Min 05/09/1927Wichita Falls, Texas.
Basement City National
Bank Bldg.
may 9th, 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,
Oral Jones, )
P. B. Curd, )
J. W. Hunt, ) Aldermen, '
Roy E. Carter,)
A. W. King, )
W. E. McBroom, City Clerk,
Thelbert martin, City Attorney.
The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Form 13, Wichita Falls, Texas
E S Broad May 9th, 1927
Sth to 9th
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 East Side of Broad Street from
its intersection with the South Property line of Eighth Street to its
intersection with the North Property line of Ninth Street, in accord-
ance with the plans and specifications therefor and I hereby recommend
the acceptance of the above described work.
Respectfully,
F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer.
Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be
adopted. L
Motion seconded by Alderman Carter and carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Carter, Jones, Curd, and King.
Nays: None.
Form 14, RESOLUTION
E S Broad
8th to 9th
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK OF PAVING AND OTHERWISE
IMPROVING A PORTION OF EAST SIDE BROAD STREET AND AUTHORISING
THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES.
Form 13.
Wichita Falls, T '
63
I
Hon. Ma;: or and Board Of Aldermen,
Wichita Falls, Texas.
Gentlemen: -
This certifies that L. E. Whitham & Company has completed the
paving and otherwise improving of Grace Street, from its intersection with
the South property line of Pearl Street to its intersection with the North
property line of Lucille Street in accordance with the plans and specifica-
tions therefor and I hereby recommend the acceptance of the above describ-
ed work.
vote:
Respectfully,
F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer.
Moved by Alderman Jones that the following resolution be adopted.
Motion seconded by Alderman Carter and carried by the following
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King.
Nays: None.
Form 14,
Grace Street RESOLUTION
Pearl to Lucille
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK OF PAVING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING
A PORTION OF GRACE STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES.
r'orm 13, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Grace- St.
Elizabeth to May 9th, 1927
Lucille
Hon. Mayor and Board of Aldermen,
Wichita Falls, Texas.
Gentlemen: -
This certifies that L. h. ':hitham & Company has completed the
paving and otherwise improving of Urace Street from its intersection with
the South Curb line of Elizabeth Street, to its intersection with the Borth
rroperty line of Lucille Street in accordance with the plans and specifica-
tions therefor and I hereby recommend the acceptance of the above describ-
ed work.
vote:
nesp ectfully,
r'. M. Rugeley, City Engineer.
Moved by Alderman Bones that the following resolution be adopted.
Motion seconded by Aldermen Carter and carried by the following
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Carter, King and Curd.
Bays: Bone.
Form 14, RESOLUTI03,
Grace St -
Elizabeth to
Lucille 5ts.
ESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK OF PAVING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING
A PO"TION OF GRACE STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESSIMNT CERTIFICATES.
Wichita Falls, Texas.
May 9th, 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 Thirteenth Street from its
intersection with the East curb line of Broad Street to its intersec-
tion with the East property line of Holliday Street, in accordance
with the plans and specifications therefor and I hereby recommend the
acceptance of the above described work.
Respectfully,
F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer.
Moved by Alderman Jones that the following resolution be
adopted.
Motion seconded by Alderman Carter and carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Yeas : Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King.
Nays: None.
Form 14, RESOLUTION
13th Street,
B.-oad to Holliday
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK OF PAVING AND OTHERWISE IMPROV-
ING A PORTION OF THIRTEENTH STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES.
Form 13, Wichita Falls, Texas.
lath St.,
Broad to Burnett May 9th, 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 Thirteenth Street from its inter-
section with the East curb line of Bro,,d Street to its intersection
with the West property line of Burnett Street, in accordance with the
plans and specification therefor and I hereby recommend the acceptance
of the above described work.
adopted.
Respectfully,
F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer.
Moved by Alderman Jones that the following resolution be
ing vote:
Motion seconded by Alderman Carter and carried by the follow -
Yea,! aldermen Hunt. Jones. Curd. Carter and King.
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Form 14,
13th St -
Broad to Burnett
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK OF PAVING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING
A PORTION OF THIRTEENTH STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES.
Form 13,
Kemp Blvd
Ave "Q" to
W. V. R. W.
Hon. Mayor and Board of Aldermen,
Wichita Falls, Texas.
Gentlemen: -
Wichita Falls, Texas.
May 9th, 1927.
This certifies that the West 'Texas Construction Company has
completed the paving and otherwise improving of Kemp Blvd., from its
intersection with the South Property Line of Avenue 'IQ" to its inter-
sectiou with the South property line of the Wichita Valley Railway
Right-of-way, in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor
and I hereby recommend the acceptance of the above described work.
Respectfully,
F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer.
Moved by Alderman Jones that the following resolution be adopted.
Motion seconded by Alderman Carter and carried by the following
vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King.
Nays: None.
Form 14,
Kemp Blvd., RESOLUTION
-venue "Q" to W. V. Ry.
Right-of-way
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK OF PAVING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING
A PORTION OF KEMP BOULEVARD AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES.
Form 13, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Kemp Blvd.,
Ave 0 to Ave Q V14y 9th, 1927.
Hon. Mayor and Board of Aldermen,
Wichita Falls, Texas.
Uentlemen:-
This certifies that the West Texas Construction Company has
completed the paving and otherwise improving of Kemp Boulevard from
its intersection with the South property line of Avenue 110" to its
intersection with the South property line of Avenue "<;" in accordance
with the plans and specifications therefor and I hereby recommend the
acceptance of the above described work.
Respectfully,
F. M. Rugeley,
City Eng!Ber.
vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Carter, King and Curd.
Nays: None.
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Form 14, RESOLUTION
Kemp Blvd
Ave 0 to __ve Q
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ',ORK OF PAVING AND OTHERWISE IPv1PROV-
ING A PORTION OF KEMP BOULEVARD AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES.
Form 13, Wichita Falls, Tex
Kemp Blvd., May 9th, 1927
Ave H to Ave 0
Hon. Mayor and Board of All ermen,
Wichita Falls, Texas.
Gentlemen:
This certifies that the West Texas Construction Company has
completed the paving and otherwise improving of Kemp Boulevard from
its intersection with the South property line of Avenue "H" to its
intersection with the South property line of Avenue "0", in accordance
v,ith the plans and specifications therefor and I hereby recommend the
acceptance of the above described work.
ed.
ing vote:
Respectfully,
F. M. Rugeley', City Engineer.
Moved by Alderman Jones that the following resolution be adopt
Motion seconded by Alderman Carter and carried by the follow -
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King.
Nays: None.
Form 14,
Kemp Blvd.,
Ave H to Ave 0
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK OF PAVING AND OTHERWISE IMPROV-
ING A PORTION OF KEEP BOULEVARD AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF SPECI.,L ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES.
Form 13,
Giddings St
Ave J to Ave H
Hon. Mayor and Board of Aldermen,
Wichita Falls, Texas.
Gentlemen: -
Wichita Falls, Texas.
May 9th, 1927
This certifies that the West 'Texas Construction Company has
completed the paving and otherwise improving of Giddings Street from
its intersection with the North curb line of Avenue "J" to its inter-
section with South property line of Avenue "H" in accordance with the
plans and specifications therefor and I hereby recommend the acceptance
of the above described work.
Respectfully,
b7
Moved by Alderman Jones that the following resolution be adopt-
ed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Carter and carried by the following
vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King.
Nays: None.
Form 14, RESOLUTION
Giddings St -
Ave J to H
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK OF PAVING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING
A PORTION OF GIDDINGS STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES.
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 :IGHLAND ADDITION.
Moved by Alderman Hunt that Ordinance No. 897 be passed on its
second reading.
Motion seconded by Alderman King and carried by the following
vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, King and Carter.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted.
Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following
vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Curd, Carter, King and Jones.
Nays: None.
Form 5, RESOLUTION
North Travis St -
Brook to Wichita
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILE REPORT
WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENT
OF NORTH TRAVIS STREET FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH CURB
LINE OF BROOK STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH CURB
LINE OF WICHITA STREET.
Wichita Falls, Texas.
May 9th, 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 improv-
ing North Travis Street from its intersection with the North curb line of
Brook Street to its intersection with the Borth curb line of Wichita 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 Honor-
able Body:
As is shown on this report, the estimated amount payable by the
City for this imurovement will be
The estimated cost to property owners per lin al foot of
curb is �)
The estimated amount to be assessed fmr excavation for
pavement is � 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 tiarrenite-Bitulithic
Pavement on concrete foundation in accordance with the specifications
therefor heretofore filed with this Honorable Body.
adopted.
ing vote:
Respectfully submitted,
r". m. Rugeley,
City Engineer.
moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be
Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the follow -
Yeas: Aldermen hunt, Bones, Curd, Carter and King.
!Nays: ivone.
r'orm 7, RESOLUTION
North 'Travis St -
Brook to Wichita
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF THE CITY
ENGINEER AS TO THE COST kTD ASSESSMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEIGiUT
OF NORTH TRAVIS FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH CURB
LINE OF BROOK STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION 1,ITH THE NORTH CURB
LINE OF WICHITA STREET, FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A
HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECT
ING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE THEREOF, AND PRESCRIBING
THE FORM OF SUCH NOTICE.
adopted.
ing vote:
Moved by Aldermen Hunt that the following resolution be
Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the follow -
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King.
Nays: None.
Form 5, RESOLUTION
Baltimore Ave
York to Lexington
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILL;
REPORT WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERIVEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST
OF IMPROVF2,1ENT OF BALTIMORE AVENUE FROM ITS INTERSECTION
WITH THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF YORK AVENUE TO ITS INTER-
SECTION WITH THE NORTH CURB LINE OF LEXINGTON STREET.
Wichita Falls, Texas.
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I hand you herewith report and estimate of the cost of improv-
ing Baltimore Avenue from its intersection with the South property
line of York Avenue to its intersection with the North urb line of
Lexington 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 j
The
estimated amount payable by the owners of property will be
w
The
estimated cost to property owners per lineal foot of curb
is
N
The
estimated amount to be assessed for excavation for pavement
is
y
per front foot:
The
estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for
pavement,
including base, exclusive of curb is y 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.
This estimate and report is based upon "w7arrenite Bitulithic
Pavement on concrete foundation, all in accordance with the specifica-
tions therefor heretofore filed with this Honorable Body.
Respectfully submitted,
F. M. Rugeley, City Eng.
Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted.
vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King.
Nays None.
Form 7, RESOLUTION
Baltimore St -
York to Lexington
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF THE CITY
ENGINEER AS TO THE COST AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF
BALTIMORE AVENUE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH PROPERTY
LINE OF YORK AVENUE TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH CURB
LINE OF LEXINGTON 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
NQTICE.
Moved by Alderman Curd that the Mayor be authorized to execute
quitclaim deed to clear title as to delinquent taxes on Lots 7, 8, 9,
and 10, Block C, Granger-Balew Addition.
Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried.
Moved by Alderman Hunt that the estimate of J. E. Morgan in
the amount of 330,412.00 covering construction on the new auditorium
be approved and allowed out of the Public Building fund.
Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried.
Moved by Alderman Hunt that the final estimate of Ayres
& Hibbs in the amount of �777.78 covering construction on the Number
4 Fire Station be approved and allowed out of the Public Building
Fund.
Motion seconded by Alderman Carter and carried.
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 DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Hunt that Ordinance No. 900 be passed
on its second reading.
ing vote:
Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the follow -
Yeas: Aldermen Curd, King, Jones and Hunt.
Nays: Alderman Carter.
Moved by Alderman Hunt that the City Clerk be instructed
to draw warrant on the Street Fund in the amount of `,11.25 to cover
damages to car owned by Mrs. Mollie McElroy. Said damage being caused
by collision with street sweeper.
adopted.
vote:
Motion seconded by Alderman King and carried.
Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be
Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King.
Nays: None.
Form 1, RESOLUTION
Pennsylvania Ave
York to Lexington
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING PENNSYLVANIA
AVENUE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE
OF YORK AVENUE TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH CURB LINE
OF LEXINGTON AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
STAtING THE NATURE OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT AND THE METHOD BY
WHICH IT IS PROPOSED THAT PAYMENT BE MADE THEREFOR, AND DI-
RECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO HAVE PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFI-
CATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS PREPARED.
Form 2,
Pennsylvania Ave
York to Lexington
d7ichita Falls, Texas
May 9th, 1927
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS:
In compliance with the resolution of the Board of Aldermen
with reference to the improvem:nts of Pennsylvania Avenue from its
intersection with the South property line of York Avenue to its inter-
section with the North curb line of Lexington Street, I have prepared
and hand you herewith plans, profiles, specifications and estimates
Q ,.,.,,,, oA imnr_nwAmenf:R- tnP game embranes the different materidls.
Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted.
Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following
vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King.
Nays: None.
Form 3, RESOLUTION
Pennsylvania Ave -
York to Lexington
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS
AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF YORK AVENUE
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH CURB LINE OF LEXINGTON STREET
IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR THE MAKING AND CON-
STRUCTING OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS.
Moved by Alderman Carter that the Mayor be authorized to exe-
cute quitclaim deed to clear title as to delinquent taxes on Lots 11 and
12. Block 89, Original Townsite Addition.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hunt and carried.
Moved by Alderman Hunt that the City Clerk be instructed to
draw warrant payable to the Hamilton -Martin Investment Compia.ny on the
Street -Improvement Fund in the amount of 1,5,000 to cover part payment of
excavation for pavement in the Country Club Estates.
Motion seconded by Alderman Carter and carried.
Moved by Alderman King that Lon Staiman be named es.Pluipbing
Inspector to succeed F. J. McCullough, resigned, effective May 15th, 1927.
Motion seconded by Alderman Carter and carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 902
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 845 MAKING CORRECTION OF ERRORS IN
THE NAMES OF PROPERTY OWNERS ASSESSED FOR -PAVING LAWRE_TCE STREET, YORK TO
LEXINGTON STREETS.
Moved by Alderman Carter that Urdinance No. 902 be passed on
its first reading.
Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following
vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Carter, King and Curd.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman taunt that the rules requiring ordinances to
be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency decl.red.
Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following
vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King.
Nays: None.
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Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the
following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King.
Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 903
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 865 MAKING CORRECTION OF ERRORS IN
THE NAMES OF PROPERTY OWNERS ASSESSED FOR PAVING ON SEVENTH STREET,
BROAD TO BURNETT STREETS.
Moved by Alderman Carter that Ordinance Eo. 903 be passed
on its first reading.
vote:
Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman Hunt that the rules requiring ordinances
to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency
declared.
ing vote:
Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow -
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman Carter that Ordinance No. 903 be passed
on its third and final reading and be adopted as read.
ing vote:
Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow -
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter :- d King.
Nays: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 904
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.88U MAKING CORRECTION IN THE NAMES
OF PROPERTY OWNERS ASSES-ED FOR PAVING ON FOREST AVENUE FROM YORK TO
LEXINGTON STREET.
Moved by Alderman Carter that Ordinance No. 904 be passed
on its first reading.
int; vote:
Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the follow -
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd,, Carter and King.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman Hunt that the rules requiring ordinances
to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency
declared.
ing vote:
Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow -
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King.
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Moved by Alderman Carter that ordinance i�o. 904 be passed on
its third and final reading and be adop,ed as read.
vote:
Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman Hunt that the bill of L. E. Whitham & Company
in the amount of $925.32 covering payment of drives and sidewalks around
Number 4 Fire Station at Seventh and Wofford Streets be approved and
allowed.
vote:
Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following
Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Carter and King.
Nays: None.
The Mayor presented to the Board for consideration an ordinance
entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 901
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT BY -AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS :AND L. E. WHITHAM & COMPANT FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF THE: ROADWAY ABUTTING AND SERVING A MUNICIPAL PARK, PRO-
VIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF �3,500.00 INTEREST BEARING TIME 'YARRAN S IN
PAYMENT THEREFOR, LEVYING A TAX TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND IETEREST THEREOF
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The ordinance was read in full by the City Clerk. Alderman
Jones made the following motion:
"I move that the rules in Section 37 of the Charter requiring
ordinances to be read on three separate days be suspended and dispensed
with."
The motion was seconded by Alderman Carter. The motion to
suspend the rules was passed by the unanimous vote of all members of the
Board, towit:
AYES: Aldermen Jones, Carter, Hunt, King,and Curd. The Mayor
asked to be recorded as voting "AYE".
NOES: None.
Aldermen Jones made a motion that the ordinance be placed on
its final reading and passage. The motion was seconded by Alderman Carter.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Aldermen Jones, Carter, Hunt, King and Curd. The Mayor
as_ced to be recorded as voting "AYE".
NOES: None.
The Clerk read the ordinance in full on its final passage.
Aldermen Jones made a motion that the ordinance be passed finally. The
motion was seconded by Alderman Carter. The motion carried by the unanimous
vote of all members of the Board, towit:
AYES: Aldermen Jones, Carter, Hunt, King and Curd. The .Mayor
asked to be recorded as voting "AYE".
NOES: None.
The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed .finally.
The ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE N0. G� /
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FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ROADWAY ABUTTING AND SERVING A MUNICIPAL
PARK, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF �3,500.00 INTEREST BEARING TIME
WARRANTS IN PAYMENT THEREFOR, LEVYING A TAX TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND
INTEREST THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Alderman Jones presented a resolution and moved its adoption.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Carter. The motion was carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Alderman Jones, Hunt, Carter, King and Curd. The
Mayor asked to be recorded as voting "AYE".
NOES: None.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The resolution is as follows:
A RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED UNDER CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AND L. E. WHITHAM & COMPANY AND AUTHORIZUA4
THE DELIVERY TO THE CONTRACTOR OF THE WARRANTS EVIDENCING THE CITY'S G4
INDEBTEDNESS THEREFOR.
WHEREAS, the City has heretofore executed a contract with
L. E. Whitham & Company on April 4, 1927, providing for the pavingof
the West side of Broad Street from the South property line of Sth Street
to the North property line of 9th Street, which section of the Street
is abutted by a municipal park owned by the City; and
WHEREAS, a supplemental contract by and between the City
and the Contractor was executed May 9, 1927; and
WHEREAS, both of said contracts were duly ratified by the
Board of Aldermen heretofore on this May 9, 1927; and
WHEREAS, the contractor has presented his final estimate
showing the complete performance of said contract, which estimate has
been duly approved by the said engineer and such other City officials
as are required to approve it and has been filed with the City Clerk.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS:
(1) That the estimate filed by the contractor and approved
by the engineer, be, and it is hereby. in all things aiproved;
(2) That a copy of the estimate be, and it is hereby made a
part hereof, marked Exhibit "A";
(3) The Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
directed to deliver to L. E. Whitham & Company 03,500.00 of interest
bearing time warrants styled "City of 4aichita Falls Park Paving War-
rants, Series 192711, dated May 15th, 1927, bearing 4-3/4/o interest,
numbered one (1) to seven (7), inclusive, of the denomination of y500.00
each, maturing serially throughout the year 1928 to 1933, ,.yore parti-
cularly described in the ordinance authorizing the issuance of said
warrants, recorded in Book 11 of the Minutes of the Board of Aldermen;
(4) The Officials of the City of Wichita Falls are hereby
authorized and directed to do any and all things necessary and to
sign any and all certificates necessary or proper to show the legality
�+ of the issuance and delivery of said warrants.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 9th day of May, 1927.
Moved by Alderman Jones that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried.
The Board of Aldermen then adjourned.
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READ AND APPROVED this the.23rd day of lay, 1927.
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