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Min 12/16/1969 125 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building December 16, 1969 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 2:30 o'clock P.M. , with the following members present: Kenneth Hill Mayor Don Wills X Harrison Taylor X Larry Lambert X Aldermen Dick Darner X Cletus C. Schenk X Gerald Fox City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Max Kruger Absent The invocation was given by Alderman Schenk. Visitors were welcomed by the Mayor. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Darner that minutes of the meeting held November 18, 196931 be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Item 4a A proposed appropriation ordinance was presented regarding expenditures on Fire Department improvements. City Manager Gerald Fox explained that the Capital Improve- ment Bond program for fire department improvements had a deficit in the amount of / $35,100, and an appropriation had previously been authorized by the Council. The sale of four sub-fire stations produced a total of $42,335.06, which leaves a balance of $7,235.06. -Some of the items were deleted from the bond program due to insufficient funds, and which now may be accomplished with the overage. ORDINANCE NO. 2556 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FR0N THE GENERAL FUND TO THE FIRE STATION BUILDING BOND FUND SERIES 1968, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Ordinance No. 2556 be passed. Notion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 5a A proposed ordinance was presented accepting improvements of eleven units of the 1968 Assessment Paving Program, and supplemental paving. ORDINANCE NO. 2557 ✓ ORDINANCE ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS OF ELEVEN (11) UNITS OF THE 1968 ASSESSMENT PAVING PROGRAM AND SUPPLEMENTAL PAVING FOR WENONAH-ARTHUR-GRANT DRAINAGE PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AS DESIGNATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 2458 DECLARING THE CONTRACT WITH ZACK BURKETT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, GRAHAM, TEXAS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS FULLY COMPLETED AND PER- FORMED; DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES IN 126 Item 5a Cont'd. EVIDENCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AFTER: GIVING EFFECT TO SUNDRY CREDITS HEREIN AUTHORIZED AND ALLOWED AGAINST SOME OF SAID ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THIS ORDINANCE BY COPYING TIIE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTE BOOK OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2557 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 5b Not considered. (Benefit hearing date on Borton Lane) Item Sc Closure of a utility easement for expansion of the Southside Girls Club at 1205 Montgomery, was recommended. f ' ORDINANCE NO. 2558 AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING AND RELEASING A PORTION OF A CERTAIN UTILITY EASEMENT SITUATED ON TRACT "A", 4, DITTOS HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. Moved by Alderman Darner that Ordinance No. 2558 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 6a A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on Kell Freeway. t ; RESOLUTION NO. 1011 WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for construction of the listed projects in the 1967 Capital Improvements Program, and, WHEREAS, such property has been appraised by independent appraisers employed for this purpose by the Texas State Highway Department, and the amount of the state approved value, as determined from the appraisals, has been studied by the Board of Aldermen, and a copy is 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 TIIE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION NO. 1 The project and properties to be purchased by Warranty Deed are as follows: Kell Freeway_ - Project 52-071 Property Lot 5, Block 94-A Highland Addition Part of Lot 3, Block 93-A Highland Addition Part of Lot 6, Block D Kemp, Kell & Joline Addition 127 Item 6a Cont'd. Part of Lot B, Block C Mathis Subdivision, Lot 6 Kemp; Kell $ Joline Addition Lot 80 Block 72 Southland Addition Part of Lots 14, 15, Block B Wyatt Southside Addition Part of Lot 8, Block 5 Spivey Addition Lot 2, Block 104-A Highland Addition Lot S. Block 1 W. E. Wilson Addition Lot 6, Block 1 W. E. Wilson Addition Lot 1, Block 1 W. E. Wilson Addition Part of Lots 4, 5 $ 6, Block 10 !Vest Side Addition to Highland Addition Part of Lot 10 Block 5, First If. IV. Spivey Addition Part of Lot 20 Block 31, W. E. Wilson Addition Part of Lot 4, Block 72, Southland Addition Part of Lot 3, Block 72, Southland Addition Part of Lot 16, Block B. Wyatt Southside Addition Part of Lot 17, Block B, Wyatt Southside Addition Part of Lot 18, Block B. Wyatt Southside Addition Lot 6, Block 47, Southland Addition Part of Lots 4 & 5, Block 76, Southland Addition Part of Lot 1, Block 72, Southland Addition Part of Lot 1, 2 & 3, Block 93-A Highland Addition Part of Lot 14, & 15, Block 71 Southland Addition Part of Lot 9, Block 68, Southland Addition Part of Lot 1, Block 49, Southland Addition Part of Lot 7, Block 6, First If. W. Spivey Addition 128 Item 6a Cont'd. Part of Lot 2, Block 46, Southland Addition Lot 3, Block D, Kemp, Kell & Joline Addition Lot 2, Block D, Kemp, Kell & Joline Addition Part of Lot 12, Block B, Kemp, Kell $ Joline Addition Part of Lots 4 $ 5, Block 103-A, Stephens Addition Lot 11, Block B, Kemp, Kell & Joline Addition Lot 5, Block 63, Southland Addition Combined total of values approved in this resolution - �240,247. SECTION NO. 2 The values of such properties are hereby approved and the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase in the name of the Texas State Highway Department, 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 State approved value as determined from appraisals made by the independent real estate appraisers em- ployed by the Texas State Highway Department. SECTION NO. 3 In the event the City Manager is unable to purchase any such tract or tracts for such approved values, he is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tracts in the name of the Texas State Highway Department. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 1011 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 6b A proposed resolution was presented authorizing a proposal to a property owner on Old Seymour Road. RESOLUTION NO. 1012 WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for construction of the listed project in the 1967 Capital Improvements Program, and, WHEREAS, such property has been appraised by an independent appraiser employed for this purpose by the City, and the amount of the appraisal has been studied by the Board of Aldermen, and is now in the possession of the Director of Public Works. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION NO. 1 The project and property is as follows: Old Seymour Road Project 52-076 (Old Seymour Road-Avenue K Property S 45' of Lot 2 and the N 10' of Lot 3, Block 21, Westside Addition to Floral Heights Addition 1229 Item 6b Cont'd. Combined total of appraisal approved in this resolution - $131,775.00. SECTION NO. 2 The appraised value of such property is hereby approved and the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase, by Warranty Deed, such tract of land as shown on the project right-of-way map. The authorized price to be paid for each tract is the appraised value as determined by the independent real estate appraiser employed by the City. SECTION NO. 3 In the event the City Manager is unable to purchase any such tract for such appraised value he is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tract. Moved by Alderman Wills that Resolution No. 1012 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 6c A proposed resolution was presented authorizing purchase of entire parcel of Lots 25 and 26, Block B, Wyatt Southside Addition for Kell Freeway. A partial taking had previously been authorized on November 4, 1969, in the amount of $1,750.00. The entire parcel can be purchased for $2,250.00, and the remainder can be sold at a later date. RESOLUTION NO. 1013 WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for construction of the Kell Freeway, Project 52-071 under the 1967 Capital Improvements Program, and, WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 1000, passed and approved by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls on November 4, 1969, an appraised value of $1,750.00 was approved for a partial taking of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of Lots 25 and 26 of Block B. Wyatt Southside Addition, and, WHEREAS, the appraised value for the whole taking of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of Lots 25 and 26 of Block B. Wyatt Southside Addition, is $2,250.00, and, WHEREAS, the owner of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of Lots 25 and 26 of Block B. Wyatt Southside Addition desires to sell the entire parcel at the appraised value. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF TIIE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The appraised value of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of Lots 25 and 26 of Block B, Wyatt Southside Addition, in the amount of $2,250.00 is hereby approved and the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase, in the name of the City of Wichita Falls, by Warranty Deed, said South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of Lots 25 and 26 of Block B. Wyatt Southside Addition. The City Manager is further authorized to transfer title to the Texas State Highway Department, by Warranty Deed, that portion of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of Lots 25 and 26 of Block B, Wyatt Southside Addition required for right-of-way for the Kell Freeway Project. The City Manager is further authorized to sell, through competitive bidding, the remainder of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of Lots 25 and 26 of Block B. Wyatt Southside Addition. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 1013 be passed, authorizing the pay- ment of the difference for taking the whole instead of the partial tract. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 6d City Manager Gerald Fox recommended approval of Fourth Modification of lease to the United States Navy regarding Naval Reserve Property. A ten-year extension was requested by the Navy to make advance planning for funding of replacement facilities. 130 Item 6d Cont'd. RESOLUTION NO. 1014 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has heretofore entered into a contract with the United States of America in regard to leasing certain land for the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Training Center, which lease is dated December 9, 1946, and which lease has been modified on October 12, 1953, October 6, 1959 and April 23, 1962; and, WHEREAS, by the terms of said lease, as modified, the lease is to terminate June 30, 1973; and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and the United States of. America desire to amend said lease so as to authorize a renewal thereof from year to year provided that no renewal thereof shall extend the occupancy thereof beyond June 30, 1983. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF wICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The Mayor or City Manager be authorized to execute a fourth modification of Lease NOy(R)-40902 authorizing the government to renew the lease from year to year provided that no renewal thereof shall extend the occupancy thereof beyond June 30, 1983. Moved by Alderman Lambert that Resolution No. 1014 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 6e A proposed resolution was presented, commending John J. Roark, who just recently resigned as Director of Public Works. RL•SOLUTION NO. 1015 WHEREAS, Mr. John J. Roark has served with honor and distinction for four and one-half years as the Director of Public Works for the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, and WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls street and highway system has experienced a tremend- ous growth during Mr. Roarks' administration as Director of Public Works; and WHEREAS, Mr. John J. Roark is known throughout the State of Texas as a disting- uished engineer, a leader in the engineering profession and as an engineer's engineer. ; and WHEREAS, on December 12, 1969, Mr. John J. Roark will terminate his position as Director of Public Works thus culminating a short but distinguished career as an engineer, a civic leader and active church worker; and WHEREAS, men of the stature of John J. Roark are very uncommon in the world and the City of Wichita Falls and the State of Texas are fortunate to have been blessed with the capabilities of such a man; and WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate that some public recognition be accorded to John J. Roark who has been so dedicated to the transportation needs of the citizens of this State. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Mr. John J. Roark be hereby commended for the splendid service which he rendered to the people of this area, for the application of efficient management principles and standards, for the economic deisgn, construction, maintenance and operation of the Wichita Falls public transportation systems, and for his leadership in municipal use of computer technology. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 1051 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: 131 Item 6e Cont'd. i Ayes: Aldermen Mills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Alderman Schenk commended Mr. Roark, stating that lie had done a very find job for the City, and that lie would be difficult to replace. Item 6f A proposed resolution was presented confirming County appointments to the Board of Health. C . � RESOLUTION NO. 1016 WHEREAS, at a meeting of the Commissioners Court of Wichita County, Texas, held on the 24th day of November, 1969, said Commissioners Court re-appointed Air. Arch Hughes of Iowa Park, Texas, and Dr. P. F. Richardson of Electra, Texas, as members of the Wichita Falls City-Wichita County Board of Health for two year terms commencing January 1, 1970, and expiring December 31, 1971. NOW, THEREFORL,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, that such appointment of Pair. Arch Hughes and Dr. P. F. Richardson be and the same is hereby confirmed. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 1016 be passed. Notion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 7a Ben Shelton, Director of General Services, recommended award of the bid for a three-wheel scooter for Parking Meter Department to Fork Lift Sales and Services, Dallas, Texas, on their low bid of $20099.00. v Moved by Alderman Darner that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Item 7b Award of the bid for a bulldozer for the Sanitation Department was recommended to Darr Equipment Company in the amount of $47,000.00. An alternate bid was requested for a replacement for periods of time that the bulldozer might be inoperative for the first four years and the bid of Darr Equipment Company included this replacement item f at an annual cost of $725.00. It was recommended that the replacement alternate be utilized at an annual cost of $725.00 from the operating budget. Moved by Alderman Wills that the bid be accepted as recommended. Potion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. Item 7c It was recommended that the bid for a tractor with self-loading scraper for the Sanitation Department be awarded to Trinity Equipment Company on their low bid of $26,463.00. It was also recommended that of this amount, $9,000.00 be utilized from bond funds from the Harding Street Drainage Project due to this equipment's usage on this project, and that $17,463.00 be utilized from the 1969-70 budget. Moved by Alderman Darner that the bid be awarded as recommended, and that funding be approved as indicated. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. 132 Item 7d i It was recommended that the bid for two compaction bodies for the Sanitation Department be awarded to Industrial Disposal Supply Company, San Antonio, Texas, in the amount of $20,219.76. Moved by Alderman Taylor that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Item 7e Award of the bid for sixteen four-door sedans was discussed. Ed Baggett appeared, representing Bagger Bridwell Motors. lie explained that their bid prices are quoted from Detroit. lie stated that at the bid opening,, those present were the Purchasing Agent, and Assistant City Attorney, a recorder from the City, a representative from Moore-Abel Ford Company, himself, and a lady reporter. lie stated that after bids were opened, he was told that he was the apparent low bidder, and Moore-Abel Ford's representative congratulated him. Within a short time after lie returned to his office he notified Chrysler in Detroit that they were the apparent low bidder, and to expect delivery. lie stated that four days later they heard on the street that they were not the low bidder and came to the City offices to check. lie protested this procedure as highly unethical. lie protested his competitor being called to find out if he wanted to exercise the 2 percent option. lie stated that computations should be made at the time of bid opening; that negotiations should not be allowed by phone. lie stated that the bids should stand as submitted. Bill Schnautz, Purchasing Agent, affirmed that he stated at the bid opening that Baggett-Bridwell was the apparent low bidder. City Manager Gerald Fox stated that he agreed with Mr. Baggett that the bids should stand as submitted, and the form states it will be two percent on the loth unless otherwise stated. (The 2 percent is not an option) . Moved by Alderman Schenk that Baggett-Bridwell be awarded the bid in the amount of $40,216.20 due to the circumstances which have occurred. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor. Further discussion followed. Ben Shelton, Director of General Services, stated that the net bid on the top of the form is for the net bid before any cash discount is made. lie also stated that at a service club meeting he notified a representative of Baggett-Bridwell that Hoore-Abel Ford's bid carried a two percent discount. Bob Bridwell, 1511 Christine, inquired when Ford was notified. Mr. Schnautz stated it was on December 2. Alderman Lambert inquired how a bidder is selected. City Attorney H. P. Hodge, Jr. , explained that normally the low bidder is chosen, but if there is some logical reason, then the Council can select any bid they desire. Mr. Hodge further stated that there have been instances in the past of a low bidder desiring to be released from his bid because of a mistake which he claimed was made, and it was his feeling that Mr. Schnautz desired to inform and clarify the Ford bid of the two percent dis- count on the fact of the bid. (Moore-Abel Ford's representative was not present at the Council Meeting today) . The motion to award the bid to Baggett-Bridwell was carried unanimously. Mr. Baggett stated he had known Mr. Bill Schnautz for many years, and this was not a reflection on him. Item 8a f Permission was requested by Paul Yeager, Director of Public Safety, to advertise for bids on Airport parking lot concession. Moved by Alderman Wills that authority be granted to advertise for bids for a parking lot concession at Municipal Airport. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner. 133 Item 8a Cont'd. Alderman Lambert made some inquiries concerning the revenue, stating he was opposed to charging for parking at the airport; that he would prefer another type of arrangement or approach if possible. Also, that he would not want to pursue the parking bids without securing other information for another method at the same time. Alderman hills stated he was in favor of the proposal; that he felt that people who use these facilities should pay for them. Alderman Schenk stated he was opposed to it in its present form because it is too large for the facilities. Ile desired that the possibility should be explored of the City furnishing parking space for employees only at this time. Fie further explained that he would like to retain free parking for citizens in town at every place as long as they can. Alderman Darner expressed the desire that in the meantime of taking bids, that the City should explore estimates on what an employee parking lot would cost. City Manager Gerald Fox stated that all funds for airport improvement should come from the Airport Revenue Fund; that they have never taken tax money to operate or expand facilities. Alderman Taylor stated he was in favor of paid parking for airport facilities. The motion to advertise for bids for airport parking lot concession was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, and Schenk Nays: Alderman Lambert. Item 8b-d Moved by Alderman Wills that authority be granted to advertise for bids as follows: a. 14" Galvanized Center Column for trickling filter plant b. 18 horsepower Utility Line Trencher for Parks and Recreation c. Riding Greens Plower for Parks and Recreation Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Item 9a-d Moved by Alderman Schenk that minutes of the meetings of the following boards and commissions be received. a. Traffic Commission - November. 11 and 19, 1969 r b. Planning Board - November 12, 1969 c. Park Board - November 25, 1969 d. Llectrical Advisory Board - November 11, 1969 Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried unanimously. Item 10 Moved by Alderman Wills that Water reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $858.09, and Sewer reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $3,202.50 be approved in a total amount of $4,060.59, as follows. R. D. Montgomery and C. B. Johnson, Water, Section One, Montgomery-Seymour Heights Addition from November 17, 1968, to November 17, 1969; $858.09 Lots, Inc. , a Texas Corporation, Sewer, Colonial Park Addition, Section A. from November 17, 1968, to November. 170 1969; $247.41 Hughes Development Company, Inc. , Sewer, Ilughes Development Company, Inc. , Faith Village No. 3 from November 18, 1968, to November 18, 1969; $619.80 Iniversixy Park Corporation, Sewer, Univeristy Park Addition, Exhibit A, from November 30, 1968, to November 30, 1969; $845.85 134 Item 10 Cont'd. Sunnyside Development Company, Sewer, Second Section of Sunnyside Heights Addition, from November 30, 1968, to November 30, 1969; $327.77 IIawkeye Development Company, Sewer, University Park Addition, Sections E-1 and D-1 from November 30, 1968, to November 30, 1969; $1.161.67 Motion seconded by Alderman Lambert, and carried unanimously. Item lla V Weldon C. Franklin, Director of Planning and Traffic, presented a recommendation from the Traffic Commission to signalize the Kell-McNiel intersection. Alderman Darner inquired why they were willing to place a light at McNiel and not at Lawrence Road. Mr. Franklin stated there is not enough space for a left turn lane at Lawrence. He explained that they proposed to extend the median at Gibsons to McNiel. Moved by Alderman Wills that they concur with the decision of the Traffic Commiss- ion. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Item llb An annexation study was requested by Weldon C. Franklin, Director of Planning and Traffic. Moved by Alderman Schenk that authority be granted to initiate a long range annexation study, and that a report be made back to the Council not later than May, 1970. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Item llc 71 -14 Mayor Hill made the following appointment and reappointments to the Traffic r Commission for three-year terms to expire December 31, 1972. a. G. It. Kirby - reappointed b. Ralph Morgan - reappointed c. William V. Browning - appointed to replace Jerry Lindsey, who recently moved to Dallas. Moved by Alderman Lambert that the Mayor's appointments be confirmed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Item lld No appointments were made to the Human Relations Commission. Item Ile Mayor Dill appointed Guy McNeely and G. A. Benesh as substitute judges for the Municipal Court to act in the place of the Municipal Judge in the event he is temp- orarily unable to act for any reason. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the appointments made by the Mayor be confirmed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Item llf Joe Smith, Director of Public Utilities, requested an easement agreement with Texas Electric Service Company to install a sewer main to serve property owners on the west side of Kemp, south of Southwest Parkway. 135 Item llf Cont'd. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the City Manager be authorized to execute this agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Item 12 A proposed ordinance was presented authorizing Industrial Development, Inc. , to operate a railroad spur track crossing dedicated streets near the Levi Strauss plant. City Manager Gerald Fox stated that this item was brought to their attention by a contractor being ready to do the work and not having a right to cross dedicated streets. Approval is recommended. ORDINANCE NO. 2559 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, INC. THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A RAILROAD SPUR TRACK CROSSING IN, UPON, OVER AND ACROSS MARKET STREET AND IN, UPON, OVER AND ACROSS COMMERCE STREET, BOTH TRACKS LOCATED IN SUBDIVISION EXPRESSWAY EAST INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, UNIT TWO, TRACT 1, TRACT 2, TRACT 3, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, WICHITA COUNTY, TEXAS AND TO OPERATE THEIR TRAINS, ENGINES AND CARS THEREON; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2559 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 13 A proposed resolution was presented commending the Wichita Falls Coyote and Iowa Park Hawk football teams for advancing, to the state finals. RESOLUTION NO. 1017 WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls Senior High School Coyote Football Teams through the years have established a fine tradition of achieving excellence on the football gridiron, having won State Championships in 1941, 1949, 1950, 1958 and 1961, and having advanced to the finals in 1937, 1959 and 1970; and WHEREAS, these teams have been a source of great pride to the people of Wichita Falls, because they exhibited good sportsmanship and competitive spirit as well as winning the victories; and WHEREAS, the 1969 Coyote Football Team has carried on this great tradition in every respect, having reached the State Finals in Class AAAA, and will play San Antonio Lee for the State Championship; and WHEREAS, our good neighbors, the Iowa Park Iligh School Hawks, have also built a great reputation by fielding superb football teams for a number of years, and they have advanced to the finals in Class AA, and will meet Klein for the State Championship; and WHEREAS, these accomplishments and the exemplary conduct of the players and students from these two high schools during this football campaign have brought credit to the young people of this area and to their coaches, teachers, schools and cities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: That the City of Wichita Falls extends it congratulations and appreciation to both the Wichita Falls Senior High School Coyote Football Team and the Iowa Park High School Hawk Football Team, and to all those who helped them attain their enviable position, and wishes them success in their final games next Saturday; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all the citizens of Wichita Falls and Iowa Park give these two fine teams their wholehearted and enthusiastic support. 136 Item 13 Cont'd. Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 1017 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Lambert, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 14 Mayor Hill read a letter which he wrote to Mr. Simmons, Vice-President of Port Worth and Denver Railway Company, expressing appreciation for his leadership and assistance in preparation of the three-party contract for relocation of the railroad. Moved by Alderman Wills that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 4:32 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED thist, day of , 1970. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk