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Min 03/15/1926Wichita Falls, Texas. Basement City National Bank Bldg. March 15, 1926. The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: R. E. Shepherd, Mayor N. M. Clifford, § P. B. Curd, 4 Aldermen J. H. Patton, Q Frank Queisser G W. E. McBroom, City Clerk W'. E. George, City Attorney The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Moved by Alderman Patton that J. Y. McQuigg be permitted to set back the curb and pave six (6) feet of the street abutting his property at the corner of Fifteenth and Elizabeth Streets and he also be permitted to place the side walk one (1) foot over the property line at this location. Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried. The hearing with reference to paving Avenue "0" from Sherman Road to Wenonah Avenue was called and after hearing no protests the following motion was put in order. adopted. ing vote; Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution be Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the follow - Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. Form No. 8- Ave. "0" Sherman Rd to Wenonah Ave. RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING VIITH REFERENCE TO IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS THEREFOR ON A PORTION OF AVENUE "0" IN THE CITY OF TICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. WHEREAS, by resolution passed and adopted on the 25th. day of January, 1926 it was ordered that Avenue "0" from its intersection with the east property line of Sherman Road to its intersection with the Test Property Line of Tenonah Avenue, be improved in the manner set forth in the said resolution; and thereafter contract was let and entered into with the Plains Paving Company for the making and con- struction of such improvements; and thereafter the City Engineer filed roll or statement showing thereon the various parcels of property abutting upon said street, with the names of the owners thereof, as far as known, and showing the amounts to be assessed against each parcel, and showing other matters and things; and such statement having been examined and approved, it was by resolution ordered that hearing be given to all owners of abutting property and to all others interested and a time and place was fixed therefor; and at said time and place, to -wit: the 15th. day of March, 1926 at 7:30 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 attorneyls, 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 allprotests 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 re- quiring, corrections or rectification having been corrected and rectified; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT; I I. All protests and objections, whether herein enumerated j or not, be, and the same are hereby overruled. II. The Board of Aldermen from the evidence finds that in each and every case the property abutting upon the said improvements will be enhanced in value by means of such improvements, in a sum in excess of the 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 own- ers thereof, considering burdens imposed and benefits received. That the said hearing be, and it is hereby closed, and it is ordered that each parcel of property abutting upon the said improve- ments and the owners of such property be assessed in the sums shown on the said roll or state -rent opposite the description of the respective par- cels under the column "Total Assessment" and itemized in the columns preceed- ing such column; and it is direcbed 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. 1 The Board of Aldermen further finds that the sums 1 assessed against the respective parcels of property do not exceed the amount or proportion authorized by charter and provided by the proceedings of the City; and further finds. all other matters and things necessary and prerequisite to this resolution and to such assessments. V. after its passage. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th, day of March, 1926 ---------------------- The hearing with reference to paving Avenue "0" from Wenonah Avenue to Garfield Street was called and after hearing no pro- tests the following motion was put in order. be adopted. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution following vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. Form B-Ave. "0" Wenonah-Santa Fe RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING WITH REFERENCE TO IMPROVE- MENTS AND ASSESSMENTS THEREFOR ON A PORTION OF AVENUE "0" IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. WHEREAS, by resolution passed and adopted on the 25th. day of January, 1926 it was ordered that Avenue "0" from its intersection with the east property line of Wenonah Avenue to its intersection with the East curb Line of Santa Fe Avenue, be improved in the manner set forth in the said resolution; and thereafter contract was let and entered into with the Plains Paving Company for the making and construction of such improvements; and thereafter the City Engineer filed roll or state- ment 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 15th. day of March, 1926, at 7:30 P. M. o'clock, 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 objections made, whether herein enumer- ated or not, is of the opinion that all protests and objections should be over -ruled, and that said hearing should be closed; and all errors and other matters requiring, correction or rectifications having been correcred and redtified: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDER --"EN OF THE CITY OF '"TICFITA `ALLS, TEXAS, THAT: I. All protests and objections, whether herein enumerated or not, be, and the same are hereby overruled. II. The Board of Aldermen from the evidence finds that in each and every case the property abutting upon the said improvements will be enhanced in value by means of such improvements, in a sum in excess of the amount proposed to be assessed against it therefor; and further finds that the apportionment of the cost of the said improvements made and applied and shown on the Engineer's roll or statement is sub- stantially in proportion to the benefits received by means of the im- provements, and that such apportionment is just and equitable, and re- sults in substantial justice and equality between the various parcels of property and the owners thereof, considering burdens imposed and benefits received. That the said hearing be, and it is hereby closed, and it is ordered that each parcel of property abutting upon the said improve- ments and the owners of such property be assessed in the sums shown on the said roll or statement opposite the description of the respective parcels under the column "Total Assessment" and itemized in the col- umns 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 or proportion authorized by charter and provided by the proceedings of the City; and further finds all other matters and things necessary and prerequisite to this resolution and to such assessments. V. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th, day of March 1926. The hearing with reference to paving Avenue "N" from Wenonah Avenue to Garfield Street was called and after hearing no pro- tests the following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. Form B-Ave."N" Wenonah-Garfield RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING �91ITH REFERENCE TO IMPROVE- MENTS AND ASSESSMENTS THEREFOR ON A PORTIOT� OF AVENUE "N" IN THE CITY OF IFICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. THEREAS, by resolution passed and adopted on the 25th. day of January 1926 it was orderdd that Avenue "N" from its intersection with the east property line of Wenonah Avenue to its intersection with the east curb line of Garfield street, be improved in the manner set forth in the said resolution; and thereafter contract was let and entAred into with the Plains Paving Company for the making and construction of such improvements; and thereafter the City Engineer filed roll or state- ment 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 ot}aers interested and a time and place was fixed there- for; and at said time and place, to -wit; the 15th, day of March, 1926, at 7;30 o'clock P. 1A. in the Council Chamber in the City National Bank Build- ing 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 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 rectification having been corrected and rectified: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF "ICHITx FALLS, TEXAS, THAT; I. All protests and objections, whether herein enumerated or not, be, and the same are hereby overruled. II. The Board of Aldermen from the evidence find that in each and every case the property abutting upon the said improvements will be enhanced in value by means of such improvements, in a sum in excess of the amount proposed to be assessed against it therefor; and further finds that the apportionment of the cost of the said improvements made and applied and shown on the Engineer's roll or statement is substantially in proportion to the benefits received by means of the improvements, and that such apportionment is just and equitable, and results in sbustantial jus- tice and equality between the various parcels of property and the owners thereof, considering burdens imposed and benefits received. That the said hearing be, and it is hereby closed, and it is ordered that each parcel of property abutting upon the said improve- ments and the owners of such property be assessed in the sums shown on the said roll or statement opposite the description of the respective parcels under the column "Total Assessment" and itemized in the columns preceeding such column; and it is directed that ordinance levying such assessments in accordance with the terms and provisions of the proceedings of the City with reference to said improvements and in accordance with the law and charter be prepared. IV. The Board of Aldermen further finds that the sums assessed against the respective parcels of property do not exceed the amount or proportion authorized by charter and provided by the proceedings of the City; and further finds all other matters and things necessary and prerequisite to this resolution and to such assessments. V. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th, day of March A. D. 1926. The hearing with reference to paving Fifteenth Street from Bluff to Grace Streets was called and after hearing protests the follow- ing motion was put in order. adopted. Moved by Alderman Curd that the following resolution be ing vote; Motion seconded by Alderman @ueisser and carried by the follow - Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, @ueisser Nays; None. Form 8-15th. St. Bluff -Grace RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION CIOSIYG HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED PITH REGARD TO IMPROVEMENT OF FIFTEENTH STREET FROM THE WEST CURB LINE OF BLUFF TO THE 9°EST PROPERTY LINE OF GRACE STREET AND DETERMINING AMOUNTz 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, Fifteenth Street from the Test Curb Line of Bluff to the West Property Line of Grace Street, in said City be improved by raising, grading and filling same and installing concrete curbs and gutters and paving with one -course reinforced concrete, and C.HEREAS, 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, bd held in the Council Chamber of said Board in the City National Bank Building in said City at 7;30 P. M. on the 15th, day of March 1926, and that due notice thereof be given to said parties, and 'I'HEREAS, in accordance with said resolution due notice of the time and place and object of such hearing was giiaen 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: S. W. Walker and Mrs. R. E. Humphris 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 ALDF.R'EN, I. THAT, all protests and objections, whether therein specifi- cally 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 pre- sented thereto that no property will be damaged by means of, or as a result of, any of such proposed improvements. It is further delcared 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 1925, and heretofore approved by the Board, and that by such plans and rules equality and jus- tice will exist between the various lots and parcels of land shown to be affected thereby, and the respective owners thereof; and the Board further finds that each lot or parcel of land abutting on said portion of said Street will be benefited in enhanced value by means of such improvements thereon in an amount in excess of the portion of costs to be assessed against same as shown by said estimates and reports of the City Engineer. II. THAT said sums be assessed against said lots or parcels of land and against the owners thereof, and the City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare and present detail form of assessment Ordinance levying such assessments in accordance with the Charter and Laws An 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. its passage. III. THAT this resolution shall take effect from and after PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th, day of March A. D. 1926 The hearing with reference to paving Wilson Street from Holliday Road to Grace Street was called and after hearing protests the following motion was put in order. tion be adopted. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the following resolu- following vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Naps; None. Form 8-Wilson Holliday -Grace RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED WITH REGARD TO IMPROVEMENT OF WILSON STREET FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF HOLLIDAY ROAD TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF GRACE STREST, AND DETERMINING AMOUNTS OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING LOTS AND PARCELS OF PROPERTY AND THE 077NERS THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF TICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT; VJHEREAS, the said Board of Aldermen has heretofore order- ed that Wilson Street from the West Property Line of Holliday Road to the West property line of Grace Street in said City be improved by raising, grading and filling same and installing concrete curbs and gutters and paving with one course reinforced concrete, and WHEREAS, by resolution of the Board of Aldermen passed and approved on the 21st, day of December 1925, it was ordered that a hearing to all owners of property abutting on said portion of said Street above mentioned and to all others interested, be held in the Council Chamber of said Board in the City National Bank Building in said City at 7:30 P. M. on the 15th, day of March 1926, and that due notice thereof be given to said parties, and R'HEREAS, 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: Chas. Tricker 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 ALDER .IEN , I. THAT, all protests and objections, whether therein specifi- cally mentioned or not, be, and the same are hereby over ruled inwhole and in part. That the Board of Aldermen finds from the evidence pre- sented thereto that no property will be damaged by means of, or as a result of, any of such proposed improvements. It is further declared that the just and proper rule of apportionment of the cost of said improvement is that reported in estimates, statements and reports of the City Engineer filed on the 21st, day of December 1925, and hereto- fore approved by the Board, and that by such plans and rules equality and justice will exist between the various lots and parcels of land shown to be affected thereby, and the respective owners thereof; and the Board further finds that each lot or parcel of land abutting on said portion of said Street will be benefited in enhanced value by means of such improvements thereon in an amount in excess of the portion of costs to be assessed against same as shown by said estimates and reports of the City Engineer. II. THAT, said sums be assessed against said lots or parcels of land and against the owners thereof, and the City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare and present detail form of assessment Ordinance levying such assessments in accordance with the Charter and Laws in force in this City and in accordance with the Ordinances, and other proceedings applicable thereto. That said hearing be and is hereby closed as to all parties and as to all said improvements. III. THAT this resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th, day of March A. D. 1926. ---------------------------- The hearing with reference to paving Elizabeth Street from Lot 4, Block 25, Southland Addition, was called and after hearing pro- tests the following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the follow- ing vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. Form-8- Elizabeth Lot 4, Blk 25-South. Addt- Grace St. RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS ATD OTHERS INTERESTED t"ITH REGARD TO IMPROVEMENT OF ELIZABETH STREET FROM THE WEST LINE OF LOT 4, Block 25, SOUTHLAND ADDITION TO "EST PROPERTY LINE OF GRACE STREET, AND DETERMINING AMOUNTS OF ASSESSMFNTS AGIINST ABUTTING LOTS AND PARCELS OF PROPERTY ANDTHE O"FNERS THERFOF. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDER';EN OF THE CITY OF TICHITA F:,LLS, TEXAS, THAT: 77HEREAS, the said Board of Aldermen has heretofore ordered that, Elizabeth Street from the West Line of Lot 4, Block 25, Southland Addition to West Property Line of Grace Street in said City be improved by raising, grading and filling same and installing concrete curbs and gutters and paving with one -course reinforced concrete, and WHEREAS, by resolution of the Board of Aldermen passed and approved on the 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 15th, 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 was given and such hearing was duly held, and whereas all parties, their agents and attor- ney s, and all others desiring to be heard, have been fully and fairly heard, and the following protests were made at said hearing: D. M. Jones. 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, I. 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 or, or as a result 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 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 im- provements thereon in an amount in excess�of the portion of costs to be assessed against same as shown by said estimates and reports of the City Engineer. II. THAT said sums be assessed against said lots or parcels of land and against the owners -thereof, and the City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare and present detail form of assessment Ordinance levying such assessments in accordance with the Charter and Laws in force in this City and in accordance with the Ordinances, and other pro- ceedings applicable thereto. That said hearing be and is hereby closed as to all parties and as to all said improvements. III. its passage. That this resolution shall take effect from and after PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th, day of March A. D. 1926 The hearing with reference to paving Twenty First Street from Broad to Bluff was called and after hearing protests the following motion was put in order. tion be adopted. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the following resolu- following vote; Notion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. Form 8- 21st. Broad -Bluff RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED TiTR REGARD TO IMPROVEMENT OF 21st. STREET FROM THE EAST PROPFRTY LINE OF BROAD STREET TO THE VEST PROPERTY LINE OF BLUFF STREET, AND DETERMINING AMOUNTS OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUT- TING 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; t7 WHEREAS, the said Board of Aldermen has heretofore ordered that 21st. Street from the East Property Line of Broad Street to the West Property Line of Bluff Street in said City be improved by raising, grading and filling same and installing concrete curbs and gutters and paving with one -course reinforced concrete, and WHEREAS, by resolution of the Board of Aldermen passed and approved on the 21st, day of December 1925, it was ordered that a hear- ing to all owners of property abutting on said portion of said Street aboe mentioned and to all others interested , be held in the Council Chamber of said Board in the City National Bank Building in said City 7;30 P. M. on the 15th, day of March 1926, and that due notice thereof be given to said parties, and `."`HEREAS, 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: C. !". Holder, owner of 49 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, I. THAT, all protests and objections, whether therein specifical- ly 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 present- ed thereto that no property will be damaged by means of, or as a result of, any of such proposed improvements. It is further declared that the just and proper rule of apportionment of the cost of said improvement is that reported in estimates, 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 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 find that each lot or parcel of land abutting on said portion of said Street will be benefited in enhanced value by means of such improvements thereon in an amount in excess of the portion of costs to be assessed against same as shown by said estimates and reports of the City Engineer. II. THAT said sums be assessed against said lots or parcels of land and against the owners thereof, and the City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare and present detail form of assessment Ordinance levying such assessments in accordance with the Charter and Laws in force in this City and in accordance with the Ordinances, and other proceedings applicable thereto. That said hearing be and is hereby closed as to all parties and as to all said improvements. passage. III. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th, day of March A. D. 1926 The hearing with reference to paving Avenue "E" from Taylor to Monroe Streets, continued from the meeting held on March 1st., was called snd after hearing protests the following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Curd that the hearing be closed and all contracts and proceedings heretofore had with reference to this improvement be cancelled and annulled. Motion seconded by Alderman Queisser and carried. 27 Moved by Alderman Clifford that the Dixie Tire Company be permitted to set back the curb ten (10) feet on dLBth. Street from the Alley between Austin and Travis Streets to a point sixteen (16) feet South of Travis Street. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the application for a/ _._ IQa�e/4� Right -Of -Way Franchise to serve the Nolen Property in be received and a public hearing be advertised to be held at/ 7:30 P. M. April 19, 1926 in the basement of the City National Bank Building for the purpose of hearing protests against the granting of such a franchise. 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 THICH LIES OUTSIDE OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TICHITA FALLS. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 719 be passed on its third and final reading and be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote: Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. ------------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 720. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 577 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE j CITY GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FOR ONE YFAR BEGINNING APRIL 1, 1925 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 1926." Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 720 be passed on its third and final reading and be adopted as read. I following vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. ORDINANCE NO. 721 ORDINANCE LEVYING ASS -SS -,-RENT FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF INDIANA AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AN*HE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 721 be passed on its second reading. following vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. .57C ORDINANCE NO. 722 ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF OAK STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COL- LECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 722 be passed on its second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. ORDINANCE NO. 723 AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF THAT PORTION OF AVENUE "M" 'VHICH LIE'S BETWEEN IFENONAH AVENUE AND GRANT STREET TO CUMBERLAND AVENUE; AND CHANGING THE NAME OF AVENUE "N", WHICH LIES BETVIV N "IENONAH AVENUE AND GRANT STREET, TO HOLLY—OOD AV7NUE; CHANGING THE NAME OF THAT PORTION OF AVENUE "0", WHICH LIES BETWEEN WENONAH AVFNUE AND GRANT STREET, TO MIA!,,I AVENUE. Moved by Alderman Queisser that Ordinance No. 723 be pass- ed on its second reading. : ing vote; Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the follow - Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. ORDINANCE NO. 724 AN ORDINANCE. TO CLOSE, VACATE AND ABANDON BOTH ALLEYS IN BLOCK 77 OF THE ORIGINAL TO'NSITE OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND RESERVING UNTO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS THE RIGHT TO ENTER SAID ALLEY IN 0?DER TO CONSTRUCT OR MAINTAIN SEI^IER LINES, ELECTRIC LIGHT TIRES, TELEPHONE i°IIRES, GAS LINE AND -ATER LINE$. Moved by Alderman Queisser that Ordinance No.724 be passed on its second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. --------------------------------- Engineer's letter.Wenonah Kessler- Avenue "P" Wichita Falls, Texas. March 15, 1926 Hon Mayor & Board of Aldermen, Wichita Falls, Texas. Gentlemen: -- This certifices that the Plains Paving Company has com- pleted the paving and otherwise improving of wenonah Avenue from its intersection with center line of Kessler Boulevard, to its intersec- tion with the North Property line of Avenue "P" in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor and I hereby recommend the acceptance of the above described work. Respectfully, F. M. Rugeley (Signed) City Engineer. »: 7 7 Moved by Alderman Clifford that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. Accepting Wenonah Ave. RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK OF PAVING AND OTHER"ISE IMPROVING A PORTION OF WENONAH AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CER- TIFICATES. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDER:4EN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT WHEREAS, the City Engineer has certified that the paving and otherwise improving of Irenonah Avenue from its intersection with the center line of Kessler Boulevard to its intersection with the North Property Line of Avenue "P", 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 Wichita Falls, and the City Clerk is hereby 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 improve- ments, all in accordance with the ordinances and resolutions heretofore adopted and passed by the City of Wichita Falls, with reference to the above described improvements. PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th. day of March, 1926. ------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 725 f� ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 583 CORRECTING NAMES OF OWNERS ASSES7ED FOR PAVING 7TH. STRRET. V Movea by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 725 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote: Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. --------------------------- Moved by Alderman Curd that the removal from the street of a building owned by L. E. Rone on the North side of the River be referred to Police Commissioner Queisser. Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried. ---------------------------- Moved by Alderman Curd that that portion of a former motion under date of March 8th, authorizing the sewer department to purchase 5 and 1610 acres of land from P. P. Langford at a cost of $750.00 per acr be used as a site for the new sewerage disposal plant be recinded. Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried. ---------------------------- Moved by Alderman Clifford that the heads of the different departments be instructed to take a detailed inventory of all property under their supervision and file same with the City Clerk for tabulation and transmittal to the Board of Aldermen for approval. Said inventory to be taken as of April 1, 1926. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. ORDINANCE NO. 726 ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR A PART OF THE COST OF' IMPROVING A PORTION OF AVENUE "0" IN THE CITY OF IFICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE tND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY ANDTHE OC'NERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COL- LECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 726 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None; ORDINANCE NO. 727 ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF AVENUE "N" IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY ANDTHE 0"'NERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COL- LECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS ANDFOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 727 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote. Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. ORDINANCE NO. 728 ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF AVENUE "0" IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE 01"NERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 728 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. ------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 729 ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF 21ST. STREET IN THE CITY OF INICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY ANDTHE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES. Moved by Alderman Curd that Ordinance No. 729 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Queisser and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. Ordinace No. 730. f ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF ELIZABETH STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES. Moved by Alderman Queisser that Ordinance No. 730 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following vote: Yeas; Alderman Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. ORDINANCE NO. 731 ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF WILSON STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES. Moved by Alderman Queisser that Ordinance No. 731 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 732 ORDINANCE LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF FIFTEENTH STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THERFOF, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES. Moved by Alderman Clifford that Ordinance No. 732 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Aldermen Patton, Curd, Clifford, Queisser Nays; None. Moved by Alderman Clifford that John Yates be per- mitted to construct and operate a hamberger stand at 1900 Holliday Street. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried. Bids for the construction of an extension to the White Way Lighting System on Indiana Avenue from Tenth to Thirteenth Streets were taken up and after due consideration the following motion was put in order. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the Mayor be authorized to sign a contract on behalf of the abutting property owners for the installation of an extension to the White Way Lighting System on Indiana Avenue from Tenth to Thirteenth Streets with amendments with reference to the size of wire to be used,outlined by J. M. Bland, representing the interested property owners. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and'carried. ------------------------------ Moved by Alderman Queisser that the fire department be authorized to buy the East Sixty (60) feet of Lots 13 & 14, Block 36, Original Townsite, from Mrs. Plasky at a cost of $1,000.00, to be used as a site for a new fire station north of the Wichita River. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. Moved by Alderman Clifford that the building inspector be authorized to issue permit to the Panhandle Refining Company for a Drive -In Filling Station at 1419 16tb.Street. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried. ------------------------------- Moved by Alderman Patton that the bill of W. P. Dumas � for legal services rendered in connection with securing the approval of the Attorney General of the $$575 000.00 Bond issue authorized on November 10, 1925 in the amount of 4p500.00 be approved and allowed. Motion seconded by Alderman Queisser and carried. Moved by Alderman Queisser that the action of the Mayor and Health Commissioner, Patton, in appointing Dr. H. D. Filmore as City Physician, effective March 12, 1926 at a salary of $250.00, to succeed Dr. J. M. Whitworth, resigned, be ratified and approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried. Moved by Alderman Curd that the bill of the Plains Paving Company in the amount of $93.75 covering asphalt furnished the street department be approved and allowed. Motion seconded by Alderman Clifford and carried. Alderman Jones arrived at this time and took his seat at the Council Table. ------------------------------- Moved by Alderman Clifford that the Wichita Falls Electric Company be authorized to render bill against the City for power furnished the Westmoreland Park Company's White Way Lighting system and the City Clerk be instructed to render bill each month against the Westmoreland Park Company for power con- sumed by them. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. ------------------------------- The Board of Aldermen then adjourned. Read and approved this the 22nd. day of March, A. D. 1926. 9�ei�K r ATTEST: Ivyor i