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Min 03/30/1964 616 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Bldg. March 30, 1964 Items 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: John J. Gavin Mayor J. Winston Wallander X Dr. D. Clifford Burross X 0. D. McBride X Aldermen Dr. Al T. Witcher X Roy V. (Pete) Claytor X Don Wade X L. Jack Davis City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney W. B. Hicks City Clerk The invocation was given by Alderman Wallander. 3 Moved by Alderman Witcher that the minutes of the Council meeting held March 16, 1964, be approved as read. Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and passed unanimously. 4 Mayor John Gavin now reviewed the Wichita Falls Airport, and the contract the City has had with Mr. Fulcher Armstrong dba Wichita Falls Air Transport Company, and stated that it was the intent of the City, after investigation and negotiation with the executrix of Mr. Armstrong's estate, to enter into a contract with the Wichita Falls Air Transport Company to purchase the assets exclusive of any planes owned by this corporation. He then read a proposed resolution regarding the purchase and contract with Wichita Falls Air Trans- port, Inc. Mayor Gavin further stated that this purchase could and would be financed by the issuance of $375,000 airport revenue bonds. RESOLUTION NO. 553 WHEREAS, under date of August 12, 1959, a contract was entered into by and between the City of Wichita Falls and Fulcher Armstrong, doing business as Wichita Falls Air Trans- port Company, wherein the City subleased to Armstrong the premises covered by a lease from the Secretary of the Air Force to the City of Wichita Falls, which lease is recorded in Volume 774, page 89, Wichita County Deed Records; and, WHEREAS, said sublease was thereafter assigned by Fulcher Armstrong to Wichita Falls Air Transport Company, Inc. , a corporation; and, WHEREAS, Fulcher Armstrong is now deceased, and the City of Wichita Falls desires to cancel the sublease in accordance with the terms thereof, and to purchase certain struc- tures, buildings, and equipment from Wichita Falls Air Transport Company, Inc. , for the sum of $345,000. 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 shall pay to Wichita Falls Air Transport Company, Inc. , the sum of $345,000 cash in accordance with the terms of the attached con- tract, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the attached contract with Wichita Falls Air Transport Company, Inc. Section 2. The purchase of such property shall be financed by the issuance of airport revenue bonds authorized by Article 1269j-5, Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes. The pur- chase of the property and the cancellation of the sublease shall be simultaneous with the issuance of the bonds. Section 3. Such airport revenue bonds shall be issued in the amount of $375,000 to cover the purchase price of this property, together with all necessary and incidental ex- penses and contingencies. This contract with Wichita Falls Air Transport Company, Inc. , shall be subject to the issuance, delivery and payment for said airport revenue bonds, which shall be consumated not later than June 1, 1964. Moved by Alderman Wade that Resolution No. 553 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor, and Wade. Nays: None 617 Moved by Alderman Wade that the contract between the City of Wichita Falls and Item 4, cont'd. Wichita Falls Air Transport Company, Inc. , for the purchase of the assets of the corpora- tion at the airport be approved, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute same for the City. Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and passed unanimously. Mayor Gavin now introduced Mr. Frank Medanich of the First Southwest Company of Dallas, who are the City's financial advisors who took the floor to recommend that the sale of $375,000 in airport revenue bonds be authorized with a maturity of 20 years with an optional provision for redemption five years after date of issuance if City so desired, and requested that the First Southwest Company be authorized to handle the issuance of these bonds, and that the First Southwest Company would offer to purchase these bonds at an interest rate of 3 1/4% for the first five years, 3 1/2a for the second five year per- iod, 3. 3/4o for the third five year period, and 4% for the remaining five year period, and stated that these bonds would be made available to any local financial institution or others who were interested in purchasing same. Mr. Medanich read a proposed contract be- tween the City of Wichita Falls and First Southwest Company which would obligate his company to handle the issuance and sale and/or purchase of these bonds for a fee of $8,500. Moved by Alderman Burross that the proposed contract between the City of Wichita Falls and First Southwest Company for the issuance and sale of $375,000 airport revenue bonds for a fee of $8,500 be awarded to First Southwest Company. Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and passed unanimously. Mayor Gavin now stated that the City intended to enter into contract with other parties to be fixed base operator at the Wichita Falls airport. He charged the City Man- ager to come to the Council with recommendation as to who should be selected as the fixed base operator. Mayor Gavin now read a report of the capital improvements program, briefly discuss- 5 ing each phase of the improvements, and what had been accomplished to date, and also announced that a scale model of the new central fire station, police station, remodeled auditorium, and library, would be on display in the four existing bank lobbies for the next 30 days, and that these models would be rotated from bank to bank in order that all displays could be seen during the month at any one bank. (copy of report attached.) Mayor Gavin now read a proposed resolution commending the squadron adoption plan and 6 v'Colonel Floyd Taylor, who conceived and organized the squadron adoption program, and stated that he would entertain a motion for the passage of this proposed resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 554 WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, feels that the Squadron Adoption