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Min 05/21/1968 1219 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building May 21, 1968 Items 1 12 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.t'% , with the following members present: Kenneth Hill Mayor Don Wills X Harrison E. Taylor X Dick Darner Z Aldermen Max Kruger X Cletus C. Schenk X Jack Davis City Manager If. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Evelyn M. Lesh Acting City Clerk James M. Davis Absent The invocation was given by Alderman Darner. RESOLUTION NO. 813 WHEREAS, Dr. Joe B. McNiel has served with honor and distinction for 21 years as the Superintendent of Public Schools of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls school system has experienced a tremendous growth during Dr. Joe B. McNiel 's administration as superintendent; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Joe B. McNiel is known throughout the State of Texas as a distinguished educator, a leader in the teaching profession and as a teacher's teacher; and, WHEREAS, on June 30th, Dr. Joe B. McNiel will retire as Superintendent of Wichita Falls Public Schools thus culminating a long and distinguished career as an educator; and, WHEREAS, men of the stature of Dr. Joe B. McNiel are very uncommon in the world and the City of Wichita Falls and the State of Texas are fortunate to have been blessed with the capabilities of such a man; and, WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate that some public recognition be accorded to Dr. Joe B. McNiel who has been so dedicated to the education of the citizens of this state. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Dr. Joe B. McNiel is hereby commended for the splendid service which he rendered to the people of this area for the application of efficient management principles and standards for the economic design, construction, maintenance and operation of the Wichita Falls public school system, and most of all for teaching our young people. Moved by Alderman Kruger that Resolution No. 813 be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried unanimously. Mayor Hill requested that a copy of Resolution No. 813 be sent to Mr. McNiel. Item 4 The public hearing was opened concerning the designation of a Community Action Agency in this area. Alderman Wills asked if the purpose was to give the City of Wichita Falls a voice. H. P. Hodge, City Attorney, stated that it was for the purpose of giving the City a voice in the designation. Colonel D. E. Bailey, CAC Executive Director, explained that the Community Action Corporation is a non-profit organization which came out of the City Council about two years ago. He stated he was hoping the present corporation would continue to operate under a Board of Directors, which is independent of the council and of the City of Wichita Falls. The elected officers serve for a three year period, which terms are staggered. 1220 Item 4 cont'd City Manager Jack Davis stated that the City of Wichita Falls was the first City in Texas to sponsor a Community Action Corporation. RESOLUTION NO. 814 WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held on this date concerning the designation of a Community Action Agency in this area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The City of Wichita Falls hereby designates the Community Action Corporation of: Wichita Falls and North Texas Area as the Community Action Agency to receive assistance under Title II of the Economic Opportunity Act, as amended, and to provide community action program anti-poverty benefits for the residents of Wichita Falls. SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized and directed to execute such instru- ments as are necessary to effect this designation and to notify the interested agencies and subdivisions thereof. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 814 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Item Sa John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, presented a proposed ordinance declaring the necessity of paving certain streets. lie stated that these were an oversight and should have been included in Ordinance No. 2408 (Project 52-075, Edison Street; Project 52-077, Rosewood-Colorado Extension; Project 52-084, Flood Street Drainage) , passed and approved April 8, 1968. ,j ORDINANCE NO. 2417 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR THE ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF AVENUES, STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, DESIGNATED AS A POIZT10N OF THE 1968 ASSESSMENT PAVING PROGRAM, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THERE- FOR AND PROVIDING SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO. Moved by Alderman Wills that Ordinance No. 2417 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Item 5b John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, presented a proposed ordinance requiring construction of sidewalks on certain lot or lots abutting on city streets. Discussion was :made in regard to introducing this ordinance at this time. It was decided that it be presented for consideration at a later date. City Manager Jack Davis, stated that copies of this ordinance could be mailed to interested parties. / The ordinance reads as follows: AN ORDINANCE SUPERSEDING SECTIONS 27-26, 27-27, 27-28, and 27-29 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, REQUIRING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDE- WALKS ON CERTAIN LOT OR LOTS ABUTTING ON A CITY STREET, REQUIRING A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT SUCH SIDEWALK AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Schenk that this ordinance be introduced. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: 1221 Item 5b cont'd Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None At this time Mayor Hill acknowledged that his wife was in the meeting. f Item Sc Roy Wilshire, Director of Traffic and Planning, presented a proposed ordinance requesting parking restrictions on Taft from Harrison to Archer on the west side. ✓° ORDINANCE NO. 2418 r ; AN ORDINANCE. AMENDING SECTION 29-114, OF THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN STREETS. Moved by Alderman Kruger that Ordinance No. 2418 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Item 6a & b 0 Lloyd Rigby, Director of Parks and Recreatio4, presented a proposed resolution dedicating Marina Park Bay at Lake Arrowhead for outdoor recreation uses. Also, a �. resolution requesting a federal grant under the Outdoor Recreation Land and Water f Conservation Fund Act. ,r RESOLUTION NO. 815 r WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the City of Wichita Falls, Texas will construct certain recreation, water, sewer, irrigation, street, parking and lighting facilities at Marina Bay Park at Lake Arrowhead with an estimated cost of $615,050.00; and, WHEREAS, it is found that the City of Wichita Falls is unable to provide the total cost of such improvements; and, WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and proper to apply for Federal grant under the Outdoor Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, in order to have sufficient funds to complete these much needed improvements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: THAT Jack Davis, City Manager of the City of Wichita Falls, be and is hereby authorized and directed to make application, in the name of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, for a Federal grant under the Outdoor Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, to be applied to the cost of the construction of said recreation, water, sewer, irrigation, street, parking and lighting facilities in Marina Bay Park at Lake Arrowhead. That Jack Davis, City Manager of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, is hereby authorized to sign any necessary documents required to complete such project on behalf of said City; also any such documents heretofore signed on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls, by Jack Davis, City Manager,' are hereby ratified and confirmed. The City of Wichita Falls hereby agrees that if a Federal grant for the project is made, pursuant to the Outdoor Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, the City will pay the remaining costs of the approved project. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 815 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None i ✓ RESOLUTION NO. 816 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has made extensive plans for Marina Bay Park at Lake Arrowhead, and is contemplating the construction of facilities for such park. 1222 Item 6a 4 b cont'd NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; THAT: Marina Bay Park at Lake Arrowhead is hereby dedicated for outdoor recreational purposes, and the Board of Aldermen do not anticipate any other usage for such park. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 816 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Item 6c r A proposed resolution was presented by John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, setting date for public hearing on demolition of certain buildings. Mr. Roark stated that certified letters were mailed March 1, 1968, to thirty-five property owners within this area, and that only sixteen of the thirty-five have complied with Ordinance No. 2388, requiring either repairing or demolishing the existing structure. / RESOLUTION NO. 817 WHEREAS, the Building Inspector of the City of Wichita Falls, acting under the provisions of Ordinance No. 2388 enacted by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls on February 12, 1968, notified in writing by certified mail the following listed owners of the property shown that the building or buildings on the premises had been classified as a dangerous building and that certain corrections were needed to be made or the building demolished: OWNER ADDRESS R. J. Treadway 104 Brook Donald Blevins 1308 Third Mildred J. Estman 1105 Third Mrs. N. B. Jamison Estate 802 Second Richard Pink 511 Seventh Ruble 1'. Johnson 507 Seventh W. B. Marks 505 Seventh Ralph Hines 1201 Tenth Pat McBroom 1009 17th I. N. Carlis 721 Ohio A. A. Mcllhearn 713 Ohio Beatrice Levine 711 Ohio I. N. Carlis 707 Ohio Lewis Bergolowsky 709 Ohio S. N. Weinstein 118 Indiana C. L. Parks 201 Indiana Montague Cattle Company 200 Lamar 0. R. Huffington 1201 Burnett Mary T. Wilde Estate 511 Burnett and, WHEREAS, such property owners above have not complied with the directive of the Building Inspector within the sixty days alloted in Ordinance No. 2388. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The Public Hearing shall be held before the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, acting in its capacity as Building Commission, on June 4, 1968, at 7:30 p.m. and the Building Inspector shall so notify the above listed property owners by certified mail to appear before the Board of Aldermen to show cause why the build- ing or structure reported to be a dangerous building should not be repaired, vacated, or demolished in accordance with the State of Particulars set forth in the Building Inspector's notice. Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 817 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote: 1223 Item 6c cont'd Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Item 6d David G. Alford, Director of Public Safety, presented a proposed resolution requesting a Federal Grant to conduct a study of the public transportation requirements of Wichita Falls. ,/ ✓ RESOLUTION NO. 818 WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls that such City undertake a technical study of mass public transportation facilities and needs; and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls does not have the capability to conduct the required study without additional funds; although the professional staff is qualified and available to give top level supervision to the project, they cannot devote the full time that would be required to conduct the study; and, WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and proper to apply for a federal grant of approx- imately $133,700.00 for a twenty-four month technical study under the provisions of the urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended in 1966, in order to have sufficient funds to carry out such study. The total cost is estimated to be approximately $200,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The City Manager of the City of Wichita Falls is hereby authorized and directed to make application, in the name of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, for such federal grant under the provisions of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended in 1966, to be applied to the cost of conducting such study. Either Jack Davis, City Manager, or David G. Alford, Director of Public Safety, is authorized to sign any nec- essary documents required in connection with such application and grant on behalf of said City. The City of Wichita Falls hereby agrees that if such federal grant is made, the City will pay the remaining costs of the study, either in cash or in kind, or approximately $66,000. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 818 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Item 6e A proposed resolution was presented in support of a planned study for the develop- ment of a four-lane highway along U.S. Highway 82. City Manager Jack Davis stated that at present it is only two lane, and recommended that the resolution be approved. RESOLUTION NO. 819 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A PLANNED STUDY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALONG U.S. HIGHWAY 82 ACROSS TEXAS. WHEREAS, there exists a strong community of interest among the cities of Texarkana, Paris, Bonham, Sherman, Gainesville, Wichita Falls and Lubbock and the other intermediate cities along U.S. Highway 82; and, WHEREAS, there is a substantial need for a four-lane highway system connecting such cities and other centers of population; and, WHEREAS, such a route would connect military establishments in Sherman-Denison, Wichita Falls and Lubbock with other vital military establishments throughout the nation;.; and, 1224 Item 6e cont'd WHEREAS, in recognition of the advantages to be gained as a whole by such a four-lane system connecting those cities along U.S. Highway 82 from Texas border to border the cities involved hereby wish to show their support for the planning of such a route by uniting into an organization known as the U.S. Highway 82 Association in Texas. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The City of Wichita Falls agrees in principle to the aim and objectives of the U.S. Highway 82 Association in Texas; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Wichita Falls urges the Texas Highway Commission to initiate those steps necessary to secure a detailed study that will indicate to those counties and cities connected by U.S. Highway 82, the route that such a four-lane system would take in Texas from border to border, so that right-of- way can be purchased in advance in anticipation of the future four-laning of this highway. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 819 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 6f J John J. Roark, Director of Public Works, presented a proposed resolution author- izing proposals to property owners along Kell Freeway. RESOLUTION NO. 820 WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for construction of the listed project in the 1967. Capital Improvements Program; and, WHEREAS, such property has been appraised by an independent 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 property is as follows: Kell Freeway Project 52-071 Property N 50' Lots 7 & 8, Blk. B Kemp, Kell & Joline Addition Lot 9 & N 25' Lot 8, Blk. , 93-A Highland Addition W 50' Lot 11, Blk. , 72 Southland Addition Lot 7, Blk. , 74 Southland Addition Lot 8, Blk. , 74 Southland Addition Lot 2, Block 48 Southland Addition NI-50' of Lots 12, 13, 14, Blk. 2 Spivey Addition N 80' of Lot 3 Wyatt Southside Addition W 4' of N 141 Ft. of Lot 5 & N 141 Ft. of Lot 6, Blk. 76 Southland Addition 1225 Item 6f cont'd Lot 13, Blk. , 67 Southland Addition Combined total appraisals approved in this resolution - $79,300.00 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. Moved by Alderman Wills that Resolution No. 820 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Item 7a Jack Davis, City Manager, recommended that the low bid in the amount of $68,400.00, be awarded to Heber Brantley, on excavation and rip rap for Marina Bay Park at Lake Arrowhead. Moved by Alderman Schenk that bid be accepted, and that contract be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Item 7b r City Manager Jack Davis, recommended that the low bid of $46,249.00 be accepted, and that contract be awarded to M. A. Vordenbaum for construction of a fire drill tower. .�i Moved by Alderman Wills that bid be accepted, and that contract be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Item 7c Ben Shelton, Director of General Services, presented low bids for 100,000 pounds r of Sodium Hexametaphosphate, 580 tons of Ferrous Sulphate, and 464,000 pounds Silicate of Soda. a. 100,000 pounds of Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Chemical Supply Co. , $11,632.50 if b. 580 tons Ferrous Sulphate, Chemical Supply Co. , $19,964.34 r C. 464,000 pounds Silicate of Soda, Chemical Supply Co. , $7,880.40 J Jack Davis, City Manager, recommended the low bids be awarded to Chemical Supply Company. Moved by Alderman Schenk that low bids be awarded as recommended on these three items. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. K. G. Wilks, Purchasing Agent, presented three identical bids for 1680 tons of quicklime; Austin White Lime Company, Round Rock White Lime Company, and United States Gypsum Company, each in the amount of $35,794.00. City Manager Jack Davis stated that two years ago they had identical bids, and the council had requested that he investigate. He did, and found each to have logical reasons. 1226 Item 7c cont'd A memorandum from Malcolm Hughes, Assistant City Attorney to City Manager Jack Davis, regarding Identical bids; No. 68-52, was presented to the Council, along with a Xerox copy of Article 2367a entitled "Counties and Cities; Identical Bids; and Casting Lots". He stated one bidder shall be selected by the casting of lots, and shall be in such manner as shall be prescribed by the Mayor or governing body of the City. Mayor Hill asked if he may entertain a motion that the odd man get the bid. It was decided that three of the aldermen would flip the coin, each representing a bidder. Alderman Wills represented Austin White Lime; Alderman Schenk, Round Rock White Lime Company, and Alderman Darner, United Gypsom Company. Alderman Wills, representing Austin White Lime Company, was the odd man. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the bid be awarded to Austin White Lime Company, for 1680 tons of quicklime, in the amount of $350784.00. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None ✓Item 8a Permission was requested by Joe Smith, Director of Public Utilities, to advertise for bids for extension of water main to Industrial Development Inc. East. Moved by Alderman Kruger that permission be granted as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Item 8b ti K. G. Wilks, Purchasing Agent, requested permission to advertise for bids for approximately 750,000 envelopes for the Utility Collection Department, an estimated f annual supply. Moved by Alderman Wills that permission be granted as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. Item 9a, b & c Moved by Alderman Schenk that the minutes of the Traffic Commission Meeting held May 14, 1968, the Planning Board Meeting held May 8, 1968, and the Electrical Advisory Board held May 14, 1968, be received. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried unanimously. Item l0a In a memorandum to the Council, City Manager Jack Davis stated that following the council meeting of May 7th, they were asked to review the street lighting proposal ` for the Country Club Addition and to investigate some points presented by Mrs. J. A. Scofield. Mr. Davis explained that the present lighting system is inadequate for several reasons; that it has been impossible to keep all the lights burning due to the difficulty of replacement parts. Also, that part of the system is without current due to cable decay; that the City is not properly equipped to continue maintenance, which presently costs $4,000 to $5,000 per year. The agreement with Texas Electric provides for a payment of $2.25 per month for power and maintenance - a total of $1,917.00 annually. He emphasized that it is our responsibility to provide functional rather than decorative street lighting. 1227 Item 10a cont'd Mr. Davis stated that the present plan began over a year ago to replace the lighting with TESCO, that it was recommended by them, and that the City has entered into a contract with them in the amount of $10,000 to provide underground service in this area. Total amount of the contract is $29,000, the balance ($19,000) would be paid by TESCO. However, Mr. Davis added, if the people can prove that the present system can be replaced with no additional cost to the City, that for the same money or less the P Y, Y Y will be given the opportunity to show us, if they can give some definite figures. Alderman Schenk stated he thought TESCO was being considerate to let a third party come in, and give them an opportunity to prove conclusively that they can come up with a system which is equal to TESCO. Moved by Alderman Schenk that they be given two weeks to present their plan. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger and Schenk Nays: None Item 10b t Mayor Hill recommended postponement of appointment of members to the Board of / Adjustments and Appeals, Electrical. Advisory Board, Planning Board, and Plumbing Advisory Board. Item 10c U In a letter addressed to City Manager Jack Davis, Mr. Wayne King, Jr. of 4708 Hollandale, requested a sidewalk waiver, stating that he is now in the process of constructing his residence on the corner of Mesquite and Neta Street. fie stated that to the best of his knowledge there were no sidewalks in the immediate area, and that the residences adjoining and on the opposite side do not have sidewalks. Mr. King stated in his letter that if sidewalks do come to the area, that he agrees to install them as required, along with his neighbors. Moved by Alderman Schenk that sidewalk waiver be granted as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Alderman Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 10d Moved by Alderman Schenk that water reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $9,821.21, and sewer reimbursement contract payments in the amount of $2,569.47, be approved in the total amount of $12,390.68, as follows. Elmer L. Dennis and C. W. L. Dennis, Water, Lake View Manor, Section 2, Exhibit A, from April 30, 1967, to April 30, 1968; $57..81. Meadow Lake Company, Water, Meadow Lake Addition, Section A, from April 9, 1967, to April 9, 1968; $1,251.88 D. F. M. Building Company, Water, Sunset Terrace Addition, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Exhibit A, B, C, and D, from April 1, 1967, to April 1, 1968; $8,511.52 D. F. NJ. Building Company, Sewer, Sunset Terrace Addition, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Exhibit A. B, C, and D, from April 1, 1967, to April 1, 1968; $2,553.03 Elmer L. Dennis and C. W. L. Dennis, Sewer, Lake View Manor, Section 2, Exhibit A, from April 30, 1967, to April 30, 1968; $16.44 Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None 1228 / An amendment to Paragraph VI, to the Gold Cross contract was presented to the council for:approval. Bob Hughey, Assistant City Manager, stated that, of the uncollected law enforce- ment calls, the city pays 40%, the county pays 50%, and the cities of Burkburnett and Iowa Park combined pay 10%. In order to make a fair profit, Gold Cross must have gross annual revenues of $91,980.00, which is the equivalent of nine calls per day. To achieve this, they need to increase their annual revenue by $21,000.00. If Gold Cross does not make nine calls per day, the city and other governmental agencies will supplement the difference. Mr. Kruger stated that this is an increase of two calls over their present business. This would be effective May 1st. Mr. Schenk stated that they told Gold Cross in October that they didn't expect them to operate in Wichita Falls at a loss. Mayor Hill expressed appreciation to Alderman Wills and Alderman Taylor for their work on the ambulance committee. Alderman Schenk commended Mr. Ken Thompson, President of Gold Cross, for his cooperation with the City. Mr. Elmer Parish stated it was necessary that Gold Cross accept the oral worn of the Council, and he was happy to say that the Council had lived up to their word. Moved by Alderman Wills to adopt amendment to contract. Motion seconded by Alderman Kruger, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, Kruger, and Schenk Nays: None Moved by Alderman Kruger to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this 2i day of , 1968. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk