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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Bldg.
December 28, 1951
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in regular
session, postponed from December 21:, 1951, at 10 o'clock A. M. in the Council Room of
the Memorial Auditorium Building, with the following members present:
Harold Jones Mayor
R. P. Willis II
Lloyd Thomas
Francis L. Harvey # Aldermen •
J. R. Ray [
R. J. Brown
• J. B. Nickerson City Clerk
Bill N. Taylor City Manager
J. Walter Friberg City Attorney
Mayor Harold Jones declared the Public Hearing on the 1951-52 budget, set
for December 28, 1951, to be open.
When no one came forward to be heard concerning the 1951-52 budget, the
following motion was haft
Moved by Alderman Brown that the Public Hearing be closed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Ray and carried.
The Minutes of the meeting held December 10, 1951, were approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 1590
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING WITH
OCTOBER 1, 1951, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1952, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER AND
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS.
Moved by Alderman Brown that Ordinance No. 1590 be approved and passed
as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Willis and carried by the following votes
Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Thomas, Harvey, Ray and Brown.
Nays: None.
• Moved by Alderman Harvey that a request of the F. &F. Trucking Company,
to install a butane fuel storage tank at 610 Wichita Street, be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Brown and carried.
Moved by Alderman Ray that the request of the Gilmore Paint &Body Works
to cross the alley with water, gas and air lines, at 11011 - 6th Street, be approved.
4.> Motion seconded by Alderman Brown and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 180
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
THAT:
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WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls owns and maintains airport facilities
for the use of the various commercial airlines, and
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has the services of a number of airlines
which Carry passengers, freight and mail to and from the City of Wichita Falls by
air, and
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls desires to establish an air center and
do everything possible to facilitate the granting and giving of air transportation
to and from said City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said City requests additional air
service for passengers, freight and mail between the City of Wichita Falls and the
cities of Dallas, Abilene aid Amarillo. That this resolution is made to indicate
the attitude of said City before the various regulatory, bodies that have to do with
air transportation and service.
Moved by Alderman Harvey that Resolution No. 18Q be approved and passed
as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Thomas, Harvey, Ray and Brown.
Nays: None.
Moved by Alderman Willis that a request of J. G. Wootten, Graham, Texas,
for an oil and gas lease on approximately 40 acres out of the T. P. Martin Survey,
adjacent to Lake Kickapoo, in Archer County, Texas, with a$10.00 per acre bonus,
be denied.
Motion seconded by Alderman Harvey and carried.
The City Attorney was instructed to draw an ordinance for the control of
outside toilets.
No action was taken on a request by W. B. Hamilton for the City to reimburse
him for the cost of water and sewer lines in the Sixth Supplemental County Club
Estates Addition.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that proposed alterations and improvements to
the Water Department offices be authorised, same being arranged for on a cost plus
basis, and under the supervision of the City Engineer.
Motion seconded by Alderman Willis and carried.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that the Flat of the Rutledge Sub-Division, which
is attached hereto'and made a part hereof, be approved. b✓
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Motion seconded by Alderman Brown and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 181
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DISPOSAL AND SALE OF REAL
ESTATE AND DECLARING AN AMERGENCY. 411
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WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, is the owner of a tract of land,
consisting of 1185.97 acres, more or less, and,genera].ly known as Sheppard Air Force
Base, situated in Wichita County, State of Texas, more particularly described as follows,
to-wit:
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A tract of land in the Lewis Wells Survey, Abstract 323; the Thomas Curry
Survey, Abstract 344; the Richard Brown Survey, Abstract 521; and,the
Knott Brothers Subdivision, Wichita County, Texas, described as:
Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lewis Wells Survey,
Abstract 323, Wichita County, Texas;
Thence West along the North line of said Lewis Wells Survey
5,234.6 feet to a point in the East right-of-way line of U.S.
