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Ord 18-90 3/20/1990 • ORDINANCE NO. �� / AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 1V OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE REGULATION OF WEEDS, RUBBISH AND UNSANITARY MATTER. WHEREAS, the existence of weeds, rubbish and unsanitary matter or property is unsightly and presents potential health hazards. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Chapter 18, Article 1V of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows: "ARTICLE IV. WEEDS, RUBBISH AND UNSANITARY MATTER Sec. 18-46. Definitions. For the purpose of this article the following words shall have the meaning herein ascribed to them: Any and all other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter of whatever nature. The words "any and all other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter of whatever nature" shall include all uncultivated vegetable growth, objects and matter not included within the meaning of the other terms, as herein used, or any other matter or thing which is liable to produce or tend to produce an unhealthy, unwholesome or unsanitary condition. Lot or parcel of real estate. The words "lot or parcel of real estate" , as herein used, shall be held to include, in addition to those grounds within their respective boundaries, all lots or parcels of ground lying and being adjacent thereto and extending beyond the property line of any such lot or parcel of real estate to the curb line of adjacent streets where a curb line has been established, and any abutting rights-of-way beyond the property line where no curb line has been established, and also to the center of adjacent alleys. Rubbish. All refuse, tin cans, old vessels of all sorts, useless articles, discarded clothing and bottles of all sorts, and other non- decayable wastes. Weeds. The word "weeds" , as herein used, shall include all rank or uncultivated vegetable growth or matter which: (a) Has grown to more than (9) inches in height; or (b) Creates an unsanitary condition or becomes a breeding place for mosquitoes, rodents, vermin or other disease carrying pests regard- less of the height of the growth; or (c) Endangers property or is liable to be fired. Sec. 18-47. Accumulation of weeds, rubbish, etc. Whenever and wherever weeds, rubbish or any other objectionable, unsightly and unsanitary matter of whatever nature shall exist, cover- ing or partly covering the surface of any lot or parcel of real estate within the city, such condition is hereby declared to be unlawful, and the prompt abatement of which shall be a public necessity. Sec. 18-48. Removal (a) It shall be the duty of the person owning or having posses- sion of any lot or parcel upon which conditions as defined in Section 18-47 exist to promptly remove or abate such condition. Upon failure to abate or correct such condition, the city may cause the same to be done and pay therefore, and charge the cost and expense incurred in having such work done for improvements made to the owner of such property. If such costs and expenses are unpaid, the city shall have the right to fix a lien or file suit seeking payment in a court of competent jurisdiction. (b) The cost of work done or improvements made in abating such condition shall, when performed by private, independent contractors or the city, be the actual cost to the city and an administrative fee of Fifty Dollars ($50. 00) per lot or parcel of land. Sec. 18-49. Same--Removal by city; costs become lien on property. In the event the owner shall fail or refuse to abate such condition, the city may cause such condition to be abated and when the same is done the city health officer shall compile the cost of such work done or improve-ments made and shall charge such costs against the owner of such premises. A certified copy of such costs shall also be filed with the county clerk, and when the same is so filed the city shall have a privilege lien upon such lot or parcel of real estate, second only to tax liens and liens for street improvements, to secure the expenditures so made, and ten per cent (10%) interest on the amount from the date of such payment, and after the fixing of any such lien and for any such expenditures, and interest, suit may be instituted and recovery and foreclosure had in the name of the city in any court of competent jurisdiction and in any suit or action, the statement of charges so made or a certified copy thereof, shall be prima facie proof of the amount expended in any such work or improvements. Sec. 18-50. Prohibitions and remedies of article not exclusive. The enumerations of the unlawful conditions and the remedy for abating the same, as set out in this chapter shall not be exclusive but cumulative. Sec. 18-51. Penalty for violation of article. In addition to the other remedies contained in this article, in the event the owner or person having possession or control of such property shall fail or refuse to abate such condition, said person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) and each day such viola- tion continues shall constitute a separate offense. " PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20th day of March, 1990. A Y O R ATTEST: TY CLERK Ad 356966 ORDINANCE 9D ORDINANCE WAIVING IVING APPEN- Affidavit of Publication DIX A,SUBDIVISIONS SECTION 9(B)(2) (a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO THE ST aTE OF TEXAS PLACING CURB AND GUTTER ON TURTLE CREEK RANCH ROAD,LOTS 2 AND 41B,R!PLAT COUNTY OF WICHITA OF LOT 1,BLOCK 1,CIMARRON SUBDIVISION. ORDINANCE NO.10-90 re} 4th AP ri I ORDINANCE WAIVING APPEN- DIX A,SUBDIVISIONS SECTION On this day of 9(B)(2)(a)OF THE CODE ORDI- NANCES WITH RESPECT TO 1990 PLACING CURB AND GUTTER ON CALIFORNIA STREET ADJA• A.D. personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority 2-B OF THE TEE EAST LINE EE LOT Da r i c e- lying 2-B OF TH!WOODY PARTlE AD- DITION, bookkeeper ORDINANCE NO.11-90 ORDINANCE WAIVING SEC- TION 22-1(a)(9)OF THE CODE for the Times Publishin g Company of Wichita Falls, publishers of the Wichita Falls p an y p OF ORDINANCES TO PERMIT SIGNS IN PARKS DURING CITY Times/Record News, a newspaper published at Wichita Falls in Wichita County, RECREATION EVENTS. ORDINANCE NO.12-90 Texas, and upon being duly sworn by me, on oath states that the attached ORDINANCE WAIVING SEC- TION 22-1 OF THE CODE OF advertisement i ORDINANCES AND RESOLE is a true and correct copy of advertising published UTION NO. 183-82 REQUIRING one (1) A$2.00 PER PLAYER FEE AT THE in issues thereof on the following dates: TENNIS CENTERS. ORDINANCE NO.13-90 March 31, 1990 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDI- NANCE NO. 85-87 TO REDUCE PLATTING FEES FOR LARGE PLATS AND TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR RELEASING RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENT ENCROACH- MENTS. ORDINAN4-90 Bookkeeper for Times Publishing Company AMENDING AMENDING SEC- TION 7-16, PARAGRAPH (31) of Wichita Falls OF ORDINANCE NO. 41-89, CHANGING THE COMPO- SITION,TERMS OF OFFICE,AND - QUORUM OF THE BUILDING AL) Subscribed and sworn to before me this the day and year first above written. CODE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS r AND APPEALS. ORDINANCE NO.15-90 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY ��� -y_ OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, 7, ia` i fih Ser'P.,° i 5 (/ t✓ CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF A SANITARY SEWER LINE LOCATED WITHIN "E LOT 1,BLOCK 1,SIKES SINTER ;;qax ctif ADDITION, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE ?"'^.Y." ,?3' i'742 CONVEYANCE OF THE PORTION , cg ;,tq,?,rrt. nr;,. OF THE EASEMENT CLOSED AND VACATED TO THE FEE OWNER; FINDING AND DETERMINING THE MEETING THAT THIS ORDI- NANCE IS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IN AC- CORDANCE WITH THE LAW. ORDINANCE NO.16-90 ORDINANCE WAIVING THE PENALTY AND INTEREST PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 48-83 FOR DEUNQUENT TAXES DUE TO CITY ON TAX ACCOUNT NUMBER 0720-077-0100. ORDINANCE NO.17-90 ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC- TION 29-1 54 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF FINES FOR PARKING METERS. ORDINANCE NO.18-90 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18,ARTICLE IV OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE 1 - • REGULATION Of WEEDS, RUB- - - BISH, AND UNSANITARY MAT- • • TER. ORDINANCE NO.19-90 ORDINANCE FROM THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS ORDERING - THAT A PROPOSITION QUES- TION BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD MAY 5, 1990,FOR VOTERS'CONSIDER- ATION CONCERNING THE PROPOSITION OF ADOPTING ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAX FOR ECONOMIC AND IN- DUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT.