Min 11/21/1995 48
Wichita Falls,Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
November 21, 1995
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 :
Michael Lam - Mayor
Dan Shine - Councilors
Angus Thompson -
Bill Daniel -
J. W. Martin -
Harold Hawkins -
Jim Berzina - City Manager
Greg Humbach - City Attorney
Lydia Torres - City Clerk
Mayor Lam called the meeting to order.
The invocation was given by Dr. Finis Beauchamp, Lamar
Baptist Church.
Mayor Lam proclaimed the week of November 20-25, 1995 as
"Home Care Week" in Wichita Falls .
Item 3
Moved by Councilor Thompson that the minutes of the November
7, 1995 meeting be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Martin and carried by the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Lam. Councilors Shine, Thompson, Daniel, Martin,
and Hawkins .
Nays : None
Items 4a-6e
Moved by Councilor Martin that the Consent Agenda be
approved.
Motion seconded by Mayor Lam and carried by the following
vote .
Ayes : Mayor Lam, Councilors Shine, Thompson, Daniel, Martin,
and Hawkins .
Nays : None
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Item 4a
RESOLUTION NO. 195-95
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, DETERMINING NECESSITY FOR ACQUISITION OF
EASEMENTS TO UPGRADE SEWER LIFT STATIONS #40 AND #41,
APPROVING THE APPRAISALS, SETTING JUST COMPENSATION,
AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION; FINDING AND
DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION
WAS DISCUSSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Item 5a
Award bid for a hydraulic excavator to AIS Continental
Equipment Corporation in the amount of $140, 300 . 00 .
Item 5b
Award bid for two (2) , 15, 000 GVW four door cab and chassis
to Herb Easley Chevrolet, in the amount of $53 , 293 . 58 .
Items 6a-6e
Minutes of the following boards and commissions were
received.
a . Landmark Commission, September 27, 1995
b. Library Advisory Board, October 24 , 1995
c . Lake Lot Study Committee, November 1, 1995
d. Landmark Commission, November 2 , 1995
e . Board of Electrical Examiners, November 9, 1995
Item 7a
A public hearing was held to receive comments on amendments
to the FY 1996-98 Transportation Improvement Program and the FY
1996 Unified Planning Work Program. :. T>
Mr. Dave Clark commented that this was the second of two
public hearings required to be held. The first one was held
November 6, 1995 at the W. F. I . S.D. Administration Building. Four
projects on I-44 are being proposed for addition to the
Transportation Improvement Program. Six tasks are outlined in the
Unified Planning Work Program with two of these containing
proposed funding increases, Task 2-Data Development and
Maintenance and Task 6-Special Studies . Mr. Clark informed that
no action on behalf of the Council was required, only to hold a
public hearing.
Mayor Lam declared the public hearing open, and allowed for
public comment .
No one wished to be heard. Mayor Lam declared the public
hearing closed.
Item 8a
ORDINANCE NO. 123-95 `
ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 27-30 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO PLACING A SIDEWALK ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 79, ADJACENT TO THE NORTH
LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, MARTINEZ HEIGHTS
Moved by Councilor Hawkins that Ordinance No. 123-95 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Daniel and carried by the
following vote .
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Item 8a cont' d
Ayes : Mayor Lam, Councilors Shine, Thompson, Daniel, Martin,
and Hawkins
Nays : None
Item 8b
ORDINANCE NO. 124-95
ORDINANCE WAIVING APPENDIX A, SUBDIVISION SECTION 9 (B)
(2) (a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO
PLACING CURB AND GUTTER ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STATE
HIGHWAY 79, ADJACENT TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK
1, MARTINEZ HEIGHTS
Moved by Councilor Thompson that Ordinance No. 124-95 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Lam, Councilors Shine, Thompson, Daniel, Martin,
and Hawkins
Nays : None
Item 8c
ORDINANCE NO. 125-95
ORDINANCE WAIVING APPENDIX A, SUBDIVISION SECTION 9 (B)
(2) (a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO
PLACING CURB AND GUTTER ON THE EAST SIDE OF RIFLE RANGE
ROAD ADJACENT TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 1, SECTION 15,
TARRANT COUNTY SCHOOL LAND
Moved by Councilor Hawkins that Ordinance No 125-95 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson and carried by the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Lam, Councilors Shine, Thompson, Daniel, Martin,
and Hawkins
Nays : None
Item 8d
ORDINANCE NO. 126-95
ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 27-30 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO PLACING A SIDEWALK ON THE
EAST SIDE OF RIFLE RANGE ROAD ADJACENT TO THE WEST LINE
OF LOT 2 , SECTION 15, TARRANT COUNTY SCHOOL LAND
Moved by Councilor Thompson that Ordinance No. 126-95 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Lam, Councilors Shine, Thompson, Daniel, Martin,
and Hawkins
Nays : None
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Item 8e
ORDINANCE NO. 127-95
ORDINANCE WAIVING APPENDIX A, SUBDIVISION SECTION 9 (B)
(2) (a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO
PLACING CURB AND GUTTER ON THE EAST SIDE OF RIFLE RANGE
ROAD ADJACENT TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 2 , SECTION 15,
TARRANT COUNTY SCHOOL LAND
Moved by Councilor Daniel that Ordinance No. 127-95 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by
the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Lam, Councilors Shine, Thompson, Daniel, Martin,
and Hawkins
Nays : None
Item 8f
ORDINANCE NO. 128-95
ORDINANCE WAIVING SECTION 27-30 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO PLACING A SIDEWALK ON THE
EAST SIDE OF RIFLE RANGE ROAD ADJACENT TO THE WEST LINE
OF LOT 1, SECTION 15, TARRANT COUNTY SCHOOL LAND
Moved by Councilor Hawkins that Ordinance No. 128-95 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson and carried by the
following vote
Ayes : Mayor Lam, Councilors Shine, Thompson, Daniel, Martin,
and Hawkins
Nays : None
Item 8g
ORDINANCE NO. 129-95
ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $50, 000 OF GENERAL FUND EQUITY
TO REPLACE THE ROOF OF THE KEMP PUBLIC LIBRARY
Moved by Councilor Thompson that Ordinance No. 129-95 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by the
following vote .
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Item 8g cont' d
Ayes : Mayor Lam, Councilors Shine, Thompson, Daniel, Martin,
and Hawkins
Nays : None
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Item 9a
RESOLUTION NO. 196-95
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO POST
NOTICE PROHIBITING THE CARRYING OF HANDGUNS ON CITY
PREMISES; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT
WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS DISCUSSED WAS OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Moved by Councilor Martin that Resolution No. 196-95 be
passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Thompson.
Councilor Hawkins commented that he did not think this was
really needed at this time . This is a futile motion and it is
going to prohibit anyone who is licensed from carrying a
concealed weapon. Those that are not licensed are going to
continue to carry a weapon. He questioned the need to post
notices in all City owned structures .
Mayor stated that for clarity and simplicity, if we are
going to have a rule it should apply to all facilities, and signs
should be posted at all city owned buildings . He asked if the
Resolution applied to City buses and City vehicles .
City Manager replied that City premises was viewed as where
the public and work force would be . Concerning the issue of
buses, he referred to the City Attorney.
City Attorney replied that in his opinion, from commentary
on folks who have done this, it would apply to buses . He will
verify that for Council . He asked if this Resolution was passed
would Council desire that signs be posted in City buses .
Councilor Daniel stated that he would be opposed to that
because he cannot see that a dispute would arise over a City
matter on a City bus as it would on City premises . State passed a
law which would allow citizens to carry handguns to protect
themselves in public . I would not want it to be automatically
extended to City buses .
Councilor Thompson stated that some large cities like San
Antonio and Houston have banned carrying handguns on public
transit systems . Someone with a gun on a bus could be potentially
very dangerous . He wanted Council to consider extending it to the
City bus system. I think we should post a notice in all City
owned buildings for safety reasons and to prevent possible law
suits .
Councilor Hawkins said that the citizens of Texas voted for
this and now Council wants to dictate what is best for the
citizens of Wichita Falls .
Councilor Shine stated that by passing this Resolution we
would be authorizing the City Manager to use good judgement in
posting these notices and he was hired to use good judgement .
Councilor Hawkins had a problem with giving the City Manager a
blanket order to post in all City owned buildings .
Mayor asked City Manager what the policy would be on City
employees carrying concealed weapons on City owned premises . City
Manager replied that if this was passed today, it would be
obligatory to post all buildings, but he do not think the buses
would be included unless Council wanted to include them. I think
you would have to look at the buildings where the public and City
employees enter. If a building was posted prohibiting carrying
handguns, it would apply to the citizens as well as to City
employees .
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Item 9a cont' d
Councilor Martin asked that the City Attorney check with the
Attorney General in regards to posting signs on the buses . He did
not believe this would apply to buses .
Councilor Hawkins suggested that the City Manager identify
specific buildings which he felt should have a sign posted.
Councilor Martin moved that the resolution be amended by
adding the word "occupied" to the statement referring to
" . . .prohibiting the carrying of handguns on any city publicly
' occupied' premises" .
City Manager said that employees should be told not to carry
a gun to the work site, which is legal and manageable . Councilor
Martin stated that should be a management decision to be made by
City Manager.
Mayor commented that if the policy that the City Manager
just discussed was in effect, the Resolution as it reads is
appropriate . Councilor Martin withdrew his motion to amend.
Motion carried by the following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Lam, Councilors Shine, Thompson, Daniel, and
Martin
Nays : Councilor Hawkins
Item l0a
A discussion was held on the North American Free Trade
Agreement and its impact on Texas Highways .
Councilor Martin said that this was in reference to a
request from the Attorney General that all cities adopt a
resolution supporting the protest to license Mexican trucks as
they come across the border. Their trucks are not regulated the
same as ours, and they have no weight or driver time limit . They
do not meet the same safety standards as ours, and this
resolution will try to get the Mexican trucks to come into
compliance with Texas Safety Standards .
Presently all traffic from the border is being funnelled
primarily up through I-20 and I-35 . Soon I-44 is going to become
one of the main corridors from Abilene to Wichita Falls, and we
are going to be directly affected by that traffic . Those big
trucks tear up our highways and we need to have some regulations
to make sure that their trucks meet the same safety standards as
ours . I think we should support the Attorney General' s request to
adopt a resolution to be sent to the U. S . Department of Commerce
in support of bringing those trucks into compliance the same as
ours .
Councilor Hawkins was in favor of this because the City is
looking at having an overhead along Broad and Holliday and it
would be a disaster to have one of those 170, 000 Ton trucks on
that overhead come crashing down at some point .
Mayor directed that a resolution be brought back for action
at the next Council meeting
Item 10b
A discussion was held on creating a committee to establish
future plans, goals and objectives for the City.
Mayor stated that at the last Council meeting Council was
asked to give thought to the creation of a goals committee and a
.... ........ ...
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Item lob cont' d
committee that would deal with future plans and objectives for
the City. Today we are here to discuss the structuring of that
committee .
City Manager commented that this has a way of coming around
to capital improvements . The Staff has done its own goal setting
to identify projects and programs that are vitally important to
the City. We are ready to report on that to Council, and are
waiting for Council direction.
Councilor Daniel said that his recommendation was made
because as a Council we end up reacting so much more often than
being pro-active . A combined citizen and Council committee could
take a semi-relaxed view of the future and try to develop a
vision for the City over a 5, lo, 15 year period of time . Set
some long term goals and based upon those goals define specific
objectives to be provided to the Council . Mayor agreed with
Councilor Daniel and mentioned that a goal setting session needed
to be held between the Staff and Council . The Council was in
agreement that a retreat be held with Council and Staff .
Mayor directed City Manager to schedule a retreat for the
middle of January. City Manager will provide available
information to the Council prior to the retreat .
Item 10C
Dr. Bartel, President of Texoma Total Care, presented
information on this new organization and their relationship with
Wichita General Hospital . He informed that because of changes in
the insurance industry, there was a reshuffling of doctors and
hospitals . Large management companies come into cities and take
over all the doctors and decide which hospitals will survive.
They control the flow of patients . Independent doctors discussed
how they could compete in this new market place and the result
was Texoma Total Care which was later organized under a 501 (a)
format . Wichita General Hospital is their capital partner
providing the start-up funding. Funding for legal services, the
business plan, marketing strategy, and the salary of the
administrative director of Texoma Total Care are provided by
Wichita General Hospital .
Dr. Bartel asked for Councilos unqualified support for the
Wichita General Hospital in this activity. He asked that the
Hospital lease be extended as quickly as possible so that the
Hospital can get back to the business of working with Texoma
Total Care in order to build this medical community. In response
to a question from Council, he replied that there was some
hesitancy to this arrangement on behalf of the City County Health
Board, and the renewal of the lease has been delayed because of
some questioning.
Charles Thomas, 4510 Shady Lane, presented a check from the
Jones family for the Harold Jones Park, and he asked for
encouragement from the Council and the media on decorating around
the park and the downtown area.
William C. Young, 1018 Widows Lane, commended the Fire
Department' s first response. It works and he said he is living
proof . Regarding the smoking ordinance, he asked that being
elected officials they should listen to what the people say when
they vote .
Giola Kluver, 2938 Elliott, mentioned a book with coupons on
cigarettes which was in the high schools, and handed it to the
City Manager. She said that Wichita Falls needs a lupus doctor
here instead of having to travel to Dallas .
Sue Ann O' Shea, 108o Wenonah, said she would like to see a
sign in every business prohibiting the carrying of handguns .
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Item 10c cont' d
Also, she mentioned that the only access to the property at 1070
W. Wenonah Rear was from an alley off Onaway. She said
criminals are using this property for an illegal dump site and
to access other properties for criminal activities . She asked if
the property located at 1070 W. Wenonah Rear could be denied
public access by fence or some other means . Mayor replied that
the City cannot force any private owner to fence their land; but
they will check into the situation.
a.m. City Council recessed at 10 : 00 a.m. and reconvened at 10 : 10
Mayor stated that this report was not on the agenda but felt
it would be appropriate to report on the negotiations of the
prison expansion and alternatives on the annexation of that area.
City Manager informed that concerning annexation, three
options in two different areas would be presented today. Council
can provide Staff with input on an individual basis and later
give direction on when to proceed.
Mr. Steve Seese reported to Council on the options for the
Reilly Road/F.M. 369 area and for the Kovaric Road area. A copy
of his report is attached herewith and becomes a part of the
Minutes .
City Manager informed on the prison expansion negotiations .
He stated that there would be a minimum of 200 jobs and 160-1320
additional beds and support services that go with it . He and the
Mayor met with several State officials and were asked if the City
was interested and they told them that we were . Nothing has been
committed. We expect to receive a letter from the Criminal
Justice System that makes the offer that we are one of eight
sites selected to receive a $25 million construction job. The
following are conditions they ask for: satisfaction that the
right level of water and sewer service is there, and the only
one, other than the County, doing a road project, along with
getting them back to the one time water sewer rate . We will
receive an official offer to that affect and it will be brought
to Council to make a decision.
Item 10d
Councilor Martin mentioned the citizens committee which was
suggested to enforce handicap parking and asked if anything else
has been done on that . City Manager replied that he found a
mixed review from the Council on the request for an enforcement
force, however, to have a committee look at it would be a better
idea and would be better received. Councilor Martin asked that
Staff look at the feasibility of doing that here in Wichita
Falls .
Councilor Hawkins asked about the medieval tower across from
S .A. F.B . Main Gate . Mr. Murphy reported that this was a joint
effort with TXDOT and TXDOT has completed their portion.
Councilor Hawkins said he had several negative comments from the
Base and he asked that S .A. F.B be included in this project . Mr.
Murphy said that they were at a point where it could be changed.
City Manager stated that he did not have a problem with coming up
with the final design and discussing it with S .A. F.B.
Councilor Hawkins said that the trash cans on I-44 and
Central Expressway exit ramps are not being taken care of
properly. Also, he asked if all the waivers dealing with curb
and gutter could be put on the consent agenda. City Manager
informed that they since they are ordinances they require to be
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Item l cocont' d
handled on individual vote. Lastly, he asked that the old Mason
lawn mower business at Loop 11 and Central Freeway be checked for
code violations .
Councilor Thompson referred to the recent drug sweep and the
Weed and Seed Program, and commended Chief Harrelson for the
improvement of public safety. Also, he commended Chief James for
the informative and educational program presented on the Oklahoma
City bombing. Councilor Thompson mentioned that this was
Thanksgiving week and that we have much for which to be thankful .
He asked that we be better neighbors one to another and that we
reach out to others who have less than we . He wished everyone a
happy Thanksgiving.
Item 10e
City Manager reported that the United Way Campaign was
completed and City employees responded with a 25% increase over
last year.
City Attorney informed that a public hearing would be held
at the next Council meeting on the T.U. franchise, and it would
then be placed on the agenda as an action item at the following
Council meeting.
City Manager mentioned that an ordinance changing hours of
operation had been tabled at the last Council meeting, centered
basically around the Plex. The present Ordinance allows the City
Manager to give exception to that and the Plex did have an
exception. It appears that the ordinance does not need to be
changed, but to be dealt with on an individual basis . Unless
Council at some point sees a different way needed, we suggest
leaving it as it is .
City Manager said a quick report needs to be given on the
Holliday and Broad situation regarding the elevated highway. The
State is looking for some direction.
City Manager informed that the Mayor and the County Judge
have been in contact with each other regarding a transportation
committee . Mayor had suggested that a resolution be passed to
create the committee comprised of eleven members, five from the
City and five from the County and one to be agreed upon mutually.
Also, there may be a need for some funding. This would be brought
up at the next Council meeting. Mayor stated that the existing
BCI Committee needs to be broadened to be a City/County
Transportation Committee . Councilor Hawkins said that Council
needs to look at the problem of when a person leaves the City
Council position the person does not vacate the committee
position.
City Manager informed that traffic counts in the downtown
area had gone up and some have decreased. He passed out a memo
to that affect .
Mr. Bonnett reported on the overhead project at Holliday and
Broad. State approached the City on the on/off ramps in the area
of 5th and 6th Streets . State needs guidance on two questions .
One is on where you want the off ramp from Broad to stop, on the
east or west side of Burnett . We recommend, because of the
impact, that you stop on the west side of Burnett . Two, the issue
of the ramps themselves in whether they slide on the north or
south side of 5th and 6th. The ramps will be solid retaining
walls . We recommend that the ramp on 5th starts up and slide it
on the south side on the right of way. Also, we recommend that
the ramp coming off Broad and dropping on 6th, that we slide it
on the north side . This has implications in terms of property
acquisition. We think this is the best way to do it .
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Item 10e cont'd
Mr. Parker informed on the property which would be involved,
and stated that by putting it on the south side there would be no
access to certain vacant property. Our biggest concern was the
right turns coming off Burnett, but alternative methods for
controlling that traffic could be used. We wanted it on the
north side to give it a straight shot to Burnett and not have
crossing movement from the south 'side making a left turn across
to through traffic coming from the west .
Councilor Shine asked if there was an entrance to the ramp
coming from the west to the east from Seymour Highway on to
Holliday. Mr. Bonnett replied that there will be an entrance from
the ground level but not on the overhead. You cannot get on the
overhead from Seymour Highway turning back south. Mr. Bonnett
informed that he has asked TXDOT to look at the potential of not
having an elevated ramp. Mr. Parker stated that if that was the
case, both east and west bound traffic on 5th Street would have
access .
Mr.Bonnett concluded that Council was in agreement to their
recommendations and if possible to stop the ramps short of
Burnett . Councilor Hawkins suggested that if possible not to
even have the north one . If we have to acquire property why can
we not widen it out to have a double turn on Burnett . Mr.
Bonnett said that they will look at that possibility. We will
communicate with TXDOT so they can continue their preliminary
plans .
Item 10f
Moved by Councilor Martin that the following persons be
appointed to serve on the Library Planning Task Force :
James Snowden, Ellen Masters, Tommy Pipes, Gracie Gregg, Leo
Watts, Tom Walters, Irene Lambert, Martha Allensworth,
Virginia Martin, Mike Curtis, Cheryl White .
Motion seconded by Councilor Hawkins and carried by the
following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Lam, Councilors Shine, Thompson, Daniel, Martin,
and Hawkins
Nays : None
Item l0a
Moved by Councilor Martin that James Welbourn be reappointed
to serve on the Sheppard Area Community Relations Council, and
that applications be accepted for a second appointee .
Motion seconded by Councilor Shine .
Councilor Shine suggested that if there is not a Council
liaison to a committee or board, that Staff provide Council with
information on those meetings .
Motion carried by the following vote .
Ayes : Mayor Lam, Councilors Shine, Thompson, Daniel, Martin,
and Hawkins
Nays : None
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The City Council adjourned at 11 :40 a.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this h day of) ]�t�E/-IBele
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ATTEST:
Lyd Torres
Cit Clerk
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PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL
ANNEXATION PROPOSAL OPTIONS
for the
KOVARIC ROAD AREA
ATTACHMENT TO MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 21, 1995
ITEM: ANNEXATION REPORT
Prepared by:
The Planning Division
City of Wichita Falls
November 1995
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SUMMARY OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
The charts below represent only those cost or revenues to be lost or gained during a 4%year period.
Since the discussion of expenditures to an annexation involves only a few City department, only those
departments are shown.
Option 1:
This option proposes to purchase Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation's (WVWSC) 43,100 linear
feet of water line at $6.00 per linear foot, install new lines and place the lines on the City's pressurized
system to allow the provision of full municipal services to a level enjoyed by other areas of the City.
SERVICE REVENUES EXPENDITURES
Water, Sewer, Solid Waste $184,850 $259,000
Purchase WVWSC System $617,200
Replace Water Lines 92,000
Street Maintenance (4.6 mi.) 80,000
Right-Of-Way Mowing (4.6 mi.) 4,855
Street Lighting and Traffic Control 0
,5579
Franchise Fees (per capita) $
$55
Sales Tax (per capita) $$97,,790
430
Property Taxes
267
4'/Z YEAR TOTAL $704,337 $1,053,055
Option 2:
This option proposes to purchase WVWSC's 43,100 linear feet of water line at$6.00 per linear foot and
place the lines on the City's pressurized system. While this would improve the existing service, it would
not provide fire-fighting capability equivalent to other areas of the City due to the size of the lines.
SERVICE REVENUES EXPENDITURES
Water, Sewer, Solid Waste $184,850 $259,600
Purchase WVWSC System 0
Replace Water Lines 92,000
Street Maintenance (4.6 mi.) 80,000
Right-Of Way Mowing (4.6 mi.) 4,855
Street Lighting and Traffic Control 0
,5579
Franchise Fees (per capita) $
$55
Sales Tax(per capita) $$97,,790
430
Property Taxes
267
4V2 YEAR TOTAL $704,337 $353,655
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Option 3:
This option, shown as Area#1, proposes to purchase WVWSC's water line at $6.00 per linear foot,
install new lines and place the lines on the City's pressurized system to allow the provision of full
municipal services to a level enjoyed by other areas of the City.
