Min 07/17/1973 793
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
July 17, 1973
Items 1 & 2
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, met in regular
session on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building
at 10:00 o'clock A.M. , with the following members present.
J. Winston Wallander Mayor
Harry Campsey X
Harrison E. Taylor X
Lonny Morrison Aldermen
Willard Still
J. C. Boyd, Jr.
Peggy McCullough
Gerald Fox City Manager
H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
The invocation was given by Alderman Taylor.
Item 3
Moved by Alderman Still that minutes of the meeting held July 5, 1973, be
approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously.
Item 4
A proposed appropriation ordinance was presented for revenue sharing funds
for the infant care program ($14,500.) , and for Library Microfilm ($25,000.) , for
a total amount of $39,500.00.
ORDINANCE NO. 2807
AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE REVENUE SHARING FUND TO
PROJECT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Still that Ordinance No. 2807 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None.
Alderman Campsey again expressed his opposition to the method of funding for
the infant care program. He desired that he be recorded as voting "Nay" for the
infant care program, and "Aye" for the library microfilm.
Item 5
A proposed ordinance was introduced on Phase III annexation of Lake Arrowhead.
ORDINANCE NO. 2808
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,
BY ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS ADJACE14T TO ,THE SOUTHEASTERN TERRITORIAL LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, WHICH LANDS ARE DESCRIBED IN THIS ORD-
INANCE (LAKE ARROWHEAD AND PROPERTY CONTIGUOUS THERETO WHICH IS OWNED BY
THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS TO THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR PARK PURPOSES, AND PART
OF THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE WATER TRANSMISSION LINE) .
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Item 5, cont'd.
Moved by Alderman Taylor that Ordinance No. 2808 be introduced.
Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor , Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None.
Item 6a
A proposed resolution was presented approving a pipe line license from MKT
Railroad to the City of Wichita Falls for a water service line.
RESOLUTION NO. 1439
(Resolution Approving Pipeline
License between MKT Railroad)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS,
THAT:
That certain pipe line license, a copy of which is attached hereto, dated
June 6, 1973, between Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company and the City of
Wichita Falls, authorizing the City to construct, maintain, and operate a one
inch (1") water service line across the railroad right of way is hereby approved,
and the City Manager is authorized to execute and deliver the same for the City
of Wichita Falls.
Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that Resolution No. 1439 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None.
Item 6b
A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners
on Duncan Street extension to Eastside Drive. It is possible that this street
can be included in the TOPICS or Metropolitan system administered by the Highway
Department. If it is not accomplished within these programs, it will be included
in an assessment paving program at the appropriate time.
RESOLUTION NO. 1440
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for
construction of the Duncan Street extension project from Reilly Street to Eastside
Drive; and,
WHEREAS, such property has been appraised by an independent appraiser employed
for this purpose by the City of Wichita Falls, and the amount of the appraisals
have been studied by the Board of Aldermen, and copies of the appraisals are now
in the possession of the Director of Public Works and/or Assistant City Manager.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION NO. 1 The project and properties to be purchased by Warranty Deed
are as follows :
Duncan Street Extension from
Reilly Street to Eastside Drive
Project 12-361-5240
(Warranty Deed)
Lot 1, Block 7, Lakewood Place Addition
Lot 2, Block 7, Lakewood Place Addition
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Item 6b, cont'd.
Combined total of values approved in this resolution -------- $1,300.00
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SECTION NO. 2 The value of such properties are hereby approved and the City
Manager is hereby authorized to purchase in the name of the City of Wichita Falls,
by Warranty Deed, such tracts of land as shown on the project right-of-way map.
The authorized price to be paid for each tract is the value as determined from
appraisals made by the independent real estate appraiser employed by the City of
Wichita Falls.
SECTION NO. 3 In the event the City Manager is unable to purchase any such
tract or tracts for such appraised values , he is hereby authorized and directed
to cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tracts in the
name of the City of Wichita Falls.
Moved by Alderman Taylor that Resolution No. 1440 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote :
' Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None.
Item 6c
A proposed resolution was presented conveying a building at Lake Arrowhead
to the State Park Department, and leasing a portion of such building from the State
to the City.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1441
1 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONVEYANCE TO STATE OF TEXAS OF BUILDING AT STATE
PARK, AND A LEASE OF A PART OF SUCH BUILDING FROM THE STATE TO THE CITY.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS,
THAT:
SECTION 1. That certain conveyance, a copy of which is attached hereto,
whereby the City conveys to the State of Texas that certain service building located
at Lake Arrowhead State Park, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized
to execute and deliver the same for the City of Wichita Falls.
SECTION 2. That certain lease agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto,
whereby the State leases a portion of such building to the City, is hereby approved,
and the City Manager is authorized to execute and deliver the same for the City
of Wichita Falls.
Moved by Alderman Still that Resolution No. 1441 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None.
Item 7a
A proposed resolution was presented awarding the low bid for sanitary sewer
improvements for Kell relocation project to Key Enterprises , Inc. , Odessa, in the
amount of $115,922.92. A portion of this project east of Holliday Street and South
of the Expressway was deleted due to insufficient right-of-way.
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Item 7a, cont'd.
RESOLUTION NO. 1442
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KELL RELOCATION PROJECT.
WHEREAS, heretofore, the City of Wichita Falls advertised for competitive
bids for Sanitary Sewer Improvements for Kell Relocation Project; and,
WHEREAS, the City received two (2) bids, and the bid of Key Enterprises ,
Inc. of Odessa, Texas, in the amount of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred
Twenty Two Dollars and Ninety Two Cents ($115,922.92) , is the low and best bid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The bid of Key Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand
Nine Hundred Twenty Two Dollars and Ninety Two Cents ($115,922.92) is hereby accepted,
and the City Manager is authorized to execute for the City of Wichita Falls, a
contract with said bidder for the Sanitary Sewer Improvements.
Moved by Alderman Taylor that Resolution No. 1442 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Still, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None.
Item 7b
Bids were considered on the annual seal coat program. It was recommended by
Ernest Lillard that the low alternate bid be awarded to Heber Brantley Company,
Inc. , in the amount of $73,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 1443
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 1973 SEAL COAT PROGRAM TO HEBER BRANTLEY
COMPANY, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has advertised for bids for performing
the 1973 Seal Coat program; and,
WHEREAS, two bids were received, and it is found that the bid of Heber Brantley
Company, Inc. in the amount of $73,000 is the lowest and best alternate bid, and
that the alternate bid should be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Said alternate bid of Heber Brantley Company, Inc. in the amount of $73,000
is hereby accepted, and the City Manager is authorized to execute for the City
of Wichita Falls a contract with Heber Brantley Company, Inc. for the performance
of the 1973 Seal Coat Program.
Moved by Alderman Boyd that Resolution No. 1443 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None.
Item 7c
Bids were considered on replacement of revetment on Lake Wichita Dam. Alder-
man Morrison stated that it had been pointed out that the low bid of Zack Burkett
Company in the amount of $134,430 did not meet the specifications exactly as called
for. The next low bid is of Lloyd Thomas Company, Wichita Falls, in the amount of
$150,300.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1444
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF REVETMENT ON UPSTREAM FACE
OF LAKE WICHITA DAM TO LLOYD THOMAS CO.
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has advertised for bids for the construction
of replacement of revetment on upstream face of Lake Wichita Dam; and,
WHEREAS, four bids were received, and it is found that the bid of Lloyd Thomas
Co. in the amount of $150,300 is the lowest and best bid that meets specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, THAT:
Said bid of Lloyd Thomas Co. in the amount of $150,300 is hereby accepted, and
the City Manager is authorized to execute for the City of Wichita Falls a contract
with Lloyd Thomas Co. for the construction of such replacement of revetment on said
dam.
Moved by Alderman Morrison that Resolution No. 1444 be passed, awarding the bid
to Lloyd Thomas Company in the amount of $150,300, and that the City Manager be
authorized to execute the contract for Lake Wichita Dam improvements.
Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor.
Alderman Still stated that Zack Burkett's bid stated that there would be no
repair on the riprap of the dam, which was called for in the specifications. Lloyd
Thomas Company was the low bidder meeting specifications.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Still, Boyd, and McCullough
Nays : None.
Item 8
Permission was requested to advertise for bids on vending machine operations
in various city-owned facilities.
Moved by Alderman Still that authority be granted to advertise for bids as
requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously.
Item 9
Moved by Alderman Still that water reimbursement contract in the amount of
$550.12, and sewer reimbursement contract in the amount of $112.07, be approved
for a total amount of $662.19, as follows .
Elmer L. Dennis and C.W.L. Dennis , Water, Lake View Manor, Section 2,
Exhibit A, from April 30, 1972, to April 30, 1973; $550.12
Elmer L. Dennis and C.W.L. Dennis, Sewer, Lake View Manor, Section 2,
Exhibit A, from April 30, 1972 to April 30, 1973; $112.07
Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 10:25 A.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this � day of , 1973.
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
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