Res 2258 12/5/1978RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH MR. J.P. LEWALLEN FOR HIS SERVICES AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FARMERS MARKET
WHEREAS, The City of Wichita Falls has committed itself to the
construction of a Farmers Market to provide area farmers with a local outlet for
their produce; and,
WHEREAS, recent bids received for the construction came in 50% higher
than funds available; and,
WHEREAS, the City can save a substantial amount of money by hiring a
construction manager and serving as its own prime contractor; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. J.P. Lewallen has served in this capacity for many years
on jobs in the Wichita Falls area; and,
WHEREAS, his proposal offering to serve in this capacity was the
best submitted; and,
WHEREAS, he agrees to have the Farmers Market built by May 1, 1979
for the $240,000 available for this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT,
Gerald G. Fox, in his capacity as City Manager, is hereby authorized
to enter into a contract with Mr. J.P. Lewallen for his services as construction
manager for the construction of the Farmers Market, for a total contract fee of
15,000.
PASSED THIS THE 6—'/
day of C- 4- iC/ 1978.
M A Y O R
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK