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Min 03/01/1926'Nichita ,Falls, Texas. Basement Citv National Bank Bldg., March 1, 1926. I The Board of Aldermen of the City of 517ichita Falls, Texas met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: R. E. Shepherd, Mayor Frank Queisser,0 Oral Jones, Q J. H. Patton, Q Aldermen P?. <,4_ Clifford,¢ P. B. Curd, ( W. E. George, City Attorney w. E. McBroom, City- Clerk. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. ---------------- Moved by Alderman ,Tones that the tax valuation for the year 1925 on Lots C and D, Francis Addition, be reduced from 4'15,160.00 to ;7,500.00 and the taxes on over -valuation be remitted. 0 Motion seconded by Alderman Queisser and carried. i -----=---------- Moved by Alderman Jones that the building inspector be authorized to issue a permit for the construction, by S. L. Butler, of a business building on Lot 17, Block 5, Sibley -Taylor Addition; being the corner of Holliday and D;.enty-Second Streets. I4c tion seconded.by Alderman Curd and carried. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the building inspector be authorized to'issue 0. F.' P,4archman a permit to construct a series of business buildings on Lots 7, 8 and 9, of Lots 1 and 2, Belleview Addition; being corner of 9th, and Brook Streets. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried. Vioved by Alderman Clifford that IN. B. Reeves be per- mitted to construct a fifty (50) foot drive -way over side �,ralk and to remove the white ','!ay Post at 808 Travis Street. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried. -------------------- Moved by Alderman Curd that the building inspector be authorized to issue a permit to S. B. Boyd for the construction of a store building on Lot 16, Block 19, Fairview Addition. Motion seconded by Alderman Queisser and carried. ------------------- \b The hearing to property owners with reference to pav- ing a portion of 7th. Street was called and after hearing no protests the following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the following resolu- tion be adopted. Y follocjir_g vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser Mays: None. r Form No. 8 7th. St.from Polk to Lot .12, Blk 19 Floral Heights. RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING WITH REFFR-_PFCE TO IM- PROVE10TENTS AND ASSESSMENTS THEREFOR ON A PORTION 07 SEVENTH STREET IN THE CITY OF AI F4LIS, TEXAS. 17HEREAS, by resolution passed and adopted on the 21st. day of September 1925 it was ordered that Seventh Street from its intersection with the Last curb line of Polk Street to its intersection with the West Line of Lot 12, Block 19, Floral Heights Addition, be im- proved In the manner set forth in the said resolution; and thereafter con- tract 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 krown, and showing the amounts to be c sessed against each par- cel, and showing other matters and things; and such statement having been examined and approved, it was by resolution ordered that hearing be Miven to all owners of abutting property and to 911 others interested and a time and place was fixed therefor; and at s^id time and place, to—mit, the 22nd. day of February 1926 at 7:30 o'clock, P. Y. in the Counc il Chamber in 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 there were no protests. 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 oblections made, whether herein enumerated or not, is of the opinion that all protests and objections should be over- ruled, and that said hearing s'nould be closed ; and all errors and other matters requiring 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; I. All protests and obiections, whether herein enumer- ated 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 ex- cess 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 be benefits received by means of the improvements, and that such apportionment is just and equitable, and results in substantial justice and equality between the v-rious parcels of property and the owners thereof, considering burdens imposed and benefits received. III. T That the said hearing be, and it is hereby closed, and it is ordered that each parcel of property abutting upon the said improve- J ments -,nd 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 ite,.rized in the columns preceeding such column; and it is directed thatordinancelevying 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 assessed against the respective parcels of property do not exceed the amount or proportion authorized by charter and provided by the proceed- ings of the City; and further finds all other matters and things necessary and prerequisite to this resolution and to such assessments. jfo BE This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. Passed and approved this the let day of March, 1926. ORDINANCE NO. 709,' ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF SEVENTH 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 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY . Moved by Alderman Jones that Ordinance No. 709Q be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Curd, Jones, Clifford, Patton, Queisser. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the rules requiring ordinan- ces to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency declared. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd. Jones, Clifford, Queisser. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Queisser that Ordinance No. 709j be passed on its third and final reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. The hearing with reference to paving Avenue "E" from Monroe to Taylor Streets was called and after .bearing protests of King and McDermitt, Jerry Moffitt and Dr. Procter, owners of 450 feet on this street, the following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the hearing with reference to paving Avenue "E" from Monroe Street to Taylor Street be continued until 7:30 P. M., March 15th, 1926. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. 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. Special Galveston St., RESOLUTION Mill to Miss. RESOLUTION WITH REGARD TO THE PAVING OF GALVESTON STREET, OMITTING THE PAVEMENT BETWEEN MISSISSIPPI AND VIRGINIA STREETS, AND DIRECTING THE PROCEDURE OF PAVING RESOLUTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE PAVING OF GALVESTON STREET BETWEEN MILL AND MISSISSIPPI STREETS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: WHEREAS, the hearing with reference to paving Galveston Street, from Mill to Virginia Street, was called in its due order, before the Board of Aldermen and after receiving the petition of protests filed by Geo. A. Smott, and after carefully considering the various protests of owners of property on Galveston Street, between .Mississippi and Virginia Streets, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the paving on said latter portion of said Galveston Street be omitted at this time, and WHEREAS, the owners of property on Galveston Street, between Mill and Mississippi Street, are desirous of proceeding with the pavement of said latter portion of said street at this time, regardless of whether Galveston Street, between Mississippi and Virginia Street is paved at this time or not, and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable by this Board to change the original bounds of the paving of Galveston Street, from Mill to Virginia Street, to Galveston Street, from Mill to Mississippi Street, as a direct result of the said hearing of property owners and of their reports and protests. NOW THEREFORE: 1. Be it resolved and ordered that the bearing with reference to paving paving Galveston Street, from Mill to Virginia Street be now closed and that that portion of Galveston Street, between Mississippi and Virginia Streets be omitted, and released from the original paving bounds and limits of said project, and that all matters and things be now pro- ceeded with, as required by law and by the Charter of the City of Wichita Falls, to pave that portion of Galveston Street between Mill and Mississ- ippi Streets, in said City. 11. This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this, the let day of March, A. D. 1926. adopted. Moved by Alderman Patton that the following resolution be ing vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried by the follow - Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. Form 5-Galveston RESOLUTION Mill to Mississippi RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND'FILE REPORT WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENTS OF A PORTION OF GALVESTON STREET. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF Aldmen OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT; WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, has heretofore ordered the improvement of Galveston Street from the West Curb Line of Mill Street to the center line of Mississippi Street, by raising grading, and filling same and installing concrete curbs and gutters and pavement with foundation, and has caused advertisements to be made for bids for the making and constr�etion of said improvements to be made and bids therefor have been taken, and said 3oard has deter- mined to make the same in the manner described and with one course rein- forced concrete as shown in the specifications adopted therefor. NOW THEREFORE: 1. The City Engineer is hereby directed, in accordance with provis- f 8-"�' ions of Section 108 of the City Charter, to make and file a report with the Board of Aldermen showing thereon the estimated total 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 owners of land abutting thereon and benefited there- by, and the owners thereof, the rate per lineal foot proposed to be assessed for curb, and the amount to be assessed, in each case, for curb, the estimated amount to be assessed for excavation for pavement per front foot, the rate per front foot of property proposed to be assessed for improvement other than curb, the total amount proposed to be assessed against each lot or parcel of land and the owners thereof, and such report may show other matters or things, and shall show the estimated amount of damages, if any, to each piece of parcel of property, and the owners thereof, which will be sustained by reason of said im- provements. Such report shall in all respects comply with the resolu- tion and other proceedings of this Board with reference to the pro- posed improvement of said portion of said street. 11. This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the lst day of March, A. D. 1926. Form 6- Wichita Falls, Texas. Engineer's Letter March 1, 1926. To the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas. Gentlemen: - I hand you herewith report and estimate of the cost of improving Galveston Street from the West Curb Line of Mill Street to the Center Line of Mississippi Street showing the amount to be assessed against such property owners, etc., as required by the Charter and laws and by the proceedings of your Honorable Bodt: As is shown on this report the estimated total costs of the improvement will beQ The estimated amount payable by the City for this improve- ment will be $ The estimated amount payable by the owners of the abutting property will be §, The estimated cost to property owners per lineal foot of curb is $ The est mated amount to be assessed for excavation for pave- ment per front foot is @ The estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for pavement is $ per front foot. The estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for pavement exclusive of curb is Q per front foot. The estimated damages are nothing in any case. This estimate and report is based upon one course reinforced concrete pavement, in accordance withrhe specifications thereof hereto- fore adopted by the filed with Honorable Body. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) F. M. Rugeley 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, Jones, Clifford, Queisser. Nays: None. t Form No. 7- RESOLUTION Galveston, Mill to Mississippi RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF THE CITY ENGINEER AS TO COST AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF FALVESTON STREET' FROM THE EAST CURB LINE OF FLORIDA STREET TO THE CENTER LINE OF MISSISS- IPPI STREET FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY LCERK TO GIVE NOTICE THEREOF AND PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SUCH NOTICE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT, WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, has heretofore ordered the improvement of Galveston Street from the West Curb Line of mill Street to the Center Line of Mississippi Street, and has received estimates, plans, and specifications from the City Engineer, and after adoption of same 4nd after due advertisement and notice, compe- titive bids were received, and it has been determined that all of the cost of constructing curbs along said portion of said street, and not exceeding ninety (90) per cent of the remaining cost of said improvements, as deter- mined at the hearing hereinafter mentioned shall be assessed against the pro- perty abutting thereon and against the owners thereof, and that said property is the property that will be benefited by means of said improve- ments, and the City Engineer has made and filed with the Mayor and Board of Aldermen his report and estimate of the cost of such improvements and estimated amount to be assessed against each lot or parcel of land, and the owners thereof and showing other matters and things required by law and the City Charter and the proceedings of this Board for such reports, and same has been examined and corrected: RE That said report of the City Engineer filed on the let day of March, 1926, be and it is hereby adopted and approved. il. That a hearing shall be given to the property owners proposed to be assessed for the said improvements, being the property abutting on said portion of said street, and to all others interested, and shall be given or held in the Council Chamber in the Basement of the Morgan Build- ing in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, at 7:30 P-M., o'clock on the 29th day of March, 1926, and at which hearing and at said time and place the owners of said property or any of them, their agents or attorneys, or any one else in any manner interested either in said property or in said im- provements, or in the manner or method of making and constructing same, or in the contract therefor, or the prooeedings with reference thereto, or the benefits or damages to said property, shall be fully and fairly heard as to any of said matters and as to the amounts to be assessed again- st said property and against the owners thereof, and as to the benefits to their property in enhanced value by means of said improvements, and as to damages to said property or the owners thereof resulting from or to be sustained by reasons of said improvements, or as to any other matters or things in anywise incident to or connected with said improvements, contract, proceedings or assessments thereof, or method or manner of paying for same. That shy claim for damages shall be made in writing and shall set forth the matters and things in the manner and forms provided and required by law and the provisions of the City Charter. And other claims or matters may be presented either orally or in writing and at such hear- ing all claims, protests, and objections whatsoever will be passed upon by the Board of Aldermen and said hearing may be continued from time to time until all desiring to be heard have been fully heard, and after all have been fully and fairly heard, the said hearing will be closed, and at such hearing and from the facts before it the Board of Aldermen will determine the amounts to be assessed against each lot or parcel of property and against the owners thereof, and will determine the lots or parcels benefited by means of said improvements, and will determine the amount of damages, if any, to each lot or parcel of property and the owners thereof, the enhanced value of property by means of said improvements, and will correct any errors, mistakes, or invalidities in any proposed assessments,, and in any proceeding with reference to the making or constructing of said improvements, or the levying of assessments therefor, and will there- after, by Ordinance, make and levy assessments against each such piece or parcel of property and against the owners thereof in the proportion provided and in the manner and form and in accordance with the terms re- quired by law enforced in this City, and the City Charter, and the ordi- nances, resolutions, and other proceedings of this Board, and such assess- ments when levied shall be a first and prior lien. ) 9 � After such hearing is closed anyone desiring to appeal therefrom shall prosecute and appeal to any court having jurisdiction within twenty .(20.) days from the date such hearing is closed and final assessments levied and not thereafter, and all persons, firms, corporations, estates, and other parties, shall after the expiration of twenty (20) days from the levying of such assessment, be forever barred and estoppel in any manner doubting or resisting same or assert- ing any error, irregularity, mistake, or invalidity therein. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of the time and place of said hearing to the owners of said property and to all others interested by causing such notice to be published in the official newspaper of the said City, which notice shall be sunstantially the following form, to -wit: "TO THE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ON GALVESTON STREET FROM THE WEST CURB LINE OF MILL STREET TO THE CENTER LINE OF MISSISSIPPI STREET AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED" Notice is hereby given of the intention of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, to proeeed with the improvement of Galveston Street from the West Curb Line of Mill Street to the Center Line of Mississ- ippi Street by raising, grading, and filling same and installing con- orete curbs and gutters and paving with one course reinforced concrete pavement and assessing a portion of the cost of making and construct- ing such improvements against all lots and parcels of property abutting on said portion of said street and all lots and land benefited by means of said improvements and such assessments, when levied shall be a first and prior lien upon the lots and land assessed, and a personal claim and charge against the owners thereof. On the 29th day of March, A. D. 1926, in the Council Chamber in the City National Bank Building in the City of Wichita Falls, at 7:30 P. M., o'clock, all such owners and their agents will be fully heard by the Board of Aldermen, and any protests, objections, or claims will be fully and fairly heard. The benefits and damages resulting from said improvements will be determined and the amounts to be assessed against each such lot or parcel of land and the owners thereof will be determined and assessment thereof will be levied. Plans and specifications for the improvements, and form con- tract and report of engineer showing estimated cost thereof, are on file in the office of the City Clerk and open to inspection. The estimated cost of the said improvement is 45115.55. The estimated amount to be assessed against property owners is @4743.96. The estimated amount to be assessed for curb is �0.40 per lineal foot of curb; and, The estimated amount of the assessment against property owners and their property for-pe;vement'and dxcavation is 0 3934 per front foot. All persons, firms, corporations, or estates, their agents, or attorneys, desiring to be heard in any matter or thing in anywise connected with said improvements, the assessment therefor, the benefits therefor, the damages resulting therefrom, or the proceedings connected therewith,shall be and appear before said Board of Aldermen at said time and place. Done in accordance with the resolution of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, on the first day of March, A. D. 1926. (Signed) W. E. McBroom, City Clerk. And said notice shall be published in said paper not less than three times, and the first of said publicAtions shall appear not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the date set for said hearing, not counting the date of hearing, and the City Clerk shall caused to be mailed to each owner whose name appears on said report of City Engineer, a registered letter containing a copy of the said notice, such notice to be deposited in the Post Office at Wichita Falls, Texas, but such notice by letter shall be.cumulative of the advertisement and such notice by advertisement shall be sufficient whether or not any other notice to be given or whether or not such notice by letter be received or sent. IV. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED LJD APPROVED THIS 1st day of March, A. D. 1926. The hearing with reference to paving Avenue 110" from Grant to Santa Fe was called and after hearing the protests the following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Curd that the following resolution be adopted. vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen Jones, Patton, Curd, Clifford, �-ueisser. Nays: None. Form 8-Ave "0" RESOLUTION Grant to Santa Fe RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTER- ESTED WITH REGARD TO IMPROVEMENT OF AVENUE "0" FROM THE PAVEMENT ON GRANT STREET TO THE EAST CURB LINE OF SANTA FE AVENUE AND DETERMINING THE AMOUNTS OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING LOTS AND PARCELS OF PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ILDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: WHEREAS, the said Board of Aldermen has heretofore ordered that Avenue 110" from the pavement on Grant Street to the East Curb Line of Santa Fe Avenue, 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 9th day of November, 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 said City at 7:30 P. M., on the lst day of March, 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 hearing was duly held, and whereas all parties, their agents, and attorneys, and all others desiring to be heard, have been fully and fairly heard and the following protests were made at said hearing; Board of Education, owners of 400 feet F. G. Swanson, owner of 100 feet protesting against the cost of such improvements and declaring that this is an inopportune time therefor. NOW THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SAID BOARD OF ALDERMEN, 1. THAT, all protests and objections, whether therein specifically mentioned or not, be, and the same are hereby over ruled in whole and in part. That the Board of Aldermen finds from 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 re- ported in estimates, statements and reports of the City Engineer filed on -the 9th day of November; 1925, and theretofore approved by the Board, and that by such plans and rules equality and justice will exist, be- tween 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 bene- fited 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. Y THAT said sums be assessed against said lots or parcels of land and against the owners thereof, and the City Attorney is hereby di- rected 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 appli- cable thereto. That said hearing be and is hereby closed as to all parties and as to all said improvements. 111. passage. THAT this resolution shall take effect from and after its PASSED AND APPROVED this lst day of March, A. D. 1926. ORDINANCE NO. 710 ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROV- ING A PORTION OF AVENUE "On 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,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Jones that Ordinance No. 710 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Alderman Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser, Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Jones that the rules requiring Ordinances to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency declared, and that Ordinance No. 710 be passed on its final reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Clifford, Curd, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Jones that Ordinance No. 710 be passed on its third and final reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the follow ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. The hearing with reference to paving a portion of Princeton Avenue was called and after hearing protests the following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Jones that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. Form 8-Prineeton RESOLUTION Sibley-24th St. RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING WITH REFERENCE TO IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS THEREFOR ON A PORTION OF PRINCETON AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. - WHEREAS, by resolution passed and adopted on the 19th day of October, 1925, it was ordered that Princeton Avenue from its intersec- tion with the north property line of Twenty -Fourth Street, be improved in the manner set forth in the said resolution; and thereafter con- tract 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 22nd day of February 1926 at 7:30 P. M. o'clock, in the Council Cham- ber in 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 hear- ing the following protests were made, towit: Mrs. Mary white, owner of 100 feet protesting against the cost of such improvements. 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 have 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 requiring 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: 1. All protests and objections, whether herein enumerated or not, be and the same are hereby over -ruled. 11. The Board of Aldermen from the evidence find that in each and every case the property abutting upon said improvements will be enhanced in value by means of such improvements, ina 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 apportionment is just and equitable, and results in substantial justice and equality between the various parcels of property and the owners there- of, considering burdens imposed and benefits received. ill. 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 charter be prepared. 1V. 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. 1 This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and 4fter its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the lst day of March, 1926. ORDINANCE NO. 711 ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROV- ING A PORTION OF PRINCETON AVENUE IN THE CITY OF NICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THERE- OF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND FOR THE ISSU- ANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES A-D DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Jones that Ordinance No. 711 be passed on its first reading. ing vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the follow - Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Jones, Clifford, Queisser. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Curd that the rules requiring ordinances to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency de- clared. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Curd that Ordinance No. 711 be passed on its third and final reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Curd, Patton, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. The hearing with reference to paving a portion of Sixth Street was called and after hearing no protests the following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Jones, Clifford, Curd, Patton, Queisser. Nays: None. Form 8-6th RESOLUTION Scott -Lamar RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED WITH REGARD TO IMPROVEMENT OF SIXTH STREET FROM WEST PRO- PERTY LINE OF SCOTT AVENUE TO EAST PROPERTY LINE OF L AMAR AVENUE AND DETERMINING AMOUNTS OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING LOTS AND PARCELS OF PROPERTY AND THE OWNeRS THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: WHEREAS , the said Board of Aldermen has heretofore ordered that, Sixth Street from the West Property Line of Scott Avenue to the East Property Line of Lamar Avenue in said city be improved by raising grading,.and filling same and installing concrete curbs and gutters and caving with one course reinforced concrete, and WHEREAS, by resolution of the Board of Aldermen passed and approved on the 9th day of November, 1925, it was orders at a hear- ing to all owners of property abutting on said portion. of seli rest above mentioned and to all others interested be held in the Council Chamber of said Board in the City National Bank Building in said City at 7:30 P. M. on the let day of March 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 parties, 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; (No protests) THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SAID BOARD OF ALDERMEN, 1. THAT, all protests and objections, whether therein specifically mentioned or not, be. and the same are hereby over ruled in whole and in part. That the Board of Aldermen finds from the evidence presented there- to 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, statements, and reports of the City Engineer filed on the 9th day of November, 1925, and heretofore approved by the Board, and that such plans and rules equality and justice will exist between the _c 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 benfited 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. 11. 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. ill. age. THAT this resolution shall take effect from and after its pass - PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of March, A. D. 1926. Form 9, ORDINANCE NO. 712. 6th St., ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF 111PROVING A PORTION OF SIXTH STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, PRO- VIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE.CERTIFIClC,TES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 712 be passed on its first reading. vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following Yeas:Aldermen Patto, Clifford, Curd, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the rules requiring ordinances to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency declared. Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Alderman Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 712 be passed on its - third and final reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Queisser and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser, Nays: None. The hearing with reference to paving a portion of McGregor was called ahcl after hearing no protests the following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman. Curd and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser, Nays: None. RESOLUTION Form 8-McGregor Marshall -Clark RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED WITH REGARD TO IMPROVEMENTS OF MCGR�GOR STREET FROM W.P.L. OF MARSHALL STREET TO E.P.L OF CLARK STREET AND DETERMINING AMOUNTS OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING LOTS AND PARCELS OF PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALSERIM OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, TH;,T; WHEREAS, the said Board of Aldermen has heretofore ordered that McGregor Street from the West Property Line of Marshall Streetto East Property Line of Clark 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 14th day of December 1925, it was ordered that a hear- ing 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 said City at 7:30 P. M. on the 1st day of March, 1926., and that due notice thereof be given to said parties, and WHEREAS, in accordance with said resolution due notice of the time and glace and object of such hearing was given and such hear- ing was duly held, and whereas all parties, 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; (No protests) THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SAID BOARD OF ALDEPMEN, 1. THAT, all protests and objections, whether therein speci- fieally mentioned not be, 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 reault of, any of such proposed improvements. it is further de- clared that the just and proper rule of apportionment of the cost of said improvement is that reported in estimates, statements and reports of the City Engineer filed on the 14th day of December 1945, and hereto fore approved by the Board, and that 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. 11. �., 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 from of assessment Ordinance levying such assessments in accordance with the Charter and haws in force in this City and in accordance with the Ordinances, and others proceedings applicable thereto. That said hearing be and is hereby closed as to all parties and as to all said improvements. 111. Thd't this resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. n PASSED AND APPROVED THIS lst DAY OF MARCH A D,1926. Form 9, ORDINANCE NO. 713 McGregor ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF MCGREGOR 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 ISSUANCES OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, Moved by Alderman Queisser that Ordinance No. 713 be passed on its first reading. lowing vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the fol- Yeas: Aldermen Jones, Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Queisser 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 Jones, Curd, Clifford, Patton, Queisser. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Queisser that Ordinance No. 713 be passed on its third and final reading. following vote: MOtion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the Aldermen Jones, Clifford, Curd, Patton, Queisser. Nays: None. The hearing with reference to paving a portion of Buchanan Street was called and after hearing no protests -the following motion was put in order. be adopted. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the following resolution lowing vote: Motion seconded by Aldertpa.n Jones and carried by the fol- Yeas: Aldermen Jones, Patton, Clifford, Curd, Queisser. Nays: None. Form 8-Buchanan, RESOLUTION Ave. M to 0 RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED WITH REGARD TO IMPROVEMENT OF BUCHANAN STREET FROM THE SOUTH _ PROPERTY LINE OF AVENUE "M" TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF AVENUE 110" AND DETERMING AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING LOTS AND PARCELS OF PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF �'IICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: WHEREAS, the said Board, of Aldermen has heretofore order- ed that Buchanan Street from the South Property Line of Avenue ''M" to the South Property Line of Avenue 110" in said city be improved by raising, grading an,i 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 said City at 7:30 P. M. on the lst day of March, 1926, 5 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 hearing was duly held, and whereas all parties, their agents and attorneys, and all others desiring to be heard, have been fully and fairly heard, and the following protests were made at said hearing: (No Protests) THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SAID BOARD OF ALDERMEN, 1. THAT, all protests and objections, whether therein specifically mentioned or not, 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 reult 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, statements and reports of the City Engineer filed on the 21st day of December, 1925, and heretofore approved by the Board, and that by such means 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 henefited 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. 11. 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. ill. THAT, this resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of March, A. D. 1926. ORDINANCE NO.,714 ORDINANCE LEVYING SESSMENT FOE T OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF BUCHANAN STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FI%INF A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOFS, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Queisser that Ordinance No. 714 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the rules requiring Ordinances to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency declared. vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following Yeas:Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Clifford and Ordinance No. 714 be passed on its third and final reading. ing vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Queisser and carried by the follow - Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. The hearing with reference to paving a portion of Sibley was called and after hearing no protests the following motioniwas put in order. Moved by Alderman Curd that the following resolution be adopted. vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen Jones, Patton, Curd, Clifford, •�ueisser. Nays: None. Form 8-Sibley RESOLUTION Broad -Holliday RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING WITH REFERENCE TO IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS THEREFOR ON A PORTION OF SIBLEY AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. WHEREAS, by resolution passed and adopted on the 19th, day of October, 1925, it was ordered that Sibley Avenue from its intersection with the west propert, line of Broad Street to its intersection with the East property line of Holliday 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 construction of such improve- ments; 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 ]mown, and showing the amounts to be assessed against each parcel and showing other matters and 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 d time and place was fixed therefor; and at said time and place, towit:: the first day of March 1926, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. in the Council Chamber in 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 there were no protests. 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 ob�eetions made, whether herein enumerated or not is of the opinion that all protests and objections should be over ruled and that said r hearing should be closed; and all errors and other matters requiring corrections or rectifications having been conreeted and rectified THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FAILS, TEXAS, THAT, 1. All protests and objections, whether herein enumerated or not, be, and the same are hereby over ruled. 11. The Board of Aldermen from the evidence finds that in each and /4� 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 apportionment is just and equitable, and results in substantial justice and equality between the various parcels of property and the owners thereof, considering burdens im- posed and benefits received. h4M4i! That the said hearing be, and it is hereby closed, and it is ordered that each parcel of property bautting upon the said im- provements and the owners of such property be assessed in the sums shown on 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 assessed against the respective parcels of property do not exceed the amount of proportion authorized by charter and provided by the proceedings of the Cityl and further finds all other matters and things necessary and pre -requisite to this resolution and to such assessments. 1! This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the lst day of March, A. D. 1926. ORDINANCE NO, 715 ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF SIBLEY AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE ONWERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR -THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 715 be passed on its first reading. ing vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the follow - Yeas: Alderman Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the rules requiring Ordinances to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency de- clared. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, aueisser. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 715 be passed on its third and final reading an be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. `as The hearing with reference to paving Holliday from Tenth to Eleventh Streets was called and after hearing no protests the following motion was put in order. adopted. Moved by Alderman wueisser that the following resolution be vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following - Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, ',ueisser. Nays: None.. Form 8-Holliday RESOLUTION loth-llth RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTER- ESTED KITH REGARD TO IMPROVEMENT OF HOLLIDAY STREET FROM THE SOUTH PROPER- TY LINE OF LOTH STREET TO T;=E NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF 11TH STREET AND DE- TERMINING AMOUNTS OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING LOTS AND PARCELS OF PROPERITY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVE], BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: WHEREAS, the said Board of Aldermen has heretofore ordered that Holliday Street from the South Property Line of loth Street to the North Property Line of llth 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 appro- ved on the 30th, day of November, 1925, it was ordered that a hearing to all owners of property abutting on said portion of said street above men- tioned and to all others interested, be held in the Council Chamber of said Board'in the City National Bank Building in said City at 7:30 P. M. on the lst day of March 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 hearing was duly held, and whereas all parties, their agents and attorneys, and all others desiring to be heard, have been fully and fairly heard, and the following protests were made at said hearing. (No Protests) THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SAID BOARD -OF ALDERMEN, 1. That, all protests and objections, whether therein specifically mentioned or not, be, and the same are hereby over ruled in :.hole and in part. That the Board of Aldermen finds from the evidence presented there- to 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 re- ported in estimates, statements and reports of the City Engineer filed on the 30th day of November, 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 therebym 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. -11. r 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 assess- ments 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. �9 � 111. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this lst day of March, A. D. 1926. ORDINANCE NO. 716. ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROV- ING A PORTION OF HOLLIDAY STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS TEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Queisser that Ordinance No. 716 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the rules requiring Ordinanoes to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency declared. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Queisser that Ordinance No. 716 be passed on its third and final reading and be adopted as read: Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, .,ueisser. Nays: None. The hearing with reference to paving a portion of Avenue "L" was called and after hearing protests the following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. E Nays: None. Form 8-Avenue "L" RESOLUTION Grant -Hays RESOLTTION CLOSING HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED WITH REGARD TO IMPROVDiENT OF AVENUE"L" FROM THE GRANT STREET PAVEMENT TO THE EAST CURB LINE OF HAYS STREET AND DETERMINING AMOUNTS OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING LOTS AND PARCELS OF PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF ".'ICHITA FALLS, THAT, WHEREAS, the said Board of Aldermen has heretofore ordered that Avenue "L" from the Grant Street Pavement to the East Curb Line of Hays Street in the said City be improved by raising, grading and filling same and installing concrete curbs and gutters and paving with one course re- inforced concrete, and WHEREAS, by resolution of the Board of Aldermen passed and appro- ved on the 30th day of November, 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 said City at 7:30 P. M. on the lst day of March, 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 hearing was duly held, and whereas all parties, 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. W. 0. Griffin, owner of 150 feet. 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 ALDERMEN, 1. THAT, all protests and objections, whether therein specifically mentioned or not, 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 nor 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 pro- per rule of apportion,ent of the cost of said improvements is that reported in estimates, statements and reports of the City Engineer filed on the 30th day of November, 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 therein is 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. 11. 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 Urdinance levying such assess- ments 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 he and is hereby closed as to all parties and as to all said improvements. 111. THAT this resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of March A. D. 1926. ORDINANCE NO. 717 ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF AVENUE "L" IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY QND THE OWNERS THEREFOR, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES AND DEIC ARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Queisser that Ordinance No. 717 be passed on its first reading. vote: Llotion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. /9 8 Moved by Alderman Queisser that the rules requiring Ordinances to be passed on three separate days oe suspended and an emergency declared. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Queisser that Ordinance No.717 be passed 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, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. The hearing with reference to paving the Alley in Block 165, Original Townsite, was called and after hearing protests the following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. Form 8-Alley Blk 165 RESOLUTION 7th St to Pavement RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED WITH REGARD TO Ib4PROVEMENT OF AI LEY BLOCK 165 FROM SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF SEVENTH STREET TO THE PAVEMENT AND DETERMINING AMOUNTS OF ASSESSIMNTS AGAINST ABUTTING LOTS AND PARCELS OF PROPERTY AND TIE OWNERS THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: WHEREAS, the said Board of Aldermen has heretofore ordered .that Alley Block 165 from South Property Line of Seventh Street to the Pavement 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 14th 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 said City at 7:30 P. M. on the 1st day of March 1926, and that due notice there- of be given to said, parties, and WHEREAS, in accordance with said resolution due notice of the time and place and object of such hearing %:as given and such heae- ing was given and such hearing was duly held, and whereas all parties, 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: (No Protests) THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SAID BOARD OF ALDERMEN, 1. THAT, all protesta and objections, whether therein specificalt ° mentioned or not, 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 report- ed in estimates, statements and reports of the City Engineer filed on the 14th day ofDecember 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 therebym and the respective owners thereof, and the Board further find that each lot or parcel of land abutting on said portion of said Street will be benefited in enahneed moire 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. 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 assess- ments in accordance with the Charter and Laws in fore 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. ill. THAT this resolution shall take effect from and afters its pass-p age. PASSED AND APPROVED this lst day of March, A. D. 1926. ORDINANCE NO. 718. ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF ALLEY BLOCK 165 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, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 718 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the rules requiring Ordinances to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency declared. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Queisser that Ordinance No. 718 be passed on its third and final reading and be adopted as read. vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried by the following �•-�� Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, <�ueisser. Nays: None. The hearing with reference to paving Indiana Avenue from 73 th Street to the Wichita Valley Railway 'Tracks and Oak Street from the Wichita Valley Railway 'Tracks to MIssissippi was called and upon request of inter- ested property owners the following motion was put in order. -rbV Moved by Alderman Clifford that the hearing with reference to paving portions of Indiana Avenue and Oak Street be continued until 7:30 P. M. March 8th, 1926, in the Basement of the City National Bank Building. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried. The hearing with reference to changing the names of portions of Avenue "M", Avenue "N" and Avenue 110" was called and as no protests were heard the following motion was put in order. Moved b Alderman Q,ueisser that the hearing be closed and the City Attorney be instructed to draft an Ordinance changing the names of Avenue 110" from '.7enonah to Grant Street, to Miami Avenue. Avenue "N", from Wenonah to Grant Street to Holliwood Avenue. Avenue "M" from Wenonah to Grant Street, to Cumberland Avenue. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. Moved by Alderman Jones that the City Clerk be instructed to draw warrant in the amount of $50.89 payable to Mrs. Kathleen Gorsline to cover damageC to books caused by a lady prisioner in the City Jail cell adjacent to airs. Gorsline's office. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. Moved by Alderman Patton that the following resolution be adopted. Motion.seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Alderman Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Q,ueisser. Nays: None. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, in the year 1920, in the City of Wichita Falls, a municipal corporation of Wichita County, Texas, acting by and through its Mayor, J. B. Marlow, traded the following described real estate situated and being in the d'ity of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, and described by metes and -bounds as follows, towit: 25 feet lying immediately north of Lott 22 in Block 91, of the Original Townsite to the City of Wichita Falls, facing 25 feet on Ifidiana Avenue and running back 150 feet to an alley; to J. k. Kemp and Frank Kell of Wichita County, Texas, for Lot 15, in Block 91, of the -Original Otwnsite of the City of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, and WHEREAS, said deed was signed by J. B. Marlow, Mayor, but no date was given in said deed and neither was the corporate seal of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, affixed to said deed and because of the above defects pointed out in said deed, a cloud is placed on the title to the property meant to be conveyed by the City of Wichita Falls, which is now owned by J. A. Kemp and Frank Kell, and to remove said cloud it is necessary that the City of Wichita Falls give J. A. Kemp and Frank Kell a correction deedto said property: BE IT RESOLVED: By the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, that Mayor, R. E. Shepherd, be authorized to execute a correction deed in lieu of and to correct the deed given by J. B. Marlow, Mayor, to J. A. Kemp and Frank Kell, which said deed is recorded in Book 157, Page 59, of the Deed Records pf Wichita County, Texas. - - - - - - - - - - Moved by Alderman Clifford that the City Clerk be authorized to take up out of the sewer fund Sallie N. Brown's Mechanic Lien's Note in the amount of @120.06 payable to M. 0. Moore and assigned to the City; it being in the way of assisting this property owners to get sewer connection in the vicinity of the City Water Canal. A DX :notion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried. LToved by Alderman Queisser that the bill of C. C. Busby for two days service as a witness in the Groezinger case in the amount of s8.40 be allowed out of the water fund. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. Moved by Alderman Curd that the action of the Street Department in the purchasing of seven mules during the month of February 1926 at a cost of 41,775.00 be ratified and approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried. Moved by -Alderman Jones that the bill of Taylor Bros. in the amount of §615.60 covering labor and material used in the construction of a foundation for the Freeman house moved out of Front Street be approved and allowed. Motion seconded by Alderman°Clifford and carried. Moved by"Alderman Clifford that the Mayor be authorized to exe- cute contract with the Ft. Worth and Denver City Railway covering the construction of a six inch sewer line under the Wichita Valley Right of Way near Mile Post No. 2- Point 68. and the City Clerk be authorized to draw warrant in the amount of $15.00 payable to the Ft. Worth and Denver Railway covering the consideration named in the said contract. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried. Moved by Alderman Curd that the Mayor be authorized to execute contract with the Ft. Worth and Denver City Railway covering the construc- tion of a six inch water line crossing the Wichita Valley Right of Way under main track near Mile Post No. 4, and the City Clerk be authorized to draw warrant in the amount of 415.00 payable out of the Water Fund to cover consideration therein named. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the Mayor be authorized to issue deed to W. S. Smith conveying Lot 193, Block "K" to said W. S. Smith upon affidavit of ownership filed by him and on deed records on file in the office of the City Clerk. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried. Moved._by Alderman Patton that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Alderman Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. I:iwa_ lnef" WHEREAS, on the 12th day of October, 1920, G. E. 'Zimmerman and Co., a copartnership composed of G. E. Zimmerman and Calvin C. Jones acting by and through its agent, R. Brandt of Wichita County, Texasm for a valuable consideration transferred to "the City of Wichita Falls, a municipal corporation of .;ichita County, Texas, two certain mechanic's lien notes dated October 11, 1920, note No. 1, in the sum of $755.25, due and payable three months after date and note No. 2, in the sum of $755.25, due and payable six months after date, each of said notes bearing interest at the rate of eight per cen per annum from date until paid and providing for the usual ten per cent attorney's fees if placed in the hands of an attorney for collection; said notes being secured by a mechanic's and contractor's lien on the following described property, towit: Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, in Block 85, Floral Heights Addition to the City of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, as shown by the plat of said addition now of record in the office of the county clerk of Wichita County, Texas: and WHEREAS, said above described notes have been fully paid to the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, the legal owner and holder thereof; BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, that Mayor R. E. Shepherd be authorized to execute a release of the above mentioned mechanic's &nd contractor's lien on Lot 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, in Block 85, Floral Heights Addition to the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, as shown by the plat of said addition now of record in the office of the County Clerk of Wichita Falls. The hearing with reference to the annexation of Childers Addition to the City of Wichita Falls was called and after hearing no protests the following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried. ORDINANCE NO. 719 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND ANNEXING THAT PORTION OF THE CHILDERS ADDITION WHICH LIES OUTSIDE OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 719 be passed on its first reading. ing vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the follow - yeas: Alderman Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. ORDINANCE N0. 703 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING -A CERTAIN TWENTY FOOT ALLEY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH THROUGH BLOCK 28-A OF THE HIGHLAND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, BEGINNING AT A POINT WHERE THE SOUTH LINE OF LOTS 4 AND 9 OF THIS BLOCK INTEREST SAID ALLEY WHICH IS ALSO THE NORTH LINE OF THE ti"lICHITA FALLS AND SOUTHERN SPUR TRACK; THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION TO A POINT WHERE THE SAID ALLEY INTERSECTS WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF BALL BROTHERS LEAD TRACK, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 703 be passed on its second reading. ing vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the follow - Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 704 ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROV- ING A PORTION OF BARWISE STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALIS 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, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 0 Moved by Alderman Jones that Ordinance No. 704 be passed on its second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following vote: I Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 705 ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF PARK 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, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 705 be passed on its second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Queisser and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. ORDINANVCE NO. 706 ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF YALE AVENUE 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 Queisser that Ordinance No. 706 be passed on its second reading. vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 707 ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF AVENUE °MI" 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, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 707 be passed on its second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote: I Yeas: Alderman Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. ORDINANCE N0. 706 ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSIOENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF LAKE STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIRING 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, AND DECLARING AND EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 708 be passed on its second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the folloq- ing vote: �\ Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 709 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF KEMP BOULEVARD BETWEEN THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF AVENUE "H" AND THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF AVENUE 110" DESIGNATING THE MAT- ERIALS APM METHODS OF IMPROVEMENT, AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF BY CONTRACT AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAY- MENT OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVETA TS. LEVYING ASSESSMENT THEREOF, AND FIXING THE TERATS AND TIMES OF PAYMENTS, AND THE RATE OF INTEREST THEREON, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 709 be passed on its second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas: Aldermen 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 emergenc:- declared. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and failed unanimous vote as follows: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Jones, Queisser. Nays: Alderman Clifford. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the Mayor be authorized to sign a quit claim deed to clear title as to delinquent taxes on Lots 8 and 9, Block 1, Kemp Addition, Lots 8 and 9, Block 3, Kemp Addition, and Lots 13 and 14, Block 3, Kemp Addition. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the bill of Montgomery and Ward in the amount of 4264.00 covering Engineer's services in connec- tion with the Water Survey made by T. U. Taylor be allowed out of the Water Fund. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried. �—� Moved by Alderman Clifford that Airs. Loyd be permitted to . -- establish'a lunch stand at 507 Wichita Street. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried. ORDINANCE NO. 701 AN ORDINANCE GIVING iLND GRANTING TO THE .�ICHITA FALLS TRACTION COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND LESSEES, THE RIGHT TO EXTEND, CONSTRUCT, AND OPERATE A STANDARD-GAUGE CAR SINE OR LINES ON, OVER, ACROSS AND UPON THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED AND NAMED STREETS IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, TO%';IT: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHERE CRITTENDEN STREET INTERSECTS WITH BROOK AVENUE AND NORTH FIFTH STREET, THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG BROOK AND TO THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH TENTH AND NORTH BROOK AND TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE PRESENT LINE PROVIDING THAT SAID TRACKS SHALL BE LAID IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FRANCHISE HERETOFORE GRANTED TO J. A. HEMP AND FRANK KELL ON THE 27TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1909, AND ALL OF THE AWITITDBNTS THERETO, AND THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID FRANCHISE AND AMENDMENTS THERETO ARE EXPRESSLY MADE APPLICABLE TO THIS ORDINANCE, EXCEPT, HOWEVER, AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS ORDINANCE. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 701 be passed on its second reading. vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, C,ueisser. Nays: None. adopted. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution be vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Jonesm Clifford, Queisser. Nays: None. Form 10-Sibley RESOLUTION Broad -Holliday RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF SIBT= AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN SALE; APPROVING THE CONTRACTOR'S BONDS THEREFOR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CITY(S PORTION OF THE COST THERE OF WHEREAS, a contract in writing between the City of Wichita Falls, and Plains Paving Company for the improvement of Sibley Avenue from its intersection with East Property Line of Holiday Street to its intersection with the West Property Line of Broad Street, together with the construction a4d maintenance bonds, required thereby, are this day presented to the Board of Aldermen for adoption and approval, and WHEREAS, the bid of Plains Paving Company for the making and construction of the improvements provided for in the said contracts, has after due advertisement and notice, been made and upon the opening of the bids said contract was awarded•to said Plains Paving Company; and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary to set aside and provide for the payment of all that portion of the cost required in said contract to be paid for by the City of Wichita Falls; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT 1. There be and is hereby set aside and appropriated out of the funds available for that purpose, the sum of Eight Hundred Fifty Three and 07/100 ($853.07) to pay and defray all that portion of the cost of im- proving said portion of Sibley Avenue, to be paid for by the City of Wichita Falls. 11. The said contract and the construction and maintenance bond, be and the same are hereby approved and adopted and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and sign the said contract in the name of the City. ill. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AITD APPROVED THIS lit day of Ia,arch, 1926. RESOLUTION Form 10-Princeton Sibley-24th St., RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF PRINCETON AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAE; APPROVING THE CONTRACTOR'S BONDS THEREFOR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST THEREOF. WHEREAS, a contract in writing between the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Plains Paving Company for the improvement of Princeton Avenue from its intersection with South Property Line of Sibley Avenue to its intersection with North Property Line of Twenty Fourth Street, together with the construction and maintenance bonds, required thereby, are this day presented to the Board of Aldermen for adoption and approval and WHEREAS, the bid of Plain`s Paving Company for the making and construction of the improvements provided for in the said contracts has after due advertisement and notice, been made and upon the.opening of the bids said contract was awarded to said Plains Paving Company;and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary to set aside and provide for the payment of all that portion of the cost required in said con- tract to be paid by the City of Wichita Falls; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT 1. There be and is hereby set aside and appropriated out of the funds available for that purpose, the sum of Sixteen Hundred Ninety Eight and 13/100 Dollars (01698.131 to pay and defray all that portion of the cost of improving said portion of Princeton Avenue, to be paid for by the City of Wichita Falls. 11. The said contract and the construction and maintenance bond, be and the same are hereby approved and adopted and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and sign the said contract in the name of the City. 111. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and. after its passage. APPROVED AND PASSED this lst day of March, 1926. Form 1-Seventh RESOLUTION Polk -Lot 12, Block 19-Floral H. Addt. RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF SEVENTH STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAME: APPROVING THE CON- TRACTOR'S BONDS THEREFOR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE (1ITYtS PORTION OF THE COST THEREOF. WHEREAS, a contract in writing between the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Plains Paving Company for the improvement of Seventh Street from its intersection with East Curb Line of Polk Street to its intersection with West Line of Lot 12, Block 19, Floral Heights Addition, together with the construction and maintenance bonds, required thereby, are this day presented to the Board of Aldermen for adoption and approval; and WHEREAS, the bid of Plains Paving Company for the making and construction of the improvements provided for in the said contracts, has after due advertisement and notice, been made and upon the opening of the bids said contract was awarded to said Plains Paving Company; and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary to set aside and providefor the payment of all that portion of the cost required in said contract to be paid for by the City of Wichita Falls; AO'\ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: THAT M There be and is hereby set aside and appropriated out of the funds available for that purpose, the sum of Six Hundred Eighty Four and 26/100 Dollars ($684.26) to pay and defray all that portion of the cost of im- proving said portion of Seventh Street, to be paid for by the city of Wich- ita Falls. 2. The said contract and the construction and maintenance bond, be and the same are hereby approved and adopted and the Mayor is hereby auth- orized to execute and sign the said contract in the name of the City. 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. APPROVED AND PASSED THIS 1st day of March, 1926. adopted. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolutions be vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, 9ueisser. Nays: None. Form 10-Ave"O" Grant -Santa Fe RESOLUTION WHEREAS, contract in writing between the City of Wichita Falls and L. E. Whitham and Company for the improvement of the following street in said City, towit: Avenue "0" from the pavement on Grant Street to the East Curb Line of Santa Fe Avenue together with contract bonds and maintenance bonds required thereby are this day 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 f;r in the said contracts, has after due advertisement and notice, been made and upon the 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 City of Wichita Falls; THEREFORE , be it resolved by the Board of Alderme, of the City of Wichita Falls, that there be and is hereby set aside and appropriated out of the funds available for that purpose, the sum of $929.50 to pay and defray all that portion of the cost of improving said portion of Avenue "L" from the pavement to Grant Street to the East Curb Line of Santa Fe -Avenue to be paid for by the City of Wichita Falls: The said contract and the construction bond and maintenance bond, be and the same 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 1st day of March, 1926. Form 11-Ave i'Q" Grant -Santa Fe RESOLUTION .MEREAS, contracts in writing between L. E. Whitham and Company and the City of Wichita Falls, for performing of all work of excavation in connection with the improvement of Avenue 110" from the pavement on Grant Street to the East Curb Line of Santa Fe Avenue for the prices named therein -Y0 8 and upon the terms therein sdt 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 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 therein provided, Therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; That the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, do enter into con- trsjcts with Z. E. Whitham and Company binding the City to do and per- form 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. 11. 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. . 111. passage. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its . Passed and approved this 1st day of March A. D. 1926. Form 10-Sixth RESOLUTION Scott -Lamar WHEREAS, contract in writing between the City of ,richita Falls and L. E. Whitham and Company for the improvement of the follow- ing street in said City, towit: Sixth Street from the 'Nest Property Line of Scott Avenue to the East Property Line of Lamar Avenue together with contraction bonds and maintenance bonds required thereby, are this day presented to the Board of Aldermen for adoption and approval; and WHEREAS, the Bidof L. E. Whitham and Company for the making and contruction of the improvement provided for in the said contract, has after due advertisement and notice, been made and upon opening of the said Bids, said contracts was awarded to the said Company, and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary to set aside and provide for the pavement of all that portion of the cost required in the said contract to be paid by the City 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 purpose, the sum of , to pay and defray all that portion of the cost of imprbving said portion of Sixth Street from the West Property Line of Scott Avenue to the East Property Line of Lamar Avenue to be paid for by the City of Wichita Falls; The said contract and the construction bond and maintenance bond, be and the same 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 let day of march 1926. Form 11-Sixth RESOLUTION Scott -Lamar tIHEREAS, contracts in writing between L. E. Whitham and Com- pany and the City of V,ichita .Falls, for performing of all work of excavation in connection with the improvement of Sixth Street from 'Hest A011. Property Line of Scott Avenue to East Property .tine of Lamar Avenue for the prices named therein and upon the terms therein set froth 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 therein pro- vided, Therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; 1. 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 su on in said contract, and on said street, and at and for the prices and for the terms therein stipulated and set forth. 11. 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. 111, That this resolution shall take effect from and after its pass -I age. Passed and approved this lst day of March, A. D. 1926. Form 10, McGregor Marshall -Clark RESOLUTION WHEREAS, contract in writing between the City of Wichita Falls and L. E. Whitham and Company for the improvement of the following street in said City towit: McGregor Street from West Property Line of Marshall Street to East Property Line of Clark Street together with contraction bonds and maintenance bonds required thereby, are this day 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 contract, 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 City 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 purpose the sum of $439.34 to pay and defray all that portion of the cost of improving said portion of McGregor Street from West Property Line of Marshall Street to East Property Line of Clark Street to be paid for by the City 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 purpose, the sum of �439.34 to pay and defray all that portion of the cost of improving said portion of McGregor Street from West Property Line of Marshall Street to East Property Line of Clark Street to be paid for by the City of Wichita Falls: The said contract and the construction bond and maintenance bonds, be and t.:e same are hereby approved and adopted, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and sign the said contract, in the name of the City. age. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its pass - From 11-McGregor Marshall -Clark RESOLUTION WHEREAS, contracts in writing between L. E. Whitham and Company 7/ o and the City of Wichita Falls, for performing of all work of excava- tion in connection with the improvement of IvicGregor Street from West Property Line of Marshall Street to East Property Line of Clark Street 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 therein provided, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; 1. 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 shwon in said contract, and on said street at and for the prices and for the terms therein stipulated and set forth. OFA That the said contract is hereby approved and adopted and the IVtayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and sign the said contract in the anme of the City. ill. passage. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of March, A. D. 1926. Form 10-Buchanan RESOLUTION Ave. M to Ave. 0 WHEREAS, contract in writing between City of Wichita Falls and L. E. Whitham and Company for the improvement of the following street in said City, towit: Buchanan Street from South Property Line of Avenue "M" to South Property Line of Avenue "O", together with contrac- tion bond for maintenance bonds required thereby, are this day 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 grovided for in the said contracts, has after due notice and advertisement been made and upon the 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 coat required in the said contract to be paid by the City 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 appro- priated out of the funds available for that purpose, the sum of $886.30 to pay and defray all that portion of the cost of improving said portion of Buchanaa Street from South Property Line of Avenue "E" to the South Property Line of Avenue "0" to be paid for by the City of Wichita Falls: The said contract and the construction bond and maintenance bond, be and the same 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 lst day of March, 1926. Form 11-Buchanan RESOLUTION Avenue L: to Avenue 0 WHEREAS, contracts in writing between L. E. V`hitham and Company and the City of Wichita Falls, for performing of all work of excavation in connection with the improvement of Buchanan Street from south property line of Avenue "ICI" to South Property Line of Avenue 11011, 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, 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 therein provided, _ Therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; 1. That the City of ','dichita Falls, Texas, do enter Into contracts with L. E. Whitham and Company binding the City t do and perform all the work of excavation shown in said contract, and on said street, and for the prices and for the terms therein stipulated and set forth. 11. That the said contract is hereby approved and adopted and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and sign the said con- tract in the name of the City. 111. age. That this resolution shall take.effect from and after its pass - PASSED AND APPROVED this lst day of March, A. D. 1926. Form 10-Holliday RESOLUTION Tenth -Eleventh WHEREAS, contract in writing between the City of Wichita Falls and L. E. Whitham and Company for the improvement of the following street in said city, towit: Holliday Street from the South property Line of 10th Street to the North Property Line of llth Street together with con- traction bonds and maintenance bonds required thereby are this day present- ed to the Board of Aldermen for adoption and approval, and, WHEREAS, the Bid of L. E. 6'Jhitham 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 City 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 purpose, the sum of �621.67 to pay and defray all that portion of the cost -of improving said portion of Holliday Street from South Property Line of loth Street to the North Property Line of llth Street to the paid for by the City of Wichita Falls. The said contract and the construction bond and maintenance bond, be and the same are hereby approved and adopted, and the Mayor is hereby auth- orized to execute and sign the said contract, in the name of the City That this resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. m Approved and passed this 1st day of March, 1926. Form 11-Holliday RESOLUTION loth to llth WHEREAS,contracts in writing between L. E. Whitham and Company and the City of Wichita Falls, for performing of all work of excavation in connection with the improvement of Holliday Street from the South Property Line of loth Street to the North Property Line of llth Street for the prices named therein and upon the terms therein set forth binding the City of 4Jichita 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, j WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable to enter into said contract upon the terms set forth therein, and for the eompsenation therein provided, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; 1. 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. 11. 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. 111. passage. That this resolution shall take effect from and after ita Passed and approved this 1st day of March, A. D. 1926. Form 10-Ave L RESOLUTION Grant -Hays WHEREAS, contract in writing between the City of Wichita Falls and L. E. Whitham and Company for the improvement of the following street in said City, towit: Avenue "L" from Grant Street Pavement to the East Curb Line of Hays Street together with contraction bonds and maintenance bonds required thereby, are this day presented to the Board of Aldermen for adoption and approval; and WHEREAS, the Bid of L. E. whitha.m 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 City of Wichita Falls: THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Aldermen of t.e City of Wichita Falls, that there be and is hereby set aside and appro- priated out of the funds available for that purpose, the sum of to pay and defray all that portion of the cost of improving said portion of Avenue "L" from the Grant Street Pavement to the East Curb Line of Hays Street to be paid for by the City of Wichita Balls; The said contract and the construction bond and maintenance bond, be and the same are hereby approved and adopted, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and sign the said contract, in the name of the City. passage. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its, Approved and passed this let day of March 1926. Form 11-Ave L RESOLUTION Grant -Hays WHEREAS, contracts in writing between L. E. Whitham and Company and the City of Wichita Falls, for performing of all work of excavation in connection with the improvement of Avenue "L" from the Grant Street Pavement to the East Curb Line of Hays Street fro the prices named t;Lerein 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 therein provided, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; 1. 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 exeavation shown in said contract, and on said street,atand for the prices and for the terms therein stioulated and set forth. 11. That the said contract is hereby approved and adopted and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and sign the said con- tract in the name of the City. ill. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its pass- age. Passed and approved this 1st day of darcii A. D. 1926. Form 10-Alley Blk 165 RESOLUTION 7th St to Pavement WHEREAS, contract in writing between the City of Wichita Falls and L. E. Whitham and Company for the improvement of the following street in said City towit: Alley Block 165 from South Property Line of Seventh Street to the Pavement together •,.ith contraction bonds and maintenance bonds required therebym are this day 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 City 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 purpose, the sum of to defray and pay all that portion of the cost of improving said por on of Alley Block 165 from South Property Line of 7th Street to the Pavement to be paid for by the City of 'e,ichita Falls; The said contract and the construction bond and maintenance bond, be and the same are hereby approved and adopted, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and sign the said contract, in the name of the City, age. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its pass - Approved and passed this lst day of March, 1926. Form 11-Alley Block 165 RESOLUTION 7th St to Pavement WHEREAS, contracts in writing between L. E. Whitham and Company and the City of Wichita Falls, for performing of all work of excavation =� in connection with the improvement of Alley Block 165 from South Property Line of Seventh Street to the Pavement for the prices named therein and up on 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 adaisable to enter into s4id contract upon the terms set forth therein, and for the compsenation therein provided, TT-IEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas. -/, V 1. That the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, do enter into con- tracts with L. E. Whitham & 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 termt therein stipulated and set forth. 11. 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. 111. This this resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. Passed and approved this 1st day of March, A. D. 1926. Engineer's letter Wichita Falls, Accepting B1k.152 Texas, March let, 1926. Hon. Mayor and City Commissioners, Wichita Falls, Texas. Gentlemen: This is to certify that the pavement on Alley Block 152, has been completed by L. E. Whitham and Company, in accordance with the Plans and Specifications therefor heretofore filed with your Honorable Body. I, therefore, recommend that this pavement be accepted. Respectfully, Signed)_F.__. Rugeley, 1 y ,ngineer, Moved by Alderman Q,ueisser that the following resolution be adopted. ing vote. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow - Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Ord, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. Form 14, Alley Blk 152, RESOLUTION Sixth to Seventh Sts. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 311PROVEMEOTS OF ALLEY BLOCK 152 FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF SIXTH STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF SEVENTH STREET AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY -CLERK TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVIED AGAINST THE VArious LOTS OR TRACTS OF LAND AND THE OWNERS THEREOF ABUTTING UPON SAID PORTION OF SAID STREET. BE IT RESOLVEBI BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF -3ICHITA FALLS, Whereas, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, has heretofore ordered that Alley Block 152 from the south property 'line of sixth street to the north property line of seventh street be improved by raising, grading, and filling same and installing concrete curbs and gutters and paving same and after due notice and hearing, special assessments were levied against the various lots and tracts of land and the owners thereof abutting upon the said portion of said street, and contract for the making and construction of the said im- provements was entered into with L. E. Whitham and Company. WHEREAS, the L. E. Whitham and Company has fully performed its said contract and the said improvements have been made and con- structed in accordance with the said contract and the specifications I A, therefor, and to the entire satisfaction of this Board; 1. That the said improvements on said portion of said street'be and the same are hereby accepted and L. E. Whitham and Company and the sureties on its construction bond are hereby released of any further obligation for or on account of the contract or bond for the making and,, constl+ueting of said improvements. 11. That this resolution does not and shall not in any wise effect the bond of the said company for the maintenance of the said improvements, but such maintenance bond shall and does remain in full force and effect. 111. That the ita.yor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized instructed, and directed to issue to L. E. Whitham and Company certificates of special assessment in evidence of the various assessments levied against the respective lot or parcels of land abutting upon said portion of said street, and the owners thereof, anf against which s?ecial assess- ment has been levied, reciting the description of such property, the amount of"the assessment against same, the owner thereof, the terms of payment thereof, the rate of interest, the date of completion and acceptance of the said improvements, the lien of the said assessment and the personal obligation and liability of the owner of the property, and reciting that all proceeding with reference to making such improvements have been re- gularly had in accordance with the Law, the Charter of said City, the tersm of the certificate, and that all prerequisites to the fixing of a lien and claim of personal liability evidenced by the certificates have been performed and containing other appropriate and pertinent recitals, and in accordance with the contract with the said company and the law in force in the City, and the proceedings of this Board. IV. This resolution shall take Effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED, this the lst day of March, A. D. 1926. EngineerTs Letter Wichita Falls, Texas. Accepting Wenonah Seymour Road to Blk 8, Indian H. AcIdt. Hon. Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Wichita Falls, Texas. Gentlemen: This certifies that the Plains Paving Company has com_,leted the paving and otherwise improving of Wenonah Avenue from its intersec- tion with north property line of Seymour Road to its intersection with the North Line of Block 8, Indian Heights Addition in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor and I hereby recommend the acceptance of the above described work. Respectfully, F. &i. Rugeley, ity 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, Q,ueisser. Nays: None. C;enonah Ave., RESOLUTION Seymour Roas to Blk 8-Indian H. &ddt. yl � RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK OF PAVING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING A PORTION OF 'iiENONAH AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERT- IFICATES. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, T1XAS, THAT; WHEREAS, the City Engineer has certified that the paving and otherwise improving Wenonah Avenue from its intersection with the North Property Line of Seymour Road to its intersection with the North Line of Block 8, Indian Heights Addition, has been completed by Plains Paving Company in accordance with the plans and specifica- tions therefpr.and the said City Engineer recommends the acceptance of the said work by the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERIMN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT said paving and other improvements be and time same are hereby accepted by the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, and the Mayor be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute Special Assessment Certificates evidencing the indebtedness of the owners of the property abutting on said portion of street, in the name of the City of Wichita Falls, and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest same and to impress the Seal of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, and to deliver said Special Assessment Certificates to the Plains Paving Company, as set forth in the contract, for the above named improvements, all in accordance with the ordinances and resolu- tions heretofore adopted and passed by the City of Wichita Falls, with reference to the above described improvements. PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of P.Iarch; 1926. Engineer's Letter Accepting Onaway Trail Wichita Falls, Texas. Yarch 1, 1926. Hon. T;Iayor and Board of Aldermen, Wichita Falls, Texas. Gentlemen: - This certifies that the Plains Paving Company* has com- pleted the paving and otherwise improving of Onaway Trail from its intersection with the center line of Alley between Santa Fe Avenue and Wenonah Avenue to its intersection with center line of Alley between Wenonah Avenue and Indian Heights Boulevard in accordance with the plans and -specifications therefor and I hereby recommend the acceptance of the above described work. Respectfully, F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. Moved by Alderman Patton that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Alderman Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. Onaway Trail Sante-Fe-Wenonah RESOLUTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK OF PAVING AND OTHERudISE IP,TPROVING A PORTION OF ONAWAY TRAIL AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERT,_rWN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT All\ WHEREAS, the City Engineer has certified that the paving and otherwise improving Onaway Trail from its intersection with the center line of Alley between Santa Fe Avenue and Wenonah Avenue to its inter- section with the center line of Alley Wenonah Avenue and Indian Heights Boulevard, has been completed by the Plains Paving Company in accordance, with the plans and specifications therefor and the said City Engineer recommends the acceptance of the said work by the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE ` CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. THAT, said paving and other improvements be and the same are hereby accepted by the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, and the Mayor be and -is hereby authorized and directed to execute special assessment certificates evidencing the indebtedness of the owners of the property abutting on said portion of street, in the name, of the City of 'iaichita Falls, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest same and to impress the Seal of the City of Vichita Falls, Texas, and to deliver said Special Assessment Certificates to the Plains Paving Company, as set forth in the contract, for the above named improvements, all in accordance with the ordinances and resolutions heretofore adopt- ed and passed by the City of Wichita Falls, with reference to the above described improvements. PASSED AND APPROVED this ls.t day of March, 1926. Moved by Alderman Curd that the Water Department be authorized to pay Dave Shepherd the sum of 420.00 covering concrete curb abutting Lot 14, Block 25, Jalonic'Addition due to said curbing having been removed by the City. ITotion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried. Yoved by Alderman Curd that the Water Department be authorized to indtall f're hydrant at 7th and Lamar, 8th and Travis, llth and Indiana, 12th and Ohio, 7th at the Rail Road Trac'_�s at an approximate cost of w690.00 otion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried. Moved by Alderman Jones that the salary of C. B. McConnell, Desk Sargeant, in the Police Department, be raised to$p'200.00 per month effective from February 15th, 1926. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. Moved by Alderman Jones that the Fire Department be authorized to raise the salary of G. L^!. Habern to $"225.00 per month, effective January 1, 1926. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd ano carried. ORDINANCE NO.720 A2'ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE VO — 57.7 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPSIATION FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXASIA FOR ONE YEAR BEGINNING APRIL r�- 1, 1925 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 1926. Moved by Alderman Queisser that Ordinance No. 720 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. 11oved by Alderman Patton that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for furnishing to the Sanitary Department one motor driven pick-up sweeper. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. Finance Commissioner, Jones, Submitted the following report on the financial condition of the Wichita General Hospital. Balance Jan. 1, 1926 $1,201.30 Receipts from patients and Wichita County and the City of Wichita Falls 16,820.77 Disbursements 12,510.15 Balance Feb. 1, 1926 5,511.92 Bids for paving portions of Brook Avenue and Collins. Street were opened and considered. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution be adopted. ing vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow - Yeas: Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. Form 4-Brook Keeler -Speedway RESOLUTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR IMPROVEH'SNT OF A PORTION OF BROOK AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDER,1EN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, has heretofore ordered that Brook Avenue from the South Property Line of Keeler to 10 ft. North of the North Property Line of Speedway in said City, be improved by raising, grading, filling, installing concrete curbs and gutters and paving same with one course reinforced concrete pavement, together with necessary appurtenances, and there- after plans and specifications were fu11y adopted and approved for such improvements, bids were advertised for, and received, and on the 1st day of March 1926 such bids were opened and WHEREAS, the bids received have been fully canvassed and considered and the City Council after duly and fully considering sameis of the opinion that the bid of L. E. Whitham and Company is the most advantageous and should be accepted; which bid was Two and 85/100 ($2.85) Dollars per sq. yd. with five (5) year maintenance for one course reinforced concrete pavement, NO and 40/100 (0.40) Dollars per lineal foort for monolithic curbing complete in place, NO and 40/100 (0.40) Dollars per lineal footfor concrete or oak headers complete in place (u ) per sq. ft. with five ( year maintenance for 4 inc; 4 concrete sidewalks in place and NO and 2OV100 (0.20) plus Dollars per sq. yd. for excavation. --�� NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT; 1. That the bid of L. E. Whitham and Company for raising, grading, filling, installing concrete curbs and gutters and paving with one course reinforced concrete pavement and all necessary appur- tenances on said portion of said street as heretofore filed with the City, be and same is hereby accepted. 11. That the form of contract embraced in the specifications be and the same is hereby adopted and approved, and the Mayor is author- ized and directed to enter into a contract for such improvement with the said L. E. Whitham and Company and to execute such contract for an on behalf of and in the name of the City, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest same in the aame of the City and to impress thereon the City's corporate Seal. 111. I This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and afters; _ its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of March, A. D. 1926. Form 5-Brook RESOLUTION Keller -Speedway RESOLUTION DIRECTING TNT CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE _STD FILE REPORT WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST OF INTROVENfENT OF A PORTION OF BROOK STREET FROM I THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF KEELER, TO 10 FT NORTH OF THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF SPEEDWAY. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF NICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT. WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas-, has heretofore order the improvement of Brook Street from the South Property Line of Keeler to 10 Ft. North of North Property Line of Speedway by raising, grading, and filling same and installing con- crete curbs and gutters and pavement with foundation and has caused advertisements to be made for bids for the making and construct -ion of said improvements to be made and bids therefor have been taken, and said Board has determined to make the same in the manner described and - with one -course reinforced concrete pavement as shown in the specifica- tions adopted therefor. NOW THEREFORE: 1. The City Engineer is hereby directed in accordance ,ith pro- visions of Section 108 of the City Charter, to make and file a report with the Board of Aldermen showing thereon the estimated total cost of the proposed improvements, the ,orportion thereof to be paid by the City, the proportion thereof to be assessed against the abutting property, and the owners of land abutting thereon and benefited thereby, and the owners thereof, at the ra-e per lineal foot proposed to be assessed for, curb, and the amount to be assessed, in each case, for curb, the es- timated amount to be assessed for excavation for pavement per front foot, the rate per front foot of property proposed to be assessed for i improvement other than curb, the total amount proposed to be assessed against each lot or parcel of land and the owners thereof and such report may show other matters or things and shall show the estimated amount of damages, if any, to each pieceof parcel of property, and i the owners thereof, which will be sustained by reason of said improve- ments. Such report shall in all respects comply °aiith the resolution and other proceedings of this Board with reference to the proposed improve- ment of said portion of said street. 11. This resolution s all take effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the lst day of March, A. D. 1926. Form No. 6- Wichita Falls, Texas. Er_gineer's Letter March 1, 1926. To The Mayor and Board of .Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas. Gentlemen: `✓lb I hand you herewith report and estimate of the cost of improving Brook Y Avenue from the South Property Line of Keeler, to 10 ft. North of !, North Property Line of Speedway, showing the amount to be assessed against such property owners, etc., as required by the Charter and laws and by the proceedinhs of your Honorable Body; As is shown on this report the estimated total costs of the improvement will be The estimated amount payable by the City for this improvement will be The estimated amount payable by the owners of the abutting property will be The estimated cost to property owners per lineal foot of curb is The estimated amount to be assessed for excavation for pave- ment per front foot is The estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for pavement is i$ per front foot. The estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for pavement, exclusive of curb is $ per front foot. The estimated damages are nothing in any case. This estimate and report is based upon one -course reinforced concrete pavement, all in accordance with the specifications thereof heretofore adopted by and filed with your Honorable Body. Respectfully submitted, F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution be adopted. ing vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the follow - Yeas: Aldermen Jones, Patton, Curd, Clifford, Q,ueisser. Nays: None. Form 7-Brook RESOLUTION Keeler -Speedway RESOLUTION APPROVING TZ;E REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF THE CITY ENGINEER AS TO COST AND ASSESSMINT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF BROOK STREET FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF KEELER, TO to FT NORTH OF THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF SPEEDWAY. FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE THEREOF AND PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SUCH NOTICE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT; WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, has heretofore ordered the improvement of Brook Street from the South Property Line of Keller, to 10 ft. North of the North Property Line of Speedway and has received estimates, plans, and specifications from the City Engineer, and after adoption of same and after due advertisement and notice, competitive bids were received, and it has been determined that all of the cost of constructing curbs along said portion of said stizeet, and not exceeding Ninty (90) per cent of the remaining cost of said improvements, as determined at the hearing hereinafter mentioned shall be assessed against the property abutting thereon and against the owners thereof, and that said property is the property that will be benefited by means of said improvements, and the City Engineer has made and filed with the Mayor and Board of Aldermen his report and estimate of the cost of such improvements and estimated amount to be assessed against each lot or parcel of land, and the owner thereof and showing other matters and things required by law and the City Charter ��N and the proceedings of this Board for such reports, and same has been examined and corrected; 1. That said report of the City Engineer filed on the Ist day of March, 1926, be and it is hereby adopted and approved. 11. That a hearing shall be given to the property owners proposed to be assessed for the said improvements, being the property abutting on said portion of said street, and to all others interested, and shall be given or held in the Council Chamber in the basement of the City National Bank Building in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, at 7:30 P. M. o'clock on the 29th day of March, 1926, and at which hearing and at said time and place the owners of said property, or any of them, their agents, or attorneys, or any one else in any manner interested either in said Pro- perty or in said improvements, or in the manner or method of making and constructing same, or in the contract therefor, or the proceedings with reference thereto, or the benefits or damages to said property shall be fully and fairly heard as to any of said matters and as to the amounts to be assessed against the said property and against the owners thereof, as to the benefits to their property in enhanced value by means of said improvements, and as to damages to said property or the owners thereof resulting from or to be sustained by Bea -son of said improvements, or as to any others matters or things in .ny wise incident to or connected with the said improvements, contract, proceedings, or assessments thereof, or method or manner of paying for same. Ill. That any claim for damages shall be made in writing and shall set forth the matters and things in the manner and form provided and re- juired by law and the provisions of the City Charter. And other claims or matters may be presented either orally or in writing and at such hear- ing all claims, protests, and objections whatsoever ..ill be passed upon by the Board of Aldermen and said hearing may be continued from time to time until all desiring to be heard have been fully heard, and after all have been fully and fairly heard, the said hearing will be closed, and at said hearing and from the facts before it the Board of Aldermen will deter- mine the amounts to be assessed against each lot or parcel of property and against the owner thereof, and will determine the lots or pa:Ocels benefit- ed by means of said improvements, and will determine the amount of dam- ages, if any, to each lot or parcel of property and the ownqr thereof, the enhanced value of property by means of said improvements, and will correct any errors, mistakes, or invalidities in any proposed assessment, and in any proceeding with reference to the making or construction of said im- provements, or the levying of assessments therefor, and will thereafter, by ordinance, make and levy assessments against each such piece or parcel of property and against the owners thereof in the proportion provided and in the manner and form and in accordance with the terms required by law in force in this City, and the City Charter, and the Ordinances, resolutions, and other proceedings of this Board, and such assessments when levied shall be a first and prior lien. After such hearing is closed anyone desiring to appeal therefrom shall prosecute and appeal to any court having jurisdiction within twenty (20) days from the date of such hearing is closed and final assessment levied and not thereafter, and all persons, firms, corporations, estates, and other parties shall after the expiration of twenty (20) days from the levying of such assessment, be forever barred and estopped in any manner doubting or resiting same r asserting any error, irregularity, mistake, or invalidty therein. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of the time and place of said hearing to the owners of said property and to all ot.ers interested by causing such notice to be published in the official newspaper of the said city, which notice shall be substantially the f6llowing form, towit: "TO THE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ON BROOK STREET FRO11 THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF KEELER, TO 10 FT. NORTH OF Ty—L NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF SPEEDWAY AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED." Notice is hereby given of the intention of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, to proceed with the improvement of Brook Street from the South Property Line of Keller to 10 Ft. North of the North Property.Line of Speedway byraising, grading, and filling same and installing: concrete curbs and gutters and paving with one -course reinforced concrete and assessing a portion of the cost of making and constructing such improvements against all lots and parcels of property abutting on said portion of said street and all lots and land benefited by means of the said improvements, and such assessments, when levied, shall be a first and prior lien upon the lots and land assessed, and a personal claim and charge against the owners thereof. On the 29th day of March, A. D. 1926, in the Council Chamber in the City National Bank Building in the City of ,iehita Falls at 7:30 P. M. o'clock, all such owners and their agents will be fully heard by the Board of Aldermen, and any protests, objections, or claims =,ilj be fully and fairly heard. The benfits and damages resulting from said improvements will be determined in the amounts to be assessed against each such lot or parcel of land and the owners thereof will be determined and an assessment thereof will be levied. Plans and specifications for the improvements, and form contract and report of Engineer showing estimated cost thereof, are on file in the office of the City Clerk and open to inspection. The estimated cost of the said improvement is $16,919.88 The estimated amount to be assessed against property owners is 415,631.52. The estimated amount to be assessed for, curb is $$0.40 per lineal foot of curb, and, The estimated amount of the assessment against property owners and their property for pavement and excavation is g6,30859 per front foot. All persons, firms, corporations, or estates, their agents, or attorneys, desiring to be heard in any matter or thing in any wise connected with said improvements, the assessment therefor, the benefits therefor, the damages resulting therefrom, or the proceedings connected therewith, shall be and appear before said Board of Aldermen at said time and place. Done in accordance with the resolution of the Board of Alder- men of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, on the lst day of March A. 'D.`1926. (Signed ) W. E. McBroom, City Clerk And said notice shall be published in said paper not less than three times, and the first of said publications shall appear not less than fourteen (14) days prior'to the date set for said hearing, not counting the date of hearing, and the City Clerk wall cause to be mailed to each owner whose name appears on said report of the City Engineer, a registered letter containing a copy of said notice, such notice to be deposited in the Post Office at Wichita Falls, Texas, but such notice by letter shall be cumulative of the advertisement, and such notice by advertisement s_all be sufficient whether or not any other notice be given or whether or not such notice by letter be received or sent. IV This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AND A_PROVED THIS 1st day of March, A. D. 1926. —�' Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution be adopted. vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen Jones, Clifford, Curd, Patton, Queisser. Nays: None. Form 4-Collins RESOLUTION Bridwell-Grace RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BcID FOR IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF COLLINS AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT � t% AA ' BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDFP.',.!!,,N OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT; Whereas, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, has heretofore ordered that Collins Avenue 100 Ft. West of `,iest Property Line of Bridwell to the",vest Property Line of Grace in said City be improved by raising, grading, filling, installing concrete curbs and gutters and paving same with one -course reinforced concrete pavement to- gether 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 lat day of March 1926, such bids were open- ed and WHEREAS, the bids received have been fully canvassed and consid- ered, and the City Council after duly and fully considering same is of the opinion that the bid of L. E. Vlhttham and Company is the most adv-.ntageous and should be accepted; which bid :as Three and No/100 (N3-00) Dollars per sq. yd. with five (5)/year maintenance for one course reinforced con- crete pavement, No an,40 100 (0.40) Dollars Der lineal foot for monolith- ic curbing complete in place, No and 40/100 (0.40) Dollars per lineal foot for concrete or oak headers complete in place )per sq. ft. with five (5) year maintenance for 4 inch 1; 2; 4 concrete sidewalks in place and No/ and 20/100 (0.20 plus) Dollars per sq, yd. for- excavation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BO�RD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA F-LLS, TEILzZ, TH_.T; That the bid of L. E. Whitham and Company for raising, grading filling, installing concrete curbs and gutters and paving with one course reinforced concrete pavement and all necessary appurtenances on said por- tion of aaid street as heretofore filed with the City be and the same is hereby accepted. 11. That 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 a contract for such improvement with the said L. E. 71hitham and 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. ill. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. Passed and approved this the lst day of March A. D. 1926. Form 5-Collins RESOLUTION Brid.well-Grace RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILE REPORT WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF COLLINS AVENUE FROM 100 feet WEST OF VIEST PRO- PERTY LINE OF BRIDWELL TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF GRACE. 3E IT RESOLVED BY THE BOM OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, TH"T; WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, has heretofore ordered the improvement of Collins Avenue from 100 ft. West of West Property Line of Bridwell to the West Property Line of Grace by raising, grading and filling same and installing conci!ete curbs and gutters and pavement with foundation and has caused advertisements to be made for bids for the making and construction of said improvements to be made and bids therefor babe been taken, and said Board has determined to make the same in the manner described and with one -course reinforced concrete pavement as shown in the specifications adopted therefor. NU- T-_'REFORE: 1. The City Engineer is hereby directed in accordance with the pro- visions of Section 108 of the City Charter, to make and file a report with the Board of Aldermen showing thereon the estimated total 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 owners of land abutting thereon and benefited there- by, and the owners thereof, the rate per lineal foot,proposed to be assessed for curb, and the amount to be assessed, in each case, for r� curb, the estimated amount to be assessed for excavation for pavement per front foot, the rate per front foot of property proposed to be assessed for improvement other than curb, the total amount proposed to be assessed against each lot orparcel of land and the owners thereof, and such report may show other matters or things and shall show the estimated amount of damages, if any, to each piece or parcel of pro- perty, and the owners thereof, which will be sustained by reason of said improvements. Such report shall in all respects comply with the resolution and other proceedings of this Board with reference to the proposed improvement of said portion of said street. 11. This resolution shall take effect from and after its pass- age. PAaSED AND APPROVED THIS the 1st day of EArch, A. D. 1926. Form 6-Engineer's Letter Wichita Falls, Texas. Collins from Bridewell to ?march 1, 1926. Grace To The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas. Gentlemen: I hand you herewith report and estimate of the cost of improving Collins Avenue from 100 Ft. West of West Property Line of Brid.well to the West Property Line -of Urace showing the amountto be assessed against such property owners, etc., as required by the Charter and laws and by the proceedings of your Honorable Body; As is shown on this report the estimated total costs of the improvement will be �6,313.38 The estimated amount payable by the City for this improve- ment will be ;491.98. The estimated amount payable by the owners of the abutting property will be 47,821.40. The estimated cost to property owners per lineal foot of curb is �O.40. The estimated amount to be assessed for excavation for pavement per front foot is Nothing. The estimatec sot to•be assessed against property owners for pavement is $8.6862 per front foot. The estimatec eost to be assessed against property owners for pavement, exclusive of curb is §8.6862 per front foot. The estimated damages are nothing in any case. This estimate and report is based upon one -course reinforced concrete pavement all in accordance with the specifications thereof heretofore adopted by and filed with your Honorable Body. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) F. R eley, Ci y Engineer Form 7 14oved by Alderman_ Clifford that the following resolution be adopted. �A� Motion seconded. by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote; Yeas: Alderman Patton, Curd, Clifford, Jones, Queisser. Nays: None. Form 7-Collins RESOLUTION Bridewell-Grace RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF THE CITY ENGI- NEER AS TO COST AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF COLLINS AVENUE FROM 100 FEET WEST.OF WEST PROPERTY LINE OF BRIDWELL TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF GRACE FIXING A TIME.AND PLACE FOR A HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE THEREOF, AND PRESCRIBING THE FORM, OF SUCH NOTICE. I BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF '4ICHITA F-ILLS, TEXAS, THAT, WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, has heretofore ordered the improvement of Collins Avenue from 100 Ft. West of West Property Line of Bridwell to the West Property Line of Grace and has received estimates, plans, and specifications from the C� - ty Engineer, and after adoption of same and after due advertisement and notice, compet- itive.bids were received, and it has been determined that all the cost of constructing,curbs along said portion of said street and not exceeding Ninety (90) per cent of the remaining cost of said improvements, as deter- mined at the hearing hereinafter mentioned, shall be assessed against the property abutting thereon and against the owners thereof, and that said property is the property that will be benefited by means of said improve- ments, and the City Engineer has made and filled with the Mayor and Board of Aldermen his report and estimate of the cost of such improvements and estimated amount to be assessed against each lot or parcel of land, and the owner thereof and showing other matters and things required by law and the City Charter and the proceedings of this Board for such reports, and same has been examined and corrected: 1. That said report of the City engineer filed on the lst day of March 1926, be and it is hereby adopted and approved. ii. That a hearing shall be given to the pro2ery owners proposed to be assessed for the said improvements, bein,: the property abutting on said portion of said street, and to all ot-iers interested, and shall be given or held in the Council Chamber in the Bapemprt of the City National Bank Building in the City of --ichita Falls, Texas, at 7:50 P. o'clock on the 29th day of March, 1926, and at which hearing and at said time and place the ovmers of said property, or any of them, their agents or attor- neys or any one else in any manner interested in said property or in said improvements, or in the manner or method of making and constructing same, or in the contract therefor, or the proceedings with reference thereto, or the benefits or damages to said property, shall be fully and fairly heard as to any of said matters and as to.the amounts to be assessed again st the said property and against the owners thereof, and as to the benefits to their property in enhanced value by means of said improvements, and as to.dapages to said property or the owners thereof, resulting from or to be sustained by reason of said improvements, or as to any other matters or things in any wise incident to or connected with the said improvements, contract, proceedings, or assessments thereof, or method or manner of paying for same. 111. That any claim for damages shall be made in writing and shall set forth the matters and things in the manner and form provided aa--.d re - :wired by law and the provisions of the City Charter. And other claims or matters may be presented either orally or in writing and at such hear- ing all claims, protests, and objections whatsoever will be passed upon by the Board of Aldermen and said hearing may be continued from time to time until all desiring to be heard have been fully heard, and after all have been fully and fairly heard, the said hearing will be closed, and at said hearing and from the facts before it the Board of Aldermen will de- termine the amounts to be assessed against each lot or parcel of property wil and against the owner thereof, and will determine the lots or parcels benefited by means of said improvements, and will determine the amount of damages, if any, to each lot or parcel of property and the owners thereof, tht enhanced value of property by means of said improvements, and will correct any errors, mistakes, or invalidities in any proposed assessment, and in any proceedings with reference to the making or con- struction of said improvements., or the levying of assessments therefor, and will thereafter, by ordinance, make and levy assessments against each such price or parcel of property and against the owners thereof in the proportion provided and in the manner and form and in accordance with the terms required by law in force in this City, and the City Charter, and the ordinances, resolutions and other proceedings of this, Board, and such assessments when levied shall be a first and prior lien. After such hearing is closed anyone desiring to appeal therefrom shall prosecute and appeal to any court having jurisdiction within twenty (20) days from the date'suoh hearing is closed and final assessment levied and not thereafter, and all persons, firms, corporatioE estates, and other parties shall after the expiration of twenty (20) days from the levying of such assessment, be forever barred'and estopped in any manner doubting or resisting same or asserting any error, irregularity, mistake, or invalidity therein. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of the time and place of said hearing to the owners of said property and to all others interested by causing such notice to be published in the official newspaper of the said City, which notice shall be substantially the following form, towit: "TO THE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ON COLLI17S FROM 100 FT WEST OF WEST PROPERTY LINE OF BRIDWELL TO THE VIEST PROPERTY LINE OF GRACE AND TO ALL OTHERS INTEREDTED" Notice is hereby given of the intention of. the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, to proceed with the improvement of Collins Avenue from 100 Ft. West of West Property Line of Bridwell to the West Property Line of Grace by raising, grading, and filling same and installing concrete curbs and glitters and paving with one -course reinforced con- crete and assessing a portion of the cost of making and constructing such improvements against all lots and parcels of property abutting on said portion of said street and all lots aria land- benefited by means of the said improvements, and such assessments, when levied, shall be a first and prior lien upon tje lots and land assessed, and a person-1 claim and a charge against the owners thereof. On the 29th ctay'of March, A. D. 1926, in the Council Chamber in the City National Bank Building in the City of Wichita Falls, at 7:30 P. M. o'clock, all such owners and their agents will be fully heard by the Board of Aldermen, and any protests, objections, or claims will be fully and fairly heard. The benefits and damages resulting from said improvements will be determined and the amounts to be assessed against each such lot or parcel of land and the oi,-vners thereof will be determined and as assessment thereof will be levied. Plans and specifications for the improvements, and form contract and report of Engineer showing estimates sot thereof, are on file in the office of the City Clerk and open, to inspection. The estimated sot of the said improvem-nt is �8,335.88. The estimated amount to be assessed against ptopetty owners is ;7,821.40. -1 The estimated amount to be,.assessed for -curb is �0.40 per lineal foot of curb, and, The estimated amount of the assessment against property owners and their property for pavement and excavation is :8,6862 per front foot. All persons, firms, corporations, or estates, their agents, or attorneys, desiring to be heard in any matter or thing in any wise oonnected'with said improvements, the assessment therefor, the benefits therefor, the damages resulting therefrom, or the proceedings connected therewith, shall be and appear before said Board of aldermen at said time and place. Done in accordance with the resolution of the Board of Aldermen of the City of I'Vichita Falls, Texas, on the lst day of March 4`,", A. D. 1926. Signed ( W. E. McBroom, City Clerk. And said notice shall be published in said paper not less than three times, and the first of said publication shall appear not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the date set for said hearing, not counting the date of hearing, and the City Clerk shall cause to be mailed - fo each owner whose name appears on said report of the City Engineer, a registered letter containing a copy of the said notice, such notice to be deposited in the Post Office at Wichita Falls, Texas, but such notice by letter shall be cumulative of the advertisement, and such notice by advertisement shall be sufficient whether or not any other notice be given or whether or not such notice by letter be received or sent. IV. This resolution sjall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AUD APPROVED THIS lst day of March, A. D. 1926 Bids for the construction of an extension to the Whiteway Light- ing System on Indiana Avenue from llth to 13th Streets were opened and considered but action deferred until property owners chould be interview- ed. ---- - - - - - Bids for the purcrase of two triple combination pieces of fire apparatus were opened and considered. Loved by Alderman Q,ueisser that contract for purchase of two triple combination pumping chemicals and hose trcuks be awarded to the Seagraves Corporation. The consideration being �12,500.00 for each machine, less 2�o discount. Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried. Moved ny Alderman Patton treat the Street Department be authorized to buy a Fordson Tractor at a cost of $1,000.00. Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried. I -loved by Alderman Jones that the tax valuation of the Panhandle Refining Company for the year 1)25 be reduced from $282,710.00 to �200,000.00, and the taxes on over -valuation be remitted. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. R%ved by Alderman Patton the Tax Collector be authorized to accept the payment of taxes gp to and including March 15, 1926, without penalty. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. 1 Moved by Alderman Curd that the following resolution be adopted. vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen Queisser, Jones, Patton, Clifford, Curd. Nays: None. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDIERIMII OF THE CITY OF 6,ICHITA k I, FAT.TS THAT: An electionis hereby called to be held on the 6th day of April 1926 for the purpose of electing a Mayor and two Aldermen for the City of '+'+ichita Falls. The places for which the said Aldermen shall be elected are hereby designated as places No. 1 and No. 2. Place No. 1 shall be known and designated as Public Utilities Alderman and place No. 2 shall be known and designated as Street Alderman. Said Mayor and Alderman shall serve the City for the ensuing two years and said election shall be held in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, and Ordinances and charter of the City of Wichita Falls, made and provided in such cases. The places for holding said election shall be in the City Hall and Wichita County Court House in said city, county, and state, and the following named persons are hereby appointed and named to hold said election , towit: F C f City Hall Box H. G. ICarrenbrock Presiding Judge, Adolph Friedman Assisant Homer harrenbrock Clerk ?Irs. Kathleen Gorsline Clerk Paul Ringle Clerk Court House Box No. 1: M. J. Gardner Presiding Judge Walter Robbins Assistant " J. M. Williams Clerk Rob't /eCul1oeh Clerk Frank E. Johnson Clerk Court House Box No. 2 F. B. Mashburn Presiding Judge R. E. Strange Assistant J. C. Hardin Clerk W. R. Anderson Clerk Paul Cotner Clerk All voters living East of Lamar Street and North of the "Nichita River and South and East of the Wichita Valley Railway Tracks ain said city shall notice at the City Hall Box. All voters living West of Lamar Street and North of Tenth Street shall vote at the Court House Box No. 1 All voters living West of Lamar and South of Tenth Street shall vote at the Court House Box No. 2. Twenty five days notice of the time and place of holding said election shall be given by the I4_ayor by posting copies of election notices at two public places, towit: One at the Wichita County Court House and one at the City Hall in said City, and by publishing a copy of the election notice in the 'Wichita Falls Record 'dews, a daily newspaper of general circula- tion published for at least one year previous to this order in said City and being the official organ of said City. The said publica- tion shall be at least twenty-five days prior to the date of the election. PASSED �T?D APPROVED this the first day of March, A. D. 1926. The Board of Aldermen then adjourned. RED AND APPROVED this the 8th day of A,,ar h, D. 1926. ATTEST: Jfyor ITY CL=1