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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 5/20/1948RECESSED REGULAR MEETI NG . Lubbock, Texas May 20, 1948. The City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, met at 2 : 30 P.M. in recessed regular session, recessed from Regular Meeting of Flay 13, 1948, at the regular meeting place in the pity Hall, the following members thereof being present, to -wit: Mayor W H nodgers, Commissioners Clarence K.Whiteside, John Spikes, E K Huf stedle r, Jr., City Attorney Vaughn E . Wilson, City "anger M. R.Smith , Jr. City Secretary Lavenia Williams. Absent: Commissioner W.B. Price. Also present in this meeting was County Judge Walter Davies, County Commissioners R.O. Short, Pat Corley, Mr. Isom, Ben Mansker, Father Blakeslee, John Wilson, Juvenile Officer, Gene Quest of Lubbock Jaycee's and Lyons Club, Dr.W.L. Bagh, County Health Officer, and Miss Lydia Cage, Representative from State Depart- ment of Public Welfare. Miss Cage made report of survey she had made in Lubbock and Lubbock County in connection with Child Welfare Work, and letters were read from E1 Paso, Odessa, Abilene, Amarillo and other towns, in which child Welfare Units are operat ing. There was no action taken by either the County or pity Commission in this regard. Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 874 passed first reading. ORDINANCE NO. 874 AN ORDINANCE VACATING LONE STAR ADDITION. (And approving and accepting plat and dedication of Tech Terrace Add'n. ) Motion by 'vommissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Uommissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, the following Resolution was passed. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the. Governing Body of the City of Lubbock, by authority of Article 1220a, Section 4, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, caused a Notice of Street Improvement to be filed with the County Clerk of Lubbock fount , Texas, on the loth day of April., 1948, and recorded the 17th day of April, 1948, in the Deed of Trust records in Volume 120, Page 487, which notice describes the portions streets previously proposed to have been improved by virtue of a resolution da January 22, 1948, and, WHEREAS, after due advertisement for bids on the entire project, no bids were received and no contract entered into for such improvement, apd, WHEREAS, the pity of Lubbock is now engaged in other paving projects which will delay any future effort to *prove the streets as set out in said notice and the Governing Body deems immediate cancellation and abandonment of the notice and project to be in the public interest, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:, THAT, the "Notice of Street Improvement", recorded in Volume 120, Page 487 Deed of Trust Records of Lubbock County, Texas., BE, and the same is hereby cancelled and revoked and the resohtion of the Governing -Oody dated January 22, 19489 is hereby in all thin qs revoked. The pity Secretary is hereby directed to file with the County Clerk of Lubbock County, Texas, a true copy d this resolution, so as to put all persons dealing with any of said property on notice that the city of Lubbock has abar the street improvement project to whidh the beforementioned notice and resolution relate. Passed by unanimous vote of the City C ommission this 20th day of Flay, 1948. ATTEST: Laven is Williams ity Secretary. MAYM W H Rodgers :d Motion by Commissioner Spikes, seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler, carried unanimously, the following Resolution was passed. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT, WHEREAS, L.C.Dickson< has submitted his affidavit to the pity Commission claiming Lot 16 in Block 25, Courtney Sub-divisio. to the City of Lubbock, Texas, as his _homestead, and it appearing therefrom that a paving lien assessment clouds the title to said lot, and a release of the apparent lien thereon created by Ordinance No. 812 has been requested, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the Governing body of the City of Lubbock, does hereby in all things release Lot 16 in Block 2 Courtney_ Sub -division Addition to the "ity of Lubbock, Texas, from the apparent lien created by virtue of Paving Ordinance No.. 812, and W.H. 4odgers, Mayor, of the City of Lubbock is hereby ubth&rized to execute such release. On motion duly made and seconded the foregoing resolution was passed by the Governing Body of the City of Lubbock on the 20 day ATTEST: Lavenia Williams. City Secrctary unanimoualyll of May,1948. , • •►. ,r, _&• Motion by Commissioner Spikes, seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler, carried unanimously, the following Resolution was passed. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT, WHEREAS, Toy F. Rodgers, s submitted his affidavit to the City Commisd.on claiming Lot 2 , Ibl-Mock-Uf _.Bledsooe. Sub -division, Addition to the City of Lubbock, Texas, as his homestead, and it appearing therefrom that a paving lien assessment clouds the title to said lot, and a release of the apparent lien thereon created by Ordinance No. 812 has been requested, ZJffiRBFORE,, in consideration of the premises, the Governing Body of the City of Lubbock, does hereby in all things release Lot 24, in Block 24, Bledsoe Sub -division Addition to the Uity of Lubbc)ck , Texas, from the apparent lien created by virtue of Paving Ordinance No. 812,and W H Rodgers, Mayor of the Li_ty of Lubbock, is hereby authorized to execute such release. On motion duly made qnd seconded the foregoing resolution was unanimously passed by the Governing Body of the City of Lubbock on the 20th day of may, 1948. ATTEST: Lavenia Williams ity gecretary. W H Rodgers MAYOR Motion by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler, carried unanimously, to accept the following proposal of J.O. Teague for securing right-of-way for Avenue "A", North of Broadway. To the 6ity Commission, Lubbock, Texas May 19, 1948. The undersigned, J 0 Teague and wife, Lora Teague are the sole owners of the following described tracts of land, to -wit: All of Lots 17, 18 and 19, Block 111, Original Town of Lubbock, Lubbock bounty, Texas We propose and offer to convey by warranty deed to the pity of Lubbock the following described part of the above described tracts of land, said part being described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 19, aforesaid; Thence West a distance of -2.74 feet alongthe North Line of said Lot 19 aforesaid; Thence Southwesterly a distance of 7$.07 feet to a point in the S outh line of said Lot 17, said point being 6.11 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Lot 17; Thence .East a -distance of 6.11 feet along the South line of said Lot 17 to the Southeast corner of said Lot 17 aforesaid; Thence North a distance of 78 feet _al on Tthe East-�ine_nf Lots 17,-19 and 19 to the Nort.bea st c,artu. said Lot an 19 d the place of beginning. r We agree to deliver to City a complete abstract for examination imposes showing merchantable title in the undersigned and to duly execute and. deliver to the pity general warranty deed upon accept4bee of title by the City, and payment ba tender of payment to us by the 6ity, the sum of $203.55. For the additional consideration to be paid by the (,ity of Lubbock in the sum of $ , we do hereby agree that we will forthwith remove all fences, buildings,itructures and other obstructions as may be found upon said property to be conveyed, said consideration to be paid to the persons entitled thereto when such obstructions have been moved, which said amount is the agreed total damages sustained and/or to be sustai ed by the undersigned and all other persons having an interest in the above described tracts of land. This proposal is submitted subject to due acceptance by the governing body of the C ity of Lubbock. Yours truly, (Signed) J.O. Teague (Signed) Lora Teague Accep�ad by the governing Body of the "ity of Lubbock, this 20 day of May, , 1948. ATTEST: Lavenia Williams City Secretary Motion by �,ommissicner Spikes, carried unanimously, to accept for securing right-of-way f.or To The Cit y C ommis sion Lubbock, Texas W H Rod& ers Mayor seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, the following proposal of Mrs. A.W. May Avenue "A", Broadway North. May 20, 1948. The undersigned, Mrs. A.W. I'lay, is the sole owner of the following described tratt of land, to -wit: Lot 15, Block 111, Original Town of the "ity of Lubbock, Lubbock C ounty,Texa� I propose and offer to convey by warranty deed to the 4,ity of Lubbock the following described ?part of the above described tract of land, said part being described as follows, to -wit: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot for the Southeast corner of this tract; Thence West along the South line of said Lot 15 a distance of 12.84 feet to a point for the Southwest corner of this tract;Thence Northl 20 281 East a distance of 115.11 feet to the North line of said Lot 15 for the Northwest corner of this tract; Thence East along the North 1*ne of said Lot 15 a distance of 7.80 feet to the Northeast corner of said job 15 for the Northeast corner of this tract; Thence South along the East line of said Lot 15 a distance of 115 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 15 and the place of beginning a total of 1186.80 square feet. I agree to deliver to City for examination a con: plete abstract showing merchantable title in the undersigned and to duly execute and deliver to the City General warranty deed upon acceptance of ti480.00, le by the ''ity, and payment or tender of payment to us by the ity, the sum which said amount is the agreed total damages sustained and/or to be sustained by the under- signed and all other persons having an interest in the above described tract of land. It is further agreed that should the City require the two (2) houses be removed from the above described Right -of -Way the same shall be removed at the vity's expense. However, it is provided herein that no building or other structure shall be re -erected, reconstructed or substantially re- paired, and no new buildings or other structsnes, or parts thereof, shall be erected or re -erected over , into , or upon that portion of the above described lots, that is to be conveyed to the said -City of Lubbock. This proposal is submitted subject tVdue acceptance by the governing body of the pity of Lubbock. Accepted by the Governing body of of Lubbock, this 20 day of May, Yours truly, (Signed) Mrs A.W. May the `'ity 1948. _W_ H Rimers Mayor Motion by 'ommis sioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Spike. - carried unanimously, to authorize acceptance of proposal of Davi, Construction Company for removing obstructions on right-of-way or Avenue "A", at corner of Avenue "A" and 19th Street, property owned by Mrs. Lottie Pinkston, for a consideration of $225.00. Motion by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Spike: carried unanimously, to authorize acceptance of proposal of Davi: Construction Company for removing obstructions on right-of-way on Avenue "A", at Corner of Avenue "A" and 19th Street, property owned by Mrs. J.K. Miller. Consideration, $18.00. Motion by commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Hufste carried unanimously, to authorize purchase of one hundred (100) 3/4" x 5/8" water meters from Well Machinery & Supply Lompany, a price of 415.00 each._ This purchase �eing made due to the dela in meters being shipped from Hersey Meter Company, under present contract* The following bids were received on cohstructioh of approximately 9500 Feet of 6" and 8" sewer lines in various locations in the City. This construction being in the nature of an emergency due to sewers being urgently needed to serve newly constructed homes. Bidder 1278 k4 Laying 6" VCP, 0-4' cut Oliver & Bellamy 5495 Ft. Laying 6" VCP, 4-6' cut " 1685 St. rt " " 6-81 cut " 1300 ft. " 8" " 4-61 cut 12 each - Std. Manholes 0-4' depth " 30 L. Ft. Extra Depth Manholes " 7 Each - Cleanout s Unit Fri ce 920 per Ft. 980 per Ft. 41.25 " .95¢ " n $75.00 each 9.00 per Foot 25.00 each Ditto R.H. Fulton & C ozi: pany 90¢ n 90¢ " 1.50 " 11.00 $$0.00 8.00 30.00 Ditt o Jordan -Tubb Construction Co. $1.00 1.20 1.35 1.35 80.00 15 .00 35.00 per Ft. per Ft. pe r Ft. per Ft. each per Ft. each pe r Ft. " n n n n n eac h per Foot each Total Pri ce $1,175.76 5,385.10 2,'106.25 19235.00 900.00 270.00 175.00 1o150.20 4, 945.50 2,527.50 1,300.00 960.00 240.00 210.00 1,278.00 6, 594.00 2,274.75 1,755.00 960.00 450.00 24 .00 Bids based on the City furnishing the pipe and manhole brick. Total Bid Price g11,247.11 ;11,333.20 $13, 556.7 5 After due consideration of the bids submitted, motion was made by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by commissioner Spikes, carried unanimously, that the bid of R.H. Fulton Company be accepted. The work to be lone at the prices bid. as extra rk under his contract on which bids were received August, 1947. No further business coming up for consideration, the `'ity Uommission adjourned. Read and approved this the 27th day of . i� May , 1948.