Highway No. 70, aiidtd point being
said highway;
feet, measuredat right
angles,
Thence S. 0° 04' E. Along said right-of way line 2,775.0 feet
to a point;
Thence East 1,687.0 feet to a point 100 feet West of the West
edge of pavement of the North-South taxiway (old original North-
South runway);
Thence S. 0° 014' E. parallel with the West edge of pavement on
said North-South taxiway 1,517.5 feet to a point;
Thence West 687.0 feet to a point;
Thence N. 0° 04' W. 230 feet to a point in the South right-of-
way line of Kell Field Airport entrance road;
Thence West 980.0 feet along said right-of-way line to a point
in the East right-of-way line of U.S. Highway No. 70, said
point being 70 feet, measured at right angles, from the center
line of the original pavement of said highiay;
Thence S. 0° oe' E. along the East right-ofway line of said
U.S. Highway No. 70, a distance of 2,576.3 feet to a point;
Thence on a curve to the left whose radius is 2,794.14 feet
along said Easterly right-of-way line 1161 feet to a point;
Thence S. 23° 23' E. 3,307. feet to a point on the North right-
of-way line of a county road and 71.9 feet East of the center
line of U. S. Highway No. 70;
Thence N. 890 58' E. 3,437 feet to a point;
Thence N. 00 081 W. 3,752.8 feet to a point;
Thence N. 89° 58' E. 265.4 feet to a point;
Thence N. 00 08' E. 1,523.2 feet to a point;
Thence S. 890 52' E. 510.0 feet to a point;
Thence N. 00 08' E. 496.9 feet to a point;
Thence East 60 feet to a point;
Thence N. 00 12' W. 1,115.0 feet to a point in the division
line between the Richard Brown and T. Bailey Surveys;
Thence N. 45° 0' W. along said division line 41.7.3 feet to
a point;
Thence W. 275.0 feet to the Northwest corner of said Richard
Brown Survey, said point being in the East line of the Lewis
Wells Survey;
Thence N. 00 14' W. along said East line 3,602.5 feet to the
point of beginning, containing 1,185.97 acres of land, more
or less
AND WHEREAS, the above described tract of land and airport facilities
thereon are now and have been heretofore occupied and used by the Government,
in connection with activities of Sheppard Air Force Base, under lease rights
from the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force has deemed
that a military necessity exists for the acquisition of said land and that
fee simple title thereto should be vested in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America has requested the transfer of
title to said property to it and has offered to pay to the City of Wichita
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Falls, Texas, a nominal consideration, or a consideration of the sum of ONE AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($1.00); and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of this City, having duly considered
the above determination of the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force
and above request of the Government for transfer of title of said property,
deem it advisable, proper, and for the best interests of the City to concur
in such determination and accede to such request by selling and conveying said
property for said consideration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED AND RESOLVED by the Mayor and the City Council
of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, duly assembled in lawful and regular session
An said City on this 28th day of December, 1951, a quorum of said Counoil and a
majority of the members being present and voting "Yes" or in the affirmative on
a motion duly made and seconded for such purpose, that the City convey to the
United States of America all of its right, title and interest in said land and
lands hereinbefore described, for the sum of ONE and NO/100 DOLLAR ($1.00) and
for no other monetary consideration.
IT 15 HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED:. That said motion be, and is
hereby adopted, and that the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, is hereby authorized
to convey by an appropriate conveyance the hereinbefore described lands in fee
to the United States of America and that the Mayor of said City be, and is
hereby authorized to make and execute all instruments necessary for the con-
summation of said transaction and execute deed or deeds conveying said
property to the United States of America, pursuant to both the express and
implied provisions of this Resolution, and pursuant to law.
That by reason of the fact that the United States Government is in
urgent need of the fee simple title to said land, it is deemed necessary that
said conveyance be made without delay. Therefore, for the preservation of the
public health, peace and safety an emergency is hereby declared to exist whereby
this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.
This Resolution is given in lieu of Resolution No. 155 passed and adopted
8 November 1951 to include additional land and to revise the description.
Moved by Alderman Harvey that Resolution No. 181 be approved and passed
as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Thomas, Harvey, Ray and Brown.
Nays: None.
A recommendation from the Park Board that a fire lane be created on
Harrison Street from Tenth Street to the south line of Bridwell Park, was referred
to the Traffic Department.
No action was taken at this time on a recommendation from the.Park Board
that approval of the Hursh Subdivision, First Section, be denied.
REPORT OF THE ENGINEER AS TO FINAL COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS ON THIRTEENTH
STREET, IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
TO fHP, BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
Gentlemen:
I beg to report that Stuckey Construction Company, a partnership, of
Wichita Falls, Texas, to whom was awarded the contract for the itprovement of
certain streets and avenues in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, has completed
the improvements:.
ON THIRTEENTH STREET, from the west line of the alley which lies
in and between Scott Avenue and Lamar Street to the east property
line of Travis Street, SAVE AND EXCEPT the intersection of Thirteenth
Street and Lamar Street, known and designated as Unit No. 102.
The said improvements having been completed in strict accordance with
the terms of said contract and specifications of said work adopted by the City,
I hereby recommend that the said improvements be finally accepted by the Board of
Aldermen:
Dated this 21st day of December, 1951.
/s/ F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer
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RESOLUTION NO. 182
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF THIRTEENTH STREET AND
DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF CKiIFICATE3 IN EVIDENCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
LEVIED.
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, heretofore entered into a contract with
Stuckey Construction Company, a partnership, of Wichita Falls, Texas, for the making and
construction of certain improvements on the following portion of Thirteenth Street in
said City to wit:
THIRTEENTH STREET, from the west line of the alley which lies in and between
wry' Scott Avenue and Lamar Street to the east property line of Travis Street, SAVE AND
EXCEPT the intersection of Thirteenth Street with Lamar Street, known and designated
as Unit No. 102.
and,
WHEREAS, such improvements have been completed upon said portion of'Thirteenth
Street and have been inspected and found to be complete in accordance with the contract
therefor, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, THAT:
1. The improvements on said portion of Thirteenth Street be, and they are
hereby, accepted; and the contract with reference to the construction of such improvements
be, and is hereby, found and declared fully completed and performed.
2. The Mayor, be and he is hereby directed to issue and execute in the name
of the City, certificates in evidence of the special assessments levied against abutting
property and owners thereof for such improvements, and the City Clerk is directed to
execute same and impress thereon the corporate seal, all in accordance with the proceedings
and relating to such improvements and assessments; such certificates shall be delivered
to said Company.
3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its
passage.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Resolution No.'182 be approved and passed as
read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Willis and carried by the following votes
Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Thomas, Harvey, Ray and Brown.
Nays: None.
REPORT OF THE ENGINEER AS TO FINAL COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS ON SEVENTEENTH STREET,
IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS.
TO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS.
Gentlemen:
I beg to report that Stuckey Construction Company, a partnership, of Wichita
Falls, Texas, to whom was awarded the contract for the improvement of certain streets
and avenues in the City of WichitaFalls, Texas, has completed the improvements:
ON SEVENTEENTH STREET, from the east property line of Grace Street
to the center line of the alley lying between Grace Street and
Magnolia Street, known and designated as Unit No. 9h.
The said improvements having been completed in strict accordance with the
terms of said contract and specifications of said work adopted by the City, I hereby
recommend that the said improvements be finally accepted by the Board of Aldermen.
Dated this 21st day of December, 1951.
/s/ F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer
RESOLUTION NO.183
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF SEVENTEENTH STREET
AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENTS LEVIED.
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, heretofore entered into a contract with
Stuckey Construction Company, a partnership, of Wichita Falls, Texas, for the making and
construction of certain improvements on the following portion of Seventeenth Street in
said City to wit:
SEVENTEENTH STREET, from the east property line of Grace Street to the
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center line of the alley lying between Grace Street and Magnolia Street, known and
designated as Unit No. 94.
and,
WHEREAS, such improvements have been completed upon said portion of
Seventeenth and have been inspected and found to be complete in accordance with the
contract therefor, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FAILS,
TEXAS, THAT:
1. The improvements on said portion of Seventeenth Street be, and they
are hereby, accepted; and the contract with reference to the construction of such
improvements be, and is hereby, found and declared fully completed and performed.
2. The Mayor be and he is hereby directed to issue and execute in the
name of the City, certificates in evidence of the special assessments levied against
abutting property and owners thereof for such improvements, and the City Clerk is
directed to execute same and impress thereon the corporate seal, all in accordance
with the proceedings relating to such improvements and assessments; such certificates
shall be delivered to said Company.
3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its
passage.
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Moved by Alderman Harvey that Resolution No. 183 be approved and passed
as read.
Motion seconded by Alderman Willis and carried by the following vote:
Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Thomas, Harvey, Ray and Brown.
Nays: None.
REPORT OF THE ENGINEER AS TO FINAL COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS ON FiFiEhNTH STREET,
IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS.
TO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY'OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS
Gentlemen:
I beg to report that Stuckey Construction Company, a partnership, of
Wichita Falls, Texas, to whom was awarded the contract for the improvement of certain
streets and avenues in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, has completed the
improvements:
ON FIFTEENTH STREET, from the east property line of Lamar Street to the
west property line of Scott Avenue; SAVE AND EXCEPT the area lying in
and between and under rails, tracks, double tracks, turn-outs and
switches and two feet on each side thereof, of any railway, street
railway or interurban using, occupying or crossing said portion of
Fifteenth Street, known and designated as Unit No. 75.
The said improvements having been completed in strict accordance with the
terms of said contract and specifications of said work adopted by the City, I hereby
recommend that the said improvements be finally accepted by the Board of Aldermen:
Dated this 21st day of December 1951.
/e/ F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer
RESOLUTION NO. 184
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF FIFTEENTH STREET AND
DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENTS LEVIED.
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, heretofore entered into a contract
with Stuckey Construction Company, a partnership of Wichita Falls, Texas, for the
making and construction of certain improvements on the following portion of Fifteenth
Street in said City to wit;
FIFTEENTH STREET, from the east property line of Lamar Street to the west
property line of Scott Avenue; SAVE AND EXCEPT the area lying in and between and under
rails, tracks, double tracks, turn-outs and switches and two feet on each side thereof,
of any railway, street railway or interurban using, occupying or crossing said portion
of Fifteenth Street, known and designated as Unit No. 75.
and,
WHEREAS, such improvements have been completed upon said portion of
Fifteenth Street and have been inspected and found to be complete in accordance with
the contract therefor, THEREFORE,
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i BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,
TEXAS, THAT:
1 1. The improvements on said portion of Fifteenth Street be, and they are
'f hereby, accepted; and the contract with reference to the construction of such improve-
}, ments be, and is hereby, found and declared fully completed and performed.
2. The Mayor, be and he is hereby directed to issue and execute in the name
of the City, certificates in evidence of the special assessments levied against abutting
property and owners thereof for such improvements, and the City Clerk is directed to
411, execute same and impress thereon the corporate seal, all in accordance with the proceedings
+` relating to such improvements and assessments; such certificates shall be delivered to
said Company.
3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its
passage.
Moved by Alderman Thomas that Resolution No. 1814 be approved and passed as
read.
Motion seconded by AldermanBrown and carried by the following vote:
I - Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Thomas, Harvey, Ray and Brown.
Nays: None.
No action was taken at this time on a request by W. W. Sawyer for the City
to pay his bill at the Clinic Hospital in amount of $206.55.
The request of the Harper-Phenix Finance Co. & Harper Used cars for the City
4to remove a bus stop shelter on the curb in front of the Lone Star Motor Co. was referred
to the Chamber of Commerce for settlement, since this shelter was erected through the
joint efforts of the Lone Star Motor Co. and the Chamber of Commerce.
Moved by Alderman Harvey that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried.
The Board of Aldermen th adjourned.
APPROVED this the/ day of January, 1952.
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ATTEST:
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STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF MORITA )
INOff ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we, George H. Ayer
and E. A. Rutledge, dfb/a D & R Construction Ocetrany, being the owners
of the West 1/6 of a Block No. 117 and a part of a Block 11.6, Highland
Addition to the pity of Wichita Fans, Tema, consisting of Lots 1. — 6
ime., do hereby adopt the foregoing plan for subdividing same to be
known as Rmtledsi Subdivision of the West .1/z of Block No, 317 and a
part of Block 116 of Highland Addition to the City of Wichita Fella.
Texas.
WI2NESS OUR HANDS, this the 18th . of Dean r, A_ D. 1951.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
cOItW TY OF FQ CHI TA
BEFORE MS, the undersigned authority, m this del personally
appeared George N. Dwyer and E. A. Rutledge, known to me to be the peons
whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument and aOIO,OVledged
to me that they execrated the same for the purposes and ocnsideratian
therein expressed.
Given under Ay hand and seal of office this the a....dey of
December, A. D. 1951,
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CITY OF WICHITA FALLS APPROVE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM PANASE NOTE
AND RETURN
FOR YOUR
INFORMATION X
DATE: December a , 19)41 PLEASE SEE ME
TO: Bill N. Taylor PLEASE ADVISE
FROM: J. Walter Friber
YOUR FILE
SUBJECT: RUTLEDGE SUB-DIVISION.
COMMENT: Memo No. 21
Attached is the dedication and plat of the
Rutledge Sub-Division of Block 117 and a part of the
Block 117 of the Highland Addition to the City of
Wichita Falls.
There is no legal objection to the approval
Of this Sub-Division and same is in proper form.
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DATE: DP17 rrr 20, 1951 PLEASE SEE ME
TO: Mr. Bill N. Taylor
PLEASE ADVISE
FROM: Mr. F. M. Rugeley
YOUR FILE
SUBJECT: RUTLEDGE SUBDIVISION
COMMENT:
Herewith I hand you the dedication and plat of the Rutledge Subdivision
of Block 117 and a part of Block 116, Highland Addition to the City of
Wichita Falls. This subdivision is merely a re-platting of existing lots
whereby seven lots are cut into six.
I recommend the approval of this subdivision,
RECEIVED
DEC 21 1951
J. W ALTER IEER()
attorney at Law
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