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Min 10/08/1974 1023 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building October 8, 1974 Item 1 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. Max Kruger Mayor Harry Campsey Harrison E. Taylor X Lonny Morrison X Aldermen Joe N. Prothro X J. C. Boyd, Jr. X Peggy McCullough X Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. Item 2 I Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that minutes of the meeting held September 24, 1974, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. Item 3a The public hearing was opened on hazardous structures. J Mr. J. L. Jackson, Jr. appeared regarding the old Gladstone Hotel property. j He explained that there are three owners involved; he, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Haier. Mr. Haier has apparently abandoned his portion of the property. He explained that he and Mr. Jones have contracted with M. A. Tepfer to have the building de- molished, but that the contractor has not lived up to his promises, and the build- ing still has not been demolished. He stated that they would to the best that they could, and requested a 60-day extension. Moved by Alderman Morrison that a 60-day extension be granted to the Jackson, Jones , and Haier properties. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously. L. H. Smith appeared regarding his property on Lake Road. There are two structures to be remodeled. One needs to be secured so that no one may enter it, and the other is being remodeled. Moved by Alderman Morrison that Mr. Smith be given 30 days to secure the property, and 90 days to show reasonable accomplishment in remodeling. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously . Harold Bennett appeared regarding his property at 3015 Pennsylvania. He stated that he plans to remodel, but does not have the money right now. He re- quested an extension of time. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Mr. Bennett be granted a 90-day extension to show good faith in remodeling the structure. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried unanimously. No one else desired to be heard. 1024 Item 3a, cont'd. / ORDINANCE NO. 2908 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND FINDING CERTAIN BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES TO BE DANGEROUS; COMMANDING PROPERTY OWNERS TO REPAIR, VACATE, OR DEMOLISH SAID BUILDINGS AND/OR STRUCTURES WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Ordinance No. 2908 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. Item 3b & 4a r The public hearing was opened on the budget for the fiscal year 1974-75. Alderman Morrison inquired if the language in Section 3 of the proposed ordinance had always been there. The City Manager stated that it has been and that it comes from the City charter. Moved by Alderman Morrison that after the current commitment, that the City discontinue payment of dues for various employees to eight civic groups, for a total amount of $1,481.00. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd. Alderman Taylor inquired what good argument the City has in paying these dues. Mayor Kruger stated that he feels the City derives some good from these memberships. Alderman Boyd stated that, he believes that the responsibility of these dues should be on the individual, and not the taxpayer. The motion was lost by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Morrison, Boyd, and McCullough Nays: Mayor Kruger, Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, and Prothro Alderman Boyd mentioned the travel policy he had previously proposed, stat- ing that he feels it is in the interest of good government for the Council to have more control on the expenditure of funds. He pointed out that there is no evidence of anything being wasted or misused. The purpose of the proposed resolu- tion is to adopt administrative rules of the City in setting forth persons authorized to travel , and where they are authorized to travel. The City Manager is requested to submit a report to the Council each month for all officers authorized to travel during the preceding month. City Manager Gerald Fox recommended an addition to the resolution at the end of Section II as follows : After the last word "City", place a comma and add "in- cluding, but not limited to, travel which is found necessary to obtain federal or state grants and travel necessitated to meet the terms of federal or state grant programs and contracts; travel to other cities or governmental agencies to review projects and programs within those cities the implementation of such is being considered for Wichita Falls or would be beneficial to Wichita Falls; travel required as a result of being selected as an officer of a regional, state, or national professional organization or as a result of being appointed to regional, state, or national advisory or task forces or to present papers on projects, pro- grams; and activities in Wichita Falls to regional, state, or national organizations." RESOLUTION NO. 1585 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY GOVERNING TRAVEL EXPENSE BY CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, THAT: The following policy is hereby established governing travel expenses incurred by officers and employees of the City, and all other persons specially authorized 1025 Item 3b & 4a cont'd. to travel at City expense. I. Administrative Regulations. Those certain "Administrative Regulations Pertaining to Travel, Training and/or Conference Expenses", dated April, 1970, promulgated by the City Manager, a copy of which is attached hereto, are hereby approved insofar as they are not inconsistent herewith. II. Travel Expenses to be Budgeted. Generally, only those trips which have been authorized in the budget shall be allowed. All foreseeable trips should be included in the budget when it is submitted to the Board of Aldermen for approval. However, it is understood that unforeseen circumstances will arise which will necessitate travel. In those cases, the City Manager may authorize such travel if, in his judgment, refusal to do so will be detrimental to the best interests of the City, including, but not limited to, travel which is found necessary to obtain Federal or State Grants and travel necessitated to meet the terms of Fed- eral or State Grant programs and contracts ; travel to other cities or governmental agencies to review projects and programs within those cities the implementation of such is being considered for Wichita Falls or would be beneficial to Wichita Falls ; travel required as -a result of being selected as an officer of a regional, state, or national professional organization or as a result of being appointed to region- al, state, or national advisory of task forces or to present papers on projects , programs, and activities in Wichita Falls to regional, state, or national organiza- tions. III. Persons Authorized to Travel, and Conferences and Events to be Attended. Persons should only travel at City expense to conferences or events when the City, its taxpayers and citizens, will receive some reasonable benefit therefrom. Such travel should not be authorized simply as a means to regard a person's loyal and competent service to the City. The following rules, though not necessarily exclu- sive, should usually govern determining the persons and conferences and events which should be authorized and approved. A. Board of Aldermen. 1. Texas Municipal League Annual Conference - Mayor and other alderman. 2. National League of Cities Annual Concerence of Mayors Annual Conference - Mayor and spouse, and any other alderman. 3 . National Conference of Mayors Annual Conference - Mayor and spouse. I 4. Texas Municipal League legislative session committees and legislative study meetings - Mayor and other aldermen. 5. Texas Municipal League Region 5 meetings - Mayor and other aldermen. . B. City Manager. 1. Texas Municipal League Annual Conference. 2. International City Managers Association Annual Conference. 3. Texas City Managers Association Annual Conference. 4. North Texas City Managers Meetings. 5. Texas Municipal League Legislative session committees to which he belongs, and legislative study meetings. i C. Directors. 1. The national conference of his professional organization. 2. The state conference of his professional organization. 3. The Texas Municipal League Annual Conference. 4. Certain selected institutes and seminars conducted by recognized, qualified organizations , which will enable the director to serve the City better. i 1026 Items 3b & 4a , cont'd. D. Department Heads and other employees. 1. Department heads may attend the annual conference of their state organization. 2. Department heads and other employees may be authorized to attend selected institutes, seminars or workshops conducted by qualified, recognized organizations, which will improve the skills with which the department head or employee serves the City. E. Members of Boards and Commissions and others. Travel at City expense by members of the City Boards and Commissions, and others who are not officers or employees of the City shall be allowed only upon prior approval of the Board of Aldermen. Such approval will only be given when it will result in a definite, direct benefit to the City, its citizens and tax- payers. IV. Reports. The City Manager shall submit a report each month to the Board of Aldermen, setting out all travel during the preceding month by City officers and employees. Such report shall contain at least the following information: 1. Name of Person. 2. Title or Department to which assigned. 3. Destination. 4. Number of days absent from City. 5. Total expenses. 6. How funded. 7. Budgeted or unbudgeted. 8. Purpose of trip. 9. City Manager 's justification for the expenditure. A copy of such report shall be filed with the City Clerk and shall be a public record. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Resolution No. 1585 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Morrison, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd , and McCullough Nays : None. Alderman Boyd mentioned 34 MIS employees which may be added to the budget on June 30, 1975. He stated that he realizes that the Council must make a decision on the program. He pointed out that, except for holes in the streets, he receives more questions on the computer program than anything else. He does not feel that he now has the information he needs to make this decision. He would like Joe Prothro appointed as Chairman of a 5-citizen committee, with David Wolverton being a member, to determine the value of our present computer program, and to recommend whether any or all of it should be continued. Also, whether it would be more economically performed under a contract. He feels the program should justify its very existence. Joe Prothro stated that he would be glad to do it, but could not begin before the first of the year , and that he could report back to the Council by June 1975. f Moved by Alderman Boyd that a 5-member committee chaired by Joe Prothro be appointed by the Mayor to look at the MIS project. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried unanimously. The Mayor stated that he would take care of it shortly. / f ORDINANCE NO. 2909 AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGIN- NING OCTOBER 1, 1974, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1975, BOTH DATES INCLUSIVE, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FIGURES AND ACCOUNTS AS PART OF SAID APPROPRIATIONS , AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Prothro that Ordinance No. 2909 be passed. 1027 Items 3b & 4a, cont_'d. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. The Mayor stated that they have spent many hours on the budget, and he commended the City Manager and staff for their work and cooperation. j Item 4b A proposed ordinance was presented setting the tax rate and levying taxes for the fiscal year 1974-75. ORDINANCE NO. 2910 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING, ASSESSING AND FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS , AND PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND SINKING FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1974-1975 AND APPORTIONING EACH LEVY FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF ALL ANNUAL OCCUPATION TAXES PROVIDED BY LAW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Campsey that Ordinance No. 2910 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. Alderman Boyd commented that the new tax rate is the same as it was last year based on 50 percent valuation. He also mentioned that the new residential sanita- tion rate of $2.25 is 122 cents less than the average of $2.375 for the cities of Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Odessa, Waco, and Wichita Falls. Item 4c I- A proposed ordinance was presented appropriating federal revenue sharing funds. ORDINANCE NO. 2911 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE REVENUE SHARING FUND TO PROJECT NUMBERS LISTED BELOW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Ordinance No. 2911 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Prothro, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. Alderman Campsey pointed out that the City is drawing interest on the revenue sharing money until it is needed. The City has already received $195,000 in interest. Alderman Taylor pointed out that this appropriation ordinance does not include any of the three million dollars pledged for the defeated bicentennial center. Item 5a A proposed resolution was presented approving an amendment to the lease with Funland, Inc. r RESOLUTION NO. 1586 RESOLUTION APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT OF LEASE AGREEMENT, AMENDING LEASE WITH FUNLAND, INC. BY ADDING ADDITIONAL LAND. r G E 1028 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS , THAT: That certain Third Amendment of Lease Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto, wherein the City of Wichita Falls and Funland, Inc. amend that certain lease contract dated July 12th, 1965, by adding additional land to the leased premises, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Prothro that Resolution No. 1586 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Morrison, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. !f ✓ Item 5b lA proposed resolution was presented approving salary modifications for fiscal year 1974-75. Alderman Morrison inquired if the adopting resolution has always given authority for the City Manager to make changes which he may find necessary. The City Manager stated, yes, as it pertains to job classifications and not the plan as adopted by the Council. It applies to job reclassification only. The wage plan is not modified by the City Manager, but only by the Council. Alderwoman McCullough mentioned the separate category of police woman and police officer, stating that she had previously brought this to the attention of the Council. The City Attorney stated that the position of police officer is open to both men and women. The reason he feels that we should maintain the classifica- tion of police woman is because of the federal case which the City had, and this classification should remain open for those three incumbents in it. In the future if a woman desires to apply, she would apply for the position of police officer. He feels the classification should be phased out gradually, but keep it as it is as long as we have the three women in these positions. Alderwoman McCullough stated that she feels EEOC might question this classification. She feels it is outdated. It was pointed out by the City Attorney and City Manager that these women are subject to the same types of assignments by the Chief of Police as are male officers. The Mayor stated that he would favor the elimination of the classification of police woman. Alderman Morrison suggested that it be placed on the agenda for the next council meeting, with an outline of the court deci- sion. City Attorney H. P. Hodge pointed out that the classification would have to be abolished under Civil Service rules. Alderwoman McCullough also desired that the matter be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. 1 i RESOLUTION NO. 1587 RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATIONS OF THE SALARY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The Salary Plan for the City of Wichita Falls, Texas be adjusted for clas- sified and open salary employees as shown in the attachments hereto and the same is hereby approved, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to correct payroll records of employees as necessary to reflect the new salaries. The City Manager shall have the responsibility for making any changes in position classifications within the Position Classification and Salary Plan which he shall find necessary from time to time. The beginning date for implementation of this resolution shall be January 8, 1975. Moved by Alderman Morrison that Resolution No. 1587 be passed, with the modifications in the police department salaries as indicated by Alternative II. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. 1029 Item 5c Gold Cross Ambulance matters were postponed. Item 6a ;= Bids were considered on magnetic vehicle loop detectors for Traffic Engineer- ing Department. It was recommended that the low bid be awarded to Traffic Data Systems, Inc. , in the amount of $7,500.00. I_ Moved by Alderman Campsey that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously. Item 6b Bids were considered for crowd control equipment for the Police Department. It was recommended that the low bid be awarded to Fargo Company in the amount of $4;842.11. j Moved by Alderman Taylor that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously. X Item 7a Permission was requested to advertise for bids for an annual supply of fertilizer for the Parks Department. Moved by Alderman Campsey that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Prothro, and carried unanimously. Item 7b �1 Permission was requested to advertise for bids to establish prices on an annual supply of redi-mix concrete and bulk cement for all city departments. Moved by Alderman Campsey, that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderwoman McCullough, and carried unanimously. Item 7c Permission was requested to advertise for bids for an IBM 3330 Model I disk unit for Data Processing. It was pointed out that new equipment should cost approximately $52,000, and used equipment would cost between $25,000 and $52,000. 1l A down payment of approximately five percent of the cost would be required, plus monthly installments. Moved by Alderman Taylor that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. J / Item 8a v �( n ' Moved by Alderwoman McCullough that minutes of the meeting of the Park Board ✓ held September 24, 1974, be received. Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried unanimously. 1030 r - Item 9a Moved by Alderman Prothro that a public hearing be held on November 5, 1974 on hazardous structures. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. .' Item 9b Discussion was held on consideration of Tract III for public hearing in 1974 V annexation program. The Mayor inquired why sewer service has not been provided in some areas of the City. The City Manager explained that money has not 'been provided in some instances. The east side of the city is now being included. Certain other areas are not economically feasible for either the City or the prop- erty owner because of sparsity of population. Alderman Morrison stated that the City's application for annexation is justified, but sees no need for reversal of the Planning Board's decision. He feels the Council should sustain the action of the Planning Board. Moved by Alderman Morrison that Tract III be excluded from the annexation program. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd. Alderman Boyd pointed out that the Planning Board had four to six hours of discussion on this matter, and as a result of this testimony the Planning Board unanimously agreed not to annex Tract III. He feels it would be a waste of time to call a public hearing. The City Manager pointed out that the basic reason for denying annexation of this area was lack of sewer service in this area, and the staff does not feel this is a compelling reason. Alderman Taylor stated that the fact that the Planning Board has caused a difference of opinion with the staff, and the fact that it has been brought to the Council, is reason enough to hear it. Mayor Kruger stated that he does not understand the divergence of opinion between the Planning Board and the staff. The City Manager stated that he feels it is the responsibility of the staff to present their opinions to the Council. Alder- man Taylor stated that it is the Council 's prerogative to take another look at it. Alderman Morrison stated that if the Council elects to have a public hearing then they should hear the same amount of testimony as the Planning Board did. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays: Alderman Taylor. Item 9c Discussion was held on the powers and duties of the Traffic Commission. The City Manager stated that he did not believe it was the intent of the Council to assign all day to day decisions to the Traffic Commission. Alderman Campsey agreed that they should not rule on all day to day operations. Only basic prob- lems which require legislation or policy of the Board of Aldermen should be sounded out and recommendations made to the Board of Aldermen. Hardy McAlister, a member of the Traffic Commission, stated that he agreed with Mr. Campsey with the exception that this year the members of the Commission feel they are not being utilized in the way they should be. He mentioned flat angle parking which was not considered by the Traffic Commission. He believes most of the problems have been corrected at this time. He is not sure exactly why identification cards were recommended unless it was to give them some identity in asking questions of anyone. In regard to a police officer attending each meet- ing, the City Manager stated that a sergeant or lieutenant would be better than a captain, since they are assistants to the chief. Mr. McAlister felt that a lieutenant would be sufficient to report back to the captain. Ed Ilschner ex- plained that the Traffic Commission chairman calls the meetings ; however, the Traffic Engineer prepares the agenda. Many times there were not sufficient items of legislative action to come before the Commission. The Mayor suggested that the City Manager make his recommendations to the Traffic Commission, and take another look at it. 1031 Mrs. Amerson appeared requesting some consideration of bus service to those who ride the Barwise bus. r'/ Kenda Hillsman appeared with a complaint of her water bill. After some discussion the City Manager stated that if she would leave the information with them that they would look into it. Item 9d a A proposed resolution was presented extending installment payments for street improvements RESOLUTION NO. 1588 a RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY CONCERNING INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS BY ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUC- TION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS. I WHEREAS, heretofore, on projects on which all or part of the cost of construct- ing and reconstructing paving, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other street improve- ments were assessed against the owners of abutting properties, and such owners desired to pay such assessments in installments, the City allowed such payments in monthly installments over a period not exceeding forty-eight (48) months after the acceptance of the improvements by the City; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen now deems it advisable and in the best interest of the City that such period during which such installment payments may be made should be lengthened to ninety-six (96) months. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, THAT: HENCEFORTH, on any project on which all or part of the cost of constructing or reconstructing street improvements is assessed against the abutting property owners, such assessments may be paid in monthly installments over a period not ex- ceeding ninety-six (96) months. Moved by Alderman Prothro that Resolution No. 1588 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Morrison, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. Item 9e A proposed ordinance was presented changing the time of the council meetings to 9:00 a.m. This would become effective with the second meeting in November. ORDINANCE NO. 2912 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS BY REVISING SECTION 2-1 OF SAID CODE, PRESCRIBING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN. Moved by Alderman Prothro that Ordinance No. 2912 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Morrison, Prothro, Boyd, and McCullough Nays : None. 1 Mayor Kruger read a statement from the Downtown Merchants recommending free bus service for 6 months to one year, with revenue sharing funds bearing the cost. 1032 Moved by Alderman Campsey that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Prothro, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 12:53 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this C&Aeeday of � 1974. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk .. ���s' ter' '�r"/.. . .. f..e�",✓ ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS PERTAINING 100 TRAVEL, TRAINING AND/OR CONFERENCE EXPENSES April, 1970 I. PURPOSE City employees are often required to travel in order for the City to receive certain benefits. These benefits fall in the areas of training, exchanging ideas, accomplishing a certain task on behalf of the City and/or solving a particular problem on behalf of the City. Due to the necessity for travel, the following regulations have been promulgated to provide consistency in submitting and pro- cessing travel requests and to establish proper accounting pro- cedures for budgeted travel. II. SCOPE This policy statement is effective for all regular city employees, for all employees of the USAC project, for members of the Board of Aldermen and for members of the various Citizen's Boards and Com- missions. III. PROCEDURES FOR PROCURING TRAVEL EXPENSES A. Advances: Advances for anticipated travel expenses should be requested at least three (3) days prior to the expected departure date. In computing the amount of the advance to be requested, re- ference should be made to Section IV.A. "Maximum per diem allowable" . Where, due to confirmed motel or hotel rates, the maximum per diem allowable is not sufficient, the City Manager may authorize a per diem in excess of this stated amount. The request for advance should be made in duplicate on Form No. T. I. entitled "Request for Travel and/or Advance Expense Allowance". This form shall be signed by the employee 's department head and departmental director. The director will forward the .request to the Director of Finance who will approve the request provided funds have been bud- geted for the subject travel. If funds have not been bud- geted or if the request exceeds appropriated funds, approval must be obtained from the City Manager. — 72 — I The original of Form No. T.1. will be retained by the Finance Department and the duplicate copy will be re- turned to the employee. On or before the fifth day after the employee has re- turne'd from his trip, he or she will fill out Form No. T.2. entitled "Itemized Account of Travel and/or Con- ference Expenses" in duplicate. An itemized list of expenses will be stated on this form and motel or hotel room rate receipts will be attached along with any other appropriate receipts. If an employee over-expends his per diem allowance, his reasons for over-expending must be documented through proper receipts. Recompensation for over-expenditure must be approved by the City Manager. This form will be signed by the employee, his department head, the departmental director and the Director of Finance. The original copy of Form No. T.2. will then be attached to the original request Form No. T. l. , and the duplicate copy of Form No. T.2. will be returned to the employee. Any unused funds will be returned to Finance and credited to the proper account. In a like manner, any adjustments for justified over-expenditures incurred by the employee will be noted, and the employee will be recompensated. B. Recompensation for travel expenses: An employee should seek an advancement of funds in all cases; however, it is realized that situations will arise that will not permit the employee to do so. When due to unforeseeable circum- stances, a department head and/or departmental director deems that it would be in the City's best interest for an employee to make an immediate trip, an emergency request in the form of a memorandum may be made directly to the City Manager for authorization. In such cases, only Form No. T.2. entitled "Itemized Account of Travel and/or Conference Expenses" will be filled out in duplicate within five (5) days after the employee has returned from his trip and sent to the Director of Finance. The original copy of the form will be filed in Finance along with the necessary support data and the duplicate copy of the form will be returned to the employee. A copy of the memorandum from the City Manager noting his approval of the trip should also be attached to Form No. T.Z. Funds for recompensation will be remitted to the employee. — 73 — IV. PER DIEM ALLOWANCE The per diem allowance shall cover actual expenses for lodging, meals, tips and transportation between the place(s) where business is conducted and where lodging and/or meals are provided. A. Maximum per diem allowable: In State Out of State Meals (3) $ 7.00 $10.00 Lodging 15.00 20.00 Incidentals 3.00 5.00 Total $25.00 $35.00 B. Means of computing per diem: (1) In computing per diem expenses for travel continuing over a 24-hour period, the calendar day (midnight to midnight) will be the unit. (2) For travel of less than 24 hours and/or a nights lodging is not required, the per diem rate should be adjusted downward to only re- flect costs for meals and other incidentals. V. APPROVED EXPENDITURES A. Transportation: (1) Air Travel: If possible, employees will travel in "tourist class" flight status . First class flight passage will be allowed only in instances where scheduling makes the first class flight more desireable, or when it otherwise serves the best interest of the City. Round trip tickets should be purchased if possible and if it is advantageous to do so. Unused trans- portation tickets shall be returned to the City's Finance Office in order for reimbursements to be effected. The City is exempt from payment of the Federal tax on transportation. It will be the responsibility of the traveling employee to secure this exemption 74 — .1 I • (7) Accompaniment by spouses: When it is deemed proper to represent the City and to meet the courtesies of protocol, spouses may accompany the employee on official city business. The spouses ' registration fee and the additional hotel or motel cost of a double occupancy room versus the cost of a single occupancy room will be allowed. Meals and/or trans- portation costs will not be allowed unless authorized by the City Manager. The latter rule may be waived for members of the Board of Aldermen. VT. GENERAL POLICIES A. Unanticipated or substitution of travel Unanticipated or substitution of travel expenses: (1) Unanticipated travel, conference and/or training expenses may be approved by the City Manager after such approval is granted by the departmental director. Approval will only be made if :surplus funds are avail- able from within the department's budget and/or when such travel is deemed to be in the best interest of the City. Request for approval is to be made in the form of a memorandum to the City Manager. A copy of this memorandum noting the City Manager's approval will be attached to Form Nos. T. I. and/or T.2. as the situation warrants and forwarded to Finance. (2) Substitution of approved travel, conference and/or training expenses may be requested subject to the de- partment head's and/or departmental director's approval if the substitution is not in excess of the original appropriation for which subject substitution is made. A request for substitution should be made in the form of a memorandum to the Director of Finance. If the substitution is in excess of the appropriated funds allowed for the original trip, the City Manager's approval is necessary. The Director of Finance will forward the request memorandum to the Manager for his approval. or disapproval. This memorandum will be attached to Form Nos. T. I. and/or T.2. by the Finance Department. B. Estimating travel allowance for budget allowance for budgetpurposes: Pursuant to budget formulation instructions - budget work from AB13 en- titled "Request for Travel - Boards and Local Meetings" - Budget 76 — 4n ' / 1 d I7 requests for travel the basis allowance 3t; I of should be calcu meet, set forth allowance as lated on in this C. Policy state- Procedure steal:b Advance (T,1,) and All submitted in du Itemized (T.2, theethe forms shall be routedlicate to the expense forms employee to Finance De directorhis (her) for authorization partment, and department head and execution from to the Director of , to the i Finance departmental g. The City Mana e o in the foregoing A ; the followin g r s authorization order, g instances; 1On and approval is required in Proposed expenses (2) Pro are not budgeted. Proposed expenses exceed budget fund 3 ( s Item for tr avel. r Itemized expenses avel, maximum per diem or advance requested allowance, exceeds the (4) Mileage is requested for use of Personal car, { �I 1 SALARY PLAN MODLFICATION 1974-75 Office and Clerical Classes Present Present Proposed Proposed Title Range Salary Range Salary Utility Office Supervisor. 38 694-843 43 783-951 Tax Collection Supervisor 32 599-728 36 660-803 Collector, Delinquent Taxes 29 557-677 31 585-711 Customer Service Supervisor 28 544-660 30 571-694 Collection Agent 24 493-599 29 557-677 Legal Investigator 24 493-599 28 544-660 Street Maintenance Coordinator 22 469-571 25 505-614 Registrar, Vital Statistics 20 447-544 23 481-585 Customer Service Representative 20 447-544 22 469-571 City Information Clerk 17 415-505 19 436-530 Senior Clerk 16 405-493 20 447-544 Senior Clerk Typist 16 405-493 20 447-544 Senior Tax Clerk 16 405-493 20 447-544 Microfilm Technician 14 386-469 16 405-493 Tax Clerk 12 368-447 15 396-481 School Health Aide 10 350-425 13 377-436 Intermediate Clerk 10 350-40.5 13 377-436 Intermediate Clerk Typist. 10 350-405 13 377-436 Clerk 6 318-350 10 350-386 Clerk Typist 6 318-350 10 350-386 Municipal Information System Manager 54 1024-1244 56 1075-1307 Data Processing Operations Manager 54 1024-1244 56 1075-1307 SALARY PLAN MODIFICATION Office and Clerical Classes Page 2 Present Present Proposed Proposed Title Range Salary Range Salary Systems Analyst 48 884-1075 51 951-1156 Municipal Information Systems Training Officer 46 843-1.024 48 884-1075 Systems ,Programmer 45 823-999 48 884-1075 Programmer Analyst 44 803-975 47 863-1049 Traffic Control Systems Analyst 43 783-951 46 843-1024 Documentation and Project Control Supervisor 42 764-928 42 764-928 Senior Programmer 40 728-884 43 783-951 Programmer 37 677-823 40 728-884 Project Records Manager 36 660-803 Delete Position Lead Computer Operator 32 599-728 35 644-783 Data Processing Production Coordinator 30 571-694 34 629-764 Senior Computer Operator 29 557-677 32 599-728 Programmer Trainee 29 557-677 29 557-677 Project Editor Writer 27 530-644 29 557-677 Data Inscription Supervisor 26 518-629 30 571-694 Computer Operator 25 505-614 27 530-644 Project Data Coordinator 24 493-599 28 544-660 Computer Operator Trainee 19 436-530 21 458-557 Senior MT/ST Operator 17 415-505 19 436-530 Senior Data Inscription Operator 16 405-493 19 436-530 Data. Inscription Operator 12 368-447 15 396-481 MT/ST Operator 12 368-447 15 396-481 SALARY PLAN MODIFICATION Office and Clerical Classes Page .3 Present Present Proposed Proposed Title Range Salami Range Salary Intermediate Account Clerk 16 405-493 19 436-530 Cashier Clerk 13 377-458 16 405-493 Account Clerk 12 368-447 16 405-493 Parking Control Supervisor 24 493-599 28 544-660 Senior Parking Control. Attendant 20 447-544 24 493-599 Parking Control Attendant 18 425-518 21 458-557 Dispatcher Clerk 12 368-447 15 396-481 Utility Dispatcher 11 359-436 14 386-469 Meter Reader Foreman 24 493-599 28 544-660 Water Meter Service ,Leadman 22 469-571 25 505-614 Senior Meter Reader 21 458-557 23 481-585 Water Meter .Serviceman 20 447-544 23 481-585 Meter Reader 16 405-493 20 447-544 Automotive Parts Man 19 436-530 23 481-585 Property and Stores Custodian 18 425-518 20 447-544 Mechanical Stores Clerk 15 396-481 18 425-518 Stores Serviceman 14 386-447 1.7 415-505 Print Shop Supervisor 20 447-544 24 493-599 Offset Equipment Operator 1.2 368-447 15 396-481 Court Reporter 34 629-764 36 660-803 City Clerk 33 614-746 37 677-823 Secretary to City Manager 26 518-629 29 557-677 Administrative Secretary, Fire Department 20 447-544 24 493-599 SALARY PLAN MODIFICATION Office and Clerical Classes Page 4 Present Present Proposed Proposed Title Range Salary Range Salary Assistant City Clerk 19 436-530 23 481-585 Legal Stenographer . 18 425-518 22 469-571 Intermediate Clerk Stenographer 12 368-447 15 396-481 Municipal Court Administrator 38 694-843 43 783-951 Supervising Account Clerk 23 481-585 27 530-644 Stock Control Clerk 18 425-518 21 458-557 Transit Clerk Dispatcher 18 425-518 21 458-557 Senior Account Clerk 18 425-518 22 469-571 Senior Cashier Clerk 17 415-505 20 447-544 Payroll Clerk 16 405-493 20 447-544 Senior Clerk Stenographer 18 425-518 22 469-571 Intermediate Account Clerk 16 405-493 19 436-530 Cashier Clerk 13 377-458 16 405-493 Account Clerk 12 368-447 16 405-493 SALARY PLAN MODIFICATION 1974-75 Engineering and Related Classes Present Present Proposed Proposed Title Range Salary Range Salary Senior Construction Inspector 34 . 629-764 37 677-823 Traffic Analyst 32 599-728 34 629-764 Senior Engineering Draftsman 32 599-728 37 677-823 Material Testing Technician 32 599-728 35 644-783 Construction Inspector 24 493-599 27 530-644 Engineering Draftsmen 23 481-585 30 571-694 Senior Engineering Aide 20 447-544 23 481-585 Senior Draftsman 17 415-505 Delete Position Draftsman 15 396-481 20 447-544 City Engineer 55 1049-1275 58 1128-1372 Associate Civil Engineer 48 884-1075 51 951-1156 Street Superintendent 46 843-1024 50 928-1128 Civil Engineering Assistant 42 764-928 45 823-999 Public Works Field Superintendent 42 764-928 45 823-999 Senior Survey Party Chief 36 660-803 39 711-863 Survey Party Chief 34 629-764 37 677-823 Chief Building Inspector 40 728-884 44 803-975 Building Inspector 32 599-728 35 644-783 Electrical Inspector 32 599-728 35 644-783 Plumbing Inspector 32 599-728 35 644-783 Housing Code Enforcement Officer 32 599-728 35 644-783 Assistant Plumbing Inspector 28 544-660 31 585-711 SALARY PLAN MOD IF ICAT ION Engineering and Related Classes Page 2 Present Present Proposed Proposed Title Range Salary Range Salary Assistant Electrical Inspector 28 544-660 31 585-711 Assistant Director .of Planning 47 863-1049 51 951-1156 Principal Planner 44 803-975 48 884-1075 Senior Planner 38 694-843 43 783-951 Associate Planner 33 614-746 37 677-823 Planning Analyst 29 557-677 33 614-746 Addressing Specialist 23 481-585 25 505-614 Traffic Engineering Aide 14 386-447 Delete Position Engineering Aide 1.3 377-436 17 415-481 SALARY PLAN MOD IF ICAT ION 1974-75 Miscellaneous Professional and Technical Classes Present Present Proposed Proposed Title Range Salary Range Salary Tax Assessor & Collector 52 975-1185 56 1075-1307 Property- Agent 48 884-1075 50 928-1128 Principal Appraiser 37 677-823 40 728-884 Senior Appraiser 30 571-694 34 629-764 City Librarian 45 823-999 48 884-1075 Senior Librarian 32 599-728 35 644-783 Librarian 27 530-644 30 571-694 Library Monitor 8 326-377 12 368-425 Library Page 8 296-326 10 350-386 Chief Accountant 44 803-975 48 884-1075 Purchasing Agent 43 783-951 48 884-1075 Accountant 40 728-884 43 783-951 Assistant Purchasing Agent 34 629-764 39 711-863 Personnel Director 50 928-1128 54 1024-1244 Manpower Services Director_ 49 906-1101. 50 928-1128 Training Specialist 39 71.1-863 42 764-928 Assistant Personnel Director 39 711-863 43 783-951 Safety Defense Coordinator 38 694-843 44 803-975 Supervising Counselor 36 660-803 38 694-843 Training Counselor 32 599-728 36 660-803 Personnel Analyst 32 599-728 36 660-803 Personnel Counselor 30 571-694 34 629-764 Personnel Technician 24 493-599 28 544-660 SALARY PLAN MODIFICATION Miscellaneous Professional and Technical Classes Page 2 Present Present Proposed Proposed Title Range Salary Ran&e - Salary Superintendent of Recreation— and Planning 38 694-843 43 783-951 Recrea.tion Supervisor 23 481-585 27 530-644 Swimming Pool Manager 19 436-481 21 458-505 Life Guard 14 386-425 16 405-447 Gym Leader 10 350-386 12 368-405 Chemist 36 660-803 39 711-863 Pollution Control Officer 29 557-677 31 585-711 Laboratory Technician. 22 469-571 25 505-614 Laboratory Worker 1.3 377-458 15 396-481 Laboratory Assistant 8 310-342 10 350-386 Principal Sanitarian 41 746-906 44 803•-975 Senior Public Health Nurse 38 694-843 41 746-906 Senior Sanitarian 36 660-803 39 711-•863 Sanitarian 34 629-764 37 677-823 Public Health Nurse 33 614-746 36 660-803 Clinic Aide 8 310-342 10 350-386 Recreation Specialist 8 318-350 12 368-405 Senior Recreation Leader 8 318-350 12 368-405 Recreation Leader 8 296-326 10 350-386 Swimming Pool Cashier 8 318-350 10 350-386 Appraiser 28 544-660 31 585-711 SALARY PLAN MODIFICATION 1974-75 Construction Maintenance Operation Classes Present Present Proposed Proposed Title Range Salary Range Salary Building Maintenance Supervisor 42 764-928 45 823-999 Airport Maintenance Foreman 24 493-599 28 544-660 Senior Building Maintenance Man 20 447-544 23 481-585 Building Maintenance Man 17 415-504 21 458-557 Janitor Foreman 14 386-469 18 425-518 Janitor 10 350-405 13 377-436 Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation 47 863-1049 51. 951-1156 Park General Foreman 30 571-694 35 644-783 Cemetery Supervisor 25 505-614 29 557-677 Greenskeeper 25 505-614 29 557-677 Park Maintenance Foreman 22 469-571 26 518-629 Lake Ranger 22 469-571 26 518-629 Park Maintenance Craftsman 19 436-505 23 481-585 Golf Course Groundsman 15 396-436 19 436-505 Senior Park Maintenance Man 15 396-436 19 436-505 Park Security Man 15 396-458 19 436-505 Laborer 13 377-415 16 405-447 Park Maintenance Man 13 377-41.5 16 405-447 Water Purification Superintendent 42 764-928 46 843-1024 Waste Water Treatment Superin- tendent 39 711-863 44 803-975 Water Development Supply Superintendent 30 571-694 34 629-764 SALARY PLAN MODIFICATION Construction Maintenance Operation Classes Page 2 Present Present Proposed Proposed Title Range Sa.lary Range Salary Water Instrument Technician 27 530-644 30 571-694 Pump Maintenance Foreman 26 518-629 30 571-694 Senior Plant Maintenance Man 22 469-571 26 518-629 Senior Pump Maintenance Man 21 458-557 26 518-629 Plant Maintenance Man 20 447-544 23 481-585 Treatment Plant Operator 18 425-518 22 469-571 Pump Maintenance Mart 17 415-505 23 481-585 Treatment Plant Worker 15 396-458 18 425-493 Utility Systems Superintendent 46 843-1024 50 928-1128 Utility Systems Supervisor 32 599-728 37 677-823 Water Development Construction Superintendent 30 571-694 34 629-764 Construction & Maintenance Foreman 26 518-629 31 585-711 Signs & Marketing Supervisor 26 518-629 31 585-711 Utility Systems Foreman 26 518-629 31 585-711 Traffic Maintenance Foreman 1.9 436-530 23 481-585 Animal Warden 19 436-530 23 481-585 Construction & Maintenance Leadman 18 425-517 23 481-585 Utility Systems Leadman 18 425-517 23 481-585 Vector Control Leadma.n 18 425-517 21 458-557 Traffic Maintenance Leadman 16 405-493 21 458-557 Landfill Attendant 15 396-481 18 425-518 Senior Utility Systems Man 15 396-458 20 447-544 Traffic Maintenance Man 15 396-458 18 425-493 SALARY PLAN MODIFICATION Construction Maintenance Operation Classes Page 3 Present Present Proposed Proposed Title Range Salary Range Salary Vector Control Man 15 396-458 18 425-493 Assistant Animal Warden 15 396-436 18 425-493 Construction & Maintenance Man 15 396-436 18 425-493 Utility System Man 14 386-425 17 415-481 Garage. Superintendent 46 843-1024 50 928-1128 Equipment General Foreman 37 677-823 41 746-906 Traffic Signal Supervisor 37 677-823 41 746-906 Senior Signal Technician 32 599-728 36 660-803 Equipment Repair Foreman 29 557-677 34 629-764 Transit Repair Foreman 29 557-677 34 629-764 Equipment Service Foreman 29 557-677 34 629-764 Signal Technician 26 518-629 30 571-694 Heavy Equipment Mechanic 26 518-629 32 599-728 Senior Welder-Mechanic 26 518-629 32 599-728 Senior Equipment Mechanic 24 493-599 30 571-694 Senior Water Meter Repairman 22 469-571 26 51.8-629 Welder-Mechanic 22 469-571 26 518-629 Equipment Service Leadman 20 447-544 24 493-599 Equipment Mechanic 20 447-544 26 518-629 Water. Meter Repairman 16 405-493 19 436-530 Equipment Tireman 16 405-469 19 436-505 Equipment Serviceman 14 386-425 17 415-481 Finish Grader Operator 26 518-629 30 571-694 SALARY PLAN MODIFICATION Construction Maintenance, Operation Classes Page 4 Present Present Proposed Proposed Title Range _ Sam Range Salary Street Sweeper Operator 22 469-544 25 505-614 Landfill Equipment Operator 22 469-544 25 505-614 Heavy Equipment Operator 21 458-530 25 505-614 Medium Equipment Operator 19 436-505 22 469-571 Transit Opera.tor 16 405-469 19 436-505 Sanitation Superintendent 50 928-1128 54 1024-1244 Sanitation Field Superintendent 33 614-746 37 677-823 Refuse Operations Supervisor 27 530-644 31 585-711 Refuse Foreman 23 481-585 28 544-660 Refuse Unit Leader 21 458-530 24 493-599 Refuse Crew Leader 19 436-50.5 22 469-571 Refuse Collector 15 396-436 18 425-469 SALARY PI AN MODIFICATION 1974-75 Public Safety- Classes Present Present Proposed Proposed Title � _ Ranye Sa1Ur ilane. Salary Fire Chief 53 999-1214 56 1075-1307 Fire Battalion Chief 00 783 00 900 Fire Captain 00 728 00 815 Fire Lieutenant 00 694 00 775 Fire Training Specialist 39 711-863 '39 711-863 Fire Marshal 34 629-764 38 694-843 Fire Equipment Operator 00 660 00 720 Assistant Fire Narslial. 28 544-660 34 629-764 Fire Equipment Mechanic 27 530-644 32 599-728 Fire Fighter 00 545-631 00 615-685 Fire Recruit 00 505 00 575 Fire Communications Operator 00 631 00 685 Fire Prevention Inspector 24 493-599 29 557-677 Fire Utility Mechanic-Di_spar_cher 16 405-493 19 436-530 Police Chief, 55 1049-1.275 58 1128-1372 Police Captain 00 9.51 00 1010 Police Lieutenant 00 843 00 900 Police Sergeant 00 765 00 830 Police Recruit 00 585 00 620 Police Woman 00 700-725 00 720-745-770 Airport Security Officer 26 518-629 29 557-677 City Marshal 26 518-629 29 557-677 Police Officer 00 700-725 00 720-745-770 SALARY PLAN MODIFICATION 1974-75 Administrative and Executive Classes Present Present Proposed Proposed Title Range Salary Range Salary Assistant Director of Public Utilities 52 975-1185 56 1075-1307 Assistant to the City Manager 50 928-1128 54 1024-1244 Traffic Safety Coordinator 50 928-1128 50 928-1128 Assistant City Attorney 49 906-1101 53 999-1214 Tax Attorney 46 843-1024 50 928-1128 Traffic Superintendent 46 843-1024 50 928-1128 Airport Manager 45 823-999 48 884-1075 Transportation Superintendent 44 803-975 48 884-1075 Deputy City Attorney 44 803-975 48 884-1075 Administrative Assistant 43 783-951 46 843-1024 Manpower Planner 42 764-928 42 764-928 Auditorium Manager 39 711-863 43 783-951 Administrative Interne 36 660-803 38 694-843 Assistant City Manager Open 1667 Open 1584 City Attorney Open 1717 Open 1833 Director of Health Open 1912 Open 2042 Director of Finance Open 1.157 Open 1267 Director of Public Safety Open 1.425 Open 1517 Director of Public Works Open 1583 Open 1692 Director of Parks & Recreation Open 1333 Open 1425 Director of Planning Open 1183 Open 1267 SALARY PLAN MODIFICATION Administrative and Executive Classes Page 2 Present Present Proposed Proposed Title Range Salary Range Salary Director of Traffic Open 1258 Open 1350 Director of General Services Open 1358 Open 144E Director of Public Utilities: Open 1400 Open 1500 Municipal Judge Open 1157 Open 1250 THIRD AMENDMENT OF LEASE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, heretofore, on the 12th day of July, 1965, a certain Contract was entered into by and between the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, hereinafter called "City" , and Wichita Falls Funland, Inc. , hereinafter called "Funland and, WHEREAS, Funland has requested that additional land immediately east of, and adjacent to, the leased premises be added to the leased premises. NOW, THE c:;FORE, City and Funland do hereby agree as follows: That certain Contract hetwc:en the parties dated July 12, 1965 is hereby amended so that Paragraph 1 shall include within the portion of- said park on which City ;rants to Funland the non-exclusive use, that area shown in rkc' on the plat which is attached hereto, marked Ixhibit A, and inco.t•porated herein by reference. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed this the O...ay of October, 1974 . CITY OF WICHTTA FALLS, TEXAS BY: Gerald G. Fox City Manager ATTEST: City Clerk WICHITA FALLS F 't?LAD:D, INC. BY: ATTEST: Secretary