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Min 01/21/1969 1341 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Bldg. January 21, 1969 Items 1 4 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 Build- ing at 2:30 o'clock P.M., with the following members present: Kenneth Hill Mayor Don Wills X Harrison E. Taylor X Aldermen Dick Darner X Cletus C. Schenk X Bob Hughey Assistant City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk James M. Davis Absent Max Kruger Absent The invocation was given by Alderman Darner. Mayor Hill welcomed the visitors, and explained that City Manager Jack Davis was not present today due to the death of his father-in-law. Sincere sympathy was extended to Mrs. Jack Davis by the Council. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Wills that minutes of the meeting held January 7, 1969, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. �+r Item 4 The public hearing was opened on improvements for a portion of the 1968 Assessment Paving Program, Kemp Boulevard and supplemental paving, and supple- mental paving for Wenonah-Arthur-Grant drainage. Mayor Hill requested that comments be made as briefly as possible. Dennis P. Farris, who owns property at 3411 Kemp Street, stated that he did not feel that it would do his business any good in this area. Mr. Roark explained that his assessment is for sidewalks instead of paving, after which he stated he was satisfied. A. C. White, 2700 Buchanan, stated he owned property on Avenue R between Grant and Buchanan, and desired to know if his money would be refunded for this paving when Kell Freeway is constructed. Alderman Darner and John Roark ex- plained that it would be included in the appraisal costs. Mrs. Everett P. Leonard, 3014 Colquitt, appeared regarding the paving of Revere Street, stating that it was a dead-in street and that he did not feel it would benefit her any. Bob Hughey, Assistant City Manager, explained that they had considered this and other dead-in streets, and that they would not object to closing this and other streets and placing curb and gutter across this section of the street if it is closed. Cost of this curb and gutter would be paid by the property owner. Mr. Roark suggested that they investigate this and all other dead-in streets to determine the needs and desires of the property owners involved. Mrs. Jackson E. Gray, 3100 Lebanon, appeared representing her husband, her- self, and Mr. $ Mrs. E. E. Jones, 3101 Pennsylvania. She stated that they are concerned with paving of Revere Street. Since their property will be taken by Kell Freeway and they will have to move, they cannot see why they have to pay for paving. She inquired if their money would be refunded when they had to move. Item 4, cont Id. Mr. Roark explained that most of their investment would be returned with appraisal of property when Kell is constructed. He also stated that construction time is approximately three to five years away, and that these streets are being paved in order to make the Wenonah-Arthur-Grant drainage system more effective. Erosion from, unpaved streets makes other paved streets ineffective. Mrs. Gray stated that she desired to protest the paving of that street. Mr. 0. B. Leverett, 3101 Cumberland, appeared in favor of the paving on Garfield Street. Walter Wolf, 6760 Southwest Parkway, appeared for himself and Mr. Morath of 2700 Colquit. fie did not deny any increase in valuation of his property due to the paving, but did not believe the paving of this side street (Alabama) would enhance the value in the amount assessed. Mr. Roark explained that this cost is aplroximately 50 per cent of the total cost of paving the street. He suggested that a qualified appraiser could give him an appraisal if he desired to secure it. P<lrs. L. L.. Sullivan, 3201 Avenue R, requested that the City pay more than 50 per cent of the cost of paving (Arthur Street) . She stated that they were un- able to flay for the paving, as they had just moved from Fillmore Street where the new fire station will be located. Mr. Roark had previously explained that the property owner's cost had been reduced from 90 per cent to 50 per cent. Airs. Pauline Morton, 2115 Santa Fe, appeared, representing Morton Gun Shop. She protested that the paving would not benefit them at all, and does not want it paved. Airs. R. L. Van Houten, 3009 Speedway, appeared, stating that people in this area do not use Santa Fe, but use the paving on Arthur. Galvin Hansen, 3221 Seymour Road, asked if he could obtain a drive approach from Santa Fe to his property, and when payment would be required for the improvements. Mr. Roark explained that it would probably take from 30-90 days after completion of the paving project to get statements out to property owners, and interest would not accrue until they had received their statements. He also explained to Mr. Hansen the method of obtaining a drive approach. Vernon Proffer, 3501 Cumberland, appeared regarding side footage on Sherman Road, stating that he does not feel it will improve his property in the amount assessed, If it is paved, he requested that something be done to eliminate water they now get on Cumberland Street. Jack Story, 3212 Birch, inquired when the work on Cedar Street would be accom.lished. Mr. Roark explained that it was under contract to R. 0. Green, and would be done