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Min 06/10/1980 63 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building June 10, 1980 Items 1 & 2 The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in called 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. Kenneth Hill Mayor Marvin Traywick John Hampton, Jr. Carol Russell Q Aldermen Curtis Smith James B. Thomas Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Gerald Carlson Chief Accounting Officer Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Horace 0. Boston Absent The invocation was given by Alderman Thomas. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Thomas that minutes of the meeting held June 3, 1980, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried unanimously. Item 4a A proposed ordinance was presented extending the state of emergency. IVORDINANCE NO. 3680 ORDINANCE EXTENDING STATE OF DISASTER EMERGENCY FOR SEVEN DAYS. Moved by Alderman Hampton that Ordinance No. 3680 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays : None Alderman Traywick suggested that a target date be set to systematically get ourselves back on an even keel as far as the temporary use of mobile homes is concerned. The City Manager stated that the emergency ordinances have been extended to August 31 . Item 5a A proposed resolution was presented revising the Urban Mass Transportation Act operating assistance grant for the 1978-79 fiscal year. RESOLUTION NO. 2548 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANTS UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED. WHERAS, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects; and, 64 Item 5a, cont'd. WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant including the provision by it of the local share of project costs; and, WHEREAS, it is required by the U. S. Department of Transportation in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1967, that in connection with the filing of an application for assistance under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, the applicant give an assurance that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights act of 1964 and the U. S. Department of Transportation requirements thereunder; and, WHEREAS, it is the goal of the applicant that minority business enterprise be utilized to the fullest extent possible in connection with this project, and that definitive procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that minority businesses shall have the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts when procuring construction contracts, supplies, equipment contracts or consultant or other services; and, WHEREAS, Resolution Number 2152, June 6, 1978, authorized the City Manager to execute and file an application on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls with the U. S. Department of Transportation for operating assistance funds for the eligible amounts for the period from October 1 , 1978 through September 30, 1979. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: That the City Manager is authorized to execute and file a revision to the application covering the period from October 1 , 1978 through September 30, 1979. The revision will reflect the actual , audited expenses and revenues for the period and will correct the estimated totals included in operating assistance project TX-05-4057. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract agreement pertaining to the assistance application and the revision thereto. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Resolution No. 2548 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays: None Item 5b Discussion was held on application for a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for Arts in Public Places. The City Manager stated that there are two issues here involving an art objects grant, and the planning for the park to accept this art object for the centennial . Jerry Estes appeared as Chairman of the Arts Commission. He stated that in 1979 they began to provide funds for a project for the centennial in 1982 for an art object to be located in a park designated as a site for the sculpture piece. They believe that Bellevue Park could be a showplace for the City for this sculpture. He urged the Council to seek help from qualified urban plan specialists. The following requests were made. 1 . Permission to initiate the application for a grant for the art object, and designate Bellevue Park as the site. 2. Permission to represent to the National Endowment for the Arts that the City has a master plan for this park. 3. Right as an equal partner with the Centennial Commission and Park Board to work with the master planner for improvement of this park. Alderman Traywick asked about the lack of parking space, and also the proposed Wichita River Greenbelt ampitheatre. Mr. Estes stated that he does not feel that there will be large crowds in the park at the same time. The ampitheatre they propose would seat no more than 250 people, and would be used after 6:00 P.M. He also stated 65 Item 5b, cont'd. that within a two-block radius of the park there is parking available in funeral home lots, churches, and Memorial Auditorium, which is normally not used at night. He also felt that angle parking could be added on Ninth Street without damaging the use of the park. Mr. Estes stated that it is his understanding that the ampitheatre project at the river would be quite large. The one in Bellevue Park could be a natural by- product for the use of the rest of the area. It could be used for small performing arts groups, dance groups, ensembles, etc. They firmly believe that a redesign of a small playground area is very desirable, and should be included in the master plan. They envision a bench type picnic area. He stated that they have no idea of the cost of redevelopment. That is why a master plan is essential . It is realistically possible that, excluding the art piece, it could run up to one million dollars. They do not have any cost figures. Alderman Traywick noted that we might have a disporportionate amount of work in this park compared to others here. He asked the City Manager if we have the capability of maintaining this park under these conditions? The City Manager stated that that would have to be taken into consideration if the Council makes the decision to go ahead with the project. Alderman Thomas mentioned the continuing expense of maintenance of these parks, stating that he has trouble visualizing a formal garden in Wichita Falls because of the hot weather. Alderman Smith feels that one or two extra people will be needed to maintain this park. He believes our parks are being better maintained, and they we are receiving less complaints. Alderman Traywick inquired how much time, money, and manpower it will take to recondition Kiwannis Park? The City Manager noted that bond funds in the amount of $200,000 are available for Kiwannis Park in 1982 for beautification. Alderman Russell noted that Maplewood Park is just now under development, and she feels that what we are looking at is stepped-up management and maintenance of parks. Bill Donnell appeared as Chairman of the Centennial Commission. He stated that one of their goals is to place emphasis on some lasting improvements in our community. There is some urgency about getting these projects underway. He believes a consultant experienced in these matters is a requirement. There might be individuals and organizations who would come forward and support this project. June 30 is the deadline for getting this application into the National Endowment for the Arts for grant consideration. Mr. Estes stated that they have been in contact with garden club people, and they are eager to do some public service in the way of attractive flower placement. This project is also endorsed by the Board of Commerce and Industry. Alderman Smith stated that the present landscape architect is qualified to do this work. We might need one draftsman to assume part of his other work. He feels if we are going to spend large sums of money, that Holliday Creek project should be next. Private funding would be most desirable. People in other areas of town would be concerned with proper care and maintenance of the parks in their areas. Alderman Hampton stated that he has strong feelings about Parks. There are different parks for different people. He also feels there is a segment we have over- looked here in Wichita Falls for the past 100 years . There are certain smaller parks which can be developed into gradens and things of beauty. It is time we allocated that kind of money for certain things. It will take more money and personnel to do this project, but it can be done. We need all the athletic arenas which we have, but we also need something of beauty in our parks. If it takes more tax dollars to get it done, we will just have to do it. RESOLUTION NO. 2549 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR GRANT TO THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS FOR PURCHASE OF A MAJOR SCULPTURE PIECE FOR BELLEVUE PARK AS A CENTENNIAL PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls Arts Commission has proposed, as a centennial project, that a major sculpture piece be purchased and erected in Bellevue Park, 66 Item 5b, cont'd. and that Bellevue Park be upgraded as a place of beauty to compliment such art form; and, WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls Centennial Commission has endorsed the Art Commission's plan for such centennial project; and, WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls Parks Board has agreed to support the upgrading of Bellevue Park for this centennial project; and, WHEREAS, the Arts Commission plans to budget funds to be used for the purchase of such sculpture at the rate of $10,000 in 1979-1980, $20,000 in 1980-1981 and .. i $20,000 in 1981-1982; a matching grant of $50,000 would be applied for from the National Endowment for the Arts to provide a total of $100,000 for purchase of the ,t , sculpture piece. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an application for such $50,000 grant to the National Endowment for the Arts to be used for the purchase of such sculpture piece; in the event the application is approved, the City Manager is authorized to execute the grant agreement. Moved by Alderman Hampton that Resolution No. 2549 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays : None Paul Latture, of the Board of Commerce and Industry, endorsed investigation of this matter. Mrs. Sanders stated that we are worth something of beauty here in Wichita Falls. Mr. Lively, the landscape architect in the Park Department, will prepare some options for consideration. Alderman Russell stated that we have some 1912 park plans in our files. Mr. McKinney might want to share them with Mr. Lively. Item 6a A proposed resolution was presented approving Change Order No. 1 for replacement of water distribution lines. RESOLUTION NO. 2550 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION MAINS ON AVENUE F AND AVENUE G. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and Opex, Inc. , as contractor, entered into a contract dated October 17, 1979, for the construction of water distribution mains on Avenue F and Avenue G in the City of Wichita Falls; and, WHEREAS, it has been discovered that eight cross connections on the old line in Avenue G must be cut and plugged; and, WHEREAS, the contractor has submitted Change Order No. 1 which will increase the contract amount by $9,870, and will increase the contract time by thirty working days. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Change Order No. 1 to the contract dated October 17, 1979, with Opex, Inc. , is hereby approved, and the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to execute 67 Item 6a, cont'd. the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Resolution No. 2550 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Traywick, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays: None Item 6b A proposed resolution was presented approving Change Order No. 1 for replacement of Weeks Park Golf Course clubhouse. RESOLUTION NO. 2551 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WEEKS PARK GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and C. D. Graham Construction Co. , Inc. , as contractor, entered into a contract dated April 15, 1980, for the construction of the Weeks Park Golf Course Clubhouse; and, WHEREAS, the clubhouse was to be constructed on the old existing concrete slab, but it has been determined that all under slab gas and drain systems should be removed and replaced; and, WHEREAS, the architect and contractor have submitted Change Order No. 1 which will increase the contract amount by $9,701 .99, and will increase the contract time by fourteen days. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Change Order No. 1 to the contract dated April 15, 1980, with C. D. Graham Construction Co. , Inc. is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Traywick that Resolution No. 2551 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Thomas, and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Traywick, Hampton, Russell , Smith, and Thomas Nays: None The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 9:45 A.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 1980. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK