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Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
May 7, 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
o'clock P. M. , with the following members present:
Kenneth Hill Mayor
Don Wills X
Harrison E. Taylor X
James E. Davis X Aldermen
Dick Darner X
Max Kruger X
Cletus C. Schenk X
Bob Hughey Assistant City Manager
H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney
Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk
The invocation was given by Alderman Kruger.
Item 3a
Moved by Alderman Kruger that the minutes of the meeting held April 16, 1968, be
approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously.
Item 3b
Mayor Hill stated that the City of Wichita Falls has been honored by Cathey Powers,
and called on Alderman Davis to read a resolution commending her, the North Side Girls
Club, and the Senior-Junior Forum, its sponsor.
RESOLUTION NO. 806
WHEREAS, on April 23, 1968, Miss Cathey Powers, of Wichita Falls, Texas, was
named "Girl of the Year" by the Girls Club of America at its annual conference in New
York City; and,
WHEREAS, the Northside Girls Club of Wichita Falls, of which Miss Powers is a
member, has consistently provided excellent leadership and training for the girls of
the City of Wichita Falls, as evidenced by the fact that in 1965 the winner of the
national "Girl of the Year" competition was also a member of the Northside Girls Club;
and,
WHEREAS, the Senior-Junior Forum is the sponsor of the Northside Girls Club:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The Board of Aldermen does hereby officially congratulate Miss Cathey Powers for
her outstanding achievement, and,
THAT: The Board of Aldermen does hereby officially commend the Northside Girls
Club and its sponsor, the Senior-Junior Forum, for their outstanding work with the
girls of the City, and,
THAT: Copies of this resolution be presented to Miss Cathey Powers, to Mrs. J. T.
Johnson, executive director of the Northside Girls Club, and to Mrs. Bob H. Walker,
president of the Senior-Junior Forum.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 806 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays: None
Resolutions were presented to the honorees at this time.
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Item 4a
' An appropriation ordinance was presented to fund Grant Street improvements. Mr.
v` John J. Roark explained that the street would be widened to 30 feet in width, with
curb and gutter, from Avenue I on the north to the intersection with Kemp on the
south. Curb and gutter, and pavement widening costs will be assessed against abutt-
ing property owners. The City will pay approximately 2/3 of the total cost, and the
property owners will pay 1/3.
V ORDINANCE NO. 2413
AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL
FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 31-000-1600, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2413 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays: None
Item 4b
An appropriation ordinance was presented to supplement the Fire Department
salary budget.
ORDINANCE NO. 2414
AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL
FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 11-033-4103, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved by Alderman Darner that Ordinance No. 2414 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays: None
Item 5a
A proposed ordinance was presented awarding the contract to R. 0. Green
Construction Company in the amount of $82,243.50 for Grant Street improvements.,
and setting the date of benefit hearing as June 4, 1968.
�/ ✓ ORDINANCE NO. 2415
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION
OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED ON GRANT STREET FROM KEMP
BOULEVARD TO AVENUE I, IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR HEARING OF THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY AND TO ALL OTHERS
INTERESTED; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING; AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THIS ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE
CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTE BOOK OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN AND BY FILING
THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN THE APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY;
PROVIDING SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Moved`by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance.:No. 2415 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays: None
Item 5b
A proposed ordinance was presented increasing the number of police sergeants.
After some discussion it was decided to delete the emergency clause in order to
give all those eligible an opportunity to take the examination.
ORDINANCE NO. 2416
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24-21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, WHICH PROVIDES FOR CLASSIFICATION OF ALL POLICEMEN UNDER
CIVIL SERVICE, BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF POLICE SERGEANTS FROM EIGHTEEN
(18) TO NINETEEN (19) .
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Item 5b cont'd
Moved by Alderman Kruger that Ordinance No. 2416 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk.
Nays None
Item 6a
A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposal to property owners on
Rosewood-Colorado extension, Plum Creek Drainage project, and Central Business District
Drainage project.
✓ RESOLUTION NO. 807
WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for constr-
uction of the listed projects in the 1967 Capital Improvements Program, and,
WHEREAS, such property has been appraised by an indenendent appraiser employed
for this purpose by the City, and the amount of the appraisal has been studied by the
Board of Aldermen, and is now in the possession of the Director of Public Works.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Section No. 1 The project and properties are as follows:
Rosewood-Colorado Street Project 52-077
A part of Block 1,
Kemp & Newby Subdivision
of the City of Wichita Falls,
Texas
Plum Creek Drainage Project 52-083
A 1.72 acre tract out of the
J. A. Scott Survey No. 17
Abstract 298, Wichita County
Texas
A 0.343 acre tract out of the
J. A. Scott Survey No. 17,
Abstract 298, Wichita County,
Texas
A 0.26 acre tract out of the
South Parcel of Block 2 of the
Ed Woodall Subdivision No. 1
In the City of Wichita Falls,
Texas
Central Business District Drainage Project 52-082
Part of Lots 1, 2, 32 4, B 5
Block 19 and Part of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8
6, Block 20, all in the Barwise and Jalonick
Addition to the City of Wichita Falls, Texas
Combined total of new appraisals approved in this resolution. $16,975.00
Section No. 2 The appraised value of such properties are hereby approved and
the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase, by warranty Deed or by easement,
such tracts of land as shown on said right-of-way map. The authorized price to be
paid for each tract is the appraised value as determined by the independent real
estate appraiser employed by the City.
Section No. 3 In the event the City Manager is unable to purchase any such tract
or tracts for such appraised values, he is hereby authorized and directed to cause
to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tracts.
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Item 6a cont'd.
Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 807 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays: None
Item 6b
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Mayor Hill welcomed former Mayor and Mrs. Rancier, and asked them to come to
the front to receive a resolution of commendation, which was read as follows.
RESOLUTION NO. 808
WHEREAS, Richard C. Rancier has heretofore served the City of Wichita Falls as
Mayor for a period of two years, from April, . 1966 until April, 1968; and,
WHEREAS, during his term of office Mayor Rancier dedicated himself to the
service of his community and its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Aldermen to express to Mayor Rancier
their gratitude for the time and effort which he devoted to his City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
By this resolution there is hereby expressed to Richard C. Rancier the apprec-
iation and recognition of the people of the City of Wichita Falls for his unselfish
contributions and his honorable and distinguished services to the citizenship of
this City as Mayor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Richard C. Rancier shall be granted either a
lifetime pass to the Municipal Golf Course of Wichita Falls, Texas, or a life estate
in a lot for a cabin site on the shores of Lake Arrowhead, in appreciation of his
services, which choice shall be expressed in writing to the Director of Parks and
Recreation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mr.
Rancier.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 808 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays: None
Mr. Rancier expressed appreciation to the Council for this commendatioa.
RESOLUTION NO. 809
WHEREAS, Leroy Daniel has heretofore served the City of Wichita Falls as a member
of the Board of Aldermen for a period of four years, from April, 1964 until April, 1968;
and,
WHEREAS, during his term of office Alderman Daniel dedicated himself to the
service of his community and its citizens; and, '
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the foard of Aldermen to express to Alderman Daniel
their gratitude for the time and effort which he devoted to his City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
By this resolution there is hereby expressed to Leroy Daniel the appreciation and
recognition of the people of the City of Wichita Falls for his unselfish contributions
and his honorable and distinguished services to the citizenship of this City as
Alderman.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Leroy Daniel shall be granted either a lifetime pass
to the Municipal Golf Course of Wichita Falls, Texas, or a life estate in a lot for
cabin site on the shores of Lake Arrowhead, in appreciation of his services, which
choice shall be expressed in writing to the Director of Parks and Recreation;,,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Daniel.
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Item 6b cont'd.
Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 809 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk
RESOLUTION NO. 810
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WHEREAS, S. M. (Scrog) Lyons has heretofore served on the Board of Aldermen of
the City of Wichita Falls from April 1967 through October, 1967; and,
WHEREAS, although Mr. Lyons was able to serve for only a relatively short period,
because of conflicting business commitments, he dedicated himself to the service of
his community and its citizens during his term of office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
By this resolution there is hereby expressed to S. M. (Scrog) Lyons the apprec-
iation and recognition of the people of the City of Wichita Falls for his unselfish
contributions and honorable services to the citizenship of the City as Alderman.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that S. M. (Scrog) Lyons shall be granted either a lifetime
pass to the Municipal Golf Course of Wichita Falls, Texas, or a life estate in a lot
for a cabin site on the shores of Lake Arrowhead, in appreciation of his services,
which choice shall be expressed in writing to the Director of Parks and Recreation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented by Mr. Lyons.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 810 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays: None
Mr. Daniel and Mr. Lyons were not in the audience.
Item 6c
A proposed resolution was presented calling a public hearing concerning the
Community Action Agency designation in this area.
✓ / RESOLUTION NO. 811
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
A public hearing shall be held at 7:30 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, May 21st, 1968
in the City Council Chamber in Memorial Auditorium, 1300 Seventh Street, Wichita Falls,
Texas, concerning the designation of a Community Action Agency in this area. The
City--Clerk is directed to publish this resolution in a newspaper in Wichita Falls not
less than ten (10) days prior to such public hearing.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that Resolution No. 811 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays: None
J Item 7a
Award of the low bid for 200,000 pounds of BHC Dust for the Health Department
was recommended to Rogers Delinted Cottonseed Company, Waco, Texas, in the amount of
$109400.00.
Moved by Alderman Wills that the bid for BHC Dust be awarded as recommended.
Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously.
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Item 7b
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It was recommended by John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, that the bid for
flood gates to be used in the Flood Street Drainage project be awarded to Armco Steel
Corporation in the amount of $11,152.15. This was the only bid received.
Moved by Alderman Davis that the bid for flood gates be awarded as recommended.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
Alderman Wills noted the arrival of Leroy Daniel. Mayor Hill asked Mr. Daniel
to come forward and he head the resolution of commendation and presented it to him.
Item 7c
Mr. John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, recommended award of the low bid for
platform scales for the Sanitation Department to Howe Richardson Scale Company in the
amount of $190882.00. He explained that this systems study would attempt to determine
where the demand was originating, and the factors involved in garbage pick,�up. He
was quite hopeful that this study will result in a savings to the operation of that
department.
Moved by Alderman Kruger that the bid be awarded as recommended.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Item 8a
John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, requested permission to advertise for
bids on construction of concrete box culverts on Kemp Boulevard under the 1967 Capital
Improvements Program. It is felt that it will be an advantage for the contractor
to do this work during the summer due to traffic problems around Barwise Junior High
School.
Moved by Alderman Davis that permission be granted to advertise for bids as
requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
'f Item 9a
Mayor Hill recommended the following appointments to the Park Board subject to
their acceptance.
a. Mrs. Pauline Penn
b. Mr. Robert Stuart
Moved by Alderman Wills that the recommended appointments be approved.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Item 9b
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Mr. Ed Daniel, Director of Planning, presented a request from Mr. Robert Seabury
for waiver of sidewalks at 3701 Cedar Elm. As there are no sidewalks within this area,
and since a waiver was recently granted at 3712 Cedar Elm, it was Mr. Daniel's rec-
ommendation that the waiver be granted.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that the sidewalk waiver be granted.
Motion seconded by Alderman Darner.
Alderman Taylor inquired if it were the custom of the Council to require a letter
stating that they would comply with the requirements at a later date, if necessary.
It was agreed that a covenant should be prepared to run with the land in order that
future owners be aware of it.
The motion was carried unanimously.
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Item 9c
Mr. John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, requested permission to appoint a
consultant for railroad relocation study. The Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company
has indicated their choice of Forrest and Cotton, Inc. , of Dallas, and they would
be acceptable to the City as well. Mr. Roark stated that the consultant would deter-
mine the relocation of the railroad, and go into the operation of the new railroad
in order to provide the same equitable facilities they now enjoy. It is requested
that the Director of Public Works be authorized to determine with the consultant a
written detailed scope of their services, and negotiate for the appropriate fee for
this study. This will be treated as a right-of-way item with the state and city each
participating one-half. The Board of Aldermen would approve the study and fee at a
later date.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that permission be granted to appoint Forrest and Cotton
as consultant for railroad relocation study as requested.
Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously.
Item 9d
In a memorandum from City Manager Jack Davis to the Council it was recommended
that the City adopt the policy of requiring issuance of building permits beyond the
city limits on buildings which are built on the contingency of receiving city water
or sewer service. Since the policy was adopted of allowing sale of water and sewer
service outside the city limits, it is probable that such extension would be close
enough for future annexation, and buildings of this nature should meet city standards.
Moved by Alderman Davis that the policy be adopted of requiring building permits
outside the city limits as recommended by the City Manager. Also, that he be commended
for bringing this matter to their attention.
Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously.
Item 9e
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Moved by Alderman Wills that water reimbursement contract payments be approved
in the amount of $5,729.63, and sewer reimbursement contract payments in the amount
of $1,249.05, for a total amount of $6,978.68, as follows.
Lots, Inc. , Water, Colonial Addition, Section B, from April 30, 1967, to April 30,
1968; $1,237.22
Dennis Construction Company, Water, Belair Addition, Unit #1, Exhibit A, from
April 3, 1967, to April 3, 1968; $954.48
Mary Lillian Singleton, Water, Singleton Addition, Section 30 from April 24, 1967,
to April 24, 1968; $523.22
Mary Lillian Singleton,Water, Singleton Addition, from April 1, 1967, to April 1,
1968; $1,807.30
Lots, Inc. , Water, Colonial Park Addition, Section A, from April 10, 1967, to
April 10, 1968; $1,207.41
Hawkeye Development.Cbmpany, Sewer, Loch Lomond Addition, Section A, from April 30,
1967, to April 30, 1968; $444.89
Lots, Inc. , Sewer, Colonial Park Addition, Sections A-1 and B and the Islands,
from April 30, 1967, to April 30, 1968; $305.28
Dennis Construction Company, Sewer, Belair Addition, Unit #1, Exhibit A, from
April 3, 1967, to April 3, 1968; $177.09
W. B. Featherston, Sewer, Beverly Drive between 9th and Seymour Highway, from
April 10, 1967, to April 10, 1968; $6.05
E. E. Cloer, Inc. , Sewer, Dittoe Heights Addition #2 from April 9, 1967, to
April 9, 1968; $315.74
Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously.
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Item 10
Moved by Alderman Kruger that minutes of the meeting of the Park Board held April 26,
1968, and Plumbing Advisory Board held April 22, 1968, be received.
Motion seconded by Alderman Davis, and carried unanimously.
Item 9f
A proposed resolution was presented accepting the bid and ratifying and confirming
the sale and deed of.,a certain tract of land at the corner of East Scott and Jacksboro
Highway to Randle D. Forcher.
RESOLUTION NO. 812
WHEREAS, heretofore, the Board of Aldermen deemed it advisable to sell that certain
tract of land containing 0.150 acres of land, begin that protion of Lots 4 and 5,
Block B, J. A. Kemp Addition to the City of Wichita Falls, which was owned by the City
of Wichita Falls and was formerly occupied by the Texas Highway Department Information
Booth; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen directed the City Manager to advertise for bids for
said tract, and, after such advertising, the highest bid was by Randle D. Forcher, who
bid the sum of $2,610.00; and,
WHEREAS, said trast of land was sold to Randle D. Forcher for said amount.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The bid of Randle D. Forcher for such tract of land is hereby found
to be reasonable and is accepted, and the sale of such tract to him is hereb ratified
and confirmed. y
SECTION 2. The deed dated May 1st, 1968, executed by the Mayor for the City of
Wichita a ls, conveying such 0.150 acre tract of land to Randle D. Forcher is hereby
ratified and confirmed.
Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 812 be passed.
Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Davis, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk
Nays: None
1 Mrs. J. A. Scofield, 2201 Berkley, appeared in opposition to replacement of the
street lighting fixtures in Country Club Estates, and other areas. She disagreed
that the color and type of fixture proposed was appropriate to their neighborhood.
She stated that she could speak with authority because she is an expert in the dec-
orating field. She presented a lengthy argument, proposing various means of obtaining
the type of fixture she desire. She requested that action be delayed in replacing the
fixtures, that a time and place be designated by the Council where someone representing
her views may meet in conference for discussion, and that the Council create a board
similar to the Park Board, composed of certified experts. She removed herself from
consideration of this proposed board.
Mayor Hill thanked Mrs. Scofield for her remarks, stating they will be taken
into consideration. Alderman Schenk indicated a desire to contact some of the people
she had suggested, and stated he would like to postpone it until ,the next meeting if
it would not interfere with Texas Electric.
Alderman Darner verified that Texas Electric will install and maintain the fixtures;
that the City now owns the Country Club lighting, but won't when the new fixtures are
installed.
Mr. Dick Gose, 350 Morningside, inquired if an injunction would be necessary to
stop work on this project. Bob Hughey, Assistant City Manager, stated they could leave
it out completely if they desired.
Alderman Wills and various other members of the Council commended Mr. Joe Cochran
and the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for their service during the strike, stating
that they had done an excellent job in handling an inconvenient situation.
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Moved by Alderman Kruger that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously.
The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ZI,Q&ay of C.0 , 1968.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk