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Min 05/24/1965 Wichita Falls, Texas 762 Memorial Auditorium Building Items 1 $ 2 Ploy 24, 1965 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 7:30 o'clock P. M. with the following members present: J. Winston Wallander Mayor R. Kenneth Hill X Ur. C. D. Burross X James M. Davis X Aldermen Roy V. (Pete) Claytor X Cletus C. Schenk X Jack Davis City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Leroy Daniel Absent The invocation was given by Alderman Claytor. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Burross that the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Aldermen held May 10, 1965, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk and carried unanimously. / ORDINANCE NO. 2167 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS OF THE GENERAL NUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 91-2, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. , f Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2167 be passed authorizing an appropriation of $2,000..00 (City's portion) to be used to conduct a study of the: long range hospital facilities needed. Motion seconded by Alderman }-sill and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Claytor and Schenk. Nays: None Moved by Alderman Claytor that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract with Charles Dunn to survey the future hospital requirement. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Mayor Wallander read a press release in which it was stated that the City intended to participate in a reasonable hospital expansion program in the event Bill-Burton funds are available. ,/ RESOLUTION NO. 602 v ` WHEREAS, the Board of Managers of the Wichita General Hospital has recommend- ed a plan for the expansion of the facilities of such hospital, and has requested assurance from the City of Wichita Falls that the City will participate in such plan; and, WHEREAS, a study of the hospital facility needs for the community has been authorized; and, WHEREAS, the first phase of such program will cost $600,000, and the Board of Managers desires to apply for matching funds for one-half (112) of that amount, under the Hill-Burton Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT in the event such Hill-Burton funds are made avail- able for the project, the City of. Wichita Falls will participate in this program to the extent of its fair share thereof, and the Board of Aldermen does hereby request the Board of Managers of such hospital to make application for the matching funds under the Hill-Burton Act. 763 Moved by Alderman Burross that Resolution No. 602 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Claytor, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 4 At this time the returns of the Municipal Bond Election held May 18, 19650 were canvassed. RESOLUTION NO. 603 RESOLUTION CANVASSING ELECTION RETURNS WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls duly ordered an election to be held in said City on the 18th day of May, 1965, on the PROPOS- ITION hereinafter stated; and WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of said City has investigated all matters pertaining to said election, including the ordering, giving notice, officers, holding, and making returns of said election; and WHEREAS, the election officers who held said election have duly made the returns of the result thereof, and said returns have been duly delivered to said Board of Aldermen. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TIfE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: 1. That the Board of Aldermen officially finds and determines that said election was duly ordered, that proper notice of said election was duly given, that proper election officers were duly appointed prior to said election, that said election was duly held, that due returns of the result of said election have been made and delivered, and that the Board of Aldermen has duly canvassed said returns, all in accordance with law. 2. That the Board of Aldermen officially finds and determines that only resident, qualified electors who own taxable property in said City and who have duly rendered the same for taxation were allowed to vote at said election on the PROPOSITION submitted: PROPOSITION "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CIVIC ACTIVITIES CENTER BONDS" 3,869 votes; "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF CIVIC ACTIVITIES CENTER BONDS" 4,957 votes. 3. That the Board of Aldermen officially finds, determines, and declares the result of said election to be that said PROPOSITION so submitted has not received a favorable majority vote and has failed to carry. Moved by Alderman Burross that Resolution No. 603 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Claytor, and Schenk. Nays: None Moved by Alderman Burross that the City Manager be instructed to write a J letter of commendation to the 16 member committee who had worked so diligently for the City in presenting their recommendations for the Civic Center. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill and carried unanimously. Item 5 J Judge Tipps was present with a committee who made a report on mental retard- ation. Patsy Baggett spoke on the welfare problem. Mrs. Clyde Fillmore spoke on residential and day care. Dr. Charles Parker spoke on health, G. H. Kirby presented a report on education, and Mr. John Weimer conversed on vocational rehabilitation. Mayor Wallander thanked the committee for their report. 704. At this time Mayor Wallander recognized Mr. David Thomas, a visitor in the audience from Wales. Item 6 Mr. J. F. Farlow, Jr. , Director of Public Works, recommended the adoption of a resolution to amend Resolution No. 528 regarding street improvements and ✓ assessments. RESOLUTION NO. 604 WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, did, by resolution No. 528 passed and approved August 12, 1963, adopt a policy for assessments against adjacent property owners for street improvement projects; and, I'VIIEREAS, experience has shown that minor revisions of this policy need to be made. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: THAT the policy adopted by Resolution No. 528 be repealed and that the instrument attached hereto entitled "Policy for Assessments against Adjacent Property Owners for Street Improvement Projects and Procedures and Responsibilities for Providing Street Improvement in the City of Wichita Falls" be and the same is hereby adopted as the policy governing such assessments and improvements, and shall be followed by the officers and employees of the City of Wichita Falls from this day hence. [loved by Alderman Mill that Resolution No. 604 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Claytor and Schenk. Nays: None Item 7 Mr. J. F. Farlow, Jr. , Director of Public Works, submitted an ordinance concerni ng off-street parking requirements. d/ ✓ f ORDINANCE NO. 2168 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES AND CURB CUTS ON ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION; ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE OF APPEALS FOR DECISIONS OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER- ING DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ALL DECISIONS. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2168 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Claytor, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 8 Mr. J. F. Farlow, Jr. , Director of Public Works, presented a report of r the study which the Sanitaiton Department has made concerning a container system for handling refuse in the downtown area. Jack Davis, City Manager, requested permission to prepare plans and specifications on the sanitation container system. Moved by Alderman Burross that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with plans and specifications, and request for bids. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously. Mr. Henry F. Newkirk, a representative of Load-all containers, appeared with regard to the container which his company manufactures. It was suggested that he meet with City Manager Jack Davis to discuss this product. ,. r " Item 9 Authorization was requested by J. F. Farlow, Jr. , Director of Public Works, for the City Manager to execute an aerial easement to Texas Electric Service Company due to construction of Kell Boulevard extension east. Moved by Alderman Burross that the City Manager be authorized to execute an easement with Texas Electric Service Company as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously. ' Item 10 - - - - - - - - - ,.. Mr. J. F. Farlow, Jr. , Director of Public Works, requested authorization to include a portion of Railroad Avenue from Marshall Street west approximately 200 feet in the assessment paving program contract. Moved by Alderman Schenk that authority be granted to include a portion of Railroad Avenue in the assessment paving program. Motion seconded by Alderman hill and carried unanimously. j Item 11 Mr. J. F. Farlow, Jr. , Director of Public Works, requested authorization to pave a portion of Virginia Street from Pecan to one-half block south of Pecan, and also permission to advertise for bids on this portion of paving. Moved by Alderman Burross that authority be granted for this paving project, and that permission be given to advertise for bids. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously. Item 12 The following annexation ordinances were submitted for consideration: ; N ORDINANCE NO. 2169 AIN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, BY ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHWESTERN TERRITORIAL 1 LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, WHICH LANDS ARE DESCRIBED IN � THIS ORDINANCE (ALICE BROWN CORNER). r ✓ ORDINANCE NO. 2170 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, BY ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHEASTERN TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, WHICH LANDS ARE DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE (BONHAM SCHOOL, SOUTHEAST BOYS' CLUB AND NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY SITES) . ,/ ORDINANCE NO. 2171 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, BY ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS ADJACENT TO THE NORTHERN TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, WHICH LANDS ARE DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE (U. S. 277 EXPRESSWAY TO BURKBURNETT FROM THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS TO AIRPORT DRIVE) . Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2169, Ordinance No. 2170, and Ordinance No. 2171 be introduced. Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Claytor, and Schenk. Nays: None ✓ Item 13 �! Authorization was requested by J. F. Farlow, Jr. , Director of Public Works, to enter into negotiations for right-of-way purchases necessary for improvements to Seymour Highway and Fairway intersection. 766 Item 13 cont'd Moved by Alderman hill that authority be granted to enter into negotiations for right-of-way purchases as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Item 14 f Permission was requested to advertise for bids on furniture for the audit- orium offices, Police Building, and Kemp Public Library. It was also requested that bids be advertised for the purchase of a Silactor and Chlorinator for Burnett Street Filter Plant. Moved by Alderman Burross that authorization be given to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously. Item 15 7 Authority was requested to award bids as follows: a. Moved by Alderman Claytor that the low bid of Kar-Trol Signal Company in the amount of $45,530.44 be accepted for traffic signal equipment at Holliday- Kell, Kemp-Kell extension, Loop 165-East Scott, and Taft-Archer intersections. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk and carried unanimously. b. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the low bid of Blankenship Manufacturing Company be accepted in the amount of $1,570.67 for valves, couplers, and sprinklers. Motion seconded by Alderman Burross, and carried unanimously. c. Moved by Alderman Burross that the low bid of T 4 T Supply, Inc. in the amount of $7,122.40, be accepted for Silicate of Soda (water treatment) . Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk and carried unanimously. i d. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the low bid of Chemical Supply Company be accented in the amount of $11,889.90 for sodium hexametaphospate (water treatment) . Motion seconded by Alderman dill and carried unanimously. e. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the low bid of Sylvan Chemical Corp- oration be accepted in the amount of $25,989.00 for ferrous sulphate (water treatment). Motion seconded by Alderman bill and carried unanimously. f. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the bid of Austin White Lime Company be accepted in the amount of $34,104.00 for quick lime (water treatment) . Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried unanimously. Alderman Burross recommended that the City Manager investigate the three bids in this instance to determine why all were the same amount. ,i g. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the low bid of California Chemical Company be accepted in the amount of $3,990.00 for Gamma Isomer Dust for the Health Unit. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill and carried unanimously. Item 16 4 17 1 Robert S. Jolliff, Director of Public Safety, requested approval of an amendment to the traffic ordinance. V 767 Item 16 4 17 cont'd ' ORDINANCE NO. 2172 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 155 AND 156 OF ARTICLE XX OF ORDINANCE NO. 2163 TO MAKE AVENUE "B" ONE WAY EAST BOUND FROM KEMP BLVD. , TO FILLMORE STREET: AND TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF PIERCE STREET FROM TENTH STREET TO THE SEYMOUR HIGHWAY. Moved by Alderman Burross that Ordinance No. 2172 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Aldermen Hill, Burross, Davis, Claytor, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 18 Mayor Wallander recommended the following appointments to various boards: Plumbing Advisory Board Paul Alexander Fred Litteken Tax Equalization Board Joe Meissner, Jr. George Ray Keith Woody Partee Traffic Commission Bill Middgett Bill Drake D. C. Bailey Y Mac Lester Aubrey L. Wilson " Planning Board Don Wade - Vice Chairman Moved by Alderman Schenk that the appointments to various boards be approved, as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried unanimously. Item 19 Moved by Alderman Hill that the minutes of the following boards and comm- issions be received: F: ✓ a. Traffic Commission - May 11, 1965 ✓b. Planning Board - May 12, 1965 /c. Electrical Advisory Board - May 11, 1965 d F_' / Motion seconded by Alderman Davis and carried unanimously. Item 20 i Moved by Alderman Burross that the following reimbursement contract payments be approved: Hawkeye Development Company, Sewer, University Park, Section D-2, from May 3, 1964 to May 3, 1965; $33.07 Hughes Development Company, Water, Faith Village Unit 4, from May 21, 1964 to May 21, 1965; $333.63 Hughes Development Company, Water, Ditto Heights Addition, Southern Hills Sect- ion, from May 28, 1964 to May 28, 1965; $10233.46 Hawkeye Development Company, Water, Loch Lomond Addition, Sections A and B. from May 31, 1964 to May 31, 1965; $2,322.44 Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk and carried unanimously. 1 768 Moved by Alderman Claytor that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 9:15 P. M. PASSED AND APPROVED this ;1'/.4z day of ,2 �, 1965. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ti .. y,� s R PRESS RELEASE May 24, 1965 FROM: Mayor and Board of Aldermen The Hospital Board, represc ng Wh ."a City of Wichita Falls , met with the two , CS . ri"ay , 1905 . "0 City Council was asked to part : , ; —e in no f inanK . o,; improvements on a program whici, w" ,!d en pass ap? ox , j years. The first phase of the program is :ti n d to cost $ nn� halt of which may be provided by Hill -ton Yunds, ApplicaLi matching funds must be in AusLin May s ,t, and the Cot :�"y expresses its intent to panic;,, in ., rcnsonabie e x,",.., mn :am and pledges that it will pr„vi-, s'l .,, , of the necessary c"pi Eal. This certification of n _ is . -mac: to e : z "jov` and contingent upon completion feaN , ._y and ! ci! ty sL- ,_ . Council has appropriated $2,06 the , , n ,e of this .;ospital iacil"y Study and would base its final c e : sion ,,:_. 'znis report . POLICIES OUTLINING RESPONSIBILITIES AND ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS SECTION I - DEFINITION OF TERMS For clarity and continuity the following terms shall be used throughout this policy in discussion of the amount of partici- pation which is recommended in regard to a certain type of property. A. NEW STREET CONSTRUCTION - Paving of a street which has not been previously paved with an acceptable paving standard and which does not have curb and gutter and is not to an approved alignment and grade. B. STREET RECONSTRUCTION - Widening or reconstruction of an existing street which is to grade and which does have curb and gutter. C. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY - Property which is residential in use or character for one or two family residence. D. NON PROFIT PROPERTY - Property such as churches, schools, etc. , which are carried as exempt properties on City Tax rolls. E. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY - Any property being used for business purposes, including apartment dwellings. F. SIDE LOT EXPOSURE - Residential property abutting two streets at their intersection with the longer street frontage being defined as side lot exposure. G. BACK LOT - Residential lot abutting two streets but facing on the street not being improved. SECTION II - NEW STREET CONSTRUCTION 1. The assessment for each abutting front foot of privately owned property, residential in usage, shall be as follows: (a) Actual cost for curb and gutter. (b) Actual cost for pavement, including both base and surface from the lip of gutter to the center- line of a 30 foot roadway (132 feet) . (c) An additional ten per cent of items (a) and (b) shall be included in the assessment rate for engineering costs. (d) The City-at-large shall pay for the cost of curb and gutter and pavement at intersections and for all necessary storm drain work. The City-at-large shall also pay the additional cost for street widths in excess of 30 feet adjacent to residential property (e) The actual costs as related in (a) and (b) shall be the costs for curb and gutter and pavement which are in accordance with the City's standards for residential construction. If a pavement requires additional depth or width the excess cost will be paid for by the City- at-large adjacent to residential property. 2. Residential Property shall receive the following considerations: (a) Such property which constitutes a side lot with relation to the section of street being improved shall be assessed at a rate equal to 75Q/ of the rate which is to be assessed against property front- ing the street to be improved. Side lot credit shall not apply but to the first 200 feet of a lot with any additional depth being assessed the same rate as prop- erty fronting the street. (b) For property which abuts the street being improved at the back of the lot, there shall be no assessment pro- vided there is no access to the street being improved. If the property is of such a size that it can be replat- ted so that it will front the street being improved, this consideration shall not apply unless there are improvements located on the lot in such a way as to make replatting impossible. 3. The assessment for each abutting front foot of privately owned property commercial in usage shall be as follows: (a) Actual cost for curb and gutter. (b) Actual cost for pavement including both base and surface from the lip of gutter to the centerline of the street up to a 48 foot roadway. (c) An additional ten per cent of items (a) and (b) shall be included in the assessment rate for engi- neering costs. (d) The City-at-large shall pay for the cost of the roadway in excess of 48 feet and also for any widening due to channelization at intersections. (e) If the street is widened beyond the width desired by the City, the property owners shall pay for the additional widening in addition to the basic assess- ment for street improvements. 2 - 4. It is not intended that commercial property receive the considerations that are outlined for residential property with respect to side exposure or rear exposure unless the commercial property does not or cannot take access from the side or rear. Special consideration will be given com- mercial property with these conditions. 5. Deviations from Standard Policy. (a) Any deviation from standard policy as stated herein and adopted by the City Council shall be called to the attention of the City Council prior to or during the assessment paving benefit hearing. SECTION III - STREET RECONSTRUCTION 1. Where a street is to line and grade as determined by the City Engineer, and has been paved with an adequate base and surface and has curb and gutter adjacent to all property, there will be no assessment for reconstruction. 2. If curb and gutter does not exist on all abutting property, it shall be necessary to have all curb and gutter constructed on an assessment or voluntary basis before the street will be considered for reconstruction by the City of Wichita Falls. SECTION IV - CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND FUNDS 1. Due to the necessity of constructing widened and improved roadways for the handling of traffic on major thoroughfares and arterial streets in areas not fully developed, and also in developed areas where adequate width roadways were not originally constructed, it is necessary to use Capital Improvement Bond Funds financed by tax revenue from the City-at-large to finance these projects. 2. Due to the unusually large amount of traffic handled by these major facilities, it is intended that assessment paving procedures as outlined in Section II regarding residential property be revised as follows: (a) Assessed for curb and gutter. (b) An additional ten per cent of item (a) shall be included in the assessment rate for engineering costs. (c) The City-at-large, from Capital Improvement Bond Funds, shall pay for the pavement adjacent to residential property. - 3 - SECTION V - CURB AND GUTTER AND SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ADJACENT BEING DEVELOPED T TO PROPERTY 1• On any street which is there is no curb and Presently asphalt surfaced and on which thepropert gutter, it will be the responsibility Y owner to construct curb and gutter and sidewalks tofthee proposed line and grade of the street's ultimate width as deter- mined by the Public Works Department. 2• On streets which have drainage ditches adjacent to to be developed, the city will install an line and Property grade to be used ultimately y plpe which can be set to system. This installation will be Iimitedptotdrainage ditches ion of a storm ewer which require up to a 36 inch diameter water. Any improvements requiring a larger to handle the storm any ditch in which the 1 g pipe than this, or to a drainage problem, will bell only be a temporary expedient Paid for and installed by the owner. 3• re a e The area between an the e a Y newly constructed curb and gutter and requirements Of paving streeted by the property owner to the This paving will include the cutpiningoaa approved b in asphalt g neat line thehexisty• g P pavement to a point 2 feet beyond the edge of the Pavement to provide a neat joint. •4 Drivewayswill be constructed as approved by the Public Safety Division Traffic Department and all construction shall be in accordance with the requirements as outlined by Ordinances governing such construction. 5. Sidewalks shall be built to established by the Engineeringthe line and grade as to the construction requiremetseasrtment establishedandnbconformance 6• Y the city, On streets where a grade cannot be set which would be functional, then these requirements may be waivered b Director of Public Works, y the - 4 -