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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
March 12, 1973
Items 1 & 2
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls , Texas, met in called
session on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building
at 9:00 o'clock A.M. ; with the following members present:
J. Winston Wallander Mayor
Harry Campsey X
Harrison E. Taylor
Larry Lambert X Aldermen
Willard Still X
J. C. Boyd, Jr. X
j Mrs. Peggy McCullough
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Gerald Fox City Manager
f H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
j The invocation was given by Alderman Still.
Item 3
Mayor Wallander explained that the Citizens Advisory Committee had recommended
the calling of a sewer revenue bond election for April 3, 1973.
City Manager Gerald Fox explained that this has been under consideration since
1969. A report was presented to the City Council in early 1970 by Black and Veatch,
which indicated that our treatment facilities were inadequate. An expansion from
11 million gallons per day to 17 million gallons capacity was recommended. Rates
were also studied by Black and Veath, along with preparation of final plans and
specifications for the expanded plant. These were completed in 1971. An applica-
tion for federal funds was submitted in the amount of 4.8 million dollars. The
grant was approved for 55 percent of the total projected cost. Legislation was
' passed to increase the grant from 55 to 75 percent funding in December 1972. A
I 3.6 million dollar federal grant was approved. Local funds are needed in the amount
of 1.2 million dollars for the waste water treatment plant.
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Other sewer work needs to be included to relieve overloading conditions in
the north and western parts of the city for sewer outfall lines, and for future
expansion. This would also complete the east side sewer service requirements on
Cottonwood Road, serving the entire area as well as the 1968 bond funds already
approved. Total cost of the bond project would be two million dollars, with 1.2
million for the waste water treatment plant and $800,000 for sewage collection
improvements.
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Alderman Lambert explained that they have examined various solutions, and
this method seems to be the best they have studied.
Alderman Taylor stated that he feels this problem has gone untended too long,
and he is most interested in getting a safe sewage disposal system.
Alderman Boyd stated that he has been dragging his feet on this project up
to this time, but now feels that the time is right, and he wholeheartedly recommends
it.
Alderwoman McCullough spoke from a woman's point of view regarding the health
of our community. She stated that she believed that women will be especially will-
ing to lend their support for this project.
Alderman Campsey stated that he feels we have the best deal possible at the
present time, and that it is time to act. He stated that he does not believe that
government should be guilty of pollution, and lended his support to the sewer treat-
ment plant and gathering lines .
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Item 3, cont 'd.
Alderman Still presented a viewpoint from a financial standpoint. He
stated that he believes we have the right financial arrangements, and urges the
citizens to support this proposition.
The City Manager explained that the rate schedule would be adopted after
approval of the bonds, and before sale of them.
RESOLUTION NO. 1400
RESOLUTION CALLING A BOND ELECTION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WICHITA
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable to call the election hereinafter
ordered.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS , TEXAS :
1. That an election shall be held on APRIL 3, 1973, in said City in the
several regular election precincts of said City, at the several regular polling
places, and with the Presiding Judges and Alternate Presiding Judges, as set
forth in "Exhibit A", which is attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution
for all purposes.
2. That each Presiding Judge shall appoint not less than two nor more than
four qualified election clerks to serve and assist in conducting said election;
provided that in each instance where the Presiding Judge actually serves as ex-
pected, the Alternate Presiding Judge shall be one of such clerks.
3. That by approving and signing this Resolution the Mayor of said City
officially confirms his appointment of said election officers to serve at said
election; and by adopting this Resolution the governing body of said City approves
and concurs in the appointment of said election officers.
4. That all resident, qualified electors of said City shall be entitled
to vote at said election.
5. That notice of said election shall be given by posting a substantial
copy of this Resolution in each of the Election Precincts of said City and also
at the City Hall, not less than 15 days prior to the date set for said election;
and, a substantial copy of this Resolution also shall be published on the same
day in each of two successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation pub-
lished in said City, the date of the first publication to be not less than 14
days prior to the date set for said election.
6. That at said election the following PROPOSITION shall be submitted in
accordance with law:
PROPOSITION
Shall the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, be
authorized to issue the bonds of said City, in one or more series or
issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000, with the bonds
of each such series or issue, respectively, to mature serially within
not to exceed forty years from their date, and to be sold at such prices
and bear interest at such rates as shall be determined within the dis-
cretion of the Board of Aldermen, for the purpose of improving and extend-
ing said City's Sewer System, with said bonds to be secured by and payable
from a lien on and pledge of the Net Revenues of said City's Waterworks
and Sewer System?
7. That the official ballots for said election shall be prepared in accord-
ance with the Texas Election Code so as to permit the electors to vote "FOR" or
"AGAINST" the aforesaid PROPOSITION, which shall be set forth in substantially
the following form:
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Item 3, cont 'd.
PROPOSITION
FOR )
THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 OF SEWER SYSTEM
REVENUE BONDS
AGAINST )
Moved by Alderman Boyd that Resolution No. 1400 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Campsey, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Mayor Wallander, Aldermen Campsey, Taylor, Lambert, Still, Boyd,
and McCullough
Nays : None
The meeting adjourned at 9 :25 A.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ,_,�/-t,& day of March, 1973.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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