusive of curb is per front foot: The total estimated cost to be assessed against property owners is 4 per front foot: The estimated damage is nothing in any case. This estimate and report is based upon one -course reinforced concrete pavement in accordance with the specifications therefor here- tofore filed with this honorable Body. adopted. ing vote: Respectfully submitted, F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. Moved by Alderman hunt that the following resolution be Motion seconded by Alderman Bones and carried by the follow - Yeas: Aldermen hunt, Bones, Curd, Carter and King. Nays: None. Form 7, RESOLU'i'ION Fifth St - Holliday to Broad. adopted. ing vote: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF THE CITY ENGINEER AS TO THE COST AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF FIFTH STREET FROM THE EAST CURB LINE OF HOLLIDAY STREET TO THE EAST PR PERTY LINE OF BROAD STREET, FIXING A TIL4E AND PLACE FOR A ERRING TO PROPERTY UVINERS AND OTHERS INTER- ESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE .HEREOF AND PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SUCH NOTICE. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow - Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King. Nays: None. Form 5, RESOLUTION Twenty First St - Bluff to Burnett RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILE REPORT WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENT OF TWENTY FIRST STREET FROM THE WEST PRO- PERTY LINE OF BLUFF STREET TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF BURNETT STREET. Engineer's Letter Wichita Falls, Texas. May Znd, 1927. TO T::E MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: Gentlemen:- Street to the East Property Line of Burnett Street, and showing the amount to be assessed against such property owners, etc., as required by the Charter and laws and by the proceedings of your Honorably Body: As is shown on this report, the estimated amount payable by the City for this improvement will be 4 The estimated amount payable by the owners of property will be The estimated cost to property owners per lineal foot of curb is $ The estimated amount to be assessed for excavation for pavement is per front foot: The estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for pavement, including base, exclusive of curb is 4 per front foot: The total estimated cost to be assessed against property owners is a per front foot: The estimated damage is nothing in any case. This estimate and report is based upon one -course reinforced concrete pavement in accordance with the specifications therefor hereto- fore filed with this Honorable Body. Respectfully submitted, F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King. Nays: None. Form 7, RESOLUTION Twenty First St - Bluff to Burnett RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF THE CITY ENGINEER AS TO THE COST AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF TWENTY FIRST STREET FROM THE ..EST PROPERTY LINE OF BLUFF STREET TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF BURNETT STREET, FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE THEREOF, AND PRESCRIBIN^ THE FORM OF SUCH NOTICE. Yoved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King. Nays: None. Form 5, RESOLUTION Bluff St- 15th to 16th RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILE REPORT WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVE- 14ENT OF BLUFF STREET FRO:: TH__ SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF FIFTEENTH STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF SIXTEENTH STREET. Wichita Falls, Texas. May End, 1927. TO THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: GENTLEMEN: I hand you herewith report and estimate of the cost of improving Bluff Street, from the South Property Line of Fifteenth Street, to the North Property Line of Sixteenth Street, and showing the amount to be assessed against such property owners, etc., as required by the Charter and laws and by the proceedings of your Honorable Body: As is shown on this report, the estimated amount payable by the City for this improvement will be 4 The estimated amount payable by the owners of property will be $ The estimated cost to property owners per lineal foot of curb is The estimated amount to be assessed for excavation for pavement is 4 per front foot: The estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for pavement, including base, exclusive of curb is per front foot: The total estimated cost to be assessed against property owners is per front foot: The estimated damage is nothing in any case. This estimate and report is based upon one -course reinforced concrete pavement in accordance with the specifications therefor here- tofore filed with this Honorable Body. Respectfully submitted, F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King. Nays: None. Form 7, RESOLUTION Bluff St- 15th to 16th RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF THE CITY ENGINEER AS TO THE COST AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF BLUFF STREET FROM THE S OUTH PROPERTY LINE OF FIFTEENTH STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF SIXTEENTH STREET, FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE THEREOF, AND PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SUCH NOTICE , Moved by Alderman Curd that the Mayor be authorized to execute contract with Prendergast & Company for the construction of a storm sewer on Sixth Street from Bluff Street to Broad Street and on Broad Street from Sixth Street to Eighth Street. Motion seconded by Alderman Carter and carried. b9 ORDINANCE NO. 900 AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR SUPPORT OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING APRIL 1ST, 1927, AND ENDING MARCH 31ST 1928, AND DELCARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Hunt that Ordinance No. 900 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote: vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd and King. Nays: Alderman Carter. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolutions be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King. Nays: None. Form 4, RESOLUTION Denver St- llth to Elizabeth RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF DENVER STREET AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. RESOLUTION Form 4, Polk St - Lot 8, Blk 100-A Ave 9, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF POLK STREET AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. Form 4, RESOLUTION Baltimore Ave York to Lexington RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF BALTI IMORE AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. Form 4, RESOLUTION N. Travis St - Brook to Wichita RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF NORTH TRAVIS STREET AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. Moved by Alderman Jones that the City Clerk be instructed to draw warrant out of the General Fund for �4,000.00 payable to the Wichita General Hospital to cover overdraft at May 1st, 1927. Motion seconded by Alderman King and carried. ORDINANCE NO. 889 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION ONE OF ORDINANCE NO. 697, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS MARCH 8TH, 1926, an 9RDINANCE ENTITLED"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 538 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN ON THE 5TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1924" CREATING THE OFFICE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR_ REGULATING THE WAY AND btANNFR TN wuTcu F.T.F(!mRT( T. CHARGED AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREPJITH; PROVIDING A PENALTY; ALSO AMENDING PARAGRAPH 8 (e) OF SECTION 4, OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 538. Moved by Alderman Hunt that Ordinance No. 889 be passed on its third and final reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Jones that B. M. Bullard be employed to collect sewer rental under the supervision of W. R. Hyer, 'lax Collector, at a salary of �150.00 per month and that Mr. Bullard be required to execute a bond of �1000.00. Motion seconded by Alderman King and carried. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the Sewer Department be author- ized to purchase a private sewer line from J. Caruthers at a cost of �1120.00. Motion seconded by Alderman King and carried. Moved by Alderman Curd that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Carter and carried. The Board of Aldermen then adjourned. READ AND APPROVED this the 9th day of May, 1927. �J / �✓� y° V ATTEST: City Cleric