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Min 06/23/1981 61 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building June 23, 1981 Items 1 & 2 The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls , Texas, met in called session on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 8:30 o'clock A.M. , with the following members present. Kenneth Hill Mayor Gene Shearman John Hampton, Jr. Carol Russell Aldermen Curtis Smith James B. Thomas Horace 0. Boston Stuart Bach City Manager H. P. Hodge, Jr. City Attorney Wilma J. Thomas City Clerk Fred Werner Director of Finance The invocation was given by Alderman Hampton. Item 3 Moved by Alderman Thomas that minutes of the meeting held June 2, 1981 , be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Shearman, and carried unanimously. Item 4a A proposed ordinance was presented authorizing the advertisement of bids for the 1981 Community Development Assessment Paving Program. ORDINANCE NO. 3798 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF AVENUES, STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, DESIGNATED AS THE 1981 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PAVING PROGRAM, MAKING PROVISION FOR THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTIES, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS PRE- PARED BY THE CITY ENGINEER, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS AND PRO- VIDING SUNDRY OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Ordinance No. 3798 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell . Alderman Thoma-s asked about the cost of construction. Director of Public Works Ernest Lillard stated that it is assessed only the amount by which the pro- perty is enhanced by these improvements. This is the maximum amount which may be assessed. Alderman Thomas asked if these streets were a portion of those which may re- quire a lot of drainage work? Mr. Lillard stated that these streets are high and dry now, but after this group we will see the prices coming in much higher because in some cases it may be cheaper to purchase the property than to pave the street. Some of the streets will be a superficial paving. The question was asked if this is the proper way to do it, or should we spend the extra money for a good street? Mr. Lillard stated that we can tell more about it when the bids come in. Mayor Hill asked about the curb and gutter. Mr. Lillard explained that up to this point we have always put in curb and gutter, but we are getting to the point where it may cost more than it is worth. The cost of the proposed street surface for the non-assessment paving will not be to theproperty owners--just to the City. 62 Item 4a, cont'd. City Manager Stuart Bach stated that this will reduce our maintenance, and provide some type of short-term solution. Mr. Bach stated that he has found that we can ask for a waiver of assessing certain community development paving costs. He earlier had thought it was not possible. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas , and Boston Nays: None Item 5a A proposed resolution was presented authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Sheppard Air Force Base for repairs to Runway 17-35. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2798 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH AIR FORCE PROVIDING FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF RUNWAY 17-35. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: There is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute for the City of Wichita Falls, a contract with the United States Air Force, providing for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and restoration of Sheppard Air Force Base Runway 17-35. This contract shall be substantially in the form of the draft attached hereto. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Resolution No. 2798 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Boston. Alderman Hampton confirmed that the airport will continue to be operational . The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas, and Boston Nays: Alderman Shearman Item 5b A proposed resolution was presented approving appraisals and authorizing the purchase of right-of-way on sanitary landfill road. RESOLUTION NO. 2799 RESOLUTION DECLARING NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING, APPROVING APPRAISAL, AND AUTH- ORIZING PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR THE SANITARY LANDFILL ROAD. WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire certain properties hereinafter described for the sanitary landfill road; and, WHEREAS, such properties have been appraised by an independent appraiser em- ployed by the City of Wichita Falls for this purpose, and the amount of the appra- isals have been studied by the Board of Aldermen, and copies of same are now in 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 . It is necessary to acquire the fee simple title to the following properties in Wichita Falls , Texas : 63 Item 5b, cont'd. SANITARY LANDFILL ROAD Parcels in Blocks 3 and 16, of the Southside Farms, Wichita County, Texas, described as follows : Tract 2 A 0.01 acre tract of land in the Margaret Ramsey Survey, Abstract 471 , Wichita County, Texas, and being described by metes and bounds as follows : BEGINNING at a point on the East line of Block 3, Margaret Ramsey Survey which bears N00001 '55"W 2 ,343.46 feet from the intersection of the North line of S.H. 258 and the East line of Block 3, Margaret Ramsey Survey; said point being on the East line of proposed Landfill Road 30 feet right of Station 23+33.96. THENCE N26037'20"W 32.13 feet along the East line of proposed 'landfill road to a point on the North line of Block 3, Margaret Ramsey Survey THENCE S89051 '49"E 14.38 feet along the North line of Block 3, Margaret Ramsey Survey to the Northeast corner of Block 3, Margaret Ramsey Survey THENCE S00001 '55"E 28.69 feet along the East line of Block 3, Margaret Ramsey Sur- vey to the place of beginning and containing 0.01 acre of land more or less. Tract 3 A 0.34 acre tract of land in the Margaret Ramsey Survey, Abstract 471 , Wichita County, Texas, and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the East line of Block 3, Margaret Ramsey Survey which bears N00001 '55"W 2,343.46 feet from the intersection of the North line of S.H. 258 and the East line of Block 3, Margaret Ramsey Survey; said point being on the East line of proposed landfill road 30 feet right of Station 23+33.96. THENCE S00001 '55"E 307.64 feet along the East line of Block 3, Margaret Ramsey Survey to the West line of proposed Landfill road THENCE 205.78 feet along the West line of proposed landfill road a curve to the left having a central angle of 21036'45" and a 545.5386 feet radius THENCE S68021 '20"W 20.00 feet THENCE 45.66 feet along the West line of proposed landfill road a curve to the left having a central angle of 4058'40" and a 525.5386 feet radius THENCE N26037'20"W 113.47 feet along the West line of proposed landfill road to a point on the North line of Block 3, Margaret Ramsey Survey THENCE S89051 '49"E 111 .99 feet along the North line of Block 3, Margaret Ramsey Survey to the East line of proposed landfill road THENCE S26037'20"E 32.13 feet along the East line of proposed landfill road to the place of beginning and containing 0.34 acre of land more or less. Tract 4 A 0.95 acre tract of land in the Cowherd Brothers South Side Farms Subdivision out of the Palo Pinto County School Land, Abstract 241 , Wichita County, Texas, and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the East line of proposed landfill road 30 feet right of Station 32+14.08; said point bears North 766.08 feet and East 60.00 feet from the Southwest corner of Block 16, South Side Farms Subdivision. THENCE 429.90 feet along the East line of proposed landfill road a curve to the left having a central angle of 26037 '20" and a 925.2198 feet radius THENCE S26037 '20"E 67.19 feet along the East line of proposed landfill road THENCE N63022'40"E 20.00 feet 64 Item 5b, cont'd. THENCE S26037"20"E 269.76 feet along the East line of proposed landfill road. THENCE N89051 '49"W 111 .99 feet to the West line of proposed landfill road THENCE N26037'20"W 219.33 feet along the West line of proposed landfill road THENCE N63022'40"E 20.00 feet THENCE N26037'20"W 67.19 feet along the West line of proposed landfill road THENCE 112.17 feet along the West line of proposed landfill road a curve to the right having a central angle of 6031 '23" and a 985.2198 feet radius THENCE North 338.56 feet to the place of beginning and containing 0.95 acre of land more or less. Tract 5 A 0.62 acre tract of land in the Cowherd Brothers South Side Farms Subdivision out of the Palo Pinto County School Land, Abstract 241 , Wichita County, Texas, and being described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the West line of proposed landfill road; said point bears North 427.52 feet and East 60.00 feet from the Southwest corner of Block 16, South Side Farms Subdivision. THENCE 112.17 feet along the West line of proposed landfill road a curve to the left having a central angle of 6031 '23" and a 985.2198 feet radius THENCE S26037'20"E 67.19 feet along the West line of proposed landfill road THENCE S63022'40"W 20.00 feet THENCE S26037'20"E 219.33 feet along the West line of proposed landfill road THENCE N89051 '49"W 154.97 feet THENCE North 367.66 feet to the place of beginning and containing 0.62 acre of land more or less. Total value approved in this resolution-------------------$1 ,105.00. Section No. 2. The approved value of such properties are hereby approved, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase by Warranty Deed such tracts of land in the name of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas. The authorized price to be paid for such tracts is the value as determined by the appraisal made by the independent appraiser referred to above. Section No. 3. In event the City Manager is unable to purchase any such tract for such approved value he is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be insti- tuted condemnation proceedings to obtain such tract in the name of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas. He is further authorized, when in his judgment it appears to be in the best interest of the City to do so, to purchase such property for more than the appraised value in order to save the estimated cost of condemnation. Section No. 4. The fact that the sanitary landfill presently operated by the City is almost completely filled, and a new landfill is urgently required, creates an emergency on the ground of urgent public for the preservation of the peace, health and safety of property of the City, and this resolution is declared to be an emergency measure, effective immediately. Moved by Alderman Hampton that Resolution No. 2799 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Smith, and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas , and Boston Nays: None 65 Item 5c A proposed resolution was presented authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Community Council for a project utilizing the handicapped. RESOLUTION NO. 2800 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR HIRING HANDICAPPED PERSONS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: That certain contract, a copy of which is attached hereto, between the City of Wichita Falls and the Community Council , whereby the City will utilize, on an ex- perimental basis , handicapped persons to perform certain maintenance functions for the City, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Resolution No. 2800 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Shearman. City Manager Stuart Bach explained that our contract is with Community Council and not Individual Development Center. They will be hiring the employees. The motion was carried by the following vote : Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas, and Boston Nays: None Item 6a A proposed resolution was presented awarding the bid for main water line re- placement at Memorial Auditorium. RESOLUTION NO. 2801 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR MAIN WATER LINE REPLACEMENT AT MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls advertised for bids for replacing the main water line at Memorial Auditorium; and, WHEREAS, two bids were received, and it is found that Oden Mechanical Con- tractors, Inc. , who bid $7,780, was the lowest responsible bidder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Such bid of Oden Mechanical Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $7,780 is hereby accepted, and the City Manager is authorized to enter into a contract for the City with said contractor for such project. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Resolution No. 2801 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas, and Boston Nays: None Item 7a A proposed resolution was presented approving Change Order Number One for water distribution improvements. 66 Item 7a, cont'd. RESOLUTION NO. 2802 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS FROM FAIRWAY BLVD. TO LAWRENCE ROAD. WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and Crookham & Vessels , Inc. , as contractor, entered into a contract dated May 26, 1981 , for the construction of Water Distribu- tion Improvements from Fairway Blvd. to Lawrence Road; and WHEREAS, the manufacturer of the 20" water pipe has indicated to the City a savings of $4,329.00 by the use of pretensioned pipe over prestressed pipe, and has assured the City that the pretensioned pipe is of sufficient strength to maintain city pressures; and WHEREAS, the engineers has submitted Change Order No. 1 which will decrease the contract amount by $4,329.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Change Order No. 1 to the contract dated May 26, 1981 with Crookham & Vessels, Inc. is hereby approved and the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to exe- cute the same for the City of Wichita Falls. Moved by Alderman Thomas that Resolution No. 2802 be passed. Motion seconded by Alderman Smith. Joe Smith , Director of Public Utilities , explained the difference in the two pipes for the amount of fill over the pipe. The motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Shearman, Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas, and Boston Nays: None Item 8b Authority was requested to advertise for bids for construction of the landfill access road. Moved by Alderman Thomas that authority be granted to advertise for bids, as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Shearman, and carried unanimously. Item 8c Permission was requested to advertise for bids for improvements to Bellevue Park. Bill Hursh and Mike Lovely presented plans for the reconstruction of Bellevue Park. A sunken botanical garden is proposed where the tennis courts are now. They will use concrete walls for the time capsule, and also in connection with the bo- tanical garden. Restrooms will also be included. The playground will be consol - idated in one unit with paraplegic access. They also plan good color area through- out the park. Off-street parking will be provided. They do not anticipate any picnic tables. Benches will be provided. Mayor Hill asked where the location will be for the sculpture? It will be located nearer the 9th Street side. Trees will remain. A walk system will be de- veloped, as well as a lighting system. Mayor Hill noted that we also need additi- onal trees in our cemeteries. 67 Item 8c, cont'd. Alderman Shearman asked how much the upkeep would be in this park? It was stated that it would be more than most of them. He also asked about traffic. Scotland Park has the highest. Bellevue would come in second or third. If they counted the traffic on Broad, Holliday, 8th, and 9th, it would be higher than Scotland. Alderman Smith estimated that one additional employee in this park would be sufficient for maintenance. He feels it is a well designed plan, and would be an ideal place for this sculpture. Alderman Thomas asked about the usage of the park. Mr. Hursh stated that a large number of children come in from out of town to this park for activities. We have more adult residents there. Most of the children who use this park are not Wichita Falls children. Playground equipment will be used mostly by 6-12 year olds. Alderman Hampton noted that he had observed various ages using this park. Moved by Alderman Hampton that authority be granted to advertise for bids, as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried by the following vote: Ayes : Mayor Hill , Aldermen Hampton, Russell , Smith, Thomas, and Boston. Nays: Alderman Shearman Item 8d Permission was requested to advertise for bids on the 1981 Community Develop- ment paving program. This program will not have curb and gutter, and will not be assessed against the property owners. Moved by Alderman Thomas that authority be granted to advertise for bids , as requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Hampton, and carried unanimously. Item 8a Charles Dunham, Architect, presented plans for the renovation of the old church building at 7th and Bluff for the city hall annex building. Only the main floor will be remodeled at this time. Mr. Dunham explained the existing conditions of the old building. The front area will be used for taking care of tickets. There will be a bookkeeping area and office space, lounge and toilets. There will be storage above Mrs. McNair' s office. A corridor will go back to an entry way, and into the court room. There will also be offices for an attorney, secretary, judge, and restrooms. Airconditioning requirements were discussed. He stated that parking space is adequate. There will be 12-15 employees , and 65-70 parking spaces. A false stucco facade is planned for the exterior of the building, with court- yards. Existing casement windows will be removed, and permanent type windows will be installed. The South side facade extensions will be an additive alternate. Alderman Russell requested that sprinkler heads for the planting areas be provided. Moved by Alderman Hampton that authority be granted to advertise for bids for the renovation of the city hall annex building. Motion seconded by Alderman Russell , and carried unanimously. Alderman Russell commended Mr. Dunham for the most structured architectural presentation that she has ever sat through. 68 The Board of Aldermen recessed at 9:35 A.M. for an executive session on per- sonnel and pending litigation. The meeting resumed at 10:16 A.M. Item 9b Moved by Alderman Thomas that Perry Goolsby and Jacque Allen be appointed to the Planning Board for three-year terms to expire in May 1984; that Tim Fambrough be appointed Chairman for a two-year term to expire May 1983. (Mr. Fambrough will replace Charles Dunham, who is leaving the city. ) Motion seconded by Alderman Smith, and carried unanimously. The Board of Aldermen adjourned at 10:20 A.M. PASSED AND APPROVED this 72'41 day of e, 1981 . Mayor ATTEST: L;I'ty Clerk 6/4/81 A.2-9 This agreement made and entered into this the day of 1981, by and between the Department of the Air Force, hereinafter called Department, and the City of �:s Wichita Falls, Texas, hereinafter called City, WITNESSETH: Whereas, heretofore a lease was made between the Secretary of the Air Force and the City of Wichita Falls,whereby the Secretary leased to the City a tract of land in Wichita County, Texas containing 50.73 acres, more or less,to be used as a municipal air terminal operation; such lease also permitted joint utilization of the existing and proposed military runways at Sheppard Air Force Base by civil air carriers and other civil aircraft equipped with functioning two-way radio,capable Force Base control tower; of communication with Sheppard Air s -5551; -41-443-eng uch lease is Contract DA and, Sheppard Whereas, Department and City have determined that Air Force Base Runway 17-35, which is 7,000 feet long by 150 feet wide, has deteriorated, and it should be rehabilitated and restored back to its design capability; and, Whereas, Department and City have determined that entering into this agreement to share the cost of the work by Department and City is in the best interest of both the City and the United States. NOW, THEREFORE, FOR A14D IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained to be kept and agree as performed by the parties hereto, such parties hereby follows: 1. Department shall, through an independent contractor or contractors, rehabilitate and restore Sheppard Air Force Base Runway 17-35, which is 7,000 feet long and 150 feet wide, back to its design capability. 2. City will pay a share of the construction cost of this Page 3 of 5 Pages Agenda Item No. 08, �t W 6"& Rev. 6-9-81 8. Department shall make provision for inspections of the project by representatives of City and Federal Aviation Administration, and for participation by City and Federal Aviation Administration in the final acceptance of the construction project. Except for this provision, Department shall control and administer the construction contract. 9. Department shall provide to City and to the Federal Aviation Administration an audit report of all charges to the project. 10. If, for any reason, the Department does not execute the construction contract, and the project is not carried out, Department shall return to City all of the payment which City has paid Department under this agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed by their duly authorized officers as of the day and year first set out above. CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS BY: Stuart A. Bach, City Manager ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE BY: Page 5 of 5 Pages Agenda Item No. 1Z. 6/15/8 1 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WICHITA This agreement made and entered into this day of June , 1981, by and between the City of Wichita Falls , hereinafter called "City" , and Community Council, hereinafter called "Council" , WITNESSETH: WHEREAS , City and Council desire to utilize , on an experimental basis , handicapped persons to perform certain maintenance functions for City. NOW, THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the covenants hereinafter contained to be kept and performed by the parties hereto, such parties hereby agree as follows : 1. The term of this agreement shall be for three months, commencing July 1 , 1981, and expiring September 30, 1981. 2 . Council shall provide six handicapped workers and one supervisor to perform maintenance tasks for City, which tasks will generally fall into the category of "handwork" type functions. The tasks to be performed by them will generally involve litter pickup on City street right-of-way, cutting and removal of weeds, overgrowth, trash and debris from public drainage ditches and channels, weed removal from public side- walks and street medians, but the tasks will not be limited to such areas. 3. Council shall provide for insurance to cover any injuries which might occur to the workers and supervisor in the course of this experimental project. 4 . Council shall provide liability insurance in the amounts of $100, 000 and $300 , 000 for bodily injury and $50, 000 for property damage, for any claims for damages which might arise out of the activities of such workers and supervisor. In addition, Council shall indemnify and hold City harmless from all claims for damages arising out of the activities of the workers and supervisor. Page of Pages Agenda Jt��m­No. 5 . Council shall provide a vehicle for the transportation of the project employees from a pre-determined pick up point to the designated job sites. City shall provide for the fuel , routine maintenance and storage of such vehicle. 6 . City shall provide all the tools to be used by the project employees. 7. City shall provide general training for the supervisor and project employees. 8. City shall make daily assignment of tasks to be performed by the project employees, which assignments shall be accepted by the Council ' s supervisor; such assignments shall generally fall within the areas outlined above. 9. Council shall be responsible for the completion of the work assignments in a thorough and satisfactory manner. Upon completion of tasks, City shall review the same to determine acceptability as to thoroughness and the quality of work per- formed. 10. The project supervisor will work 40 hours per week, and the project workers will work a maximum of 30 hours per week for the duration of the project. 11. Council shall , with assistance by specified City personnel, maintain daily logs of the type of work performed, the locations of the work sites and the number and hours of project personnel involved in the performance and completion of the assigned work. 12 . Council shall , with assistance by City personnel , prepare .a cost evaluation report which, among other things, shall determine the cost-effectiveness of this experimental project. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed as of the day and year first set out above. -2- Page of Agenda Item No-.