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Min 01/22/1968 1144 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building January 22, 1968 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 7:30 io'clock P.M., with the following members present: Mayor R. C. Rancier Mayor R. Kenneth Hill X James M. Davis X Leroy Daniel X Aldermen Cletus Schenk X Jack Davis City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Max Kruger Absent The invocation was given by Alderman Davis. It`e�m 3 Moved by Alderman Hill that the minutes of the meeting held January 11, 1968, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Item 4a A proposal was presented for consideration regarding the calling of a bond election on February 13, 1968 for Lake Kemp dam and spillway project. City Manager Jack Davis explained that since 1948 efforts have been made to secure approval of the Federal Government to repair the spillway and dam at Lake Kemp. Four separate engineering studies have condemned the structure, and predicted failure of the spillway in time of flood. Total project cost is estimated at $7,050,000. Under present operating agreements the City is responsible for 2/3 of local costs and Water District No. 2 for 1/3 of the .costs. The City and Water District No. 2 will be required to pay 22.7 per cent of this total, with construction costs paid over a 50-year period under contract with the Federal Government. Mr. Davis also stated that we have a property acquisition deadline for February 15, 1968, and it is imperative to know before that date whether we will be able to finance our part of the Lake Kemp project. Our immediate cost needs is estimated at $475,000. It was his recommend- ation that an election be called on February 13, 1968 to provide money to begin the Lake Kemp reconstruction project. Moved by Alderman Hill that the recommendations of the City Manager be accepted, and that an election be called for February 13, 1968, to determine issuance of Lake Kemp bonds in the amount of $475,000. Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously. City Manager Jack Davis also recommended the inclusion of other items in this election. He stated that other water improvements are needed in the amount of $395,000 for looping lines and providing better water pressure in several parts of the City. This would amount to a total water bond issue in the amount of $870,000. A separate issue was requested for sewer improvements totaling $405,000. This would include twelve projects totaling $240,000, as well as $130,000, plus $35,000 for contingencies for providing sewer service in an area bordering on Harding Street. The City has made application for $132,150 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a 50-50 matching fund to provide this sewer service. Certain park improvements were also recommended for inclusion in the bond issue. Three different propositions were proposed: (a), General Park Improvements, $385,000; (b) Lucy Park, $290,000; (c) Zoo and Bontanical Gardens, $200,000. The State has allocated $255,000 to participate in the development of Lucy Park, provided it is 1145 Item 4a cont'd matched by the City by April 1, 1968. Park bonds would be General Obligation tax bonds; however, due to projections on the City sales tax, no tax increase would be necessary to finance this program. Lake Kemp and water and sewer improvements would be paid out of revenue from the water and sewer system. It is possible that a water rate increase of 10 - 15 per cent may be necessary in the future, (not before 1969- 1970) but no sewer increase will be needed. It was Mayor Rancier's opinion that the Park items should be segregated on the ballot since they do not want one issue to be hurt by any other. Alderman Davis made several comments regarding the bond issues, stating that the urgency of the Lake Kemp project was the primary purpose for calling an election at this time. This project has been studied for quite some time and only now are they ready to present it to the voters. He also stated that this is a good time to present other sewer and park projects to the voters without additional election expense. Lucy Park will suffer a set-back if the City does not take advantage of the state funds prior to April 'l, 1968. He also explained that although park bonds would fall into the category of tax bonds, additional revenue from city sales tax will be sufficient to retire these bonds. Mr. Deno Tufares, 4672 Balboa, appeared inquiring if the City owned Lake Wichita and the land around it. City Manager Jack Davis informed him that they owned the lake, but they only owned the land near the ranger station. Mr. Tufares felt that a rec- reational area could be developed if the City owned the land, and dredged the lake. City Manager Jack Davis explained that it would cost from five to six million dollars to dredge it, and close to thirteen million dollars if Holliday Creek channel were included. Other questions regarding the Junior College tax and automobile tax were discussed. Alderman Davis stated that he anticipated a final report could be given on the automobile tax within two or three weeks. Mr. Tufares stated that he was happy to be informed on Lake Wichita and the automobile tax. Mayor Rancier expressed appreciation for his interest, and Alderman Daniel thanked him for the manner in which he brought his questions to the Council. Mrs. Mary M. Brown, President of the East Side Human Relations Committee appeared as a representative of the East Side, urging Mayor Rancier to seek re- election in April. They feel he is a good Mayor. Mayor Rancier stated he was ex- tremely grateful for their regard, but that he is not in a position to change his mind. She also urged the Council to submit this bond election to the voters, stating they would work to see that it was passed. Mrs. Brown thanked the Council for allow- ing her the privilege of appearing. Following a brief presentation by H. P. Hodge, Jr. , City Attorney, of the proposed resolution, and a statement from City Manager Jack Davis stating that the City's financial advisors advise that we are on firm ground in issuance of these bonds, the resolution was presented for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 763 RESOLUTION CALLING AN ELECTION THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WICHITA CITY OF WICHITA FALLS WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of said City deems it advisable to issue the bonds of said City for the purposes hereinafter stated. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHTIA FALLS, TEXAS: 1. That an election shall be held in said City on the 13th day of February, 1968, in the several regular Election Precincts of said City, and at the several regular Polling Places, as hereinafter set forth; and the following election officers are hereby appointed to hold said election at each of said Polling Places, res- pectively: In Election Precinct No. 1, at the Wichita County Courthouse, 7th and Lamar, with Mrs. Guy Beard, Presiding Judge, Mrs. J. R. Bell, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Mary Virginia Gould, Mrs. L. L. Kuntz, Mrs. Marie Wilson, and Mrs. Clarence Cossey, Clerks. k 1146 Item 4a cont'd In Election Precinct No. 2, at the Travis School, 303 3rd Street, with Mrs. Flip Hoskins, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Guerin Shaw, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Maggie Satterwhite,, and Mrs. Victoria Navarette,, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 3, at the Bowie School, 1200 Trout Street, with Mrs. J. H. Raines, Presiding Judge, Mrs. C. L. Pierce, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. M. 0. Moore and Mrs. W. E. McDonald, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 40 at the Lamar School, 2206 Lucas Street, with Mrs. Bob Wise, Presiding Judge, Mrs. La Nora Taylor, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mr. Bob Wise, and Mrs. E. E. Terrell, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 5, at the Bonham School, 3101 Armory Street, with Mrs. Bob Pack, Presiding Judge, Mrs. C. D. Wages, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. 0. R. Clark, and Mrs. T. E. McLendon, Clerks. I In Election Precinct No. 6, at the Lutheran School, 2222 Brook, with Mrs. S. H. Rider, Presiding Judge, Mrs. E. G. Brown, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Jake Harris, Mrs. J. N. Catter, and Mrs. Frank Weidman, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 7, at the East Side Jr. High School Gym, 700 Flood Street, with Mr. C. E. Jackson, Presiding Judge, Mr. C. C. Durkee, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Georgia Mae Jones, and Mrs. Eva Crawford, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 8, at the Fain School, 1404 Norman Street, with Mrs. A. D. January, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Pat Cohen, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Howard Collins, Mrs. Richard White, Mrs. Al Flack, and Mrs. Keith Nelson, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 9, at the Lamar ST. Pharmacy, 1500 Lamar Street, with Mr. Dan Rivkin , Presiding Judge, Mrs. H. L. McCloud, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. James Scott,. and Mrs. Rena Ziegler, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 10, at the Naval Reserve Training Center, 1823 Fifth Street, with Mrs. Fred Martin, Presiding Judge, Mrs. M. F. Feltman, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Raymond L. Shelton, Mrs. Viola Chandler, and Mrs. Ralph Wooley, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 11, at the Reagan Jr. High School, 1104 Broad Street, with Mr. R. S. England, Presiding Judge, Mr. Elmer Odom, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mr. Claude Ritche, and Mrs. Elmer Odom, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 12, at the Jefferson Street Fire Station, 507 Jefferson, with Mrs. Mozelle Laseman, Presiding Judge, Mrs. R. J. Condon, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. L. A. Edwards, and Mrs. J. W. Laseman, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 13, at the Crockett School, 3015 Avenue I. with Mrs. Steve Marchand, Presiding Judge, Mrs. R. B. Wiseman, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Walter E. Hunter, and Mrs. Olin Burnett, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 14, at the Alamo School, 1912 llth Street, with Mrs. R. E. Benson, Presiding Judge, Mrs. J. C. Davidson, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Lou Ella Barker, and Mr. Shirley Donnell, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 15, at the S. H. Rider High School, 4611 Cypress, with Mr. Johnny Adams, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Lowell Longly, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Lee Johnson and Mrs. Marlin Patrello, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 16, at the Southside Assembly of God Church, 2124 Broad Street, with Mrs. R. B. Dodd, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Lee Calloway, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Herman Hestand, and Mrs. Burl Welch, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 17, at the Giddings Street Fire Station, Avenue H & Giddings, with Mr. P. R. Flake, Presiding Judge, Mrs. P. R. Flake, Alternate Pre- siding Judge, and Mrs. Clyde Tittle, Mrs. Lila Stone, and Mrs. Ray Counts, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 18, at the Zundelowitz Jr. High School, 1706 Polk Street, with Mrs. J. R. Ogle, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Clyde Tucker, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. I. C. Presson, and Mrs. L. M. Byars, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 19, at the Harrell School, 3115 5th Street, with Mrs. B. B. Stevens, Presiding Judge, Mrs. George Wyatt, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. C. E. McDonald, Mrs. C. R. Cowles, and Mrs. A. W. Jinks, Clerks. 1147 Item 4a cont'd In Election Precinct No. 20, at the Buchanan Street Fire Station, 1800 Buchanan Street, with Mrs. W. T. Box, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Kirk Moore, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mr. W. T. Box, Mrs. W. J. French, and Mrs. W. M. Lorance, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 21, at the Sam Houston School, 2500 Grant Street, with Mrs. George Stracener, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Bill Graham, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. W. 0. Alexander, and Mrs. Otis Hickey, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 22, at the Helenic Parish House, 3804 Seymour Road, with Mrs. George Bartosh, Presiding Judge, Mrs. A. T. Junk, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Joe Edd Sewatt, and Mrs. E. L. Keen, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 23, at the Texas Highway Department District Head- quarters Building, 1601 Southwest Parkway, with Mr. Ray Martin, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Ralph Bracken, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Charles Sherefesee, Mrs. Vera Knight, Mrs. Gene Richie, and Mrs. Joe Crenshaw, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 24, at the Wininger Food Store, 601 N. Broadway, with Mrs. H. S. Denney, Presiding Judge, Mrs. A. J. Grimes, Alternate Presiding Judge, Mrs. C. A. Jackson, and Mrs. Lawrence Radford, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 250- at the Hirschi High School, 3106 Borton Lane, with Mrs. W. F. Woodrum, Presiding Judge, Mrs. D. A. Shook, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Kermit D. Baker, and Mrs. Wallace Jeffress, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 26, at the Ben Franklin- School, 2112 Speedway, with Mrs. R. W. Rogers, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Lois Hendon, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Aubrey Wilson, Mrs. Joe Steele, and Mrs. Roy Childress, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 27, at the Texas Highway Department Warehouse, N. Beverly Drive, with Mrs. Wiley T. Morgan, Presiding Judge, Mrs. W. H. Haley, Alter- nate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. D. L. Orms, and Mr. Wiley T. Morgan, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 28, at the Carrigan School, 1609 Blonde, with Mr. C. L. Murph, Presiding Judge, Mrs. C. L. Murph, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. J. D. Dixon, Mrs. J. R. Snider, and Mrs. E. W. Stoker, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 29, at the McGaha School, 1537 Hampstead, with Mrs. Lawson Reed, Presiding Judge, Mrs. R. N. Stinson, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Bruce Freeman, and Mrs. Elton White, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 30, at the Kemp Street Fire Station, 3400 Kemp Street, with Mrs. E. E. Wood, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Hubert Thompson, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Jack Lynch, and Mrs. Ralph Ruth, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 31, at the Ben Milam School, 2906 Stearns, with Mr. R. L. Arnold, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Edmond Majewski, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. John High, and Mrs. John Trout, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 32, at the Cunningham School, 4107 : Phillips, with Mrs. Charles Box, Presiding Judge, Mrs. Clyde Lane, Alternate Presiding Judge, and Mrs. Tommie Bunch, Mrs. C. A. Fant, and Mrs. W. T. Hester, Clerks. In Election Precinct No. 330 at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Hughes & Phillips, with Mrs. Sarah Lewis, Presiding Judge, Mrs. C. W. Brock, Alternate Pre- siding Judge, and Mrs. Titus Mitchell, and Mrs. Edith Eckert, Clerks. By approving and signing this Resolution the Mayor of said City officailly confirms his appointment of the aforesaid election officers to serve at said election; and by adopting this Resolution the Board of Aldermen of said City approves and concurs in the appointment of the aforesaid election officers. 2. That at said election the following PROPOSITIONS shall be submitted in accordance with law: PROPOSITION NO. 1 Shall the Board of Aldermen of said City be authorized to issue the bonds of said City, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $870,000, with the bonds of each such series or issue, respectively, to mature serially within not to exceed 40 years from their date, and to bear interest at rates not to exceed 6% per annum, for the purpose of improving and extending said City's Waterworks 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? 1148 Item 4a cont'd PROPOSITION NO. 2 Shall the Board of Aldermen of said City be authorized to issue the bonds of said City, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $405,000, with the bonds of each such series or issue, respectively, to mature serially within not to exceed 40 years from their date, and to bear interest at rates not to exceed 6% per annum, for the purpose of improving and extending 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? PROPOSITION NO. 3 Shall the Board of Aldermen of said City be authorized to issue the bonds of said City, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $385,000, with the bonds of each such series or issue, respectively, to mature serially within not to exceed 40 years from their date, and to bear interest at rates not to exceed 6% per annum, for the purpose of purchasing and improving lands for general park purposes; and shall said Board of Aldermen be authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual ad valorem taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay said bonds at maturity: PROPOSITION NO. 4 Shall the Board of Aldermen of said City be authorized to issue the bonds of said City, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $290,000, with the bonds of each such series or issue, respectively, to mature serially within not to exceed 40 years from their date, and to bear interest at rates not to exceed 6% per annum, for the purpose of purchasing and improving lands for park purposes, at Lucy Park; and shall said Board of Aldermen be author- ized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual ad valorem taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay said bonds at maturity? PROPOSITION NO. 5 Shall- the Board of Aldermen of said City be authorized to issue the bonds of said City, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $200,000, with the bonds of each such series or issue, respectively, to mature serially within not to exceed 40 years from their date, and to bear interest at rates not to exceed 6% per annum, for the purpose of purchasing and improving lands for park purposes, to-wit: the establishment of a zoo and botanical gardens; and shall said Board of Aldermen be authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual ad valorem taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay said bonds at maturity? 3. 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 PROPOSITIONS, which shall be set forth in substantially the following form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 FOR ) THE ISSUANCE OF WATERWORKS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS AGAINST ) PROPOSITION NO. 2 FOR ) THE ISSUANCE OF SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS AGAINST ) PROPOSITION NO. 3 FOR ) THE ISSUANCE OR PARK BONDS (GENERAL PURPOSES) AGAINST ) 1149 Item 4a cont'd PROPOSITION NO. 4 FOR ) THE ISSUANCE OF PARK BONDS (LUCY PARK) AGAINST ) PROPOSITION NO. 5 FOR ) THE ISSUANCE OF PARK BONDS (Z00 AND BOTANICAL GARDENS) AGAINST ) 4. That only resident, qualified electors who own taxable property in said City and who have duly rendered the same for taxation shall be entitled to vote at said election. S. 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 published in said City, the date of the first publication to be not less than 14 days prior to the date set for said election. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 763 be passed, setting the bond election for February 13, 1968. Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Rancier, Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None / Item 4b J David G. Alford, Director of Public Safety, recommended passage of an ordinance prohibiting obstructions at intersections which cause sight restrictions. ORDINANCE NO. 2384 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 29-215 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN STANDARDS OF TRAFFIC VISIBILITY AND PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2384 be passed. Also that Colonel Alford be commended for bringing this to the attention of the Council. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 4c A proposed ordinance was presented requesting that parking be restricted in the 1000block of Van Buren Street in the vicinity of Alamo school. This is needed to assist traffic flow to the school. - r "ORDINANCE NO. 2385 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH (d) OF SECTION 29-114, OF THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF VAN BUREN FROM TENTH TO MID BLOCK BETWEEN 7:30 A.M. AND 3:O0 P.M. Moved by Alderman Daniel that Ordinance No. 2385 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None 1150 1 Item 4d Ed Daniel, Director of Planning, presented a proposed ordinance amending certain sections of the subdivision regulations. . ORDINANCE NO. 2386 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH L OF SECTION 3 AND PARAGRAPH M OF SECTION 9 AND PARAGRAPH L OF SECTION 10 OF ORDINANCE NO. 2118 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, DEFINING SUBDIVISIONS AND REQUIRING HEREAFTER EVERY OWNER OF ANY TRACT OF LAND SITUATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OR WITHIN FIVE MILES OF THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS WHO MAY HEREAFTER DIVIDE THE SAME IN TWO OR MORE PARTS SHALL CAUSE A MASTER PLAT TO BE MADE THEREOF WHICH SHALL ACCURATELY DESCRIBE ALL OF SAID TRACTS, SUBDIVISIONS OR ADDITIONS BY METES AND BOUNDS AND LOCATE THE SAME WITH RESPECT TO AN ORIGINAL CORNER OF THE ORIGINAL SURVEY OF WHICH IT IS A PART, PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY PERMIT DURING CONSTRUCTION AND OR FOR A PERIOD OF 100 DAYS, PROVIDING A FINE FOR VIOLATIONS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Hill that Ordinance No. 2386 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None Item Sa Ed Daniel, Director of Planning, requested that a public hearing be called to consider airport zoning regulations. ✓ RESOLUTION NO. 764 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: That in accordance with Article 46e-5 of Vernon's Annotated Texas Statutes, a public hearing will be held in the Council Room in Memorial Auditorium Building, 1300 7th Street, Wichita Falls, Texas, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. , on the 12th day of February, 1968, concerning the proposed adoption of Airport Zoning Regulations by the Board of Aldermen.of the City of Wichita Falls. The City Clerk shall give at least 15 days notice of such hearing by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Daniel that Resolution No. 764 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 5b v A proposed resolution was presented commending the Corps of Engineers for their work on the Plum Creek drainage project, and declining participation in this project due to insufficient funds. John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, requested that authority be, granted for the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for a drainage project on the East branch of Plum Creek. He stated that the Highway Department has been approached in regard to a bridge under the Iowa Park Road. It r is hoped that the project can be under way during the early months of summer. RESOLUTION NO. 765 WHEREAS, in response to an application and request from Wichita County Water Improvement District 1 and 2 in 1959, the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, has made a preliminary study for a flood protection project against floods caused by Plum Creek in the City of Wichita Falls and has found that there is a possibility of Federal participation in the construction of such flood protection project under the authority of Section 205 of the 1948 Flood Control Act as amended, and, WHEREAS, the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, prepared a detailed project report, dated November, 1963, which report proposed certain drainage improvements on Plum Creek, and, 1151 Item 5b cont'd WHEREAS, the total estimated cost of the proposed improvements amounted to a total of $1,351,000.00, with the Non-Federal share of estimated cost to be $756,000.00, and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls was forced to postpone participation in the project because of insufficient funds, and, WHEREAS, the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, was requested by letter, dated July 21, 1966, to consider the reduction of the scope of the Plum Creek Drainage Project to include only the East Branch of Plum Creek for immediate improvement and which letter indicated the desire of the City of Wichita`' Falls to adopt the detailed project re- port as a master plan for drainage improvements for the entire Plum Creak water shed, and, WHEREAS, the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, did complete an additional study on the East Branch of Plum Creek and did, in a letter dated December 11, 1967, in- dicate that the construction of improvements on only the East Branch was a feasible project and did also delineate revised estimated costs on the project in phase construction, and, WHEREAS, these revised estimated costs indicated a total project cost of $1,872,000.00, with a Non-Federal share of $1,108,000.00 and a Non-Federal share of the East Branch Phase construction of $654,000.00, and, WHEREAS, sufficient funds do not exist at the present time to permit partici- pation with the Corps of Engineers in the East Branch Phase of Plum Creek, and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls recognizes the necessity of providing flood protection for the East Branch of Plum Creek during calendar year 1968; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS THAT: The Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, be advised that the City of Wichita Falls can not participate in the East Branch Phase of Plum Creek because of fund limitations. The detailed project report of the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, dated November, 1963, be and hereby is, established as a master development plan for the Plum Creek water shed to be followed in the development of this area. The City Engineer of the City of Wichita Falls be directed to begin immediate preparation of plans and specifications to construct that portion of the East Branch Phase of Plum Creek for which funds are available and that the City Engineer be further directed to secure the necessary right-of-way and receive bids in suffic- ient time to insure completion of the portion of the East Branch Phase for which funds are available during calendar year 1968. The Tulsa District Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army be commended for its diligence and acumen in the preparation of the studies on the Plum Creek water shed and Mr. M. W. DeGeer, Mr. Bill Mahaffey, and Mr. Wayne J. Ferguson be especially commended, and the expressed appreciation of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls is hereby extended to them, for their unstinting efforts and patience pursuing the engineering study on flood prorection studies for this area. A copy of this resolution be forwarded to Congressman Graham Purcell with a letter by the Mayor of the City of Wichita Falls expressing the regret of the City of Wichita Falls that it can not participate in the Plum Creek Project. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 765 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None ✓Item Sc A proposed resolution was presented setting the policy of the City on admin- istrative costs relative to the construction of Lake Arrowhead transmission line and pump station„ ;' 1152 Item Sc cont'd ✓` RESOLUTION NO. 766 THAT:BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, With reference to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Project WS- 5-44-0063, City of Wichita Falls Water Facilities, the cost of Administrative, Capitalized Interest, Other Equipment, and Other Costs will be paid from the City's funds outside the scope of this project when and as required. Moved by Alderman Davis that Resolution No. 766 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None ` Item 5d In order to provide lighting on the new 287 Freeways, with installation by the Texas Highway Department, and maintenance and operation costs borne by the City, it is necessary that this area be annexed prior to completion of light installation. To initiate this project, it is necessary that the City advise the Highway Department of their intent to annex this freeway system at a later date. f ✓ RESOLUTION NO. 767 WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Wichita Falls that the Texas Highway Department install freeway lighting systems on certain portions of U.S. 287 freeway from the Jacksboro Highway east toward Henrietta and of U.S. 281 freeway south toward Jacksboro; and, WHEREAS, certain portions of these freeways are outside the present city limits and must be annexed prior to completion of such lighting systems. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, that the City intends to annex in the future those portions of such freeways as are shown on the attached plat. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 767 be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 6a It was recommended by Ben Shelton, Director of Finance, that the low bid of Grozier Mann Oil Company be accepted in the amount of $5,700.00 for an annual supply of diesel fuel. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the low bid for diesel fuel be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously. Item m 6b Ben Shelton, Director of Finance, recommended award of the low bid for an annual supply of lube oil and grease to Continental Oil Company in the amonut of $4,994.33. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the low bid for lube oil and grease be awarded to Continental Oil Company as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously. Item 7a Permission was requested by the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for ' J J 1153 Item 7a cont'd furniture and fixtures for airport terminal building. Moved by Alderman Daniel that authority be granted to advertise for bids for furniture for airport terminal building as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously. Item 7b r ° Permission was requested by City Manager Jack Davis to advertise for lease contracts for Catholic school property. Wichita General Hospital Board has req- uested that the West one-half of this property be reserved for their future use, t % . and that it be paved for temporary use as a hospital parking lot. The East one-half of this,property has not been allocated for future use; how- ever, it is the policy of the Council to retain it for medical purposes. A proposal has been made to the City that it be used for an extended care facility. It is req- uested that the City Manager be given authority to negotiate a long term lease for such use of one-half of the remaining property, and that an option be granted to allow a feasibility study of the extended care facility. The City Manager requested that the remaining one-fourth of this property be leased for approximately ten years until such time as it is needed for medical pur- poses. Final acceptance of any lease would be made by the Council. Authority was requested for the City Manager to accept proposals for it's use from all interested parties. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the City Manager's recommendations be accepted for the use of this property. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously. / Item 8a $ b . Moved by Alderman Davis that the minutes of the meetings of the Traffic Comm- ission held January 16, 1968, and the Planning Board held January 17, 1968, be received. , Motion seconded by Alderman Daniel, and carried unanimously. With reference to an item in the Traffic Commission meeting minutes concerning school patrolmen, it was moved by Alderman Schenk that the Council recommend that the school board be requested to ,share in the cost of school patrolmen on a 50-50 basis. Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously. Item 9 Moved by Alderman Schenk that the following water reimbursement contract pay- ments in the amount of $789.30, and sewer reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $337.30, be approved for a total amount of $1,126.60, as follows. B. D. Norris, Water, Edgemere South Addition, north half of Block 9 and Lots 4 to 7. Block 11 and all of Block 12 and 13, for the period from December 3, 1966, to December 3, 1967; $139.55 D. C. Powell , Water, Omega Addition, Section Two, Exhibit A, from December 17, 1966, to December 17, 1967; $175.77 Best Building Company, Water, Sikes Estates Subdivision, Section C from December 17, 1966 to December 17, 1967; $473.98 Best Building Company, Sewer, Sikes Estates Subdivision, Section C, from December 17, 1966, to December 17, 1967; $221.34 Steve Ford, Jr. and the Motel Development Inc. , Sewer, Loop 165, from December 31, 1966, to December 31, 1967; $57.98 each 1154 Item 9 cont'd Motion seconded by Alderman Hill, and carried unanimously. Item 10 A proposed resolution was presented authorizing the City Manager to employ appraisers to appraise those tracts within the proposed right-of-way between Holliday Street and Kemp Boulevard which are hardship cases. 4 RESOLUTION NO. 768 i WHEREAS, construction of the proposed Kell Freeway in Wichita Falls was approved by the voters of the City of Wichita Falls in an election on September 28, 1967, and, WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls on January 11, 1968, entered into Contractual Agreements with the Texas Highway Department for the acquisi- tion of right-of-way on the proposed Kell Freeway, and, WHEREAS, the Texas Highway Department ancicipates that approval of the project for actual right-of-way acquisition will not be obtained for approximatelyfour (4) to six (6) months, and, WHEREAS, this period of time for acquisition creates a hardship on a certain few property owners within the proposed Kell Freeway; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The City Manager be directed to employ appraisers at the expense of the City of Wichita Falls, which appraisers shall be members of the Master Appraisers Institute, for the purpose of appraising those tracts within the proposed Kell Freeway between Holliday Street and Kemp Boulevard which may be designated by the City Manager as hardship cases. Moved by Alderman Hill that Resolution No. 768 be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Hill, Davis, Daniel, and Schenk. Nays: None Moved by Alderman Hill that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried uannimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 9:25 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of , 1968. Mayor ATTEST City"`Cl j , t . I r - — " ` 2 jj ji, ' � � ^�l • Ifs' � ,. r ,