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Min 02/07/1978 552 Wichita Falls , Texas Memorial Auditorium Bldg. February 7 , 1978 Items 1 & 2 The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in regular session on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 8:30 o'clock A.M. , with the following members present. Jerry Mathis Mayor Hardy McAlister Fred E. Bassett Carol Russell Aldermen Ray Ashbrook W. E. Ryle Peggy McCullough Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Gerald Carlson Chief Accounting Officer Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk The invocation was given by Lynn Rhodes, Tenth and Broad Church of Christ. Item 3 Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that minutes of the meeting held January 17, 1978, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Ashbrook, and carried unanimously. Items 4 through 9 Moved by Alderman Bassett that the following items on the consent agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Ashbrook, and carried by the following vote: ORDINANCE NO. 3284 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF WISCONSIN AVENUE WITHIN WESTMORELAND PARK ACREAGE SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. Ayes : Aldermen McAlister, Bassett, Ashbrook, Ryle, Alderwomen Russell and McCullough Nays : None ,;RESOLUTION NO. 2083 RESOLUTION APPROVING PIPELINE LICENSE WITH MISSOURI-KANSAS-TEXAS RAILROAD COMPANY FOR SEWER LINE IN RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, THAT: That certain pipeline license, a copy of which is attached hereto, between the City and Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company for a sanitary sewer line in the railroad right-of-way is hereby approved, and the Mayor is authorized to execute same for the City of Wichita Falls. Ayes : Aldermen McAlister, Bassett, Ashbrook, Ryle, Alderwomen Russell and McCullough Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 2084 RESOLUTION APPROVING EASEMENT TO TEXAS ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINE AT WEEKS PARK. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain easement, a copy of which is attached hereto, from the City of Wichita Falls to Texas Electric Service Company, for an electric distribution line on a ten foot wide strip of land in Weeks Park, is hereby approved and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. 553 Items 4 through 9, cont'd. RESOLUTION NO. 2085 RESOLUTION APPROVING EASEMENT TO TEXAS ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINE AT WEEKS PARK. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain easement, a copy of which is attached hereto, from the City of Wichita Falls to Texas Electric Service Company, for an electric distribution line on a ten foot wide strip of land in Weeks Park, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Ayes : Aldermen McAlister, Bassett, Ashbrook, Ryle, Alderwomen Russell and McCullough Nays : None _ , RESOLUTION NO. 2086 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN LIONS PARK AND HAMILTON PARK. WHEREAS, the City desires to make certain improvements in Hamilton Park, which will cost $24,575; and, WHEREAS, matching funds are available through a federal grant for this type of development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The City Manager is hereby authorized to file an application for such federal grant with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; the City Manager is further authorized to execute any necessary documents required to carry out and complete such grant, including the execution of the grant agreement. Ayes : Aldermen McAlister, Bassett, Ashbrook, Ryle, Alderwomen Russell and McCullough Nays : None The low bid for an annual supply of linen service for various city departments was awarded to National Linen Service in the amount of $8,712.60. Ayes : Aldermen McAlister, Bassett, Ashbrook, Ryle, Alderwomen Russell and McCullough Nays : None ,RESOLUTION NO. 2087 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT FOR JASPER STREET WATER TREATMENT PLANT WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES PROJECT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Power Builders , Inc. , for the Jasper Street Water Treatment Plant Waste Disposal Facilities project, a copy of which change order is attached hereto, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Ayes : Aldermen McAlister, Bassett, Ashbrook, Ryle, Alderwomen Russell and McCullough Nays : None Minutes of the meetings of the following boards and commissions were received. a. Planning Board - January 11 , 1978 b. Board of Adjustments and Appeals - January 27, 1978 c. Mayor's Commission on Status of Women - January 12, 1978 4 Ayes: Aldermen McAlister, Bassett, Ashbrook, Ryle, Alderwomen Russell and McCullough Nays : None /A public hearing on demolition of hazardous structures was set for t"arch 7, 1978. Ayes : Aldermen McAlister, Bassett, Ashbrook, Ryle, Alderwomen Russell and McCullough Nays: None 554 (Item 1Oa f A public hearing was held on hazardous structures. No one desired to be heard at this time; however, just before the Council went into executive session at 11 :45, Mr. Webster appeared regarding his property at 402 Walnut, stating that he is trying to fix up his house. The City Manager explained that he needed to talk with Mr. McBee to see if what he is doing will meet code enforcement requirements. If not, he will have to tear it down. He was referred to Mr. McBee. ORDINANCE NO. 3285 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND FINDING CERTAIN BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES TO BE DANGEROUS; COMMANDING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REPAIR, VACATE, OR DEMOLISH SAID BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman McAlister that Ordinance No. 3285 be passed . Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen McAlister, Bassett, Ashbrook, Ryle, Alderwomen Russell and McCullough Nays : None Item 10b A public hearing was held on community development block grant application. Roger McKinney explained that improvements include street paving on the east side, sodium vapor lighting, water and sewer improvements, continuation of depot square project, Eastside Neighborhood Service Center parking lot, health services, park improvements, and demolition of hazardous structures. Alderman Ryle inquired if sidewalks are included in our improvements around parks, as well as to those property owners who are assessed? The City Manager stated that one reason they have not included sidewalks in target areas is because of the burden on the property owners in low income areas and low property values. They are proposing $25,000 to be used for sidewalks in certain areas where they are petitioned. Under this program the property owners would pay $2.00 per foot and the City would also pay $2.00 instead of the property owner paying the entire $4.00 per foot cost. Alderman Bassett inquired concerning sodium vapor lights. The City Manager stated they are much more expensive on a monthly basis if TESCO puts them in. They are less expensive for us to put them in with CD funds. Mayor Mathis stated that the most requests voiced in the public hearings was for more lighting in the residential areas. It was pointed out that they cannot be used in residential areas under this program, but for arterial streets. Sidewalks were the next most requested item. Street sweepers were also mentioned in every neighborhood meeting, but this is a low priority item. Alderwoman Russell requested that publicity be given to the availability of the $25,000 for sidewalks , by petition from property owners. Earl A. Jackson appeared from the East Lynwood Addition in regard to a structure in East Lynwood Park. They propose that the land on which this building is placed be leased to their association. They would like to use this building in their neighborhood watch program, work opportunities for teenagers , disaster preparedness, and for classes and programs which would benefit their community. Bob Carpenter, of North Texas Skills Center, requested $19,000 for parking facilities for the adult vocational-technical training facility located at the old Travis School in Sector 2. Ikard Smith appeared representing the Midtown Now organization, endorsing and urging the council to accept the allocations presented by the city staff for Sector One. He stated that they are now independently sound financially, supported by private contributions of 213 contributors for $226,000. Dick Webber appeared as Executive Director of Individual Development Center. They have been functioning from the Opportunity Workshop on Armory Road, but they would like to move their career guidance program to another area more accessible to those with whom they work. The Human Resources Center would be ideal for this. The public hearing was closed. The next public hearing on this subject will be held on February 21 . The City Manager commended the East Lynwood Association for putting a package together, stating that they suggested that the City acquire a building from Sheppard 555 Item 10b, cont'd. Air Force Base to be used in Lynwood Park. They found that they could obtain two buildings at no cost. The other building would be placed in Jalonick Park. Their neighborhood watch program was also cited. ,,;Item 1la AttorneyBill Gowan v appeared representing Bell Processing dba City Iron and Metal Company. They would like the council to consider the nature of the business proposed by the city staff. They feel the figures presented to the council are either not accurate or not a total cost. This is a multimillion dollar business. The City has started to enter into competition with City Iron and Metal . He asked that two questions be considered. First, should the City get into competition with private enterprise? Second, if we decide that we should, then where do we go next? The criteria is not whether they are doing a good job. It is a private enterprise. If the council decides to get into the roll off container system then they should know the entire cost. He has people who can give them facts and figures on the costs. Alderman Ryle stated that this subject was brought up at the last meeting, and there was no input by private industry. Mr. Gowan stated that the action which they took was such a small part of the cost of the program. The City Manager asked Mr. Gowan how he feels they are competing with Bell Processing? Mr. Gowan stated that if the city agrees to haul material for a given company, the truck has to be in operation for a full day to be financially sound. Other solid waste and roll off container business will have to be searched out, and in that case they are in competition with Bell Processing. These investments are being made for a few private contractors, and paid for by the citizens of Wichita Falls. The City Manager pointed out that the City is charged to handle commercial and industrial waste, and this system is the most economical way to provide this service. He feels it is an exaggeration to say that we compete for accounts. The City is handling many of these accounts now. Alderwoman McCullough inquired how this particular situation came about? She confirmed that his client had a contract with PPG that expired on December 31 , and asked why that contract was not renewed? Mr. Gowan did not know why. Alderman Ryle stated that his first question was should the city be in competition with private enterprise? He recognizes that the City has the responsibility for disposal of garbage for residential customers, but that is different from waste coming out of these industrial plants. The Council agreed to a work session to discuss this matter further on Tuesday, February 14, 1978, at 10:00 A.M. The City Manager stated that Bell Processing asked to put a program together in November 1977, and to this date he has not seen one. Alderman Ryle stated that there is an alternate way. If they can 't get anyone to do it, then they can handle it themselves. The City Manager stated that the city has obligated themselves to handle disposal of solid waste. Alderman Bassett desired rate information. He does not feel the city has any intention to compete with private enterprise. Ernest Lillard was directed to furnish cost justification to Bell Processing, and Bell should furnish their costs to the city so that they can discuss it at the work session. Mayor Mathis desired that Mr. Brown, from Certainteed, also be present for this meeting, as well as any other interested parties. Item 12a A proposed ordinance was presented prohibiting smoking in certain places during certain events. ORDINANCE NO. 3286 ORDINANCE PROHIBITING POSSESSION OF LIGHTED TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND SMOKING OF TOBACCO IN CERTAIN PUBLIC MEETINGS IN THE CITY. Moved by Alderman Ashbrook that Ordinance No. 3286 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Ryle. Alderman McAlister inquired if in the passage of this ordinance, we would run the risk of violating someone 's civil rights? City Attorney H.P. Hodge stated that he did not think so. This has been in existence in court rooms for a long time. 556 Item 12a, cont'd. Lavonne Bell questioned a person's right to smoke and the right of a non-smoker when the smoking annoys them. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen McAlister, Bassett, Ashbrook, Ryle, Alderwomen Russell and McCullough Nays : None Planning Director Steve Ondrejas was welcomed back by the Mayor following his leave of absence. 'Item 13a A proposed resolution was presented adopting an industrial annexation policy. Roger McKinney, Acting Director of Planning, explained the policy, stating that the Board of Commerce and Industry has been provided with a copy of the proposed resolution, and were aware that it was on the agenda today. Alderman Ryle stated that he appreciates the work done by the Planning Board , and feels it is fair and equitable to corporations of all sizes. RESOLUTION NO. 2088 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN INDUSTRIAL ANNEXATION POLICY , ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR INDUSTRIES TO CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS FOR IMMUNITY FROM ANNEXATION AND PROVIDING FOR CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls , Texas in the interest of providing prospective industries, the Board of Commerce and Industry, and the City' s administrative staff with definitive guidelines to be used in the Annexation Policies of the City; and , WHEREAS, this policy shall be applicable to both defined industrial parks and to areas outside industrial parks which are susceptible or planned for industrial land uses ; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Board referred the question of an Industrial Annexation Policy to the Industrial Annexation Subcommittee for formulation of recommendations; and, WHEREAS, after conducting a thorough study of this matter, the Industrial Annexation Subcommittee made its report to the Planning Board which adopted said Subcommittee report and recommended its adoption by the Board of Aldermen; and WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen deems this report to contain an important policy for future industrial annexation for the City, which requires its immediate attention. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The Industrial Annexation Policy recommended by the Planning Board, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby formally adopted. Moved by Alderman Bassett that Resolution No. 2088 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderwoman Russell , and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen McAlister, Bassett, Ashbrook, Ryle, Alderwomen Russell and McCullough Nays : None Item 13b A proposed resolution was presented authorizing the City Manager to execute a cooperative service agreement with Wichita Falls Independent School District. The City Manager explained that this is an exchange of services for the use of Reagan Junior High School gymnasiums for police and fire department physical fitness and recreation programs. In turn for the use of these facilities , the City would provide a maximum of 20 million gallons of raw water annually to the school for irrigation purposes on their 80 acre farm near Lake Wichita. RESOLUTION NO. 2089 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH WICHITA FALLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CONCERNING USE OF REAGAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUMS. 557 Item 13b, cont'd. WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls Independent School District owns a farm located west of Lake Road and north of the Lake Wichita dam, which is traversed by a raw water transmission line owned by City; and , WHEREAS, the School District desires raw water service for farm irrigation purposes and the City desires gymnasium facilities for Police and Fire Department physical fitness programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto, between the City and the Wichita Falls Independent School District concerning an exchange of raw water for irrigation purposes and the use of Reagan Junior High School gymnasiums for Police and Fire Department physical fitness programs, is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman McAlister that Resolution No. 2089 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderwoman Russell , and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen McAlister, Bassett, Ashbrook, Ryle, Alderwomen Russell and McCullough Nays : None Item 14a A proposed resolution was presented awarding the bid for concession operations ` at Hamilton and TESCO Parks. RESOLUTION NO. 2090 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR CONCESSION OPERATIONS AT HAMILTON PARK AND TESCO PARK. WHEREAS, sealed bids were taken for concession operations at Hamilton Park and TESCO Park; and, WHEREAS, Richard Downing bid nineteen and one-half percent of gross sales for concession rights at Hamilton Park and ten percent of gross sales for concession rights at TESCO Park, and these bids were the highest and best bids received for such concession rights. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Such bids of Richard Downing for concession rights at Hamilton Park and TESCO Park are hereby accepted, and the City Manager is authorized to execute contracts with him for concession rights at such parks during the 1978 season. Moved by Alderman Ryle that Resolution No. 2090 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman McAlister, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen McAlister, Bassett, Ryle, and Alderwomen Russell and McCullough Nays: None (Alderman Ashbrook was out of the room. ) Identical bids were submitted by Richard Downing and Frank R. Vinson for concession operation at Scotland Park. Lots were cast, and Mr. Vinson won. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2091 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONCESSION OPERATION AT SCOTLAND PARK. WHEREAS, sealed bids were taken for concession operations at Scotland Park; and, WHEREAS, Richard Downing and Frank R. Vinson each bid twenty-one percent of the gross sales for concession rights at such park, and it was decided to resolve the tie bid by casting of lots; and, WHEREAS, the casting of lots was won by Frank R. Vinson. 558 Item 14a, cont'd. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, THAT: The bid of Frank R. Vinson for concession rights at Scotland Park is hereby accepted, and the City Manager is authorized to execute with him a contract for the concession rights at such park during the 1978 season. Moved by Alderwoman Russell that Resolution No. 2091 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen McAlister, Bassett, Ryle, and Alderwomen Russell and McCullough Nays : None (Alderman Ashbrook was out of the room. ) Item 14b Discussion was held on award of bids for construction of the Farmers Market. v Mrs. Robin King appeared representing the Heritage Society. They recommended that the contract not be awarded now. They have a second design which she showed to the Council . The cost of the first design was $210,000. She requested additional brick work in the amount of $15,000, plus extension of stalls in the amount of $75,000. A covered area in the second design affords an opportunity to also use it for other activities. Bill Buchanan, who submitted the low bid, stated that the cost of brick paving was included in his bid of $210,000, and that the original project had a preliminary estimate of $265,000. Roy Parish asked the Council to call an election on April 1 for the people to vote on this project. The Council showed no inclination to do this. Mayor Mathis stated that surveys taken support this projectpercent. Moved by Alderman Ryle that the bids on the farmers market be rejected, and that we re-advertise for bids for demolition and clearing, and another contract for erection ✓ of the farmers market. Motion seconded by Alderman McAlister, and carried unanimously. Moved by Alderman Bassett that we set a maximum ceiling of $300,000 as the amount we are willing to spend on this project. Motion set by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried unanimously. The City Manager stated that community development funds cannot be used in construction of the farmers market, but can be used for demolition. We have $210,000 now, but we do not have $300,000. Other revenue sharing funds will be available in September. Mrs. King requested that the asphalt be bladed off the bricks from Ohio Street to the railroad tracks. Ernest Lillard will schedule it when weather permits . Item 14c Bids were considered on traffic signal control equipment to be utilized on the Midwestern Parkway-Call Field project. The cable could not be purchased in the exact quantities dmight nwottbeuneeded. Itewas1recommended1thatfthe cablembids,bee vrejectedr, that amount might and re-advertised. Moved by Alderman McAlister that the bids be awarded as follows, and that the bids on cable be rejected and authority granted to readvertise. a. 2 controllers and 15 detectors - Trans-Tronics , Inc. ; $12,980.00. b. 24 traffic signal assemblies (alternate - Poly-Carbonate) ; $5,220.00 c. 8 traffic signal poles (anchor base) ; $8,160.00 d. 4 pedestrian pushbuttons; $40.00 Motion seconded by Alderwoman Russell , and carried unanimously. 559 Item 15a Moved by Alderman Ryle that discussion of rates for the roll off container system be postponed until after the work session. Motion seconded by Alderwoman Russell , and carried unanimously. Item 15b area. Discussion was held on establishing priorities for land acquisition in the midtown Moved by Alderman McAlister that we establish the human resource center as the first priority. Motion seconded by Alderman Ryle. Ikard Smith and Joe Meissner spoke in favor of this priority. The motion was carried unanimously. Alderman Bassett noted that Mental Health Mental Retardation owes the City $12,500, and he moved that this amount be forgiven. Motion seconded by Alderman Ashbrook, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen McAlister, Bassett, Ashbrook, and Alderwoman Russell . Nays : Alderman Ryle and Alderwoman McCullough ,,Item 15c Discussion was held on organization of Wichita Falls Arts Commission. Alderwoman McCullough wondered if Midwestern State University should have more representation because they have three forms of art. Alderman Ryle questioned that the museum and art center should be represented because we are supporting them in another way. The City Manager explained that he would like to have all the arts and cultural agencies in the city represented on the commission just for coordination purposes. The Commission will be composed of nine agency members and eight community members , as follows: a. Wichita Falls Art Association b. Wichita Falls Symphony Association C. Wichita Falls Ballet Association d. Wichita Falls Museum and Art Center e. Wichita County Heritage Society f. Backdoor Theatre g. Broadway Theatre League h. Midwestern State University i . Civic Chorus of Wichita Falls j . Financial and service institutions k. Service and manufacturing industries I . News media m. Foundations n. Professional groups o. Public-at-large Moved by Alderman Ryle that the City Manager be authorized to implement the Arts Commission. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough. Alderwoman Russell feels very strongly that voting of the members should be left in lay volunteer workers , and not paid board members. Alderman Bassett feels that the boards should be able to choose who they want to represent them. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen McAlister, Ashbrook, Ryle, and Alderwomen Russell and McCullough Nays: Alderman Bassett 560 Item 15d The following appointments were made to the Museum and Art Center Board of Trustees and the Mental Health Mental Retardation Public Responsibility Committee. Moved by Alderman Bassett that the appointment of Dr. Richard Sutton to the executive committee of the Museum and Art Center Board of Trustees for a term to expire September 30, 1979, and the appointment of Roger Sanford for a term to expire September 30, 1978, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried unanimously. ,, Moved by Alderman McAlister that the following appointments to the Mental Health Mental Retardation Public Responsibility Committee be approved. a. Mrs. Sue Crosnoe b. Mrs. Margaret Darden c. Dr. Mark Huff d. Mrs. Margie Johns e. Dr. Joseph J. McGraw f. Mrs. Virginia Crawford g. Dr. Walter Speakman Motion seconded by Alderman Ashbrook, and carried unanimously. Item 15e An executive session was held at 11 :45 A.M. on the status of a federal case involving Rivera et al vs. City of Wichita Falls. Item 15g Before the Council went into executive session, other business was discussed. Alderwoman Russell again inquired into the status of their inquiry to the highway department regarding the use of the median on Kell . Bill Hursh stated that they have asked to see a plan. The City Manager estimated a month before anything concrete is ready. Alderwoman Russell inquired concerning the ordinance on solicitation. The City Attorney stated that he expected to have something prepared in March. Alderman Bassett inquired what could be done about the museum lake? It was pointed out that it is private property. All the City can do is furnish information requested. Alderman Ashbrook stated that he had been getting calls concerning the release of water into Lake Wichita from Lake Kemp. Joe Smith, Director of Public Utilities, stated that no water has been released for six or eight years. Neither the City nor the Water District has let any water in. The Water District has not had a request for irrigation since November. Alderman Ashbrook inquired if we are letting water out of Lake Wichita. The City Manager explained that we are letting it out in Holliday Creek for irrigation purposes , but none has been through the channel to Texas Electric's plant for six months. It was pointed out that Lakeside City residents requested water from Lake Kemp to maintain the water level of Lake Wichita. ' Alderman Ryle stated that he does not feel we are ready for a show like Oh Calcutta l to be staged here in Memorial Auditorium. Joe Robertson, President of International Art Association, recommended that the Arts Commission be given the capacity to handle the funds , and also lay out laws to regulate what is shown in our city. The president of Morality and Media appeared in opposition to pornography, and distributed copies of a proposed model statute. The City Manager noted that the Board of Aldermen had given no policy guidelines to the Auditorium Manager on what shows to book. 561 Item 15g, cont'd. Alderman Ryle mentioned the possibility of having the Arts Commission study what is shown on cable TV and the stage, also. Curtis Smith stated that he feels the Council has the responsibility of seeing that something of value is left in the city, and he does not believe that Oh Calcutta would do that. City Attorney H. P. Hodge stated that there are some legal limitations on what a governing body can do about someone using public buildings. Mayor Mathis noted correspondence from a citizen regarding door to door salesmen, and also a letter from Mr. Horany concerning chloride content of water. Alderman McAlister requested direct input into the solicitation ordinance from law enforcement agencies which are charged with control and enforcement of these laws. The Board of Aldermen returned from executive session at 12:50 P.M. Mayor Mathis announced that they had been briefed by Attorney Lonny Morrison on the present status of the case. Item 15f The meeting was recessed until 2:00 P.M. , following which Mayor Mathis opened the bids on cable TV. Five bids were received as follows. a. Century Community Cablevision Corporation b. Storer Cable TV of Texas , Inc. c. American Television Communications Corporation d. Communications Properties , Inc. e. Wire, Inc. Moved by Alderman Bassett that we forward the necessary copies of the bid proposals to the consultant for their review. Motion seconded by Alderman Ashbrook, and carried unanimously. Mayor Mathis announced that at some meeting in March the bidders would be given an opportunity to make comments. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 2:15 P.M. i PASSED AND APPROVED thisl�ay of , 1978. 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Runty, Texas, 'w wit: ............... Being described as Weeks Park of the City of Wichita Falls , >.,Tich ita County , Texas . The centerline of the ten-foot wide easement herein granted is described as follows : BEGINNING at a point in the East Right-of-Way line of Weeks Par.k Lane , said - point being 535 feet East and 195 feet South of the point of intersection of the North Right of-Way line of Weeks Park Lane and the East Pight-of-Way line of Midwestern Parkway : THENCE South 720 East 2-1-0 feet to turning point Number One; THENCE North 210 East 35 feet to a point . BEGINNING again at said turning point Number One; THENCE South 680 East 185 feet to turning point Num!D� i_ Two; THENCE South 680 East 35 feet,,to a point. BEGINNING again at said turning point Number Two; THENCE North 560 East 143 feet to a point. ' Grantor recognizes that the general course of said line, as t�bove desc ri'Lod, is based upon preliminary surveys only, and hereby agrees that the �,ascment hereby granted shall apply to the actual location of s id 1:-LL whcn ronstructed. Tod ethi,r -with the right of ink osq and egress over my adj,,Cont lands to or from said light-of­x, y for the purpose of inspecting. maintaining, ectnstrivting and -.-amoving said line and ZpPurtenUTIU—,; the right to re_-';Ocate along the sarne, gf,rioral direction of say 6 lines; the right to relocate uaid line in the same relative _00Sft'.0n W any �CljLN nt roar] if and as such ro,,,d is widened in the future; the right to lease pole rpaeo for the PUrj�OSC'Of permitting others to string wiro or other df.-.'rable appur- tcnances on, said lin6; the right to preve.-:11 thic construction of, for a dLstnLnc6 of 5 feet or, each side of tl. actual center of said line, any or all buildings, structures or other obat-uction.z which, in.the sole jj,,jg­r1enL of tlhe CompFrl�v, n ay endanger or intc­ fore with the nfflcic,ncy. safety, and/or convenient oi)erLtion of said line and As appu;-iknamos; an,- t-ht? right totrill: or cut , , , , dwwn trees or shu�bt�ry within but not I:mited to sai�ll 10-foot Gpace to the extent, in the sin<e judninent of rho Company, as may 1,o necessary to prevent possible interference with the operation of said line or to ri?n-ovo pushible hazard thereto. TO TIAVE AND TO IfOLD the above described easement and right., unto the Said Company, its successors and assigns, until said line shall be abandoned. And I do hereby bind myself, my heirs and legal representatives, to ;warrant and forevar def-,md --.1 i aril singular the above described easement and rights unto theCompany,;;aid Co any, its successors and asslig-ns, against every percon w hrjrsj��uever lawfully claiming or to claim tho same or any part thereo:r X; , WITNESS .......... ....... .............. ....... Z-�_'.. day of ................ ...... ........................... Company Agent or THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS Employee Securin'g Easement- LILT .......................................... ATTEST : ............................................. ---------­--------------BY Gerald i o City la rLa.........er.......................... -V !./,Z'_'� 711 1 o �! E' w r -t�l a H 0G ss Eeln a U G ah j u i 0 0 ci w C•-! .,� �y use ,� � :^r.! �, x't i "'- :J fE h O g ON N E--1 S`f w �. -- _a p m E-E rI'i L U �12 ..ri U � U �I THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BEFORE ME, the undersia led, a Notary 'Public in and for said County and St-te, en this day personally appeared kno,vn to me to be the person whose name subscribed to.tha forey;oin instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the'same -for the purposes and consideration thoreitz expressed. GIVEN UNDE1: MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFIC this the day of A. D. 19 Notary Public in and for County, Texas. THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BEFORE ME, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said Cowity and Slate, on this day personally appeared Down to me to be the person whose name subscribed to the foregoing iEistrurnent, and acknowledged to me that he executed tI:e same for the purposes and consideration therein oxpressed. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICL this the day of A. D. 19 Notary Public in and. for County, Tex-as. THE STATE OF TE-XAS COUNTY of WI CH ITA BEFORE ME, the uncles:igned, a Notary Public in and for said County and Stale, on this day personally appeared Gerald -Fox, City Manager , k nos4m to -ua to be the person, and officer whose name is.subscribr,d to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that the same was the act of the said THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ;xx=oMi x, and that he executed the same as the act of such co—poration for t1w purposes and consideration therein expressed, and inz the capacity therein stated. GIV --'N UNDER i,TY BAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this the Sth1 l.y of Febru ry A. D. 1978 Notary ?}aplie in and fo' ryf j_c' �a County, Texan. f f# t t� Edp f •w Imo', �p°� �� �� P x\ - �.—✓1'L..iiF�fu. �!r�`Y:.�'�".. �-'��l s SI�� �'e.�'''�' ''"�I t� 4 y`r[ ..�~•� `r .... _ rs F 0< LO to, f - L i� .J. v�L':�..^--.C.R k�J �A 1 I / «. --.1 e!•F. F } f `-R"- G� i � t Ij t i E - i.. t' ' f t .. ��/ �f ��ti.v��• �e�'�.� ^���...,ti ..-.-.- � Fit '�-"" ' , _; �. _ E rr E' p`q~ °t i, 1 i h ___ _ ........... .. .............................. 7�7t` r 'F7 �( T 1f .i �'tY[��-'1'7-t+ Tstt -^� ALL T 5 t� Ela-�sementt� #2 THE STAfz OF TEXAS 'wi. CI t�:T nLL i:i - i�Cf BY ��E r.���L 1 1�t �.1Y r1� S• COUNTY OF ------ WTZ CIS I TA---------- ------� That THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS ,. A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, ACTING HERE,IN BY AND THROUGH ITS DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICERS (heri;in referred to lit thu singular, whether one or mor;�i of...... T'�?.Ch? [ cx..............__County? Texas, for and in consideration of..QNU '.......-. ....-.....-.............-............-.........I—.._..._........`—.......y":.-....`.-- Dollars to me in hared paid by Texas lllectric Service Comp,n-- lmve gra -d, sold and conveyed and .y these pre:,-rts do ;rant, scli and convey. mto the said C.,nipanv, an easerlent of right-of-way for ;":r; c;lectric ai tribut-ran iine-, consistint; of varirab4, numbers of wir,•s, and all ri(7cessar., or" GesirZt.:e :,ppurtenancr (includirt I,nius egad I o£ wood, metal or other materials, tclephonf and telegraph wire, props, guys and :anchorage,), at or near &le ioc::.+ion and alt,ng the pen ral cu.rrsa now located and staked out byy said Company, along, over, under, across and upon the iollc} .ing da:;c:ri'ued lands located in---.---.