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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) . I I II E 794 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 F' 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 795 Item 6b, cont'd. Combined total of values approved in this resolution -------- $1,300.00 i 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. s 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. 796 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. 797 Item 7c r 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 i