Res 1193 5/18/1971RESOLUTION NO. //
WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the City of Wichita
Falls, Texas will construct certain waste water treatment facilities,
and it is deemed necessary and proper to apply for a Federal grant
under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, , Public Law 660 as
amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Gerald G. Fox, City Manager of the City of Wichita Falls,
or his successor, is hereby authorized and directed to make applica-
tion for a Federal grant under Public Law 660, as amended, and to
sign the Acceptance of the Offer, when made, and any other necessary
documents required to complete the project on behalf of the City of
Wichita Falls.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Wichita Falls will:
1. Acquire a fee simple title or such other estate or
interest in the site of the project, including the necessary ease-
ments and rights of way, as to assure undisturbed use and possession;
and that in the event such title, estate or interest in such site,
easements or rights of way may in the future be contested, the City
of Wichita Falls will defend and maintain its title in such site and
hold the United States Government blameless in such action; and that
before any federal payment is requested pursuant to a grant, the
City of Wichita Falls will provide certification as to the sufficiency
of such estate or interest.
2 . Provide an operation and maintenance manual for the
facilities which is acceptable to the State Water Pollution Control
Agency and the Environmental Protection Agency and will fulfill the
tasks described therein.
3. Provide the necessary funds which are estimated to be
approximately $2oS,0me.• `'°per annum for the proper operation and main-
tenance of the facilities .
4. Employ qualified personnel in accordance with the
recommendations or requirements of the State Water Pollution Control
Agency to operate the waste water treatment facilities; and will
require its consulting engineer or agent to provide certain on-the-job
training for employees during start-up of the facilities.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS the 18th day of May, 1971.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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City Clerk