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Min 06/23/1952 172 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building June 23, 1952 The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wich ta Falls, Texas, met in regular session on the above date, in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building, at 8:00 otclock P.M., with the following members present: Kindel Faulk Mayor R. P. Willis 0 Dr. E. Aubrey Cox 1) Aldermen J. Paul Montgomery ¢ Gee. T. Henderson, City Clerk Bill N. Taylor City Manager J. Walter Friberg City Attorney Mayor Kindel Faulk declared a quorum present. Moved by Alderman Cox that the Minutes of the regular meeting held June 9, 1952, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Willis and carried. • Ben Howie , Vice-President of the Wichita Falls Boating Club, came before the Council, requesting permission for boat racing on the west side of Lake Wichita July 6th. The matter was discussed pro and con, whereupon the following motion was had: Moved by Alderman Willis that permission be granted to the Wichita Falls Boating Club to conduct boat races on the west side of Lake Wich ta July 6, 1952, providing the same are conducted in strict accordance with the rules and requirements of John Ruhmann, Supt* of Public Utilities. Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried. Dr. L. I. Lacey appeared before the Council, stating that he and three other people had, some few years ago, paid for the installation of a private water line to their respective properties near the Henrietta Highway, and since them the City had made four additional taps or connections on this private line without consent of Dr. Lucey, and that he, Dr. Lacey, and the three owners of the said water main demand that the City remove all other connections. Whereupon the matter was discussed by the Council, and John Ruhmann advised Dr. Lucey that he would see that all other connections would be required to seek connections from some other source. Bill. Hood, Representative of the Local Police force, presented a petition ,requesting salary increases for Police personnel, as set forth in said petition. Wayne R. Penry, member of the Citizens Committee, also made a similar plea. The request was viewed with favor by the Council and assured by Mayor Faulk that a serious effort would be made to comply with the request in setting up the budget for the fiscal year 1952-53, taking into consideration, of course, the amount of revenue available for the bidget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 1952. Mr. Darr and others who reside in the 300 Block on Bluff Street, stated that they had previously oiled the street in this block, and that the Plains Paving Co. and the City had completely destroyed the oil in front of 307 and 309 Bluff, approxi- mately a distance of 150 feet, and requested the City to recondition and re-oil this block at its own expense, whereupon, Mayor Faulk assured Mr. Darr the matter would be thoroughly checked into. f{:IIj173 IN 11111111 Ilbllllllll II@IIII RESOLUTION NO. 204 El WF.EREAS, the State of Texas, acting by and through its Highway Department, 11111111111100101 in cooperation with the United States of America, proposes to widen and improve State 1111111111111111111111 IIIIIII� Highway No. 281, from a point beginning at the south end of the Wherrey Housing Project at Sheppard Air Force Base, and ending at Lincoln Street, in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the said State Highway Department and the City of Wichita Falls has requested Precinct One of Wichita County, Texas, to assist in such highway improvement project, the same being in Precinct One, Wichita County, Texas, by furnishing funds for the building of curbs and(utters on a portion thereof; and, • i WHEREAS, IT IS THE desire of Sheppard Air Force Base to begin immediately the construction re-construction and improvement of such highway, and further facilitate Military and Military Personnel traffic between the Base and Wichita Falls; and, WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Aldermen to cooperate in such pro- ject to the fullest extent; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, that said City furnish its facilities for the purpose of obtain- ing necessary additional rights of way along such highway and take over the obligation of drains and storm sewers on said highway if any be needed, provided same does not change the present water course in such area and said City of Wichita Falls cooperate in every manner and method possible in completing said proposed improvement program. The fact that the City of Wichita Falls does not have sufficient funds avail- , + able for the purpose of additional rights of way, it is further resolved that said rights of way be obtained, if possible, in consideration of the street improvements being made adjacent to the property involved fronting on such highway. Moved by Alderman Cox that Resolution No. 274 be adopted and passed as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Cox, Montgomery and Mayor Faulk. 111 j Nays: None. li 1 REPORT OF THE ENGINEER AS TO FINAL COMPLETION OF 'MOMENTS ON NORTH AUSTIN STREET, IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. TO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALB, 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 NORTH AUSTIN STREET, from the east property line of North Brook Avenue • to the north curb line of Warren Street, SAVE AND EXCEPT the intersection of North Austin Street with Wichita Street, known and designated as Unit No. 63A. 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 23rd day of June, 1952. /s/ F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. • RFs OLUTION NO. 205 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF NORTH AUSTIN STREET AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES IN EVLA NCE OF SPECIAL ASSESS/EMS LEVIED. 0" •. 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 North Austin Street in said City to wit: ON NORTH AUSTIN STREET, from the east property line of North Brook Avenue to the north curb line of Warren Street, SAVE AND EXCEPT, the intersection of North Austin Street with Wichita Street, known and designated as Unit No. 63-A. 174 WHEREAS, such improvements have been completed upon said portion of Nopth Austin 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 North Austin 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 proceed- ings 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 Willie that Resolution No. 2)5 be adopted and passed as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Cox, Montgomery and Mayor Faulk. Nays: None. REPORT OF THE ENGINEER AS TO FINAL COMPLETION OF IMFROVEMENTS ON NORTH TRAVIS STREET, IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FAT,TS, 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 NORTH TRAVIS STREET, from the south property line of Lincoln Street to the south property line of Wichita Street, SAVE AND EXCEPT its intersection with Wichita Street, known and designated as Unit No. 105 A. 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 23rd day of June, 1952. /s/ F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. RESOLUTION NO. 206, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF NORTH TRAVIS STREET AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED. WHEREAS, the City of WichitaFalls, 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 North Travis Street in said City to wit: , NORTH TRAVIS STREET, from the south property line of Lincoln Street to the South property line of Wichita Street, SAVE AND EXCEPT its intersection with Wichita Street, known and designated as Unit No. 105A. and, WHEREAS, such improvements have been completed upon said portion of North Travis 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 North Travis 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. 1 175 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 pro- ceedings 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. r 'Moved by Alderman Cox that Resolution No. 206 be approved and passed as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Alderman Willis, Cox, Montgomery and Mayor Baulk. Nays: None. • REPORT OF THE ENGINEER AS TO FINAL COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF TWELFTH STREET, IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALE, 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 A PORTION OF TWELFTH STREET which lies in and between a north prolongation of the east property line of Lot 4 and the west property line of Lot 5, Block 251, Isley Subdivision of the Original Townsite of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas and an imaginary line drawn parallel to and at a distance of 59 feet east of the prolongation of the east property line of the said Lot 4 and the west property line of the said Lot 5 and being the south one-half of that portion of Twelfth Street within the limits herein described, known and designated as Unit No. 109. 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 23rd day of June, 1952. /s/F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. y t RESOLUTION NO. 207 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF TWELFTH STREET AND DiEICTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEViEll. 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 Twelfth Street in said City to wit: THE UNPAVED AND UNIMPROVED PORTION OF TWELFTH STREET which lies in and between a north prolongation of the east property line of Lot 4 and the west property line of Lot 5, Block 251, Isley Subdivision of the Original Townsite of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas and an imaginary line drawn parallel to and at a distance of 59 feet east of the prolongation of the east property line of the said Lot 4 and the west property line of the said Lot 5 and being the south one-half of that portion of Twelfth Street within the limits herein described, known and designated as Unit No. 109. and, WHEREAS,. such improvements have been completed upon said portion of Twelfth 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 Twelfth 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,a2perty and owners thereof for such improvements, and the City Clerk is directed to executnd 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. 176 Moved by Alderman Willis that Resolution No. 2)7 be approved and passed as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Cox, Montgomery and Mayor Faulk. Nays: None. pia REPORT OF THE ENGINEER AS TO FINAL COMPLETION OF IMFROVEMENTE ON WICHITA 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 WICHITA STREET, from the east property line of North Brook Avenue to the west property line of North Scott Avenue, known and designated as Unit No. 117. 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 23rd day of June, 1.952. /s/F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. RESOLUTION NO. 208' ✓' RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF WICHITA STREET AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES 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 Wichita Street in said City to wit: WICHITA STREET, from the east property line of North Brook Avenue to the west property line of North Scott Avenue, known and designated as Unit No. 117, and, WHEREAS, such improvements have been completed upon said portion of Wichita 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 Wichita 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 abdtting 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 i be delivered to said Company. 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from arid after its passage. Moved by Alderman Cox that Resolution No. 208 be approved and passed as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Cox, Montgomery, and Mayor Faulk. Nays: None. 177 RESOLUTION NO. 209 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON A FORTION OF ARDATH AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSFERIS 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 Ardath Avenue in said City to wit: ARDATH AVENUE, from the east property line of Harrison Street to the west ,, property line of Van Buren Street, khown and designated as Unit No. 60. WHEREAS, such improvements have been completed upon said portion of Ardath 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 Ardath Avenue be, and they are hereby, accepted; and the contract with reference to the construction or such improvements be, and is hereby, found and declared fully completed and performed. 2. The Mayor, 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 pro- ceedings 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. REPORT OF THE ENGINEER AS TO FINAL COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS ON ARDATH AVENUE, 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 ARDATH AVENUE, from the east property line of Harrison Street to the west property line of Van Buren Street, known and designated as Unit No. 60. The said improvements having been completed in strict accordance with the terns 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 23rd day of June, 1952. /s/ F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. Moved by Alderman Willis that Resolution No. 209 be approved and passed as read. • Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Cox, Montgomery aid Mayor Faulk. Nays: None. REPORT OF THE ENGINEER AS TO FINAL COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS ON BLUFF 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 BLUFF STREET, from an imaginary line drawn perpendicularly across Bluff Street at a point 7z feet north of the north property line of Twenty-First Street to an imaginary line drawn perpendicu arty across Bluff Street at a point where said imaginary line is an east prolongation of the property line separating Lots 24 and 25, Block 9, Sibley Taylor Addition to the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, known and designated as Unit No. 64. The said improvements having been completed in strict accordance with the � f 178 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 23rd day of June, 1952. /s/ F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. RESOLUTION NO. 210' , RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVENEN S ON A PORTION OF BLUFF STREET AND DIRECTING } THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES 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 Bluff Street in said City to wit: BLUFF STREET, from an imaginary line drawn perpendicularly across Bluff Street at a point 7a feet north of the north property line of Twenty-First Street to an imaginary line drawn perpendicularly across Bluff Street at a point where said imaginary line is an east prolongation of the property line separating Lots 24 and 25, Block 9; Sibley Taylor Addition to the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, known and designated as Unit No. 64. and, WHEREAS, such improvements have been completed upon said portion of Bluff 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 TEE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: 1. The improvements on said portion of Bluff 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. Moved by Alderman Cox that Resolution No. 210 be approved and passed as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Cox, Montgomery and Mayor .Faulk. Nays: None. REPORT OF THE ENGINEER AS TO FINAL COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS ON BRILhdELL STREET, IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. TO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FAT,TS, TEXAS. Gentlemen: I beg to report that Stvakey 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: 1`. 1 ON BRIDWELL STREET, from the north curb line of Southern Avenue to the north property line of that portion of Keeler Avenue which intersects Bridwell Street on the east, known and designated as Unit No. 65. The said improvements having been completed in strict accordance with the p' L terms of said contract and specifications of said work adopted by theCity, I hereby recommend that the said improvements be finally accepted by the Board of Aldermen. P. Dated this 23rd day of June, 1952. /s/ F. M. Rugelsy, City Engineer RESOLUTION NO. 211 t RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF BRIDWELL STREET AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS t,r LEVIED. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, heretofore entered into a contract 179 with Stuckey Construction Company, a partnership, of Wichita Falls, Texas, for the V making.and construction of certain improvements on the following portion of Bridwell Street in said City to wit: BRINELL STREET, from the north curb line of Southern Avenue to the north property line of that portion of Keeler Avenue which intersects Bridwell Street on the east, known and designated as Unit No. 65. 9i WHEREAS, such improvements have been completed upon said portion of Bridwell and have been inspected and found to be complete in accordance with the contract therefor, THEREFORE, 10111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: VHF uuuiue 1. The improvements on said portion of Bridwell Street be, and they are 1111111111 hereby, accepted; and the contract with reference to the construction of such improve- I IIIIIIIHM ments be, and is hereby found aid declared fully completed and performed. WM 111111111:II III III 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 pro- , ceedings relating to such improvements and assessments; such certificates shall be01 delivered to said Company. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 1. 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. IIII 1111111111 1111011 Moved by Alderman Willis that Resolution No. 211 be approved and passed as read. 1111 Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Cox, Montgomery and Mayor Faulk. HIM Nays: None. 111 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 11,111 REPORT OF THE ENGINEER AS TO FINAL COMFlETION OF IMFROVEMEV'S ON BROAD IIIIIIIIII I 'STREET, IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. TO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS j 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 111111111111111 111111111111 streets and avenues in the City of Wichita Falk, Texas, has completed the improve- f ments: 11111111 • ON BROAD STREET, from the south property line of Twelfth Street to the north property line of Thirteenth Street, known and designated as Unit No. 66. 11 H'MI The said improvements having been completed in strict accordance with the terms of said contract and specifications of said work adopted by theCity, I hereby recommend that the said improvements be finally accepted by the Board of Aldermen. Dated this 23rd day of June, 195 2. /s/F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. ,i! IIIIMIN RESOLUTION NO. 212 ' 11 Nu RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF BROAD STREET AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SIECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED. 144,...... Iplim 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 Broad Street in said City to wit: BROAD STREET, from the south property line of Twelfth Street to the . north property line of Thirteenth Street, known and designated as Unit !� No. 66. and WHEREAS, such improvements have been completed upon said portion of Broad and have been inspected and found to be complete in accordance with the contract, therefor, THEREFORE, E BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, 1 TEXAS, THAT: 180 1. The improvements on said portion of Broad 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 proceed- ings 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 Cox that Resolution No. 212 be approved and passed as read. Motion seconded by Alderman WIViis.and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Cox, Montgomery, and Mayor Faulk. Nays: None. REPORT OF THE ENGINEER AS TO FINAL COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMEMIS ON SIXTEENTH 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 SIXTEENTH STREET, from the west property line of Austin Street to the east property line of Burnett Street, known and designated as Unit No. 97. 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 23 day of June, 1952. /s/F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. RESOLUTION NO.. 213 • RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF SIXTEENTH STREET AND DiR CTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF CE''TIFICATES 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 Sixteenth Street in . said City to wit: SIXTEENTH STREET; from the west property line of Austin Street to the east property line of Burnett Street, known and designated as Unit No. 97. and, WHEREAS, such improvements have been completed upon said portion of Sixteenth 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 Sixteenth 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 proceed- ings relating to such improvements and assessments; such certificates shall be delivered to said Company. 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in forde from and after its passage. Moved by Alderman Cox that Resolution No. 213 be approved and passed as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Cox, Montgomery and Mayor Faulk. Nays: None. 181 REPORT OF THE ENGINEER AS TO FINAL COMPLETION OF IMFROVEMENTE ON TRUEHEART AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. TO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA PALM', TEXAS. Gentlemen: 2 beg to report that Stuckey Constructiono,mpany, 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 TRUEHEART AVENUE, from the west property line of Brook Avenue to the west property line of Brook Avenue to the west property line of Baylor Avenue, known and.designated as Unit No. 107. The said improvements having been completed in strict accordance with the terns of said contract and specifications of said work adopted by theCity, I hereby recommend that the said improvements be finally accepted by the Board of Aldermen. Dated this 23rd day of June, 1952. /s/F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer RESOLUTION NO.214 ' k� RESOLUTION ACCEPTING R1 R.OVE ENTS ON A PORTION OF TRUEHEART AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES 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 Trueheart Avenue in , said City to wit: TRUEHEART AVENUE, from the west property line of Brook Avenue to the west property line of Baylor Avenue, known and designated as Unit No. 107. WHEREAS, such improvements have been completed upon said portion of Trueheart and have been inspected and found to be complete in accordance with the contract there- for, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED HY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: 1. The improvements on said portion of Trueheart Avenue be, and they are 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 execute same and impress thereon the corporate seal, all in accordance with the pro- ceedings 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 Cox that Resolution No. 211: be adopted and passed as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Cox, Montgomery and Mayor Faulk. p Nays: None. REPORT OF THE ENGINEER AS TO FINAL COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS ON BLUFF 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 BLUFF STREET, from the south property line of Fifteenth Street to, the north property line of Sixteenth Street, known and designated as Unit No. 119. 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 23 day of June, 1952 /s/ F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer. a m 182 RESOLUTION NO. 21,5 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF BLUn STREET AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES 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 Bluff Street in said City to wit: BLUFF STREET, from the south property line of Fifteenth Street to the north property line of Sixteenth Street, known•and designated as Unit No. 119. and, WHEREAS, such improvements have been completed upon said portion of Bluff 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 Bluff 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. Moved by Alderman Montgomery that Resolution No. 215 be approved and passed as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Cox, Montgomery and Mayor Faulk. Nays: None. X ORDINANCE NO. 1617 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PORTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 277 IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, HEREINABOVE REFERRED TO AS "THE STREET PROJECT" AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY TO FZECUTE AND THE CITY SECRETARY TO AFFIX THE CORPORATE SEAL AND ATTEST THE SAME, A CERTAIN CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION, RECONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, EXISTENCE AND USE OF THE SAID STREET PROJECT: FOR THE INDEMNIFICATION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, BY THE CITY AGAINST ALL DAMAGES TO ADJOINING, ABUTTING AND OTHER PROPERTY, AND FOR EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CLAIM OR SUIT THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE. , Moved by Alderman Willis that Ordinance No. 1617 be approved and passed as read. . Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Cox, Montgomery and Mayor Paulk. Nays: None. • eom ORDINANCE N0.1618 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INTEREST BEARING WARRANTS PAYABLE SEFTEMBER 15, 1952, WITH INTEREST FROM DATE AT THE RATE OF THREE PERCENT PER ANNUM, IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($64,000) TO THE GIFFORD HILL AMERICAN PIPE COMPANY; AND LI THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY EIGHT THOISAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($28,500) TO THE CITY NATIONAL BANK, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, SAME TO BE USED TO PAY CURRENT EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AND PARTICULARLY THE PRO- JECT AT SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, AND TO BE PAID OUT OF CURRENT REVENUES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FATJS AND PARTICULARLY THE PROCEEDS TO BE RECEIVED BY VIRTUE OF A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WHEREIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AM ES TO Pa THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS (4215,000) UFON THE COMPLETION OF A TWENTY FOUR INCH WATER MAIN TO SERVE SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, SUCH MAIN 18µ ORDINANCE NO. 1618 - Con't NOW BEING UNDER CONSTRUCTION: SUCH WARRANTS NOT TO BE ANY INCUMGRANCE UPON THE WATER DEPARTMENT PROI-BEETIES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND ARE TO BE PAID OUT OF THE CURRENT FUNIS OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Willis that Ordinance No. 1618 be approved and passed as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Cox, Montgomery and Mayor Faulk. Nays: None. ORDINANCE NO. 1619 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE, USE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF US HIGHWAY 277 and US HIGHWAY 287 IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FAT.TS, TEXAS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY SECRETARY TO AFFIX THE CORPORATE SEAL AND ATTEST THE SAME, A CERTAIN CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS PRO- VIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE, LEE, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF SAID PROJECT; FOR THE PAYMENT, BY THE STATE OF TEXAS, OF THE CONSTRUCTION COST; FOR THE PAYMENT, BY THE CITY, OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CCSTS; FOR THE ASSUMPTION, BY THE CITY, OF ALL DAMAGES TO ADJOINING, ABUTTING AND OTHER PROPERTY AND BUSINESS AND TO TENANT OR OCCUPANT THEREOF; FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AGAINST ALL SUCH DAMAGES AND EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CLAIM OR SUIT THEREFOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE. Moved by Alderman Willis that Ordinance No. 1619 be approved and passed as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried by the following vote: • Yeas: Aldermen Willis, Cox, Montgomery and Mayor Paulk. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman Willis that the Board of Aldermen authorize the issuance of a permit to W. E. Hammond (Tex Motel) to erect a neon sign, between the curb and sidewalk, at 704 North Scott St., providing'that same is erected in accordance with requirements of the City Engineer. It is expressly understood that this permit be issued for a period of one year only from date hereof and the City may cause the said sign to be removed when deemed necessary, by giving written notice 30 days in advance. Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried. Moved by Alderman Montgomery that permission be granted to Tex-Ad Company to place additional bus stop advertising benches, in accordance with existing agreement, at the following locations: Southwest corner 3rd &Scott, adjacent to Dick Woods Used car let. SE cor. 5th &Scott, ,adjacent to Nor. Tex. Motor Co. used car lot. SE corn. Lincoln&Scott, adj. Mid-Continent Supply Co. NW cor. 14th &Scott, adj. Trayham Mot. Co. Used car lot. NE cor. 11th&Broad, adj. Noel's Serv.Sta. SW cor. llth &Harrison, adj.proposed new Baptist Church. NE cor. llth & Tyler, adj. vacant lot. N E cor. 7th & Broadway, adj. Lang's Cafe. Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried. i' =r Moved by Alderman Cox that the Eity Engineer be directed to refuse clearances for utilities, until adequate sanitation is provided on the premises. Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried. fl 185= Moved by Alderman Montgomery that the Board of Aldermen authorize payment to Wichita General Hospital the sum of $6663.74 for charity patients for the month of May and direct the City to draw a warrant for the same, upon like payment by Wichita County. Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried. It The petition of George Dwyer to close Avenue W between Grand and Buchanan ✓Streets, exclusive of the alley, was viewed with favor, whereupon the following motion was had: Moved by Alderman Montgomery that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance to close Avenue W, between Grant and Buchanan Streets, exclusive of the alley, upon the terms and conditions proposed by Mr. Dwyer, and submit the same to the Council for further consideration. Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried. Moved by Alderman Willis that the Board of Aldermen approve and direct the City Tax Assessor and Collector to reduce the assessed valuation of R. W. Newman, from i$1500.00 to $980.00, by virtue of an error in the Tax Office. This property being assessed at 100 percent value, whereas the same should have been assessed at 65%. Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried. Moved by Alderman Cox that the Board of Aldermen authorize and direct the City Tax Assessor & Collector to reduce the assessed valuation of Acme Cleaners from `$11,740 to $7640.00, by virtue of an error in the Tax office, said property being assessed at 100 percent valuation, whereas sane should have been assessed at 65%. Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried. Moved by Aldermai Willis that the Board of Aldermen approve and authorize a tax refund to Joe Adair Jr. the spm of $22.68, for the year 1951, covering Lot 4, (%Block 98A, Highland Addition, by virtue of an error in the Tax Office, the above property having been assessed at $500, being-100% of the assessed value, whereas, the same should have been assessed at 65%. Further, to direct the City Clerk to draw a warrant for the same. Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried. At the 1951 Equalization Board Meeting, packers Food Stores were cited for the following values: Parker's No. 1 $39,500 Parkers No. 17 24,000 , Parker's No. 26 55,502 Parker's No. 2 80,000 Mr. Parker met with the Equalization Board, and the following figures were settled for: Parker's No. 1 17,490 Parker's No. 17 10,372 0kI Parker's No. 26 21,178 =ra^ ,Parker's No. 28 57,190 Due to an error, the cited values were put on the tax roll instead of the approved values. There;ore, Mr. Parker should receive the following refunds: Parker's No. 1 $308.114 Parker's No. 17 190.96 Parker's No. 26 480.76 0, lilt Parker's No. 28 319.34 $1299.20 # The above and foregoing tax matter was presented to the Council by City Manager Bill N. Taylor, thereupon the following motion was had: Moved by Alderman Montgomery that the Board of Aldermen approve a tax refund of $1299.20 to Parker's Food Stores,by virtue of an error in the Tax Office for the year 1951, subject to-the approval.' of the Tax Equalization Board. Further to direct the City Clerk to draw a warrant for the same, when and at such time as the refund has b€ i approved by the Tax Equalization Board. Motion seconded by Alderman Willis and carried. t{�y 186 , m Mr. Bill N. Taylor, City Manager Wichita Falls, Texas pear Sir: This is to certify that the Stuckey Construction Company has completed construction of the Kell Boulevard Project as per plans, speciations, and contract and within maximum calendar working days. It is our recommendation that the project be accepted and that final payment be made as per final estimate No. 7. ( /s/F. M. Rugeley, City Engineer J. M. Isbell, Paving Engineer. { Moved by Alderman Willis that the Board of Aldermen approve and accept the paving construction of Kell Boulevard, in accordance with the above and foregoing recommendation, and direct the City Clerk to draw a warrant for the final estimate No. 7. Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried. Moved by Alderman Montgomery that the Board of Aldermen authorize and direct the City Engineer to open Kell Boulevard to the public temporarily, by placing '- It-way stop signs at Brook, Harrison and Taft Streets, until such time as traffic signals are in operation. Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried. Moved by Alderman Montgomery that the Board of Aldermen authorize the execution of a Pipe Line License by and between the City and the M.K.&& T. R.R. Company, for the construction of a 24 inch water pipe across the Railroad Company1s ✓ premises, as described in the Pipe Line License Agreement, and to authorize and empower Mayor Kindel Faulk to execute the said Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls. Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried. Moved by Alderman Montgomery that theBoard of Aldermen authorize payment to Mrs C. A. Gillespie the sum of $35.67, being the amount due May 1, 1952, on a Water Main Contract between the City and Mrs C. A. Gillespie Aug. 13, 1951, and direct the City Clerk to draw a warrant for the same. Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried. Moved by Alderman Willis that the Board of Aldermen authorize payment to B. D. Norris the sum of $712.77, being the amount due April 30, 1952, on a Water Main contract entered into between the City and B. D. Norris, June 6, 1949. Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried. Moved by Alderman Cox that permission be granted to The Medical &Surgical c • Clinic for recessed angle parking on Grace Street, and that parking on Tent St. be restricted to parallel parking, that the alley be paved with concrete orbasphalt, nandcthat curbs and gutters be installed, all in accordance with plat submitted, said plat being attached hereto and made a part of the records hereof. l Motion seconded by Alderman Montgomery and carried. Moved by Alderman Montgomery that the City Attorney be directed to start ei procedure to prepare an appropriate zoning ordinance for the City and present the same to the Council at a future date for study by the Council. Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried. 187 A letter was presented from Mrs Blanch L. Hobson, directing attention to an /undesirable drainage condition at the west end of Woodale Street in Inglewood Addition. By common consent of the Council, the matter was referred to the City Engineer for - investigation and reply to the letter. Mayor Faulk read to the Council a petition, bearing approximately 68 signatures of citizens of Wichita Gardens, demanding that the City construct a water distribution system which will amply supply them with water. By common consent of the Council, the matter was deferred for further study and consideration. Moved by Alderman Willis that the Board of Aldermen authorize the issuance of c a license to E. E. Bowlen to operate a miniature golf course at 1607-09-11 Monroe St., under the terns and conditions set forth in the ordinance governing miniature golf courses. Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried. Moved by Alderman Montgomery that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Cox and carried. 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