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Min 08/04/1970 262 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building August 4, 1970 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 i Larry Lambert X Dick Darner X J. C. Boyd, Jr. X Bill Drake X Gerald Fox City Manager Malcolm L. I:Iughes Asst. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Don Wills Absent harrison E. Taylor Absent The invocation was given by Alderman Darner. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Boyd that minutes of the meetings held July 7, and July 23, 1970,: be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Item 4 A proposed ordinance was presented increasing refuse rates on certain properties abutting new alley paving. Fd ORDINANCE N0. 2606 ORDINANCE SETTIrNG REFUSE RATES ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES ABUTTING ALLEY PAVING PROJECTS. Moved by Alderman Lambert that Ordinance No. 2606 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays: None. Item 5a A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on Kell Freeway. ( d J RESOLUTION NO. 1101 j.- � r . 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 THE CITY OF WICIiITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: 263 Item 5a, Cont'd. SECTION NO. 1 The project and properties to be purchased by Warranty Deed and/or Quit Claim Deed are as follows: Kell Freeway - Project 52-071 Property Part of Lots 1, 2, 4 3, Block 2, I. Jalonick Addition Part of Lots 5 & 6, Block B, Ki11gs Addition Lot 8, Block 1, Boyd S/Div. , Grainger Park Addition Part of Lot 4, Block 9, Bateson Second Addition Part of Lots 5 & 6, Block 9, Bateson Second Addition Lot 16, Block 1, Bateson Second Addition Lot 8, Block 1, Bateson Second Addition Lot 4, Block 1, Bateson Second Addition Lot A, Block 1, Bateson Second Addition Lot B, Block 1, Bateson Second Addition Lot A, Block 8, Bateson Second Addition Lot B, Block 8, Bateson Second Addition Lot A, Block 9, Bateson Second Addition Part of Lot B. Block 9, Bateson Second Addition 0.060 acres of land out of Block 7, J. Bartosh S/D, Abs 193, Vol. 749 Pg. 141, Wichita County Deed Records Lot 4 & 5., Blgck ., John W. Thbrfias S/D Lot 1, 2 & 3, Blockl,John W. Thomas S/D 0.635 acre of land out of Block 50 J. Bartosh S/D of the William Mayer Survey, Abs. 193, Vol. 262, Pg. 512, Deed Records of Wichita County 1.098 acre of land out of Block 6, Bartosh S/D, William Mayer Survey, Abs. 193, Vol. 745, Pg. 331, Deed Records of Wichita County N. 50' Lots 18, 19, & 20, Block,23, Jalonick Addition 0.413 acre of land out of Block 9 $ 16, of DCSL, Abs. 58, Vol. 897, Page 249, Deed Records of Wichita County Lots 16 & 17, Block 21-A, Highland Addition Block 60, Highland Addition Combined total of values approved in this resolution - $139,716.00. 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 and or Quit Claim 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 employed 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 i 264 Item 5a, Cont'd. cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tracts in the name of the Texas State highway Department. ;I Moved by Alderman Lambert that Resolution No. 1101 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Lambert, Darner,, Boyd, and Drake Nays: None. i Item 5b A proposed resolution was presented approving Texas Highway Department Minute �l Order 63665 for improvements on F.M. 1634 (Barnett Road from Seymour Highway to ' Southwest Parkway) . r [tr RESOLUTION NO. 1102 i BE IT RESOLVED BY ThiE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The provisions of Minute No. 63665, passed by the Texas Highway Commission on May 7, 1970, are acceptable to the City of Wichita Falls. It is hereby ordered that the City of Wichita Falls cooperate with the State Highway Department and proceed with the obligations so stipulated in said Minute Order as being respons- ibilities of the City. Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 1102 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays: None. i ` Item Sc A proposed resolution was presented approving Texas Highway Department Minute Order 64019 for the Brook Street TOPICS Project. RESOLUTION NO. 1103 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: ; The provisions of Minute No. 64019, passed by the Texas Highway Commission on July 9, 1970, are acceptable to the City of Wichita Falls. It is hereby ordered that the City of Wichita Falls cooperate with the State Highway Department and proceed with the obligations so stipulated in said Minute Order as being respons- ibilities of the City. Moved by Alderman Boyd that Resolution No. 1103 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays: None. Item 5d Lloyd Rigby, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a request from Northwest Texas Field and Stream Association to construct a parking lot for their building at Weeks Park Fishing Hole. A proposed resolution was presented, authorizing this agree- ment. RESOLUTION NO. 1104 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICIIITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: i 265 Item 5d, Cont'd. That certain agreement whereby the City of Wichita Falls grants permission to the Northwest Texas Field and Stream Association to construct a parking lot on City prop- erty located in Weeks Park and being immediately northwest of the Kid Fishing Hole on Southwest Parkway, to be used in conjunction with their club house, is hereby approved and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Drake that Resolution No. 1104 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays: None. r Item 5e A proposed agreement with the Housing Authority was presented. It was explained by the City Manager that this cooperative agreement would be for construction of up to 150 housing units for the elderly, and that it would be similar to one adopted in the early 1950's. In this agreement the City obligates itself to certain terms and conditions, the same as the Housing Authority obligates itself. r RESOLUTION NO. 1105 RESOLUTION APPROVING COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, has caused to be published twice in its officially designated newspaper the notice of its intent to enter into a cooperat- ion agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas;and, WHEREAS, sixty days or more have elapsed since the date of the first publication of said notice, with no petition for election being filed in accordance with the Mousing Cooperation Law of Texas. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The cooperation agreement between the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, and the Housing Authority of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. The Mayor of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, is hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement' and the City Clerk of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, is hereby authorized and directed to seal and attest said cooperation agreement in the name of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas. SECTION 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately. SECTION 4. A copy of such cooperation agreement is attached hereto and incorp- orated herein by reference. Moved by Alderman Lambert that Resolution No. 1105 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays: None. Item 5f Bids were received for sale of a portion of Lots 11 and 12, Block 49, Southland ' Addition. It was recommended by Ernest Lillard, Director of Public Works, that bids be rejected since the highest bid was less than the amount of money the City has invested in it. i Moved by Alderman Boyd that bids be rejected. 266 Item 5f, Cont'd. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Item 5g. A proposed resolution was presented authorizing an agreement with the Fort Worth o , and Denver Railway Company for a signal crossing at McNiel Street. RESOLUTION NO. 1106 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain agreement, between the City of Wichita Falls and Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company, covering the opening of a grade crossing and installation of signals at the railway company's milepost W-4.71 and McNiel Street in the City of Wichita Falls is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls, Texas. Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 1106 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays: None. Item 6a J` Ernest Lillard, Director of Public Works, recommended award of the lowest acceptable bid for a street sweeper to Martin Equipment Company of Dallas, in the amount of $15,067.50. Trinity Equipment Company, of Wichita Falls, submitted the lowest bids; however, it did not meet specifications. Clark Harp appeared representing Trinity Equipment Company. He pointed out the good points of his machine, stating that they responded to the bid as well as possible even though it did not quite meet specifications. Various members of the Council questioned Mr. Harp at some length; however, they informed him that they could not accept a bid which did not meet specifications. Albert Martin appeared as a representative of Browning Ferris Machinery Company, stating that they have both three and four wheel sweepers, and that he felt the speci- fications were fair, and that the City had just reasons for asking for a four-wheel type sweeper due to the type of operations here. Moved by Alderman Lambert that the bid of Martin Equipment Company, of Dallas, be accepted as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Item 6b It was recommended by Ben' Shelton, Director of General Services, that the low bid� for 180 tons liquid chlorine be awarded to S.E.C: Corporation, Fort Worth, in the � r amount of $16,704.00. Moved by Alderman Darner that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously. Item 6c H. E. Whitnell, Director of Traffic, recommended award of the low bid for traffic i �1( signal cable to Electrical Associates, in the amount of $5,052.51. ?� Moved by Alderman Boyd that the bid be awarded as recommended. t 267 Item 6c Cont'd. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Item 7 Moved by Alderman Lambert that minutes of the meeting of the Electrical Advisory Board held July 14, 1970, be received. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried unanimously. Item 8a Moved by Alderman Darner that water reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $2,498.88, and sewer reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $30.03, be approved in a total amount of $2,528.91, as follows: C.W.L. Dennis and Elmer Dennis, Dennis Construction Company, Water, Lake View Manor, Section One, from June 30, 1969 to June 30, 1970; $2,241.19 IV. B. Hursh Estates, Water, Ilursh Estates Subdivision, Section Two, from July 1, 1969 to July 1, 1970; $121.34 Robert G. Seabury, Water, Somerset Park Exhibit A, from July 26, 1969 to July 26, 1970; $136.35 Robert G. Seabury, Sewer, Somerset Park Exhibit A, from July 26, 1969 to July 26, 1970; $30.03 Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously. � Item 8b Lanier Wilson, Tax Assessor and Collector, recommended approval of Tax Adjust- ments Numbers 1 through 37, 11915 through 13200, and 12966A through 13059A, for a total amount of $26,214.79. Moved by Alderman Boyd that tax adjustments be approved as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Item 8c 4 ✓ Mayor Hill appointed Colonel (Dr.) Arthur Thiele, Jr. to the Commission on Drug Education and Abuse to replace Major Lawrence Simson, Jr. , who resigned. This term of office will expire May 19, 1971. Moved by Alderman Lambert that the appointment be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. t Item 9 A proposed resolution was presented, authorizing John Ruhmann to make inspect- ions, change orders, etc. on the Lake Kemp project. RESOLUTION NO. 1107 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls entered into that certain contract #DACW-56-67- C-0252 between the United States of America, the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Wichita County Water Improvement District #2, providing for the sharing of reconstruct- ion costs on Lake Kemp Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Project. WHEREAS, it is necessary to designate a representative for inspection and acceptance of completed portions of construction and to make minor changes and change orders which change the scope of the work or the basic design. 268 Item 9, ContId. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: John P. Ruhmann, City Director of Water Development is designated the City rep- resentative with full authority to make inspections and acceptance of completed port- ions of construction, to make minor changes and execute change orders which change the scope of the work or the basic design on the Lake Kemp Rehabilitation and Recon- struction Project. Moved by Alderman Lambert that Resolution No. 1107 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Drake, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Lambert, Darner, Boyd, and Drake Nays: None. Russell Jack Ballard.appeared in regard to a drainage ditch on Cottonwood Street, rand lack of sewer service and street lights. lie stated that if they were not taken out of the city limits a suit would be filed against the city. City Manager Gerald Fox stated that they had no recommendation to make to the Council for de-annexation. Mr. Ballard began raising his voice to the Council and he was escorted from the room by Paul Yeager and Joe Pence. - ' Mrs. Doris Jean Preston, 501 East Inwood Drive, appeared complaining of a truck parking by her house and caving the drainage ditch in. She stated it is ruining her property. The City Manager explained that if he is violating a law then he can be ticketed. Ile referred the matter to Paul Yeager for investigation. She also com- plained of rats and snakes trying to come into her house. Moved by Alderman Darner that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Boyd, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 3:45 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of , 1970. Mayor ATTEST: City Clellk I COOP EP,'J'.T .'AN AGREJ'191J T This Agreement entered into this L .eV-1day of August 19 70 , by and between the Housing Authority of The City of Wichita Pills Texas (herein called the "Local Authority") and The City of Wichita Falls, Texas (herein called the "Municipality") , WITNESSETH: In consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto do agree as follows: 1. Whenever used in this Agreement: (a) The term "Project" shall mean any low-rent housing hereafter developed as an entity by the Local Authority with financial assistance of the United States of America (herein called the "Government") , pursuant to the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, and the Department- of Housing and Urban Development Act; excluding, however, any low-rent housing project covered by any contract for loans and annual contributions entered into between the Local Authority and agencies of the Government prior to the date of this Agreement. (b) The term "Taxing Body" shall mean the State or any political subdivision or taxing unit thereof in which a Project is situated and which would have authority to assess or levy real or personal property taxes or to certify such taxes to a taxing body or public officer to be levied for its use and benefit with respect to a Project if it were not exempt from taxation. (c) The term "Shelter Rent" shall mean the total of all charges to all tenants of a Project for dwelling rents and nondwelling rents (excluding all other income of such Project) , less the cost to the Local Authority of all dwelling and nondwelling utilities. (d) The term "Slum" shall mean any area where dwellings predominate which, by reason of dilapidation, overcrowding, faulty arrangement or design, lack cf ventilation, light or sanitation facilities, or any combination of these factors, are detrimental to safety, health or morals. 2. The Local Authority shall endeavor (a) to secure a contract or contracts with the Government for loans and annual contributions covering one or more Projects comprising approximately 150 units of low-rent housing and (b) to develop and administer such Project or Projects, each of which shall be located within the corporate limits of the Municipality. The obligations of the parties hereto shall apply to each such Project. 3. (a) Under the constitution and statutes of the State of Texas all. Projects are exempt from all real and-personal property taxes and special assessments levied or imposed by any Taxing Body. With respect to any Project, so long as either (i) such Project is owned by a public bodv or governmental agency and is used for low-rent housing purposes, or (ii) any contract between the Local Authority and the Government for loans or annual contributions, or both, in connection with such Project remains in force and effect, or (iii) any bonds issued in connection with such Project or any monies due to the Government in connection with such Project remain unpaid, whichever period is the longest, the Municipality agrees that it will not levy or impose any real or personal property taxes or special assessments upon such Project or upon the Local Authority , with respect thereto. Durin such period, the Local 1.uthor.ity shall. make annual pnyments (herein called "Psyments in Lieu of Taxes") in lieu of such taxes rind epecial tabs,_-Fini.��nts and in payment for the Public service,- and facilities furnished from time to tiro without other cost or charge for or with respect to such Project. (b) Each such annual Payment in Lieu of Taxes shall be made after the end of the fiscal year established for such Project, and shall be in an amount equal to either (i) ten percent (10%) of the aggregate Shelter Rent Charged by the Local Authority in respect to such Project during such fiscal--year, or (ii) the amount permitted to be paid by applicable State law in effect on the date such payment is made, whichever amount is the lower. (c) The Local Authority shall distribute the Payments in Lieu of Taxes among the Taxing Bodies in the proportion which the real property taxes which would have been paid to each Taxing Body for such year if the Project were not exempt from taxation bears to the total real property taxes which would have been paid to all Taxing Bodies for such year if the Project were not exempt from taxation; Provided, however, That no payment for any year shall be made to any Taxing Body in excess of the amount of the real property taxes which would have been paid to such Taxing Body for such year if the Project were not exempt from taxation. (d) Upon failure of the Local Authority to make any Payment in Lieu of Taxes, no lien against any Project or assets of the Local Authority shall attach, nor shall any interest or penalties accrue or attach on account thereof. 4. The Municipality agrees that, subsequent to the date of initiation (as defined in the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended) of each Project and within five years after the completion thereof, or such further period as may be approved by the Government, there has been or will be elimination (as approved by the Government) by demolition, condemnation, effective closing, or compulsory repair or improvement, of unsafe or insanitary dwelling units situated in the locality or metropolitan area in which such Project. is located, substantially equal in number to the number of newly constructed dwelling units provided by such Project; Provided, That, where more than one family is living in an unsafe or insanitary dwelling unit, the elimination of such unit shall count as the elimination of units equal to the number of families accommodated therein; and Provided, further, That, this paragraph 4 shall not apply in the case of (i) any Project developed on the site of a Slum cleared subsequent to July 15, 1949, and that the dwelling units eliminated by the clearance of the site of such Project shall not be counted as elimination for any other Project or any other low-rent housing project, or (ii) any Project located in a rural nonfarm area. 5. During the period commencing with the date of the acquisition of any part of the site or sites of any Project and continuing so long as either (i) such Project is owned by a public body or governmental agency and is used for low-rent housing purposes, or (ii) any contract between the Local Authority and the Government for loans or annual contributions, or both, in connection with such Project remains in force and effect, or (iii) any bonds issued in connection with such Project or any monies due to the Government in connection with such Project remain unpaid, which- ever period is the longest, the Ihinicipality without cost or charge to. the Local Authority or the tenants of such Project (other than the Payments in Lieu of Taxes) shall: (a) Furnish or cause to be furnished to the Local Authority and the tenants of such Project public services and facilities of the same character and to the same extent as are furnished from time to time without cost or charge to other dwellings and inhabitants in the Municipality; (b) Vacate such streets, roads, and alleys within the area of such Project as may be necessary in the development thereof, and convey without charge to the Local Authority such interest as the Municipality may have in such vacated areas, and, insofar as it is lawfully able to do so without cost or expense to the Local Authority or to the Munici- pality, cause to be removed frcm such vacated areas, insofar as it may be necessary, all public or private utility lines and equipment, -2- r ' (c) l ilsc,f rir a., t_iie M�uric-i p,+l f ty nuiy 1,1wI ully do so, (i} grant s�ic.�i deviations from the building code of the Municipality as are reason- able and necessary to promote economy and efficiency in the develop- ment and administration of such Project, and at the same time safe- guard health and safety, and (ii) make such changes in any zoning of the site and surrounding territory of such Project as are reasonable and necessary for the development and protection of such Project and the surrounding territory; (d) Accept grants of easements necessary for the development of. such Project; and (e) Cooperate with the Local Authority by such other lawful action or ways as the Municipality and the Local Authority may find necessary in connection with the development and administration of such Project. 6. In respect to any Project the Municipality further agrees that within a reasonable time after receipt of a written request therefor from the Local Authority: (a) It will accept the dedication of all interior streets, roads, alleys, and adjacent sidewalks within the area of such Project, together with all storm and sanitary sewer mains in such dedicated areas, after the Local Authority, at its own expense, has completed the grading, improvement, paving, and installation thereof in accordance with specifications acceptable to the Municipality; (b) It will accept necessary dedications of land for, and will grade, improve, pave, and provide sidewalks for, all streets bounding such Project or necessary to provide adequate access thereto (in considera- tion whereof the Local Authority shall pay to the Municipality such amount as would be assessed against the Project site for such work if such site were privately owned) ; and (c) It will provide, or cause to be provided, water mains, and storm and sanitary sewer mains, leading to such Project and serving the bounding streets thereof (in consideration whereof the Local Authority shall pay to the Municipality such amount as would be assessed against the Project site for such work if such site were privately owned) . 7. If by reason of the Municipality' s failure or refusal to furnish or cause to be furnished any public services or facilities which it has agreed hereunder to furnish or to cause to be furnished to the Local Authority or to the tenants of any t; Project, the Local Authority incurs any expense to obtain such services or facilities then the Local Authority may deduct the amount of such expense from any Payments in Lieu of Taxes due or to become due to the Municipality in respect to any Project or any other low-rent housing projects owned or operated by the Local Authority. 8. No Cooperation Agreement heretofore entered into between the Municipality and the Local Authority shall be construed to apply to any Project covered by this Agreement. 9. So long as any contract between the Local Authority and the Government for loans (including preliminary loans) or annual contributions, or both, in connection with any Project remains in force and effect, or so long as any bonds issued in connection with any Project or any monies due to the Government in connection with any Project remain unpaid, this Agreement shall not be abrogated, changed, or modi- fied without the consent of the Government. The privileges and obligations of the Municipality hereunder shall remain in full force and effect with respect to each Project so long as the beneficial title to such Project is held by the Local Author- ity or by the Government or by any other public body or governmental agency authorized by law to engage in the development or administration of low-rent housing .projects. If at any time the beneficial title to, or possession of, any Project is held by the Government, other public body or governmental agency, the provisions hereof shall inure to the benefit of and may be enforced by the Government, such other public body or governmental agency. -3- signed this Agreement and cau,;cd their seals to he affixed and attested as of Llie day and year first above written. l-s.pprovccl ar, to Form CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS (SEAL) • Attest: B Mayor '07 -t _2 Clerk (Title) HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE, CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS (SEAL) Attest: By Chairman �2-