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Min 01/17/1984 346 Wichita Falls , Texas Memorial Auditorium Building January 17, 1984 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. Gary D. Cook Mayor Thomas E. Swift Charles Thomas Charles Harper Craig A. Wilson Councilmen Howard M. Morris � Horace 0. Boston James Berzina City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Fred J. Werner Chief Accounting Officer The invocation was given by Chuck Miller, Eden Hills Baptist Church. Item 3 Moved by Councilman Thomas that minutes of the meeting held January 3, 1984, be approved. Motion seconded by Councilman Harper, and carried unanimously. Item 4a - 8a Items 4a and 6a were moved to the regular agenda. Moved by Councilman Morris that the consent agenda be approved. Motion seconded by Councilman Boston. Item 4b ORDINANCE NO. 5-84 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 140-83, SECTION 2-178 TO CHANGE THE NUMBER NECESSARY TO CONSTITUTE A QUORUM FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETINGS FROM SIX TO FIVE MEMBERS. Ayes : Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays : None Item 4c ORDINANCE NO. 6-84 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AND STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES DESIGNATED AS THE 1983 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM STREET CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 83-1 IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY AND TO ALL OTHERS INTERESTED; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENGY. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: Councilman Thomas Item 5a RESOLUTION NO. 3-84 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE CITY MANAGER COORDINATOR OF THE ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST. 347 Item 5a, cont'd. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris , and Boston Nays: None Item 6b RESOLUTION 4-84 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1983 HEATER- SCARIFICATION PROGRAM. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 7a Authority was granted to advertise for bids for construction of an irrigation system pump station. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris , and Boston Nays: None Item 7b Authority was granted to advertise for bids for a 3/4 ton suburban delivery type truck for emergency fire service. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 7c Authority was granted to advertise for bids on a 12-inch water line to be installed from Cypress Street water treatment plant to the vicinity of Allendale Road. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 7d Authority was granted to advertise for bids for construction paving projects 83-2 and 84-1. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Monr.is, and Boston Nays : None Item 8a A tax refund in the amount of $3,431. 99 was authorized for United Savings of Texas, because of a duplicate payment. Ayes : Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 4a A motion was made by Councilman Swift, and seconded by Councilman Harper for discussion of a proposed ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances to provide for regulation of advertising benches. Kenneth Knowles appeared as President of Claytex Enterprises, Inc. He stated that this ordinance concerns the future of a small private business. The form of the ordinance presented today is, in effect, taking private property without proper compensation. He stated that he had met with the City Manager and Assis- tant City Attorney, and they have no objections in trying to work out a more workable form of the ordinance. He requested that it be tabled for 30 days. 348 Item 4a cont'd. Councilman Wilson asked Mr. Knowles if he had ever had a contract with the City, or had assumed any contract? Mr. Knowles stated that he had not. He stated that he put up his first bench in 1970. Councilman Thomas asked who gave him permission to put them out? Mr. Knowles stated that these benches are on private property; that he did not own any benches on side- walks, etc. He stated that he bid on it, but Mr. Hoggard was awarded the bid. Councilman Harper asked Mr. Knowles how he could identify his benches, and Mr. Knowles stated by the form of construction. His benches have square legs. Others are round. City Manager James Berzina stated that the purpose of the ordinance was to make sure that the benches were legally off public property, and also to regulate the placement of benches for several reasons, and especially on private property. Also, the present ordinances may or may not ban the advertising. They want an ordinance to regulate it if they are located on private property. It places a definite term to phase the benches out. This would occur in 1988. It is our intent to have a phase-out period. Councilman Wilson asked how many of his benches are permitted? Mr. Knowles stated that there is no requirement for a permit except through the State or state highways. Councilman Wilson asked did he not know that all signs are required to be permitted? Mr. Knowles state that he did not know. Councilman Wilson asked if he asked about it, and Mr. Knowles stated that he did. Councilman Wilson asked Mr. Knowles who he asked? Mr. Knowles stated that six or seven years ago he was told that no permit was needed. Councilman Wilson asked if he had had sign bonds on file with -the City Clerk in the past? Councilman Thomas noted that Mr. Knowles should remember that he was making a living on city property. Mr. Knowles stated that if they were on city property, he was not aware of it. He had not had any complaints. Councilman Thomas stated that if the person did not know who the sign belonged to, he would not have received any complaints. Mr. Knowles thinks there has been a conflict on benches owned by him and others. He stated that bench advertising is a very strong form of advertising. He stated that he has agreed verbally to the City Manager and City Attorney that he will not put out any more benches. Councilman Harper asked about the City sign ordinance? Mr. Knowles stated that he did not know there was any conflict in the city ordinance on signs. City Manager James Berzina stated that he feels Mr. Knowles would not be in favor of having a phase-out period for the benches being permitted. Mr. Knowles can see a need for governing signs in the city. He would be in favor of that. The restrictions which have been asked would jeopardize his company. He agrees that there are probably some corners in Wichita Falls in which the benches need to be removed. Mayor Cook noted the differences in the new ordinance presented to the Council from the ordinance which was presented to him last Friday. Mr. Knowles' request this morning is for the Council to table this to work out an equitable agreement. Mayor Cook stated that this is the intent of the ordinance as presented. Councilman Swift asked who owns the other benches? The City Manager stated that they are owned by Mr. Hoggard. The contract with him has been expired since May 1982. Mr. Knowles state that Billy Jones purchased some benches from Mr. Hoggard. Councilman Swift noted that all would be subject to this ordinance. Councilman Wilson asked about the enforcement of this ordinance? Mr. Berzina stated that they would number the benches and have inspections on them. Councilman Wilson also asked what the enforcement would be if some- one puts up the benches without a permit? Mr. Berzina stated that it would be his intention to pick them up. There would be a reclaiming fee if the person wanted to get it back. Councilman Wilson asked what would happen if it is on private property? City Attorney H. P. Hodge stated that there is a provision in the standard building code that is available to them. In addition to that, they could also file on the violator in Municipal Court. Councilman Harper asked if this ordinance is passed, is there any reason why the City could not enforce the sign ordinance in this matter? The City Attorney explained that this will have the effect of changing the sign ordinance to provide for permits. This ordinance would set different standards for this type of sign. As he understands the present sign ordinance, without any action by the Council today, prohibits off-premises signs any closer to the street than the set-back line. This also provides for a grandfather clause for those in place prior to the adoption of the ordinance in 1977. Councilman Wilson asked what is to keep someone from putting up a sign ten feet wide and forty feet long? Mr. Hodge stated that he does not know of anything. 349 Item 4a cont'd. Moved by Councilman Wilson that this ordinance be tabled in order to do some work on it. Motion seconded by Councilman Boston, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Mor,7s, , and Boston Nays: None Councilman Harper stated that he feels this should come under the sign ordinance, and get them off the street in that manner. Mayor Cook stated that this is not to be taken as a weakness of the Council , but that further work would be done on the ordinance, and that it would be back. Item 6a Discussion was held on award of bids for mowing equipment. Councilman Thomas noted the $35.00 difference in bids on the 60-inch rotary mower. He wonders if we would come out ahead, considering break-down time, etc. , to award the low bid to a firm in Dallas. We might not save any money. Bill Hursh, Parks Director, stated that we sometimes get one day service from that area. Councilman Thomas felt that we should award that bid to the Wichita Falls company, even though it is $35.00 higher. Mayor Cook asked the City Attorney if we could legally do this? Mr. Hodge stated that you cannot simply award it to a local bidder for that reason, but the Council can take into consideration who is actually the lowest responsible bidder. In determining who is the lowest responsible bidder, you can take into consideration other factors than simply the initial cost. If in their judgment they think that reasonable the small difference in initial cost would be offset by expenses incurred on other matters, they can take that into consideration. Councilman Harper asked if we could require maintenance from someone within 50 miles of the city to do the warranty work? The City Attorney believes that we can. Councilman Thomas commented that we don' t want to waste the tax- payers' money, but we want to think of them on down the line, and not just right here. Parks Director Bill Hursh stated that the company picks up and returns the machine on warranty work. Moved by Councilman Thomas that bids be awarded, as follows : 1. Trinity Equipment Company - 60-inch rotary mower - $1,125. 2. Goldthwaites of Texas - 44-inch rotary mower - $2,947.50 3. Goldthwaites of Texas - seven 30-inch gang fairway mowers - $8,365. 4. Construction Agricultural Supply Company - 15-inch rotary mower $6,990 Motion seconded by Councilman Swift cautioning that if too much of this goes on we will lose bidders. We have to be cautious about this. Bill Hursh stated that Colonial Motor Company will be concerned about this. The motion was carried unanimously. Councilman Morris commented on Mr. Harper's recommendation that we have some kind of wording in the contract concerning warranty work, but we need to exercise extreme care in just how we word it in certain contracts. Item 9a A request was made by First Savings and Loan Association for waiver of ordinances concerning city enforcement of deed restrictions for Lots 1 and 2, Block 81, Faith Village Unit IIIR Moved by Councilman Morris that the ordinance be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Swift. 350 Item 9a cont'd. It was noted that this request has not been before the Planning Board. The motion failed by the following vote. Ayes: None Nays: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Planning Director Roger McKinney stated that these items do not normally go before the Planning Board, but only through the Council . This property is directly across from another project, and the Council feels this should be treated the same way, with restrictions as the other project. Councilman Thomas requested that those persons who wrote letters of protest be notified so that they can appear before the Council . Doyle Davis, Executive Vice-President of the Orchid Branch, stated that they plan to move their offices out there. They are not trying to do anything that would be unattractive for the neighborhood. He stated that he has received a copy of the ordinance regulating the property across the street. These lots do not have a residential street that backs up behind them, like the other property across the street. Item l0a RESOLUTION 5-84 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SANITARY WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AND TREATMENT CONTRACT WITH LAKESIDE CITY. Moved by Councilman Harper that Resolution No. 5-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Morris. Councilman Morris noted that several members of the Council and Staff spent quite a bit of time working with Lakeside City, and he believes this to be an equitable agreement. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas , Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays : None Item 10b RESOLUTION 6-84 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A WATER PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF OLNEY, TEXAS. Move by Councilman Wilson that Resolution No. 6-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Morris. Olney's Mayor Penn stated that six years ago they had no water to drink, and the City of Wichita Falls sold them water. He stated that they would like at some time to participate in the water system with Wichita Falls, with possibly a bond issue for Ringgold. They know how important water is. Mayor Cook stated that they appreciated the diligence and patience of Olney working with the City of Wichita Falls. They also appreciate the support and assistance of Olney to work with us on our Ringgold project. The City appre- ciates the cooperation we have received. Mayor Penn expressed Olney' s appre- ciation, also. Eugene Conrad, 1619 Bert Drive, requested that the contract not include a pipeline to Olney, but that they truck it out of the lake. Councilman Harper asked how much water Olney took out of Lake Kickapoo in 1978? Mayor Penn stated that they probably took 750,000 to 800,000 gallons per day during this six to seven month period. Their contract was for 1,250,000 gallons per day. Mayor Cook stated that our first concern for water is to the City of Wichita Falls, but we also have concerns for our sister cities, and he feels they have minimized their usage. He does not believe the ommission of the pipeline would be a prudent decision. Councilman Harper noted that the contract was very restrictive. Mr. Conrad favored Olney receiving emergency drinking water. Councilman Swift asked about the price of the pipeline? Mayor Penn 351 Item 10b cont'd. stated that they have not received any engineering studies, but they estimate $1,250,000 to one and one-half million dollars. The pipeline would be 14 miles to the purification plant. Mr. Jerry Gross stated that we have to go to the Texas Water Resources Board to get an amendment to our permit because of the differences in the basins. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris., and Boston Nays: None Item 10c RESOLUTION NO. 7-84 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DEVELOPER T. C. WHITE & CO. , OWNERS OF THE HAMILTON PLAZA, FOR PUBLIC SIDEWALKE IMPROVEMENTS. Moved by Councilman Harper that Resolution No. 7-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Boston, Councilman Harper noted that his comment on liveoak trees is evidenced by the problem the County is having on the Courthouse lawn, and other places downtown. If there is any way he can see fit to do something other than liveoak trees he would appreciate it. Mr. Bradshaw stated that he would coor- dinate this, and work with the City on it. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 10d RESOLUTION NO. 8-84 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BYLAWS OF THE WICHITA FALLS HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. Moved by Councilman Thomas that Resolution No. 8-84 be passed. Motion seconded by the Councilman Boston. Councilman Harper noted that the Human Relations Commission has spent many hours working on the by-laws, and they represent good working with the city staff and commission to do what the Council has asked that commission to do. Mayor Cook stated that the Council appreciates the work of the commission, and particularly its' chairman. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None Item 10e RESOLUTION NO. 9-84 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROCEDURAL MANUAL OF THE WICHITA FALLS HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. Moved by Councilman Thomas that Resolution No. 9-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Harper, and carried by the following vote. Ayes : Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston Nays: None 352 Item 10f RESOLUTION NO. 10-84 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH BUNDY, YOUNG & SIMS FOR ASSISTANCE DURING THE BID NEGOTIATION PHASE AND SITE SUPERVISION OF THE ROUTE BUILDING/ LITTLEST SKYSCRAPER STABILIZATION PROJECT. Moved by Councilman Harper that Resolution No. 10-84 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilman Morris. Councilman Morris stated that this Council has before it the recommen- dation of two groups of people appointed by the Council . Both bodies represent business representatives of the city. If they can see the need for this, then it behooves the Council to take care of its own property. He also mentioned the farmers' market and renovation of the Holt Hotel in this area. Considerable damage has already taken place in deterioration of these buildings. Councilman Harper stated that he had heard the Council discuss this in the past, and we need to take quick action to stabilize these buildings. Councilman Wilson stated that he approves of the end result. He has no problems with the Littlest Skyscraper, but he does have some problem with the City being the landlord of the Route Building. He believes private development should take the Route Building, and the City the Littlest Skyscraper. Councilman Swift stated that he sees a conflict. We already have an architect. Mayor Cook explained that this is for on-site supervision to stay on line and assure that the work is completed according to schedule. Councilman Harper noted that this is a continuation of the same contract we had before. Vernodene Huckaby appeared as President of the Wichita County Heritage Society. She expressed their concern for the Route Building and the Littlest Skyscraper. If stabilization work is not done soon, the City will have nothing to show for its expenditures. In addition to the money lost, we will have lost much of the historic area of our city. Community Development block grant funds were appropriated in 1976. If they look for a buyer it is questionable that the buildings will still be standing in the time that it takes to find a buyer at this time. If they choose to let bids for stabilization of the buildings, and the work begins quickly, perhaps they could be leased to businessmen. The City of Dallas owns a house which is run as a convention center and historic structure. Other cities were also mentioned who own historic structures. They would like to inspire the Council to take the lead in restoring the historic district as an economic development of Wichita Falls by stabilizing these buildings Councilman Thomas asked Mrs. Huckaby if her committee would work on the owners of the Holt Hotel? She stated they would like to encourage them in getting the project working. Councilman Wilson stated that he does not believe we have turned all the stones which we have in seeking a private investor. A private investor would not be able to take investment credit on the money which we spend on it. He believes there are some private sector people out there. He believes the City should be involved in those things which only the City can do. He believes their objective could be met by pursuing other avenues. He believes we will still have a building which we will have to market which cannot be used for anything else. There is just not enough money to go around. Mrs. Huckaby stated that she believes the key word for these two buildings is time. Councilman Wilson suggested that she seek out private investment, even while we are taking bids on the project, although he cannot support the project. Mayor Cook expected costs to total $200,000 before they are through. Councilr>>an Thomas feels that since we own it, we should go forward in main- taining it. J. C. Boyd , Executive Director of Midtown Now, stated that during the past years that Midtown Now has been in existence, input has shown interest in this project. The BCI , in connection with the Community Council , and others, tried to work out something for the area, but they could not do it because they are funded on an annual basis. 353 Item 10f cont'd. Tom Young of Bundy, Young, and Sims stated that the roof is gone on the Littlest Skyscraper. The Route Building sustained a fire several years ago. Plaster has fallen off the ceiling and floors are maintaining moisture that causes damage to the structure. Gayla Morris spoke for the Design Review Commission, stating that the only reason they are here today is the previous commitment by other councils for stabilization of these buildings. They have hit a lot of snags. They are now ready to move ahead in this project. The business community supports this endeavor. The city stands to gain in substantial benefit with the stabilization of these buildings. They speak to hard economic business sense, and not just to nostalgia. These buildings do show private investors that the City does believe in the preservation of the downtown area. It has to be a partnership between the City and the private investor. They want to invest in it, but they want to feel that the City is. also backing it. A project manager will be hired in the near future for the downtown area. We need these buildings because we have already lost so much of Wichita Falls. She urged the Council to be visionary, and the catalyst to go forward with this. Councilman Wilson asked at what dollar level she would feel would be too high? Mrs. Morris stated that she did not know, but she feels so strongly that it needs to be done. She realizes that they will have some decisions to make. She stated that all of the $200,000 originally designated should be spent on it. A doctor appeared, stating that he and his partner purchased the Anderson home, and they lost some investment credits because certain steps were not taken. If it is done properly, the loss of the initial investment would not have happened. He supported pursuing these projects, as outlined, by using community development block grant funds. Councilman Wilson asked if the passage of this resolution would affect a private developer taking it over for the tax credits? City Manager James Berzina stated that our only contract would be with the architect to supervise it. He does not see that there would be a problem if someone did come in to take it over. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas, Harper, Morris, and Boston Nays: Councilman Wilson Item lla Bill Hursh, Director of Parks and Recreation, recommended award of bids for maintenance equipment, and also that the tractor/loader be re-bid because it did not meet specifications. Moved by Councilman Wilson that the bid for the backhoe/cab be awarded to Jack's Ford Tractor, of Vernon, in the amount of $26,658, and the utility tractor be awarded to Control Equipment, Inc. , in the amount of $15,673.34, as recommended. Motion seconded by Councilman Morris, and carried unanimously. Item 12a RESOLUTION NO. 11-84 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 WITH CONTRACTOR, C. I . OF TEXAS, FOR THE CENTRAL SERVICES COMPLEX. Moved by Councilman Harper, for discussion that Resolution No. 11-84 be passed. Motion. seconded by Councilman Wilson. Councilman Harper asked for a thorough explanation of this. Bob Parker, Transportation Director, explained that original plans called for no curb-breaks between Van Buren and Sunset, but the State asked for a change in the planned curbing on Seymour Highway. They asked for a 34-foot curb break and flume. The change will add $1,748.35 to the cost of the contract. Councilman Harper stated that he would support the change order. The motion was carried by the following vote. 354 Item 12a cont'd. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilman Swift, Thomas , Harper, Wilson, Morris, and Boston f Nays : None Item 12b was deleted from the a0enda. Item 13a Moved by Councilman Morris that authority be granted to advertise for bids to stabilize the Route Building and Littlest Skyscraper. Motion seconded by Councilman Harper, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Cook, Councilmen Swift, Thomas , Harper, Morris, and Boston Nays: Councilman Wilson City Manager James Berzina mentioned a main street coordinator trying to work with this person to get it transferred to private industry. J. C. Boyd , stated that the original concept of the Littlest Skyscraper was to use it as a tourist trap. The other building is a historic structure. Mr. Berzina stated that this may be its best use, but we should look at it. Mayor Cook requested Councilman Morris to ask for recommendations and input from the Task Force. Councilman Harper stated that there is a railroad museum club in the city. They plan to purchase some diners from the Railroad, and anticipate picking up people at Depot Square, going toward Altus, and having dinner on the cars. Part of this proposal is to use the Route Building as a part of their facilities. Mayor Cook requested that the media express the interest of the Council in private industry getting involved. Item 14a Moved by Councilman Harper that we approve a $885 prorata charge for residential customers to connect to new sewer line on Seymour Highway. Motion seconded by Councilman Thomas, and carried unanimously. Item 14b Councilman Harper requested the staff to prepare some kind of paper on what is required for the City to become involved in new development of the city. We need to know what these requirements are to put together blocks of property for private development. Councilman Harper also requested that the people who have signs on telephone poles be reminded that it is illegal , and that they should be removed. Rider High School signs are still on Southwest Parkway. Also, he noted the upcoming election. Items 14c,d The Council recessed at 10:45 A.M. into executive session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Paragraphs (g) and (e) of the Revised Civil Statutes. The meeting reconvened at 12:25 P.M. Moved by Councilman Morris that the following be appointed to the Design Review Commission for two-year terms beginning January 17, 1984 through January 21, 1985. A. Jo Alice Davis (replacing Marilyn Church) B. Larry Tanner - reappointed C. Tom Young - reappointed Motion seconded by Councilman Wilson, and carried unanimously. Moved by Councilman Morris that Joe Singer and Barry L. Jackson be 355 Items 14c, c cont'd. confirmed as County appointments to the Board of Health for two-year terms beginning January 1, 1984 through December 31, 1985. Motion seconded by Councilman Boston, and carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of rt %.. ; is .L-c. - 1984. 17 ry . C^ Mayor ATTEST: Wilma J. Thomas, City Clerk