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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 5/27/1948REGULAR MEETING. Lubbock, Texas May 27, 1948. The City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, met at 1:30 P.M. in regular meeting, at the regular meeting place in the City Hall, the following members thereof being present, to -wit: Mayor W H Rodgers, Commissioners W.B. Price, Clarence K. '`,hiteside, E.K. Hufstedler, Jr., City Attorney Vaughn E. Wilson, City Manager M.R. Smith, Jr., City Secretary Lavenia Williams. Absent: Commissioner John Spikes The Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 13 and recessed regular meeting of May 20, 1948, were read, and upon motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, they were approved. The Minutes of Accounts allovied from Warrant No. C-5970 to Warrant No. C-6348, both inclusive, were read, and upon motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, they were approved. Motion by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Price, carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 872 passed second and final reading. ORDINANCE NO. 872 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 110. 661, SO AS TO TAKE GARLAND SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 2, ROBERTS & MCINHORTER ADDITI N AND THE WEST ONE-HALF (W-1/2) OF BLAKE SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 1, 50BERTS & MQWHORTER ADDITION OUT OF A "C" DISTRICT AND PLACING THEM IN AN "H" DISTRICT. Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 873 passed second and final reading. ORDINANCE NO.873_____ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4401, OF BUILDING,ORDINANCE NO. 587, REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, EQUIPMENT, USE, HEIGHTH, WREA AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDING AND/OR STRUCTURES IN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR, DECLARING AND ESTABLISH- ING FIRE DISTRICTS, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, ETC.: SO AS TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF THE THIRD SENTENCE IN SECTION 4401, RELATING TO THE TEMPORARY USE OF STREETS DURING CONSTRUCTION, AND LIMITING USE OF ALLEYS. Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 874 passed second and final reading. ORDINANCE NO. 874 AN ORDINANCE VACATING LONE STAB ADDITION:tapproving and accepting plat and dedication of Tech Terrace Addition. Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 875 passed first reading. ORDINANCE NO. 875 AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THAT PORTION OF PARIS AVENUE LYING BETWEEN THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF 2ND STREET AND THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SANTA FE RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND DESIGNATING THE OUT LOT NUMBER TO THAT PORTION OF THE STREET CLOSED, FOR TAXATION PURPOSE AND RETAINING A PFRPETU..L EASEMENT FOR UTILITIES. Motion by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler, carried unanimously, to authorize publication of the following Notice, of Hearing. LEGAL NOTICE of Proposed Amendments to Zoning Ordinance of the City of Lubbock, Texas. NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended to the City Commission that Zoning Ordinance No. 661 be amended so that: The South one half (S-1/2) of Block 2, Paul M. Crouch Subdivision of Blocks 15 and 16, Roberts & McWhorter Addition to the City of Lubbock be taken out of a "C" District and placed in a "G" District. The City Commission will hold a public hearing on June 24 1948 , at 2:30 o'clock P.M., in the i Comm fission room on the second floor of theCity Hall in Lubbock, to consider the recommendations of the Zoning and Planning Commission to determine the advisability of adopting its proposal, and at which time and place all interested persons will be given an opportunity to protest against the proposed amendment or make recommendations in support thereof. After said hearing the City Commission will determine whether the Zoning Ordinenbe will be amended in accordance with such recommendation. W._H._ Ro§gers __.. Mayor of the City of Lubbock, Texas ATTEST: Lavenia Williams__ City Secretary ( SEAL ) Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Price, carried unanimously, that the Mayor Be authorized to execute Lease Xgreement between the City of Lubbock and Air Transit, Inc., covering space 12' 4" x 12' in Northeast Corner of Administration Building at Municipal Airport, for a consideration of $30.00 per month, for period June 1, 1948 to Nov. 30, 1948, Inclusive, with option to renew Lease for a period of six months from Dec. 1, 1948. Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, to authorize purchase from F.F. 1oug opt a strip of land approximate ,!,q9 Ft. Wide x 101.95 Ft. long, for opening alley in Block 1, Pickett & Penney Addition, for a consideration of approximately $1200.00 This considera- tion being based on the pro rata part of the entire Lot priced at $29,000.00. And provided that this will open the 10 Foot alley thru this block without acquiring property from any other party. Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Price, carried unanimously to authorize acceptance of proposal of Frank A. McNeil for sale to the City of part of Lots 1 thru Five, Block 2,Covington Addition, for use by theCity in opening Avenue "A", 6th Street :orth. Consideration, ,'2,649.20. FBRIT-RO' V-101 To the City Commission Lubbock, Texas May 25, 1948. The unddrsigned are the sole owners of the following described tracts of land, to -wit: All of Lots 1 thru 5, BIV)k 2, Covington Addition to the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. We propose and offer to convey by warranty deed to the City of Lubbock the following described Part of the above described tracts of land, said part being described as follows, to -wit: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 5 aforesaid; Thence West along the South line of said Lot 5 a distance of 60 feet; Thence North 34.36 feet; Thence North 31050' West a distance of 162.01 feet to a point in the ?TPL of Block 2, Covington Addition, said point 81.47 feet South of the Northwest corner of Block 2, Covington Addition; Then'bt North along the West line of Block 2, Covington Addition a distance of 81.47 feet to the Northwest corner of said Block 2, Covington Addition- Thence East along the North line of Block 2, Covington Addition a distance of 150.8 feet to the Northeast corner of said Block 2, Covington Addition - Thence South along the East line of Block 2, Covington Addition a. distance of 250 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 5, aforesaid Block and Addition and the place of beginning. We agree to deliver to City a complete abstract showing merchant- able title in the undersigned and to duly execute and deliver to the City general warranty deed upon acceptance of title by theCity, and payment or tender of payment to us by the City, the sum of $2,849.20. Upon acceptance of this offer by the City of Lubbock, andpedding final payment on the above terms, the City is granted permission to start Highway construction thereenn. This proposal is submitted subject to due acceptance by the governing body of the Citv of Lubbock. Yours truly, _Frank A. McNeil Accepted by the Governing Body of the City of Lubbock, this+ 27 day of w� May __, 1948. W.H. Rodgers_ -Mayor ATTEST: Lavenia Williams City Secretary. Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, to approve Insurance Policy of Ray Farmer, d/b/a City Cab Company, being Lloyd's Casualty Company Iolicy #5475, for period May 59 1948 to May 5, 1949. Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler, carried unanimously to authorize payment of "Partial final estimate" to R.H. Fulton and Company, on South Sanitary Sewer Interceptot contract, dated September 22, 1947, in the amount of $20,740.30. $500.00 being held until completion of Supplemental Agreement. There was discussion of annual fiscal year April 1, 1947 thru was instructed to ask for bids 10, 1948. audit of the City's accounts for the March 31, 1948, and the City Manager on this Audit, to be received June Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler, carried unanimously to approve Plans and Specifications and authorize publication of the following "Notice to Bidders" in which bids are to be iacel.ke& on sanitary sewer improvement project at 2:00 o'clock P.M., June 17, 1948. Estimated cost: $120,888.25. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals addressed to the Honorable Mayor and City Commission of Lubbock, Texas, will be received at the office of M. R. Smith, Jr., City Manager until 2_0_0P.M. June_17 , 1948, for furnishing all necessary materials, equipment superintendence a n3 labor for con- structing Sanitary Sewer Improvements, for the City of Lubbock, Owner, Lubbock, Texas. Bidders must submit Cashier's or Certified Check issued by a bank satisfactory to the owner, for 5f of the amount of the base bid, payable without recourse to the order of the City of Lubbock, or a Proposal Bond in the sum of the same amount, from a reliable Surety Company, as guaranty that Bidder will enter into contract and execute bond and guaranty in the forms provided within ten (10) days after notice of award of contract to him. Bids without required check or Proposal Bond will not be considered. The Successful Bidder must furnish bond on the attached form in the amount of 100o of contract price from a Surety Company holding a permit from the State of Texas to act as Surety, or other Surety or Sureties acceptable to the OWNER. All unit prices must be stated in both script and figures. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive formal- ities. In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating the price in the bids, the owner reserves the right to consider the most advantageous construction thereof, or to reject t he bid. Unreasonable (or "unbalanced") unit prices will authorize the owner to reject the bid. M Bidders are expected to inspect the site of the work and to inform themselves regarding the local conditions and conditions under which the work is to be done. Attention is called to the provisions of the Acts of the 43rd Legislature of the State of Texas, page 91, Chapter 45, (Article No. 5159A Civil Statutes 1925) concerning the wage scale and payment of prevailing wages established by the Owner. Said scale of prevailing minimum wage is set forth in the specifications. Instructions to bidders, proposal forms, specifications and plans are on file at the office of John P. Ruhmann, City Engineer, City Hall, Lubbock, Texas. Copies may be secured upon deposit of $10.00 to be returned to the Contractor on submission of bohn fide bid on the work with such plans and Specifications; or upon returning the Plans and Specifications IMF, mediately after examination of same, before the date of receiving bids, and advising the City Engineer that bid will not be submitted: other- wise the deposit shall be forfeited. CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS Owner By W. H. Rodgersw� W. H. Rodgers, Mayor -D . R. Smith, Jr., City Manager The following bids were read; on approximately 240 Feet of 24" Steel Pipe for new Power Plant: Dallas Pipe & Supply Company - No bid. Standard Pipe Company, Dallas - No bid. Moorlane Company, Amarillo, Texas, bid on 1/4" Wall Thickness $11.41 per Ft. bid on 5/16" Wall Thickness 14.28 per Ft. Prices F 0 B Tulsa. Lubbock Machine Company, Lubbock, Texas bid on 5/16" Wall Thickness 8.82 Motion by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler, carried unanimously, that this pipe be purchased from Lubbock Machine Company. The following bids were read on 100 G.P.M. Sump Pump for new Power Plant Clowe & Cowan $409.88 2% Discount - 30 days. Aurora Pump Company - 1p Discount, 30 days, 324.30 Anderson -Young Electric Company - Net Price - 348.60 Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, that the bid of Aurora Pump Company be accepted for this purchase. Bids as follows were read on excavation for the new PowerPlant building: R.H. Fulton Company, Lubbock, Texas 840 per Cu. Yd. All surplus excavated materials to become pro- perty of the Contractor. Where Contractor stock piles the excavated material, as directed by the City - bid price 990 per Cu. Yd. Elliott Taylor, Lubbock, Texas, bid price 85¢per Cu.. Yd. With Alternate allowing 100 per Cu. Yd. for that portion of the excavated material which the Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, to award the bid to Elliott T his being considered the lowest and best bid. Bids as follows were read on miscellaneous Brass Goods, for w house stock: Clowe & Cowan $1,262.51 Escalator Clause - factory shipment - Brand: Mueller. The Rohan Company, Waco, Texas - 990.01 Delivery complete 3 to 4 weeks - 20,o Discount Firm bid - Brand: Hays. Morrison Supply Company - Delivery 3 to 4 weeks, Firm Bid- 2% Discount - Brand: Hays 990.0� Well Machinery Company - 10 days delivery - No discount Firm Bid - Brand: Mueller $1,009.00 M B McKee Company - 932.00 Delivery 30 days - 2% Discount - Firm Bid - Brand: James Jones. Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, that the bid of M B McKee Company be accepted for this purchase. Bids as follows were read on 100 open type Fuse Cutouts, for the Electric Department: General Electric Supply Corporation $1,330.00 G.E. Jones 1,330.00 Westinghouse Elec. Mfg. Co. 1,350.00 Anderson Young Electric Co. 1,330.00 Line Material Company 19330.00 Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, that the bid of General Electric Supply Corporation be accepted for this purchase. Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler seconded by Commissioner Price, carried unanimouslAt* oappr"e plans and specifications on exten- sion to the New Power Plant building Northeast of the City, and authorize publication of the following "Notice to Bidders", wherein it is stated bids are to be received at 2:00 P.M., June 17, 1948. I. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals addressed to the Honorable Mayor and City Cojpmission of Lubbock., Texas, will be received at the office of M. R. Smith Jr., City Manager, until 2:30 P.M. , ______� June 17. 1948 , for furnishing allll nnecessary materials, machinery, equipment, superintendence and labor for constructing an addition to the Power Plant Building for the City of Lubbock, oviner, of Lubbock, Texas. Bidders must submit a cashiers or certified check issued by a bank satisfactory to the owner, for 5% of the total bid submitted, payable without recourse to the order of the City of Lubbock or a proposal bond in the Svm�nf the same amount from a reliable Sur&try Company, as a guaranty that Bidder will enter into contract and a acute bond and guaranty in the form provided, within ten (10) days after notice of award of contract to him. Bids without required check or proposal bond will not be considered. The successful Bidder must furnish bond on the attached form in the amount of 100% of contract price from a Surety Company holding a permit from the State of Texas, to act as Surety, or other Surety, or Sureties acceptable to the Owner. The lump sum price must be stated in both script and figure: The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive formalities and to accept the bid which is most advantageoi to the City's interest. Bidders are expected to inspect the site of the work and to inform themselves reggrding all local conditions. Attention is called to the provisions of the Acte of the 43rd Legislature of the State of Texas, page 91, chapteir 45, ('Article No. 5159A Civil Statutes 1925) concerning the wage scale q;rd payment of prgvgj�P b U wage established by the OWNER. Said scale of prevailing minimum wage is set forth in the specifications. Instructions to bidders, proposal forms, specifications and plans are on file in the office of M. R. Smith Jr., City Manager, of Lubbock, Texas. Copies may be secured upon deposit of $5.00 to be returned to the Contractor on submission of a bona fide bid on the work with such plans and specifications; or upon returning the plans and specifications immediately after examination of same, and advising the Engineer that bid will not be submitted: otherwise the deposit shall be forfeited. City Lubbock. Texas____,_ w� Owner By Tj ,H� Rodgers------------------ W. H. Rodgers, Mayor M. R. Smith, City Manager .W4. R. F. Hinchey, and C.I. Wall, officials of the West Texas Gas Company, appeared before the City Commission and made report in regard to supply of natural gas for Lubbock and vicinity, Motion was made by Commis- sioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, that the report be accepted. The report follows: WEST TEXAS GAS COMPANY General Office, Lubbock, Texas May 27, 1948 Mayor and City Commission City of Lubbock Lubbock, Texas Gentlemen: Since the business holidays of January 28, 1948, and February 12, 1948, occasioned by shortage of gas resulting from new low temperature records for the entire area served, considerable progress has been made, enough in fact, that we will be reasonably assured there will be no need of a business holiday next winter and winters that im- mediately follow because of gas shortage. West Texas Gas Company has entered into an agreement with El Paso Natural Gas Company to purchase natural gas from that company at two points in West Texas, one between towns of Amherst and Sudan at intersec- tion of West Texas Gas Company's Lubbock -Muleshoe line and the other point between towns of Hereford and Umbarger. The gas so purchased will be natural gas from the Panhandle Gas Field and is expected to be available by November 1, 1948. On or about May 20, 1948, one large construction crew of El Paso Natural Gas Company started actual construction of El Paso Natural Gas Company's 24 inch line north from a point between towns of Amherst and Sudan. This crew is making excellent progress in its construction work. West Texas Gas Company's expansion work now uhderway, or to be started in the immediate future, includes the following: (1) Installation of a 300 horsepower booster compressor near Fritch, Texas, to increase suction pressures to the Turkey Creek (field) Compressor Station. Part of material now on hand, compressor unit to be received in August, estimated completion September, 1948. (2) Installation of three 400 horsepower compressor units at McSpadden Compressor Station (near Canyon, Texas). Nearly all materials on hand, one unit received, two to be received during June. Con- struction about 60% complete; estimated completion July, 1948. (3) Installation of one 300 horsepower compressor unit at Plainview Compressor Station. All materials now on order; compressor is promised for October; estimated completion December, 1948. (4) Installation of an 80 horsepower compressor unit at Littlefield Compressor Station serving Levelland and Whitharral. Construction about 60% complete; shut down waiting on materials which are exrected in jT,&Ep estimated completion August, 1248. (5) Replacement of nine miles of 3-1/2 inch (outside diameter) pipe with 6-5/8 inch pipe between Littlefield Compressor Station and Whitharral. 'Approximately four miles will be completed during June, 194E Contractor will start work as soon as War Assets Administration salvage p: from Camp Bowie is received. Remaining 6-5/8 inch pipe is 5h order. (6) Replacement of ten miles of 4-1/2 inch pipe with 6-5/8 inch pipe between Tahoka and Brownfield. Construction will be started as soon as pipe now on order is received. (7) Installation of a 300 horsepower compressor unit at Tahoka Compressor Station. All materials now on order, compressor unit is promised for July; estimated completion September, 1948. (8) Replacement of 10-1/2 miles of 4-1/2 inch pipe with 8-5/8 inch pipe extending from Littlefield northwestward to the point of intersection with E1 Paso Natural Gas Company's line between Amherst and Sudan. Pipe now on order and promised for June delivery• will be installed as soon as received. (9) Installation of new 6-5/8 inch takeoff line to Odessa No. 1 Town Border Station and a new line to a new Odessa Town Border Station No. 2 has been completed except that a portion of the 6-5/8 inch line is laid on top of the ground. This line will be buried in June, 1948. (10) Numerous extensions of distributing mains and servides to meet franchise requirements within the 44 cities and towns served are being completed each week as the pipe is received and as contractors' crews can make installation. Yours very truly, WEST TEXAS GAS COMPANY By R . F . Hin cheyw_,_____�w_w President Sloan Fortenberry appeared before the City Commission requesting that the Commission grant the Police Dept. power to remove cars from Alleys, when they are illegally parked. There was no action taken on this request. A.G. Brown appeared before the City Commission for discussion in regard to his not passing City Electrical Examination. There was no action taken in this regard. Motion by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Price, carried unanimously, that the City thoroughly explore the possibility of obtalhing the return of the South Plains Army Air Field and properties there -on under the original restoration clause in the original Lease Contract with the Government, and to hold up closing a contract for this property under the so called C.A.A. Plan. Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler, carried unanimously, that request be made to the War Assets Administra- tion for Interium Permit or Right -of -Entry for use of Warehouse No. T-1102 and Hangars Numbers T-108 and T-302 and Pistol Range Number 124-Q, Skeet Range No. 124-C and Small AxMs Range Number 124-D, located on the South Plains Army Airfield, and that the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into Contracts for use of the Warehouse and Small Arms Ranges; The Warehouse to be leased to Ripley and Ligon as a vegetable Packing and shipping shed and the small arms ranges to be leased to the Lubbock Guh Club. . pe The following bids were received on a tractor, bull dozer and scraper: West Texas Equipment Company, Lubbock, Texas, D-7 Caterpillar Tractor Lighting and starting equipment Caterpillar 7-S Hydraulic Bull Dozer - Including freight estimated at-$460.00. Escalator Clause 1 Caterpillar 6 Yard # 60 Scraper Equipped with Caterpillar Double Drum Power Control Including $371 estimated freight Escalator Clause Plains Machinery Company - 1 - TD 18 International Tractor, with Hydraulic Bull Dozer Firm Price - F.O.B. Lubbock 1 Bucyrus - Erie S-68 Scraper With Power Control Firm Price - F.O.B. Lubbock W T McClure Machinery Company 1 - Allis Chalmers H D 10 W Tractor 1 - Baker Model 511 A Bull Dozer 1 Garwood Model 508 Scraper Power Control Unit Firm Price - F.O.B. Lubbock, Texas $11,050.00 Conley, Lot, Nichols, 1 - Model M. LeTourneau and Power Control Unit Firm Price - F.O.B. Lubbock, Texas $10,803.00 5,726.00 59311.00 11,216.19 6,128.53 4,841.20 Motion was made by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, that the Tractor and Bull Dozer be purchased from West Texas Equipment Company, and that the 6 Yard Scraper and Power Control Unit be purchased from Conley, Lot Nichols. No further business coming up for considerat ion, the "ity �Oommi:3sion adjourned. Read and approved this the loth day of June w—, 1948. ATTEST: LA ,17'y`ffe etary.