Ord 3513 7/24/1979 ORDINANCE NO. ATT, :1
ORDINANCE EXTENDING STATE OF DISASTER EMERGENCY
FOR SEVEN DAYS, AND EXTENDING CONTROL OF RENTS.
WHEREAS, the state of emergency declared by Ordinance
No. 3512 automatically terminates on July 25, 1979, by
virtue of Article 5890 (e) , Revised Civil Statutes of Texas;
and,
WHEREAS , the aftermath of the tornado still creates
an emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Prior approval having been given by the
Governor, the state of disaster emergency in the City of
Wichita Falls is hereby extended for a period of seven days,
ending August 1, 1979, such extension being reasonably necessary
to protect the health, life and property of the City and its
inhabitants.
SECTION 2. Finding that there has been a substantial
disruption of the local free competitive market in the
rental of housing units, the maximum rental prices establish-
ed by Ordinance No. 3511 to be charged by lessors or owners
of apartments, duplexes, multi-family dwellings, rooming
houses, hotels and motels, are hereby extended for a period
of fifteen days, through August 10, 1979.
SECTION 3. Any violations of this ordinance shall
subject the offender to the penalties provided in Article
5890 (e) , Revised Civil Statutes of Texas.
SECTION 4. Because of the destruction of property
and disruption of the competitive market caused by the April
10 tornado, this ordinance is declared to be an emergency
ordinance, and shall become effective upon its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 24th day of July 1979.
MAYOR
ATTEST: l
City Clerk