HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 3/24/1950RECESSED REGULAR MEETING
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The City Commission of the CITyL of Lubbock, Te
Recessed Regular se::sion, Recessed from Regular
1950, at the regular meeting place in the City
bers thereof being present, to -wit:
Lubbock, Texas
March 24, 1950
xas met at 10 : 00 A. i•i. ,
meeting of March 23,
Hall, the following mem-
Mayor W. H. Rodgers, Commissioners W. B. Price, E. K. Hufstedler, Jr.,
Clarence K. Whiteside, John Spikes, City Attorney Vaughn E. Wilson,
City Manager Steve Matthews, City Secretary Lavenia Lovie.
Absent: None.
The Minutes of Accounts Allowed from '^Tarrant # 3621-D through Warrant
# 3929-D, both inclusive, were read, and upon motion by Commissioner
Price, seconded by Co.lunissioner Hufstedler, carried unanimously, they
were approved.
Motion by Commissioner Spikes, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside,_
carried unanimously, Ordinancd # 979 passed second final reading; except
that that portion of the Ordinance pertaining to "Gearhart Addition",
be struck from the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 979
AN CRDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 661, AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, AND MAKING THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: IN HIGHLAND PLACE
ADDITION, LOT 9, BLOCK 1 AND LOT 1, BLOCK 2, TO AN 'IF" ZONE; LOTS 1 THROUGH
81 AND LOTS 10 THROUGH 29, BLOCK 1, LOTS 2 THROUGH 33, BLOCK 2, ALL OF
BLOCKS 3 AND 4, AND THE NORTH ONE-EALF OF BLOCKS 5 AND 6, TO A TTBTT ZONE;
IN WESTMINSTER HEIGHTS ADDITION, LOTS 1, 21 31 AND 4 IN BLOCK 1, TO A TTB."
ZONE; IN OVERTON ADDITION, LOTS 13, 14, and 15 IN BLOCK 21, TO A TTCTT ZONE;
IN ROLES SUBDIVISION, TRACT 1, BLOCK 10, TO A TTJTT ZONE; IN ROBERTS & NC-
WHORTER ADDITION, BLOCKS 66 AND 67 TO AN TTETT ZONE.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Hufstedler, carried
unanimously, Ordinance # 980 passed second and final reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 980
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO PARK, STOP OR STAND VEHICLES USED,
EQUIPPED OR DESIGNED TO TRANSPORT EXPLOSIVES WITHIN RESIDENTIAL DIS`_'RICTS;
PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS FOR UNLOADING TRUCKS WHEN BEING SERVICED; PROVIDING
EXCEPTIONS ON HIGHWAYS AND STREETS WHEN COt11ODITIES T:�ANSPORTED UNDER ICC
AND RAILROAD COM14I,;SION REGULATIONS; PROVIDING SAVINGS CLAUSE FOR ORDINANCES
RELATING TO LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM CASES, R�TAININ G IIITROGLYCERINE ORDINANCE
IN EFFECT, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY.
There was discussion of passing Ordinance No. 981, Plumbing Ordinance, but
action was deferred.
Hearing on Zone Changes in Granville Johnson Subdivision, Broadway Heights,
Haply Homes, Milton, S. W. McGaw, J. A. Hod, -,es, Parkhill, and Berry Addition,
having been held March 23, 1>50, motion by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded
by Commissioner Spikes, carried unanimously, Ordinance # 982 passed first
reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 982
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. o61, AND THE OFFICIAL ZD NING MAP
OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, AND MAKING THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: GRANVILLE JOHNSON
SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1 THROUGH 8, TO AN TTFTT DISTRILT; MILTON ADDITION, BLOCKS 1
2, and 3, TO A ItCTi DISTRICT; S. W. MCGAW ADDITION, NORTH ONE-HALF OF BLOCK 1
TO AN 'TFrT DISTRI,,T; J. A. HODGES SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1 THROUGH 5 IN BLOCK 1,
TO AN TTLTT DISTRICT; PARKHILL ADDITION, BLOCKS 1 AND 22 TO A TTBTT DISTRICT;
BERRY ADDITION, TIE NORTH ONE-HALF 01, BLOCKS 1, 21 AND 3, AND LOTS 10 THROUGH
16 IN BLOCK 4, AND LOTS 10 THROUGH 16 IN BLOCK 9, AND LOTS 9 AND 10 IN BLOCK
10, TO AN 11H" DISTRICT; REPEALING PARAGRAPH TWO (2), SECTION FIFTEEN (15) OF
ORD' NANCE NO. u61 RELATING TO DEPTH OF REAR YARDS, FOR 'IF" AND TTGTT DISTRICTS;
AND AMENDING PARAGRAPH THREE (3) 0.0 SECTTION FIFTEEN (15) SO AS TO INCLUDE TTFTT
AND TTGTT DISTRICTS RELATING TO REAR YARD REGITLATIONS.
Action on change of pones in Broadway Heights and Happy Homes ADditions
having been deferred.
Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Price, carried
unanimously, to approve final estimate of R. H. Fulton, GWO # 500, on contract
dated March 25, 1949, for construction of Waterworks Improvements. Total
amount of orir�inal contract, $216,253.40. Amount due this estimate, $24,475.74.
Motion by Commissioner Whiteside, seco-ded by Commissioner Spikes, carried
unanimously, to approve final estimate of Cullum & Hodgson in the amount of
$31,500.41, being GWO # 522 for construction of Waterworks Improvements.
Original Contract, $193,351.1�, dated October 7, 1949.
Motion by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Spikes, carried
unanimously, the following Resolution was passed:
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS.
WHEREAS, the City Commission on March 9, 1950, passed a resolution
providing for the improvement of a portion of streets and avenues in the City
? of Lubbock to be done under General Work Order Number 543 and directing pre-
Alr```' paration of plans and specifications covering the streets and avenues as
�l<,' Ze,,, named in said resolution; and,
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared and filed with the City, plans
)!3- K and specific�-_tions for such improvements, and save have been examined, NOW
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COM11ISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT, the plans and specifications submitted by tie 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
airected to advertise for bids in accordance with the 11Notice to Biddersrr
made a part of said specifications coverin- the quantities of material
needed for said paving program as therein set out.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
1950. Passed and approved by the City Commission this the 24th day of March,
W. H. Rodgers
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lavenia Lowe
City Secretary
Bids having been read Nlarch 23, 1950, of record at Pave .2/ �,, Minute Book 9,
on air conditioning the City Hall, motion was made by CUmmissioner Whiteside,
seconded b-,;T Comi::issi.oner Price, carried unanimously, that alternate bid # 1
of Nunn Electric Company be 0w"_AAa_'A for this air conditioning. Payment of
this air conditioning to be made from Bond Funds. The Mayor Being hereby auth-
orized to enter into Contract.
Motion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside,
carried unanimously, to authorize sale of Ford Engine located on farm
worked by Raymond Marshal, for the consideration of 0135.00 to Mr. Raymond
Marshal.
Motion by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Price, carried
unanimously, to authorize budget changes as follows:
THE FOLLOWING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS BE MADE IN TIE 1949-50 BUDGET:
AMUUNT TO BE
DEPARTMENT TRANSFERRED
FROM
ACCOUNT NO.
TO ACCOUNT -NO.
Public Pound 100.00
19F9
(food for animals)
19E4
(T�iaint. trucks)
8.00
19Z4
(motor vehicles)
19Z14
(water system)
Street Cleaning 3.07
28B1
(office supplies)
28B7
(minor tools)
174.00
28F2
(hire of equipment)
28E4
(maint. motor
vehicle)
DEPARTMENT
Garbage
Sanitary Sewer
Park
Recreation
M-10UNT TO BE
TRANSFERRED
100.00
.96
50.00
90.00
10.00
236.00
60.94
75.00
75.00
12.87
50.00
12.8,
Airport 100.00
50.00
50.00
300.00
1000.00
1000.00
Shop 400.00
,Jar,, -house 20.00
City Hall 5.00
50 . C,0
5.00
Water, Production ]00.00
W,;ter, General 35-U0
Electric, General 35.00
400.00
Electric,
Production 1000.00
100.00
2000.00
150.00
100.00
Electric,
Distribution 1000.00
1000.00
1200.00
1000.00
b00.00
200.00
City Commission 30 .00
120.00
250.00
City Manar-er 100.00
Tax 50.00
Auditing 125.00
4.89
Personnel 10.00
Le -al 100.00
Purchasinu 75.00
En.-ineers 500.00
500.00
100.00
10.00
B'_,ildin�
Inspector
Police
15.00
170.00
20.00
150.00
500.00
100.00
500.00
1300.00
FROM ACCOUNT ISO.
30B6 (mtr. vehicle supplies)
30B6 (mtr. vehicle supplies)
30B6 (mtr.. vehicle supplies)
35E2 (maint. machinery)
35E2 (maint. machinery)
35F2 (hire of equipment)
40B6 (mtr vehicle supplies)
40E-51 (maint. park lights)
40F2 (hire of equipment)
40Z2 (machinery & tools)
41F2 (hire of equipment)
41Z8 (amusement equipment)
42B1 (office supplies)
42B6 (mtr. vehicle supplies)
42B6 (mtr. vehicle supplies
42B0 (mtr. vehicle supplies)
42D1 (maint. buildings)
42E14 (maint. water system)
47A1 (salaries, supervision)
48B1 (office supplies)
50B7 (minor tools)
50D1 (maint. buildings)
50D1 (maint. buildings)
75B14 (botanical supplies)
77Z1 (office equipment)
87Z1 (office equipment)
$8G2 (interest)
TO ACCOUNT NO.
30B11
(lubricants)
30E14
(maint water syste
30F11
(power)
35B7
(minor tools)
35B15
(miscl. sup -lies)
35E4
(maint ,otor vehicle
40B5
(fora e & barns)
40B15
(miscl. supplies)
40F1
(telephone, telegra
40Z1
(office equipment)
41F1
(telephone, telegrap
41Z1
(office equipment)
42B2
(fuel supplies P, he
42B4
(clothing & dry c-oo
42B15
(miscl. supplies)
42F6
(travel expense)
42F11
(light & power)
42F11
(light & power)
47F11
( light & power)
48E1 (maint. office equi
I
50B1 (office supplies)
50B15
(Miscl. supplies)
50E1 (maint.
furn & fix. i
75B15 (miscl. supplies)
77Z4 (motor vehicles)
87Z4 (motor vehicles)
8G12 (stores adjustment
h)
t)
s)
85A3
85B6
(salaries, operatin=-)
(mtr. vehicle supplies)
85B8
85F1
(laundry, cleaning p.
(telephone, telegra h)
85E32
86B6
(maint. engines) '
(mtr. vehicle supplies)
85B12
86B15
(water softener sup,)
(miscl. supplies)
86E2
(maint. machinery, tools)
86E3
(maint.) instrument )
86A4 (salaries, maint.)
86A4 (salries, maint.)
86A4 (salaries, maint.)
86A4 (salaries, maint.)
86A4 (salaries, maint.)
$6A4 (salaries, maint.)
1F4 (special services)
1F4 '(special services)
1F4 (special services)
2Bb (mtr vehicle su :plies)
4F4 (special services)
6B1 (office supplies)
6F6 (travel expenses)
7F3 (insurance)
8Bl (office supplies)
9F6 (travel expense)
1OB6 (gasoline ck oil)
1OB6 (gasoline oil)
1OF2 (hire of equipment)
1OF6 (travel expense)
12F2 (hire of equipment)
12F2 (hire of equipment)
12F2 (hire of equipment)
16A1 (salaries, supervision)
16A3 (salaries, operat in; - )
16B6 ( asoline & oil)
16B15 miscl. supplies)
16A3 (salaries, operatin7)
86E40 (maint. poles, tow(rs,
and fixtures.)
86E42 (maint. conductors
86E47 (maint. trans. inst.)
$6E48 (maint. meters]
86E50 (maint. street lig
is )
86F6
(travel expenses)
1B1
(office supplies)
1F1
(telephone, telegra
h)
1F5
(advertising)
2F1
(telephone, tele-ra,h)
4F1
(telephone, telegra
h )
bFl
�elephone, telegrap
)
6F4
special services)
7F5
(advertising)
&Fl
(telephone, teler-ra
h)
9F1
telephone, teler~rapi
)
lOBl
(office supplies)
1OB7
(minor tools)
1OF1
(telephone telegra
h)
1OF3
( insurance j
12B15 (miscl. supplies)
12F1 (telephone telegra h)
12F3 (insurance]
16A2 (salaries, clerical-
16A4 (salaries, maint.)
16B7 (minor tools)
16E10-#1(maint traffic sign
.)
16E10-#1(maint .traf�
fic s n. )�
AMOUNT TO BE
DEPARTMENT TRANSFERRED FROM ACCOUNT NO. TO ACCOUNT NO.
Fire 150.00
2200.00
100.00
100.00
776.30
5100.00
244.95
414.00
500.00
100.00
45.94
350.00
Engineering 1000.00
Health Departmerit lOD0.00
18G1 (contributions, pension)
18A3 (salaries, operating)
18G1 (contributions, pension)
18E4 (maint. motor vehicles
18G1 (contributions, pension)
18A3 (salaries, operating)
18A1 (salaries, supervision)
18A1 (salaries, supervision)
18B8 (laundry & janitor sup.)
18B1 (office supplies)
18E4 (maint. motor vehicles)
18A3 (salaries & operating)
1OZ4 (motor vehicles)
20-F-4(Special Services)
18B6 (gas and oil)
18B4 (clothing)
18E1 (maint. furn & fix.)
18F1 (telephone, telegrap
18F11 (electricity)
18Y1 (buildings
1$Y1 (buildings)
18Z1 (furniture & fixture
18Z1 (furniture & fixture
18Z1 (furniture & fixture
18Z1 (furniture & fixture
18Z1 (furniture & fixture
1OZ3 (instruments & appar
20A15 (Salaries Janitor)
Requests were received for loading zones at the following, location:
WArd Fled and Sthd Company, 812 - 14th Street.
Nunn Electtic Company, 1913 Avenue Q.
John B. Davis, 1942 Texas Avenue
After consideration, these request were rejected.
J. A. Fortenberry, Jr., of Lubbock Bus Company, appeared before the City
Commission requesting permission to discontinue temporary bus routes on
Avenue A And Slaton Highway and on West Arnett -Benson. This matter was
taken under consideration.
Bids as follows were received for purchase of carload of 61, C.I. Class 150,
Cement Lined Pipe:
U. S. Pipe & Foundry
McWayne C.I. Pipe Company
Aiuerican C.I. Pipe Company
J. B. Clow & Company
Note: All prices quoted are F.O,B.
a;:.rroximate cost of car $4, 932.00.
water extensions to developers.
Price Per Ft.
1.3,
1.42
1.395
1.40
De live ry
30-40 Days
30 Days
30-45 Days
21 -28 Days
Lubbock, terms net 30 days
This pipe will be used for
After consideration of all bids, motion was made by Commissioner Price,
seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried unanimously, that tYe bid of
U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company be accepted for this project.
Motion by Cotnriissioner Price, seco_ded by Commis. Toner Spikes, carried
unanimi.,usly, the following Resolution was passed:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COI iISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS:
TH_,T Mayor W. H. Rodgers be, and he is hereby authorized and directed
to execute a supplementary request for reimbursement for damages to the
Lubbock Municipal Airport occasioned by the wartime use of the Lubbock
Municipal Airport by the United States Army Air Forces.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
THAT the representatives of the Administrator of the Civil Aeronautics
Administration are hereby granted the authority to inspect the airport, the
damaged areas and the damaged facilities, to interview representatives of
the City of Lubbock, to examine airport records, documents and files as may
be deemed necessary by the ADministrator of Civil Aeronautics Administration,
to properly evaluate and process request for payment for damages to the Lub-
bock Municipal Airport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
THAT E. L. Colby, Aviation Director and AIRport A,,anager, is authorized
and directed to negotiate with the representatives of the Administrator of
Civil Aeronautics Adminis1ration and to offer all assistance in order that
the request for payment may be expeditiously completed.
On motion of Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Spikes,
the foregoing Resolution was unanimously passed by an affirmative vote
of the City COmmission of the City of Lubbock.. Texas, this 24th day of
March, 1950.
W. H. Rodgers
Mayor
tus)
i
ATTEST: Lavenia Lowe
r•
Motion by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Price, carried
unanimously, to authorize reimbursement to M. S. Craig of 2305 Clovis Road,
$1$5.60, being in payment of 371.2 feet of 21' galvanized pipe that is now
a part of the distribution system, the City having tied several meters on
to this line.
Bids as follows were received for stucco -siding and other repairs to the
buildin-s on East side of the field at the Municipal Airport, being
buildin-s # 1101-3-5 warehouses. -T-20$, Fire Station, T-501, T-901 -
Mess Halls, T-329, T-11002 T-25.00, T-2520 - Water Well Pump Houses.
T-3401, Sewer Lift Station, T-1501, gymnasium, T-2901, T-2911 - Resi-
dences of maintenance and fire department em-i loyees, T-2601 - OfficersT
Mess, T-240$, Cold Storage Warehouse, T-4021 - Pistol Ran e. Elmer
Terry, $1$,963.00, C. H. Tisdale, $21,035.00, E. R. Little, $22,245.00.
DAotion was made by Commissioner Spikes, seconded by Commissioner Price,
carried unanimously, that the bid of Elmer Terry be accepted for this
work.
Motion by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Price,
carried unanimously, that the following water rate schedule be adopted
for servin.-; the East side of the field at Municipal Airport at Lubbock.
First
32000
Next
2,000
Next
5,000
Next
10,000
Next
40,000
Next
1001000
Next
140,000
Next
1001000
Excess
RECOMMENDED WATER RATES:
gal.
$3.00
minimum
"
0.30
per M
"
0.25.
per M
"
0.20
per M
rr
0.18
per M
"
0.16
per M
"
0.15
per M
"
0.12
per M
0.105
Per M
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside,
carried unanimously, the following Resolution was passed:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Planning; Commission has redommended the approval
of the Plat of the "VANDELIA VILLAGE,T' an addition to the City of Lubbock,
a Subdivision of SEA Section 3, Block E, Lubbock County, Texas, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT, the Plat of the 1tVandelia Village,?' an addition to the City of
Lubbock, a Subdivision of SE/4 Section 3, Block E, Lubbock County Texas,
approved by the Planning Comit:ission on the 9th day of February, 1950, be
and the same is hereby approved.
AND IT IS SO ORDLR:l"D.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE CITY COMMI&;'ION THIS 24th
day of March, 1950.
W. H. Rodgers
ATTEST: Mayor
Lavenia Lowe
City Secretary
There was discussion of request of Mr. Keeton to establish chicken hatchery
at Municipal Airport and it was unanimously agreed to deny this request.
Bids as follows were read on purchase of ThAnsf ormers for the Electric Department
3 - 167 KVA Single phase-60 cycle, 2400/4160Y II.V. to 120-240 L.V. Distribution
transformers less hangers. Type O.I.S.C. with standard taps, tap changer handle
outside case,cover bushings, standard accessories, and spade lugs. Give overall
dimensions loss at no load and full load and regulation at no load and full
load at 0.8 power factor.
BID N0. 130$
Grayber Electric Company GE 33H273 1042.22
Anderson Young Wagner 117$.00 Alt. 990.00
C. B. Anderson L.I-i. 1042.22
Williamson Sales Pennsylvania 990.11
G.E. Supply 1042.22
Westinghouse Electric 1042.22
(Bids Const.)
Butler &; Land - Unable to Did
Nunn Electric - Bid Received Too Late.
Southwestern - 11 11 ti 11
No Bid Received From; G.E. Jones Electric
Nelson Electric
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Whiteside, carried
unanimously, that the bid of Williamson'Sales Company be accepted for this
project.
Report aF follows was given by Mr. A. T,. Gates on feasibility of constructing
dam for storage of water on White River in vicinity of CROsbyton, Texas.
REPGHT ON PROPOSED
WHITE RIVER. PROJECT
March, 1950
In March, 1945, Mr. H. N. Roberts, Consulting Engineer, made a
"Water Supply Reports" for the City of Lubbock, which covered both surface
and ground supplies that might be available as a permanent municipal water
supply. In July, 1945, a report, "Water Resources of the Lubbock District"
was written by I�Ir. L1. W. Lang, of the Texas Board of 'Water Engineers. While
Mr. Lan --Is report deals primarily with ground water, it also covers the
surface water possibilities.
Both of these reports, in a general way, cover the watershed under
consideration in this study. Both of the above reports are clear, concise,
thorough, and should be studied in detail.
A study of water demands, both past and present, together with the
rapid development of the Lubbock area and future possibilities, clearly
indicates that the City of Lubbock must seek a permanent water supply from
some source other than wells, or at least be in a position to augment the
present well supply from so::ie surface supply.
In seeking a surface water supply, there are certain facts that must
be considered and thoroughly investi-;ated.
A water supply must be adequate to meet the demands of a City for a
reasonable period of time.
The water must be potable and free from excess amounts of mineral salts.
The reservoir or stora,-e baAn must have sufficient storage capacity
to maintain the maximum anticipated demand during years of drou�zht. The re-
servoir should be located at the most economical location ossible, considering
transportation of the product.
The City of Lubbock cannot afford to consider any one drainage area as
an adequate water supply that affords an averar-e annual runo_'f of less than
50,000 acre feet, or an avera--e of less than 44,500,000 -allons per day.
Stream flow measurinc- stations i_ave been operated by the United -States
Geological Survey and_ the Texas Board of Water Engineers on the Salt Fork
of the Brazos, of which White River is a tributary, near Aspermont, for a
period of twelve (12) years, and on the Double M untain Fork of the Brazos,
near Aspermont, for a period of nineteen (l;) years.
A study of the s:.ream flow of the Salt Fork at ASPermont reveals an
annual avera-e runoff of 55.4 acre feet; 18,3 ,01000 Tallons per square mile
of drainaMe area per year. Stream flow records of the Double Mountain Fork near
A-spe_rmont indicates an average annual runoff of 085.2 acre feet, 27,700,000 Pallons,
dra�na`e area7 The difference in yield per square mile is probably due to the dif-
ference in the terrain, the type of soil, and the amount of land under cul-
tivation, and the rainfall on the respective draina;-e areas.
These records also reveal that in o00 of the years, the yield is far
below avera-,;e, and that this deficiency has existed for a period of four
consecutive years; 1943 to 1946, inclusive.
Silting, or the deposit of silt by storm waters is probably the
greatest enemy of any reservoir and, in addition to the storage of adequate
water, stora�,-e space must be provided in the reservoir for the silt deposit.
The silt lead carried by the Brazos River has been measured at Mineral
Wells, Texas, for a number of years, and the records show that an average of
.57 of an acre foot of silt per square mile of drainas-e area can ,)e expected
at that point, since the vegetation ,:-rows sparser further to the West, and
Li
square mil
peryear
A.
that the watershed under consideration is badly broken and eroded. We
probably would expect a silt deposit of approximately .75 of an acre foot
per square mile o.' drainage area. Less than twenty (20) years a-o, the
City of daco, TExas, constructed a reservoir on a tributary of the Brazos
River. Today, tiais reservoir is almost full of silt.
A large portion of the water stored in a surface reservoir is
lost to evaporation and perculat ion, or seepage. A thirty-one (31)
year record of evaporation measured from a dry land pen is available
from the Ariculatureal Experiment Station at Spur. In -reviewing these
records, we find that the rate of evaporation ranges from 80.(,-04 inches
to 51.9 inches, per year, with a yearly average of 66.84 inches. Since
there records are for a dry land pen, they must be reducted by 10o to
apply to large bodied of water.
We must bear in mind that the -reater the rainfall, the -reater
the runoff. However, it does always follow that in a year of average
rainfall, we can expect to receive the averac-'e runoff. Slow penetrating
rains afford little to no runoff.
A thirty-one (31) year record of rainfall at Crosbyton, Texas,
-ives an annual average rainfall of 21.17 inches per year, with a minimum
of 9.48 inches in 1934, and a maximum of 44.24 inches in 1941.
From the rainfall and evaporation records, we can anticipate an
avera e yearly loss by evaporation of approximately 3.25 acre feet of
water per acre on the ;xposed area of a reservoir, and thUt if history
repeats itself, a maximum of approximately six (o) feet of evaporation
could be expected in a year similar to 1934.
A potable domestic water supple should be free from lar.�;e quan-
tities of objectionable minerals, such as salt and gypsum. While it is
possible to remove all minerals from water, up to this time no commercial
method of salt removal has been found, and a salt content of over 250
ppm can be offensive to the taste and injurious to ve,`etation.
In the Permain formation (expecially in the Blaine Stable) are
found enormous deposits of gypsum. The Blaine outcrop can be roughly
located and paralleling either side of a line running Northeast from
Sweetwater, through Childress. In this area, all streams having their
source on the hivh plains are highly impregnated with malt and gypsum.
In ether sections of the Permian area, we find lenses' of gypsum and
other objectionable minerals in small amounts. Since water is the greatest
solvent known, we can expect minerals in storm runoff water in various
amounts. Any reservoir located in the Blaine formation can be expected
to impound an undesirable water, and that, due to evaporation, as time
goes on, the water will become more undesirable. This has proved to be
a fact at Lake Camp on the Big Wichita River.
The above facts clearly indicate thtLt a reservoir would have
to be constructed West of, and receive its supply Irom West of the Blaine
formation.
The most desirable storaf--e condition is found in a deep reservoir.
A deep reservoir will impound the greatest amount of water with the least
amount of surface area, since algea, which, at certain times of the year,
imparts a disagreeable taste and odor to the water flourishes best in shal-
low water, a deep reservoir will tend to dive less trouble. This type of
reservoir also results in less shore line, witch has a decided advantaL,,e in
holdin;-, taste and odor to a minimum, which will usually occur from decaying
veetation after a rise in water level.
From the above information, rainfall, evaporation, stilting, etc.,
we know that if the City of Lubbock is to slave a dependable water wupply
from a surface reservoir, we must be able to store sufficient water to
take care of demands over a four-year drought.
While it is an accepted fact that water must be provided, and that
it is worth whatever it costs, vie must bear in mind that operating costs,
as well as capital investment must be held to a minimum in relation to good
construction. Any surface water supply to the East or Southeast of Lubbock
must be pumped from its source to the City of Lubbock and, regardless of
where the purification plant is located, lines and pumps must be provided
to supply the maximum anticipated daily demand.
While it is not the intent of the writer to paint a dark or unfavor-
able picture, the above are facts which must be considered, and which you
should be thoroughly familiar with.
For the purpose of study, a tentative reservoir site was selected
at the Ju$ction of Sand Creek and White River, about sixteen (16) miles
South, 35 East of the City of Crosbyton, and approximately forty-four (44)
miles South, 760 East, from the City of Lubbock, The drainage area which
would contribute the runoff was determined from available U. S. Geological
Survey Maps, as beins; 167 square miles. All of this drainage area being
below the Caprock.
The estimated runoff for the area was computed, using a thirty-two (32)
year rainfall record from the U. S. Weather Bureau Station at Crosbyton.
This information has been slatted as a Mass Diagram (Exhibit TYATT). A study
of the Mass Diagram reveals that for the thirty-two (32) year period under
discussion, we could ha%,e expected an average annual runoff of approximately
6,658.7 acre feet, or 5,943,000 gallons per day. In other words, a reservoir
at this point woLLld afford a safe draft including evaporation and seepage of
5,943,000 gallons per day. Over a long period of time, the safe draft on any
reservoir is equal to the inflow. For reasonable periods, in times of deficient
rainfall, we must depend entirely, or in part, upon the water stored in the
reservoir.
To create a more comprehensive picture of what could be expected from a
reservoir, at the site under discussion, let us assume a reservoir having a
capacity of 20,000 acre feet, with an exposed area at spillway level of 2,000
acres. Since the area and storar:e of a reservoir varies with the inflow and
draft, the area exposed to evaporation varies. Our investigation indicates
that we may expect an average of approximately 3.25 feet of evaporation per
year. Assuming an average exposed area of 1,400 acres, or 60,o of the entire
area, we could have an average annual loss to evaporation of 3,900 acre feet.
Subtracting: the loss by evaporation from the inflow, we have 2750.7 acre
feet per year, or 2,460,000 gallons per day, available to the City.