Program which was instituted for the single purpose of creating a better understanding between members of the civilian and military communities of Wichita Falls has truly met with success in this endeavor; and, WHEREAS, at the time of the passage of this resolution some twenty-seven (27) civic groups and institutions within the City of Wichita Falls are actively participating in the program with military personnel stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls feels that a special commendation should be given to Colonel Floyd Taylor, who conceived and organized the Squadron Adoption Program, and those who have actively supported its cause and have be- come participants therein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: THAT the Board of Aldermen recognize that the Squadron Adoption Program has intensi- fied the mutual understanding and spirit of cooperation between the civilian and military citizenry of Wichita Falls - remaining untainted by either commercial, financial or per- sonal gain on the part of any of its participants - and in recognition thereof we do hereby pass this resolution as a public commendation of its principles and success and enjoin the citizens of Wichita Falls to perpetuate its cause. Moved by Alderman Witcher that Resolution No. 554 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor, and Wade. Nays: None ofa Item 7 Mayor Gavin read a proposed ordinance authorizing the City National Bank to transfer $66,168.74, which was on deposit with the Trust Department there for payment of City of U Wichita Falls First Mortgage Waterworks System Revenue Improvement Bonds which have been refunded, and authorizing the trust department of the bank to release this money for trans- fer to the City of Wichita Falls water and sewer revenue fund. RESOLUTION NO. 555 WHEREAS, heretofore, the City of Wichita Falls has made certain monthly deposits from its water systemunds to an account Revenue ImprovementeBondsedwhichyisfheldhbyathelTrusteDepartment of xas, First the Waterworks System City National Bank in Wichita Falls. WHEREAS, as such outstanding bond indebtedness was refunded as of April 1, 1963, these funds are no longer necessary to provide further principal and interest payments, and the balance of this account in the amount of $66,168.74 should be transferred to the City of Wichita Falls Water and Sewer Revenue Fund, Account #81S-4-134. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: The City National Bank in Wichita Falls is hereby requested and authorized to transfer the balance of $66,168.74 from the account entitled "City of Wichita Falls, Texas, First Mortgage Waterworks System Revenue Improvement Bonds" to the City of Wichita Falls Water and Sewer Revenue Fund, Account #815-4-134. Moved by Alderman Burross that Resolution No. 555 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor, and Wade. Nays: None 8 A memorandum from Mr. H. P. Hodge, Jr. , City Attorney, to Mr. Jack Davis, City Manager, requesting authority to settle a claim, and the passage of an appropriate ordinance to provide funds to pay this claim was read. Moved by Alderman Burross that this claim in the amount of $150.00 be settled, and further moved that Ordinance No. 207S be passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2075 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 23-G-9; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor, and Wade. Nays: None ' A memorandum from Mr. Jack Davis, City Manager, to the Board of Aldermen recommending �: and requesting that Charles M. Parker, M.D., M.P.H., who is the Director of The Wichita Falls City-County health Unit, be appointed health officer for the City of Wichita Falls in addition to his present duties. Moved by Alderman Burross that Dr. Charles M. Parker be appointed health officer for the City of Wichita Falls. Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and passed unanimously. V 1 10 Mr. John P. Ruhmann, Director of Public Services, and Mr. John B. Upchurch, associate of Joe E. Ward, Consulting Engineer, recommended that subject to approval of the U.S. Public Health Service, a contract be awarded to Patrick Harrison, Inc., of Golden, Colorado, in the amount of $661,485.00 for the construction of intercepting outfall sewer, lift sta- tion, and force main, Section B of Project WBC-TEX-231. A recommendation from Forrest and Cotton, Inc. , Consulting Engineers, that the contract specify vitrified clay pipe with poured joints was also read. Moved by Alderman Burross that contract for sewer construction in the amount of $661,485.00 be awarded to Patrick Harrison Inc. , of Golden, Colorado, on the approval of the U. S. Public Health Service. Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and passed unanimously. 619 ------ A memorandum to Mr. Jack Davis, City Manager, from Jim Thornton, Director of Parks and Recreation was read regarding the bids to supply the materials for the lighting of 11 baseball fields and recommending that all bids be rejected, and requesting authority to re-advertise for bids on the lighting of these fields on the basis of furnishing both materials and labor be authorized. Moved by Alderman Wade t;hat all bids submitted on March 18, 1964 for material to use in lighting of park baseball fields be rejected, and that authorization be granted to re-advertise for bids on the basis of labor and material to light these park baseball and football fields. Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and passed unanimously. Moved by Alderman Witcher that the low bids to furnish the following equipment be awarded to the firms as specified: a. Award bid for 1/2 Ton pickup truck for Engineering Department to W. 0. Waites Ford on their low net bid of $1,476.60 b. Award bid for two four-door sedans, one each for the park department and Planning Engineer to W. 0. Waites Ford on their low net bid of $3, 139.00. c. Award bid for two station wagons for the Fire Department to W. 0. Waites Ford on their low net bid of $4,236.00. d. A contract for two station wagons for the Police Department be awarded to W. 0. Waites Ford on their low net bid of $4,436.00. e. A contract for nine police cars be awarded to W. 0. Waites Ford on their low net bid of $9,935.00 f. That contract for a one-half ton pickup for the Park Department be awarded to Morgan Motor Company on their low net bid of $917.85 g. That contract for 60 tons of fertilizer for the Park Department be awarded to Holder Grain and Fertilizer Company of Iowa Park, Texas, on their low bid of $4,130.00. h. That contract to furnish one lawn mower as specified, for the Park Depart- ment be awarded to Catto Putty Company on their low net bid of $1,025.64 i. That the contract for one police car to replace a car which was involved in an accident at MKT Railroad tracks and Primrose Raod, and which sus- tained total damage, be awarded to Morgan Dodge on their low net bid of $10355.00, and since this was not a car scheduled for replacement during the present fiscal year, it was recommended that an appropriation ordin- ance in the amount of $2,000 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wallander and passed unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 2076 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 23-Z-4; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Witcher that Ordinance No. 2076 appropriating $2,000.00 for the replacement of one police car be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor, and Wade. Nays: None A memorandum from Mr. Robert S. Jolliff, Director of Public Safety, to Jack Davis, 13 �.City Manager, requesting additional appropriation of funds for the replacement of a 1956 Chevrolet assigned to the Fire Marshal's Office, was read which also stated the need for replacement of this car due to the extensive repairs and exhorbitant cost of maintenance. n ORDINANCE NO. 2077 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 39-Z-4;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Burross that Ordinance No. 2077 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor, and Wade. Nays: None 620 Item 14 Moved by Alderman Wade t;hat the contract to supply a new 750 GPM Pumper Cab-over- Truck for the Fire Department, be awarded to International Harvester Company, Wichita Falls, Texas, on their net bid of $16,344.13, and further moved that Ordinance No. 2078 appropria- ting the funds for the purchase of this truck be passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2078 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 24-Z-4; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Motion seconded by Alderman Wallander and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor, and Wade. Nays: None VV/15 Moved by Alderman Wallander that Tax Adjustments 862 through 1000 be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and passed unanimously. �/16 Moved by Alderman McBride that an additional $921.69 be allocated from Park bond funds for the extension of the irrigation system at Jaycee Park. Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and passed unanimously. �17 Moved by Alderman Burross that permission be granted to advertise for bids on the Taft V Street Bond project, and that permission to advertise for bids on the Maurine Street project be authorized. Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and passed unanimously. °18, Moved by Alderman Wallander that authorization be granted to negotiate for drainage easements as provided in Highway Commission Minute Order No. 53668 concerning improvements f on Farm-Market Road 369. Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and passed unanimously. 19 Mr. Thelbert Martin, Attorney, was recognized and took the floor on behalf of Dr. Egdorf to request that the ordinance controlling the noise of air conditioners which they had proposed, be passed. During the discussion Dr. and Mrs. Egdorf both appeared on behalf of the proposed ordinance. A general discussion was then held by Mayor Gavin, Alderman Burross, City Manager Jack Davis, City Attorney H. P. Hodge, Jr., Assistant City Attorney Bill Gowan, and Mr. Martin regarding this proposed ordinance, and the present anti-noise ordinance now in effect. It was recommended by Mr. Jack Davis, City Manager, that this proposed ordinance not be passed until all procedures for relief have been taken under the present ordinance. After further discussion it was decided that an amendment would be made to the existing anti-noise ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 2079 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1375 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1943 BY ADDING TO SUCH SECTION PARAGRAPH (o) . PARA- GRAPH REFERS TO NOISES CAUSED BY CONDITIONING OR COOLING EQUIPMENT AND REQUIR- ING THAT MEASURES BE TAKEN TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE NOISE AND THAT SUCH CONDITION- ING SYSTEMS BE KEPT IN PROPER OPERATING CONDITION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Moved by Alderman Burross that Ordinance No. 2079 amending Ordinance No. 1375 be passed, and declaring an emergency. Motion seconded by Alderman Wallander and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor, and Wade. Nays: None /Item 20 Mayor Gavin now read a report prepared by Mr. R. S. Joiliff, Director of Public Safety, addressed to Mr. Jack Davis, City Manager, regarding the animal control division of his department, and then read a proposed ordinance providing for the licensing of all dogs within the corporate limits, and other provisions for the control of canines. ORDINANCE NO. 2080 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1784 AND 1802 AND PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF ALL DOGS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS; PREVENTING DOGS FROM RUNNING AT LARGE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; AUTHORIZING THE IMPOUNDING AND DESTRUCTION OF DOGS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 621 After the reading of the proposed ordinance, Mayor Gavin asked if there were those Item 20, cont'd. in the audience who wanted to speak regarding this proposed ordinance. Mr. Foye Sandefur, owner of Sandefur's Pet Shop, was recognized and had some comments regarding the permits required by the proposed ordinance as related to personal property tax on inventories. Mr. Curtis Price was next recognized and took the floor stating that he was repre- senting the letter carriers, meter readers, and all other delivery men as regards