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Min 08/23/1926Wichita Falls, Texas Basement City Nat'l Bank Building, August 23, 1 9 2 6 The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls met in regular -session on the above date with the follow- ing members present; R. E. Shepherd, Mayor Oral Jones, Alderman J.Irr Hunt, Alderman J.H. Patton,Alderman Iff E. McBroom, City Clerk pr.E. George, City Attorney The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, • Moved by Alderman Patton that the application of T.L. McGee for a permit to construct a business building at the corner of Avenue "J" and Taft Street be received and the City Clerk be instructed to advertise a public hearing to be held at 7:30 P.M., September 6, 1926 for the purpose of hearing pro- tests. Motion seconded by Alderman hunt and carried. ------------------------ ORDINANCE NO. 807 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING THAT PORTION OF THE ALLEY AT THE REAR OF LOTS THREE(3) AND FOUR(4), BLOCK "A", GRANGER- BALLEW ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,TEXAS. Moved by Alderman Hunt that Ordinance No. 807 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote; CuL Yeas;AJones, Hunt, Patton Nays; None. Moved by Alderman Patton that the traveling ex- pense of George Dobson on his trip to Dallas to inspect street flushing equipment in the amount of Twenty-five Dollars be approved and allowed. Motion seconded by Alderman Bones and carried. ORDINANCE NO. 806 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF JUNK PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR JUNK DEALERS DEFINING THE TERMS "JUNK" AND It JUNK DEALERSft, CLASSIFYING SAME, FIXING PENALTIES; FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. Moved by Alderman Hunt that Ordinance No. 806 be passed on its second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote; Yeas;ones, Patton, Hunt. Nays; None. Moved by Alderman Jones that the Mayor be authorized to issue a deed tp Mrs. J. Randol£ con- veying Lot Number Thirty-one (31), Block "L", Riverside Cemetery, upon her affidavit of ownership and records on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion seconded by Alderman Hunt and carried. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the follow- ing resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Alderman, Hunt, Patton,Jones. Nays; None. Form V RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILE REPORT WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST OF IM- PROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF ELEVENTH STREET FROM THE WEST PROPERTY" LINE OF OHIO STREET TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF INDIANA STREET. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF' ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,TEXAS, THAT: I V'lHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, has heretofore ordered the improvement of Eleventh Street, from the West Property Line of Ohio St. to the East Property Line of Indiana Avenue, in the City of Wichita Falls,Texas, 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 construction 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 specifications adopted therefor, NOnr THEREFORE; 1. The City Engineer is hereby directed,in accordance with .provisions 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 thereby, 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 pave- ment 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 es- timated amount of damages, if any, to each piece or par- cel of property, 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 passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of August, A.D. 1926. Form Vl Wichita Falls, Texas. August 23, 1 9 2 6 TO THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN, CITY OF WICIII TA FALLS, TEXAS. Gentlemen: - I hand you herewith report and estimate of the cost of improving Eleventh Street from the West Property Line of Ohio to the East Property Line of Indiana Avenue showing the amount to be assessed against such property owners,etc., as required by the Charter and laws and by the proceedings of your Honorable Body: As is shown on this report the estimated total costs of the improvement will be 4, 6 1 �/60..S-z The estimated amount payable by the City For this improvement will be t rY 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 $ o �r The estimated amount to be assessed for exca- vation for pavement per front foot is h �fG„ram The estimated cost to be assessed against pro- perty 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 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 Fount that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Jones, Hunt Patton. Nays; None. Form V 11 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF THE CITY ENGINEER AS TO COST AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ELEVENTH STREET FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF OHIO STREET TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF INDIANA AVENUE. 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 Eleventh Street from the West property line of Ohio Avenue to the East Property Line of Indiana Avenue, 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 street, and not exceeding ninety (90) per cent of the remaining cost of said improvements, au determined at the hearing herein- after mentioned, shall be assessed against the property abutting thereon and against the owners thereof, and that said property is the property that will be bene- fited by means of said improvements, and the City Engineer has made and filed with the Mayor and Board of Aldermen his report and estimates of the costs 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 City Engineer filed on the 23rd day of August, 1926, be and it is hereby adopted and approved. 2. That a hearing shall be given to the property owners proposed to be assessed for the said improvements, being the property abutting on said por- tion of said street, and to all others interested, and shall. be given or held in the Council Chamber in the basement of the City Nat'l Bank Building in the City of Wichita Falls,Texas at 7:30 1.N:, o'clock on the //.t day of or- 1192 G , and at which Fearing and at said me an p ace the ovmers of said property, or any of them, their agents or attorneys, or anyone else in any manner interested either in said property or in said improvements,or in the manner or method of making and constructing same, or in the contract thereof, or the proceedings with reference thereto, or the bene- fILts br damages to said property,shall be fully and fair- ly heard as to any of the said matters and as to the amounts to be assessed against the said property and against the owners thereof, and as to the benefits to their property in enhanced value by means of said im- provements, and as to damages 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 anywise incident to or connected with the said improvements,or as to any other matters or things in anywise incident of or connected with the said im- provements, contract, proceedings,or assessments thereof, or method or manner of.paying for same. 3. 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 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 hearing all claims,protests, and objections whatsoever will be passed upon by the Board of Aldermen and said hearing may be continued from time to tirpe until all desiring'to be heard 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 determine the amounts to be assessed against each lot or parcel of property and against the owner thereof, and will determine the lots or parcels benefited by means of said improvements, and will de- termine the amount of damages, if any, to each lot or parcel of property and the owner 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 re- ference to the making, or cor:struction of said improve- ments, 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. `_' 3'7 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 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 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, to -wit; "TO THE 0111iiFRS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ON ELEVENTH STREET FROM THE VEST PROPERTY LINE OF OHIO ST. TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF INDIANA STREET AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED." Notice is hereby given of the intention of the City of I'Vichita Falls,Texas to proceed with the improvement of Eleventh St. from the Nest Property Line of Ohio Street,to the East Property Line of Indiana Avenue. By raising, grading,and filling same and installing concrete curbs and gutters and pav- ing 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 benefitedby 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 a charge against the owners thereof. On the//day of &.A.D. 1926, in the Council Chamber in the City Nationa an u ding in the City of Wichita Falls, at7.oJ'M o'clock, all such owners and their agents will be fully heard by the Board of Aldermen, and any protestp, 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 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 The estimated amount to be assessed against property owners is 4 r--Vii. The estimated amount to be assessed for curb is e,aS- per lineal foot of curb; and, The estimated amount of the assessment against property owners and their property for pavement and excavation is � q.,.gt,a—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 thereof, the benefits thereof, -the damages resulting therefrom, or the proceedings connected therewith, shall be and appear be- fore 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 23rd day of August,A.D. 1926. 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 cause to be mailed to each owner whose name appears on said report of the City wrgineer, a registered letter containing a copy of the said notice, such notice to be deposit- ed in the Post Office at Wichita Falls,Texas, but such notice by letter shall be cumulative or 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. 1V Phis resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 23rd day of August A.D. 1926. Moved by Alderman Jones that the following resolution be adopted. Notion seconded by Alderman Hunt and carried by the following vote; Form V Yeas; Alderman Hunt,Patton,Jones. Nays; None. RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY E14GINEER TO MAKE AND FILE REPORT PJITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOINING ESTIMATED COST OF `IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF TAYLOR ST. FROM SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF 9TH STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF' 10 ST. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDER- MEN OF THE CITY (F TICHITA FAL•LS,TEXAS, THAT; WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of ftchita Falls,Texas, has heretofore ordered the improvement of Taylor Street, from the South Property Line of 9th St, to the North Property Line of loth Street, in the Uity of Wichita Falls, Texas by raising,grading and filling same and installing concrete curbs and gutters and pavement with founda- tion and has caused advertisements to be made for bids for the making and construction of said improve- ments 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 con- crete pavement, as shown in the specifications adopted therefor. NOT -THEREFORE, 1. The City Engineer is hereby directed, in accordance with provisions 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 ovrners of land abutting thereon and benefited thereby, 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 or parcel of property, and the owners thereof, which will be sustained by reason of said improvements. Such report shall in all respects comply with the resolu- tion and other proceedings of this Board with reference to the proposed improvement of said portion of said street. 11. its passage. This resolution shall take effect from and after 1926. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of August, Form 6 Wichita Falls, Texas August 23, 1 9 2 6. TO THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN, CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. Gentlemen: - I hand you herewith report and estimate of the cost of improving Taylor Street from the South Property Line of 9th St, to the North Property Line of.10 th Street.,showing the amount to be assessed against such property owners,etc., as re- quired 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 4 The estimated amount payable by the City for this improvement will be $ •f—c The estimated amount payable by the owners of the abutting property will be 3,6 The estimated cost to property owners per lineal foot of curb is 4 a.y �_ The estimated amount to be assessed for excava- tion Sor pavement per. front foot is The estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for pavement is 4 s..r--(- �, per front foot. The estimated cost to be assessed against pro- perty owners for pavement, exclusive of curb is 6 ,r. ,C � per front foot. The estimated damages are nothing in any case. This estimate and report is based upon one -course reinforced concrete, 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 Jones that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Hunt and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Alderman Hunt,Jones,Patton. Nays; None. Form 7 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF THE CITY ENGINEER AS TO COST AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF TAYLOR STREET FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF 9TH STREET TO THE NORTH PRO- PERTY LINE OF LOTH STREET, FIXING A TID;TE AND PLACE FOR A HEARING lD 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 WICHITA FALLS,TEXAS: THAT, WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls,has heretofore ordered the im- provement of Taylor Street from the South Property Line of 9th Street,to the North Property Line of loth Street. 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 alonaj�d portion of said street, and not exceeding ninet) 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 estimates of the costs 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 re- quired by law add the City Charter and the proceedings of this Board for such reports, and same has been examined and corrected: 1. That saidOreport of City Engineer filed on the 23rd day of August,'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 por- tion of said street, and to all others interested,and shall be given or held in the Council Chamber in the basement of the City Nat'l Bank Building in the Cit of Wich to Fa11s,Texas, at 7:30 B.M.o1clock on the day of 19210, add at which hearing and at sa`fdtimend aplace e owners of said property, or any of them,their agents or attorneys, or anyone else in any manner interested either in said property or in said improvements, or in the manner or method of making and constructing same,or in the contract there- for, or the proceedings with reference thereto, or the benefits or damages to said property, shall be fully and fairly heard as to any of the said matters and as to the amounts to be assessed against 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 damages 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 anywise 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 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 hearing 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 determine the amounts to be assessed against each lot or parcel of property and against the owner thereof, and will determine the lots or parcels benefited by means of said im- provements, and will determine the amount of damages, if any, to each lot or parcel of property and the owner thereof, the enhanced value of property by means of said improvements,and will correct -any errors,mistakes,or invalidities in any pro- posed assessment, and in any proceeding with reference to the - making or construction of said improvements, or the levying - of assessment therefor and will thereafter,by ordinance,make and levy assessments against each such piece or parcel of pro- perty and against the owners thereof in the proportion pro- vided 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 such hearing is closed and final assessment levied and not there- after,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 resisting same or asserting any error, irregularity,mistake,or invalidity therein. The City Clerk is hereby directed to ghee 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, to -wit; "TO THE OWINERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ON TAYLOR STREET FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF 9TH STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF LOTH STREET" 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 Taylor Street from the South Property -Line of 9th Street,to the North Property Line of loth Street. By raisin radn and filling same and installing concrete curbs and gutters and�pav- ing 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 3evied;.d4all: be a first aiid-pri'or�lien upon the�lbtstabh-land assessed,"and a personal claim and a charge against the owners thereof. On theay of /-��� A.D. 1926, in the Council chamber i-n the City ational Bank Building in the City of Tichita Falls, at 7:30 M.o'clock,all such owners and their agents will be fully heard by the Board of Aldermen, and any protests,ob;ections, 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 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 r-� inspection. �! The estimated cost of the said improvement is w�l oio.- The estimated amount to be assessed against pro- perty owners is 6 a, G o7„)'b The estimated amount to be assessed for curb is 6 o.'i per lineal foot of curb; and, The estimated amount of the assessment against property owners and their property for pavdment and excavation is 4 T-sz -� 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 thereof, the damages resulting therefrom, or the pro- ceedings connected therewith, shall be and appear be- fore 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 23rd day of August,A.D. 1926. V1. 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 (la) days prior to the date set,for said hearing, not counting the date of hearing, and the City Clerk shall cause to be mailed to 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 ad- vertisement, 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. 1V This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 23rd day of August,A,D. 1926. Moved by Alderman Jones that the follow- ing resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote; Form V Yeas; Alderman Patton, Jones, Hunt. Nays; None. RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILE RIP CRT loll TH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST OF IM- PROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF ALLEY BLK. 187, FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF 9th ST. TO THE NO?TH PROPERTY LINE OF LOTH STREET. 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,lexas, has heretofore ordered the improvement of Alley Block 1671j. from the South Property Line of 9th Street to the North Property Line of loth Street, in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, 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 construction 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 specifications adopted therefor. C4 POW THEREFORE, 1. The City Engineer is hereby directed, in accordance with provisions of Section 108 of the City Charter, to make and file a report with the Board of Aldermen showing thereon the es- timated 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 thereby, 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 there- of, 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 property, and the owners thereof, which -will be sus- tained 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 passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of August, A.D. 1926. ----------------------- Form 6 Wichita Falls, Texas August 23, A.D. 1926 TO THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN CITY OF WICHI^lA FALLS, TEXAS. Gentlemen:- I hand you herewith report and estimate of the cost of improving Alley Block 187, from the South Property Line of Ninth Street, to the North Property Line of loth St, showing the amount to be assessed against, such property owners,etc., as required by the Charter and laws and by the proceedings of your honorable Body: As is shown on this report the estimate 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 excava- tion for pavement per front foot is $ The estimated cost to be assessed against pro- perty owners for pavement is $ per front foot. The estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for pavement, exclusive of curb is per front Soot. The estimated damages are nothing in any case. This estimate and report is based upon one -course reinforced concrete, all in accordance with the specifications thereof heretofore adopted by and filed with your Honorable Body. Respectfully submitted, F:N. Rugeley, Cilty Engineer. -4 Moved by Alderman Jones that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Alderman, Patton, Hunt,Jones. Naysj None. Form 7 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF THE, CITY ENGINEER AS TO COST AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ALLEY BLOCK 187, FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF 9th ST. TO THE NORTH PROFRTY LINE OF TENTH STREET. FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE THEREOF AND PRE- SCRIBING THE FORM OF SUCH NONCE, M 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 im- provement of Alley Block 187, from the South Property Line of 9th Street, to the North Property Line of loth Street, and has received estimates,plans, and speci- fications from the City Engineer, and after adoption of same and 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 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 ftProvements, and the City Engineer has made and filed with the Mayor and Board of Aldermen his report and estimates of the costs of such improvements and esti- mated 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: That said report of City Engineer filed on the 23rd day of August,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 por- tion of said street, and to all other$ interested, and shall be given or held in the Council Chamber in the basement of the City Nat'l.Bank wilding in the City of Wichita Falls,Texas, at 7:30 P.M. o'clock on the day of ,1926, and at which wring and at said me an p ace the owners of said property, or any of them, their agents or attorneys,or anyone else in any -:manner interested either in said property or in said improvements, or in the manner or method of making and constructing same, or in the con- tract 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 the said matters and as to the amounts to be .assessed against 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 damages to said property or the oven ers thereof resulting from or to be sustained by reason of said improvements, or as to any other matters or things in anywise incident to or connected with the same improvements,contract,pro- ceedings, or assessments thereof, or method or manner of paying for same. ,_ . 24 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 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 hearing 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 hear- ing and from the facts before it the Board of Aldermen will determine the amounts to be assessed against each lot or parcel of property ard.a gainst the owner thereof, and will determine the lots or parcels benefited by means of said improvements, and will determine the amount of damages,if Eny, to each lot or parcel of property and the owner thereof, the hnhanced value ofproperty 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 improvements, 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 lisn. 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 assessment levied and not thereafter, and all persons, firms, corporations estates, and other parties shall after the expiration of twenty (20j days from the levying of such assess- ment, be forever barred and estopped in any manner doubting or re- sisting 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 proper- ty and to all others interested by causing such notice to be pub- lished in the official newspaper of the said City, which notice shall be substantially the following form to -wit; i "!TO THE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ON ALLEY BLOCK 187, FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF 9TH, TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF LOTH STREET. 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 Alley Block 187, from the South PropertyLineof 9th, to the North Pro- perty Line of Tenth Street,by raising, 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 assess- ments, when levied, shall be a first and prior lien upon the lots and land assessed, and a personal claim and a charge;'against the owners thereof. 6n the " day of A.D. 1926,in the council Chamber in -Tie City National an u ing in the City of Wichita Falls, at M.o,clock, all such owners and their agents will be fully heard by the Board of Aldermen, and any pro- tests, objections, or claims will be fully and fairly heard. The benefits and damages resulting from said improvements will be de- termined and 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 theimprovements, and form contract a rep of Engineer showing estimated cost thereof, are on file in the office b-f.the City Clerk and open to inspection. 4 i# The estimated cost of the said im- provement is 4 The estimated amount to be assessed against property owners is w The estimated amount to be assessed for durb is per lineal foot of curb; and, r.., The estimated amount of the assess- ment against property owners and their property for pavement and excavation is $ 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 thereof, the damages resulting therefoom, or the proceedings connected therewith, shall be and appear before said Board of Aldermen at said time and place. Done in accordance with the resolu- tion of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls,Texas,on the 23rd day of August,A.D. 1926. W.E McBroom,City Clerk. And said notice shall be published in said paper not less that 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 cause to be mailed to each owner whose name appears on said report of theCity Engineer, a registered letter containing a copy of thesaid notice, such notice to be deposited in the Post Office at Wichita Falls, 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. 1V This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 23rd day of August,A.D. 1926. Moved by Alderman Jones that the follow- ing resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Hunt and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Alderman Patton, Huilt,Jones. Nays, None. Form V RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILE REPORT TITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST OF IMPRO7 E- = � MENT OF A PCR TION OF THIRTEENTH ST. FROM EAST PROPERTY LINE OF BROAD TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF BURNETT STREET. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF INICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT; TIHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls,Texas,has heretofore ordered the improvement of Thirteenth Street, from the East Pro- perty Line of Broad Street, to the `Jest Property Line of Burnett Street, in the City of Wichita Falls,Texas, 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 construction of said improvements to be made and bids there- for have been taken, and said Board has determined to make the same in the manner described and with one -course reinforced con- crete pavement, as shown in the specifications adopted therefor. NOW THEREFORE the 6ity Engineer is hereby directed, in accordance with provisions of Sectionl06 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 thereby, and the owners thereof, the rate per lineal foot proposed to be assessed for curb, and the amount to be assess- ed, 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, tht 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 or parcel of property,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 pro- ceedings 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 passage. AD. 1926. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of August, Form 6 Wichita Falls, Texas. August 23, A.D.1926 TO THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDER14EN CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,TEYAS. Gentlemen:- I hand you herewith report and estimate of the cost of improving Thirteenth Street from the East Property Line of Broad St, to the West Property Line of Bumnatt St, showing the amount to be assessed against such property ovners,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 is 9 The estimated amount payable by the City for this improvement will be $ / e-F7.. 9/ 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 $ o.us The estimated amount to be assessed for excavation for pavement per front foot is $ The estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for pavement is $S-3�ivy per front foot. The estimated cost to be assessed against property pwners for pavement, exclusive of curb front foot. The estimated damages are nothing in any case. This estimate and report is based upon one -course reinforced concrete,all in accordance with the specifications there- of heretofore adopted by and filed with your Honorable Body. Respectfully submitted, F.M.Rugeley, City Engineer. Moved by Alderman Jones that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Hunt and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Alderman Hunt,Patton,Jones. Nays; None. Form 7 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF THE CITY ENGINEER AS TO COST AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THIRTEENTH STREET FROM THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF BROAD ST. TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF BURNETT STREET. FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING TO PROPERTY 07JU ERS 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 im- provement of Thirteenth St.from the East Property Line of Broad Street, to the West Property Line of Burnett Street, and has received estimates,plans and specifi- cations from the City Engineer, and after adoption of same and after due advertisement and notice,competitive bids were received, and tlt has been determined that all of the cost of constructing curbs nlong said portion of said street,and not exeeeding ninet991 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 estimates of the costs 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 re- quired 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 City Engineer filed on the 23rd day of August,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 por- tion of said street, and to all others interested, and shall be given or held in the Council Chamber in the basement of the City Nattl Bank Buildin� in the City of Wichita F s Texas, at 7:30 P.M. o clock on the ji day of 1926, and at which hearing and at saime an p ace the owners of said property, or any of them, their agents or attorneys, or anyone else in any manner interested either in said property or in said improvements,or in the manner or method of making and constructing same, or in the contract there- for, or the proceedings with reference thereto, or the benefits or damages to said property, shall be fully and fairly heard as to any of the said matters and as to the amounts to be assessed against the said property and against the owners thereof, and as to the benefits to their property in ehhanced value by means of said improvements, and as to damages 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 anywise incident bo or con- nected 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 required by law and the provi- sions of theCity Charter. And other claims or matters may be presented either orally or in writing and at such hearing all claims,protests, and obtections 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 bean 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 determine the amounts to be assessed against each lot or parcel of property and against the owner thereof, and will determine the lots or parcels benefited -by means of said improvements, and will de- termine the amount of damages,if any, to each lot or parcel of property and the owner thereof, the enhanced value of property by means of said improvements, and will correct any errors, mistakes, or invalidities in ahy proposed assessment, and in any proceeding with reference to the making or construction of said improvements, 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, add the City Charter,and the ordinances,resolutions, and other proceedings of this Board, and such assessments when levied shall b.e a first and prior lian. 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 assessment levied and not thereafter,and all persons, firms, eorporations,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 doubt- ing or resisting bhme 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 pro- perty 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,to-wit; "TO THE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ON THIRTEENTH STREET FROM THE FAST PROPERTY LINE OF BROAD STREET TO THE [NEST PROPERTY LINE OF BURN•ETT STREET? 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 Thir- teenth Street from -the East Property -Line of Broad Street, to the (Nest Property Line of Burnett Street, by raising,grading and fill- ing 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 or 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 a charge against the owners thereof. On the Z,� day of h,y_ A.D.1926, V in the Council Chamber in the City at onaTi-ankBuilding in the City of Wichita Falls, at M. o'clock, all such owners and their agents will be fully heard by the Board of Aldermen, and any protests,ob,jections, or claims will be fully and fairly heard. The benefits and damages re- sulting from said improvements will be determined and the amounts to be assessed against each such lot or par- cel of land and the owners thereof will be determined and an assessment thereof will be levied. Plans and specifications for the improve- ments, and form contract and report of Engineer showing estimated cost thereof,are on file in the office of the City Olerk and open to lnspectiou. is /�,BSZ: The estimated cost o£ the said improvement D The estimated amount to be assessed against property owners is %j The estimated amount to be assessed for curb is ^ n f� per lineal foot of curb; and, the estimated amount of the assessment against property owners and their property for pavement and excavation is $X3v9J?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 thereof, 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 23rd day of August,A.D. 1926. 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 cause to be mailed to 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. 1V This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 23rd day of August,A.D. 1926. ----------------- ORDINANCE NO. 808 J AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.620 PROVIDING FOR PAVING ASSESSMENTS ON BUCHANAN STREET BETWEEN AVENUE "L" AND AVENUE "M" Moved by Alderman Hunt that Ordinance No. 808 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Alderman Patton, Hunt, Jones. Nays; None. Wichita Falls,Texas, August 23, 1926. Hon. Mayor & Board of Aldermen, Wichita Falls, Texas. Gentlemen: - This certifies that the Plains Paving Company has completed the paving and otherwise improving of Harrison Street from its intersection with South curb line of Seventh Street to its intersection with the North Property line of Tenth Street in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor and I hereby recommend the acceptance of the above described -work. Respectfully, F.M. Rugeley, City Engineer. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following re- solutionAbe adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote; Vorm 1 Form 2. Yeas; Alderman Patton, Hunt,Jones. Nags; None. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF SIXTH STREET, IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,TEXAS, STATING THE NATURE OF SUCH IMPROVE- MENTS AND THE METHOD BY WHICH IT IS PROPOSED THAT PAYMENT BE MADE THEREFOR, AND DIRECTING THE CITY E'GINEER TO HAVE PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS PREPAR- ED. LETTER OF ENGINEER SUBMITTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES. Wichita Falls, Texas August 23, 1926 TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS In compliance with the resolution of the Board Of Aldermen with reference to the improvement of the North one- half of Sixth Street, from the West Property Line of Ohio, to Pp 501 East of the East Property Line of Indiana Street, I have prepared and hand you herewith plans,profiles, specifications and estimate of the proposed improvements; the same embraces the different materials, plans and methods of improvement set forth �- and specified in the said resolution. F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. Norm 3 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IM- PROVEMENTS OF NORTH ONE HALF OF SIXTH ST. FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE CF OHIO ST. TO 501 EAST OF THE EAST PROPERTY LIN& OF INDIANA AVENUE IN THE CITY OF W ICHI TA FALLS,TEXAS AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR THE; MAKING AND COKSTRUCTION OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS. u Z2 Moved by Alderman Jones that the follow- ing resolution5be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Hunt and carried by ]hhe following vote; Form 1 Form 2 Yeas; Alderman Patto n,Hur.t,Jones. Nays, None. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING - A PORTION OF FOURTH STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; STATING THE NATURE OF SUCH IMPROVE- MENTS AND THE METHOD BY WHICH IT IS PROPOSED THAT PAYMENT BE MADE THEREFOR, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO HAVE PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOjED IMPROVEMENTS PRE- PARED LETTER OF ENGINEER SUBMITTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES Wichita Falls,Tex. August 23, 1926 TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS In complAdnce with the resolution of the Board of Aldermen with reference to the improvement of Fourth Street from the West Property Line of Lee Street, to the Pest Property Line of Michigan St., I have pre- pared and hand you herewith plans, profiles, specifica- tions and estimate of the proposed improvements; the same embrances the different materials, plans and methods of improvement set forth and specified in the said resolution. F. M. Rugeley, pity Engineer. Form 3 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOrTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS OF FOURTH STREET FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF LEE ST. TO THE TEST PROPERTY LINE OF MICHIGAN STREET. IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,TEXAS, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR THE MAKING AND CON- STRUCTION OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS. Moved by Alderman Jones that the follow- ing resolution5be adopted. ;Motion seconded by Alderman Hunt and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Alderman Patton,Jones, Hunt Nays; None. Form 1� RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF IM- PROVING A PORTION OF BRITAIN ST. IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,TEXAS, STATING THE NATURE OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND THE METHOD BY WHICH IT IS PROPOSED THAT PAYMENT BE MADE THEREFOR, AND DIRECTING THE CITY EN- GINEER TO HAVE PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICA- TIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEp,'ENTS PREPARED. Form 2 LETTER OF ENGINEER SUBMITTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES Wichita Falls,Texas f� August 2;,1926 TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF 17ICHITA FALLS In compliance -with the resolution of the Board of Aldermen with reference to -the improvement of Britain Street from the North Curb Line of Avenue "I" to the South Line of Lot Seven (7), Block Four (4), Jackson -Roberts Addition, I have pre- pared and hand you herewith plans,profiles, specifications and estimate of the proposed improvements; the same embraces the different materials,plams and methods of improvement set forth and specified in the said resolution. F.M. Rugeley, City Engineer. Form 3 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED I61- PROVEtv1ENTS OF BRITAIN STREET FROM THE NORTH CURB LINE OF AVENUE "I" TO THE S)UTH LINE OF LOT SEVEN, BLOCK FOUR, JACKSON-ROBERTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,TEXAS AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR THE MAKING AND CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH IMPR(V EM ENTS. Bids for paving portions of Forest, Lawrence, Filmore,Joline, Avenue "A", Mississippi and Elm Streets were opened and considered. I Moved by Alderman Patton that the following re- solution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Hunt and carried by the followirg vote; Yeas; Alderman Hurt,Jones,Patton Nays; None. Form 4 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR OR IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF FOREST AVENUE, LATRENCE STREET, JOLINE STREET, AND FILMORE STREET AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. j THAT: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,TEXAS, ordered that; l",TIEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, has heretofore --F "Forest Avenue in said City be improved from its intersection with the South property line of York Avenue to its intersection with the North curb line of Lexington Avenue" "Lawrence Street in said City be improved from its intersection with the South property line Of York Avenue to its intersection with the North curb line of Lexington Avenue" 54 " Joline Street in said City be improved from its intersection with the South property line of Avenue "J" to its intersection with the North curb line of Avenue "L" "Filmore Street in said City be improved from its intersection with the North property line of Talunar Lane to its intersection with the City Limits" be raising, grading,filling, installing concrete curbs and gutters and paving,with necessary appurtenances; and thereafter plans and specifications were duly adopt- ed and approved for such improvements,bids were adver- tised for and received, and on the 23rd day of August, 1926, such bids were opened, and, WHEREAS, the bids received have bean fully canvassed and considered and the City Council after fully considering same is of the opinion that the bid of Plains Paving Company is the most advantageous and should be accepted; NOT, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,TEXAS,THAT: 1. The bid of Plains Paving Company for raising,grading,filling, installing concrete curbs and gutters, paving with Two(2) inch Sheet Asphalt(Willite Process) surface on five (B) inch concrete foundation and all necessary appurtenances on said portion of street,filed with the City, be and the same is hereby accepted. 11. The form of contract embraced in the specifications be and the same is hereby adopted and approved, and the Mayor is authorized and directed to enter into contract for such improvements with the said Plains Paving Company, and,,to execute such contract for and on behalf of and in the name of the City and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest same in the name of the City and to impress thereon the City's corporate seal, ill. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. August, 1926. PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of Moved by Alderman Patton that the follow- ing resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Hunt and carried by the following vote; Yeau Alderman Hunt,Patton,Jones. Naysj None. Form V RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILE REPORT WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHCali ING THE ESTIMATE COS T OF IMPROV EMENT OF A PORTION OF FOREST AVENUE, LAl'7RENCE STREET, JOLINE STREET, AND FILMORE STREET AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF' CONTRACT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF i9ICHITA FALLS,TEXAS,THAT: `5S WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls,has heretofore ordered the improvement of; "Forest Avenue from its intersection with the South property line of York Avenue to its intersection with the North curb line of Lexington AU enue" "Lawrence Street from its intersection with the South property line of York Avenue to its inter- section with the North curb line of Lexington Avenue" "Joline Street from its intersection with the South property line of Avenue "J" to its inter- section with the North curb line of Avenue "L" "Filmore Street from its intersection with the North property line of Talunar Lane to its inter- section with the City Limits" by raising, grading and filling same and installing concrete curbs and gutters and paving with Two inch Sheet Asphalt(Willite Process) pavement on Five inch concrete foundation, and has caused adver- tisement to be made for bids for the making and constructing of said improvements and bids therefor have been taker., and said Board of Aldermen is determined to make the same in the said manner and with said pavement on concrete foundation, as shown in speci- fications adopted therefor. NOtd, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,TEXAS, THAT; 1 The City Engineer is hereby directed,in accordance with provisions of Section 108,of the City Charter,to make and file a report with the Board of Aldermen showing thereon the estimated cost of the proposed improvements, the proportion thereof to be paid by the City, the proportion thereof�to be assessed against the abutting property and the owners thereof, the owners of land abutting thereon and benefited thereby, a owner thereof, the rate per front foot proposed to be assessed for curb, and the amount to be assessed for improvements other than curb, the total amount proposed to be assessed dgainst_each lot or1_parcel of land and the owner thereof, and such report may show other matters or things and shall show the estimated amounts of-damages,if any, to each piece orparcel of pro- perty, and the owner thereof, which will be sustained by reason of said improvements. Such report shall in all respects comply with the rovisions of the City Charter and with Chapter 11, Title 22,of the Kevised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas of 1911,and in all respects comply with the resolutions and other proceedings of this Board with reference to the proposed improvement of said portion of said street. 11 passage. This resolution shall take effect from and after its 1926. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of August,A.D. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolu- tion be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote; Yeas; Alderman Patton, Jones, Hunt. Nays; None. Form 4 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF AVENUE "A",FILMORE STREET, ELM STREET,A"D MISSISSIPPI STREET and DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDER- MEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,TEXAS,THAT; WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls,Texas,has heretofore ordered that; "Avenue "A" from the West Property Line of Monroe Street to the East Property Line of Tenth Street" "Filmore St. from the North Property Line of Avenue "K" to the North Property Line of Avenue "M" "Elm Street, from the West Curb Line of Kentucky St.to the West Property Line of Mississippi Street" "Mississippi Street,from the North Property Line of Elm St.to North Line Alley Blk.18 Barwise & Jalonic Addition" 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 thereafter plans and specifications were duly adopted and approved for such improvements,bids were advertised for, and received, and on the 23rd day of August,1926, such bids were opened and, WHEREAS, the bids received have bean fully canvassed and considered and the City Council after duly and fully considering same is of the opinion that the bid of L.E.ThithaO and Company is the most advantageous and should be accepted; which bid was Two & 90/100 ($2.90)Dollars per sq.yd. with five(5) year maintenance for one course reinforced concrete pavement, no & 45/100 ($.45) Dollars per lineal foot for monolithic curbing complete in place, No & 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 & 20/100 plus (00.20 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: That the bid of L.E.Whitham & Company for raising,grading,filling,installing concrete curbs and gutters and paving with one -course reinforced con- crete pavement and all necessary appurtenances on said portion of said street as heretofore filed with the City, be and the same is hereby accepted. lI _ 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.Whitham & 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. mm ill This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. Passed and approved this 23rd day of August, A.D.1926. Moved by Alderman Jones that the Mayor be authorized to issue a note payable to the Bailey -Moline 1 Hardware Company bearing six per cent interest due April 15, 1927 in the amount of $775.00 to cover the City's one-half of cost of the refrigerating equipment furnished the Tichita General Hospital. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried. ---------------------- The Board of Aldermen then adjourned. A.D. 1926. Read and approved this the 30th day of August, ATTEST: � a Mayor City Clerk