From existinP U. S. Geological Survey Maps, we find that the tent&ve
reservoir site is approximately 900 feet lower than the City of Lubbock,
and that the site is approximately forty-four (44) miles from Lubbock.
To pump water against a static head of 900 feet, together with the
friction head in the pipe line, would probably require four Booster Sta-
tions, livinc, quarters for three shifts, pumpin;=, equipment in duplicate,
and a high tension electric power line.
An earthen dam, together with core trench, -ravel blanket, rock rip -rap,
sodded back slope, spillway, outlet structure and intake structure for Booster
Station, would be required to form a reservoir.
An adequate communication system, sevL:ral ri;ilk9s of all weather road,
and a purification plant would be required.
Land, right-of-way, and damage for the reservoir, dam .spillway, pipe
line, transmission line, booster stations, roads, etc., would be a lurk-e item.
A rough estimate indicates that the cost of such a project would be in
the neighborhood of $5,000,000.00.
The writer also investigated a possible dam site at the Junction of White
River, and Salt Fork of the Brazos, due to the large amount of gypsum in the
area. No effort was made to determine the draina-e area.
Computing runoff from rainfall records leaves a great deal to be desired.
However, in the absence of stream flow measuring stations, there is no other
method of determining the probable amount of runoff f passin_; any given point.
It would undoubtedly be of great future value to the City of Lubbock if streams
flow measuring stations were established at all known possible reservoir sites.
Submit— d by A J Gates
There was discussion of completion of plans on Water Distribution System,
and it was unanimously amreed that A. J. Gates be retained by the Engineering
Department on a per diam basis to complete these plans.
Request was received from Mr. McCarty, District Engineer, Texas Highway
Department, that the City furnish water for the irrigation system on the
back slopes of the Underpass cut, and the cuts near MacKenzie State Park
on Avenue A, and it was unanimously a:7reed b,,- the City Commission that the
City grant this request.
Motion by Commissioner Whiteside, seconded by Commissioner Huf stedler,
carried unanimously, the following action was taken:
Methods of providing both temporary and permanent sewer service for
the area South of 34th Street was discussed
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It was decided that the permanent plant would involve construction
of a 21T1 to 36" sewer outfall line on 34th Street from the Slide Road
East to the disposal plant to serve the area between 34th and 50th Street
and another line on 50th Street to serve the area South. Due to urgency
of development between 34th Street and 50th Street, it was decided that
the property owners would be permitted to pay for and build any portion
4 of the 34th Street sewer line and that the cost of said line would be
refunded over a period of five years. The sewage from t1lis section of
line to be carried to the 20th Street sewer at Avenue W through a tem-
porary line. The cost of t::is temporary line to be borne by the deve-
lopers and, because it would not be a part of the permanent system, the
cost would not be refunded.
Oontinued on p-pe 227.
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It was further agreed that at least a part of the 50th Street line
could be constructed in two stages: beginning with an 18811 line and later
constructing a parallel line of sufficient size to handle the remainder of
the area this line is intended to serve.
It was further agreed that the City would build at once the 181, line
on 50th Street between Avenue P and Avenue C and pay the cost from sewer
bond funds. In order to further postpone the construction of large sewer
facilities on 50th Street, it was decided to build a sewage lift station
at about Avenue C on 50th btreet and pump the sewage North to the 26th
Street line. The sewage lift station and the portion of this line between
34th and 50th Street to be a part of the permanent plan and the cost to be
repaid the developers over a period of 5 years. The portion of this line
between 34th and 26th Street to be borne by developers and no reimbursement
to be made.
1-otion by Commissioner Hufstedler, seconded by Commissioner 1ihiteside,
carried unanimously, the City Commission autrorized acceptance of love bid,
of not to exceed N422.00, for grass seed to be used on a one hundred (100)
Foot wide strip along- the 30" sei,er outfdLll line ccnstruc:ted in 1949 across
the rrope-:•t,y of W.B. Price. This hnvinF. been previously a: --reed upon by the
City Goramission as a conside---ation in the ac'juisition of the Easement for
this sewer line. '
No further ousiness coming up for consideration, the City Commi_:4ioa
Read and a,rorove -, tni ; ';he 13th d,y of
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