HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 5/10/1956REGULAR MEETING
Lubbock, Texas
May 10, 1956
The City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas met at 9 otclock A.M. in regular session at the
regular meeting place in the City Hall, the following members thereof being present t o-wit :
Mayor S. S. Forrest, Jr., Commissioners Lennis Baker, 0. L. Byrd, David Casey and Homer G. Maxey,
City M%nager.H. P. Clifton, City Attorney Vaughn E. Wilson, City Secretary -Treasurer Lavenia Lowe.
Absent: None.
The invocation was given by City Manager H. P. Clifton.
Motion by Commissioner Casey, seconded by Commissioner Maxey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, the following minutes of the
City Commission were read and approved:
Recessed Regular Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 20, 1956
Regular Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 26, 1956
Recessed Regular Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 27, 1956
Recessed Regular Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 2, 1956
Motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Byrd, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nagy, minutes of accounts allowed
from Warrant No. 10925 through Warrant No. 11500, both inclusive and warrant No. B2537 through
Warrant No. B2800, both inclusive were read and approved:
1,56-15-173-435Notion by Commissioner Oasgy, seconded by Commissioner Baker, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
I Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, Ordinance No. 1866 was passed
on first reading to annex $8.253acres QL land abutting and adjacent to the city limit on West 19th
Street and being located. bettumn ffiide^arid 33001 West and 17th and 21st St ; and. ex 5.08 acres
+� of land being between 58th and. 60th Street and Avenue V and V.
ORDINANCE N0. 1866
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TWO AREAS AND TRACTS ABUTTING AND ADJACENT TO THE EXISTING CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TRACT NO. 1 (ONE) BEING APPROXIMATELY 5.08.ACRES QJT OF THE NORTHWEST PART OF
THE.SOUTHEAST.QUARTER.(�) OF.SECTION 3, B7X)CK E, LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS, AND.TRACT NO. 2.(TWO) BEING
AND CONTAINING 88.253 ACRES OUT OF THE SOUTHWEST PART OF SECTION 3, BLOCK E-2, LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS,
SAID TRACTS EET G MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING FOR EXTENSION OF THE CITY LIMITS AND CORPORATE BOUNDARIES TO ANNEX THE AREAS; PROVIDING FOR
PUZZOATION AND FINAL PASSAGE UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3-A, ARTICIE 1, CHAPTER 1 OF THE CHARTER OF
THE_.CITY.OF LUBBOCK AND EXTENDING THE CITY LIMITS TO INCLUDE SAID AREAS.
56-15-173-436Motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Byrd, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea_, none voting Nay, Ordinance No. 1891 was passed
on second reading.
GWO U34-C ORDINANCE NO. 1891
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION
OF PEORIA AVENUE, 39.TH STREET, 24TH STREET, 37TH STREET, NASHVILLE AVENUE, ORLANDO AVENUE, 36TH STREET,
40TH STREET, 30TH STREET, MEMPHIS.AVENUE, 38TH STREET, 34TH STREET, QUAKER AVENUE AND LEAVEOUTS ON 6TH
STREET, AVENUE S, 15TH STREET, 17TH STREET, AVENUE N, 20TH STREET, 24TH STREET, 26TH STREET AND ON
25TH STREET, AND ONE.ALLEY IN OVERTON ADDITION, SUCH PORTIONS BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE
PAVING ASSESSMENTS OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF AND PORTIONS OF OTHER
SUNDRY STREETS, HIGHWAYS, AVENUES AND/OR ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, AND/OR ALONG THE
BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN -EVIDENCE THEREOF, ALLOCATING FUNDS.
56-15-173-437Motion by Commissioner Casey, seconded by Commissioner Baker, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, Ordinance No. 1894 was passed
on second and final reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 1894
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1695 AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK
SO AS TO.MAKE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE: ZONE CASE NO. 569 - CHANGE LOTS 9 AND 10 OF HEWETT SUBDIVISION I
IN THE. CITY OF. LUBBOCK, LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM AN "R-211 TO A. "C-1" ZONING DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO
THN FOLLOWING CONDITION: THAT A 20 FOOT ALLEY EASEPUNT EE GRANTED TO THE PUBLIC ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF
LOT 10, HEWETT SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY.OF LUBBOCK, LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELIMINATINf
THE EXISTING DEAD-EUD.ALLEY.
�6-15-173-438 Notion by Commissioner Casey, seconded by Commissioner Baker, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd_, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, Ordinance No. 1895 was passed
on second and final reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 1895
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1695, SAID ORDINANCE BEING AN APPENDIX TO THE LUBBOCK CITY CODE,
BY ADET NG.A NEW SUBSECTION TO SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1695 TO BE DESIGNATED SUBSECTION 2.128 TO
DEFINE SWIMMING SCHOOL; AND TO AMEND SUBSECTION 9.1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1695 BY ADDING THERETO A NEW
SUBDIVISION TO BE DESIGNATED.SUBDIVISION 9.1-9 TO ESTABLISH SWIMMING SCHOOLS AS A PERMITTED USE IN "C-1"
ZONES;.AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
�-15-174-439 Motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Byrd, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, Ordinance No. 1896 was passed
on second and final reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 1896
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1695 AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK
SO AS TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: ZONE CASE NO. 553- CHANGE THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN
THE SOUTHEAST ONE-FOURTH.(SE 4) OF SECTION 2, BLOCK E, LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED BY METES AND
BOUNDS IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE IN -THE FOLLOWING MANNER: (A) THAT CERTAIN STRIP OF IAND OUT OF
SAID TRACT (DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE), SUCH STRIP BEING 100 FEET IN
DEPTH AND ADJOINING THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF AVENUE A SOUTH DRIVE FROM AN "8 1" TO A "C-4"
ZONING DISTRICT, . SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT THE 30 FEET NEXT ADJOINING THE PRESENT EAST..RICHT OF WAY
LINE OF.AVENUE.A SOUTH DRIVE, OUT OF SUCH 100,FOOT STRIP SHALL BE.DEDICATED TO PUBLIC USE AS AN ACCESS
STREET; AND (B) THE REMAINDER OF.SAID TRACT DESCRIBED BY METES AND.BOUNDS IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE
(OTHER THAN SAID. 100 FOOT STRIP .ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF AVENUE A SOUTH DRIVE) FROM AN "R-1"
TO AN "M-1" ZONING DISTRICT.
6-15-174-440 The following report was given the City Commission.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CASE NO. V-049 - Application of N. M. Boyce for a Variance to permit the
construction of a.second residnnee on Lot 3, Carl Roberds Subdivision of Overton Addition to the City
of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, the.property being in an "R 3" zoning district with less than
10, 500 square feet of area in the lot. (6th Street and Avenue P)
This requested Variance was granted.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CASE NO. V-050 - Application of Morris Davis for a Variance to permit the
addition of bath facilities to a number of residences on Block 80, .Wheelocks Second Addition to the
City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, the lot areas being too small to meet requirements. (East 31st
Street and Magnolia Avenue).
This requested Varian ce was granted.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CASE NO. V-051 - Application of Paul C. Graham for a Variance to permit the
construction of a .building up to the inside property line on Lots 1, 2 and the north J of Lot 3, Block
177, Original Town Addition to the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, the property being in a "C-311
zoning district and adjacent to an "R-3" zoning district, causing a 5 foot side yard to be required at
the property line between the two zoning districts. (15th Street and Avenue N).
This requested Variance was granted.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CASE NO. V-052 - Application of R. Turner Kimmel (Broadway Church of Christ)
for a Variance to permit the construction of a building on Lot 7, Block ll ,Overton Addition to the
City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, with a 5 foot front yard instead of the required 25 foot fret
yard. (Main Street and Avenue S).
This requested Variance was granted, subject to the following condit ions :
1. That the building be placed even with the existing structure on Avenue S.
2. That a five foot side yard be observed on the north side of the property.
3. That the building be allowed on the property line on the Main Street side.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CASE NO.E-039 - Application of H. E. Griffith (Lubbock City Board of Missions
of the Northwest Texas Conference of the Methodst Church) for a Special Exception to allow the construc-
tion of a church building on Lot 9, Murry -hill Addition to the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas,
the property being in an "R-1" zoning district where churches are allowed by a conditional use permit.
(Memphis Avenue and 4Jf.th Street).
This requested Special Exception was granted with 180 days for the church to obtain the building
permit.
�-15-174-441Report was given to the City Commission as to exchange of securities covering the City of Lubbock
Depository at Citizens National Bank as set out in letter from said bank of date May 2, 1956, and in
letter addressed to Vice President of the Republic National Bank dated May 4, 1956.
May 2, 1956
Mrs. Lavenia Love
City Secretary
City of Lubbock
Lubbo do , Texas
Dear Mrs. Lowe:
We wish to withdraw from pledge $1,500,000 27/8% U.S. Treasury Notes, Series A-1958 that are held under
Safekeeping Receipt No. 57944 issued b the Republic National Bank of Dallas. We would like to pledge in
lieu of these notes a like amount of 2 % U. S. Treasury Bonds of 1963—
If this meets with your approval, we will appreciate your directing a Iatter to Mr. Nicholas F. Roberts,
Vice President, Republic National Bank, Dallas, Texas, authorizing this substitution.
Very sincerely,
Isl N. Harold Munn
Cashier
Substitution approved: /s/ A. P. Couch, Finance Officer, City of Lubbock, Texas
M-av 4, 1956
Mr. Nicholas F. Roberts, Vice President
Republic National Bank
Dallas, Texas
Dear Mr. Roberts:
In accordance with request of N. Harold Munn, Cashier of Citizens National Bank, Lubbock, Texas, this
letter is authority for withdrawal from City of Lubbock Depository at Citizens National Bank of
Lubbock, Texas , $1,5009000.00 2 7/9% U. S. Treasury Notes, Series A-1958, that are held by the City
under Safekeeping.Receipt No. 57944, .issued by the Republic National Bank of Dallas, to cover the
City's depository accounts. Withdrawal of the above securities being subject to you placing in lieu
thereof a like amount, $1,500,000.00, 2 J% U. S. Treasury Bonds of 1963, to said depository.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Lavenia Lowe
56-15-175-442 Motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Maxey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, Ordinance No. 1898 was passed
on first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 1898
AN ORDINANCE TO AMFN D ORDINANCE. NO. 1695, BEING AN APPENDIX TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK,
SUBSECTION 10.2,.BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SUBDIVISION TO BE DESICNATED 10.2-2 TO PROVIDE THAT GASOLINE,
OIL, DIESEL, AND LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES SERVICE STATIONS SHALL BE.A CONDITIONAL USE IN "C-2"
ZONING DISTRICTS.
56-15-175-443 Motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Casey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, Ordinance No. 1899 was passed
as an emergency measure.
ORDINANCE NO. 1899
AN APPROPRIATION CRDIlQANCE
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Lubbock finds it is necessary to appropriate certain
specific funds out of bond funds for an approved project, and this ordinance deals with the daily
operation of City departments in the public interest which creates an emergency; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
There is hereby appropriated out of the following described bond fund, to -wit:
Park Bond Fund
The sum $1, 900.00
For the following purpose: Construct sewer line from Park Dept. offices to existing line on West
side of Fair Park.
56-15-175-444 Motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Casey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, Ordinance No. 1900 was passed
as an emergency measure.
ORDINANCE NO. 1900
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Lubbock finds it is necessary to appropriate certain
specific funds out of bond funds for an approved project, and this ordinance deals with the daily
operation of City departments in the public interest which creates an emergency; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THERE is hereby appropriated out of the following described bond fund, to -wit:
Park Bond Fund
The sum $1300.00
For the following purpose: Install 3" meter and 3" line from existing 1811 main in Broadway to Park
Dept. offices. _
56-15-175-445 Motion by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Maxey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, Ordinance No. 1901
as an emergency measure.
ORDINANCE NO. 1901
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
and
was passed
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Lubbock finds it is necessary to appropriate certain
specific funds out of bond funds for an approved project, and this ordinance deals with the daily
operation of City departments in the public interest which creates an emergency; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
There is hereby appropriated out of the following described bond fund, to -wit:
1956 Street Improvement Bond Funds.
The sum $3005.00 ($3000.00 purchase of land and damages plus $5.00 filing fee)
For the following purpose: Purchase West 15 ft. Lot 10, Block 11, Sunset Heights, 2nd Addition for
right of way for Quaker Avenge Street Improvements.
6-15-176-446 Motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Maxey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, Ordinance No. 1902 was passed
as an emergency measure.
ORDINANCE NO. 1902
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Lubbock finds it is necessary to appropriate certain
specific funds out of bond funds for an approved project and this ordinance deals with the daily
operation of City departments in the public interest which creates an emergency; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
There is. hereby appropriated out of the following described bond fund, to wit a
1956 Street Improvement BondFunds
The sum $11,849.00 (Appraised value of property plus $5•00 filing fee).
For the following purpose: Purchase the East 60ft. of Lot 12, Block 151College Heights Addition,
including all improvements thereon.
6-15-176-447 Motion by Commissioner Casey, seconded.by Commissioner Byrd, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, Ordinance No. 1903 was passed
as an emergency measure.
ORDINANCE NO. 190
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Lubbock finds it is necessary to appropriate certain
specific funds out of bond funds for an approved project, and this ordinance deals with the daily
operation of City departments in the public interest which creates an emergency; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
There is hereby appropriated out of the following described bond fund, to -wit:
1956 Street Improvement Bond Funds
The sum $3,505.00
For the following purpose: Purchasing Lots 7 & 8 Block 4 and Lot 6., Block 5, Southmoor Addition
for right of way on 38th Street.
