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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
March 21, 2000
Items 1 & 2
The City Council 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:
Kay Yeager - Mayor
Arthur Bea Williams - Councilors
Dan Shine -
James Esther, Jr. -
Bill Altman -
Johnny Burns -
Bud Beaty -
James Berzina - City Manager
Greg Humbach - City Attorney
Lydia Torres - City Clerk
Mayor Yeager called the meeting to order.
Reverend Ron Redding, Pastor, Highland Heights Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
Item 3
Anthony German, Kell West Regional Hospital, 5420 Kell West Blvd., requested a
waiver of the property tax penalty attached to this Hospital. He explained that the tax statement
had originally been mailed to the wrong address and the Hospital is asking for a waiver on the
penalty only not the property tax. The penalty is approximately $8,100 and the Hospital is
asking for each taxing entity to waive their portion. Taxing entities involved are the City of
Wichita Falls, Wichita Falls I.S.D., and Wichita County.
Mayor stated that they would study the situation and get back with Mr. German. She
commented that this has never been done before and allowing a waiver would set a precedent.
Item 4
Mr. Michael Edgins, Mathis, West, Huffines presented the City's Audit Report for the
year ending September 30, 1999.
Mayor proclaimed the week of April 3-9, 2000 as "Public Health Week" in Wichita Falls.
The emphasis will be Public Health 2000 Focus on Youth. Mrs. Barbara Clements, Director of
Health, invited everyone to their open house on April 5.
City of Wichita Falls received the Texoma Chapter of American Advertising Federation
1999-2000 "Addy Award" for the best public service announcement of the year on the "Can the
Grease" campaign. Mr. Dave Lehfeldt accepted the award and was presented with a certificate
of recognition for his hard work.
Clean Community Registry Awards for the year 2000 were presented to the following.
District 1
Larry & Sharon Fellhauer, 4221 Canyon Trails Drive
Rebecca O'Brien, 1608 Hayes
Christopher & Melissa Tomlinson, 1201 Taylor
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District 2
Elese Cook, 408 A Webster Street
Al Bush, 408 B Webster
Emmanuel & Robbie Edwards, 626 Dee Drive
Mae Belle Green & Kathy Lynne Green, 1406 Gladiolus
District 3
Robert & Billie Gore, 6707 General Custer
Bruce & Melody Martin, 2422 Clarinda
Herbert & Mary Skinner, 4306 McNiel
District 4
David & Vicki Henslee, 2633 Bretton
Mark & Deborah Knapp, #4 Greenhollow
Willie Faye Wood, 1515 Cynthia
Sonic Drive-ins, 4115 Jacksboro Hwy., 4801 Southwest Parkway,
4729 Taft Blvd., 2112 91h Street, 3911 Sheppard Access, and 3200 Kemp
District 5
Philip & Sylvia Broomfield, 1017 Landon
Fred & Doris Koopman, 4006 Kevin Drive
Joe & Susan Mannion, 3126 SE Drive
City Council recessed at 9:15 a.m. for a reception honoring the Registry Award
recipients. City Council reconvened at 9:50 a.m.
Item 5
The Minutes were approved as distributed.
Items 6a-7e
City Manager gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Esther that the Consent Agenda be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty
Nays: None
Item 6a
Bid was awarded to Clarklift of Wichita Falls in the amount of$47,742.00, for the
purchase of two 4-wheel drive utility tractors.
Item 6b
Council authorized the expenditure from the Police Department's forfeiture fund for the
purchase and installation of two air filtration systems within the police property/evidence room.
Item 7a
Minutes of the following Board & Commission meetings were received.
a. Traffic Safety Commission — January 5, 2000
b. Planning and Zoning Commission —January 12, 2000
c. Library Advisory Board — February 22, 2000
d. Park Board — February 24, 2000
e. Clean Community Commission — March 9, 2000
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Item 8a
A public hearing was held to consider a temporary rate increase for Taxicab services
due to unusual gasoline prices.
Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Robert Powers explained that the taxi industry had requested a temporary
surcharge due to the high price of gasoline. The proposal would be a $0.50 per trip surcharge
as long as the price of gasoline remained high. The benchmark for the price of gasoline would
be the City's cost of low lead gas as of September 1999. Historically, the City's price of gasoline
is $0.30 less than you see at the pump. The price of gasoline for the City was $0.94 in
September 1999; we are currently paying $1.18. As long as gas would remain above $0.94
cents, the taxi companies would be allowed to charge $0.50 per trip surcharge. The amount is
subject to public comment today. Upon Council direction this item would be placed on the next
agenda for enactment.
Jody Wade, #4 Wimberly Terrace, stated that they had approached the taxi committee
on this and felt it was self explanatory because of the price of fuel. He felt the last rate increase
was about five years ago and at that time fuel price was $0.90/gallon.
Mayor called for additional public comments. There being none, the Mayor declared the
public hearing closed.
Item 8b
A public hearing was held to consider a franchise for special service vehicles for
medical related transport to Trans Star, Inc. DBA Star Transportation.
Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Robert Powers informed that Trans Star, Inc. is requesting one permit to license a
wheel chair accessible vehicle. Their intent is to transport medically disabled persons to and
from medical facilities. The ordinance accompanying this stipulates that restriction on the
franchise. These franchises are for a term of five years, at which time they must be renewed.
Mayor called for public comment. There being none, the Mayor declared the public
hearing closed.
Item 8c
A public hearing was held on the program of projects for the Wichita Falls Transit
System.
Mayor declared the public hearing open.
Mr. David Clark explained that the funding for the transit system is received from the
federal government and through the state with participation from the City. The federal
government determines its budget for transit operations after the City completes its budgeting
process. The funds have been allocated at this time and the City is looking at the purchase of
two buses at an approximate cost of$192,000 each and five bus shelters. He added that there
are planing and operational activities that would be continued under this.
Mayor called for public comment. There being none, the Mayor declared the public
hearing closed.
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Item 9a
ORDINANCE NO. 26-2000
ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $242,519 IN FEDERAL FUNDS AND $9,015 IN
STATE FUNDS FOR THE FY 2000 TRANSIT GRANT; FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO
THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Williams that Ordinance No. 26-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Beaty and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty
Nays: None
Item 9b
ORDINANCE NO. 27-2000
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A FRANCHISE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE VEHICLES
FOR MEDICAL RELATED TRANSPORT TO TRANS STAR, INC., DBA STAR
TRANSPORTATION; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH
THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY
LAW
Moved by Councilor Shine that Ordinance No. 27 -2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Williams.
Concern was expressed that the financial statement was incomplete and not for the
corporation as required by the Vehicles for Hire Ordinance. In addition, an assumed name
certificate has not been filed. It was noted that the Ordinance should be adhered to by having
applicants provide the required documentation.
City Attorney suggested either tabling the proposed ordinance or approving it subject to
compliance with the Ordinance requirements that they file an acceptable financial statement
and an assumed name certificate.
Ryan Matthews, owner of Trans Star, Inc. 4404 Danberry, stated that there had been
some confusion with the financial statement and agreed to provide a complete financial
statement as well as the DBA. He explained that the discrepancy with the DBA was solely
dependent on whether they would be allowed a franchise. He informed that the City Clerk did
inform him that she would not issue the permit until she had a copy of the DBA.
Motion carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty
Nays: None
Item 9c
ORDINANCE NO. 28-2000
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED "VEHICLES
FOR HIRE," AT SECTION 31-74 TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE ONE-
HOUR PREARRANGED APPOINTMENT FOR A SPECIAL SERVICE VEHICLE;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT
THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Williams that Ordinance No. 28-2000 be passed.
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Motion seconded by Councilor Beaty.
City Attorney explained that the proposed amendment would allow the transport of
individuals under the newly authorized franchise Trans Star, Inc. DBA Star Transportation. The
Taxi Committee felt that the services being offered by this new company filled the niche that
may not be currently filled, consequently, in order to allow for that requires an amendment to
Section 31-74 of the Vehicles for Hire Ordinance. The proposed amendment would make an
exception to the one-hour requirement if the transport involved the transportation of handicap
individuals from a residence to a medical facility or from a medical facility to a medical facility or
from a medical facility back to the residence.
Moved by Councilor Altman to amend the proposed ordinance by substituting
"handicapped" with "physically and mentally challenged persons".
Motion seconded by Councilor Burns and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Ester, Altman, Burns, and Beaty
Nays: None
The original motion as amended carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Ester, Altman, Burns, and Beaty
Nays: None
Item 9d
A proposed ordinance was presented amending Ordinance 124-99, rationing the use of
outside water within the City of Wichita Falls, to provide a temporary permit for the
establishment of new landscaping related to new residential or commercial construction.
Moved by Councilor Altman that proposed ordinance be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Shine.
Mr. Robert Powers explained the proposed ordinance.
Council expressed concerns that the proposed ordinance was not specific and did not
address issues such as how much watering would be allowed and how frequent. It was noted
that the City needs to be prudent and conserve water as well as maintain landscaping. The
City needs to look seriously at what can be done with the Drought Contingency Plan before the
40% lake level is reached.
Steve Smith, #1 Brass Lantern Court, representing Smith's Gardentown and several
other nursery and landscape companies, provided information on suggestions they had
discussed with the Parks Department. He stated that they were in favor of this ordinance and if
this ordinance is not passed it could have a negative affect on the homebuilding industry here in
the City. Mr. Smith mentioned some water and landscaping conservation efforts and suggested
a public education blitz regarding wasteful watering practices and water conservation. He
informed that they would be putting information on their website concerning drought tolerant
plants, drip irrigation systems, mulching, etc.
Mr. Smith requested an exemption on behalf of the nursery industry to be allowed to
water their plants as needed. However, they are voluntarily reducing their water usage based
on the same period of the previous year. He also asked Council to consider not cutting off all
outdoor watering at the 40% level. Water for drinking purposes has to come first, but we think
40% is premature to take such a drastic step. He suggested putting Lake Kemp water in our
current system right away. He wanted to know what the City was doing long term and if reverse
osmosis was being considered.
When asked if they would be amenable to changing the reduction in water usage to
water their plants from 10% to 15%, Mr. Smith replied that they would agree to a 15%
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reduction. However, he added that the ordinance should apply to everyone including
businesses and industries.
Charles Barr, 2100 Indian Heights, Homebuilders Association, expressed concern
regarding the certificate of occupancy and the final inspection and did not think it would work
the way it was proposed because of the thirty day period. Mr. David Clark stated that the intent
regarding the certificate of occupancy and the final inspection was not an issue because
landscaping is not a City requirement. The homeowner, builder, and landscaper can determine
when it is time to put in the landscaping and when they want the thirty-day window.
Mr. George Bonnett informed that they have been working with the Water Resources
Commission who drafted the Drought Contingency Plan. He stated that they are working on
plans to install the hardware to divert the flow on Lake Kemp. The approximate cost to get in
position to pump Lake Kemp water into the secondary reservoir is $100,000 and will take about
sixty days. He informed that our lake capacity is at 49.4%. He recommended that Council
have the Water Resources Commission develop some recommendations. He mentioned that
reverse osmosis would take approximately two years.
After a lengthy discussion, Council directed that the Water Resources Commission
obtain information from the nursery industry, as well as the industries which would be directly
affected, look at the Drought Contingency Plan and revise it if they deem necessary; revisit the
existing water ordinance specifically the restriction on long watering hours and bring back
recommendations to the Council. Council asked that recommendations be brought back within
three weeks.
Motion failed by the following vote.
Ayes: None
Nays: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Ester, Altman, Burns, and Beaty
City Council recessed at 11:25 a.m. and reconvened at 11:45 a.m.
Item 9e
ORDINANCE NO. 29-2000
ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE GENERAL FUND AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $10,331 AS THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS'
FEE ASSESSMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE TXU STANDING STEERING
COMMITTEE THROUGH MARCH 31, 2001; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE
MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Esther that Ordinance No. 29-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Beaty and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Ester, Altman, Burns, and Beaty
Nays: None
Item 9f
ORDINANCE NO. 30-2000
ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AIRPORT FUND AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH URS
GREINER WOODWARD CLYDE FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$49,000; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
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Item 9f continued
Moved by Councilor Beaty that Ordinance No. 30-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Ester, Altman, Burns, and Beaty
Nays: None
Item 9g
ORDINANCE NO. 31-2000
ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
FOR ADDITIONAL GRANT REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT
ACCEPTING SAME; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH
THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY
LAW
Moved by Councilor Esther that Ordinance No. 31-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Altman and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Ester, Altman, Burns, and Beaty
Nays: None
Item 9h
ORDINANCE NO. 32-2000
ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 5-59 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WHICH
PROHIBITS GIVING ANIMALS AS PRIZES OR INDUCEMENTS; FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED
WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Burns that Ordinance No. 32-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Ester, Altman, Burns, and Beaty
Nays: None
Item 10a
RESOLUTION NO. 38-2000
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE DALLAS 2012
COMMITTEE TO BRING THE 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES TO NORTH TEXAS AND THAT
WICHITA FALLS/WICHITA COUNTY BE CHOSEN AS A HOST SITE FOR BICYCLING
EVENTS TO BE HELD DURING THE 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES; FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED
WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Williams that Resolution No. 38-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Beaty.
Patrick Fortner, District Coordinator for Sen. Tom Haywood, expressed appreciation to
the Council for their support of the Resolution and this event.
Motion carried by the following vote.
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Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Ester, Altman, Burns, and Beaty
Nays: None
Item 10b
RESOLUTION NO. 39 -2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN UPDATE FORM
TO THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS REQUESTING A CHANGE IN
THE ALLOCATION RATIOS FOR ACCESS LINE FEES PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL
1777; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Williams that Resolution No. 39-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Ester, Altman, Burns, and Beaty
Nays: None
Item 10c
A proposed resolution was presented authorizing an application waiver for the Juvenile
Accountability Incentive Block Grant and designating Wichita County as the recipient of the
allocated amount of$47,880.
Moved by Councilor Altman that proposed resolution be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Beaty.
Mr. Robert Powers informed that all the details had not been worked out between the
City and the County and requested that this item be tabled.
Moved by Councilor Altman that proposed resolution be tabled.
Motion seconded by Councilor Burns and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Ester, Altman, Burns, and Beaty
Nays: None
Item 11 a
RESOLUTION NO. 40-2000
RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID AND CONTRACT FOR THE ALLRED PRISON
SEWER 10" FORCE MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT; FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO
THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Burns that Resolution No. 40-2000 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Beaty and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Ester, Altman, Burns, and Beaty
Nays: None
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Item 12a
Councilor Beaty asked that the Registry Award winners' pictures be run on the web site.
Councilor Beaty commented that the "Can the Grease" ad campaign was excellent and very
educational.
Councilor Altman thanked Mr. George Bonnett for the prompt solution regarding the
citizen having a problem with a contractor who does work for the City. Councilor Altman
suggested having public hearings on the Water Ordinance for the next couple of months in
order to allow citizens to make suggestions.
Councilor Williams recognized the Communications Department for the things that have
been created during the past months. She expressed appreciation for what they have done
and for the new things they will initiate.
Mayor mentioned that Public Information did a lot of work on the Registry Awards and
expressed appreciation to them. Mayor informed that Cover Craft had a press release that
they are moving forward with the location of a plant here.