to con- trol of dogs through this ordinance. Mr. Preston McCoy was recognized and stated his views, and requested that should this proposed ordinance be passed that it be strictly enforced. Patricia Cochran and Mr. Ed Boswell were also recognized, and gave their views on the proposed ordinance and regulation, licensing, etc. of dogs. Moved by Alderman Wallander that Ordinance No. 2080 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor, and Wade. Nays: None At this time Mr. Jolliff, Director of Public Safety, presented plans for a proposed new pound to be constructed on the present site. Moved by Alderman McBride that the construction of the new pound be authorized, and that the sum of $10,000.00 be granted for the construction of same. Motion seconded by Alderman Wallander and passed unanimously. A memorandum from Mr. Jack Davis, City Manager, to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, 21 regarding the public hearing held Monday, March 23, 1964, regarding utility reimbursement contracts between the City and developers, and regarding dedication of park land by devel- opers, and stating his recommendations regarding each, was read.In conjunction with this, Mayor Gavin read a proposed resolution setting the City's policy on utility reimbursement and an additional proposed resolution setting the City's policy regarding the reservation of land for parks by developers. Mr. Robert Seabury was recognized and asked for clarification on the proposed policy on park land and was answered by Mr. Jack Davis, City Manager. RESOLUTION NO. 556 WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls has reviewed the policy of the City concerning reimbursement contracts entered into with land developers, and finds that, since this p6licy went into effect, the City has entered into such contracts wherein the City assumed obligations in the total amount of two million, two hundred five thousand, three hundred eleven and 49/100 dollars ($2,205,311.49) for water and sewer line exten- sions; that the City has paid out a total of one million, six thousand, two hundred two and 87/100 dollars ($1,006,202.87) under such contracts, and there is still an outstanding obligation under these contracts in the amount of one million, one hundred ninety-nine thousand, one hundred eight and 62/100 dollars ($1,199,108.62) ; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen is of the opinion that this constitutes an improper expenditure of public funds, and that such policy is contrary to the public interest, and that such policy should be discontinued. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TIIE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF TIIE CITY OF WICHITA .FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. Hereafter, the City of Wichita Falls shall not enter into reimbursement contracts for the extension of water and sewer lines as provided for under Resolution No. 297; Resolution No. 297 is hereby repealed insofar as it provides for reimbursement con- tracts wherein the City participates in the cost of extending water and sewer mains. Section 2. In cases where water and sewer lines, streets and storm sewers of a size larger than that necessary to serve the subdivision is required by the City, the difference in cost between the sizes required and those necessart to serve the subdivision shall be paid by the City, as set out in Resolution No. 297. At the time the requirement of the over- size lines or streets is made, the City and the developer shall enter into a contract to provide for the City's obligation to pay the additional cost; if the City is not financially able to assume such obligation, then there shall be no such requirement of oversized lines or streets. Section 3. The developer of any subdivision for which the plans and specifications for water and/or sewer lines have been approved by the City, and contracts have been awarded, as of the date of the passage of this resolution, shall be entitled to receive reimbursement contracts under the old policy set out in Resolution No. 297. 622 Item 21 Moved by Alderman Burross that Resolution No. 556 be passed. cont'd. Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor, and Wade. Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 557 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. Hereafter, no developer of a subdivision within the City shall be required to donate or dedicate any park land in any subdivision. However, before any Plat and sub- division is approved, the following requirements with reference to park lands shall be met. Section 2. For each thirty single family units in a subdivision, one acre of land shall be reserved for park purposes. If the subdivision is of such size that the park site shall contain less than two and one-half acres, such site should be located on the peri- meter of the subdivision so that the land may be integrated with park land from other subdivisions. Section 3. In a subdivision composed of duplexes and apartment houses, one acre of land shall be reserved for park use for each one hundred persons to be accomodated in such multiple dwelling units. Section 4. In a subdivision having both single family dwellings and multiple dwellings, one acre shall be reserved for park purposes for each thirty single family units, and one acre shall be reserved for each one hundred people to be accommodated in such multiple dwellings. Section 5. The City shall have the option to purchase the land so reserved for park purposed for a period of one year after the plat of the subdivision is finally approved; the price to be paid by the City to the developer shall be based on the fair market value of the raw land, plus the pro rata part of all development cost attributable to the park land so purchased, including abutting streets and utilities necessary to serve the park land. The City shall have the option to purchase all or any part of the land so reserved. In the event the City does not exercise its option to purchase the land within the one year period, the developer may develop such land in any way approved by the Planning Board. Section 6. Resolution No. 114 and Resolution No. 395 are hereby repealed. Moved by Alderman Wade that Resolution No. 557 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher, Claytor, and Wade. Nays: None �f Item 22 Moved by Alderman McBride that reimbursement payments now due be approved in the following amounts: Skyline Developers, Inc., Sewer, Fountain Park Section 2-A, from September 17, 1962 to September 17, 1963; $101.22 Skyline Developers, Inc. , Sewer, Fountain Park Section 1-D, from January 3, 1962 to January 3, 1963; $8.99 Skyline Developers, Inc., Sewer, Fountain Park Section 1-D, from January 3, 1963 to January 3, 1964; $30.58 Skyline Developers, Inc. , Sewer, Fountain Park Section 1-A, from August 24, 1962 to August 24, 1963; $123.88 Skyline Developers, Inc. , Sewer, Fountain Park Section 1-A, from August 24, 1961 to August 24, 1962; $32.47 Skyline Developers, Inc., Water, Fountain Park Section 2-A, from May 3, 1961 to May 3, 1962; $56.79 Skyline Developers, Inc. , Water, Fountain Park Section 2-A, from May 3, 1962 to May 3, 1963; $835.90 Skyline Developers, Inc. , Water, Fountain Park, Section 1-A, from January 30, 1961 to January 30, 1962; $309.71 Skyline Developers, Inc., Water, Fountain Park Section 1-A, from January 30, 1962 to January 30, 1963; $788.24 Skyline Developers, Inc. , Water, Fountain Park Section 1-A, from January 30, 1963 to January 30, 1964; $1,174.49 623 Skyline Developers, Inc., Water, Fountain Park Section 1-D, from January 1, _ 1962 to January 1, 1963; $27.44 Item 22, cont'd. Skyline Developers, Inc. , Water, Fountain Park Section 1-D, from Januar 1, 1963 to January 1, 1964; $225.52 y W. B. Featherston, Sewer, Beverly Drive between 9th and Seymour Highway, from April 10, 1963 to April 10, 1964; $4.00 Eden Hills Development Company, Sewer, East Eden Hills Section A & A-1 Exhibit A, from January 13, 1961 to January 13, 1962; $82.93 Eden Hills Development Company, Sewer, East Eden Ifills Section A 4 A-1 Exhibit A. from January 13, 1962 to January 13, 1963; $141.62 Eden Hills Development Company, Sewer, East Eden Hills Section A & A-1, from January 13, 1963 to January 13, 1964; $217.51 McKenney-Seabury Co. , Sewer, Sections 1 and 2 of Sun Valley Addition, from March 1, 1963 to March 1, 1964; $559.23 Robert M. Puckett, Sewer, East Eden Hills Section A-2 and A-2 Exhibit A, from March 9, 1963 to March 9, 1964; $33.58 Robert M. Puckett, Sewer, East Eden Hills Section A-2 and A-3 Exhibit A, from March 9, 1962 to March 9, 1963; $8.78 International Paper Company, Sewer, Southwinds Estate Addition, Section 1, from March 1, 1963 to March 1, 1964; $402.31 Mary Lillian Singleton, Acting Independent Executrix of the Estate of George Singleton, Water, Singleton Addition, from April 1, 1963 to Apri 1, 1964; $1,719.96 Eden Hills Development Company, Water East Eden Hills Section A f, A-1 Exhibit A, from January 13, 1961 to January 13, 1962; $357.94 Eden Hills Development Company, Water, East Eden Hills Section A $ A-1 Exhibit A. from January 13, 1962 to January 13, 1963; $686.37 Eden Hills Development Company, Water, East Eden Hills Section A A-1 Exhibit A, from January 13, 1963 to January 13, 1964; $1,000.15 McKenney-Seabury Co. , Water, Section 1 and 2 of Sun Valley Addition, from March 1, 1963 to March 1, 1964; $2,056.99 International Paper Company, Water, Southwinds Estate Addition, Section 1, from March 1, 1963 to March 1, 1964; $2,157.93 Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and passed unanimously. Moved by Alderman Wade that minutes of the following boards and commissions be accepted: 23/-v v a. Park Board - March 9, 1964 b. Planning Board - March 11, 1964 c. Traffic Commission - March 17, 1964 Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and passed unanimously. A memorandum from Mr. J. P. Ruhmann, Director of Public Services, addressed to Mr. 24 U� Jack Davis, City Manager, was read regarding easements for the off-site main for the Sey Vista Sanitary Sewer Project, further stating that in some cases it had been impossible to negotiate with the property owners, and requested authority to condem easements for same. Moved by Alderman Wade that authority be granted to condem the necessary easements for the Sey Vista Sanitary Sewer. Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and passed unanimously. It was stated by Mr. Neighbors, Director of Finance and Assistant City Manager, that 25 due to the extent of the audit necessary this year the budgeted funds were insufficient to pay for the annual audit by the amount of $5,600.00, and requested that an ordinance be passed authorizing an appropriation in this amount. ORDINANCE NO. 2081 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 7-F-4; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 624 Item 25 Moved by Alderman McBride that Ordinance No. 2081 be passed. cont'd. Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, Witcher, McBride, Claytor, and Wade. Nays: None 26 Mayor Gavin now remarked that this being his last time to preside at a full Council session he would like to make some comments on the aldermen who had served on the Council with him, and then made the following remarks: That Alderman Dr. D. Cliffore Burross was one of the most intelligent, preceptive, and conscientious citizens to ever serve on the Council. That Dr. Al T. Witcher, who was leaving the Council after two terms, had been looked to for advice, and that no problem had ever been too minor for him to consider. Alderman Claytor was referred to by the Mayor as a very deep person, dedicated to doing the right thing. Alderman McBride was termed as the least argumentative member of the Council, but the one to whom the Council looked to for well-reasoned solutions on any problem. The Mayor stated that Alderman Don Wade, who is completing a two-year term, had never been too busy for any person's problems, and that for this reason had probably been the busiest one of the Aldermen. Alderman Winston Wallander, who had previously announced his resignation in order to run for the Mayor's psot, was praised as being a good, moral person, whose aims for the City have been inclusive of all people, and as an example cited Alderman Wallander's action in announcing his resignation far enough in advance in order to give candidates ample time to campaign for the post he was vacating. The Mayor concluded his laudatory comments by stating that he did not think it would ever be possible to find a more dedicated, loyal, Christian group of men associated to- gether for the betterment of all citizens. At this time Alderman Claytor spoke for the entire Council, and expressed their regards and appreciation of Mayor John J. Gavin, and further stated that it was their belief that the City of Wichita Falls had never had a better Mayor, and possibly would never have a better Mayor than Mayor John J. Gavin had been, even though many times it meant a sacrifice of time that could have been spent with his family or in pursuit of his own business interests. There being no further business it was moved by Alderman Claytor that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Wade and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen then adjourned at 10:52 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this the �r� L day of �, .���' , 1964. ff ayor ATTEST: tr�2� City Clerk M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Board of Aldermen DATE: March 30, 1964 FROM: Jack Davis, City Manager SUBJECT: Capital Improvements Report For your information we have compiled a report showing the status of all items of the Capital Improvement Bond Program of 1963. A brief summary of each phase is included within the report with detail following the summary. Bear in mind that this report is as of March 15, 1964 and will be out of date by the time you receive it and will become more obsolete each day. We will try, however, to keep these current and furnish you this information regularly. Jack Davis City Manager JD:aw STATUS OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AS OF MARCH 15, 1964 The following summary will itemize the status of each project which was included in the Capital Improvement Program approved by the voters on June 4, 1964, This report will indicate the progress which has been achieved in the past ten and one-half months on the Capital Im- provement Program, STREETS Of the thirteen major street projects included in the program, engineering work has been performed on seven projects utilizing the aid and assistance of four consulting engiii,2rii_, fi and the staff of the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. These projects are progressing rapidly with right-of-way maps and deed descriptions having been completed and furnished to the Right-of-Way Division on five of these projects. Preliminary engi- neering studies are in progress on the remaining projects and detailed plan preparation will begin at such time as all necessary surveying and study has been completed. A detailed status of each project is outlined as follows: KELL BOULEVARD FROM HOLLIDAY TO GALVESTON: An engineering contract was awarded to Carter and Burgess on June 5, 1964. Engineering surveys have been completed as well as preliminary plan- ning and working out of alignment and geometric details. Right-of-way maps and deed descriptions have been completed, and the acquisition of right-of- way for this project is well under way. Due to the number of pieces of right- of-way to be purchased and cleared, it is estimated that this project will not be ready to advertise for bids until the fall of 1964, with a completion date of spring of 1965. PIERCE STREET FROM NINTH TO SEYMOUR HIGHWAY: An engineering contract was awarded to Ernest Lee and Associates for the preparation of plans, specifications, and right-of-way maps. Right-of- way acquisition is presently under way with a tentative construction commence- ment date of July, 1964. This project should be completed in the fall of 1964. KEMP BOULEVARD FROM NINTH TO KELL: Some preliminary engineering has been performed on this project by the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. No actual construction is scheduled for the present fiscal year, HARDING STREET FROM ROSEWOOD TO THOMPSON ROAD: An engineering contract was awarded to Biggs and Matthews, Consulting Engineers, for the preparation of plans, specifications, and right-of-way maps. Due to the necessity to construct a new bridge over Holliday Creek, this project was let without having all of the right-of-way acquired. At present the bridge is 95% complete, and all right-of-way negotiations have been completed which will now allow for the construction of the roadway por- tion of the project anticipated to be completed by late summer. KELL BOULEVARD FROM KEMP TO FAIRWAY: An engineering contract for this project was awarded to Carter and Burgess for preparat-ion of r'-�ns, specifications, and right-of-way documents. At present all of the surveying and preliminary engineering has been completed and completed right-of-way maps are scheduled for completion April 15. Right- of-way negotiations will begin immediately after that date so that an early fall construction commencement date can be met. Anticipated completion date is early summer of 1965, barring unforeseen delays in right-of-way acquisi- tion. FAIRWAY BOULEVARD FROM FM-369 TO SEYMOUR HIGHWAY: An engineering contract was awarded to Harry Gray, Consulting Engineers, for this project. Surveys are 90% complete and preliminary geometrics and cost estimates are presently being prepared. It is presently planned to be- gin construction in early fall of 1964, barring unforeseen right-of-way dif- ficulties. MAURINE STREET FROM NORTH BEVERLY TO RED RIVER EXPRESSWAY: The Engineering Division has completed plans, specifications, and right- of-way documents for this project, and bids are to be received for its con- struction in April. Right-of-way negotiations are approximately 50% complete at present. Construction will be completed before September 1, 1964. HATTON ROAD FROM JACKSBORO HIGHWAY TO WINDTHORST ROAD: Due to the revised schedule of the beginning date of the proposed -2- Cruse Junior High School, this project has been delayed accordingly. Present schedules call for no work to be done on this project during the present fiscal year. ROSEWOOD FROM DUNCAN TO LOOP 165, INCLUDING THE GRADE CROSSING OF FWD & MKT RAILROAD YARDS: Surveying for this project is being done at the present time. The two projects as previously set up in the Capital Improvement Program have been combined for construction expediency. Preliminary negotiations have been started with the railroads concerning the rail grade crossings and proposed signa.lization plans. LAKE ROAD FROM ARCHER TO FM-369: Preliminary engineering and surveying has been completed on this pro- ject by the Engineering Division. Negotiations have been begun with the Fort Worth and Denver Railroad for right-of-way. At present there is no proposed construction schedule on this project. TAFT FROM ARCHER TO FM-369: Plans, specifications, and right-of-way maps have been completed by the Engineering Division. Present schedules call for construction com- mencement June 1, with completion in early fall. A new bridge will be built over McGrath Creek which has been a traffic hazard for many years. FM-369 FROM LAKE ROAD TO BARNETT: The City's portion of the cost of this project consists of curb and gutter and some drainage facilities. The Engineering Division has worked closely with the Texas Highway Department during plan preparation, and the present anticipated date of construction commencement is mid-summer of 1964. FLOOD STREET FROM LOOP 165 TO PARK STREET: No work has been done on this project to date, and present schedules do not anticipate any engineering work on the project during this fiscal year;. ARCHER FROM TAFT TO GRANT: Some preliminary engineering has been done on this project, but it is presently scheduled for construction during the latter part of the Bond program. -3- AEKTAL TOPOOKAPHIC MAPS: 15c mapping contract has been completud ulich provides the City with complato topographic coverage of thy: 6ntire city limits. These maps, with a contour interval of two feet, will enable the City to adequately plan drainage facilities and aid in the Master Planning of a Master Street and Drainage Plan for the City of Wichita Falls. DRAINAGE A contract was awarded to forrcat & Gotton, Consulting Engineers, for the preparation of a Master Drainage Plan for portions of the City. This study is presently 50% complete and should be submitted for approval in the late summer of this year. Of the seven specific drainage projects as outlined in the Bond Program, t-hroc have had any appreciablc amount of engfururing study. These are as tol lows ; ANOOKYUL DRAINACE PROJECI : A contract was awarded to Forrest and Got ton for tho preparation of counLruation plans for this project. At pc. suuu, cogineering surveys are 50'.'''' Complete. A preliminary layout has Uen approved and final plans should be forLhooming in the late. ��iammer, FAIRWAY AND FM-369 PROJEWI; Surve, ing for this projeeL haj been wowplAed and preparation of pre- liminary plans are now in progtos3 by thn Enginvexing Division. It is pres- ently scheduled to include this pro jent: in rhc Fairway Boulevard engineering nontract so that construction of the roadway and drainage can be properly corralated. PIUM CREEK PR0301: Allocation of Federal funds have brought, this project to the top of the stack in recent weeks. This project will be dusigned and constructed by the U,S. Corps of Engineers, with the City participating in right-of-way acquisi- tion and utility relocation. It is presently planned for construction com- mencenent in late fall of 1964. -4- TRAF'F IC Of the thirteen major traffic signalization projects included in the program, there has been a considerable amount of preliminary engi- neering work performed, The majority of the projects will involve the signalization of major intersections of streets to be improved under the Bond Program, therefore, the actual design and installation of equipment will await completion of final plans and coristructions of the street facilities. Each project which presently has a ,status is described as follows: DOWNTOWN SYSTEM: The preliminary design of this project is nearing completion with the first contract to be advertised for bids in 45 to 60 days. The project is being broken down into two eontract ., the first being for the installation of al I c,.-,)a lu [t , a :It:, poles, and signal heads. The second contract will so ,, .i-ohing the control equipment which will. '- 4 >1st.alled by City forces, PIERCE STREET INTERSECTIONS: The Pierce Street project will involve 07ree signalization projects which will provide for the intersections of Ninth, "Tenth and Seymour High- way with Pierce Street„ All of the engineering work has been completed on this project and actual construction will awai.t the completion of the Pierce Street Paving Project. ROSEWOOD AND HARDINC INTERSECTION: The engineering has been completed on this project and construction is awaiting the completion of the 'Harding Street Paving Project. WATER The bond program provided $525,900 for the construction of water lines to provide for looping the present system at some twenty-five locations. This would provide for better equalization of pressure in various dead-end lines throughout the City. To date, one contract totalling $117,325 has been awarded which will provide for the looping of lines at eight of the locations as out- lined in the program. Preliminary plans are presently in progress for other units in this program. -5- PARKS The Capital Improvement Bond funds provided $321,000 for improvements at eleven park sites in the City. Work to be done at these sites will consist of site clearing and grading, installation of irrigation system, installation of play equipment, construction of lighted softball fields and establishment of turf at various locations. A detailed schedule of park sites, type of improve- ment to be done,, estimated completion dates and estimated costs of each phase is tabulated as follows: KIWANIS PARK Estimated Estimated Completion Date Cost Site Clearance and Grading - 60% Complete August 1964 $ 3,000 Construct Drives and Parking Areas August 1964 4$750 Install Irrigation System - Complete February 1964 11)500 Install Play Equipment - Complete January 1964 2,946 Construct Lighted Softball Park - 95% Complete April 1964 7,500 Establish Turf July 1,964 JAYCEE PAKK Install Play Equipment - Complete January 1.964 3,434 Site Clearance and Grading July 1964 Construct Drives and Parking Area August 1964 Construct Two Lighted Softball Parks February 1964 Install Irrigation System June 1964 Establish 'Turf July 1,964 Construct Restroom July 1964 WILLIXHS PARK Construct Lighted Softball Park, - 50% Complete April 1964 7,500 Install Irrigation System - Complete May 1964 12,500 Install Play Equipment - Complete February 1964 3,641 Construct Drives and Parking Areas August 1964 Construct Restrooms and Concession July 1964 Establish Turf July 1964 2,750 LOCH LOMOND PARK Site Clearance and Grading February 1964 6,975 Construct Lighted Softball Park - 30% Complete April 1964 7q500 Install Play Equipment - Complete February 1964 3,434 Install Irrigation System July 1,964 Plant Trees February 1965 Establish Turf August 1964 -6- WEEKS PARK Estimated Estimated Completion Date Cost Install Play Equipment - Complete February 1964 4,129 Install Irrigation System July 1964 Establish Turf August 1964 WESTOVER HILLS PARK Site Clearance and Grading - Complete March 1964 5,038 Install Play Equipment - Complete March 1964 3.%049 Install Irrigation System September 1964 Plant Trees February 1965 Establish Turf August 1964 SUNSET TERRACE PARK Install Irrigation System - Complete July 1.964 15,000 Install Play Equipment - Complete March 1964 3$256 Plant Trees - CQffiplk'L<, February 1965 4,100 Establish Turf July 1964 SOU'rHERN HILLS PARK Install Play Equipment - Complete March 1964 3,434 Site Clearance and Grading September 1964 3,875 Install Irrigation System August 1964 Plant Trees February 1965 Establish Turf June 1965 LA-MAR PARK Construct Restrooms and Shelter July 1964 FANNIN PARK Install Irrigation System - Complete September 1.964 7,500 Install Play Equipment - Complete March 1964 2,946 Plant 'Trees February 1964 23050 Establish Turf June> '1,965 11bRS11 PARK Install. Play Equipment - Complete completed 2$607 -7 AUDITORIUM The firm, of Pardue, Reed and Dice, Architects, was retained for the preparation of plans for remodeling of the Municipal Auditorium Building. This work which will be done in two stages will consist of (1) remodeling the auditorium proper, which will consist of new s ats, lighting, air con- ditioning, acoustical improvements, and the installation of a freight ele- vator; and (2) remodeling of the office portion of the building to provide a more efficient use of space for the City offices. Bids for the first stage of construction have been received, the contract awarded, and con- struction has already begun. Bids are scheduled to be received for the second stage of construction in September of this year with completion of all remodeling to be completed by the summer of 1965. The estimated cost of these improvements is $795,000. LIBRARY The firm of Jr , -ew and Associates was retained for prepa- --tion of plans anu specitications for remodeling of the Municipal. Library which will consist of complete rehabilitation of the existing bullAing, in- stallation of a new air conditioning system, addition of office space, and book rooms and addition of a new wing to house additional facilities, Pre- liminary plans have been approved, and the tentative data of advertisement for bids on this project is approximately 90 to 120 days off. The. estimated cost of these improvements is $250,000. POLICE STAIION The firm of Pond and Bellamy and Associates has been retained for the preparation of plans and specifications for the Police Station Building. This building will house, in addition to Police offices and jail, the Corporation Court facilities and records room. Preliminary plans have been completed and accepted by the City, and final plans are now in progress. Tentative date, of advertisement for this* project is 120-150 days off. The estimated cost of this facility is $750,000, which will be constructed on property now owned by the City which houses the Street Department at '7th and Holliday. The Street De- partment will be relocated to other Gity owned property north of the Seymour Highway adjacent to Riverside Cemetery. FIRE STATION The firm of Pond and Bellamy and Associates has been -,retained for the preparation of p,1'4ns and specifications for the Central Fire Station. This building will, house the Central offices and facilities of the Fire Department and is to be located at the southeast corner of Tenth Street and Burnett at the former site of the First Presbyterian Church. Preliminary plans have been completed, and final plans should be completed in the next 30 days. Right-of-way has been purchased and cleared, The estimated cost of this facility is $250,000. SANITARY LAND FILL The Capital Improvements program provided $125,000 to be used in set- ting up a sanitary land fill operation. To date two land fills are being used and sites for other landfills are being considered. Two crawler type tractor loaders and a transport trailer have been purchased for this operation. This operation has effectively eliminated the nuisance of burning trash at the City dump ground, and is providing a method of garbage disposal that is reclaiming property not suited for any development prior to its being filled. jANITARY SEWER Bond Funds for construction of sanitary sewer improvements were provided for in prior bond authorizations. A report of construction activities of these funds is as follows: WESTMORELAND SANITARY SEWER PROJECT: This project which serves the area west of Fairway and north of Pasadena in the section known as Westmoreland Park, was constructed at a contract price of $35,778. The Westmoreland project has been completed in its entirety. WICHITA GARDENS AND DITTOE LANE SEWER: This project, which will provide service for the Wichita Gardens area, is presently under contract amounting to $253,183, This project is approxi- mately 70 per cent completed to date. SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT: The contract was awarded for the construction of the new sewage plant facility on February 15, 1964. The contract amount was $1,258,163. Com- mencement of construction is immediate. SOUTHSIDE INTERCEPTOR MAIN: Bids have been received for the construction of the Southside Interceptor -9- which will relieve overloaded lines in the University Park, Meadowlake, Western Hills, area, The project cost is $661,485 and construction should begin in the next 30 to 60 days, SEY VISTA SANITARY SEWER: This facility, which will serve the Seymour Heights-Rancho Vista area has been awarded at a contract price of $146,09.3. Construction is presently scheduled to begin in the next .30 to 60 days, -10-