Min 12/27/1967 1131
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
December 27, 1967
Items 1 and 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 7:30
o'clock P.M. , with the following members present:
R. C. Rancier Mayor
R. Kenneth Hill X
Aubrey L. Wilson X
James M. Davis X Aldermen
Leroy Daniel X
Max Kruger X
Cletus C. Schenk X
Jack Davis City Manager
H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
The invocation was given by Alderman Daniel.
Item 3
Moved by Alderman Daniel that the minutes of the meetings held December 11 and
120 19679 be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
At this time Mayor Rancier welcomed the guests, especially the City Clerk's son,
Philip.
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Item 4a
Award of the bid for construction of the raw water transmission line from, Lake
Arrowhead was considered. City Manager Jack Davis stated that the low bidder on
this project, as well as the pump station had been investigated completely, and found
4 ' to be reliable companies. Award of the bid for the transmission line was recommended
to A and A Construction Company of Muskogee, Oklahoma, in the amount of $2,651,819.90.
Mr. Jim Miller of A and A Construction Company was present, and stated that they
have had lots of experience in this type of construction.
RESOLUTION NO. 749
WHEREAS, on December 20th, 1967 the City of Wichita Falls opened bids for the
construction of the raw water transmission line from Lake Arrowhead; and,
WHEREAS, A and A Construction Company of Muskogee, Oklahoma made a bid of
$2,651,819.90.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Such bid of A and A Construction Company is the lowest and best bid,
and A and A Construction Company is the lowest responsible bidder.
SECTION 2. Such bid of A and A Construction Company is hereby accepted, the
contract i awarded to A and A Construction Company, and the Mayor is authorized to
execute such contract for the City of Wichita Falls.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that Resolution No. 749 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wilson, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Wilson, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
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Item 4b
It was recommended that the bid for the pump station at Lake Arrowhead be
awarded to United Contracting Company of Addison, Texas, in the amount of
$4250300.00.
✓ RESOLUTION NO. 750
WHEREAS, on December 20th, 1967 the City of Wichita Falls opened bids for the
construction of the Lake Arrowhead pump station; and,
WHEREAS, United Contracting Company of Addison, Texas made a bid of $425,300.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Such bid of United Contracting Company is the lowest and best bid,
and United Contracting Company is the lowest responsible bidder.
SECTION 2. Such bid of United Contracting Company is hereby accepted, the
contract is awarded to United Contracting Company, and the Mayor is authorized to
execute such contract for the City of Wichita Falls.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 750 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Wilson, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
A proposed resolution was presented setting out the intent of the Council to
sell as many bonds as are necessary to meet its commitment for the City's share
of construction of the transmission line and pump station at Lake Arrowhead.
i" RESOLUTION NO. 751
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WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls now has on deposit in the City National Bank
of Wichita Falls, Texas in the Lake Arrowhead Bond Funds an amount of $1,900,000
and in addition thereto has $900,000 in unsold bonds now available for sale; and,
WHEREAS, the commitment of the City to meet its share of the total project
for construction of the Lake Arrowhead raw water transmission line and pump station
under its agreement with United States Department of Mousing and Urban Development
(Project No. WS-5-44-0063) is in excess of $21,0000000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICIiITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
It is the intention of such Council to sell so many of said bonds as are
necessary to meet its commitment on such project if and when such sale is
necessary.
Moved by Alderman Daniel that Resolution No. 751 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen hill, l'Jilson, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 5
j ` A proposed resolution was presented amending the schedule of liquidated damages
per calendar day on construction projects. City Manager Jack Davis explained that
the present schedule is insufficient; that they do riot desire to penalize contractors,
but to urge them to keep the schedules they set. ~ ' !
RESOLUTION NO. 752 f
WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable to amend the schedule setting out the amounts
of liquidated damages for calendar day in Section 8.6 of Item 8 of the Standard
Specifications For The Construction of Streets, Storm Drains and Bridges in the City
of Wichita Falls, Texas, prepared by Engineering Division, Public Works Department,
1964.
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Item 5 cont'd
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICIIITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The amounts of liquidated damages for calendar days as set out in Section 8.6
of Item 8 of such Standard Specifications are hereby amended so that they shall here-
after read as follows:
AMOUNT OF LIQUIDATED
DAMAGES FOR CALENDAR DAY
$ 30.00
45.00
60.00
75.00
90.00
150.00
225.00
Moved by Alderman Bill that Resolution No. 752 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wilson, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Wilson, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 6a
A proposed resolution was presented, stating the City's intent to maintain the
road across Lake Arrowhead dam.
RESOLUTION NO. 753
WHEREAS, heretofore representatives of the City of Wichita Falls and certain
other political subdivisions appeared before the Texas Highway Commission, requesting
that the State participate in the construction of a roadway to Lake Arrowhead; and,
WHEREAS, even though the State does participate in such construction, it will be
necessary that the City of Wichita Falls construct and maintain that portion of such
roadway across the dam at Laka Arrowhead and through the cabin sites on the east
side, and the Texas Highway Commission has requested a Resolution declaring the
intention of the City to do so.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
It is the intention of the City of Wichita Falls to construct and maintain the
roadway across Lake Arrowhead dam and through the cabin sites on the east side of
Lake Arrowhead to the connection with the Clay County road, even though the State
participates in the construction of the Lake Arrowhead roadway.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 753 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Mill, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Wilson, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 6b
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City Manager Jack Davis recommended release of two unused easements across
Midwestern University land.
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RESOLUTION NO. 754
WHEREAS, under date of May 8th, 1964, Hardin College-Midwestern University executed
an easement for a sanitary sewer line to the City of Wichita Falls, crossing Block 35,
Denton County School Land, League 1, A-58, in Wichita County, Texas, which easement
is recorded in Volume 924, Page 107 of the Deed Records of Wichita County, Texas; and,
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Item 6b cont'd
WHEREAS, under date of January 26th, 1965, the Trustees for Hardin College
executed an easement for a sanitary sewer line to the City of Wichita Falls crossing
such Block 35, which easement is recorded in Volume 945, Page 181, Wichita County
Deed Records; and,
WHEREAS, these easements are not being used by the City of Wichita Falls, as
the sanitary sewer line is actually located within another easement, and City has
been requested to release these easements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT the two sanitary sewer easements described above are hereby
released, and the City Manager is authorized to execute a release of such easements.
Moved by Alderman Hill that Resolution No. 754 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Wilson, Davis, Daniel, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays : None
Item 7
City Manager Jack Davis presented a revised statement of position in relation
to the Central Airlines Route 81 Investigation by the Civil Aeronautics Board.
The City would now support the suspension of Continental Airlines at Wichita Falls /
and the substitution of a local service applicant. He stated that he had met with
Frontier Airlines and Trans-Texas Airlines, and both had assured the City of
Wichita Falls of continued jet service. There would also be more service to
Dallas, as well as service to Midland, Odessa, and Amarillo. While recommending
the removal of Continental, they are not suggesting removal of Braniff, but that it
be retained.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that the City revise their position as outlined by
the City Manager, and encourage the Examiner to give it prompt attention.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wilson, and carried unanimously.
✓ Item 8
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Mayor Rancier asked for a progress report from Alderman James Davis, Chairman . ;
of the committee on automobile taxation. Alderman Davis stated that the Council
Committee had met with the Tax and Revenue Committee of the school board, and that
they are taking the matter under consideration. Ile was hopeful that a final
report may be given in about six weeks.
Item 9
Mayor Rancier appointed a Council Committee composed of Leroy Daniel, Chairman,
Cletus Schenk, and James Davis, to meet with officials of Water District No. 2
regarding Lake Kemp and future operations.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously.
The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 8:10 o'clock P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this _/_/Zay of �i�u � � , 1968.
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City Clerk