Mayor brought up the death of Mr. Jimmy Stacks, who had been the District Engineer
for TXDOT for many years. She expressed regret at his passing and stated that the City
appreciated his support of all our efforts there.
Mayor stated that regarding the water situation we have long and short-term solutions
and are moving forward on those.
Item 12b
City Manager informed that within the next week he would be scheduling a TIF Board
meeting to discuss funding of MPEC coliseum.
Mr. George Bonnett reported on the compost program and informed that they would
have a composting material give-away program this Saturday.
Mr. George Bonnett gave an update report on automated collection service.
Police Chief Coughlin reported on Community Policing and informed that there would be
a clean-up day on Dallas and Jalonick Streets this Saturday and invited Council and citizens to
participate.
Mr. Dave Clark mentioned the Census 2000 and asked everyone to complete and return
those forms.
Item 12c
City Council went into Executive Session at 12:35 p.m. as authorized by Section
551.074 of the Texas Government Code and Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
City Council reconvened at 1:10 p.m.
Item 12d 1
Moved by Councilor Shine that Mr. Richard Golden be appointed to the Board of
Electrical Examiners with term to expire July 31, 2001. Mr. Golden will fill the vacancy in Place
7 as the TXU Representative.
Motion seconded by Councilor Beaty and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty
Nays: None
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Item 12d(2)
Moved by Councilor Beaty to appoint to the Traffic Safety Commission Mr. Al Sutko with
term to expire December 31, 2001 and Mr. Henry Oliver with term to expire December 31,
2002. Mr. Sutko will replace Helen Henderson, Place 8. Mr. Oliver will replace Mr. David
Westen, Place 13.
Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by the following vote.
Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty
Nays: None
The City Council adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of V 2000.
KAT RYN A. Y AGER
MAYO ,
ATTEST:
Lydia Torres
City Clerk
NOTICE OF MEETING
Regular Meeting Of The Mayor And City Council Of The City Of
Wichita Falls, Texas To Be Held In The City Council Chambers Of
The Memorial Auditorium On Tuesday, March 21 , 2000, Beginning At
8:30 a.m.
City Council: Mayor Kay Yeager - Councilors Arthur Bea
Williams, Dan Shine, James Esther, William
Altman, Johnny Burns, and Bud Beaty
1 . Call to Order.
2. Invocation: The Reverend Ron Redding
Pastor, Highland Heights Baptist Church
3. Comments From The Public To Members Of The City Council
On Items That Are Not On The City Council Agenda. (The Regular
Agenda will begin upon completion of public comments, or no later than 9:00 a.m.
Individuals who prior to this Council meeting signed up to speak, but could not be
heard before 9:00 a.m. due to time constraints, may speak at the conclusion of the
meeting.)
4. Presentations:
- Audit Report For the Year Ending September 30, 1999
- 2000 Clean Country Registry Awards and Reception
- Recess for 2000 Clean Country Registry Awards
5. Re-convene Regular Meeting: Approval of Minutes
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Award of Bids:
a. Award Of Bid For The Purchase Of Two (2) Each 4-
Wheeldrive Utility Tractors To Clarklift Of Wichita Falls In
The Amount Of $47,742.00.
b. Motion To Authorize The Expenditure From The Police
Department's Forfeiture Fund For The Purchase To Two (2)
Air Filtration Systems In The Evidence Room.
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, March 21, 2000
Page 2
7. Receive Minutes:
a. Traffic Safety Commission — January, 5, 2000
b. Planning & Zoning Commission — January 12, 2000
c. Library Advisory Board — February 22, 2000
d. Park Board — February 24, 2000
e. Clean Community Commission — March 9, 2000
REGULAR AGENDA
8. Public Hearings:
a. Public Hearing To Consider A Temporary Rate Increase For
Taxicab Services Due To Unusual Gasoline Prices.
b. Public Hearing To Consider A Franchise For Special Service
Vehicles For Medical Related Transport To Trans Star, Inc.,
Dba Star Transportation.
c. Public Hearing On The Program Of Projects For The Wichita
Falls Transit System.
9. Ordinances:
a. Ordinance Appropriating $242,519 In Federal Funds And
$9,015 in State Funds For The FY2000 Section 5307 Transit
Grant. (City Council Bill #70)
b. Ordinance Authorizing A Franchise For Special Service
Vehicles For Medical Related Transport To Trans Star, Inc.,
dba Star Transportation. (City Council Bill #71)
c. Ordinance Amending Chapter 31 Of The Code Of
Ordinances, Entitled Vehicles For Hire, At Section 31-74 To
Provide For An Exception To The One-Hour Prearranged
Appointment For A Special Service Vehicle. (City Council Bill
#72)
d. Ordinance Amending Ordinance 124-99, Rationing The Use
Of Outside Water Within The City Of Wichita Falls, To
Provide A Temporary Permit For The Establishment Of New
Landscaping Related To New Residential Or Commercial
Construction. (City Council Bill #73)
9. Ordinances (cont'd):
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, March 21, 2000
Page 3
e. Ordinance Making An Appropriation In The General Fund
And Authorizing The Expenditure Of $10,331 As The City Of
Wichita Falls' Fee Assessment For Participation In The TXU
Standing Steering Committee Through March 31 , 2001 . (City
Council Bill #74)
f. Ordinance Making An Appropriation In The Airport Fund And
Authorizing The City Manager To Amend The Contract With
URS Greiner Woodward Clyde For Additional Services In
The Amount Of $49,000. (City Council Bill #75)
g. Ordinance Making An Appropriation To The Special
Revenue Fund For Additional Grant Revenue Received
From The Texas Department Of Health And Authorizing The
City Manager To Execute Contract Accepting Same. (City
Council Bill #76)
h. Ordinance Waiving Section 5-59 Of The Code Of
Ordinances Which Prohibits Giving Animals As Prizes Or
Inducements. (City Council Bill #77)
10. Resolutions:
a. Resolution Expressing Support For The Success Of The
Dallas 2012 Committee To Bring The 2012 Olympic Games
To North Texas And That Wichita Falls/Wichita County Be
Chosen As A Host Site For Bicycling Events To Be Held
During The 2012 Olympic Games. (City Council Bill #78)
b. Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Submit An
Update Form To The Public Utility Commission Of Texas
Requesting A Change In The Allocation Ratios For Access
Line Fees Pursuant To House Bill 1777. (City Council Bill
#79)
c. Resolution Authorizing An Application Waiver For The
Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant And
Designating Wichita County As The Recipient Of The
Allocated Amount Of $47,880. (City Council Bill #80)
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, March 21, 2000
Page 4
11 . Award of Bids:
a. Resolution To Award Bid And Contract For The Allred Prison
Sewer 10" Force Main Replacement Project. (City Council
Bill #81)
12. Other Council Matters:
a. Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City
Council.
b. Staff/Council Discussion.
c. Executive Session:
(1) Consider Qualifications Of Possible Appointees To
Board of Electrical Examiners As Authorized By
Section 551 .074 Of The Texas Government Code.
(2) Briefing By City Attorney Regarding Pending Litigation
Schlieper V. City Of Wichita Falls et al.; As Authorized
By Section 551 .071 Of The Texas Government Code.
d. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
- Board of Electrical Examiners
- Traffic Safety Commission
13. Adjourn.
Wheelchair or handicapped accessibility to the meeting is possible by
using the handicapped parking spaces, ramp and elevator located off the
east parking lot on Sixth Street entrance. Spanish language interpreters,
deaf interpreters, Braille copies or any other special needs will be provided
to any person requesting a special service with at least 24 hours notice.
Please call the City Clerk's Office at 761-7409.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board
at Memorial Auditorium, Wichita Falls, Texas on the day of
, 20 at o'clock (a.m.)(p.m.).
City Clerk