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Min 03/21/1927IPw2 Wichita Falls, Texas. Basement City National Bank Bldg., March 21st, 1927. The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls met in regular session on the above date with the following members present; R. E. Shepherd, Mayor, Oral Jones, ) Frank Queisser,) P. B. Curd, ) Aldermen, J. H. Patton, ) J. W. Hunt, ) W. E. McBroom, City Clerk, W. E. George, City Attorney. The Minutes of the Previous meeting were read and approved. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the Laundry Supply Company be permitted to build a brick business house on Lot 11, Taylor Subdivision, being 1412 Sibley Avenue, and establish a loading dock 3 feet and 6 inches above the present pavement in accordance with the directions of the City Engineer. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried. Moved by Alderman Hunt that G. C. Carlton be permitted to establish a root beer stand at Sixteenth & Holliday Streets, on Lot 1, Block 1, Spivey Addition. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried. Moved by Alderman Jones that L. E. Hughs be permitted to construct a drive-in filling station at 201 Scott Avenue. Motion seconded by Alderman Hunt and carried. Moved by Alderman Curd that the Kiwanis Club be permitted to use a part of the street in front of the Court House on Lamar Street Monday, March 28th, 1927, for distributing pigs. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried. The hearing with reference to paving North Lamar from the North Curb Line of Wichita Street to the North Curb Line of Brook Avenue was called and after hearing protests the following motio*as put in order. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be a- dopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays: None. _12 73 Form 8, RESOLUTION N Lamar Wichita to Brook RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN IMPROVEMENT OF NORTH LAMAR STREET FROM THE NORTH CURB LINE OF WICHITA STREET TO THE NORTH CURB LINE OF BROOK AVENUE AND DETERMINING AMOUNTS OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING LOTS, AND PARCELS OF PROPERTY, AND THE O'.,NERS THEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 887 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF NORTH LAMAR STREET FROM THE NORTH CURB LINE OF WICHITA STREET TO THE NORTH CURB LINE OF BROOK AVENUE, DESIGNATING THE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF IMPROVEMENTS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF BY CONTRACT AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS. LEVYING ASSESS11ENT THEREOF, AND FIXING THE TERMS AND TnIES OF PAYMENTS, AND THE RATE OF INTEREST THEREON, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES_ AnD DELCARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Hunt that Ordinance No. 887 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Patton, and Queisser. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the rules requiring ordinances to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency declared. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Hunt that Ordinance No. 887 be passed on its third and final reading and be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolutions be adopt- ed. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Queisser, Patton and Curd. Nays: None. Form 10, RESOLUTION N. Lamar Wichita to Brook Ave RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF NORTH LAMAR STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; AUTHORIZ- ING T= MAYOR TO SIGN SALIE; APPROVING THE CONTRACTOR'S BONDS THEREFOR, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST T:iERE0F. Form 11, RESOLUTION N Lamar St Wichita to Brook RESOLUT ON AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SUB -CONTRACT FOR THE EXCAVATION BY THE CITY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF NORTH LAMAR STREET IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. v The hearing'with reference to paving Forest Avenue from York to Lexington Streets was called and after hearing protests the following motion was put in order. adopted. vote: Moved by Alderman Curd that the following resolution be Motion seconded by Alderman Hunt and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays: None. Form 8 RESOLUTION Forest Ave., York to Lexington RESOLUTION CLOSING HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN IMPROVEMENT OF FOREST AVENUE FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF YORK AVENUE TO THE NORTH CURB LINE OF LEXINGTON AVENUE, AND DETERMINING AMOUNTS OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING LOTS, AND PARCELS OF PROPERTY, AND THE O',0ERS THEREOF. 07DINANCE NO. 888 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF FOREST AVENUE DESIGNATING THE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF IMPROVEMENT, AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF BY CONTRACT AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COSTS OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS. LEVYING ASSESSMENT THEREOF, AND FIXING THE TERMS AND TIMES OF PAYMENTS, AND THE RATE OF INTEREST THEREON, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Hunt that Ordinance No. 888 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the rules requiring ordinances to be passed on three separate days be suspended and an emergency de- clared. vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Hunt that Ordinance No. 888 be passed on its third and final -reading and be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones; Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopt- ed. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Queisser, Patton and Curd. Rays: None. Form 10, RESOLUTION Forest Ave., York to Lexington RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF FOREST AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAME; APPROVING THE CONTRACTOR'S BONDS THEREFOR, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR TH CITY'S PORTION OF THE COST THEREOF. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays: None. Form 1, RESOLUTION Blum Stx�het 2nd o bbtt RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSI`PY OF ?ROVING BLUFF STREET FROM SOUTH PROPERTY LINE SECOND TO NORtHH PROPERTY LINE SIXTH ST IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, STATING THE NATURE OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT AND THE METHOD'BY WHICH IT IS PROPOSED THAT PAYMENT BE MADE THEREFOR, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO HAVE PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND EST111ATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS PREPARED. Form 2 Wichita Falls, Texas. Bluff 4exl et 2nd to bteh t:arch 21, 1927 TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: In compliance with the resolution of the Board of Aldermen with reference to the improvements of Bluff Street from the South Proper- ty line Second to North Property Line Sixth Sts,I have prepared and hand you herewith plans, profiles, specifications and estimates of proposed improvements; the same embraces the different materials, plans and methods of improvement set forth and specified in the said resolution. (Signed) F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopt- ed. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays: None. Form 3, RESOLUTION Bluff Street 2nd to 6th RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS, PROFILES, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF BLUFF STREET, IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR THE MAKING AND CONSTRUCTING OF SUCH IMPRO VEI!IENTS . Moved by Alderman Hunt that the first estimate of Joseph E. Morgan covering construction on the new auditorium in the amount of $20,504.00 be approved and allowed out of the Public Building kund. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract with Water Improvement District No. 1 for rent of space in the new auditorium building at a rate of not less than w150 per month. Motion seconded by Alderman Queisser and carried. Form 13 Wichita Falls, Texas. Sixth Ohio to Indiana March 21st, 1927 Hon. Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Wichita Falls, Texas. This certifies that West Texas Construction Company has completed the paving and otherwise improving of Sixth Street (South Side) from its intersection with the West Curb Line of Ohio Avenue to its intersection with the East Property Line of Indiana Avenue, in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor and I hereby re- commend the acceptance of the above described work. Respectfully, F. M. Rugeley, - - - - - - - - City Engineer Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted. Notion seconded by Alderman •zeisser and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Queisser, Curd and Patton. Nays: None. Form 14, RESOLUTION So. Side 6th Ohio to Indiana RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK OF PAVING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING A PORTION OF SIXTH STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SPECIL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES. Moved by Alderman Jones that J. E. Ehlers be appointed to serve as an election clerk to replace N. Harvick at the Jefferson Street Fire Station Box in the general city election to be held April 5th, 1927. Motion seconded by Alderman Queisser and carried. .t,•T7 Moved by Alderman Jones that all department heads be instructed to take a complete inventory of all properties in their respective de- partments as of April 1st, 1927, using the new forms recently approved by this Board. Motion seconded by Alderman Hunt and carried. Moved by Alderman Patton that the Sewer Department be authori- zed to construct the following sewer laterals: Sewer to serve blocks 40 and 45 Original Townsite 750 ft. sewer in place approximate cost ----------- '-475.00 This serves 12 houses Sewer to serve blocks 46-65-72 Original Townsite 1385 ft. sewer in place 765.00 3 manholes 176.00 Total approximate costa6 This serves 20 houses and several shacks. Sewer to serve the west half of block 24, Sibley -Taylor Addition 350 ft. sewer in place approximate cost $210.00 This serves one house now built and 4 more in prospect. Motion seconded by Alderman Hunt and carried. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolutionsbe adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays: None. Form 4, RESOLUTION Baylor Stree 7th to 8th RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR IbPROVFIIENT OF A PORTION OF BAYLOR STREET AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. Form 4, RESOLUTION Jalonic Street Miss to Virginia RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF JALONIC STREET AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. Form 4, RESOLUTION Virginia St Jalonic to Henrietta Road RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR 114PROVEIVIENT OF A PORTION OF VIRGINIA STREET AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. Form 4, RESOLUTION Mississippi St., Elm to Jalonic RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF MISS- ISSIPPI 6TREET AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. Form 4, RESOLUTION Hollywood St., Hays to Garfield RESOLUTION .,CCE. TING BID FOR ITZROVEaINT OF A PORTION OF HOLLYWOOD STREET AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. Form 4, RESOLUTION W S Broad Sth to 9th RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF WEST SIDE OF BROAD STREET AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted. ing vote: Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the follow - Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Patton, Curd, Q,ueisser and Patton. Form 5, RESOLUTION W S Broad 8th to 9th RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILE REPORT WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENT OF WEST SIDE BROAD STREET FROM THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF EIGHTH STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF NINTH STREET. Wichita Falls, Texas. March 21st, 1927 TO THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: GENTLEMEN: I hand you herewith report and estimate of the cost of im- proving West Side of Broad Street, from the South Property Line of Eighth Street to the North property Line of Ninth Street, and showing the amount to be assessed against such property owners, etc., as required by the Charter and laws and by the proceedings of your Honor- able Body: As is shown on this report, the estimated amount payable by the City for this improvement will be $ The estimated amount payable by the owners of property will be The estimated cost to property owners per lineal foot of curb is $ The estimated amount to be assessed for excavation for pave- ment is $ per front foot. The estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for pavement, including base, exclusive of curb is per front foot: The total estimated cost to be assessed against property owners is $ per front foot: The estimated damage is nothing in any case. This estimate and report is based upon one -course reinforced concrete pavement in accordance with the specifications therefor here- tofore filed with this Honorable Body. Respectfully submitted, (SignedF. M. Rugeley) City Engineer _y :1'.;,9 Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopt- ed. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Patton, and Queisser. Nays: None. Form 5, RESOLUTION Eighth St., Alley between Scott and Travis RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILE REPORT WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVE- MENT OF EIGHTH STREET, FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF ALLEY BETWEEN SCOTT AND LAMAR 10 THE EAST CURB LINE OF TRAVIS STREET. Form 6, Wichita Falls, Texas Eight St., Alley between Scott March 21st, 1927 & Travis TO THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERIAMN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXi,: I hand you herewith report and estimate of the cost of improving Eighth Street from the West Property Line of Alley Between Scott and Lamar to the East Curb Line of Travis Street, and showing the amount to be assess- ed against such property owners, etc., as required by the Charter and laws and by the proceedings of your Honorable Body: As is shown on this report, the estimated amount payable by the City for this improvement will be V The estimated amount payable by the owners of property will be The estimated cost to property owners per lineal foot of curb is 4 The estimated amount to be assessed for excavation for pave- ment is per front foot: The estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for pavement, including base, exclusive of curb is � per front foot. The total estimated cost to be assessed against property owners is per front foot: The estimated damager is nothing in any case. This estimate and report is based upon one -course reinforced concrete pavement in accordance with the specifications therefor here- tofore filed with this Honorable Body. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays: None. Form 7, RESOLUTION 8th St., Alley between Scott and Lamar to Travis 161s© RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF THE CITY ENGINEER AS TO THE COST AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF EIGHTH STREET FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF ALLEY BETWEEN SCOTT AND LL16AR TO THE EAST CURB LINE OF TRAVIS, 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. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays: None. Form 5, RESOLUTION Ninth St., Scott to Travis RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILE REPORT WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENT OF NINTH STREET FROM THE WEST CURB LINE OF SCOTT STREET TO THE EAST CURB LINE OF TRAVIS STREET. Form 6, Jiichita Falls, Texas. Ninth St., Scott to Travis March 21st, 1927 TO THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. Gentlemen: I hand you herewith report and estimate of the cost of im- proving Ninth Street, from the West Curb Line of Scott Street, to the East Curb Line of Travis Street, and showing the amount to be assessed against such property owners, etc., as required by the Charter and laws and by the proceedings of your Honorable Body: As is shown on this report, the estimated amount pa,, -able by the City for this improvement will be � The estimated amount payable by the owners of property will be $ The estimated cost to property owners per lineal foot of curb is � The estimated amount to be assessed for excavation for pavement is $ per front foot : The estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for pavement, including base, exclusive of curb is per front foot: The total estimated cost to be assessed against property - owners is � per front foot: The estimated damager is nothing in any case. This estimate and report is based upon one -course reinforced concrete pavement in accordance with the specifications therefor here- tofore filed with this honorable body. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. 4 2,gi vote: Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays: None. Form 7, Ninth St., Scott to Travis ed. vote: RESOLUTION RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF T3_: CITY ENGI- NEER AS TO THE COST AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF NINTH STREET FROM THE WEST CURB LINE OF SCOTT STREET TO THE EAST CURB LINE OF TRAVIS STREET, FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE T:EREOF, AND PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SUCH NOTICE. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopt - Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays:.None. Form 5, Marshall St., Wilson to Keeler RESOLUTION RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO hAKE AND FILE REPORT WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVE MENT OF MARSHAL STREET, FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF WIISON STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF KEELER STREET. Form 6, Marshal St Wilson to Keeler TO THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FAILS, TEXAS: GENTLEMEN: Wichita Falls, Texas. March 21st, 1927. I hand you herewith report and estimate of the cost of improv- ing Marshall Street, from the North Property Line of Wilson Street, to the North Property Line of Keeler Street, and showing the amount to be assessed against such property owners, etc., as required by the Charter and laws and by the proceedings of your Honorable Body: As is shown on this report, the estimated amount payable by the City for this improvement will be � The estimated amount payable by the owners of property will be 3 The estimated cost to property owners per lineal foot of curb is The estimated amount to be assessed for excavation for pavement is per front foot: The estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for pavement, including base, exclusive of curb is y per front foot: The total estimated cost to be assessed against property owners is per front foot: The estimated damage is nothing in any case. This estimate and report is based uuon one -course reinforced concrete pavement in accordance with the specifications therefor here- tofore filed with your Honorable Body. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) F. hT. Rugeley, City Engineer. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays: None. Form 7, RESOLUTION Marshall St Wilson to Keeler RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF THE CITY ENGINEER AS TO THE COST AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE IIMPROVEMN T OF MARSHAL STREET FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF WILSON STREET TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF KEELER STREET, FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK :0 GIVE NOTICE THEREOF, AND PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SUCH NOTICE. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays: None. Form 5, RESOLUTION Shepherd St., Lot 12 Blk 89A Highland to Avenue M RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILE REPORT WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENT OF SHEPHERD STREET FROM THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 12, BLOCK 89A HIGHLAND ADDITION TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF AVENUE Id. TO THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN Wichita Falls, Texas. OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. March 21st, 1927. GENTLEMEN: fr I hand you herewith report and estimate of the cost of im- proving Shepherd Street, from the North Line of Lot 12, Block 89A Highland Addition to the North Property Line of Avenue M, and showin g 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 amount payable by the City for this improvement will be The estimated amount payable by the owners of property will be w .1 283 The estimated cost to property owners per lineal foot of curb is The estimated amount to be assessed for excavation for pavement is per front foot: The estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for pavement, including base, exclusive of curb is $ per front foot: The total estimated cost to be assessed against property owners is S per front foot: The estimated damage is nothing in any case. This estimate and report is based upon one -course reinforced concrete pavement in accordance with the specifications therefor hereto- fore filed with this honorable body. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) F. }.I. Rugeley, City Engineer. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, .;ueisser, and Patton. Nays: None. Form 7, RESOLUTION Shepherd St., Lot 12 Blk 89A Highland to Avenue M RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF THE CITY ENGINEER AS TO THE COST AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SHEPHERD STREET FROM THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 12, BLK 89 A HIGHLAND ADDITION TO THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF AVENUE M, FIXING A T11!E AND PLACE FOR A DARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE TH REOF, AND PRE- SCRIBING THE FORM OF SUCH NOTICE. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the following vote; Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays: None. Form 5, RESOLUTION Brook Avenue Seventh to Eighth RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE AND FILE REPORT WITH THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHOWING ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENT OF BROOK AVENUE FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF SEVENTH STR ET TO PRESENT PAVING APPROXIMATELY 75 FT '_IORTH OF NORTH PROP:1:TY LINE OF EIGHTH STREET. Form 6, Brook Avenue Wichita Falls, xexas. Seventh to Eighth ';;arch 21st, 1927. TO THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF :.:.DER.^ Y OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEX_'�S: Gentlemen: I hand you heretith report and estimate of the cost of improving a9.R4 Brook Avenue, from the North Property Line of Seventh Street, to the present paving, approximately 75 feet north of the north property line of eighth street,, and showing the amount to be assessed against such property owners, etc., as required by the Charter and laws and by the proceedings of your Honorable Body: As is shown on this report, the estimated amount Ia yable by the City for this improvement will be � The estimated amount payable by the owners of property will be w The estimated cost to property owners per lineal foot of curb is $ The estimated amount to be assessed for excavation for pave- ment is per front foot: The estimated cost to be assessed against property owners for pavement, including base, exclusive of curb is g per front foot: The tital estimated cost to be assessed against property owners is $ per front foot: The estimated damage is nothing in any case. This estimate and report is based upon one -course reinforced concrete pavement in accordance .ith the specifications therefor here- tofore filed with this Honorable Body. adopted. ing vote: Respectfully submitteaL, (Signed) F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the following resolution be Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried by the follow - Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, zueisser and Patton. Nays: None. Form 7, RESOLUTION Brook Avenue 7th to 8th RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT AND ESTIMATE OF THE CITY ENGINEER AS TO THE COST AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF BROOK AVENUE FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF SEVENTH STREET TO THE PRESENT PAVING APPROXIMATELY 75 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF EIGHTH 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 PRES- CRIBING THE FORM OF SUCH NOTICE. Moved by Alderman Curd that V1. Bogart be permitted to take _ sand out of the Wichita River bed in the City Limits provided he pay the city 10V per square yard, and the Mayor be authorized to enter into contract on this basis. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried. Moved by Alderman Patton that on account of error the court cost on suit filed for collection of delinquent taxes on Lot 3, Block 98, Original Townsite in the amount of A .28 be remitted, Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried. Moved by Alderman Hunt that the Mayor be authorized to execute Quitclaim Deed to clear title as to delinquent taxes on Lots 22, 23, and 24, Block 74, Original Townsite, provided he finds that all taxes have been paid. Motion seconded by Alderman Patton and carried. ORDINANCE NO.889 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION ONE OF ORDINANCE NO, 692 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF W ICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, MARCH 8TH, 1926., AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 538 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE /S DAY OF jJIL 1924 "CREATING THE OFFICE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR, REGDLIT—ING THE WAY AND MANNER IN WHICH ELECTRICIAL WIRES AND APPARATUS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE GENERAL INSPECTION OF SUCH WORK; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSE AND PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR FEES TO BE CHARGED AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING A PENALTY." Moved by Alderman Curd that Ordinance No. 889 be passed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Hunt, Jones, Curd, Queisser and Patton. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Hunt __t-1hya 'i49,,Cj be authorized and instructed to issue permits to bi?ffd�nf ton actors for the storage of building material at the time sidewalk or building permits are issued. Motion seconded by Alderman Curd and carried. Moved by Alderman Curd that the Water Department be authorized to construct a two inch galvanized pipe line on Calhoun Street between Caroline and Jefferson Streets at an approximate cost of $175.00. Piotion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried. Moved by Alderman Queisthat the resignation of Geo. H. Hodgins as Chief of Police be accepted effective April 1st, 1927. Motion seconded by Alderman Hunt and carried. Gloved by Alderman Hunt that the City Clerk be instructed to give notice by publication of the intention of the City to purchase the builder's hardware for the new auditorium building at 1:00 o'clock P. Iu. Saturday, April 2nd, 1927. Motion seconded by Alderman Jones and carried. Moved by Alderman Jones that the meeting be adjourned. l.:otion seconded by Alderman Hunt and carried. The Board of Aldermen then adjourned. READ AND APPROVED this the 28th of March, 1927. ^1 Attest: f ayor �City Clerk