--.. � .G 11-i-c-••„„„_,•---•- Runty, Texas, to wit: Being described as Weeks Park of the City of Wichita Falls , �,,7ichita County, Texas . The centerline of the ten-foot wide easerttent herein granted is described as follows : BEGINNING at a paint in the East Right--of-Way line o-ff Midwestern Parkway, said point being 588 feet North 300 East of -the point of intersection of the East Right-of-Way line of Midwestern Parkway and the Nor-�:.h Right-of- Way line of Weeks Park Lane; THENCE South 720 East 460 feet to a point. Grantor recognizes that the general course of said line, a, above desc:rit•ed, is Lased upon preliminary surveys only, and herei)y agrees that the casement hereby granted shall apply to the actual location of said line Nvhon constructed. Top;ether with the right of ingress and egress over my adjacent. lands to or from said right-of-way for the purpose of inspecting. maintaining, constructing and removing said line and appurtennrces; the ri+girt to relocate along the same general direction of said lines; the right to relocate said line in the same relative position to any adjacent road if and as such road is tvidenod in the future; the right to polc space for the purpose t;E ;itting Others to trip=; t�•irc or other desirable appur- tenances on said line; the right to prevent the construction of, for a dirt irce. of 5 feet on .such side of the actual center of s id line, :any or till lb.;ildings, strilctures or other obstructions which, in the s,,l,_ ii 1p,;ment of iiie �;air"p n:, rnta, endanger or inter- fere with the efficiency, ;afety, a nd1 ,r conviinient onc-ration of ,aid lit:, a siu its appurtOTIMW s; arFd �iic nght to trim or cut down trees or shubbery within, but not limited to, sicd 10-rout t.;pare, to the extent, in th:: sr,,c judgm-rent of the Company, as may b4 necessary to preterit possible interference with the o_reration of sa:d line or to ,einlavc possible hazarf° thereto. TO IJAV', AND TO HOLD the :allove described casement and rights unto the said Company, its successors and assigns, until said line shall be abandoned. And I do hereby bimi myself, my heirs and legal re pros o'n7:a es, t,, warrant and forev,2r dcfenc• ii and ,;ngular the above described easement and rights unto the ai said Gold iy, its succesSrars and a:;signs, ag'air'_�it "every pers,;n whomSo#'ver lawfully claiming* or to claim the same or anY part thereof. WITNESS ..........��'...(..::.',...............hand this........ %'� u..y of ..........r:.::...............:.... .._........._...._............, 'L9........; Core :any Agent Or THE CITY OF WICHITA ALLS , A �IJ�LLCL?'AL..; (�R?.C�. ti . .Q14............................................... Ernpoyc c Securing Easement: ATTEST : t # ='; ......................................... IJ: Icy: Ge r a1 d t o.�, C'i t j� i cse '.................. ..................... .......... -4 P, F4 C� E-a: Q r,7 E-4 0 01 04 '3 -'z PQ ai > 0 :j cy U ra4i C-4 cy, lq4 E-4 E-1: w U2 CD 4- z tj CG THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BEFORE ME, the undersigned, a Notary Public in a;irl for said County and State, on this day personally appeared knowm to nie to be the person whose narno subscribed to "-ho foro�,,'L)ing instrument, tend aclmowledged, to me that lie executed Lhe came for the Purposes and, consideration there'TI GIVEN UNDER IMY HAND A',�,D SEAL OF OriFICE tri-, the day o-" A. D. 19 NotzxT Pulalle in ao.0 For County,'Texas. THE ST, T-E OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BEFORE ME, the undersigned, a Notary Public iii and for said County and State, on this,day personally appeared hmown to me to be the person whose name 2ubscribed 4-o tho foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that be executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. GIVEN UNDER I-EY HAND AIND SEAL OF OFFICE this the day of A. D. 19 Notary Public in and for County, Texns. THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WICHITA BEFORE 1JE, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for siaid. County and State, on this day personally appeared Geraid .Fox, I City Manca 'P-r , knowm to Ine to be the person and officer whose name. L3 subscribed to the foregoing instrument and rowledged to me that the swnla vas Cie act of the said THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , A MUNICIPAL COPPORATION aMZ7=-kg and that lie executed the same as the act of such corporation for the purposes and consideration therein cxpre,ised,, and in the capacity therein stated. Gi—VZ'N U-NDE.,Z A IIAND AND SEAL OF OFFIC',, this the 8th day of February A. D, 1a 78 _W1 CEEt a Notaxy -Publ4c `9 aTad County, TexL3. r ., E �� _. - g��; - s19 � f r �i� ,� `a -�``.\ :�� r �� �'�'I �: � _ - - is` ` � f� ��< jr` ���. _ �-�; � _ f ,>' r,. . - -� / . • - ;`� - `I _ _ _ - 1 � _ T 4 J; I✓ r - - � � � � ,� � ` � � � �� � 5���. � � ,-, f 1 .�� " '� •___e `'� � ��„` ;; -.� ��. ' 3� 1 � �'�� ;'. j� i � � ,' - .,.. F. i _ ' s fit' c � I, ��.).._v � ��r �. f !r' r. _ j f'f )f _ y� 5 _ � � . r;• �:� f ... i _ ����. � _ �� _ �' �„��. s .; �� _ _ z _ to\_ �.,,' > .rt < ,. 1 ,g�._� _�,.� � r �� d�j' f\ r . y. _ � r� p ' E E s ......... . a _.. . _. _ 4 Q < F s f f fr f 1 i J. y e } Y s f f �. ���\ e p• f of f, 3' 79 j � - _---- All , ` e d E� i � - J 1 :YE t +i.-- € f E <f i J, _ r z . - � ' INDUSTRIAL ANNEXATION POLICY CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS This Industrial. Annexation Policy is formally adopted by the Board of Aldermen in the interest of providing prospective industries, the Board of Commerce and Industry and the City Administrative Staff with definitive guidelines to be used in the Annexation Policies of the City. This Policy shall be applicable to both defined industrial parks and to areas outside industrial parks which are susceptible or planned for industrial land uses. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code shall be used to classify industries. Only economic activities with the SIC code 2 and 3, Manufacturing, shall be eligible to be considered as qualified industries. This Policy shall apply to any new industry of a desirable type that will create new employment, that will benefit the local economy, that does not locate adjacent to Wichita Falls in order to primarily serve the Wichita Falls trade area and that desires to build an industry on a tract of land adjacent or in close proximity to, but not in the City of Wichita Falls. This policy is to secure new industries which have a freedom of choice as to location and not to encourage an existing industry within the City to request special con- sideration through a contract simply because they must expand due to normal growth. In addition, this Policy shall not apply to any industry locating in the vicinity of Wichita Falls by reason of its own convenience and necessity in order to serve Wichita Falls and its trade area. To do so would jeopardize the position of competitive industries already located in and paying taxes in the City of Wichita Falls. Industries locating outside of the city limits of Wichita Falls utilizing the City's water and/or sewer utility facilities shall be annexed to the city limits of Wichita Falls within the calendar year immediately after the calendar year of their beginning industrial operations within their plant. Or, prior to beginning construction of their plant facilities or occupying existing facilities, an industry may make application to the Board of Aldermen for a formal contract with the City of Wichita Falls under one of the two following conditions: 1. The City of Wichita Falls guarantees the continuation of the extra- territorial status of the industryes tract of land., and its immunity from annexation by the City for a period of five (5) years beginning with the January 1st immediately following the execution of the contract. In addition, the City agrees to furnish an industry that it enters into a formal five (5) year contract the following: a) Water service to the industryes tract of land at rates equal to 200% of the rates charged to users located within the city limits throughout the terms of the contract. b) Sanitary sewer service to the industryes tract of land at rates equal to 200% of the rates charged to users located within the city limits throughout the term of the contract. c) Solid waste collection and removal service to the industryes tract of land at rates equal to 150% of the rates charged to commercial and business establishments within the city limits throughout the term of the contract. 2. The City of Wichita Falls guarantees the continuation of the extra- territorial' status of the industry's tract of land and its immunity from annexation by the City for a period of seven (7) years beginning with the January 1st immediately following the execution of the contract, and the industry will pay to the City each year during the seven (7) years of the contract, as payment in lieu of taxes, an amount in cash equal to 25% of that amount that their normal City taxes would have been that year had they been in the city limits. In addition, the City agrees to furnish an industry that it enters into a formal seven (7) year contract the following: a) Water service to the industry's tract of land at rates equal to 150% of the rates charged to users located within the city limits throughout the terms of the contract. b) Sanitary sewer service to the industry's tract of land at rates equal to 150% of the rates charged to users located within the city limits throughout the term of the contract. c) Solid waste collection and removal service to the industry's tract of land at rates equal to 125% of the rates charged to commercial and business establishments within the city limits throughout the term of the contract. Industries not utilizing water and/or sewer utility services of the City but located within the logical growth pattern areas of the City or on the fringes of the city limits shall be annexed to the city limits of Wichita Falls at such time as the logical step by step annexation program would encompass this area. Presented to the Planning Board by the Industrial Annexation Subcommittee. January 16, 1978 61/ Jean Puckett, Chairman Date 12-r�W"L�Al�:11�11 � Buddy Iles Member H. M. Garrett, Jr. , Member ti AGREEMENT This Agreement entered into this day of 1978 between the City of Wichita Falls, hereinafter called "City" and the Wichita Falls Independent School District, hereinafter called "School" is to formalize an Exchange of Services between the two bodies. WITNESS Whereas, the School has owners:lip of a farm located to the west of Lake Road and to the north of Lake Wichita Dam; and Whereas, the City has a raw water transmission line traversing this property; and Whereas, the School owns two gymnasium facilities located at Reagan Junior High School; and, Whereas, the School desires raw water service for farm irrigation pur- poses, and the City desires a facility for Police and Fire Department physical fitness programs. RESOLVE The City will allow its raw water pipeline to be tapped by the School at the School's expense and under the supervision of the City. The School will also install a meter at its expense; and. The School will be allowed to consume 20 million gallons annually at no cost for farm irrigation purposes. All usage over the 20 million gallons annually will be billed at the rate of $0.20 per 1,000 gallons, except that this rate may be changed from time to time as the domestic water rates of the City change. Water usage may also be reduced or restricted in times of emergencies as determined by the City; and The School will involve the City Fire and Police Chiefs in preparing sche- dules for use of Reagan gyms for physical fitness and recreation programs. There will be no cost imposed for the use of these gyms by the School; and This agreement may be terminated by either party with ninety (90) days written notice to the other party. If irrigation water is then continued to be used by the School, it shall be billed at the established rate at that time per 1, 000 gallons. If School gyms are continued to be used by the City, an agreed upon usage fee shall be established. CITY OF WICHITA FALLS CITY MANAGER ATTEST: CITY CLERK IA7ICHITA FALLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESIDENT ATTEST: 1 Form 179 Rev 1/77 0;2 PIPE LINE LICENSE THIS AGREEMENT No. made this 23rd day of January 19_78_. between the MISSOURI-KANSAS-TEXAS RAILROAD COMPANY, hereinafter called "Licensor", and Thin ITY OF WICHITA FALIS, TEXAS} hereinafter called "Licensee W ITNESSETH: ARTICLE I. 1. Term:This agreement shall take effect the date hereof,and unless sooner terminated as provided herein,shall continue in force so long as used for the purpose herein set Out until terminated by either party giving the other party not less than thirty(30)days'advance notice 7-7 writing of an intention to terminate the same,the agreement to terminate upon the expiration of such notice. 2. Consideration and Description: In consideration of A ONE-TIME CONSTD RATION of S X HUNDRED AND NO/100 ------------------------------------------------------ (g 600.00 ) DOLLARS receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,and of the covenants of Licensee as hereinafter set forth,Licensor hereby grants a license and permission to Licensee to construct, reconstruct, use, maintain, operate, repair and install by hors method, One pipe lines(s) encased in a carrier pipe not exceeding six ( 6 inches in diameter, to be used for carrying water across or along Licensor's property at or near Wichita Falls in the County of Wichita and State of Texas . For convenience, the said pipe line is hereinafter referred to as"Crossing". The location of said Crossing is more particularly described as follows: Said six (6") inch p.v.c. force main enters said Railroad Company's Westerly main track right of way line at a point that is distant 19 feet measured Northerly at right angles from the centerline of Bacon Switch Road at an angle of 45 degrees, more or less, measured to the right, Northeasterly from said Westerly right of way line; Thence continuing Northeasterly a distance of 30 feet, more or less, to a point that is distant 30 feet measured Westerly at right angles from the centerline of said main track; Thence Northwesterly parallel with and distant 30 feet West- erly from said main track a distance of 228 feet, more or less, to an angle point; Thence deflecting an angle of 45 degrees, more or less, to the left, Westerly, a distance of 30 feet, more or less to the point of leaving said Railroad Company's right of way. All as shown on Licensor's Print of Drawing No. A-30,026, dated January 12, 1978, Office of Chief Engineer, Denison, Texas, attached hereto and made a part hereof. ARTICLE IL Licensee undertakes and agrees: 1. Specifications: To install said Crossing according to the specifications of the American Railway Engineering Association Part 5, Pipelines. The Crossing shall be laid and maintained at the sole cost of Licensee, and in a manner and with material satisfactory to Licensor's Chief Engineer,with its top at least five and one-half(5�/2)feet beneath the base of the rail under the track,and at least three(3)feet below the surface of the ground elsewhere,so it will not interfere with the safe operation of said railroad or cause damage to Licensor's property. Said pipe line shall be encased in a larger pipe where it passes under any railroad track, and for at least twenty-five (25) feet on each side of the center line of any such track. 2. Present Occupants: To make appropriate arrangements with any person or legal entity occupying the premises affected hereby pursuant to a lease or other permission granted by Licensor,so that Licensee's said Crossing will not unreasonably interfere with the use of the subject property, or create undue hardship on the person or legal entity occupying the premises. 3. Liability: Licensor shall not be liable for any damage to said Crossing or the contents thereof,howsoever such damage shall be caused, whether by the negligence of Licensor, its agents, employees, or otherwise. Licensee assumes the risk of,and shall protect,indemnify and hold harmless Licensor from and against all liability for or on account of injury to or death of any and all persons or damage to property,including livestock killed or injured,resulting from or incident to the construction,maintenance,use,operation,relocation,reconstruction or existence of said Crossing on Licensor's premises, or the removal thereof from said premises, or to the restoration of or failure to restore said premises to their prior or other condition as herein provided, whether OHMA iftjUff, '—;AMR employees or. other-wise, and Licensee will protect, indemnify and hold harmless Licensor and any others legally using its right of way,from all claims,demands,suits or actions growing out of any such loss,injury or demands,including investigation costs, court costs,and attorneys'fees resulting or in any manner arising from the risks herein assumed by Licensee. Licensee further agrees to immediately investigate any such claims, demands, or suits and shall defend,settle,and/or otherwise dispose of the same at its sole cost and expense. In the event Licensee settles any such claims,demands,or suits,it shall obtain a release which includes Licensor. Licensee shall not have or make against Licensor any claim or demand for or on account of any damage Licensee may suffer or sustain because of any failure of Licenser's title to the right of way and lands occupied by said Crossing or any part thereof. 4. Waiver:To waive all right to question the validity of this License or any of the terms or provisions hereof,or the right or power of Licensor to execute and enforce the same. ARTICLE III. It is mutually agreed by and between the parties, as follows: L(a) Repairs and Relocation: Licensee will at all times maintain the Crossing in a safe and secure manner,and in a condition satisfactory to Licensor. Licensor may request Licensee to change the location of the Crossing,or any part thereof,or to make reasonable repairs as in the judgement of Licensor shall be deemed necessary to avoid interference with or danger in the use or operation of Licensor's railroad, or any of its present or future appurtenances,or telegraph,telephone,signal or other lines on Licensor's right of way,and in the event it is found necessary for Licensor to use its entire right of way,or any portion of it occupied by the Crossing,licensee shall at its sole expense,and within thirty(30)days after notice so to do,(or upon shorter notice in case of emergency), remove said Crossing, or as much of the Crossing as is located upon that portion of the right of way so required by Licensor. (b) if Licensee shall fail to perform any of' its obligations contained in this agreement to the maintenance of safe conditions in and about said Crossing oras to the protection of wires from electrical interference on Licensor's property orto make any necessary repairs, or to relocate said Crossing,then Licensor may cause such condition to be made safe,or change of location to be made,or repairs to be made, or Crossing to be removed from Licenser's property, Licensor acting as the agent of Licensee, and may perform such work as is necessary in the judgement of Licensor, and Licensee shall, on demand, promptly reimburse Licensor the whole cost thereof, plus ten (10%) per cent thereon as a charge for supervision, accounting, and use of tools; or Licensor may terminate this License by giving to Licensee not less than ten(10)days'advance written notice of its intention so to do. 2. Termination: Licensor may terminate this License upon ten (10) days' written notice if Licensee fails to keep anv of Licensee's covenants herein contained, or if the right of way is required for other purposes by Licensor, and no reimbursement shall be made for Licensee's expenses incurred in the removal of this crossing or the consideration paid for this License. No termination or expiration shall affect the rights and liabilities,if any,of the parties hereto then existing. 3. Restoration: Upon the termination of this agreement, whether in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph I of Article 1, or Paragraph 2 or 4 of Article III,or otherwise, Licensee shall promptly remove said Crossing from Licensor's right of way,and restore said right of way to its prior condition, or to a condition satisfactory to Licensor. If Licensee shall fail to remove said Crossing within thirty (30) days after the termination of this agreement, Licensor may remove the same, and charge the expense therefor to the licensee on the basis provided in Paragraph @(b) of Article 111. o�f so SO e / °o ICA, 'f J� ti r, � (' _ •'',` /� is co U _ 0 r (� Q, 4. Miscellaneous:(a)This License and all of the provisions herein contained shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, and Licensee agrees to supply notice in writing to Licensor of any name changes.Licensee agrees not to assign this License or any interest therein,without the consent of Licensor in writing,and any and every such attempted assignment without such prior wr tr en consent shall be void and of no effect. In the event of any assignment, Licensee shall at all times remain fully responsible and liable for the payment of the rental,if any,herein specified and for the compliance of all of its other obligations under the terms, provisions, and covenants of this License. (b) In the event rent is paid annually, Licensor expressly reserves the right to increase the above rental rate on any yearly anniversary date of this license by giving Licensee thirty(30)days'written notice.Licensor may increase the rental by the percentage that the Consumer Price Index has increased, published by the Department of Labor, since the last rental increase period, or the last anniversary date hereof. (c) The personal pronouns used herein as referring to Licensee shall be understood so to refer to Licensee whether Licensee be a natural person, a partnership, or a corporation, or any combination thereof. (d) Any notice herein required to be given by Licensor to Licensee shall be deemed properly given if served upon or delivered to Licensee or his authorized agent, or if posted on or if mailed, postpaid, addressed to Licensee at his last known place of business. (e)No oral promises,oral agreements,or oral warranties shall be deemed a part of this License,nor shall any alteration, amendment,supplement,or waiver of any of the provisions of this license be binding upon either party hereto unless the same be supplemented, altered, changed, or amended by an instrument in writing, signed by Licensor and Licensee. (f) This License does not become binding upon Licensor until executed by Licensor's vice-president. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement as of the day and year first above written. MISSOURI-KANSAS-TEXAS RAILROAD COMPANY By Vice-President The CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS By Title Mayor Address: post Office Box 1431 Wichita Falls, Texas 76307 � _e: T-18142