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Min 09/11/1920 I • • The Mayor presented to the Board for its consideration, and act- ion thereon, and ordinance entitled ORDINANCE 308. "AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AND C. R. NICHOLS,CON- TRACTOR; FOR THE FURNISHING OF MATERIALS AND LABOR IN THE CONSTRUCTION OW A COMPLETE SEWER SYSTEM IN AND FOR TEE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; PROVIDING THE METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR SAID MATERIALS AND WORK BY THE ISSUANCE OF WARRANTS AND BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF A TAX TO AY THE INTEREST THEREON AND TO CREATE A SINNING FUND FOR THEIR REDEMPTION AT MATURITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY". It was moved by Alderman W. S. Curlee, seconded by Alderman Bralley that the ordinance be read in full. Motion carried and the ordinance wax read infull by the City Clerk. Moved by Alderman W. S. Curlee seconded by Alderman W. G. Bralley that the ordinance pass its first reading. ayes; Aldermen W. S. Curlee, W. G. BRAlley W. N. Bonner, M. 0 MCDOwell. Nays; None. Moved by Alderman Curlee that the mayor be authorized to sign contract with C. R. Nichols for construction of the new Sewer System, which motion was seconded by Alderman Bonner and carried. The Board of Alderman then adjourned until 10:30 A. M. Sept. 11th, 1920. City Hall, City of Wichita Falls, Texas. September 11th, 1920. The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Dimas, met in adjourned regular session at the City Hall in said City, on this the llth day of September, A. D. 1920. PRESENT: • W. D. Cline, Mayor, ' W. S. Curies, ) W. N. Bonner, ) M. 0. McDowell, ) Aldermen. W. G. Bralley, ) and, George W. Thorburn, City Clerk. when there came before the Board for its third reading and final passages an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ORDERING TWAT AN ELECTION BE HELD WITHIN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, ON OCTOBER 12th, 1920, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER THE BOARD OF ALDER:ER OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS'{' TEXAS,WILL BE AUTHORIZ'D TO ISSUE THE BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF 4700,000.00 for the urpose of constructing a complete sanitary sewer SYSTEM IN AND FOR Slid CITY; IN THE AMOUNT OF $260,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTi ING STORM SEWERS; IN THE AMOUNT OF 4340,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE PP CONSTRUCTING ERMANENT STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN R;AIB CITY;AND IN THE AMOUNT OF'E00,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS AND EXTEUSIONS TO THE PRESENT SYSTEM OF WATER WORKS TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AND AVAILABLE WATER SUPPLY AND PLANT FOR SAID CITY; IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND (425,000.00) Dollars, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A PUBLIC BUILDING; to-wit, AN INCINERATOR; IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND )475,000.00) DOLLARS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING PUBLIC BUILDINGS,TO-WIT, THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS TO AND REPAIRS OF CITY HOSPITAL; IN THE AM-:TNT OF TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND (°25,000.00) DOLLARS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING PUBLIC PARKS PLAY GROUNDS AND CEMETERIES. SAID BONDS TO MATURE SERIALLY, OR OT$ 21 HNRWISE, WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE • • are. .2 CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, NOT TO EXCEED FORTY YEARS FROM 7`1EIR DATE' AND TO BEAR INTEREST At THE RATE OF SIX PER CENTUM (6%) PER ANNUM PAYABLE SEMI-ANNUALLY, AND WHETHER SAID BOARD OF ALDERMEN SHALT, BE AUTHORIZED TO LEVY A TAX FOR EACH OF SAID PROPOSED SERIES OF BONDS SUFFICIENT TO PAY TEE ANNUAL INTEREST THEREON AND PROVIDE A. SINKING FUND TO RETIRE THEM AT MATURITY; AND DECLAre AN ER GENCY." Moved by Alderman M. 0. McDowell, seconded by Alderman W. S. Curls that the ordinance be read in full, Motion c rried and the City Clerk read the ordinance in cull. Moved by Alderman M. 0. McDowell, seconded by Alderman W. S. Curies, that the ordinance be finally passed. AYES: ALDERMEN W. S. Curlee, X. 0. McDowell, W. G. Bralley, W. N. Bonner and /I NAYS: None. Then there came before the Board for second reading, an ordi- nance entitled "AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WICHITA. FALLS AND C. R. NICHOLS, CONTRACTOR,FOR �• TEN FURNISHING OF MATERIALS AND LABOR IN THE CONSTRUCT - ION OF A COMPLETE SEWER SYSTEM IN AND FOR THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; PROVIDING THE METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR SAID MATERIALS AND WORK BY THE ISSUANCE OF WARRANTS AND BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF A TAX TO DAY THE INT- EREST THEREON AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND FOR THEIR REDEIE2TION AT MATURITY: AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY". Moved by aldermen M. 0. McDowell seconded by Alderman W. S. lee that the ordinance be read by caption. Motion carried and the ordinance as read by caption. Moved by Alderman M. 0. McDowell seconded by Alderman W. S. Curlee that the ordinance be passed. Ayes; Aldermen M. 0. McDowell, W. S. Curlee, W. N. Bonner, N. G. Bralley. Nays: None. Moved by Alderman McDowell that the following prices for mater- ial for the constructio n of the Sanitary Sewer, made by the San Antonio Sewer Pipe Works, on Aug. 6th, 1920, be approved and that the City pay the San Antonio Sewer Pipe Co., direct for this material. Which motion was seconded by Alderman Ourlee and carried. 6817 ft. 3 ' Segment Blocks (South Side) 44.23 ft. 3000 " 3 " " " " " 3.85 " 3979 ' 33" " " " TT 3.52 " 6079 ' 30" " " IT " 3.19 " 8005 ' 24" D. S. Sewet Pipe(North " ) 2.88 " 9750 ' 18" D. S. Sewer pipe( South Side) 41.575 " 1670 ' 18" D. S. Sewer Pipe(North Side) 1.575 " 8437 ' 15" D. S. Sewer Pipe(South side) 1.125 " V50 ' 15" D. S. Sewer Pipe(North Side) 1.125 " 5292 ' 12" D. S. Sewer Pipe(South Side) .75 " 2250 ' 12" D. S. Sewer Pipe(North Side) .75 " 1830 ' 10" Standard Sewer Pipe (South Side).5259 fobt. 1650 ' 10" " IT " (North " ).52591 " 5688 ' 8" " " " (South " ).375¢ " 2280 ' B" " " " (North " 376V " 53220' 6" " " " (South Sidel.26254 " 26100' 6" " " " (North Side1.262591 " Terms: If paid within 10 from date of invoice 5% off or 30 days nett. Freight allowed at freight rate Aug. 6th, 1920. 22 • agite, ORDINANCE 301. r 4 An ordinance granting to the North Texas Gas Cp. the right to increase its rates for natural gas sold to gas users within the City pf t WbcAgta Falls, Wichita Cpunty, Texas, and fixing the price to be charged by it for natural gas sold within the said City of Wichita Falls, Texas, and am- ending "An Ordinance giving and granting to M. W. Baham, his associates and assigns the right to construct and operate gas works in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, and the right to lay mains and pipes and make all connections in the streets andcalleys of the City of Wichita Falls and to do all other things necessary to the o eration of said gas works" in so far as it conflicts with the provisions of this ordinance, was on motion of Alderman McDowell, seconded by Alderman Curlee placed on its irkrird reading by the following yea and nay vote: Alderman Curlee yea Bralley yea Bonner yea McDowell yea Mayor Cline then declared Ordinance No. 301 passed on its third, reading by all the Aldermen present voting yea. Moved be Alderman McDowell that Ordinance No. 301 be passed Kaimma !as read" Which motion was seconded by Aldermen Bonner and carried. ORDINANCE 302. 24 An ordinance granting to the Wichita Falls Electric Co. its successors and assigns the right privilege and franchise to own, construct and maintain over certain streets and alleys in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, a rail-road spur track was on motion of Alderman BRAlley seconded by Alderman McDowell placed on its , third reading by the following yea and nay vote: Alderman Curlee yea Bralley yea " Bonner yea McDowell yea Mayor Cline then declared Ordinance No. 302 passed on its ;third reading by all the Aldermen present voting yea. Moved by Alderman McDowell that Ordinance No. 302 be passed "as read". Which motion was seconded by Aldermen Bonner and carried. ORDINANCE 303. An ordinance prohibiting any person, firm, or corporation, rep- resentative or employe of said corporation not authorized by City officials to do so from tearing down, removing or destroying street or alley barricades in the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, stating conditions under which barricades are to be removed and providing for a penalty was on motion of Alderman Curies, seconded by Alderman Bralley placed onits ?tbi#d, .::xfaxzl reading by the following yea and nay vote: Alderman Curlee yea Bralley yea Bonner yea " McDowell Yea. Mayor Cline then declared Ordinance No. 303 passed on its thdxdd reading by all the Aldermen present voting yea. Moved by Alderman McDowell that Ordinance No. 303 be passed "as read". Which motion was seconded by Aldermen Bonner and carried. 23 • • og4L • Moved by alderman McDowell that the Mayor be authorized to accept the proposition on five warrants made by C. R. Nichols which motion was seconded by Alderman Bralley and carried. Moved by Ald. McDowell that Julian Montgomery be authorized to go to Austin and lease two Goverment trucks which motion was seconded by Alderman Bonner and carried. Board of Alderman then adjourned until 10:30 A. M. Sept. 13#h. 1920. AT 10:30 A. M. Sept. 13th, The Board of Aldermen met in ad- journed session with mayor W. D. C.iue presiding and Aldermen J. M. McFall, W. I,- S. Curlee, W. N. Bonner, W. G. Bralley-and City Clerk Thorburn in attendance. � Moved by Alderman Bonner and seconded by Alderman Curlee that whereas on this day the affidavit of C. B. McKinney President of the North 11 Texas Gas CO has been received showing compliance with the terms of the ordi- nance increasing Gas rates to seventy five cents less discount, therefore said affidavit be ordered filed in connection with said ordinance and as a part thereof. Which motion was carried by the following vote. W. N. Bonner, - Yea W. S. Curies, - Yea W. G. Bralley, - Yea J. M. McFall - Yea. Then there came be"ore the Board for it�_ird reading and final passage an ordinance No. 308. "AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AND C. R. NICHOLS, CONTRACTOR,FOR • • THE FURNISHING OF MATERIALS AND LABOR IN THE CON- STRUCTION OF A COMPLETE SEWER SYSTEM IN AND FOR THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; PROVIDING THE METHOD OF PAY LENT FOR SAID MATERIALS AND WORK BY THE ISSUANCE OF WARRANTS AND BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF A TAX TO PAY THE INTEREST THEREON AND THE CREATE A SINKING FUND FOR THEIR REDEMPTION AT MATURITY;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY". Moved by Alderman M. 0. McDowell secoded by Alderman W. S. Curlee that the ordinance be read in full. Motion carried and the City Clerk read the ordinance in full. Moved by Alderman M. 0. McDowell seconded by Alderman W. S. 2 Curlee that the ordinance be finally passed. Ayes; M. 0. McDowell, W. S. Curlee, W. N. Bonner, W. G. Bralley, J. M. McFall. Nays; None. The ordinance follows: "AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AND C. R. NICHOLS, CONTRACTOR, FOR THE FURNISHING OF MATERIALS AND LABOR IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMPLETE SEWER SYSTEM IN AND FOR THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; PROVIDING THE METHOD, OF PAYMENT FOR SAID ATERIALS AND ,ORK BY THE ISSUANCE OF • WARRANTS AND BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF A TAX TO PAY THE INTEREST THEREON AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND FOR THEIR REDEMPTION AT TAT _, TY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, has heretofore determined the necessity for the construction of sewer improvements within and for the said City, and on the 21st day of February,. 1920, entered into contract Aith C. R. Nichols, of said Wichita County and 24 State of Texas, for the construction of certain sewer improvements in and for said City, as in hereinafter more fully set out; and- WHEREAS, certain changes have been agreed upon in the clans and specifications, and said specifications and the contract hereinbefore referred to changed and modified in the matter of the method of the payment of the contractor and the rate of interest the evidences of the indebtedness issued to the Contractor shall bear, and other changes, which changes and modifications have been agreed upon, in writing, by and between the parties hereto, after approval by the Board of Aldermen, said changed or modified contract being in words and figures follows, towit: Mr. H. C. Fitzgerald then filed a petition to o en a Grocery store adjacent to and near 1604 Huff Street Which was referred to the City Engineer as the location is situated in what shows to be an alley. Moved by Alderman McFall that the City Clerk be authorized to issue warrant to the chamber of Commerce for Three hundred dollars200.00 for half amount due on "White way" on a frontage of 200 feet at City Hall, and also issue warrant for Two hundred and fifty dollars ( 250.00) to W. F. Weeks for legal services in the Southwestern Bell Telephone case on Increase of rates. Which motion was seconded by Alderman Curlee and carried. ORDINANCE 309, 24 "An ordinance regulating the kind and condition of containers and utensils used in the dispensing of soft drinks and certain confections to • the public within the City of Wichita Falls, Texas and prescribing a penalty" was on motion of Alderman Curlee seconded by Alderman McDowell put on its first reading by the following yea and nay vote: Alderman Me well yea C rlee yea McFall yea Bralley yea Bonner • yea Mayor Cline then declared Ordinance 309, passed on its first reading by all of the Alderman present voting yea. The Board of Alderman then adjourned Read and approved this Ai day of i' / 1920 ATTEST: se .25