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Min 01/25/1926 (2)Wichita Falls, Texas. Basement City National Bank Bldg., January 25, 1926 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 J. H. Patton Q P. B. Curd Q Oral Jones Q Aldermen Frank QueisserQ N. M. CliffordQ W. E. George , City Attorney T. E. McBroom , City Clerk The hearing with reference to paving Ozark Street from Hays to Grant Streets was called and after hearing protests the following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the following reso- lution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote: Form 8 Ozark. Yeas: Aldermen Clifford, Jones, Curd,-Queisser, Patton Nays; None. RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING WITH REFERENCE TO IMPROVE- MENTS AND ASSESSMENTS THEREFOR ON A PORTION OF OZARK AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS WHEREAS, by resolution passed and adopted on the 26th. day of October 1925 it was ordered that Ozark Avenue from its inter- section with the East property line of Hays Street to its intersec- tion with the Paving line of Grant -Street, be improved in the manner set forth in the said resolution; and thereafter contract was let and entered into with the Plains Paving Company for the mak- ing and construction of such improvements; and thereafter the City Engineer filed roll or statement showing thereon the various parcels of property abutting upon said street, with the names of the owners thereof, as far as known, and showing the amounts to be assessed against each parcel, and showing other matters and things; and such statement having been examined and approved, it was by resolution ordered that hearing be given to all owners of abutting property and to all others interested and a time and place was fixed therefor; and at said time and place, to;wit, the 25th. day of January 1926 at 7;30 o'clock, P. M. in the Council Chamber in the Basement of the City National Bank Building in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, said hearing was duly had and held, notice of the time and place thereof and of such hearing having been theretofore given in due and proper manner and for the length of time as was proper and at said hearing the following protests were made, to -wit: Walter McAbee, owning Lot Block fronting 97.7 feet on the side of said street, protesting ag- al-nst the cost of such improve- menTs and that this is an inopportune time therefor. And all parties desiring themselves to be heard, their agents, representatives and attorneys, were fully and fairly heard, and evidence was introduced and considered; and the Board of Aldermen having heard the evidence and having considered same, and having heard and considered all protests and objections made, whether herein enumerated or not, is of the opinion that all protests and objections should be over -ruled, and that said hearing should be closed; and all errors and other matters requring corrections or rectifications having been corrected and rectified. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: 49 I. All protests and objections, whether herein enumerated or not, be, and the same are hereby overruled. II. The Board of Aldermen from the evidence finds that in each and every case the property abutting upon the said improvements will be enhanced in value by means of such improvements, in a sum in excess of the of the amount proposed to be assessed against it therefor; and further finds that the apportionment of the cost of the said improvements made and applied and shown on the Engineer's roll or statement is substan- tially in proportion to the benefits received by means of the improvements, and that such apportionment is just and equitable, and results in sub- stantial justice and equality between the various parcels of property and the owners thereof, considering burdens imposed and benefits received. III. That said hearing be, and it is hereby closed, and it is ordered that each parcel of property abutting upon the said improve- ments and the owners of such property be assessed in the sums shown on the said roll or statement opposite the description of the respective parcels under the column "Total Assessment" and itemized in the columns preceeding such column; and it is directed that ordinance levyingsuch assessments in accordance with the terms and provisions of the proceedings of the City with reference to said improvements and in accordance with the law and charter be prepared. IV. The Board of Aldermen further finds that the sums assessed against the respective parcels of property do not exceed the amount or proportion authorized by charter and provided by the proceedings of the City; and further finds all other matters and things necessary and prerequisite to this resolution and to such assessments. V. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. 1926. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 25th. day of January, A.D ORDINANCE NO. 691. Form No. 9 Ozark. ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF OZARK AVENUE IN THE CITY OF TICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARBE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION? OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF 'LDE r R�.EN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, _ Moved by Alderman Queisser that Ordinance No. 691 be passed on its first reading. following vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the Yeas; Aldermen Patton,Curd, -Clifford, Jones Queisser Nays; None. - - Moved by Alderman Curd that the tules requiring declared. ordinances to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Jones, Curd, Clifford, Queisser, Patton Nays; None. _ N ------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 691. Form 8 Ozark. ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSES�I,".ENT FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF OZARK AVENUE IN THE CITY OF RICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OTN ERS THEREOF? PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES. Moved by Alderman Curd that Ordinance No. 691 be pass- ed on its third and final reading and be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Queisser, Jones, Clifford Nays; None. The hearing with reference to paving Polk Street from Avenue H to Avenue J was called and after hearing protests the follow- ing motion was put in order: Moved by Alderman Patton that the following resolution be adopted: Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser Nays; None. RESOLUTION. Form 8-Polk Ave. H to J. RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING TT TH REFERENCE TO IMPROVE- MENTS AND ASSESSMENTS THEREFOR ON A PORTION OF POLK STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. WHEREAS, by resolution passed and adopted on the 14th. day of September 1925 it was orderd that Polk Street from its inter- section with the North curb line of Avenue H to its intersection with the North curb line of Avenue J be improved in the manner set forth in the said resolution; and thereafter contract was let and entered into with the Plains Paving Company for the making and construction of such improvements; and thereafter the City Engineer filed roll or statement showing thereon the various parcels of property abutting upon said street, with the names of the owners thereof, as far as known, and.showing the amounts to be assessed against each parcel, and showing other matters and things; and such statement having been examined and approved, it was by resolution ordered that hearing be given to all owners of abutting property and to all others interested and a time and place was fixed therefor; and at said time and place, to -wit, the 25th, day of January 1925, at 7;30 o'clock, P. 14. in the Council Chamber in the Basement of the City National Bank Bldg, in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, said hearing was duly hand and held, notice of the time and place thereof and of such hearing having been theretofore given in due and proper manner and for the length of time as was proper; and at said hearing the following protest were made, to -wit; May Rhodes, owning Lot Block fronting 50 feet on the side of said Stree�— rFvf s. J. C. Gunter, owning Lot Block fronting 50 feet on the side of said streef—,-protes nng against the cost of such improvemerts. And all parties desiring themselves to be heard, their agents, representatives and attorneys, were fully and fairly heard, and evidence was introduced and considered; and the Board of Aldermen having heard the evidence and having considered same, and having heard and considered all protests and objections made, whether herein enum- erated or not, is of the opinion that all protests and objections should be over -ruled, and that said hearing should be closed; and all errors and other matters requiring corrections or rectifications having been corrected and rectified: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TF.E BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: I. All protests and objections, whether herein enumerated or not, be, and the same are hereby overruled. II. The Board of Aldermen from the evidence find that in each and every case the property abutting upon the said improvements will be enhanced in value by means of such improvements, in a sum in excess of the amount proposed to be assessed against it therefor; and further finds that the apportionment of the cost of the said improvements made and applied and shown on the Engineers roll or statement is substantially in proportion to the benefits received by means of the improvements, and that such apportion- ment is just and equitable, and results in substantial justice and equality VW between the various parcels of property and the owners thereof, considering burdens imposed and benefits received. That the said hearing be, and it is hereby closed, and it is ordered that each parcel of property abutting upon the said improve- ments and the owners of such property be assessed in the sums shown on the said roll or statement opposite the description of the respective parcels under the column "Total Assessment" and itemized in the columns preceeding such column; and it is directed that ordinance levying such assessments in accordance with the terms and provisions of the proceedings of the City with reference to said improvements and in accordance with the law and Charter be prepared. IV. The Board of Aldermen further finds that the sums assesse.d;against the respective parcels of property do not exceed the amount or proportion authorized by Charter and provided by the proceedings of the City; and further finds all other matters and things necessary and prere- quisite to this resolution and to such assessments. V. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. 1926. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 25th. day of January ORDINANCE NO. 692 Form 9- Polk Ave. H to J ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING 4 PORTION OF POLK STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABU TTING PROPERTY ANDTHE O'.PNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION,OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 692 be passed on its first reading. the following vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Jones, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. Moved by Alderman Patton that the ruls requiring Ordinances to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency declared. following vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the Yeas; Aldermen Curd, Jones, Clifford, Patton, Queisser i Nays; None. ---------------- 5 Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 692 be passed on its third and final reading and be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote;. Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Queisser, Clifford, Curd, Jones Nays; None. I­17 The hearing with reference to paving Polk Street from Avenue J to Avenue M was called and after hearing protests the w following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution � be adopted. i Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Curd, Clifford, -Jones, Patton, Queisser Nays; None. RESOLUTION. Form S-Polk Ave. J to M. RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING WITH REFERENCE TO IMPROVE- MENTS AND ASSESSMENTS THEREFOR ON A PORTION OF POLK STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS WHEREAS, by resolution passed and adopted on the 21st. day of September 1925 it was ordered that Polk Street from its inter- section with the North curb line of Avenue J to its intersection with the North curb line of Avenue M be improved in the manner set forth in the said resolution; and thereafter contract was let and entered into with the Plains Paving Company for the making and construction of such improvements; and thereafter the City Engineer filed roll or statement showing thereon the various parcels of property abutting upon said street, with the names of the.owners thereof, as far as known, and showing the amounts to be assessed against each parcel and showing the amounts to be assessed against each parcel, and showing other matters and things; and such statement having been examined and approved, it was by resolution ordered that hearing be given to all owners of abutting property and to all others interested and a time and place was fixed therefor; and at said time and place, to -wit, the 25th. day of January 1926, at 7:30 o'clock, P. M. in the Council Chamber in the Basement of the City National Bank Building, in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, said hearing was duly had and held, notice of the time and place thereof and of such hearing having been theretofore given in due and proper manner and for the length of time as was proper; and at said hearing the following protests were made, to -wit; S. E. Miller, owning Lot Block fronting 100 feet on the side of said Street. C. I. Halliford, owning Lot Block fronting 50 feet on the side of said s reet,protest n— ng against the cost of such improvement. And all parties desiring themselves to be heard, their agents, representatives and attorneys, were fully and fairly heard, and evidence was introduced and considered; and the Board of Aldermen hav- ing heard the evidence and having considered same, and having heard and considered all protests and objections made, whether herein enumerated or not, is of the opinion that all protests and objections should be over -ruled, and that said hearing should be closed; and all errors and other matters requring corrdctions or rectifications having been corrected and rectified: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF V"ICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: I. All protests and objections, whether herein enumerated or not, be, and the same are hereby overruled. II. The Board of Aldermen from the evidence find that in each and every case the property abutting upon the said improvements will be enhanced in value by means of such improvements, in a sum in excess of the amount proposed to be assessed against it therefor; and further Finds that the apportionment of the cost of the said improvements made and applied and shown on the Engineer's roll or statement is substantially in proportion to the benefits received by means of the improvements, and that such appor- tionment is just and equitable, and results in substantial justice and equality between the various parcels of property and the owners thereof, con sidering burdens imposed and benefits received. That the said hearing be, and it is hereby closed, and it is ordered that each parcel of property abutting upon the said improvements and the owners of such property be assessed in the sums shown on the said roll or statement opposite the description of the respective parcels under the column "Total Assessment" and itemized in the columns preceeding such column; and it is directed that ordinance levying such assessments in accordance with the terms and provisions of the proceedings of the City with reference to said improvements and in,accordance with the law and char- ter be prepared. IV. The Board of Aldermen further finds that the sums assessed against the respective parcels of property do not exceed the amount or proportion authorized by charter and provided by the proceedings of the City; and further finds all other matters and things necessary and prere- quisite to this resolution and to such assessments. V. i This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. Form No. 9-Polk Ave. J to M. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 25th. day of January, 1926. ORDINANCE NO. 693. ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF POLK STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 693 he passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote: Aldermen Yeas; Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser Nays; None. Moved by Alderman Curd that the rules requiring ordinances to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency declared. following vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the Yeas; Aldermen Curd, Clifford, Jones, Patton, Queisser Nays; None Moved by Alderman Curd that Ordinance No. 693 he passed on its third and final reading and be adopted as read. following vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the Yeas; Aldermen Curd, Jones, Clifford, Patton, Queisser Nays; None. ----------------------- The hearing with reference to paving Filmore Street from Avenue L to Avenue M was called and after hearing protests the following motion was put in order• be adopted; Moved by Alderman Patton that the following resolution following vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the t i Yeas; Aldermen Curd, Jones, Patton, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. RESOLUTION Form S-Filmore Ave. L to M. RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING WITH REFERENCE TO IMPROVE- MENTS AND ASSESSMENTS THEREFOR ON A PORTION OF FILMORE STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. 611HEREAS, by resolution passed and adopted on the 19th. day of October 1925 it was ordered that Filmore Street from its inter- section with the North property line of Avenue L to its intersection with the North property line of Avenue M be improved in the manner set forth in the said resolution; and thereafter contract was let and entered into with the Plains Paving Company for the making and con- struction of such improvements; and thereafter the City -Engineer filed roll or statement showing thereon the various parcels of property abutting upon said street, with the names of the owners thereof, as far as known, and showing the amounts to be assessed against each parcel, and showing other matters and things; and such statement having been examined and approved, it was by resolution ordered that hearing be given to all owners of abutting property and to all others inter- ested and a time and place was fixed therefor; and at said time and place, to -wit, the 25th. day of January 1926, at 7:30 o'clock,P. M. I in the Council Chamber in the Basement of the City National Bank Bldg., in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, said hearing was duly hand and held, notice of the time and place thereof and of such hearing having been theretofore given in due and proper manner and for the length Of time as was proper; and at said hearing the following protests were made, to -wit; i M. M. Mathis, owning Lot Block fronting 50 feet on the side of said street Nellie White, owning Lot Block fronting 50 feet on the side of said Street, protes ng agains t e cost of such improvemen�— And all parties desiring themselves to be heard, their agents, representatives and attorneys, were fully and fairly heard, and evidence was introduced and considered; and the Board of Aldermen having heard the evidence and having considered same, and having heard and considered all protests and objections made, whether herein enumerated or not, is of the opinion that all protests and objections should be over -ruled, and that said hearing should be closed; and all errors and other matters requriing'eorrections or rectifications having been corrected or rectified. �I THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF @'ICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: u _ All protests and objections, whether herein enumerated or not, be, and the same are hereby overruled. v � II. The Board of Aldermen from the evidence find that in each and every case the property abutting upon the said improvements w1,1,.l be enhanced in value by means of such improvements, in a sum in excea� of the amount proposed to be assessed against it therefor; and further finds that the apportionment of the cost of the said improvements made and applied and shown on the Engineer's roll or statement is sub- staritially in proportion to the benefits received by means of the improve ments and that such apportionment is just and equitable, and results in substantial justice and equality between the various parcels of proper- ty;and the owners thereof, considering burdens imposed and benefits received. III. That the said hearin13 be , and it is hereby closed, and it is $rdered that each parcel of property abutting upon the said improve - 6s men and the owners of such property be assessed in the sums shown on the said roll or statement opposite the description of the respective parcels under the column "Total Assessment" and itemized in the columns preceeding such column; and it is directed that ordinance levying such _ assessments in accordance with the terms and provisions of the proceed- ings of the City With reference to said improvements and in accordance with the law and charter be prepared. IV. The Board of Aldermen further finds that the sums assessed . against the respective parcels of property do not exceed the amount or proportion authorized by charter and provided by the proceedings of the City; and further finds all other matters and things necessary and prerequisite to this resolution and to such assessments. V. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage, PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th, day of January A. D. 1926. ---------------------- ORDINANCE N0. 694 Form 9 Filmore. Avd:'' ," ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROV_ "M" & ING A PORTION OF FILIAORE STREET IN THE CITY OF 7.`ICHITA FAI.LS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESS14ENTS AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES. Moved by Alderman Patton that Ordinance No. 694 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow - ing vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Clifford, Weisser, Jones, Curd Nays; None. ---------------------- Moved by Alderman Queisser that the rules requiring ordinances to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency de- clared. vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following Yeas; Aldermen Jones, Curd, Clifford, Queisser and Patton Nays; None. -----------------------. Moved by Alderman Queisser that Ordinance No. 694 be passed on its third and final reading and be adopted as read.' i Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser r Nays; None, j -- The hearing with reference to paving Filmore Street from 9th, to loth. Street was called and after hearing protests the follow- ing motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Patton that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried by the Following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Jones, Curd, Clifford, Patton, Queisser Nays; None Form 8-Filmore RESOLUTION 9th, to 10th. RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING WITH REFERENCE TO IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS THEREFOR ON A PORTION OF FILMORE STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. WHEREAS, by resolution passed and adopted on the 21st. day of September 1925 it was ordered that Filmore Street from its inter- section with the South property line of Ninth Street to its intersection with the North Property Line of Tenth Street, be improved in the manner set forth in the said resolution, and thereafter contract was let and entered into with the Plains Paving Company for the making and construc- tion of such improvements; and thereafter the City Engineer filed roll or statement showing thereon the various parcels of property abutting upon said street, with the names of .he owner's therof, as far as known, and showing the amounts to be assessed against each parcel, and showing other matters and things; and such statement having been examined and approved, it was by resolution ordered that hearing be given to all owners of abutting property and to all ot�iers interested and a time and place was fixed therefor; and at said time and place, to -wit, the 25th. day of January 1926, at 7:30 o'clock, P. M. in the Council Chamber in the Basement of the City National Bank Building in the City of Tiehita Falls, Texas, said hearing was duly hand and held, notice of the time and place thereof and of such hearing having been theretofore given in due and proper manner and for the length of time as was proper; and at said hearing the following protests were made, to -wit; J. C. Sheaffer, owning Lot Block fronting-150 feet on the side of said Street, protesting against the cost of such mprovement. And all parties desiring themselves to be heard, their agents, representatives and attorneys, were fully and fairly heard, and evidence was introduced and considered; and the Board of Aldermen having heard the evidence and having considered same, and having heard and considered all protests and objections made, whether herein enumer- ated or not, is of the opinion that all protests and objections should be over -ruled, and that said hearing should be closed; and all errors and other matters requiring corrections or rectifications having been corrected or rectified; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; TEXAS, THAT V I. All protests and objections, whether herein enumerated or not, be, and the samearehereby overruled. II. The Board of Aldermen from the evidence finds that in each and every case the property abutting upon the said improvements will be enhanced in value by means of such improvements, in a sum in �- excess of the amount proposed to be assessed against it therefor; and -- further finds .that the apportionment of the cost of the said improve- ments made and applied and shown on the Engineer's roll or statement is substantially in proportion to the benefits received by means of the improvements, and that such apportionment is just and equitable, and results in substantial justice and equality between the various parcels of property and the owners therof, considering burdens imposed and benefits received. III. That the said hearing he,and it is hereby closed, and it is ordered that each parcel of property abutting upon the said improvements and the owners of such property be assessed in the sums shown on the said roll or statement opposite the description of the respective parcels under the column "Total Assessment" and itemized in the columns preceed- ing such column; and it is directed that ordinance levying such assess- ments in accordance with the terms and provisions of the proceedings of the City with reference to said improvements and in accordance with the law and charter be prepared, IV. The Board of Aldermen further finds that the sums assessed against the respective parcels of property do not exceed the amount or proportion authorized by charter and provided by the proceedings of the City; and further finds all other matters and things necessary and pre- requisite to this resolution and to such assessments. V. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 25th. day of January 1926. ---------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 695 Form 9-Filmore 9th. to loth. ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR a PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF FILMORE STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES. Moved by Alderman Patton that Ordinance No. 695 be pass- ed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried by the following vote: Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Clifford, Jones, Queisser, Curd Nays; None. 1. --------------------------- Moved by Alderman Jones that the rules requiring Ordinances to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency declared. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Curd, Patton, Clifford, Queisser, Jones Nays; None. --------------------------- Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 695 be passed on its third and final reading and be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen ' Patton, Clifford, Jones, Curd, Queisser Nays; None. -------------------------- The hearing with reference to paving Smarsh Street from Holliday to Grace Streets was called and after hearing protests the following motion was put in order; i t 81 .'7 Moved by Alderman Patton that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Jones, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None Form 8 RESOLUTION. Smarsh RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED WITH REGARD TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF SMARSH STREET FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF HOLLIDAY ROAD TO CENTER LINE OF GRACE STREET AND DETERMINING AMOUNTS OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING LOTS AND PARCELS OF PROP- ERTY 9NDTHE OWNERS THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDER'4EN OF THE CITY OF FRICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: WHEREAS, the said Board of Aldermen has heretofore ordered that Smarsh Street from the West property line of Holliday Road to the Center line of Grace Street in said city be improved by raising, grading, and filling same and installing concrete curbs and gutters and paving with one course reinforced concrete, and WHEREAS, by resolution of the Board of Aldermen passed and approved on the 21st. day of December 1925, it was ordered that a hearing to all owners of property abutting on said portion of said street above mentioned and to all others interested, be held in the Council Chamber of said Board in the City National Bank Building in in said City 7:30 P. M. on the 25th, day of January 1926, and that due notice thereof be given to said parties, and WHEREAS, in accordance with said resolution due notice of the time and place and object of such hearing was given and such hear- ing was duly held, and whereas all patties, their agents and attorney s and all others desiring to be heard, have been fully and fairly heard, and the following protests were made at said hearing: C. J. Smith, J. M. Faubion, R. W. King, W. H. Pyle, owners of 419 feet of abutting property protesting against the cost of such improvements and declaring that this is an inopportune time therefor. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SAID BOARD OF AL DER?,;EN, I. THAT, all protests and objections, whether therein specifically mentioned or nbt, be, and the same are hereby over ruled in whole and in part. That the Board of Aldermen finds from the evidence presented thereto that no property will be damaged by means of, or as a result of, any of such proposed improvements. It is further declared that the ,just and proper rule of apportionment of the cost of said improvement is that reported in estimates, state- ments and reports of the City Engineer filed on the 21st, day of December 1925, and heretofore approved by the Board, and that by such plans and rules equality and justice will exist between the various lots and parcels of land shown to be affected thereby, and the respective owners thereof; and the Board further finds that each lot or parcel of land abutting on said portion of said Street will be benefited in enhanced value by means of such improvements thereon in an amount in excess of the portion of costs to'be assessed against same as shown by said estimates and reports of the City Engineer. II. THAT, said sums be assessed against said lots or parcels of land and against the owners thereof, and the City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare and present detail form of assessment Ordinance levying such assessments in accordance with the Charter and Laws in force in this City and in accordance with the Ordinances, and other proceedings applicable thereto. That said hearing be and is hereby closed as to all parties and as to all said improvements. III. after its passage. THAT, this resolution shall take effect from and PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th. day of January A. D. 1926. Form No. 9 ORDINANCE NO. 696. Smarsh - ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF SMARSH STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE 01NERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, AND FOR THE IS- SUANCE OF ASSIGNTABLE CERTIFICATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Patton that Ordinance No. 696 be pass- ed on its first reading. ing vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow Yeas; Aldermen Jones, Curd, Clifford, Patton, Queisser Nays; None. Moved by Alderman Patton that the rules requiring ordinan- ces to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency de- clared. ing vote; Mott -on seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the follow - Yeas; Aldermen Jones, Curd, Clifford, Patton, Queisser Nays; None. -------------------------- Moved by Alderman Patton, that Ordinance No. 696 be pass- ed on its third and final reading and be adopted as read. following vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the Yeas; Aldermen Jones, Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. The hearing with reference to paving Broad Street from 18th, to 21st. Streets was called and after hearing protests of Louis Bernstein representing C. Cohen, owner, of 224 feet of property abutting this street and at the request of the Wichita Valley Railroad Officials the following motion was put in order: Moved by Alderman Clifford that this hearing be contin- ued until 7:30 P. M. February 1, 1926 in the Basement of the City National Bank Building. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried. Moved by Alderman Curd that the tax complaint of Delia Woodhouse be referred to Commissioner Jones for investigation and report. Motion seconded by Alderman Queisser and carried. Moved by Alderman Curd that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for a public hearing for the pBrbpose of hearing protests against the granting of a permit for the construction of a business build- ing at the intersection of Hays Street and Seymour Road applied for by Joe Long. Said hearing to be held in the Council Chamber in the basement of the City National Bank Building at 3 y. M. February 6, 1926. Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried. Moved by Alderman Patton that the tax valuation for the year 1925 on Lot 5, Block 191, Original Townsite, be reduced $1,000. and the valuation on the building located on lots owned by W. & Heath at the corner of llth. and Travis Streets be reduced $1,000.00 for the year 1925 and the taxes on over -valuation be remitted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried. Moved by Alderman Jones that the tax valuation for the year 1925 on properties owned by the Wichita Falls Brick and Tile Company be reduced to $80,750.00 and the taxes on over -valuation be remitted. Motion seconded by Aldermar. Patton and carried. The public hearing with reference to granting the Gulf Refining Company a right of way across Mill Street was called and as no protests were filed the following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Aldermar, Queisser and carried. ORDINANCE NO. 679. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE GULF REFINING C014PANY A TEXAS CORPORATION, WITH ITS PRINCIPAL OFFICE AT HOUSTON, IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, A FRANCHISE AND PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE TRACK OF RAILVdAY SWITCH ON AND ACROSS MILL STREET IN THE CITY OF VdICHITA FALLS TEXAS Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 679 be passed on its third and final reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser Nays; None. i Moved by Alderman Clifford that the tax complaint of the Panhandle Refining Company be referred to Commissioner Jones for investigation and report. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the City Clerk be instruct- ed to give notice of the intention of the City to close by Ordinance the alley running through Block 28-A-Highland Addition and that a public hearing be held at 7:30 P. M. February 8, 1926 in the Council Chamber in the Basement of the City National Bank Bldg., for the prupose of hearing any protests which might be filed. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the following resolu- tion be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following vote: Yeas; Aldermen Curd, Patton, Jones, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. Form 1-Polk RESOLUTION Bullington to 10th. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF POLK STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, STAT- ING THE NATURE OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND THE METHOD BY WHICH IT IS PROPOSED THAT PAYMENT BE MADE THEREFOR; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO HAVE PLANS, PROFILES, SFE,IFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS PREPARED. BE IT, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: I. It is necessary that Polk Street from the South Property Line of Bullington Street to the North Property Line of Tenth Street be improved by raising, grading, filling, paving same, and installing con- crete curbs and gutters and that same be improved with one of the follow- ing materials, to -wit: (a) One -course reinforced concrete pavement (b) Willite process asphalt. (e) Brick pavements (d) Warrenite-Bitulithic. II. The City Engineer is hereby directed to have plans, profiles, specifications and estimates embracing the foregoing materials and plans of improvement prepared, and to file same with the Board of Aldermen, the City Engineer being so directed, there being no City Manager. III. ing manner, to -wit; The said improvements shall be paid for in the follow - The benefited and abutting property and the owners thereof shall be assessed and pay for all of the cost of installing curbs and gutters and not exceeding 9V9 of the remaining cost of such improve- ments, and the City of Wichita Falls, shall pay the remainder. The sums payable by the benefited property and the owners thereof shall be payable in six (6) equal installments, the first of which shall be due and payable upon the date of completion and accept- ance by the City of such improvements; the second shall be due and pay- able onor before one (1) year from said date of completion and acceptance, the third shall be due and payable on or before two (2) years from said date of completion and acceptance; the fourth shall be due and payable on or before three (3) years from said date of completion and acceptance; the fifth shall be due and payable on or before four (4) years from said date of completion and acceptance and the sixth shall be due and payable on or before five (5) years from said date of completion and acceptance by the City of such improvements. The entire amount of such sums shall bear interest from the date of said completion and acceptance and until paid at the rate of eight per cent (8%) per annum, payable annually, but such prop- erty and the owners thereof shall have the privilege of paying any or all of such installments at any time before maturity, and thefailure to pay any installments upon maturity thereof shall at the option of the owner and holder of the certificate of special assessment, issued in evidence thereof, mature the entire amount then unpaid; and the sums payable by the respective lots or parcels of land or property abutting i upon said improvements, and benefited thereby, shall be assessed against such lots or parcels and against the owners thereof, and shall be a personal liability of such owner and a first and prior lien and charge against such property, superior to all other liens, claims and charges and demands of whatsoever kind excepting only State, County, and Municipal taxes. No assessment shall be levied against any lot or parcel of land, or the owner thereof in excess of the special benefits to such lot or parcel of land in enhanced value thereof by means of such AW improvements, and no assessment shall be levied until after the notice and hearing as provided in the Charter and Laws in force and effect in this City, and in the ordinance and proceedings of the Board of Aldermen applicable thereto. 62 IV. Upon the completion and acceptance of such improvements, if same shall have been performed by contract, then certificates in evidence of the assessments levied against the respective lots or parcels of property, and the owners thereof, shall be issued to the contractor or party performing and executing the work of such improve- ment and containing recitals lawful and properly applicable thereto and the said improvements shall be executed, and the said matters filed, ® said notice and hearing ordered given, and ordinance levying the assessment and any other matters with reference to said improvement shall be done and performed in the manner and form provided by the Charter and Laws in force and effect in this City, and the proceedings, ordi- nances and resolutions of the Board of Aldermen. V. This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVE*HIS 25th, day of January A. D. 1926. Form No. 2 Engineer's Letter LETTER OF ENGINEER SUBMITTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES. Wichita Falls, Texas. January 25, 1926 To The Honorable Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas. In compliance with the resolution of the Board of Alder- men with reference to the improvement of Polk Street from the South Property Line of Bullington Street to the North Property Line of Tenth Street, I have prepared and hand you herewith plans, profiles, specifications, and estimates of the proposed improvements, the same embraces and different materials, plans and methods of improve- ment set forth and specified in the s-id resolution. Signed F. M; Rugeley Ulty Engineer. be adopted. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the following resolution ing vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the follow - Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser Nays; None. Form 3- Polk Bullington to 1Oth. RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATLONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVE- MENT OF POLK STREET FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF BULIINGTON STREET TO'THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF TENTH STREET, IN THE CITY OF TICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND DIRECT- ING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR THE MAKING AND CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH IMPROVE.".TENTS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: WHEREAS, by resolution passed on the 26th, day of January A. D. 1926 the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, declared the necessity of improving Polk Street from the South Property Line of Bullington Street to the North Property Line of Tenth Street by raising, grading, filling same, and paving same and installing concrete curbs and gutters with the materials and in the manners and methods stated in the said resolution, and gave the method by which it was proposed that payment be made therefor, and directing the City Engiheer to have plans, profiles, specificattons and estimates of the proposed improvement prepared, and WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared such plans, profiles, specifications, and estimates and has filed same with the Board of Aldermen, and the "same have been examined and inspected and corrected where necessary. km That the said plans, profiles, specifications and estimates be and the same are hereby adopted and approved aa'those under, by, and in accordance with which the said improvements shall be made and con- structed. II. That the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to adver- tise for competitive bids for the making and constructing of the said improvements, in the manner, and for the length of time, and in the form required and provided for by the City Charter and laws in force and in effect at this time, and by the ordinances and proceedings of this Board and sue b ds wi/}n1 be received until, and shall be opened on the day of wiA. D. 1926 at 7:30 P. N., o'clock, and all bids sha e made in e or and manner, and accompanied by a certified check and by the guarantee as is provided and required by and in the same specifica- tions. III, This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 26th, day of January A. D. 1926. adopted. Moved by Alderman Jones that the following resolution be Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Clifford, Jones, Patton, Curd, Queisser Nays; None. Form 1-6th. Polk to RESOLUTION. Sunset Drive RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF SIXTH STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, STAT_ ING THE NATURE OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND THE METHOD BY WHICH IT IS PROPOSED THAT PAYMENT BE MADE THEREFOR, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO HAVE PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS PREPARED. BE IT, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: I. It is necessary that Sixth Street from the East Property Line of Polk Street to the East Curb Line of Sunset Drive be improved by raising, grading, filling, paving same, and installing concrete curbs and gutters and that same be improved with one of the following materials, to -wit: (a) One -course reinforced coneaete pavement (b) Willits process asphalt. (a) Brick pavements (d) Warrenite-Bitulithic II. The City Engineer is hereby directed to have plans, proviles specifications and estimates embracing the foregoing materials and plans of improvement prepared, and to file same with the Board of Aldermen, the City Engineer being so directed, there being no City Manager. III. The said improvements shall be paid for in the following manner, to -wit; The benefited and abutting property and the owners thereof shall be assessed and pay f r all of the cost of installing curbs and gutters and not exceeding per cent of the remaining cost of such Improvements, and the City of Wichita Falls, shall pay the remainder. The sums payable '7y the benefited property and the owners thereof shall be payable in six (Fj equal installments, the first'of which shall be due and payable upon the date of completion and acceptance by the City of such improvements; the second shall be due and payable on or before one (1) year from said date of completion and acceptance; the third shall be due and payable on or before two (2) years from said date of completion and acceptance; the fourth shall be due and payable on or before three (3) years from said date of completion and acceptance; the fifth shall be due and payable on or before four (4) years from " said date of completion and acceptance and the sixth shall be due'and payable on orbefore five (5) years from said date of completion and acceptance by the City of such improvements. The entire amount of such sums shall bear interest from the date of said completion and acceptance and until paid at the rate of eight per cent (8%) per annum, payable annually, but such property and the owners thereof shall have the privilege of paying any or all of such installment at any time before maturity, and the failure to pay any installments upon maturity thereof shall at the option of the owner and holder of the certificate of special assessment, issued in evidence thereof, mature the entire amount then unpaid; and the sums payable by the respective lots or parcels of land or property abutting upon said improvement; and benefited thereby, shall be assessed against such lots or parcels and against the owners thereof, and shall be a personal liability of such owner and a first and prior lien and charge against such property, superior to all other liens, claims and charges and demands of whatsoever kind excepting only State, County and Municipal taxes. No assessment shall be levied against any lot or parcel of land, or the owner thereof in excess of the special benefits to such lot or parcel of land in enhanced value thereof by means of such improve- ment, and no assessment shall be levied until after the notice and hearing as provided in the Charter and Laws in force and effect in this City, and in the ordinance and proceedings of the Board of Aldermen applicable thereto. IV. Upon the completion and acceptance of such improve- ments, if same shall have been performed by contract, then certifi- cates in evidence of the assessments levied against the respective lots or parcels of property, and the owners thereof, shall be issued to the contractor or party performing and executing the work of such improvement and containing retitals lawful and properly applicable thereto and the said improvements shall be executed, and the said matters filed, said notice and hearing ordered given, and ordinance levying the assessment and any other matters with reference to said improvement shall be done and performed in the manner and form provided by the Charter and Laws in force and effect in this City, and the proceedings, ordinances and resolutions of the Board of Aldermen. V. This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. 1926. PASSED 4ND APPROVED THIS 25th, day of January A. D. Form No. 2 LETTER OF ENGINEER SUBMITTING PLANS, Engineerts Letter PROFILES, SPECITICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES. Wichita Falls, Texas. January 25, 1926. 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 improvement of Sixth Street from the East property line of Polk Street to the East Curb Line of Sunset Drive, I have prepared and hand you herewith plans, profiles, spec- ifications, and estimates of the proposed improvements, the same embraces and different materials, plans and methods of improvement set forth and specified in the said resolution. Signed F. M. Rugeley Ulty Engineer Moved by Alderman Jones that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried by the following vote: Yeas; Aldermen crones, Curd, Clifford, Patton, Queisser Nays; None. Form 3-6th: RESOLUTION. Polk -Sunset Drive RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVE- MENT OF SIXTH STREET FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF POLK STREET TO THE EAST CURB LINE OF SUNSET DRIVE; IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR THE MAKING AND CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS. BE IT RESOLVED, By the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, that; WHEREAS, by resolution passed on the 25th. day of January A. D. 1926 the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, declared the necessity of improving by raising, grading, filling same, and paving same and installing concrete curbs and gutters with the mater- ials and in the manners and methods stated in the said resolution, and gave the method by which it was proposed that payment be made therefor, and directing the City Engineer to have plans, profiles, specifications and estimates of the proposed improvement prepared, and WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared such plans profiles, specifications, and estimates and has filed same with the Board of Aldermen, and the same have been examined and inspected and corrected where necessary. I. That the said plans, profiles, specifications and esti- mates, be and thm same are hereby adopted and approved as those under, by, and in accordance with which the said improvements shall be made and constructed. II. That the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to advertise for competitive bids for the making and constructing of the said improvements, in the manner, and for the length of time, and in the form required and provided for by the City Charter and laws in force and in effect at this time, and by the ordinances and proceedings of this B , and such will b received until, and shall be opened on the _day of D. nner at 7:30 P. ompa ed by k, and all bids s e made in or and manner, and accompanied by a'certified check and by the guarantee as is provided and required by and in the said spec- ifications. III. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. 1926. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 25th, day of January A. D. ---------------------------- be adopted. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the following resolution Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Jones, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. Form 1-7th. Polk to Sunset Drive RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF SEVENTH STREET, IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS STATING THE NATURE OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS ANDTHE METHOD BY WHICH IT IS PROPOSED THAT PAYMENT BE MADE THEREFOR, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO HAVE PLANS PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED I:YPROVE,SENTS PREPARED. BE IT, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDER::FN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT, I. It is necessary that Seventh Street from the East Curb Line of Polk Street to the West Curb Line of Sunset Drive be improved by raising, grading, filling, paving same, and installing concrete curbs and gutters and that same be improved with one of the �. following materials, to -wit: (a) One -course reinforced concrete pavement (b) Willite Process Asphalt (a) Brick Pavements (d) Warrenite-Bitulithic. II. The City Engineer is hereby directed to have plans, pro- files, specifications and estimates embracing the foregoing materials and plans of improvement prepared, and to file same with the Board of Aldermen, the City Engineer being so directed, there being no City Manager. III. The said improvements shall be paid for in the following manner, to -wit: The benefited and abutting property and the owners thereof shall be assessed and pay £ r all of the cost of installing curbs and gutters and not exceeding 9°6 per cent of the remaining cost of such improvements, and the City of Wichita Falls, shall pay the remainder. The sums payable by the benefited property and the owners thereof shall be payable in six (6) equal installments, the first of which shall be due and payable upon the date of completion and accept- ance by the City of such improvements; the second shall be due and payable on or before one (1) year from said date of completion and acceptance; the third shall be due and payable on or before two (2) years from said date of completion and acceptance; the fourth shall be due and payable on or before three (3) years from said date of completion and acceptance; the fifth shall be due and payable on or before four (4) years from said date of completion and acceptance and sixth shall be due and payable on or before five (5) years from said date of completion and acceptance by the City of such improvements. The entire amount of such sums shall bear interest from the date of said completion and acceptance and until paid at the rate of eight per cent (8%) per annum, payable annually, but such property and the owners thereof shall have the privilege of paying any or all of such installments at any time before maturity, and the failure to pay any installments upon maturity thereof shall at the option of the owner and holder of the certificate of special assessment, issued in evidence thereof, mature the entire amount then unpaid; and the sums payable by the respective lots or parcels of land.or property abutting upon said improvement, and benefited thereby, shall be assessed against such lots or parcels and against the owners thereof, and shall be a personal liability of such owner and a first and prior lien and charge against such property, superior to all other liens, claims and charges and demands of whatsoever kind excepting only State, County, and Municipal taxes. No assessment shall be levied against any lot or parcel of land, or the owner thereof in excess of the special benefits to such lot or parcel of land in enhanced value thereof by means of such improvement, and no assessment shall be levied until after the notice and hearing as provided in the Charter and Laws in force and effect in this City, and in the ordinance and proceedings of the Board of Aldermen applicable thereto. IV. Upon the completion and acceptance of such improvements, if same shall have been performed by contract, then certificates in evidence of the assessments levied against the respective lots or parcels of property,and the owners thereof, shall be issued to the contractor or party performing and executing the work of such improvement and containing recitals lawful and properly applicable thereto and the said improvements shall be executed, and the said matters filed, said notice and hearing ordered given, and ordinance levying '.he assessment and any other matters with reference to said improvement shall be done and performed in the manner and form provided by the Charter and Laws in force and effect in this City, and the proceedings, ordinances and resolutions of the Board of Aldermen V. _ t This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 25th, day of January A.D. 1926. Form No. 2 Engineer's Letter LETTER OF ENGINEER SUBMITTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS and ESTIMATES. Wichita Falls, Texas. January 25, 1926 To The Honorable Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Tichita Walls, Texas. In compliance with the resolution of the Board of Alder- men with reference to the improvement of Seventh Street from the East Curb Line of Polk Street to the West Curb Line of Sunset Drive, I have prepared and hand you herewith plans, profiles, specifications, and estimates of the proposed improvements, the same embraces and different materials, plans and methods of improvement set forth and specified in the said resolution. Signed F. M. �Rugeley Ci�y E neei r be adopted. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the following resolution following vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the Yeas; Aldermen Curd, Jones, Clifford, Queisser, Patton Nays; None. Form 3- 7th. Polk to Sunset Drive RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVE- MENT OF SEVENTH STREET FROM THE EAST CURB LINE OF POLK STREET TO THE WEST CURB LINE OF SUNSET DRIVE IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FAILS, TEXAS, and directing the City Clerk to advertise for gompetitive Bids for the mak- ing and construction of such improvements. BE IT RESO VED; By the Foard of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, That; WHEREAS, by resolution passed on the 25th. day of January A. D. 1926 the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, de- clared the necessity of improving by raising, grading, filling same, and paving same and installing concrete curbs and gutters with the materials and in the manners and methods stated in the said resolution, and gave the method by which it was proposed that payment be made therefor, and directing the City Engineer to have plans, profiles, specifications and estimates of the proposed improvement prepared, and WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared such plans, profiles, specifications, and estimates and has filed same with the Board of Aldermen, and the same have been examined and inspected and corrected where necessary. I. That the said plans, profiles, specifications and estimates be and the same are hereby adopted and approved as those under, by, and in accordance with which the said improvements shall be made and con- structed. II. That the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to adver- tise for competitive bids for the making and constructing of the said improvements, in the manner, and for the length of time, and in the form required and provided for by the City Charter and laws in force and in effect at this time, and by the ordinances and pro- ceedings of this Board, such bi w 1 be received until, and shall be opened on the day of A. D. 1926 at 7:30 P y P. M. o'clock, and all s shall be ma e in the form and manner, and accompanied by a certified check and by the guarantee as is provided and required by and in the said specifications. III. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. 1926 PASSED AND APPROVED, this 25th. day of January A. D. Moved by Alderman Curd that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser, Jones Nays; None: Form 1 Sunset Drive RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF SUNSET DRIVE IN THE CITY OF V!ICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, STATING THE NATURE OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND THE METHOD BY WHICH IT IS PROPOSED THAT PAYMENT BE MADE THEREFOR, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO HAVE PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIPfiATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVE- MENTS PREPARED. BE IT, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF 'WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT. I. It is necessary that Sunset Drive from the South Property Line of 6th. Street to the South Curb Line of Seventh Street be im- proved by raising, grading, filling, paving same, and installing concrete curbs and gutters and that same be improved with one of the following materials, to -wit; (a) One course reinforced concrete pavement (b) Willite process asphalt (c) Brick pavements (d) Warrenite-Bitulithic II. The City Engineer is hereby directed to have plans, profiles, specifications and estimates embracing the foregoing materials and plans of improvement prepared, and to file same with the Board of Aldermen, the City Engineer being so directed, there being no City Manager. u The said improvements shall be paid for in the following imanner, to -wit; The benefited and abutting property and the owners thereof shall be assess ed and pay for all of the cost of installing curbs and gutters and not exceeding 90 mainder, per cent of the remaining cost of such improvements, and the City of Wichita Falls, shall pay the re- The sums payable by the benefited property and the owners thereof shall be payable in six (6) equal installments, the first of which shall be due and payable upon the date of completion and acceptance by the City of such improvements; the second shall be due and payable on or before one (1) year from said date of completion and acceptance; the third shall be due and payable on or before two (2) years from said date of completion and aceeptance; the fourth shall be due and payable on or before three (3) years from said date of completion and acceptance; the fifth shall be due and payable on or before four (4) years from said date of completion and acceptance and the sixth shall be due and payable on or before five (5) years from said date of completion and acceptance by the City of such improvements. The entire amount of such sums shall bear interest from the date of said completion and acceptance and until paid at the rate of eight per cent (8%) per annum, payable annually, but such property and the 1 owners thereof shall have the privilege of paying any or all of such in- stallments at any time before maturity, and the failure to pay any install- ments upon maturity thereof shall at the option of the owner and holder of the certificate of special assessment, issued in evidence thereof, mature the entire amount then unpaid; and the sums payable by the respective lots or parcels of land or property abutting upon said improvement, and benefited thereby, shall .be assessed against such lots or parcels and against the owners thereof, and shall be a personal liability of such owner and a first and prior lien and charge against such property, superior to all other liens, claims and charges and demands of whatsoever kind excepting only State, County and Municipal taxes. No assessment shall be levied against any lot or parcel of land, or the owner thereof in excess of the special benefits to such lot or parcel of land in enhanced value thereof by means of such improvement, and no assessment shall be levied until after the notice and hearing as pro- vided in the Charter and Laws in force and effect in this City, and in the ordinance and proceedings of the Board of Aldermen applicable thereto. IV. Upon the completion and acceptance of such improvements, if same shall have been performed by contract, then certificates in evidence of the assessments levied against the respective lots or parcels of property, and the owners thereof, shall be issued to the contractor or party performing and executing the work of such improvement and containing recitals lawful and properly applicable thereto and the said improvements shall be executed, and the said matters filed, said notice and hearing ordered given, and ordinance levying the assessment and any other matters with reference to said improvement shall be done and performed in the manner and form provided by the Charter and Laws in force and effect in this City, and the proceedings, ordinances and resolutions of the Board of Aldermen. V. passage. This resolution shall take effect from and after its Form 2. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 25th. day of January A.D. 1926 LETTER OF ENGINEER SUBMITTING PLANS, PR0 ILES, SPECIFICATIONS, and ESTIIuIATES. Wichita Falls, Texas. January 25, 1926 To The Honorable Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas. In compliance with the resolution of the Board of Alder- ment with reference to the improvement of Sunset Drive from the South property line of Sixth Street to the South Curb Line of Seventh Street I have prepared and .hand you herewith plans, profiles, specifications, and estimates of the proposed improvements, the same embraces and different materials, plans and methods of improvement set forth and specified in the said resolution. Signed F. M. RugeleY_ City Engineer Moved by Alderman Curd that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser Nays; None. Form 3 Sunset Drive RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVE- MENT OF SUNSET DRIVE FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF SIXTH STREET TO THE SOUTH CURB LINE OF SEVENTH STREET IN THE CITY OF 1ICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, and Directing the City Clerk to advertise for competitive bids for the making and construction of such improvements. BE IT RESOLVED; By the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, That WHEREAS, by resolution passed on the 25th, day of January A. D. 1926 the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita- Falls, Texas, declared the necessity of improving by raising, grading, filling same, and paving same and installing concrete curbs and gutters with the materials and in the manners and methodsmstated- in the said resolution, and gave the method by which it was proposed that payment be made therefor, and directing the City Engineer to have plans, profiles, specifications and estimates of the proposed improve- ment prepared, and WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared such plans, profiles, specifications and estimates and has filed same with the Board of Aldermen, and the same have been examihed and inspected and corrected where necessary. I. That the said plans, profiles, specifications and esti- mates, be and the same are hereby adopted and approved as those under, by, and in accordance with which the said improvements shall be made and constructed. II. That the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to advertise for competitive bids for the making and constructing of the said improvements, in the manner, and for the length of time, and in the form required and provided for by the City Charter and laws in force and in effect at this time, and by the ordinances and proceedings of this Board, a ueh bids it e received until, and shall be opened on the day of A. D. 1926 at 7:30 P. M. o'clock, and all bids be made -in the form and manner, and accompanied by a certifi d check and by the guarantee as is provided and required by and in the said specifications. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 25th. day of January A.D. 1926 ----------------------- Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolutions ,I be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote: Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Jones, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays: None. Form 10 RESOLUTION. Ave. H-Sidewalks WHEREAS, contract in writing between the City of Wichita Falls and L. E. Whitham and Company for the improvement of the Bollowing street in said City to -wit; Sidewalk on Avenue H, in front of Lots 1 and 2, Block 76A, Lot 8, Block 75A, Highland Addition together with contraction bonds and maintenance bonds required thereby, are this day u .> presented to the Board of Aldermen for adoption and approval; and, WHEREAS, the Bid of L. E. Whitham and Company for the making and construction of the improvement provided for in the said contracts, has after due advertisement and notice, been made and upon opening of the said Bids, said contract was awarded to the said Company, and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary to set aside and provide for the payment of all that portion of the cost required in the said contract to be paid by the Qity of Wichita Falls; THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, that there be and is hereby set aside and appropriated out of the funds available for that prupose, the sum of to pay and defray all that portion of the cost of improving said portion of Sidewalk on Avenue H in front of Lots 1 and 2, Block 76 A, Lot 8, Block 75 A, Highland Addition, to be paid for by the City of Wichita Falls: The said contract and the construction bond and maintenance bond, be and the samre are hereby approved and adopted, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and sign the said contract in the name of the City. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. Approved and passed this 25th, day of January 1926. Form 11 RESOLUTION. Ave. H-Sidewalks WHEREAS, contract in writing between the L. E. Whitham and Company and the City of Wichita Falls, for performing of all work of exca- vation in connection with the improvement of Sidewalk on Avenue H. in front of Lots 1 and 2, Blook 76 A, Lot 8, Block 75 A, Highland Addition., for the prices named therein and upon the terms therein set forth binding the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, to do and perform all work of excavation upon said street, as is provided in the contract, being one contract for said street, are this day presented to the Board of Aldermen for adoption and approval, and, WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable to.enter into said contract upon the terms set forth therein, and for the compensation there- in provided, Therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; I, That the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, do enter into contracts with L. E. Whitham and Company binding the City to do and perform all the work of excavation shown in said contract, and on said street, at and for the prices and for the terms therein stipulated and set forth. II. That the said contract is hereby approved and adopted and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and sign the said contract in the name of the City. III. passage. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its Passed and approved this 25th, day of January A. D. 1926 ------------------------ be adopted: Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Jones, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. Form 1-Kemp RESOLUTION. Ave. 0 to Q. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING KEMP BOULEVARD FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF AVENUE "0" TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF AVENUE %11, STATING THE NATURE OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT ANDPPHE METHOD BY WHICH IT IS PROPOSED THAT PAYMENT BE MADE THEREFOR, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO HAVE PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVE- MENTS PREPARED: BE IT, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; THAT, M It is necessary that Kemp Boulevard from the South property Line of Avenue "0" to the South Property Line of Avenue "Q", be improved by raising, grading, filling and paving the same, and installing concrete curbs and gutters, and that same be improved with one of the following methods and materials, to -wit; (a) One Course Reinforced Concrete Pavement (b) Willits Process Asphalt (a) Brick Pavement (d) Warrenite-Bitulithic Pavement. II. The City Engineer is hereby directed to have plans, pro- files, specifications and estimates embracing the foregoing materials and plans of improvement prepared, and to file the same with the Board of Aldermen, the City Engineer being so directed, there being no City Manager. III. manner, to -wit; The said improvements shall be paid for in the following The benefited and abutting property, and the owners thereof, shall be assessed and pay for all of the cost of installing curbs and not exceeding ninety-eight per cent of the remaining cost of such improvements, and the City of Wichita Falls shall pay the remainder. The sums payable by the benefited property and owners thereof shall be payable in six equal installments, the first of which shall be due on or before thirty (30) days after the completion and acceptance by the City of such improvements, and the second shall be due on or before one (1) year after such completion and acceptance, and the third on or before two (2) years after said completion and acceptance and the fourth on or before three (3) years after said completion and acceptance and the fifth on or before four (4) years after such completion and acceptance and the sixth on or before five (5) years after such completion and acceptance. The entire amount of the sums shall bear interest from the date of such comple- tion and acceptance and until paid at the rate of 8% per annum, payable annually, but such property and the owners thereof shall have the priv- ilege of paying any or all of such installments at any time before maturity, and the failure to pay any installments upon the maturity thereof shall at the option of the owner and holder of the certificate of special assessment issued in evidence thereof, mature the entire amount then unpaid; and the sums payable by the respective lots or parcels of property abutting upon the said improvement, and benefited thereby, shall be assessed against such lots or parcels and against the owners thereof, and shall be a personal liability of such owner and a first and prior lien and charge against such property superior to `—' all other liens, claims, and charges and demands of whatsoever kind, excepting only State, County and Municipal taxes. No assessment shall be levied against any lot or parcel of lanai, or the owner thereof in excess of the special benefits td such lot -or -parcel of land.in enhanced value thereof by means of such Improvement, and no assessment shall be levied until after notice and hearing as provided in the Charter and Laws in force and effect in this City, and in the ordinance and proceedings of the Board of Aldermen applicable thereto. IV. Upon completion and acceptance of such improvements, if same shall have been performed by contract, then certificates in evidence of the assessments levied against the respective lots or parcels of property, and the owners thereof, shall be issued to the contractor or party perform- ing and executing the work of such improvement and containing recitals law- ful and properly applicable thereto and the said certificates shall be executed, and the matters filed, said notice and hearing ordered given, and ordinance levying the assessment, and any other matters with reference to said improvement shall be done and performed in the manner and form pro- vided by the Charter and Laws in force and effect in this City, and the proceedings, ordinances and resolutions of the Board of Aldermen. V. This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. Form 2- Engineer's Letter LETTER OF ENGINEER SUBMITTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFI- CATIONS and ESTIMATES. 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 improvement of Kemp Boulevard from its intersection with the South Property Line of Avenue "0" to its intersection with the South Property Line of Avenue "Q" I have prepared and hand you herewith plans, profiles, specifications and estimates of proposed improvements, the same embraces the different materials, plans and methods of improve- ment set forth and specified in the said resolution. F. M. Rugeley (Signed) City Engineer be adopted. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following Yeas; Aldermen Jones, Curd, Clifford, Patton, Queisser Nays; None. Form 3-Kemp Ave. 0 to Q. RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICA- TIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF KE14P BOULE- VARD FROM ITS INTERSECTION TITH THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF AVENUE "0" TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF AVENUE %", IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR THE MAKING AND CONSTRUCTING OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDER59EN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, THAT: WHEREAS, by resolution passed on the day of A.D. 1926, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, declared the necessity of improving Kemp Boulevard from its intersection with the South Property Line of Avenue '0" to its intersection with the South Property Line of Avenue %" by raising, grading, and filling same, and paving same and installing concrete curbs and gutters, with the materials and in the manners and methods stated in the said resolution, and gave the method by which it was proposed that payment be made therefor, and directing the City Engineer to have plans, profiles, specifications and estimates of the proposed improvements prepared; and, WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared such plans, pro- files, specifications and estimates and has filed the same with the Board of Aldermen, and the same have been inspected and examined and corrected where necessary; I. That the said plans, profiles, and specifications and estimates be and they are hereby adopted and approved as those under, by and in accordance with which said improvements shall be made and constructed; I That the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to advertise for competitive bids for the making and constructing of said improve- ments, in the manner and for the length of time and in the form required and proved by the City Charter and laws in force and in effect at this time, and by the Ordinances and proceedings of this Board and such bids will be received until and shall be opened on the day of 19 , at o'clock P. M. and all bids shall be ma a in the anT7n the manner, accompanied by certified check and by the quarantee ,�- provided and required by the said specifications. III. This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. Passed and approved, this day of A.D.1926 be adopted. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution ing vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow - Yeas; Aldermen Jones, Clifford, Patton, Queisser, Curd Nays; None. Form 1-Ave "N" Wenonah-Garfield. RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF AVENUE "N" IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, STATING THE NATURE OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND -THE METHOD BY WHICH IT IS PROPOSED THAT PAYMENT BE MADE THEREFOR, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO HAVE PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVE'?ENTS PREPARED. BE IT, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; TEXAS, THAT I. It is necessary that Avenue "N" from its intersection with the East Property Line of Wenonah Avenue to its intersection with the East Curb Line of Garfield Street, be improved by raising, grading, filling and paving same, and installing concrete curbs and gutters, and that the same be improved with one of the following methods and materials, to -wit; (a) Concrete (b) Brick (c) Willits Process Asphalt (d) Warrenite=Bitulithie Pavement The City Engineer is hereby directed to have plans, profiles, specifications and estimates embracing the foregoing materials, and Plans of improvements prepared, and to file the same with the Board of Aldermen, the City Engineer being so instructed, there being no City Manager. III. The said improvements shall be paid for in the following manner, to -wit: The benefited and abutting property, and the owners thereof, shall be assessed and pay for all of the cost of installing curbs and not exceeding ninety-eight per cent of the remaining cost of such improvements, and the City of Wichita Falls shall pay the remainder. The sums payable by the benefited property and owners there- of shall be payable in six (6) equal installments, the first of which shall be due on or before thirty days (30) after date of completion and acceptance by the City of such improvements; the second shall be due on or before one (1) year after such date; the third shall be due on or before two (2) years after such date; the fourth shall be due on or before three (3) years after such date; the fifth shall be due on or before four (4) years after such date and the sixth shall be due on or before five (5) years after such date, the entire amount of such sums shall bear interest from the date of such completion and acceptance and until paid at the rate of eight (8%) per cent per annum, payable annually, but such property, and the owners thereof, shall have the privilege of paying any or all of such installments at any time before maturity, and the failure to pay any installment upon the maturity there of shall at the option of the owner and holder of the certificate of special assessment issued in evidence thereof, mature the entire amount then unpaid; and the sums payable by the.Bespective lots or parcels of property abutting upon the said improvement, and benefited thereby, shall be assessed against such lots or parcels and against the owners thereof, and shall be a personal liability of such owner and a first and prior lien and charge against such property, superior to all other liens claims and charges and demands of whatsoever kind, excepting only State, County and Municipal taxes. No assessment shall be levied against any lot or parcel of land, or the owner thereof, in excess of the speiial benefits to such lot or parcel of land in enhanced value thereof by means of such improve ment, and no assessment shall be levied until after the notice and hear- ing as provided in the Charter and Laws in force and effect in this City and in the ordinance and proceedings of the Board of Aldermen applicable thereto. IV. Upon the completion and acceptance of such improvements if same shall have been performed by contract, then certificates in evidence of the assessments levied against the respective lots or parcels of property, and the owners thereof, shall be issued to the contractor or party performing and executing the work of such improvement and con- taining recitals lawful and properly applicable thereto, and the said improvements shall be executed, and the said matters filed, said notice and hearing ordered given, and ordinance levying the assessment, and any other matters with reference to said improvement shall be done and per- formed in the manner and form provided by the Charter and laws in force and effect in this City, and the proceedings, ordinances and resolutions of the Board of Aldermen. V. passage. This resolution shall take effect from and after its PASSED AND APPROVED this the 25th. day of January, 1926 Form 2- Engineer's Letter. Wichita Falls, Texas. January 25, 1926 To The Honorable M:ayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Tichita Falls, Texas. In compliance with the resolution of the Board of Alder- men with reference to the improvement of Avenue "N" from the East Property Line of IlJenonah Avenue to the East'Curb Line of Garfield Street, I have prepared and hand you herewith plans, profiles, specifications, and estimates of the proposed improvements, the same embraces the different materials, plans and methods of improvement set forth and specified in the said resolution. ( Signed ) F. Pf. Rugeley City Engineer. be adopted. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution following vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the Yeas; Aldermen Curd, Clifford, Patton, Jones, Queisser Nays; None. Form No. 3-Ave "N" !Alenonah-Garfield RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECTIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTIOP7 OF AVENUE "N" IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR THE MAKING AND CONSTRUCTING OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD'OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF INICHITA FALLS: That, :,WHEREAS, by resolution passed on the 25th, day of January 1926 the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls de- clared the necessity of improving Avenue "N" from the East Property Line of Wenonah Avenue to the East Curb line of Garfield Street, by raising, grading, and filling same, and paving same and installing concrete curbs and gutters with the materials and in the manner and methods stated in the said resolutions and gave the method by which it was proposed that payment be made therefor, and directing the City Engineer to have plans, profiles, specifications and estimates of the proposed improvement prepared, and 'A''HEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared such plans, profiles, specifications and estimates and has filed same with the Board of Aldermen, and the same have been inspected and examined and corrected, where necessary; I. That the said plans, profiles and specifications and estimates, be and they are hereby adopted and approved as those under, by and in accordance with which said improvements shall be made and constructed. II. That the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to advertise for competitive bids for the making and constructing of the said improvements, in the manner and for the length of time and in the form required and provided by the City Charter and laws in force and in effect at this time, and by the ordinances and proceed- ings of this Board and such bids will be received until and shall be opened on the 25th, day of January, 1926 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. and all bids shall be made in the manner and accompanied by certificied check and by the guarantee provided and required by the said speci- fications. III. its passage. This resolution shall take effect from and after 1926, Passed and approved this the 25th, day of January Moved by Alderman Patton that the following resolution be adopted. following vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the Yeas; Aldermen Jones, Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. Form 1-Ave "0" Tenonah-Santa Fe RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF AVENUE "0" IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, STATING THE NATURE OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND THE METHOD BY WHICH IT IS PROPOSED THAT PAY- MENT BE MADE THEREFOR, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO HAVE PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS PRE- PARED. BE IT, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT up It is necessay that Avenue "0" from its intersection with East Property Line of Wenonah Avenue to its intersection with East Curb Line of Santa Fe Avenue, be improved by raising, grading, filling and paving same, and installing concrete curbs and gutters, and that the same be improved with one of the following methods and materials, to -wit; (a) Concrete (b) Brick (c) Willits Process Asphalt (d) Warrenite-Bitulithie II. The City Engineer is hereby directed to have plans, profiles specifications and estimates embracing the foregoing materials and plans of improvements prepared, and to file the same with the Board of Alder- men, the City Engineer being so instructed, there being no City Manager. III. The said improvements shall be paid for in the following manner, to -wit; The benefited and abutting property, and the onwers thereof shall be assessed and pay for all of the cost of installing curbs and not exceeding ninety-eight per cent of the remaining cost of such im- provements, and the City of Wichita Falls shall pay the remainder. The sums payable by the benefited property and owners there- of shall be payable in six (6) equal installments, the first of which shall be due on or before thirty (30) days after date of completion and acceptance by the City of such improvements; the second shall be due on or before one (1) year after such date; the third shall be due on or before two (2) years after such date; the fourth shall be due on or before three (3) years after such date; the fifth shall be due on or before four (4) years after such date and the sixth shall be due on or before five (5) years after such date, the entire amount of such sums shall bear interest from the date of such completion and acceptance and until paid at the rate of 8% per cent per annum, payable annually, but such property, and the owners thereof, shall have the privilege of pay- ing any or all of such installments at any time before maturity, and the failure to pay any installment upon the maturity thereof, shall at the option of the owner and holder of the certificate of special assess- ment issued in evidence thereof, mature the entire amount then unpaid; and the sums payable by the respective lots or parcels of property abutting upon the said improvement, and benefited thereby, shall be assessed against such lots or parcels and against the owners thereof,'and shall be a personal liability of such owner and a first and prior lien and charge against such property, superior to all other liens, claims and charges and demands of whatsoever kind, excepting only State, County and Municipal taxes. No assessment shall be levied against any lot or parcel of land, or the owner thereof, in excess of the special benefits to such lot or parcel of land in enhanced value thereof my means of such im- provement, and no assessment shall be levied until after the notice and hearing as provided in the Charter and Laws in force and effect in this City, and in the ordinance and proceedings of the Board of Aldermen applicable thereto. IV. Upon the completion and acceptance of such improvements, if same shall have been performed by contract, then certificates in evidence of the assessments levied against the respective lots or parcels of property, and the owners thereof, shall be issued to the contract or Party performing and executing the work of such improvement and containing recitals lawful and properly applicable thereto, and the said improvements shall be executed, and the said matters filed, said notice and hearing ordered given, and ordinance levying the assessment, and any other matters with reference to said improvement shall be done and performed in the manner and form provided by the Charter and laws in force and effect in this City, and the proceedings, ordinances and resolutions of the Board of Aldermen. V. This resolution 'shall take effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 25th. day of January 1926. Form No. 2 Engineer's Letter Wichita Falls, Texas. January 25, 1926 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 improvement of Avenue "0" from the East Property Line of Wenonah Avenue to the East Curb Line of Santa Fe Avenue, I have prepared and hand you herewith plans, profiles, specifications and estimates of the proposed improvements, the same embraces the different materials, plans and methods of improvement set forth and specified in the said resolution. Signed F. M. Ru eley i y Eng neer. Moved by Alderman Patton that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser Nays; None. Form No. 3- Ave. "0" RESOLUTION. Wenonah-Santa Fe RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFI_ CATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF AVENUE "0" IN THE CITY OF ',7ICHITA FALLS, TEXAS AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR THE MAKING AND CONSTRUCTING OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT; WHEREAS, by resolution passed on the 25th.day of January 1926 the Board of Aldermen of the CitT of Wichita Falls declared the necessity of improving Avenue "0 from the East Property Line of Wenonah Avenue to the East Curb Line of Santa Fe Avenue by raising, grading, and filling same,and paving same and installing con- crete curbs and gutters, with the materials and in the manners and methods stated in the said resolutions and gave the method by which it was proposed that payment be made therefor, and directing the City Engineer to have plans, profiles, specifications and estimates of the proposed improvement prepared, and WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared such plans, profiles, specifications and estimates and has filed same with the Board of Aldermen, and the same have been inspected and examined and corrected, where necessary; I. THAT the said plans, profiles, and specifications and estimates, be and they are hereby adopted and approved as those under, by, and in accordance with which said improvements shall be made and constructed. That the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to adver- tise for competitive bids for the making and constructing of the said improvements, in the manner and for the length of time and in the form required and provided by the City Charter and laws in force and in effect at this time, and by the ordinances and proceedings of this Board and such bids will be received until and shall be opened on the day of 192 , at 7:30 o'clock P. M. and all bids shall be Fade-in in the manner an accompanied by certified check and by the guarantee provided and required by the said specifications. III. vote; This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the _day of 1926. Moved by Alderman Curd that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried by the following Yeas; Aldermen Curd, Clifford, Patton, Jones, Queisser Nays; None. Form 1-Ave "0" Sherman Road to T enonah Ave. RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF AVENUE "0" IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, STATING THE NATURE OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS ANDVHE METHOD BY VdHICH IT IS PROPOSED THAT PAYMENT BE MADE THFREFOR, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO HAVE PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS PRiPARED. BE IT, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT; I. It is necessary that Avenue "0" from its intersection with the East Property Line of Sherman Road to its intersection with West Property Line of Wenonah Avenue be improved by raising, grading, filling and paving the same, and installing concrete curbs, and gutters, and that the same be improved with one of the following methods and materials, to -wit: (a) Concrete (b) Brick (c) Willite Process Asphalt (d) Warrenite-Bitulithic II. The City Engineer is hereby directed to have plans, profiles, spectifications and estimates embracing the foregoing materials and plans of improvements prepared, and to file the same with the Board of Aldermen the City Engineer being so instructed, there being no City Manager. III. The said improvements shall be paid for in the following manner, to -wit: The benefited and abutting property, and the owners thereof, shall be assessed and pay for all of the cost of installing curbs, and not exceeding ninety-eight per cent of the remaining cost of such improve- ments, and the City of Wichita Falls shall pay the remainder. The sums payable by the benefited property and owners thereof shall be payable in six (6) equal installments, the first of which shall be due on or before thirty (30) days after date of completion and accept- ance by the City of such improvements; the second shall be due on or be- fore one (1) year after such -late; the third shall be due on or before two (2) years after such date; the fourth shall be due on or before three (3) years after such date; the fifth shall be due on or before four (4) years after such date; and the sixth shall be due on or before five (5) years after such date, the entire amount of such sums shall bear interest from the date of such completion and acceptance and until paid at the rate of eight (8%) per cent per annum, payable annually, but such prop- erty, and the owners thereof, shall have the privilege of paying any or all of such installments at any time before maturity, and the failure to pay any installment upon the maturity thereof shall at the option of thr owner and holder of the certificate of special assessment issued in evidence thereof, mature the entire amount then unpaid; and the sums payable by the respective lots or parcels of property abutting upon the said improvement, and benefited thereby, shall be assessed against such lots or parcels 'and agaiftst the owners thereof, and shall be a personal liability of such owner and a first and prior lien and charge against such property, superior to all other liens, claims and charges and demands of whatsoever kind, excepting only State, County and Municipal taxes. No assessment shall be levied against any lot or parcel of land, or the owner thereof, in excess of the special benefits to such lot or parcel of land in enhanced value thereof by means of such improvement, and no assessment shall be levied until after the notice and hearing as provided in the Charter and Laws in force and effect in this City, and in the ordinance and proceedings of the Board of Aldermen applicable thereto. IV. Upon the completion and acceptance of such improvements, if same shall have been performed by contract, then certificates in evidence of the assessments levied against the respective lots or parcels of property, and the owners thereof, shall be issued to the contractor or party performing and executing the work of such improve- ment and containing recitals lawful and properly applicable thereto, and the said improvements shall be executed, and the said matters filed, said notice and hearing ordered given, and ordinance levying the assess- ment, and any other matters with reference to said improvement shall be done and performed in the manner and form provided by the Charter and laws in force and effect in this City, and the proceedings, ordinances and resolutions of the Board of Aldermen. V. This resolution shall take effect from and after its pass- age. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 25th, day of January, 1926. Form No. 2- Engineer's letter Wichita Falls, Texas. January 25, 1926 To The Honorable Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas. In compliance with the resolution of the Board of Alder- men with reference to the improvement of Avenue "0" from the East property line of Sherman Road to the Vest Property Line of Wenonah I have prepared and hand you herrwith plans, profiles, specifications, and estimates of the proposed improvements, the same embraces the different materials, plans and methods of improvement set forth and specified in the said resolution.. Signed ,F M. Rugeley C y Eng neer. be adopted. Moved by Alderman Curd that the following resolution Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Jones, Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. Form No. 3- Avenue "0" Sherman Road % to RESOLUTION. Wenonah Ave RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVE- MENT OF A PORTION OF AVENUE "O"IN THE CITY OF WICIiITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR THE MAKING AND CONSTRUCTING OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDER- MEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, THAT:Q Whereas, by resolution passed on the 25th. day of January W 1926, the Board of Aldermen of the City of [r!ichita Falls, declared. the necessity of improving Avenue "0" from the East Property Line of Sherman Road to the West Property Line of Wenonah Avenue by raising, grading, and filling same, and paving same and installing concrete curbs and gutters, with the materials and in the manners and methods stated in the said resolutions, and gave the method by which it was proposed that pay- ment be made therefor, and directing the City Engineer to have plans, profiles, specifications and estimates of the proposed improvement pre- pared; and WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared such plans, profiles, specifications and estimates and has filed the same with the Board of Aldermen, and the same have been inspected and examined and corrected, where necessary; I. That the said plans, profiles and specifications and estimates be and they are hereby adopted and approved as those under, by and in accordance with which said improvements shall be made and constructed. That the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to adver- tise for competitive bids for the making and constructing of the said improvements, in the manner and for the length of time and in the form required and provided by the City Charter and laws in force and in effect at this time, and by the ordinances and proceedings of this Board and such bids will be received until and shall be opened on the day of 1926 at 7:30 otclock, P..M. and all bids shall e m� ade in the manner and accompanied by certified check and by the guarantee provided and required by the said specifications. passage. III. This resolution shall take effect from and afters its Passed and approved this the 25th. day of January 1926. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the bill of the First C1 National Bank for interest on 6% bonds carried by them during the pro- it cess of exchange in the amo f $939.99 be approved and allowed out of the respective Bonds funds covering issues held by them. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the bill of the Plains Paving Company in the amount of $1080.-B8 egvering cost of pavement around the new fire station at the corner of Avenue H and Giddings St. be approved and allowed. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the bill of Wichita County covering the City's one-half of amount due on overdraft of the Wichita General Hospital in the amount of $2031.08 be approved and allowed and the City Clerk be instructed to draw warrant to cover. Motion seconded by Alderman Queisser and carried. ----------------------- Bids for paving a portion of Harrison and Grace Streets were opened and considered. be adopted. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser Nays; None. Form 4- Grace RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF GRACE STRE-T AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF 17ICHITA FAILS, TEXAS, THAT; WHEREAS, the City of Tichita Falls, has heretofore ordered that Grace street in said City be improved from its intersection with �—� the South property Line of Ninth Street to its intersection with the North property Line of Thirteenth Street by raising, grading, filling installing concrete curbs and"gutters and paving, with necessary appurtenances, and thereafter plans and specifications were duly adopted and approved for such improvements, bids were advertised for and received, and on the 25th. day of January, 1926, such bids were opened, and WHEREAS, the bids received have been fully canvassed and considered and the City Councilafter fully considering same is of the opinion that the bid of the Plains Paving Company is the most advantageous and should be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT; I. The bid of the Plains Paving Company for raising, grad- ing, filling, installing concrete curbs and gutters, paving with two (2) inch sheet asphalt (Willite Process) surface on five (5) inch plain concrete foundation and all necessary appurtenances on said portion of street, filed with the City, be and the same is hereby accepted. Of The form of contract embraced in the specifications be and the same is hereby adopted and approved, and the Mayor is authorized and directed to enter into contract, for such imprvements with the said Plains paving Company, and to execute such contract for and on behalf of and in the name of the City and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest same in the name of the City and.to impress thereon the Cityts corporate seal. III. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th, day of January , 1926. be adopted. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution following vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser Nays; None. Form 5- Brace. RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILE REPORT TITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING THE ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF GRACE STREET. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, THAT; WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls Texas, has heretofore ordered the improvement of Grace Street from its intersection wath the South Property Line of Ninth Street to its inter- section with the North Property Line of Thirteenth Street by raising, grading, and filling same and installing concrete curbs and gutters and paving with two inch sheet asphalt (Willite Process) pavement on five inch plain concrete foundation, and has caused advertisement to be made for bids for the making and constructing of said improvements and bids therefor have been taken, and said Board of Aldermen is determined to make the same in the said manner and with said two inch sheet asphalt (Willite Process) pavement on five inch plain concrete foundation, as shown in specifications adopted therefor. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT; _.J I. The City Engineer is hereby directed, in accordance with the provisions of Section 108 of the City Charter, to make and file a report with the Board of Aldermen showing thereon the estimated cost of the proposed improvements, the proportion thereof to be paid by the City, the proportion thereof to be assessed against the abutting property and the onwers thereof, the owners of land abutting thereon and bene£itted thereby, as owner thereof, the rate per front foot proposed to be assessed for curb, and the amount to be assessed in each case for curb, the rate per front foot of property proposed to be assessed for improvements other than curb, the total amount proposed to be assessed against each lot or parcel of land and the owner thereof, and such report may show other matters or things and shall show the estimated amounts of damages, if any, to each piece or parcel of property, and the owner thereof, which will be sustained by reason of said improvements, such report shall in all respects comply with the provisions of the City Charter and with Chapter II, Title 22, of the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas of 1911, and in all respects comply with the reso- lutions and other proceedings of this Board with reference to the proposed improvement of said portion of said Street. II. This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. 1926. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 25th, day of January, --------------------------- be adopted. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution I i Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote: Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, .Tones, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. Form 4 Harrison RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF HARRISON STREET AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF CON- TRACT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF IFICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT; WHEREAS, the City of IA'ichita Falls, has heretofore order- ed that Harrison Street in said Nity be improved from its intersection with the South Curb Line of Seventh Street to its intersection with the North property line of Tenth Street, by raising, grading, filling, installing concrete curbs and gutters and paving, with necessary appurtenances, and thereafter plans and specifications were duly adopted and approved for such �Iprovements, bids were advertised for and received, and on the 25th. day of January 1926, such bids were opened, and WHEREAS, the bids received have been fully canvassed and considered and the City Council after fully considering same is of the opinion that the bid for the Plains Paving Company is the most advantageous and should be accepted; NO1:, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; -TEXAS, THAT; I. The bid of Plains Paving Company for raising, grading, filling, installing concrete curbs and gutters, paving with two (2) inch Sheet Asphalt (Willite Process) surface on five (5) inch plain concrete foundation and all necessary appurtenances on said portion of street, �< filed with the City, be and the same is hereby accepted. II. The form of contract embraced in the specifications be and the same is hereby adopted and approved, and the Mayor is authorized and directed to enter into contract, for such improvements with the said Plains Paving Company, and to execute such contract for and on behalf of and in the name of the City and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest same in the name of the City and to impress thereon the City's corporate seal. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th. day of January 1926. ------------------------ Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the follow- ing vote; Yeas; Aldermen Jones, Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. Form 5- Harrison RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILE RE- PORT WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING THE ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF HARRISON STREET. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, THAT; WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, has heretofore ordered the improvement of Harrison Street from its intersection with the South Curb Line of Seventh Street to its inter- section with the North Property Line of Tenth Street by raising, grading, and filling same and installing concrete curbs and gutters and paving with two inch sheet asphalt (Willite Process) pavement on five inch plain concrete foundation, and has caused advertisement to be made for bids for the making and constructing of said improvements and bids therefor have been taken, and said Board of Aldermen is determined to make the same in the said manner and with said two inch sheet asphalt (Willite Process) pavement on five inch plain concrete foundation, as shown in specifications adopted therefor. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT S The City Engineer is hereby directed, in accordance with provisions of Section 109 of the City Charter, to make and file a report with the Board of Aldermen showing thereon the estimated cost of the proposed improvements, the proportion thereof to be paid by the City, the proportion thereof to be assessed against the abutting prop- erty and the owners thereof, the owners of land abutting thereon and benefitted thereby, a owner thereof, the rate per front foot proposed to be assessed for curb, and the amount to be assessed in each case for curb, the rate per front foot of property proposed to be assessed for improvements other than curb, the total amount proposed to be assessed against each lot or parcel of land and the owner thereof, and such report may show other matters or things and shall show the estimated amounts of damage, if any, to each piece or parcel of property, and the owner thereof, which -will be sustained by reason of said improve- ments, Such report shall in all respects comply with the provisions of the City Charter and with Chapter II, Title 22, of the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, of 1911, and in all respects comply with the resolutions and other proceedings of this Board with reference to the proposed improvement of said portion of said street. II. This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th. day of January 1926. ORDINANCE NO. 690. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF AVENUE "P" TO YORK STREET AND FAIRVIET AVENUE TO 171ENONAH AVENUE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF Wl CHITA FALLS, TEXAS: Moved by Alderman Jones that Ordinance No. 690 be passed on its second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Jones, Curd, Patton, Clifford, Queisser Nags; None. ----------------------- Moved by Alderman Clifford that the bill of Jack Humphrey covering cost of moving a brick housegtgFront Street in the amount of $675.00 be approved and allowed. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried. Moved by Alderman Jones that the tax valuation for the year 1925 on the East 65 feet of Lots 6 and 7, Block 136 be reduced from $940.00 to $730.00 and the taxes on over -valuation be remitted. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. Moved by Alderman Jones that the tax valuation for the year 1924 on the furnature in the Grand Hotel be reduced from $2,900.00 to $1,450.00 and the taxes on over -valuation be remitted. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. Moved by Alderman Jones that the tax valuation for the year 1924.on the furniture in the Hearne Hotel be reduced from $5,000.00 to 41,500.00 and the taxes on over -valuation be remitted. Motion seconded by Alderman Queisser and carried. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the report of Dean T. U. Taylor on the water system be received and the City Clerk be instructed to furnish.copy of this report to each member of the Board. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried. Moved by Alderman Curd that the water department be authorized to buy an additional 'gook keeping machine at an approximate cost of $1,300.00. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried. Moved by Alderman Jones the the following persons be named as an Advistory Board to assist the Park Department in carrying on a recreational program for the year 1926; P. A. Rogers, Mrs. C. R. Hartsook, Mrs. A. R. Bleakley, Frank Creighton, D. M. Barnard, Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. The Board then adjourned. Read and approved this the is da of Z 1926 ATTEST: ayo . ItY UlPG(LSk .