;6-15-176-448 Motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Maxey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, Ordinance No. 1904 was passed
as an emergency measure.
ORDINANCE NO. 1904
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Lubbock finds it is necessary to appropriate certain
specific funds out of bond funds for an approved project, and this ordinance deals with the daily
operation of City departments in the public interest which creates an emergency; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF T.HE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
There is hereby appropriated out of the following described bond fund, to -wit :
Park Bond Funds
The sum $14,000.00
For the following purpose: Additional dirt work at K. N. Clapp park.
56-15-176-449 Motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Byrd, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, Ordinance Na1905 was passed
as an emergency measure.
ORDINANCE NO. 1905
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Lubbock finds it is necessary to appropriate certain
specific funds out of bond funds for an approved project, and this ordinance deals with the daily
operation of City departments in the public interest which creates an emergency; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
There is hereby appropriated out of the following described bond fund, to -wit:
1956 Street Improvement Bond Funds
The sum $6,720.00 ($6715.00 Land & Damage plus $5.00 for filing fee).
For the following purpose: Purchase East 30 ft. Lot 11 Block 6, College Heights Addition from
Judson I. Clements for right of way, Quaker Avenue Street Improvements.
6-15-176-450 Motion by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Maxey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, (Commissioner Baker_ being absent
from the room and not voting) Ordinance No. 1906 was passed on first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 1906
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING, VACATING AND CLOSING THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 146 OF THE ORIGINAL
TOWN OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, SAID ALLEY BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS
ORDINANCE; 4M- DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MARK THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK TO INDICATE
THE CLOSING,�'VACATING, AND APANDONMENT OF SAID NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY.
6-15-177-451 Motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Byrd, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, Ordinance No. 1907 was passed
on first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 1907
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING "EXHIBIT A", OF ORDINANCE NO. 1712 DEFINING THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES,
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.AND QUALIFICATIONS OF CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF THE RANK OF "POLICE SERGEANT"
AND '.'PATROLMAN".
P6-15-177-452 Motion by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Maxey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
f Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, the following resolution was
I� passed:
RESOLUTION
GWO. 1234-A
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF IWROVEMIl1i TS, OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE NATURE.OF. GRADING, LAYING CURB AND GUTTER, PAVING AND WID4=G PORTIONS OF CERTAIN
STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND AVENUES IN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS AND CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS AND
AVENUES ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF SAID CITY, SAID IMPROVEMENTS BEING DESIGNATED AS GWO NO. 1234-A, FIXING
THE TIME AND PLACE FORA HEARING TO THE 0WNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED IN
SAID PROPERTY AND DIRECTING THE CITY. SECRETARY TO PUBLISH NOTICE ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF
THE CITY OF. LUBBOCK.. TEXAS.
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Lubbock has heretofore ordered that portions of the
streets, highways and avenues be improved by grading, installing concrete curb and gutter and paving
with caliche base and quadruple asphalt surface together with incidentals and appurtenances and
arrangement s ther efore have been made and entered into the City of Lubbock, Texas with Kerr and
Middleton, Paving Contractors., and,
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of Lubbock has caused the City Engineer to prepare and file
estimates of the cost of such improvements and estimates of the amounts per front foot to be assessed
against abutting property and the owners thereof, and. such estimates have been prepared and examined;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXASt
1.
Such estimates be and they are hereby adopted and approved.
11.
NOTICE TO THE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON THE HEREINBELOW MENTIONED PORTIONS OF STREETS, HIGH-
WAYS, . AVENUES. AND/OR ALLEYS AND TO ALL OTHERS AFFECTED:
The Governing..Body of the City of Lubbock has heretofore ordered that the following portions of
streets, highways and avenues in and along the boundary of the said City of Lubbock, Texas, be improved
by raising, grading and filling and installing curbs and gutters, storm sewers, drains and widening
where necessary on streets, highways and avenues, designated below:
It is hereby found and determined that the cost of improvements on such portions of said streets,
avenues and highways with the amount or amounts per front foot proposed to be assessed for such
improvements against the abutting property and the owns rs thereof, on the portions of said streets,
avenues and highways are as follows, to wit:
All thirty (30) foot width streets, known and designated as Unit Number 1844, the total estimated
cost of improvements is $6,242.67; the estimated amount per front foot to be assessed against the
abutting property and owners thereof for property owner curb is $1.6275; the estimated amount per
front foot to be assessed against the abutting property and owners thereof for improvements exclusive
of property owner curb is $2.221-863517 for front abutting property and $1.481242344 for side abutting
property; said thirty (30) foot width streets are specifically set forth, as the following Sub -Units of
Unit 1844;
Sub -Unit Street From To
1 E. loth Street W. Pay. L. Quirt Avenue EGL Oak Avenue
All thirty-six (36) foot width streets, known and designated as Unit Number 1845, the total estimated;
cost of improvements is $108,401.56; the estimated amount per front foot to be assessed against the j
abutting property and owners thereof for property owner curb is $1.6275; the estimated amount per front I
foot to be assessed against the abutting property and owners thereof for improvements exclusive of
property owner curb is $3.484577373 for front abutting property and $2.323051582 for side abutting
property, the estimated amount to be assessed against the Railway Crossing and the Railway Company
for the paving improvements between the rails and two feet on each side thereof is $195.79; said
thirty-six (36) foot width streets are specifically set forth as the following Sub -Units of Unit 1845;
j` Sub -Unit
Street
From
To
1
N. Hartford Ave.
S. W. Pay. L. Clovis Road
NPL
Jarvis St.
2
N. Flint Ave
S. W. Pay. L. Clovis Road
NPL
Itasca St.
3
Shallowater Drive
WPL Flint Ave.
NPL
Harvard St.
l� 4
Auburn Street
WGL Indiana Ave.
EGL
Hartford Ave.
5
Auburn Street
WGL Flint Ave.
WGL
Gary
Mi 6
Auburn Street
NPL Boaton Ave. (N. Leg).
WL Tract 572 Arnett -Benson Sub.
7
Baylor Street
WPL Sherman Ave.
EPL.Avenue
T
8
Boston Ave.
SPL Auburn St.
NPL
Amherst St.
9
Boston Ave.
NPL Amherst St.
NPL
lst Street
Sub -Unit
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Street
lst Street
Boston Ave.
Santa Fe Drive
3rd Street
21st Street
Avenue 0
E. 24th Street
E. 33rd Street
18 Teak Avenue
19 Juniper Avenue
20 King Avenue
21 E. 28th St.
22 Nutmeg Avenue
From
WPL Avenue X
SPL 2nd Place
SPL 2nd Place
EGL Santa Fe Drive.
WGL Ave. L.
SGL 24th St.
Present WPL Quirt
NPL alley North of 33rd St.
on Quirt Ave.
N. Pay. L. E. 34th St.
S. W. Pay. L. Railroad Ave.
S. W. Pay. L. Railroad Ave.
EPL Juniper Ave.
S. W. Pay. L. Railroad Ave.
To
EPL Ave. W.
NPL 3rd Street
NPL 3rd St.
WPL Detroit Ave.
EGL Ave. M
NGL 24th Place
WGL Redbud Ave.
WPL Teak Ave.
NPL E. 32nd St.
SPL E. 28th St.
NPL E. 28th St.
S. W. Pay. L. Railroad
Ave.
Ft. W. & D.C. RR ROW
All forty -tom (42) foot width streets, known and designated as Unit Number 1846, the tqt al estimated
cost of improvements is $45,342.77; the estimated amount per front foot to be assessed against the
abutting property and owners thereof for property owner curb is $1.6275; the estimated amount per front
foot to be assessed against the abutting property and owners thereof for improvements exclusive of
property owner curb is $3.033329665 for front abutting property and $2.022219776 for side abutting
property; the estimated.amount per front foot to be assessed against schools for extra width of im-
provements is $1.008; the estimated amount to be assessed against the railway crossing and the railway
company for the paving improvements between the rails and two feet on each side thereof is $73.32; said
forty-two (42) foot width streets are spe cif ically set forth as the f ollowing Sub -Unit s of Unit 1846;
Sub -Unit
Street
From
To
1
Auburn Street
EGL
College Ave.
Main Line of Seagraves
Br. P. & S.F. RR.
2
lst Street
WGL
Boston Ave.
EGL Canton Ave.
3
Canton Avenue
SGL
lst St.
NGL lst Place
4
Boston Avenue
SGL
lst St.
NGL lst Place
*6
E. 24th Street
WGL
Weber Ave.
Present WPL Quirt Ave.
All fifty-five (55) foot width streets, known and designated as Unit Number 1847, the total
estimated cost of improvements is $20,207.15; the estimated amount per front foot to be assessed against
the abutting property and owners thereof for property owner curb is $1.6275; the estimated amount per
front foot to be assessed against the abutting property and owners thereof for improvements exclusive
of property owner curb is $5.81-5248525 for front abutting property and $3.87683235 for side abutting
property; said fifty-five (55) foot width streets are specifically set forth as the following Sub -Units
of Unit 1847;
Sub -Unit
Street
From
To
1
th Street
WPL Avenue K
EPL Alley West of Ave K
2
E. 23rd Street
W. Pay. L. Avenue A
WPL Birch Avenue
3
E. 23rd Street
BPL Date Avenue
SW Pay. L. Railroad Ave.
All fifty-eight (58) foot width streets, which are to be widened from existing thrity-six (36)
foot width paving and which are requested by the abutting property owners, known and designated as
Unit Number 1848, the total estimated cost of improvements is $34,225.59; the estimated amount per
front foot to be assessed against the abutting property and owners thereof for property owner curb is
$1.6275; the estimated amount per front foot to be assessed against the abutting property and owners
thereof for improvements exclusive of the property owner curb is $6.664696086 for front abutting
property and $4.443130724 for side abutting property; said fifty -:eight (58) foot width streets are
specifically set forth as the following Sub -Units of Unit 1848;
Sub -Unit Street From To
1 Ave. K (widening) SGL 4th Street NGL 9th Street
4 Ave. J. (widening) SGL 17th Street NGL 19th Street
All fifty-eight (58) foot width streets, which are to be widened from existing thirty-six (36) foot j
width paving and which have been determined as a necessary improvement by the City of Lubbock, known an4
designated as Unit Number 1848-A, the total estimated cost of improvements is $28,872.85; the estimated
amount per front foot to be assessed against the abutting property and owners thereof for property
owner curb is $1.6275; the estimated amount per front foot to be assessed against the abutting property
and owners thereof for improvements exclusive of property owner curb is $2.709977707 for front abutting
property and $1.806651804 for side abutting property; said fifty-eight (58) foot width streets are
specifically set forth as the following .Sub -Units of Unit 1848-A;
Sub -Unit
2
3
Street
Avenue L
Avenue L
From
SGL 7t h Street
SGL l6th , Street
To
NGL loth Street
NGL 19t h Street
The east one-half of a seventy two (72) foot width street known and designated as Sub -Unit 1 of
Unit 1849, the total estimated cost of. improvements is $24,506.32; the estimated amount per front foot
to be charged against the abutting property and owners thereof for property owner curb is $1.6275;
the estimated amount per front foot to be charged against the abutting property and the owners thereof
for improvements exelusive of property owner curb is $3.656402877 for front abutting property and
$2.437601918 for side abutting property; said East one-half of a seventy two (72) foot width street is
specifically set forth as the following Sub -Unit of Unit 1849;
Sub -Unit Street From To
1 19A of Quirt Avenue SPL. E. 24th Street NPL alley N. of E. 33rd
Street
And arrangement for the making and conEtruction of such improvements with pavement of quadruple
course asphalt surface treatment (Inverted Penetration Type) and a Six (6) Inch compacted caliche base
in streets, highways, avenues and/or alleys and with pavement of Five (5) Inch concrete slab in alleys
has been made and entered -into by the City of Lubbock, Texas, and rolls or statement s showing the
proposed amounts to be assessed. against abutting property and the owners thereof have been filed with
the City, such rolls or statements showing other matters and things, and have been approved and the City
Commission of said City has fixed a time and place for hearing to the owners of property abutting upon
said portions of streets, highways, avenues and/or al]Eys, and to all others affected, at which hearing
the amounts to be assessed .against the respective parcels of abutting land and the owners theref for
improvements in the units upon which the particular parcels of property abut, the amounts of benefits
to the respective parcels of property by means of the improvements in the unit upon which the particular
property abuts, the regularity of the proceedings with reference to such improvements, the apportionment
of the cost of such improvements, and other matters and things will be determined, and after such
hearings assessments will by ordinance be made and levied, and such hearing -will be had and held by
and before the City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, in regular Commission meeting room in the
City Hall, in the City of Lubbock, Texas on the 24th day of May, 1956, at 2:30 P.M. o'clock. The rolls
or statements showing the proposed amounts of such assessments are on file in the office of the City
Secretary and copies thereof are in the office of the City Engineer of the City of Lubbock and open to
inspection of any interested parties at any time, and of all said matters and things all such owners of
.property, as well as any and others in anywise affected or interested, will take due notice.
By order of the City Commission of the City of Lubbock, this the day of
1956.
No notice other than that hereinabove provided for shall be necessary but publication of such notice
shall be due and sufficient notice to any and all persons, firms, corporations and other parties.
ill.
That a hearing be given and held by and before the Governing Body of the City of Lubbock, Texas, to
all. persons owning or claiming any property abutting_ any part or portion of said streets, highways,
avenues and/or alleys described in Section 11, of this Resolution, as well as all owning or claiming
any interest in any such property. Such hearing shall be given and held on the 24th day of May, 1956,
at 2:30 P.M. o'clock on the first floor in the City Hall, City of Lubbock, Texas and the City
Secretary is hereby directed to give notice of the time and place of such hearing, and of other matters
and facts in accordance with the terms and provisions of an Act passed at the first called session of
the 40th Legislature of the State of Texas and known.as Chapter 106 of the Acts of said Legislature
which has been adopted as an amendment to and made a part of the Charter of the City of Lubbock, Texas
and as amended by Chapter 281 Acts of the 52nd Regular Session of said Legislature. Such. notice shall
be by advertisement inserted at least three times in a._newspaper published in the City of Lubbock, Texas;
the first publication shall be made at least ten days before the said hearing. Said notice shall comply
with and be in accordance with the terms and provisions of this resolution and said Act as amended.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE GOVERNING BOIX OF'THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, THIS, THE
loth DAY.OF MAY, 1956.
ATTEST:
/a/ Lavenia Lowe
City Secretary
APPROVED:
/s/ John T. Hicker son
City. Engineer
APP ROVED :
/a/ Vaughn E. Wilson
City Attorney
/s/ S. S. Forrest, Jr.
MAYOR
56-15-179-453 Motion by Commissioner Casey, seconded by Commissioner Maxey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and l
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, the following resolution was j�
passed:
RESOLUTION
GWO 730
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS.
WHEREAS, the City Commission on the 31st day of May, 1955, passed a resolution, providing for the
curb and gutter improvement of a portion of East Broadway from Date Avenue to Zenith Avenue in the
City of Lubbock, Texas, to be done under General Work Order No. 730, and directing preparation of
plans and specifications covering the portion of East Broadway as named in said resolution,
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared and filed with the City plans and specifications for such
improvements, and same have been examined;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY CESSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS:
THAT, the plans and specifications submitted by the City Engineer covering improvements contemplated
by said resolution, BE, and the same are hereby approved and the Mayor and City Secretary are hereby
authorized and directed to advertise for bids in accordance with the "Notice to Bidders" made a
part of said specifications covering the quantities of materials needed for said curb and gutter
improvements as therein set out.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE LOTH DAY OF MAY, 1956.
ATTEST:
/p/ Lavenia Lowe
City Secretary
APPROVED:
/s/ John T. Hickerson
City.Engineer
APPROVED:
/a/ Vaughn E. Wilson
City Attorney
/s/ S. S. Forrest, Jr.
Mayor
I
'` SBth 'StTe'ot Alignment.
6-15-180-454
A Report - April 26, 1956
t was
Consider the alioment of 38th 3trcet between Avenue ";," or. tt.e .iest and
Avenue 'q:" or. the East. The Master Thoroughfare Play, as well as buiiding lines
established a 60 foot Street, 30 feet each side of the 1/4 3ection line, between
the above locations; however there are several buildings which will have to be
W11
City
arent
g
ement
removed. The estimated cost to clear the right-of-way as authorized by tt,e -ave.,
Master Thoroughfare Plan is detailed as follows: bock
C. S. Gaddis - 99 ft. frontage on kver_ue S ,� 8,4)
C. S. Gaddis - 95 ft. frontage on Avenue H 1027
Omer Bentz - 13.3 ft. strip off Tract 29 16
J. F. yowler - N.W. corner Intersection & 38th 4,�0
Durwood Bolton - 1,.E. corner Intersection " & 38th 10,83 a behalf
F. K. Snodgrass - Paris to Avenue P 1,96 1 of
Alvie Palmer - r..'.;. corner Intersection P & 3sth 5,99
W. W. Campbell - railway to Avenue J 3,50 p be
!'clam Homes
6,47 t
TOTAL 48, pa
ii
Suggested Location - Shift 30th Street to the South a sufficient distance tic erty
clear the Gaddis, Rants, Fowler, Bolton, Snodgrass and calmer properties and obta
needed Right-of-way off Southport Addition and change alignment tAst of Railway t
veer to the North from the intersection of 38th and Railway Right -of -.say to the
intersection of Avenue K and 37th Street. By this alignment, the estimated cost
is as follows:
>6-15-180-45
Southport Addition - Block 1 - 2 to 8 Inclusive 5,8, t to
Southport Addition - Block 1 - Lot 1 4,0.
Southport Addition - Block 15 - Lots 2 to 10 Inclusive 7,4c
Southport Addition - Block 15 - Lot 1
Alvie Palmer - W.W. comer of Intersection Q and 38th 5,9' nd
i-15-180-45e W. W. Campbell - 1 lot 1li of �
Joe Morris - 50 ft. on Avenue K 5�9, 1, 1956•
0. C. Roberts - 50 ft. on Avenue 4,1,
Middle Lot - 75 ft. on 37th - K to Hy. 6 a was
i6-15-180-4! Vacant Lot - 587 ft. on 37th - K to ray. 1,5
Vacant Lot - 60 ft. on 37th - "J" to "K" 1,6,
Vacant Lot - 100 ft. on 37th "J" to "K" 2 5( id
i6-15-180-4. tent
TOTAL $ 502-b Bay
*' Estimated - all others are appraised values. This suggested plan does not ha
and
;6-15-18045 much salvage value as the Master Thoroughfare Plan. pion of
Trace,
i6-15-180-460 Motion by Commissioner Casey, seconded by Commissioner Baker, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize acceptance of
an alley dedication through the East 2001 of Block 5, Rix Subdivision from J. F. Dobbs. This being
a 20' by 200t strip at the East end of Block 5 in the Rix Subdivision. Authorization being also
hereby given for payment to Nor. Dobbs of $950•00 for clearing this alleyway. Said alleyway being
cleared in order to make water accessable. to the East side of this alley.
56-15-180-461 Motion by Commissioner Balser_, seconded by Commissioner Byrd, Motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and -Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize a water tap to
be mode at 422nd Street and Slide Road. No pro-rata charge is to be made for temporary service.
This water tap to serve the precinct 1, Community House located at Slide Road and 50th Street.
56-15-180-462 Motion by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Maxey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Na4y, to authorize the Mayor to
execute the following license between the City of Lubbock and Blankenship Development Inc. wherein
the City grants permission to said Co. to use loud speakers, amplifiers, or other sound producing
devices to play music only, in the area of the covered sidewalks running along the front of the
stores in the To,6n and Country Shopping Center in Northwest Lubbock.
LICIlJSE
THIS LICENSE GRANTED the loth day of May, 1956, to Blankenship Developments, Incorporated, of
Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, by the City Commission of the City -of Lubbock, acting by and through
its Mayor heretofore duly authorized to execute this instrument.
WITNESSETH:
1. Subject to the terms and conditions herein set forth, the City of Lubbock hereby grants to the
-15-180-454 Motion by Caml sioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Casey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, the following resolution was
passed:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Lubbock has heretofore passed Ordinance No. 638 on
March 14, 1940s such instrument. being recorded in Volume 241, Page 623 of the Deed Records of
Lubbock County, Texas, which Ordinance provided for assessment against carious properties in the City
of Lubbock for street improvement purposes, and the record of such ordinance constitutes an apparent
lien on certain property in Paving Unit No. 303,covering a part of Avenue E, such property being
Lots 14 and 15, Block.137, Original ToAn of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, for proposed improvement
assessments of $77.36 upon said Lots-14 and 15, all in the name of Dessie Adams; and,
WHEREAS, such improvements as intended to be made, abutting said above described property, have,
in fact, not been made, and there is. no intent in the immediate future plans of the City of Lubbock
for making such improvements, and the owner of such property having now requested a release on all
such property owned by such individual, of the lien or apparent lien on said pr ope rty above
mentioned, created by such ordinance, herein -above described; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT the Mayor BE, and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and in behalf
of the City of , Lubbock, a Release of any and all liens, apparent liens or clouds of title shown of
record to exist.upon that certain hereinafter described property by virtue of Ordinance No. 638,
recorded in Volume 241, Page 623, of the Deed Records of Lubbock County, Texas, such Release to be
in favor of Dessie Adams, her heirs and assigns, as to the following described property, to -wit:
Lots 14 and 15, Block 1.37, Original Town of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas.
SECTION 2. THAT such Release is to contain the provisions that it shall not affect any property
or liens not exprsssly released thereby.
Passed by the Commission this loth day of May, 1956.
/a/ S. S. Forrest, Jr.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Lavenia Lowe
City Secretary -Treasurer
�-15-180-455 The following report was given to the City Commission.
Report of Zone Change not granted by Planning and Zoning Commission: Request of George Bennett to
change Lots 10 2, 3, 4, Block 52, Wheelock 2nd Addition from "R-1" to "R�3" - 26th Street and
Railroad Avenue - was not -granted. (Zone Case #575 0
-15-180-456
Motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Casey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize increase of
to $15,000 year, effective May 1, 1956.
City Manager H.P. Clifton. salary from $12,000 per year per
6-15-180-457
There was discussion of passage of Ordinance No. 1893 on second and final reading, but action was
deferred.
5-15-180-458
Motion by Commissioner Casey, seconded by Commissioner Byrd, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize appointment
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting
of W. 0. Fortenberry as member of the Water Resource Board, term to expire April 22, 1961. Mr. Ray
Livesay was appointed as member of this Board but was unable to serve.
5-15-180469
Motion by Commissioner Maxey, seconded by Commissioner Casey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Yea, Nay, to authorize publication of
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting none voting
Notice to Bidders for construction of addition to the Park Department Office at Mackenzie Terrace,
also to remodel the existing offices at this location.
6-15-180-460
Motion by Commissioner Casey, seconded by Commissioner Baker, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize acceptance of
an alley dedication through the East 2001 of Block 5, Rix Subdivision from J. F. Dobbs. This being
a 201 by 200' strip at the East end of Block 5 in the Rix Subdivision. Authorization being also
hereby given for payment to Mr. Dobbs of $950.00 for clearing this alleyway. Said alleyway being
cleared in order to make water accessable.to the East side of this alley.
6-15-180-461
Motion by Commissioner Baker-9 seconded by Commissioner Byrd, Motion carried.,MayorForrestand to
te
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and -Maxey voting Yea, .none voting Nay, a e
be mode at 42nd Street and Slide Road.. No pro-rata charge is to be made for temporary service.
This water tap to serve the precinct 1, Community House located at Slide Road and 50th Street.
6-15-180-462
Motion by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Maxey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize the Mayor to
execute the following license between the City of Lubbock and Blankenship Development Inc. wherein
the City grants permission to said Co. to use loud speaker, amplifiers, or other sound producing
devices to play music only, in the area of the covered sidewalks running along the front of the
stores in the Town and Country Shopping Center in Northwest Lubbock.
LICENSE
THIS LICENSE GRANTED the loth day of May, 1956, to Blankenship Developments, Incorporated, of
Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, by the City Commission of the City .of Lubbock, acting by and through
its Mayor heretofore duly authorized to execute this instrument.
WITNE SSETH :
1. Subject to the terms and conditions herein set forth, the City of Lubbock hereby grants to the
Blankenship Developments, Incorp.orated,permission to use loudspeakers, amplifiers or other sound
producing devices, to play.music only, 'in the area over the covered sidewalk running along the front
of the stores in the Totan and Country Shopping Center.
2. The licensee, Blankenship Developments, agrees by the acceptance of the rights herein granted,
that at all times and under all conditions it will not permit or allow the sound from its speakers,
amplifiers or other sound producing devices to be produced or reproduced in such volume so that the
sound may escape from or be heard off, the premises of the shopping center and will not extend to
any public highway or street abutting the shopping center.
3. The rights and license granted herein is granted for a period of 30 days from its date of
execution, unless sooner terminated as hereinafter provided, and if at the end of said 30 day
period, this license has not been sooner terminated, then the rights and license granted herein shall
be extended for successive 30 day periods until such time as the rights and license granted herein
are terminated by action of the City Commission or the City Manager.
4. The City Commission_ or the City Manager may at any time, when they shall deem it to be in the
i public, interest, or upon the breach of any of the conditions of this instrument, terminate the rights
and license granted herein by giving either -written or verbal notice, and such cancellation shall be
effective at such time as shall be stated by the City Commission or the City Manager.
5. This license is issued under the xrovisions_ of Section 19-8 of the Lubbock City Cede.
/s/ S. S. Forrest, Jr.
{ ATTEST: MAYOR
11 /s% Lavenia Lowe
City Secretary -Treasurer
56-15-181-463 Motion by Commissioner Maxey, seconded by Commissioner Casey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, _Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to approve alignment of 38th
from Avenue H to Avenue S, as shown on the Master Thoroughfare Plan map and as established by 38th
Street Building Line Ordinance No. 1811.
56-15-181-464 Motion by Commissioner Maxey, seconded by Commissioner Casey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize the appraised
price to be offered to property ouners for right of way for widening 38th Street between Avenue H and
Avenue S.
56-15-181-465 Mr. M. M. Dickson appeared before the City Commission in regard to right of way needed by the City
for Quaker.Avenue, being Lot 12, Block 22, College Heights Addition. Motion was made by Commissioner
Baker, seconded by Commissioner Byrd, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and Commissioners Baker, Byrd,
Casey and Maxey voting. Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize an offer to be made to Mr. Dickson in the
amount of $7,540, being the appraised price, for purchase of this lot plus improvements.
1,56-15-181-466 Motion by Commissioner Casey, seconded by Commissioner Byrd, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize an offer of the
appraised price, in the amount of $475.00 to Odessa Hunter Carver for purchase of E. 15' of lot 12,
Block 14, College Heights Addition.. ThisArerty being located at the corner of 38th Street and
Quaker Avenue -the right of way needed for3e right of way.
56-15-181-467 The City Commission discussed purchase of right of way from the Durham Estate and it was unanimously
agreed to offer the appraised price of the right of way needed for Quaker Avenue.
II
56-15-181-468 There was discussion of purchase of right of way for Quaker Avenue off the West side of Lot 10, Block
11, Sunset Heights 2nd Addition, J. D. Hord, Jr., owner, and motion was made by Commissioner Baker,
seconded by Commissioner Maxey, motion carried,. Mayor Forrest and Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey
and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize purchase of the 151 of right of way from Mr.
Hord for consideration of $3,000.00. This property being located at 40th and Quaker,
56-15-181-469 Mr. C. E. Maedgen Sr., appeared before the City Commission requesting that the City grant an aerial
easement for a walkway of the North -South, East-West alley in Block 104, Original Town of Lubbock,
from the Lubbock National Bank Building to a proposed parking building to be located on Block 104, O.T.
After consideration of this request, motion was made by Commissioner Casey, seconded by Commissioner
Maxey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none
voting Nay, to authorize the Mayor to execute said aerial easement.
56-15-181-470 Motion by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Maxey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to REJECT the request of Groth
Womak to place advertising on parking meter posts.
56-15-181-471 Motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Casey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, d},,, ey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to grant the request of the
Texas Tech Student Bo a cry parade on Satur&y, May U, 1956, in the event Texas Tech is admitted
to the. Southwest Conference, the parade to be down Broadway to the' Hotel Lubbock, where a rally is
expected to be held.
56-15-181-472 Motion by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Casey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize a "Clean-up"
parade to be held at 10 o'clock A.M. May 26, 1956 to advertise the paint -up, fix -up campaign to be
held in Lubbock May 26 through June 7, 1956.
56-15-181-473 Mr. W. 0. Clark appeared before the City Commission in regard to the request of the City of Lubbock for
a 3' dedication for right of way on Aberdeen Avenue and on 18th Street. Mr. Clark stated to the City
Commission that he would dedicate the 31 of right of way on 18th Street if the City Commission would
accept an easement for the 31 right of way needed on Aberdeen. Whereupon motion was made by
Commissi oner Casey, seconded by Commissi oner Baker, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and Commissioners
Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize acceptance of the 31 dedication
of this right of way on 18th Street and authorize acceptance by the City of a right of way easement
for the 31 needed on Aberdeen Avenue.
56-15-182-474 Notion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Byrd, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to approve G.W.O. No. 2007
in the amount of $6092.09 from budgeted fund 25-Y-8, for engineering and the Cityts cost of extra
width for right of way streets in CaprQck Addition No. 3 o this being in accordance with the City's
new procedure approving all G.I.O. charged to budgeted funds over $5,000.
56-15-182-475 Motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Byrd, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to approve plans and
specifications as presented by.the City Engineer and authorize the advertisement for bids to be
received June 14, 1956, for drilling and developing one water well in League 206 Bailey County, Texas,
authorization being also hereby given for drilling of six water well test holes in Bailey County
Water Well Field.
56-15-182-476 Motion by Commissioner Casey, seconded by Commissioner Maxey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker,. Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize -removal of
approximately 30' of the median divider of West 19th Street in order to allow a break in said divider
at Akron Avenue . .
56-15-182-477 Motion by Commissioner Byrd., -seconded by Commissioner Baker, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to approve and authorize
change order No. 2 in the amount of $93,00 to contract between the City of Lubbock and Westinghouse
Electric Corporation for purchase of associated electric equipment for power plant No. 2, this being
Westinghouse Contract No. AK-13702-Z , contract awarded on November 15, 1955, to convert the
electric requirements of the gas turbine bid to fit the requirements of the steam turbine instal3ation
and to modify the method of relaying the 69 K.V. loop from Pilot wire relaying to Carries Current
relaying. Authorization being hereby given for payment for this additional expense from CL956 Water-
works system (electric) Fund, as authorized by Ordinance No. 1853.
56-15-182-478 Motion by Commissioner Casey, seconded by Commissioner Maxey, motion carried, for Forrest and
Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay,. to authorize a reduction in
the Texas Tech College Water rate of 15% cash discount in their bills until {August 1, -1%6.
;6-15-182-479 Motion by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Byrd, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and
Commissioners Bahr, Byrd, Casey and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize appointment of
Charles A. Guy as chairman of the Committee and Homer Garrison as vice Chairmah of said committee
appointed by the City Commission to investigate and recommend as to the employment of a «Chief of
Police" to serve the City of Lubbock.
;6-15-182-480 Bids as follows were read for. ammonium Nitrate for use by the Park Department, being bid 2297•
Bid #2297
Ammonium Nitrate
Close May 1, 1956
Rowland -Gordon State Chemical Lubbock Feed Thompson -Hayward Stauffer Chemical O.K. Tex
Company Company Seal & Grain Chemical Co. Company Chemical Co
.20..000 lbs.
►mmonium Nitrate 76.25 ton 84.25 ton
13 1J3% Nitrogen 4575.00 5055.00
tinimum grade prilled.
F.O.B. Delivered Lubbock
Delivery Anytime
Terms Net Net
Pricing Firm-30 days
Brand Phillips Phillips
78.03 ton
4681.80
Altemate:
73.75 ton No Bid No Bid
4425,00
Saline material in
uneven weight bags.
Will have to be weighed
on delivery.
71.08 ton
4264.80
Delivered Lubbock Lubbock
Prompt Prompt
Net Net-30 days
Firm
Phillips Spencer
Aftern consideration of the bids submitted, motion was made by Commissioner Casey, seconded by
Commissioner Baker, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and Maxey
voting Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize acceptance of the bid of Lubbock Feed Seed and Grain Co. for
purchase of this 1202000 lbs. of Ammonium Nitrate.
6-15-182-481 Bids as follows were read for purchase of one 30' x 75' x 101 steel building for use by the Park Dept.
,0' a 75' x 10' Rigid frame steel
uilding.with 26 ga. industrial
igh tensile corrugated galvanized
teel roofing and siding, with one
51 side open; columns to be 15'
enters.
3uilding to be erected on concrete
Foundation furnished by Purchaser.
'rice to be F.O.B. location
;Park Shop -Mackenzie Park)
Steel Bilt
3,200.00
Tru-Fab Metal Products Caprock Metal Works
3,095.00
Note: Not e :
Furnish and install 751 Track the full length of
of 6t1 beam and trolley - building and 2 ton hand
w%2 ton chain operated hoist hoist completely installed.
420.00 610.00
Elect. operated hoist, completely
installed.
730.00
TOTAL 3620.00 3705.00
F.O.B. Location
`PERMS J% for payment within 10 day s
of invoice
DELIVERY Work will be completed approx.
,3 weeks.
4, 680.00
4680.00
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After consideration of the three bids submitted, motion was made by Commissioner Baker, seconded
by Commissioner Byrd, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey and I°Iaxey
voting Yea, none voting Nay, to authorize acceptance of the bid of Tru-Fab Metal Products for
purchase of this steel building to be located in Mackenzie Park at the present location of the Park's
shop_ in the swimming pool area.
56-15-183-482 This being the date set.for hearing on paving - G.W.O. 1234-B, contract of West Texas Construction
Inc., said hearing was held. Protests to the paving were made as set out in Ordinance No. 1908, as
well as disposition by the City Commission of said protests. Motion was made by Commissioner Maxey,
seconded by Commnis si oner Casey, motion carried, Mayor Forrest and Commissioners Baker, Byrd, Casey
and Maxey voting Yea, none voting Nay, that the hearing be closed and Ordinance No. 1908 was passed
on first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 1908
GWO 1234-B
AN ORDINANCE. CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION
OF 28th STREET, 29TH STREET, AVENUE B, 39TH STREET, 40TH STREET, 41ST STREET, AVENUE N, AVENUE L.
49TH STREET, AVENUE D, AVENUE C. AVENUE P, AVENUE K. 37TH STREET, 56TH STREET, AVENUE G. 52ND STREET,
AVENUE W, 44TH STREET, 42ND STREET, AVENUE V, HARTFORD, CANTON AVENUE, 38TH STREET, 58TH STREET,
AVENUE U, AND INDIANA AVENUE. SUCH PORTIONS BEI4. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE PAVING ASSESSMENTS
OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF AND PORTIONS OF (OTHER SUNDRY STREETS,
HIGHWAYS,. AVENUES AND/OR ALIEYS IN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, AND/OR ALONG THA BOUNDARIES OF SAID
CITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE. COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE
CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF, ALLOCATING FUNDS. I
(Portion of Ordinance No. 1908 regarding perons appearing for the hearing).
WHEREAS, the City Engineer prepared rolls or statements for the improvementg in each Sub -Unit,
showing the amounts to be assessed against the various parcels of abutting property, and the owners
thereof, and showing other matters and things; and the same were examined by tqe City Commission and
approved, and a time and place was fixed for hearing to the owners of such abutting property, and to
all others in anywise interested, and due and proper notice was given, and sue Y� hearing was had and
held at the time and plane fixed therefor, to -wit: on the loth day of May, 1956, at 2:30 o'clock P.M.
in the Commission Room in the City of Lubbock, Texas, and at such hearing all desiring to be heard
were fully and fairly heard, and evidence was received and considered and all protests and objections
made were considered, and said hearing was in all respects held in the manner provided and required by
the charter and law in force in this City and by the proceedings of the City with reference to such
matters, and the .followi.ng protests were made concerning the improvements in the units indicated
namely;
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Blair appeared in protest of paving of 28th Street from Avenue D to East
Line of Morning Side Addition and Avenue D from 28th to 29th. Thgsrgaers of the south one-half of the
proposed 28th Street right of war, and will not trade this for. the north one-half of 29th on the
south side of their property.
Mr. Irving Jones and Dr. F. B. Malone and J. C. Davis appeared in protest of the paving of 29th
from Avenue B to Avenue D.
George Chartoff appeared protesting the paving of Avenue B from 29th to Fort Worth & Denver City
Railroad right of way and Irving Jones protested the paving of Avenue B from 29th to 30th. Bryan
Dillard also appeared in protest to this paving on Avenue B.
A. N. Wright and J.. R W Pruitt and R. Q. Stubbs protested the paving of Avenue P from 34th to 39th
and also 39th from Avenue P to Avenue L* Mrs. Geraldine 0. Moyers appeared in protest to the paving of
Avenue P from 34th to 39th Street.
Mr. W. T. Cherry appeared in protest to the paving of 40th Street from Avenue L to Avenue P. Fort
Worth and Denver Railway Company representatives protested their proposed assessment on 40th Street
due to a street easement at this location.
Bert Shanks appeared protesting paving on Avenue G from 56th to Avenue D.
J. A. Hodges appeared to protest paving 52nd Street from Avenue N to Avenue H.
J. M. Locklar appeared in protest to the paving of 42nd Street from Avenue T to Avenue U.
Roy Shamburger and Mrs. H. C. Brewer appeared to protest to the paving of Avenue V from 37th to 38th
Street.
Mr. Con Caraway appeared protesting the paving of Indiana Avenue from 46th to 47th Street.
And all objections and protests made were fully considered and said hearing was continued from day
to day and from time to time until this date, and the City Commission having fully and fairly heard
all parties making any protest and all parties desiring to be heard, and having fully considered all
matters presented for consideration, and having fully considered all of the evidence, and all pertinent
and proper matters is of opinion that the following disposition should be made of such protests and
objections, and that assessments should be made as herein ordained, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
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That all protests and objects, whether herein specifically mentioned or not, shall be and the same
are hereby overruled and the said hearing with respect to each and all Sub -Units and Units is hereby
closed, except that it was found that Paving Sub -Unit No. 3 of Unit 1850, 29th Street from the West
Gutter Line of Avenue D to the East Gutter Line of Avenue B, Paving Sub -Unit No. 4 of Unit 1850,
Avenue B from the North Property Line of 29th Street to the Fort Worth & Denver City Railway right of
way, Paving Sub -Unit No. 5 of Unit 1851, Avenue B from the South Property Line of 29th Street to the
North Property Line of 30th Street and Paving Sub -Unit No. 20 of Unit 1851, Avenue V from 37th Street
to 38th Street, and that all of the proposed assessments against the Fort Worth and Denver City Rail-
way Company whichtiere to be a portion of the assessments in Sub -Unit 6 of ,Unit 1850,40th Street from
the East Gutter Line of Avenue L to the West Gutter Line of Avenue P, and in Sub -Unit 1 of Unit 1852,
38th Street from_ the East Property Line of Avenue K to 240 feet West of the West Property Line of
Avenue L were erroneously included in the public notice and in the contaplated Ordinance and in other
proceedings, therefore no assessment shall. be made against the property included in said Sub -Units 3
and 4 of Unit 1850 nor in said Sub -Units 5 and 20 of Unit 1851, and no assessments shall be made
against the Fort worth & Denver City Railway Company in said Sub -Unit 6 of Unit 1850, nor in said
Sub -Unit 1 of Unit 1852; and the City Engineer is hereby directed to delete and/or omit the engineer
assessment rolls or portions V,ereof for these Sub -Units or portions thereof from this Ordinance
consistent with this finding.
NO FURTHER BUSINESS COMING UP FOR CONSIDERATION, THE CITY COWISSL ON RECESSED TO
MEET MAY 14, 1956 AT 11 oIclock A.M.
READ AND APPROVED, THIS THE 24th
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Lav is Lowe, Citje Secretar-Treasurer
DAY OF May , 1956.
S. S. FORREST, JR. , MAYOR