sometime within the next year by him. Willie Rachel, 2811 Cumberland, appeared regarding paving of Hayes Street. lie stated that he did not oppose it, but wanted to know how long they could finance it. Mr. Roark explained that it is a 48-month program. Mrs. Fanchier, 2600 Avenue Q, stated she was in favor of the paving. Frank Brown, who lives on the corner of Avenue S and Arthur, stated he did not think it would increase the value of his property. Arthur is a side street on his property. Mrs. Jack Birchfield, 2715 Lawrence Road, stated she was in favor of the paving. Raymond J. Scott, 1505 9th Street, protested the paving assessment adjacent to Sacred Heart Cemetery, stating he does not feel it will increase the value of the property. Joseph Novak, 3114 Kemp (Avenue V) , asked if he did not sign a note would he be required to pay for the paving. City Attorney H. P. Hodge, Jr. , explained that he did not have to sign anything, but that the property can be assessed if it is not a homestead; however, the City can make a charge against an individual, but Ilot V i a. liomestead. Mrs. McClung, 2815 Montgomery Place, appeared regarding property at 3512 buclanan. It was explained to her that the assessment on Kemp is for sidewalk, and the assessment on Buchanan is for paving. She asked when she had acquired this property on Kemp, and it was explained that this information came from 1343 Item 4, cont'd. records on file; however, Mr. Roark stated he would meet with her to discuss the matter. I Rena LaFon, who owns property at 3001 Cumberland, appeared regarding her property at Cumberland and Hayes, stating that she had no objections to the paving if the whole block were paved. It was explained to her that it would be. Paul Elliott, 1701 Polk, stated he was in favor of the paving of Avenue G. Ii. H. Hallmark, 1700 Monroe, spoke in favor of the paving of Avenue G for himself and Mrs. Edna Black, 1616 Monroe, also. J. B. Cheek, 3014 llth Street, protested that the paving of Revere Street would not improve his property that much. The public hearing on paving assessments was closed. ORDINANCE NO. 2472 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING STREETS FOR A PORTION OF THE 1968 ASSESSMENT PAVING PROGRAM, KEMP BOULEVARD, SUPPLEMENTAL PAVING FOR KEMP BOULEVARD AND SUPPLEMENTAL PAVING FOR WENONAH-ARTHUR-GRANT DRAIN- AGE PROJECTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY THEREON, AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATIONS IN EVIDENCE THEREOF: RESERVING UNTO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN THE RIGHT TO ALLOW CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THE ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE ORDINANCE IN THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, PROVIDING SUNDRY MATTERS INCIDENT THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2472 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Mr. B. B. Lane, 4610 Mistletoe, appeared regarding a vacant building on a vacant lot at Johnson Road and Mistletoe. He explained that he had been in contact .with the Health Department because it is a health hazard. He explained that the building is now full of timbers, cans, and debris; also, that water stands in the building, and it draws mosquitoes. He explained that the build- ing was built for a pump station to pump water to Westmoreland swimming pool. Apparently, the property and building are owned by different individuals. Alderman Schenk acknowledged that Mr. Lane has a valid complaint, and that they will work on a course of action to be taken. Mayor Hill presented the following letters to the City Clerk which had been v received from various property owners in connection with the public hearing on paving. a. Milburn E. Nutt--In favor of paving. b. J. H. Entrekin, 3714 Cumberland--Unable to pay c. Oma Lee, 2819 Ave. R--Unable to pay >' d. Mr. $ Mrs. W. H. Hendrich, 3108 Ave. Q--Unable to pay e. D. H. Griffin, 4313 McNiel (property at 3119 Buchanan)--Unable to pay. f. Mrs. C. R. Heginbotham, 2132 Princeton--Unable to pay. g. Mrs. Patsy Rizan $ Mrs. Osee Trollope, 2714 Sherman Rd.-Unable to pay. h. Emma M. Dennard, 2801 Lawrence Rd.--Unable to pay. i. Mrs. J. T. Hodges, 3300 Sherwood (property on Lexington)-Unable to pay. j . Mr. & Mrs. Billie Robinson, 2800 Sherman Rd. (paving Hudson St.)-- Unable to pay. i ls44 Item 5a A proposed ordinance was presented appropriating $5000 as a cash contribution to the Sanitation Department solid waste study. ORDINANCE NO. 2473 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 11-341-4430, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2473 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 6a A proposed ordinance was presented for introduction on annexation of Lake Arrowhead. r` ORDINANCE NO. 2474 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, j TEXAS, BY ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHEASTERN TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, WHICH LANDS ARE DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE (LAKE ARROWHEAD AND CONTIGUOUS PUBLIC PROPERTY AND THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE WATER TRANSMISSION LINE) . Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2474 be introduced. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 6b Two proposed ordinances were presented closing a portion of Second Street and an alley in the site for the new health unit building. ORDINANCE NO. 2475 ` AN ORDINAINCL- CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF SECOND STREET LYING BETWEEN BROOK AVENUE AND US-287 EXPRESSWAY BETWEEN LOTS 1-6 OF BLOCK 2 AND LOTS 11-14 OF BLOCK 1 OF THE BLAKELY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WIGIiITA FALLS. Moved by Alderman Wills that Ordinance No. 2475 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2476 Et AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING THE ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 1-2 AND 12-14 OF BLOCK 1 OF THE BLAKELY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS. Moved by Alderman Darner that Ordinance No. 2476 be passed. f Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, and Schenk ways: None 1345 i Item 6c VC A proposed ordinance was presented closing a portion of Lexington Avenue. ORDINANCE NO. 2477 AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING THAT PORTION OF LEXINGTON AVENUE FROM COLQUITT ROAD WEST TO A POINT, AND RUNNING EAST AND WEST BETWEEN LOT 8, BLOCK 22, FAIRVIEW ADDITION, AND LOT 1, BLOCK 7, JOHN W. - TI4ONIAS SUBDIVISION, AND RESERVING A UTILITY EASEMENT. Moved by Alderman Wills that Ordinance No. 2477 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 6d A proposed ordinance was presented changing the name of Loop 165 to Eastside Drive. ` y ORDINANCE NO. 2478 AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF THAT PORTION OF SH-240 (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS LOOP 165, BURKBURNETT HIGHWAY AND TRUCK ROUTE) FROM : EAST SCO'I'T TO THE NORTH CITY LIMITS, A STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, TO EASTSIDE DRIVE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDIN- ANCES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Ordinance No. 2478 be passed. ,Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 7a A resolution was presented commending Roy Wilshire for his service to the City. RESOLUTION NO, 891 WHEREAS, Roy Wilshire has resigned his position as Director of Planning and Traffic for the City of Wichita Falls, to become an Engineering Consul- tant; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Wilshire faithfully served the City of Wichita Falls and its citizens, first as Traffic Engineer and later as Director of Planning and Traffic, from August 26, 1963 until January 17, 1969; and, WHEREAS, Among the many other services which he performed, Mr. Wilshire was primarily responsible for the installation and operation of the computer- controlled traffic signal system, which brought recognition to the City of Wichita malls from cities throughout the United States and abroad; and; WHEREAS, the people of Wichita Falls will reap the fruits of Mr. Wilshire's outstanding services for many years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The appreciation of the citizens of Wichita Falls and its Board of Alder- men is hereby expressed to Roy Wilshire for a job well done, and best wishes are extended to him for his future success and happiness. Moved by Alderman Wills that Resolution No. 891 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 7b vl, t v A proposed resolution was presented approving a water contract for Texas Park and Wildlife Fish Hatchery at Lake Diversion. w RESOLUTION NO. 892 TriAT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, That certain contract whereby the City of Wichita Falls and Wichita County Water Ir,provement District No. 2 agree to supply water from Lake Diversion to the Texas Park and Wildlife Department for a fish hatchery located below the Lake Diversion Dam is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Movea by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 892 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None Item 7c John P. Ruhmann, Director of Water development, presented a tabulation of bids received on Lake Kickapoo grazing lease. Apparently the best bid submitted was from Vincent Murphy, in the amount of $2.11 per acre for 973 acres of land. RESOLUTION NO. 893 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has advertised for bids on a grazing lease on 973 acres of land at the west end of Lake Kickapoo; and, WHEREAS, it appears that the best bid is that of Vincent Murphy of Two Dollars and Eleven Cents (�2.11) per acre per year, with Murphy building the necessary fence and maintaining all the fences. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WIChITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Such bid of Vincent Murphy is hereby accepted, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such a grazing lease to Vincent Murphy for a period of five years, with an option to renew for an additional five years. Moved by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 893 be passed, approving a pri- mary lease term of five years, with an option to renew for five years. notion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, and Schenk. Nays: None Item 7d A proposed resolution was presented requesting interstate designation for U. S. highway 277-281 from Wichita Falls to the Oklahoma state line. RESOLUTION NO. 894 WiihkEAS, the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, is one of very f9w cities with a population in excess of 100,000 which were not included within the original net- work of tide National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, and. WiLRLAS, adequate vehicular transportation within the National System, and in particular, inclusion within the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways is of vital importance to the economic growth and development of a major urban, area such as Wichita Falls, Texas, and, luiLi<L-AS, U. S. highway 277-281 has been constructed in accordance with inter- sta,le standaras between Wichita Falls and the Oklahoma State Line, and, 1347 Item 7d, cont'd. WHEREAS, recent action by the Oklahoma Highway Department has indicated that modifications are planned which would upgrade the H. E. Bailey Turnpike between the Texas state line and Oklahoma City to interstate standards; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The Texas Highway Department is solicited to request the designation of U. S. Highway 277-281 and the H. E. Bailey Turnpike as an extension of Inter- state Highway 44 from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Wichita Falls, Texas. i j The Texas Highway Department is further requested to continue its planning of highways in this area and to consider interstate designation for U. S. Highway 287 from Amarillo-Wichita Falls-Fort Worth and U. S. Highway 277 from Wichita Falls to Abilene. Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No 894 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None vt Y Item 7e A proposed resolution was presented authorizing sale of property to Texas Highway Department on Kell Freeway. ✓ RESOLUTION NO. 895 WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and the Texas Highway Department are co-operating in the construction of Kell Freeway, Project 52-071, under the 1967 Capital Improvements Program of the City of Wichita Falls; and, WHEREAS, by contract signed January 31, 1968, the City and the Texas Highway Department agreed that they would share equally in the cost of the right-of-way for this project; and, WHEREAS, the eight parcels hereinafter described were acquired and paid for by the City of Wichita Falls during the hardship phase of right-of-way i acquisition, and the Texas Highway Department has approved the full appraised value as determined by appraisers employed by the City, and the parcels were purchased by the City for such appraised values; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Highway Department will reimburse the City in an amount equal to fifty per cent (50%) of the total appraised values of these parcels as soon as deeds thereto from the City to the State of Texas have been delivered and recorded. NOI'v', THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The Mayor, acting for and in behalf of the City of Wichita Falls, is hereby 1 authorized and directed to execute deeds conveying unto the State of Texas the following tracts or parcels of land situated in Wichita County, Texas, to-wit: Parcels 109, 196, 215, 353, 513, 525, 531, and 539, all of which are specific- ally described in the records of this project on file in the offices of the Department of Public Works in the City of Wichita Falls. The consideration for such deeds shall be the sum of fifty per cent (50%) reimbursement of the value of Sixty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Forty-Two ($67,142.) Dollars of the said property under the terms of the above-mentioned contract. Such deeds shall reserve all of the oil, gas and sulphur under the lands conveyed, but waive all rights of ingress and egress to the surface thereof for the purpose of ex- ploring, developing, mining, or drilling for same; however, the State shall have the right to take and use all other minerals and materials thereon, therein, and thereunder. Such deeds shall contain a general warranty. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Resolution No. 895 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Hill, Aldermen Wills, Taylor, and Darner Nays: None (Alderman Schenk out of room) 134 Item 7f f A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property owners on Kem.) boulevard and Archer-Hamilton-Hampstead projects. RESOLUTION NO. 896 klIERLAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for construction of the listed projects in the 1967 Capital Improvements Program, and, iaiLREA;), 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 and/or Assistant City Manager. N04ti, T1EREFORL, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF UUiITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Section No. 1. The projects and properties to be purchased by Warranty Deed are as follows: Kemp Boulevard Project 52-073 Property A part of that portion of Block J, Kemp Fair Park Addition recorded in Volume 695, page 463 of the deed records of Wichita County. A part of that portion of Block K, Kemp Fair Park Addition recorded in Volume 739, page 242 of the deed records of Wichita County. A part of that portion of Blocks K and N, Kemp Fair Park Addition recorded in Volume 617, page 267 of the deed records of Wichita County. A hart of that portion of Block G, Kemp Fair Park Addition recorded in Volume 398, page 604 of the deed records of Wichita County. A Bart of that portion of Block 172, Highland Addition recorded in Volume 321, page 424, of the deed records of Wichita County. A part of that portion of Block 172, Highland Addition recorded in Volume 629, page 333 of the deed records of Wichita County. Archer-Hamilton-Hampstead Project 52-074 Lot 26, block 21, Hillcrest Addition Lot 13, Block 24, Hillcrest Addition Combined total of appraisals approved in this resolution---$30,600.00 Section No. 2. The appraised value of such properties is hereby approved, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase by Warranty Deed 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. Moved by Alderman Taylor that Resolution No. 896 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wills, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Hill, Aldermen, Wills, Taylor, and Darner. Jays: None (Alderman Schenk out of room) 1349 Item 7g A proposed resolution was presented authorizing proposals to property �o owners on Kell Freeway. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 897 WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire the property hereinafter described for construction of the listed projects in the 1967 Capital Improvements Program, and, WHEREAS, such property has been appraised by an independent appraiser employed for this purpose by the Texas State Highway Department, and the amount of the appraisal has been studied by the Board of Aldermen, and a copy is now in the possession of the Director of Public Works and/or Assistant City Manager. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Section No. 1. The projects and properties to be purchased by Warranty Deed are as follows: Kell Freeway--Project 52-071 Property East 50 feet of Lots 12, 13, & 14, Block 2, in First H. W. Spivey Addition as recorded in Volume 354, page 220, Deed records of Wichita County. Lot 16, block 1 in First H. W. Spivey Addition, as recorded in Volume 816, page 265, Deed Records of Wichita County. Lot 6, Block 64, Southland Addition as recorded in Volume 766, page 263, Deed Records of Wichita County. Lot 3, block 47, Southland Addition as recorded in Volume 872, page 256, Deed Records of Wichita County. Lot 15, Block 1, First H. W. Spivey Addition as recorded in Volume 80, page 382, Deed Records of Wichita County. Combined total of appraisals approved in this resolution--$37,800.00. Section No. 2. The appraised value of such properties are hereby approved, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase in the name of the Texas State Highway Department, by Warranty Deed, such tracts of land as shown on said right-of-way map. The authorized price to be paid for each tract is the appraised value as determined by the independent real estate appraiser employed by the Texas State Highway Department. Section No. 3. In the event the City Manager is unable to purchase any such tract or tracts for such appraised values, he is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be instituted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tracts in the name of the Texas State Highway Department. Moved by Alderman Wills that Resolution No. 897 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Hill, Aldermen Will$, Taylor, and Darner Nays: None (Alderman Schenk out of room) ✓✓ Item 8a ° It was recommended by Ben Shelton, Director of General Services, that the low bid of TWR Sales, Wichita Falls, be accepted in the amount of $2,696.84, for automotive storage batteries. f{ . Moved by Alderman Wills that the bid for batteries be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Hill, Aldermen Wills, Taylor, and Darner Nays: None (Alderman Schenk out of room) 135i1 Item 8b It was recommended that the bid for deisel fuel be awarded to Grozier and Mann / r . Oil Lompany on their low bid of $5,880.00. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the bid be awarded to Grozier and Mann Oil Company in the amount of $5,880.00 for diesel fuel. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Iter,, 8c Recommendation was again made by Ben Shelton that the bid for oil and grease be awarded to American Petrofina Company in the amount of $5,373.22. Moved by Alderman wills that the low bid of American Petrofina Company be accepted in the amount of $5,373.22. Motion seconded by Alderman Schenk, and carried unanimously. Item 8d Award of the bid for golf course equipment building was recommended to M $ F Litteken Company on their bid of $6,543.00. Budgeted funds for this item are only b6,000.00, and it was requested by Mr. Lloyd Rigby that permission be granted to negotiate with them to get construction costs within the budget amount. Roved by Alderman Darner that the bid be awarded to t4 & F Litteken Company in the amount of ; 6,543.00, and that authority be granted to negotiate to get con- struction costs within the budgeted amount of $6,000.00. `Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. + Item 8e Y � bids were received on boat launching ramps at Lake Arrowhead for Marina Bay Park, Srioshoni Park, and Pawnee Point. It was recommended that the low bid be awarded to Stuckey Construction Company in the amount of $33,041.25. 4 Moved by Alderman Schenk that the bid be awarded as recommended. Motion seconded by Alderman wills, and carried unanimously. Item 9 Permission was requested to advertise for bids on the 1969 slurry seal program. Moved by Alderman Schenk that authority be granted to advertise for bids as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman kills, and carried unanimously. Item icy y + Moveu by Alderman Wills that minutes of the meetings of the following boards and corwn:issions be received. a. Traffic Commission--January 14, 1969 b. Planning Board--January 10, 1969 c. Llectrical Advisory Board--January 14, 1969 Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. Item Ila Moved by Alderman wills that appointments to various boards and commissions be deferred. "Iction seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried unanimously. 1351 Mayor Hill explained that three years ago this month the Citizens Ad- visory Committee was formed for three years, and it is felt that continued existence of this organization will be beneficial for another two years. Moved by Alderman Schenk that the Citizens Advisory Committee be ex- tended for two years. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. j Item llb 4 } A proposed resolution was presented authorizing sale of the northeast quarter of Block 257, Original Town (Old Catholic School Property) to Dr. George D. Ritchie, with certain stipulations, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the deed. RESOLUTION NO. 898 WHEREAS, in accordance with the motion of the City Council passed on January 7th, 1969, the City Manager has negotiated a sale to Dr. George D. Ritchie of the northeast quarter of Block 257 of the Original Town of Wichita Falls, being further described as Lot 1 of the Replat of Lots 1 through 6 of said Block 257. WHEREAS, in consideration of Dr. Ritchie paying the City of Wichita Falls the sum of 486,400. and further providing that Dr. Ritchie will sign an agree- ment with the City of Wichita Falls, that he will use the subject property by constructing an extended care unit on the property, if such is economically feasible; if the construction of the extended care unit is not economically feasible, Dr. Ritchie will use the land in a manner which will be complemen- tary to the medical care of the area and which will enhance the operation of the Wichita General Hospital. WHEREAS, if no use has been made of this land within two years from this date, then the above restriction on the use of this land shall cease; however, before Dr. Ritchie can make any other use of the property than the above mentioned, the Wichita County-City of Wichita Falls, Texas Hospital Board shall have the right to purchase this property from Dr. Ritchie, so that they might use it as an extended care facility or put it to use in a manner which will be complementary to the medical care of the area. WHEREAS, if the Hospital Board does not desire to purchase the subject property then Dr. Ritchie may make what ever use of the property as he so desires. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The sale of such property to said Dr. George D. Ritchie is hereby approved subject to the above restrictions and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a deed of such property to said Dr. George D. Ritchie. Moved by Alderman Darner that Resolution No. 898 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Hill, Aldermen Taylor, Darner, and Schenk Nays: None (Alderman Wills out of room) Item 12 vv4 ; A proposed resolution was presented recommending renewal of a contract ff , with Texas Electric Service Company regarding maintenance of a canal from Lake Wichita to the company's reservoir. RESOLUTION NO. 899 WHEREAS, by contract dated May 25th, 1948 between the City of Wichita Falls and Texas Electric Service Company, the City in consideration of Fifteen I'izousand Dollars ($15,000.) annually agreed to maintain and operate a canal from Lake Wichita to the Reservoir of the Company and relieve the Company from all responsibility and liability in respect thereto; and, 13'-2 Item 12, cont'd. WhLREAS, by contract dated. April 14, 1958, the original contract was extended for a period of one year beginning June 1st, 1958, and said Company was granted tiie option to renew and extend the same from year to year for ten years; and, i51iEREAb, such contract will expire on May 31st, 1969, and said Company desires to extend the contract for ten additional option periods of one year each. iNO'k, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Tnere is hereby approved a contract which shall renew and extend the original contract beginning June lst, 1969 for a period of one year thereafter, and at the expiration of said term said Company shall be granted the option to renew and extend the same from year to year for a period of not more than ten successive years from and after June lst, 1970; the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract for and on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls. Movea by Alderman Schenk that Resolution No. 899 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Darner, and carried by the following vote: Ajes: Aldermen Wills, Taylor, Darner, and Schenk lla,-s: Nor,,e j Mrs. Guy Scholl, 4416 Nassau, inquired concerning the paving of one-half blocks ir: the paving 1-grogram. Mr. Roark will look into this matter, as was mentioned before. Moved by Alderman Darner that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Taylor, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 5:07 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this / �vday of �� , 1969. Mayor ATTEST: W2 / ( 71 d/ TL t G 77 cis-Gig City Clerk