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Wichita Falls,lexas.
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August 29th,1921.
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, met in regular
session on the above date with the following present:-
W. N. Bonner, Mayor Pro-tem
W. S. Curlee 0
J. F. Reed 0
J. B. Fitts 0 ALDERMEN
R. E. Shepherd 0
Geo W. Thorburn, City Clerk.
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Moved by Alderman Curlee, "That R. E. Shepherd be authorized to
purchase an adding machine for the City Clerk's Department".
Motion seconded by Alderman Fitts and carried.
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Moved by Alderman Aced, "That the City Engineer be directed to move
trees on Indiana Avenue and make paving on same uniform in width from Stxth
to Front Street".
Motion seconded by Alderman Shepherd and carried
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Moved by Alderman Curlee, "That the petition asking the City to
open up a road through property owned by Dave Black be tabled,
Motion seconded by Alderman Shepherd, and carried.
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ORDINANCE 380
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION IN THE
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS,TEXAS,FOR TEE YEAR A. D. 1921,AND ALZO,LEVYING AN OCCU-
PATION TAX ON ALL OCCUPATIONS TAXABLE UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS,
AND THE CHARTER AND ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY.
was on motion of Alderman C'xrlee, seconded by Alderman Fitts, placed
on its third And final reading, and passed by following vote:-
Yeas: Curlee, Fitts, Reed, Shepherd,
Nayes: None.
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ORDINANCE 381
"AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY
GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS FOR ONE YEAR BEGINNING APRIL FIRST
1921 ENDING MARCH THIRTY FIRST, 1922."
was on motion of Alderman Curlee, seoondet by Alderman Fitts, placed
on its third and final reading and passed by following vote:-
Yeas: Curlee, Titta, '.teed, Shepherd.
Nayea: None.
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ORDINANCE 382
AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF FILMORE STREET
BETWEEN THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF AVENUE "F" AND THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF
AVENUE "G" DESIGNATING THE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF IMPROVSMENT,AND 'PROVIDING
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF BY CONTRACT,AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE
COST b2 SUCH IMPROVEMENTS,LEVYING ASSESSMENT THEREFOR,AND FIXING TEE TERMS AND
TIMES OF PAYLENT,AND TEE RATE OF INTEREST TIIT.EON,AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES.
was on motion of ALDF2M N Curlee, seconded by Alderman Fitts, placed
on its second reading and passed by following vote:-
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Yeas: Curiae, Fitts, Reed, Shepherd.
Nayes: None.
ORDINANCE 383
"AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY LOAN FOR
TEE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS TEXAS NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF 4200,000.00 FIXING
TEE TERMS THEREOF, DATE OF PAYMENT,RATE OF INTEREST AND-PROVIDING FOR AN
EMERGENCY".
Was on motion by Alderman Fitts, seconded by Alderman Shepherd
placed on its first reading and passed by following vote:-
Yeas: Curiae, Fitts, Reed, Shepherd.
Hayes: None.
ORDINANCE 384
"AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAVEL AND TRAFFIC ON THE STREATS OF THE
CITY OF NICHITA FALLS TEXLS,PROYIDING FOR A PENALTY'AND DECLARING AN E',lERGENCY".
Was on motion of Alderman Fitts, seconded by Alderman Shepherd,
placed on its first reading and passed by following vote:-
Yeas: Curiae, Fitts, Reed, Shepherd.
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ORDINANCE 385
"AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION FROM GOING
UPON ANY SI➢EWALK IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, OR UPON ANY PLATFORM OF ANY
RAILROAD COMPANY AT OR NEAR ANY RAILROAD STATION AND SOLICITING PATRONAGE FOR
ANY HOTEL INN OR BOARDING HOUSE OR FOR ANY PERSON ENGAGAD IN THE SERVICE CAR,
TRANSFER OR BAGGAGE BUSINESS, AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY".
Was on motion of Alderman Fitts, seconded by Alderman Curiae,
placed on its first reading and passed by following vote:-
Yeas: Curiae, Fitts, Reed, Shepherd.
Hayes: None.
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Moved by Alderman Curlee, that the following resolution be adopted
Motion carried by following vote:
Yeas: Curlee, Fitts, Reed, Shepherd.
Hayes: None.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, contracts in writing between the Texas Bitulithic Company
and the City of .iehita Falls, for the parforming of all work of excavation
in connection with the improvement of Filmore Street,from the North property
line of Avenue "F" to the North prorerty line of Avenue "G", and binding the
City of Wichita Falls, for the prices therein named, and upon the terms therein
set forth, to do and perform all work of excavation upon said street, as is
provided in the contract, being one contract for said street, are this day
presented to the Board of aldermen for adoption and approval; and
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WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable to enter into said contracts
upon the terms set forth therein, and for the compensation therein provided.
THEREFORE, be it Resolved by the Board of Aldermen of the City
of Wichita Falls:
1.
That. the City of Wichita Falls do enter into contracts with
the Texas Bitulithic Company, binding the City to do and perform all the work
of excavation shown in said contract , and on the said street, begin a separate
contract for each of the said portions of the street above set forth, at and
for the prices and upon the terms therein stipulated and set forth.
2.
That the said contract is hereby approved and adopted, and
the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and sign the said con-
tract in the name of the city.
3.
That this resolution shall take effect from and after its
passage.
Moved by Alderman Curlee that the Board of Aldermen adjourn u_t
until 4:30 P. M. Tuesday August 30th, 1. D. 1921.
Motion seconded by Alderman Fitts, and carried.
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Morgan Building
Wichita galls, Texas.
August 30th, 1921.
The Board of Aldermen of the City• of Wichita Falls, Texas,
met in regular adjourned session on the above date with the following present:-
W. N. Bonner, Mayor Pro-tem
W. S. Curlee J
J. F. Reed f
J. B. Fitts E
Geo W. Thorburn, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE 382
IN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF FILMORE
STREET BETWEEN THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF AVENUE "F" AND THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE
OF AVENUE "G" DESIGNATING THE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF IMPROVEMENT, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF BY CONTRACT, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE
COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS,LEVYING ASSESSMENT T HEREFOR,AND FIXING TEE TERMS AND
TIMES OF PAYMENT ENT AND THE RATE OF INTEREST T HEREON,AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES.
Was on motion of Alderman Curlee, seconded by Alderman Fitts,
placed on its third and final reading, and passed by following vote:
Yeas: Curlee, Reed, Fitts.
Nayes: None.
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ORDINANCE 384
"AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAVEL AND TRAFFIC ON THE STREETS OF
THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS TEXAS PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Was on motion of Alderman Curlee, seconded by Alderman Fitts,
placed on its second reading and passed by following vote:-
Yeas: Curlee, Reed, Fitts.
Nayes: None.
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ORDINANCE 386
"AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION FROM
GOING UPON ANY SIDEWALK IN TEE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, OR UPON ANY PLATFORM OF
ANY RAILROAD COMPANY AT OR NEAR ANY RAILROAD STATION AND SOLICITING PATRONAGE
FOR ANY HOTEL INN OR BOARDING HOUSE OR FOR ANY PERSON ENGAGED IN THE SERVICE
CAR, TRANSFER OR BAGGAGE BUSINESS. AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY".
Was on motion of Alderman Curlee, seconded by Alderman Fitts,
placed on its second reading and passed by following vote:
Yeas: Curlee, Fitts, Reed.
Nayes: None.
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