SERVICE REVENUES EXPENDITURES
Water, Sewer, Solid Waste $101,000
Purchase WVWSC System $121,000
Replace Water Lines 271,000
Street Maintenance (2.4 mi.) 48,000
Right-Of Way Mowing (2.4 mi.) 41,740
Street Lighting and Traffic Control $4,855
Franchise Fees (per capita) $30,460
Sales Tax (per capita) $53,210
Property Taxes $176,000
4V2 YEAR TOTAL $360,670 $486,595
Option 4:
This option proposes to purchase WVWSC's water line at$6.00 per linear foot within Area#1 and place
the lines on the City's pressurized system. While this would improve the existing service, it would not
provide fire-fighting capability equivalent to other areas of the City due to the size of the lines.
SERVICE REVENUES EXPENDITURES
Water, Sewer, Solid Waste $101,000
Purchase WVWSC System $121,000
Replace Water Lines 0
Street Maintenance (2.4 mi.) 48,000
Right-Of Way Mowing (2.4 mi.) 41,740
Street Lighting and Traffic Control
Franchise Fees (per capita) $30,460
Sales Tax (per capita) $53,210
Property Taxes 176,000
4V2 YEAR TOTAL $360,670 $210,740
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING
Existing Land Use and Population
Under options 1 and 2, the proposed annexation area covers approximately 2,681 acres while Options 3
and 4 covers an area of 1,019 acres. The vast majority of land in this area is being developed into
single-family residential use. Under Options 1 and 2 there are 97 such uses, and 53 residential uses
under Option 3 and 4. In addition, other land uses include various commercial and fraternal uses.
The 1990 Census tract for this area encompasses all the area from the city limits, westward to Holliday,
Texas. Therefore, 1990 census numbers are not available. In order to calculate existing population in
the areas proposed, a "windshield" survey was conducted. At 97 dwellings under Options 1 and 2, and
using the 1990 census density variable of 2.71 persons per household, the population for the area is
estimated at 263 persons. For Options 3 and 4, using the same variables for 53 dwellings, the
population is estimated at 144.
Land Use Inquiries
Platting activity has been the past action in this area. Single-family development is the resulting land
use.
Zonin
Newly annexed areas into the City are automatically zoned Single-Family-1 (SF-1). This zoning
classification means that the minimum lot size is 8,500 square feet for single-family dwellings and
5,000 square feet for other uses.
In addition to single-family detached dwellings, other permitted uses include parks and primary schools.
A Conditional Use Permit is required for Bed and Breakfast, Zero lot-line residential, Manufactured
Homes, Public Safety Services, Religious Assembly, Utility Service and Oil Wells.
Subdivision Regulations
All capital improvements including, but not limited to streets, alleys, water service lines and fire
hydrants for new development shall be constructed by the developer of the tract in accordance with
Appendix A, Code of Ordinances (Comprehensive Subdivision Regulations), as amended, City of
Wichita Falls.
Planned Street Improvements
With the exception of State work on State Hwy. 369, there are no street improvements planned at this
time. Local streets in the proposed annexation area carry a rural cross-section. As platting occurs, a
minimum right-of-way width of 50 feet is required for dedication. Refer to Public Works - Streets for
projections on future improvements.
Flood Plain Mana eg ment
With the exception of an area occupied by the Wichita River, no other flood plain exist in the
annexation area.
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PUBLIC WORKS - WATER
The area in question is served potable water by the Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation
(WVWSC) which holds a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) issued by the appropriate
State agency. The effect of the CCN is to designate which governmental agency has the right to serve a
specific area. Any change in those rights must be obtained by a petition to the Texas Department of
Natural Resources and Conservation Commission. The area between Barnett Road and Turtle Creek
Road is extraordinary, as the City has entered into a contract with the WVWSC which contains a
provision for the City to purchase the WVWSC distribution rights "at a depreciated value". Should such
a purchase be made, we would still have to jointly approach the regulatory agency with a request to
revise the CCN.
An additional factor is the manner in which one would calculate a depreciated value of the system.
Recognizing that the WVWSC has issued bonds based upon the revenue string of their system, we are
probably going to be involved in a fairly complex appraisal of their system, recognizing not only the
replacement value of the lines, but also the future revenue potential which addresses bond retirement.
For this Plan we will address only rough estimates of the replacement value of the lines. Given the
complexities, the following alternatives are suggested for water service to the areas in question:
AREA#1 - East of Barnett Road
Alternative #A - Annex the area and allow WVWSC to continue to serve the area.
The City of Wichita Falls currently serves Whispering Creek but the line is not sized to provide
fire protection. The WVWSC lines do not provide fire protection and are sized for potable water
delivery only. No cost would be incurred by the City but we would not be able to supply utility
service to the annexed area at a level enjoyed by the remainder of the City.
Alternative #B - Purchase WVWSC's lines and place their lines on our pressure system.
The WVWSC has approximately 20,000 linear feet of line in Area #1 with an estimated
replacement cost of $6.00 per foot. The replacement value of this system would be
approximately $121,000. This alternative would not be capable of supplying fire protection
enjoyed by the remainder of the City but the reliability of the system should be improved.
Alternative #C - Purchase WVWSC's system for $121,000 and replace their system with a City of
Wichita Falls system giving fire protection.
We would estimate the cost of placing City standard water mains in this area to be
approximately $271,000.
AREA 2 - Barnett Road to 369
Alternative #A - Annex the area and allow WVWSC to continue to serve the area.
The current Wichita Valley lines do not provide fire protection. Although no cost would be
incurred by the City of this alternative, we would not be in a position to supply service to the
annexed area at a level enjoyed by the remainder of the City.
Alternative #B - Purchase WVWSC's lines and place their lines on our pressure system.
The WVWSC has approximately 23,100 lineal feet of line in Area #2 with an estimated
replacement cost of $6.00 per foot. The replacement value of this system would be
approximately $138,600. This alternative would not be capable of supplying fire protection
enjoyed by the remainder of the City, but the reliability of the system should be improved. It is
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important to note that the WVWSC is under no contractual obligation to sell its lines to the City
of Wichita Falls due to annexation. Sale of the system would have to voluntary.
Alternative #C - Purchase WVWSC's system for $138,000 and replace their system with a City of
Wichita Falls system giving fire protection.
We would estimate the cost of placing City standard water mains in this area to be
approximately $346,200. This alternative would provide fire protection to municipal standards
for the area currently served.
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PUBLIC WORKS - SANITARY SEWER
The area in question is not served by sanitary sewer at this time.
A significant portion of the proposed annexation area would be served by the so-called "Tanglewood
trunk line". This is a proposed line which will pick up the existing 15" line currently on Ridgemont east
of Turtle Creek Road and would extend the line westerly and southerly to serve the drainage area. Due
to the fairly complex nature of this project, engineering has not been accomplished which will enable us
to provide a reasonable cost estimate for the project. We have proposed that if the area is annexed, it
would continue to be served by the existing septic tank system until such time as funds were available
for trunk line extension.
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PUBLIC WORKS - SOLID WASTE
The area proposed for annexation is currently served by Bell Processing with roll-out containers. We
would propose to supply curbside service to the properties in question by extending our current manual
collection service. The cost of providing the service will match the revenues produced for a zero impact
cost.
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PUBLIC WORKS - STREETS AND ROADS
The proposed area for annexation contains approximately 7.1 miles of public roadway of which 2.5
miles are State maintained (Hwy. 369 and Barnett Road). Of the 4.6 miles which would be City
maintained, approximately 1.0 miles needs immediate attention. Our current seal coating costs run
approximately $20,000 per mile. I would anticipate the need to let a contract for approximately one
mile in the short term, and then approximately one mile per year after that time for continued
maintenance as a seal coat should last only about five years.
An additional factor to consider is roadway mowing. I would anticipate incurring about $20,000 per
year of mowing costs for the right-of-ways in question.
ROADWAY FROM - TO MILES
State Maintained
Barnett City Limits to Wichita River 1.7
Hwy. 369 City Limits to Wichita River 0.8
TOTAL 2.5
City Maintained
Turtle Creek City Limits to Anchor Road 1.0
Parkhills City Limits to Kovaric 0.6
Maverick Kovaric North to End 0.3
Anchor Barnett to Turtle Creek 0.7
Whispering Circle Barnett to end 0.4
Kovaric Hwy. 369 to Barnett 1.6
TOTAL 4.6
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FIRE
Discussion of the adequacy of the existing system is discussed under the Public Works section.
Response Times
With the current geographic location of the stations, response times to the area will be within acceptable
parameters.
The first engine company's response will be from station 6 to the Wichita River, being the furthermost
point, at a time of 7 minutes and 14 seconds. The second engine company will respond from station 5,
and will be a minimum of an additional 1 minute.
Fire protection and suppression personnel and equipment from the Wichita Falls Fire Department will
be provided upon request within sixty (60) days of the effective date of annexation using existing
personnel and equipment. The services of the City of Wichita Falls Fire Marshal shall be provided
within the same time frame.
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FINANCE
We have calculated the Ad Valorem tax that could be anticipated from the proposed annexation, to be
approximately:
The appraised value of all property within the total annexation area is $13,055,252. This presents a
taxable value of$12,026,989. Using a tax rate of.67675, the potential Ad Valorem tax is calculated at
$366,267 for Options 1 and 2 over a 4'/z year period.
The appraised value of all property within Area#1 is $6,540,262. This presents a taxable value of
$5,779,206. Using a tax rate of.67675, the potential Ad Valorem tax is calculated at $176,000 for
Options 3 and 4 over a 4'/2 year period.
Franchise Fees are calculated per capita using 99,950 population, and a rate of$47.14.
Sales Tax is calculated per capita using 99,950 population, and a rate of$82.33.
Water, Sewer and Solid Waste revenues were calculated using an average yearly consumption cost of
$423.48 per dwelling.
REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS
Sales Tax Occupation Tax Construction Permits
Franchise Tap Fees Alarm Fees
Wrecker Development Permits Sanitation
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PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL
ANNEXATION PROPOSAL OPTIONS
for the
REILLY ROAD / HWY. 369 AREA
ATTACHMENT TO MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 21 , 1995
ITEM: ANNEXATION REPORT
Prepared by:
The Planning Division
City of Wichita Falls
November 1995
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SUMMARY OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
The tables below represent only those cost or revenues to be lost or gained during a 4%year period.
Since the discussion of revenue and expenditure projections relates to only a few City departments, only
those departments are shown.
Option 1:
This option proposes to annex all area to the east of a line 500 feet west of and parallel to Hwy. 369,
from U.S. 287 to Reilly Road, with the exception of the prison.
SERVICE REVENUES EXPENDITURES
Water/Sewer - Prison *$1,571,317 $1,006,090
**$785,658
Other Water, Sewer, Solid Waste 121,962
Street Maintenance (10.1 mi.) 270,000
Right-Of-Way Mowing (11.9 mi.) 92,976
Street Reconstruct (1.7 mi.) 140,000
Street Lighting and Traffic Control 6,381
Franchise Fees (per capita) 36,911
Sales Tax (per capita) 64,465
Property Taxes 180,000
4Y2 YEAR TOTAL *$1,974,656 $1,515,447
**$1,188,996
* Prison at 200% ** Prison at 100%
Option 2:
This option proposes a strip annexation from the city limits, 500 feet each side of Reilly Road, to the
prison property line; from the City limits line a 1,000 foot strip following the north right-of-way line of
U.S. 287 to Hwy. 369, then north along Hwy. 369, 500 feet each side of the centerline of Hwy. 369 to
the prison property line and; connect each 1,000 foot strip by a 500 foot strip west of Hwy. 369 and
north of Reilly Road.
SERVICE REVENUES EXPENDITURES
Water/Sewer - Prison *$1,571,317 380,000
**$785,658
Other Water, Sewer, Solid Waste 20,962
Street Maintenance (.9 mi.) 18,000
Right-Of-Way Mowing (1.1 mi.) 8,910
Street Reconstruct (.3 mi.) 23,077
Street Lighting and Traffic Control 6,381
Franchise Fees (per capita) 7,000
Sales Tax (per capita) 12,226
Property Taxes 80,000
4Y2 YEAR TOTAL *$1,691,505 $450,306
**$905,847
* Prison at 200% ** Prison at 100%
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Option 3:
This option follows Option 2 with the exception of incorporation of several large tracts bounded on the
north by Keil Road, and on the west by Wellington Lane.
SERVICE REVENUES EXPENDITURES
Water/Sewer - Prison *$1,571,317
**$785,658
Other Water, Sewer, Solid Waste 74,321 $476,060
Street Maintenance (2.5 mi.) 50,000
Right-Of-Way Mowing (3.5 mi.) 27,621
Street Reconstruct (1.0 mi.) 80,000
Street Lighting and Traffic Control 6,381
Franchise Fees (per capita) 15,697
Sales Tax(per capita) 27,415
Property Taxes 11,302
4Y2 YEAR TOTAL *$1,700,052 $640,062
**$914,393
* Prison at 200% ** Prison at 100%
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING
Existing Land Use and Population
Under Options 1, the proposed annexation area covers approximately 5,013 acres, Option 2 covers
approximately 921 acres, while Option 3 covers approximately 1,740 acres. The majority of the land
under Option 1 is used for agricultural purposes.
Under Option 1 there are 19 commercial establishments and 64 residences, of which 12 are mobile
homes. The population under Option 1 is estimated to be 174 persons, Option 2 has 11 residences at an
estimated 30 persons, and Option 3 has 39 residences with approximately 106 persons.
Land Use Inquiries
There have been four inquiries concerning commercial ventures. Two inquiries have related to
restaurants, one motel, and a mobile home park. The owner of several large tracts has inquired about
the City's plans for annexation of this area. His reasoning appears to revolve around marketing these
tracts for commercial development once infrastructure is in place.
Zoning
Newly annexed areas into the City of Wichita Falls are automatically zoned Single- Family-1 (SF-1).
Due to existing commercial establishments and the potential for commercial growth in this area, it is
recommended that certain areas be zoned to accommodate commercial ventures. A rezoning of
particular areas could occur simultaneously with the adoption of the annexation ordinance. As a
suggestion, area property owners may participate in determining the appropriate zoning for this area.
Subdivision Regulations
All capital improvements including, but not limited to streets, alleys, water service lines and fire
hydrants for new development shall be constructed by the developer of the tract in accordance with
Appendix A, Code of Ordinances (Comprehensive Subdivision Regulations), as amended.
Planned Street Improvements
FM 369 from Reilly Road to U.S. 287 is currently under construction to upgrade the roadway to two 12
foot lanes with two 10 foot shoulders within a 120 foot right-of-way. Construction is expected to be
complete in the Spring.
Reilly Road (FM 3492) from I-44 to Wellington Lane is currently under construction. The finished
product will have two 12 foot lanes with two 10 foot shoulders within a 100 foot right-of-way. This
section is expected to be complete during the later part of Summer 1996. Construction on the remaining
section of Reilly Road from Wellington to FM 369 is expected to begin toward the end of 1995.
Floodplain Management
The proposed annexation area is managed under the County Flood plain system. The City of Wichita
Falls would incorporate this area of the County system into the floodplain management ordinance.
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SUMMARY:
This area could feasibly become the next growth area of the City because of available highway access and
the upgrade of connecting roads to freeways. Contingent upon this occurring is the availability of
infrastructure to support growth.
The Wichita Falls Metropolitan Transportation Plan 1995-2015 predicts an increase in growth in the
area in both population and employment within the next 20 years. This prediction was derived from a
population and employment survey conducted on Oct. 28, 1993. The panel that was surveyed consisted
of 66 people made up of architects, bankers, developers, employers, educators, engineers, public
officials and others.
Research of cities with prisons has revealed that a general increase in residential and non-residential
activities do take place in the area of these prisons. Of the 13 cities interviewed, 10 had experienced
new commercial ventures, and 8 had received plans or inquiries concerning additional commercial
enterprises. In other words, it is not so much a question of if residential and non-residential uses will
develop in this area, but rather when and what type.
Because of the high potential for growth, and the need to promote orderly growth, the Planning Division
is recommending annexation of the area and that infrastructure improvements occur which are
consistent with mixed development over time, and which allows and encourages possibilities for growth
not only in the proposal area, but in the existing north and northwestern areas of the City.
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PUBLIC WORKS - WATER
The 500-foot strip lying west of FM 369 falls within the Wichita Valley Water Supply Corporation
(WVWSC) Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) issued by the appropriate State Agency.
The effect of the CCN is to designate which governmental agency has the right to serve a given area.
Any change in those rights must be obtained by a petition to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission. If the area in question is annexed, we would recommend approaching WVWSC with a
proposal to jointly approach the regulatory agency with a request to revise the CCN. It is logical to
presume that some purchase price of the CCN rights/existing system in place will be a consideration in
negotiation with WVWSC.
The City of Wichita Falls obtained a waiver from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to put the
prison system on a looped system without the benefit of a 150,000 gallons elevated storage tank on the
site. This waiver was obtained by meeting the prison requirement of 1,600 gallons per minute (gpm)
fire flow at 65 psi. In fact, our system will deliver approximately 1,750 gpm which leaves an excess
capacity of approximately 150 gpm beyond that guaranteed to the prison. Additional connections
beyond the 150 gpm excess capacity can be made if one is willing to sacrifice the 65 psi pressure
requirement requested by the State. Should significant additional demand be placed on the system in
the vicinity of the prison, some consideration should be given to the construction of an elevated storage
tower in the vicinity of the prison to provide the two-hour fire flow.
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PUBLIC WORKS - SANITARY SEWER
The sanitary sewer facilities installed to serve the prison site has capacity to receive an additional 100
gallons per minute (gpm) peak flow. This additional capacity is quite limited and is available on a first
come first-served basis.
With the exception of the limited capacity available from the prison facility, we would plan on the
overall area being served by septic tanks until sufficient funds are made available to construct the
necessary sanitary sewer trunk line extensions.
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PUBLIC WORDS - SOLID WASTE
The area proposed for annexation is currently served by the private sector utilizing roll-out containers.
The City of Wichita Falls would propose to supply curbside manual service to the properties in question
by extending our current manual collection service routing. The cost of providing the service will
match the revenue generated which will produce a zero net cash flow.
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PUBLIC WORKS - STREETS
The streets in the areas proposed for annexation generally have a rural cross-section with a seal coated
surface. Load restrictions of 10 tons are prevalent throughout the area indicating a limited load carrying
capacity.
The following table reflects the linear feet of streets from the proposed annexation area. The total
mileage of streets to be received for maintenance amounts to a little over 17 miles, so approximately
three miles per year should be seal coated. This would result in an expenditure of approximately
$60,000 per year for seal coating activities.
Hunnington Lane appears to be in very bad condition, and we would recommend a total reconstruction
of Hunnington Lane from U.S. 287 to Reilly Road in the immediate future. An expenditure of
approximately $140,000 should be considered in the immediate future for this reconstruction.
An additional factor to consider is roadway mowing. We would anticipate approximately $30,000 per
year for mowing in this area.
Solid waste collection, street maintenance, and maintenance of water and waste water facilities shall be
provided as per their respective ordinances within 60 days of the effective date of annexation.
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LINEAR FEET OF STREETS
STREET FROM TO DISTANCE DISTANCE DISTANCE
OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3
State Maintained
FM 369 Reilly Rd. 287 8,500 8,500 8,500
FM 369 Reilly Rd. N. 500' 500 500 500
Reilly Rd. City Limits FM 369 19,560 19,560 19,560
28,560 28,560 28,560
Other Maintained
City View Reilly Rd. City Limits 11,040 500 500
Cartwright Reilly Rd. Shiloh 2,350 500 500
Shiloh Cartwright Ponderosa 1,050 0 0
Ponderosa Shiloh Reilly Rd. 2,350 500 500
Wellington Reilly Rd. 287 10,500 1,500 1,500
Hunnington Reilly Rd. 287 9,100 1,500 5,200
Hunnington Reilly Rd. N. 500' 500 500 500
Keil FM 369 Hunnington 4,200 500 4,100
Keil FM 369 W. 500' 500 500 500
Keil Hunnington City View 12,750 0 5,300
Keil City View Airport Dr. 3,220 0 0
Airport Dr. City View City Limits 5,050 0 0
62,610 6,000 18,600
Mowing Cost($.33 per LF) for 4%z years:
Option 1 = $92,976
Option 2 = $ 8,910
Option 3 = $27,621
Seal Coat @ 3 miles (15,840 LF) per year ($20,000 per mile) for 4'/2 years:
Option 1 = $270,000 (based on 10.1 miles less Hunnington Ln.)
Option 2 = $ 18,000 (based on .9 miles less Hunnington Ln.)
Option 3 = $ 50,000 (based on 2.5 miles less hunnington Ln.)
Hunnington Lane reconstruction:
Option 1 = $140,000 (1.7 miles)
Option 2 = $ 23,070 (0.3 miles)
Option 3 = $ 79,976 (1.0 miles)
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FIRE
The Public Works Department has advised there are currently adequate water lines and hydrants
available to serve the existing facilities within the proposed annexation area.
Response Times
With the current geographic location of the stations, response times to the area will be within acceptable
parameters.
The first engine company's response will be from station 7 to Hwy. 369 and Reilly Road, being the
furthermost point, at a time of 7 minutes and 35 seconds. The second engine company will respond
from station 9 and will be a minimum of an additional 3 minutes.
City Ordinance and Fire Code Issues
Currently City Ordinance 113-93 prohibits the storage, manufacture, or sale of any pyrotechnics within
the city limits of Wichita Falls and extending for a distance outside of the city limits a total of fifty (50)
feet. Presently there are several occupancies in this area that either sell or warehouse fireworks. We see
two options for these locations:
1. Require the existing fireworks facilities to move at least 50 feet outside of the city limits.
2. Leave these particular parcels out of the annexation area.
Services to be provided
Fire protection and suppression personnel and equipment from the Wichita Falls Fire Department will
be provided upon request within sixty (60) days of the effective date of annexation using existing
personnel and equipment. The services of the City of Wichita Falls Fire Marshall shall be provided
within the same time frame.
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FINANCE
The potential Ad Valorem tax is calculated within Option 1 at$180,000.
The potential Ad Valorem tax is calculated within Option 2 at $80,000.
The potential Ad Valorem tax is calculated within Option 3 at $11,302.
NOTE: Several properties in this area carry agricultural exemptions. If such exemptions were
removed, then the potential tax revenues could rise by 45%.
Franchise Fees are calculated per capita using 99,950 population, and a rate of$47.14.
Sales Tax is calculated per capita using 99,950 population, and a rate of$82.33.
Water, Sewer and Solid Waste revenues were calculated using an average yearly consumption cost of
$423.48 per dwelling.
NOTE: No calculation was included for the cost to provide services which would appear under
the expenditures column.
REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS
Sales Tax Occupation Tax Construction Permits
Franchise Tap Fees Alarm Fees
Wrecker Development Permits Sanitation
REVENUE REDUCTIONS
Sewer Sales Water Sales
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