HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 12/21/1972DECEMBER 21, 1972
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas, met at 10:00 o'clock a.19. in the regular
meeting place at City Hall, the following members thereof being present to wit:
Mayor Morris W. Turner, Councilman Lonnie F. Hollingsworth, Councilwoman Carolyn Jordan,
Councilman John E. Baker, Councilman Bryce Campbell, City Manager N. B. McCullough, City
Attorney Fred 0. Senter, Jr., Assistant City Manager Robert Wilson and Catty Secretary -
Treasurer Lavenia Lowe.
Absent: None
The invocation was given by Al Couch, Director of Public Services.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given in unison by those present in the Council
Chamber.
72-31-519-1290 Rev. Rodney Howell appeared before the City Council requesting the use of a portion of the
(5) old Pioneer Natural Gas Co. building in connection with Community Grant New Emergency School
Act. Rev. Howell asked, that in the event they were unable to secure a portion of this build-
ing, that they be allowed to use some other city owned building. He stated that there is a
possibility of them being able to pay "some" rent. This request was taken under advisement.
72-31-519-1291 Mr. Howell Killgore appeared before the City Council in regard to annexation of property in
(6)- Section 2, Block JS. This property is bounded on the south by 4th Street, on the east by
Frankford, on the north by Erskine and on the west by Milwaukee. This land is farm land and
occupied at this time. After consideration of all information presented, the City Council
referred this item to the City Staff for additional information in regard to annexation and
for further recommendations to the City Council.
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Motion was made by Councilwoman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Baker, motion carried, Mayor
Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay
to pass Ordinance No.'6525 on second and final reading.
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE N0. 6525
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock finds -it is necessary to appropriate
certain specific funds out of bond funds for an approved project;
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
There is hereby appropriated out of the following described bond fund, to -wit: Canyon
Lakes Project Fund
The sum $278,527.00
For the following purpose: For Land Acquisition and Relocation Costs for the Canyon Lakes
Project.
CITY BONDS.
Acquisition
Relocation
Total Bond Funds
FEDERAL BOR FUNDS
Acquisition
Relocation
Total BOR Funds
$229,915 - GWO 10775
4$ 8,612 - GWO 10766
$278,527 -
$229,915 - GWO 10775
8$ 6,036 - GWO 10766
$315,951
72-31-519=1293 Motion was made by Councilwoman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Baker, motion carried, Mayor
(8) Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay
to pass Ordinance No. 6526 on second and final reading.
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ORDINANCE N0. 6526
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock finds it is necessary to appropriate
certain specific funds out of bond funds for an approved project;
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
There is hereby appropriated out of the following described bond fund, to -wit: Street
Improvement Bond Fund
The sum $33,680.00
For the following purpose: To be added to G.W.O. 10,748 for Engineering for paving improve-
ments in the following subdivisions: Quaker Heights, Farrar Estates, Live Oak -Lot A, Villa
Sonora, West Wind, Rothwebb, Santa Fe Industrial, No. 3, Commerce Park and La Fiesta.
72-31-519-1294 Motion was made by Councilwoman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Baker, motion carried, Mayor
(9) Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay
to pass Ordinance No. 6527 on second and final reading.
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 6527
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock -finds it is necessary to appropriate
certain specific funds out of bond funds for an approved project;
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
There is hereby appropriated out of the following described bond fund, to -wit: Water
Capital Fund
The sum $293,058.31
For the following purpose:
Expansion and improvements at #7 Pump Station
Building piping, valves and related construction. $199,010.49
Two high service pumps 62,459.00
Controls 15,000.00
Engineering. 16 588.82
Total $293,058.31
72-31-•520-1295 Motion was.made by Councilwoman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Baker, motion carried, Mayor
(10) Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay
to pass Ordinance No. 6528 on second and final reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 6528
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE N0. 6205.
72-31-520-1296 Motion was made by Councilwoman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Baker, motion carried, Mayor
(11) Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay
to pass Ordinance No. 6529 on second and final reading.
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 6529
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock finds it is necessary to appropriate
certain specific funds out of bond funds for an approved project; Widening of Third Street
and Avenue H.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
There is hereby appropriated out of the following described bond fund, to -wit: Street
Improvement Bond Fund
The sum $27,275.50
For the following purpose: Acquisition of Right -of -Way to widen Third Street and Avenue H.:
All of Lot 1, Liff Sanders Addition . $14,134.00
The East 52.25 feet of Lots 2 & 3, Liff Sanders Addition 12,546.00
Supplemental Expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595.50
Total $27,275.50
Credit $14,134.00 to GWO 10755
Credit $13,141.50 to GWO 10782
72-31-520-1297 The City Council discussed the relocation of utility lines prior to construction of Indiana
(14) Avenue from 19th Street to 4th Street, but no action was taken. Motion was made by Councilman
Campbell, seconded by Councilwoman Jordan, motion carried, Mayor Turner and Councilmen
Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay to reaffirm the City's
policy that each utility company be required to pay their portion of this project expense by
relocating their utility lines -that are required to be moved.
72-31-520-1298 Motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman Jordan, motion carried,
(12) Mayor Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting
Nay to approve the price and conditions of sale on 75,000 square feet of land west of Avenue 0
and fronting on 10th Street in the Memorial Civic Center Urban Renewal Area. This land was
sold to the.IBM Corporation for a consideration of $198,900 subject to the following conditions;
1. IBM plans to have constructed for its use and occupancy -an office building consisting of
a minimum of 28,000 gross square feet. IBM will initially occupy approximately 18,000
gross square feet with the remaining area to be leased to others until required by IBM.
A minimum of 141 parking spaces are planned.
2. The building will be designed and constructed in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan,
Memorial Center Complex, Lubbock, Texas, and the enclosed "Design Criteria for an IBM
Branch Office". (In case of conflict of City codes with said Design Criteria, City codes
govern.)
3. IBM plans to solicit proposals from entrepreneurs for the development of an office building
for IBM's use and occupancy on a long-term lease basis. IBM plans to assign its contract
for sale of the Urban Renewal land to the successful entrepreneur for his ownership and
development.
72-31-521-1299 Motion was made by Councilman Campbell, seconded by Councilman Baker, motion carried, Mayor
(13) Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay
to approve the price and conditions of sale on the following parcels of land for single
family use:
Parcel No. 7D--8-20A to Juan Diaz, Jr., for $1,275.00
Parcel No. 2C0l-4 to Max Clark for $1,000
Parcel No. 9B-8-23 to Johnny Cruz for $1,270
72-31-521-1300 Motion was made by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilvaaw n-Jordan, motion carried, Mayor
(15) Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan and Baker voting Yea, Councilman Campbell voting
to authorize final payment to Commercial Concrete Construction Company in the amount of
$4,191.1i for construction of 5 M.G. Reservoir and Pump Station No. 8.
December 21, 1972
Certificate of Completion
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Lubbock, Texas
Gentlemen:
I have inspected the Five Million Gallon Reservoir and Pump Station No. 8, W.W.O. 11450 dated
December 10, 1970, and found improvements to have been completed in accordance with plans
and specifications.
Therefore I recommend that you accept said improvements and authorize final payment to the
contractor.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Wilford D. Watson
Wilford D. Watson
City Engineer
CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT ON CLOSING JOB
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK
Before me, a Notary Public in and for Lubbock County, Texas, on this day personally
appeared Edward E. Martin, who being by me duly sworn, upon oath says:
I, Edward E. Martin, do represent to the City of Lubbock and solemnly swear that I
executed a contract with the City of Lubbock, said contract being dated September 24, 1970,
for Pump Station No. 8 & 5 M.G. Reservoir, under WWO 11450, and that the work and con-
tract has been completed according'to the plans and specifications pertaining to the project
and that all labor, material, supplies and other cost including equipment, rental and hire,
and all expense items incurred in connection with said project have been paid in full; that
all liens and rights to fix liens against any part of said project or the moneys, bonds, or
warrants due the contractor, have been satisfied by payment to the claimant, his authorized
agent or attorney, and full release of all recorded liens or claims have been secured by
settlement and duly filed of record with the County Clerk of Lubluock County,
I further represent and affirm that all Federal, State and Municipal laws were substan-
tially complied with by me in doing and carrying out the job and project herein referred to
and that I paid applica scale of wages, and this affidavit is made to secure payment from
the City of Lubbock to me of the full and final moneys due me under this contract.
Witness my hand this 13th day of December, 1972.
/s/ Edward E. Martin
Subscribed and sword to before me this the 13th day of December, 1972.
/s/ Ernest J. Bradbury
Ernest J. Bradbury
Notary Public in and for
Lubbock County, Texas
72-31-521--1301 Motion was made by Councilwoman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Campbell, motion carried,
(18) Mayor Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting
Nay that the following resolution be passed.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION
FOR GRANT TO DEVELOP OPEN -SPACE LAND.
WHEREAS Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961, as amended, provides for the making of
grants by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to States and local public bodies
to assist them in the acquisition and development of permanent interests in land for open -
space uses where such assistance is needed for carrying out a unified or officially coordi-
nated program for the provision and development of open -space land as part of the comprehen-
sively planned development of the urban area; and
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WHEREAS the City of Lubbock (herein sometimes referred to as "Applicant") desires to
develop park and recreation facilities on Leftwich Park, which land is to be held and used for
permanent open -space land for park and recreation facilities; and
WHEREAS Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the regulations of the Department of
Housing and Urban -Development effectuating that Title, provide that no person shall be dis-
criminated against because of race, color or national origin in the use of the land acquired
and/or developed; and
WHEREAS it is recognized that the contract for Federal grant will impose certain' -obliga-
tions and responsibilities upon the Applicant and will require among other things (1)'assurances
that families and individuals displaced as a result of the open -space land project are offered
decent, safe and sanitary housing, (2)-compliance with Federal labor standards, and (3) compli-
ance with Federal requirements relating to equal employment opportunity; and
WHEREAS it is estimated that the cost of development of said land will be $136,000.00 and
NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CSTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
1. That an application be made to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a
grant in an amount authorized by Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961, as amended, which amount
is presently estimated to be $67,805 and that the applicant will pay the balance of the cost
from other funds available to it.
2. That the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute and
to file such application with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and to execute
such contracts as are required by said department; that the Director of Parks and Recreation is
hereby authorized to provide additional information and to furnish such documents as may be
required by said Department, and to act as the authorized correspondent of the Applicant.
3. That the proposed development is in accordance with plans for the allocation of land
for open -space uses, and that, should said grant be made, -the Applicant will develop, and
retain said land for the uses designated in said application and approved by the Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
4. That the United States of America and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
BE, and they hereby are, assured of full compliance by the Applicant with regulations of the
Department of Housing and Urban Development effectuating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964.
Passed by the City Council this 21st day of December, 1972.
/s/ Morris W. Turner
MORRIS W. TURNER, MAYOR `
ATTEST:
/s/ Lavenia Lowe
Lavenia Lowe, City Secretary -Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Fred 0. Senter, Jr.
Fred 0. Senter, Jr., City Attorney
72-31-522-1302 Motion was made by Councilwoman Jordan, seconded by Councilman Campbell, motion carried, Mayor
(18a) Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay
that the following resolution be passed.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT TO DEVELOP OPEN -SPACE LAND.
WHEREAS Title-VII of the Housing Act of 1961, as amended, provides for the making of grants
by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to States and local public bodies to assist
them in the acquisition and development of permanent interests in land for open -space uses
where such assistance is needed for carrying out a unified or officially coordinated program
for the provision and development of open -space land as part of the comprehensively planned
development of the urban area; and
WHEREAS the City of Lubbock (herein sometimes referred to as "Applicant") desires to
develop park and recreation facilities on the following sites: Chris Harwell, 4th and Zenith,
Hardwich, Higginbotham, Bowie, Kastman, 66th and Avenue W, Booker T. Washington, Burns, Rodgerss.
Wagner, Pioneer, Mae Simmons, and Leroy Elmore, which land is to be held and used for permanent'
open -space land for park and recreation facilities; and
WHEREAS Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the regulations of the Department of
Housing and Urban Development effectuating that Title, provide that no person shall be dis-
criminated'against because of race, color -or national origin in the use of the land acquired
and/or developed; and
WHEREAS it is recognized that the contract for Federal grant will impose certain obliga-
tions and responsibilities upon the Applicant and will require among other things (1)
assurances that families and individuals displaced as a result of the open -space land .project
are offered decent, safe and sanitary housing, (2) compliance with Federal labor standards,
and (3) compliance with Federal requirements relating to equal employment opportunity; and
WHEREAS it is estimated that the cost of development of said land will be $490,000.00,
and NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
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1. That an application be made to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a
grant in an amount authorized by Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961, as amended, which
amount is presently estimated to be $245,000.00, and that the applicant will pay the balance
of the cost from other funds available to it. . -
2. That the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute
and to file such application with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and to
execute - such contracts as are required by said.department; that the Director of Parks
and Recreation is hereby authorized to provide additional information and to furnish such
documents as may be required by said Department, and to act as the authorized correspondent
of the Applicant.
3. That the proposed development is in accordance with plans for the allocation of land
for open -space uses, and that, should said grant be made, the Applicant will develop, and
retain said land for the uses designated in said application and approved by the Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
4. That the United States of America and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
BE, and they hereby are, assured of full compliance by the Applicant with regulations of the
Department of Housing and Urban Development effectuating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964.
Passed by the City Council this 21st day of December, 1972.
/s/ Morris w. Turner
MORRIS W. TURNER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Lavenia Lowe
Lavenia Lowe, City Secretary -Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
fs/ Fred 0. Senter, Jr.
Fred 0. Senter, Jr., City Attorney
72-31-523-1303 Motion was made by Councilman Campbell, seconded by Councilman Baker motion carried, Mayor
(19) Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay
to pass Ordinance No. 6530 on first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 6530
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NO. 4805, 5099, 5312, 5545, 5760, 5946, 6191 and 6450
OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK BY REPEALING SECTION 2 OF EACH OF SAID ORDINANCES, SUCH SECTION PROVID-
ING FOR APPLICATION OF RESIDUE TAXES COLLECTED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK
AFTER INTEREST AND SINKING FUND REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
72-31-523-1304 Motion was made by Councilman Campbell, seconded by Councilwoman Jordan, motion carried, Mayor
(21) Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay
that the following resolution be passed.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, certain areas of the City of Lubbock are subject to periodic flooding of
numerous Playa Lakes causing serious damages to residential properties within these areas;
and
WHEREAS, relief is available in the form of flood insurance as authorized by the National
Flood Insurance Act of 1968 as amended; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this Council to comply with land use and management criteria
regulations as required in said act; and
WHEREAS, it is also the intent of this Council to recognize and duly evaluate flood
hazards in all official actions relating to land use in the flood plain areas having special
flood hazards; and
WHEREAS, the Code Citation of any State enabling legislation that authorizes this City
to adopt land use and control measures is Article 8280-13, Vernon Revised Civil Statutes
(Texas); NOW THERFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT this Council hereby assures the Federal Insurance Administration that it takes the
following legislative action:
(1) Appoints the City Manager with the responsibility, authority, and means to:
(a) Delineate or assist the -Administrator, at his request, in delineating the limits
of the areas having special Flood hazards on available local maps of sufficient scale to
identify the location of building sites.
(b) Provide such information as the Administrator may request concerning present uses
and occupancy of the flood plain area.
(c) Maintain for public inspection and furnishing upon request, with respect to each
area having special flood hazards, information on elevations (in relation to mean sea level)
of the lowest floors- of all new or substantially improved structures; and
(d) Cooperate with Federal, State and local agencies and private firms which undertake
to study, survey, map and identify flood plain or mudslide areas, and cooperate with neighbor-
ing communities with respect to management of adjoining flood plain areas in order to prevent
aggravation of existing hazards.
(e) Submit on the anniversary date of the community's initial eligibility, an annual
report to the Administrator on the progress made during the past year within the community
in the development and implementation of 'flood plain area management measures.
(2) Take such other official action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the objectives
of the program.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That this Council hereby appoints the -City Manager with the overall responsibility, authority
and means to implement all commitments made herein.
Passed by the City Council this 21st day of December, 1972.
/s/ Morris W. Turner
MORRIS W. TURNER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
fs/ Lavenia Lowe
Lavenia Lowe, City Secretary -Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Fred 0. Senter, Jr.
Fred 0. Senter, Jr., City Attorney
72-31-524-1305 Motion was made by Councilman Campbell, seconded by Councilwoman Jordan, motion carried, Mayor
(21a) Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay
that the following resolution be passed.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock had a ocTf-ip ec end is enforcing -the 1970 Edition of the Uniform
Building Code, Volume 1, International Conference of Building Officials (adopting Ordinance
No. 6253) ; and
WHEREAS, Section 301 of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the City of Lubbock
prohibits any person, firm or corporation from erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering,
repairing, improving, moving or•demolishing any building or structure without first obtaining
a separate building permit for each building or structure from the Building Official, and
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WHEREAS, the Building Official must examine all plans and specifications for the proposed
construction when application is made to him for a building permit; NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
1. THAT the Building official -of the City of Lubbock when reviewing applications for
building permits, including the plans and specifications for the proposed construction, will
review all building permit applications to determine if the -proposed construction is consistent
with the need to minimize flood damage.
2. THAT the Building Official shall review all building permit applications to determine
if the site of the proposed construction in all locations which have flood hazards.
3. THAT the Building Official in reviewing all applications for construction in flood
hazard locations within the City of Lubbock shall require that any such proposed construction
must:
a. Be designed and anchored to prevent the flotation,:collapse or lateral movement of
the structure or portions of the structure due to flooding.
b. Use of construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood r.
damage.
c. Use of construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage.
d. Provide adequate drainage in order to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
e. Locate public utilities and facilities on the site in such a manner as to be elevated
and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage, such utilities and facilities
including sewer, gas, electrical and water systems.
4. It is further resolved that the Building Official in reviewing all subdivision appli-
cations shall make findings of fact and determine if:
a. All such proposed developments are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage
b. Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
c. Adequate drainage is provided so as not to increase the exposure to flood hazards
of adjacent lands.
d. All public utilities and facilities are located, elevated and constructed so as to
minimize or eliminate flood damage, these utilities and facilities to incude sewer,gas,
electrical and water systems. T
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Passed by the City Council this 21st day of December, 1972.
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/s/ Morris W. Turner
MORRIS W. TURNER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Lavenia Lowe
Lavenia Lowe, City Secretary -Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Fred 0. Senter, Jr.
Fred 0. Senter, Jr., City Attorney
72-31-52-5-1306
Motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilwoman
Jordan, motion carried,
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Mayor Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker
and Campbell
voting Yea, none voting
Nay to authorize publication of Notice to Bidders for two fire trucks
for the Airport.
72-31-525-1307
The City Council discussed, with Marvin Coffee, Director
of Aviation,
the number of security
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officers required at the Lubbock Regional Airport. The City
Council instructed Mr. Coffee
to assure the United States Government that the City will
comply with
Government regulations.
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Motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilwoman
Jordan, motion carried,
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Mayor Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker
and Campbell
voting Yea, none voting
Nay to pass Ordinance No. 6531 on first -reading.
ORDINANCE No. 6531
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF -A CUL-DE-SAC LOCATED ON 41ST STREET FAST
OF FRANKFORT AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEAS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DES-
CRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MARK THE OFFICIAL MAP OF
THE CITY OF LUBBOCK TO INDICATE THE CLOSING AND ABANDONMENT OF THE CUL-DE-SAC; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
72-31-525-1309 Motion was made by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Campbell, motion carried, Mayor
(16) Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay
to pass Ordinance No. 6532 on first reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 6532
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE EAST -WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 113, ORIGINAL TOWN OF
LUBBOCK, LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS, AS -MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE;
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MARK THE OFFICIAL MAP -OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK TO INDICATE THE
CLOSING AND ABANDONMENT OF THE ALLEY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
72-31-525-1310 Motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Campbell, motion carried,
(17) Mayor Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting
Nay to authorize publication of Notice to Bidders for the sale of city -owned property at the
northwest corner of 22nd Street and Indiana Avenue.
72-31-525-1311 The City Council considered the claim of John W. Raines in the amount of $220 for sewage
(24) backup at 5206 28th Street. After consideration of all information presented, motion was
made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Campbell, motion carried, Mayor
Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay
to deny this claim. The Director of Public Works was instructed to make an effort to deter-
mine if an adjustment can be made to prevent sewage backup flooding in this area.
72-31-525-1312 The City Council considered the claim of John Russell Brown, Jr., in the amount of $15,000
(24a) for personal injuries sustained while confined in the City Jail. After consideration of all
information presented, motion was made by Councilmen Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
Campbell, motion carried, Mayor Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and
Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay to deny this claim..
72-31-525-1313 The City Council considered the claim of Deborah Gene Lewis in the amount of $183.12 for
(24b) damage to her automobile which was in collision with a manhole. After consideration of all
information presented, motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman
Campbell, motion carried, Mayor Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and
Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay to deny this claim.
72-31-525-1314 The City Council considered the claim of Southwestern Public Servite Company in the amount
(24c) of $278.20 for damage to an automobile which was in collision with a manhole. After consider-
ation of all information presented, motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by
Councilman Campbell, motion carried, Mayor Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker
and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay to deny this claim.
72-31-525-1315 Motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman Jordan, motion carried,
(25) Mayor Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting
Nay to authorize payment of Lubbock's share of attorneys' fees for the .Canadian River Munici-
pal Water Authority suit in the amount of $350.11.
72-31-525-1316 The following bids were received for the purchase of miscellaneous electric items for ware-
(26) house stock, being Bid No. 2263.
Bid Tabulation set in Bid Book.
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(Note: See Page
#512, Item #1264,
this volume, for
appointments)
After consideration of all bids received, motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded
by Councilwoman Jordan, motion carried, Mayor Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan,
Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay to accept the bid of General Electric Supply
Co. for the purchase of Item 1; accept the bid of Graybar Electric Co., Amarillo, for the pur-
chase of Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9; accept the bid of Nelson Electric Supply Co. for the
purchase of Item 6.
The following bids were received for the purchase of electric power poles for warehouse stock,
being Bid No. 2268.
Bid Tabulation set in Bid Book.
After consideration of all bids received, motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded
by Councilwoman Jordan, motion carried, Mayor Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan,
Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay to accept the bid of Keystone Supply Co.,
Kansas City, Mo. for the purchase of Item 1; accept the bid of International Paper Co., Ft.
Worth, for the purchase of Items 2, 4 and 6; accept the bid of Temple, Inc., for the purchase
of Item 3.
The following bids were received to establish price for a period of one year for electric
meters, being Bid No. 2270.
Bid Tabulation set in Bid Book.
Tie Bids were -received on each item under Bid No. 2270; therefore, lots were drawn. After
lots were drawn, motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman Jordan,
motion carried, Mayor Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting
Yea, none voting Nay to accept the bid of Nelson Electric Supply Co. for the purchase of
Items 1, 2, 11 - 16; accept the bid of Temple, Inc. for the purchase of Items 3 and 4; accept
the bid of Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. for the purchase of Items 5 - 7; accept the bid
of Abbott's Meter Laboratory for the purchase of Items 8 - 10.
The following bids were received to establish price for a period of one year on ferric sulfate
for Water Treatment, being Bid No. 2280.
Bid Tabulation set in Bid Book.
After consideration of all bids received, motion was made by Councilwoman Jordan, seconded by
Councilman Hollingsworth, motion carried, Mayor Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan,
Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay to accept the bid of Custom Farm Services, Inc.,
Plainview, for the purchase of ferric sulfate.
The following bids were received for the sale of a city -owned lot at 17th Street and Chicago
Avenue, being Bid No. 2275.
Bid Tabulation set in Bid Book.
After consideration of all bids received, motion was made by Councilwoman Jordan, seconded
by Councilman Hollingsworth, motion carried, Mayor Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan,
Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting Nay to accept the bid of Leroy Richardson in the
amount of $5,050, to purchase city -owned lot at 17th Street and Chicago Avenue.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Jordan, seconded by Councilman. Hollingsworth, motion carried,
Mayor Turner and Councilmen Hollingsworth, Jordan, Baker and Campbell voting Yea, none voting
Nay that the following resolution be passed.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council that the City of Lubbock should provide stimulating,
meaningful learning experiences as well as comprehensive child care for a seclected number of
children from birth to school age of Lubbock parents who seek such a program; and
WHEREAS, it is essential to such a program that a Commission be appointed for a period of
six months, to implement an early learing center program together with a curricula for use at
each stage of a childos development from birth to school age, which is to be used by the teachers
as sequential activities for every participating child; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT there be and is hereby created and established a Commission to be officially designated
as "The Early Learning Center Commission of the City of Lubbock," to be composed of nine (9)
members appointed by the City Council. The Commission hereby established shall adopt its rules
of procedure, including election of the Chairman and Co-chairman and Secretary, to conduct its
function and carry out.the duties herein requested.
The Commission is requested to submit to the City Council for consideration a program plan
for an early learning center contemplated to be located in the area of the Lubbock Memorial
Civic Center within a period of four months from passage hereof. Such program should be focused
upon the needs of children who have yet to begin formal school attendance, to provide day-care
service facility as well as educational learning experiences.
In addition, such plan should be directed at funding the Early Learning Center expenses
without government, local, State or Federal, involvement after a reasonable time.
The Commission as herein designated may at anytime for the purpose of securing individual
and corporate contributions and using such funds as matching funds for any Federal or State
grant apply for and become a non-profit corporation. Upon receipt of a corporate charter
issued by the State of Texas, the Commission as herein created shall be dissolved and all
obligation under the terms of this Commission shall cease. The Commission shall not be con-
strued as having any delegated authority to create any indebtedness or obligation on the part
of the City of Lubbock.
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Passed by the City Council this 21st day of December, 1972.
/s/ Morris W. Turner Mayor
MORRIS W. TURNER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Lavenia Lowe
Lavenia Lowe, City Secretary -Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Fred 0. Senter, Jr.
Fred 0. Senter, Jr., City Attorney
72-31-527-1322 Mr. James H. Goodman appeared before the City Council requesting that the City of Lubbock
(32) allow the $3,000 Homestead Exemption as authorized by a new legislative bill. This exemption
to apply for the year 1973. Also appearing to make this request were G. E. Dawson and Mrs.
A. F. Rasor of the Retired Teachers Association. Mr. Dawson presented the following petition:
TO: The honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council of Lubbock, Texas
The Lubbock South Plains Retired Teachers Organization petitions the local ad valorem taxing
agencies -- the Lubbock Independent School District and the City of Lubbock -- to take im-
mediate action to exempt $3,000 from the assessed valuation of Homesteads for persons over
65 years of age, pursuant to a Constitutional Amendment approved by Texas voters in November
of this year.
A copy of this petition is being sent to the Board of Education, Lubbock Independent School
District.
Respectfully submitted December 21, 1972:
/s/ G. E. Dawson
Chairman of the Legislation Committee
/s/ Mrs. A. F. Rasor
President
Mr. Charles Cobb, Attorney, appeared before the City Council representing the Lubbock Inde-
pendent School District. Mr. Cobb stated that the School Board has not as yet had an oppor-
tunity to study and take action in regard to this Homestead Exemption Law as authorized by
Legislative Bill. These requests were taken under advisement by the City Council.
NO FURTHER BUSINESS COMING UP FOR CONDISERATION, THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED FROM REGULAR
MEETING, DECEMBER 21, 1972.
ATTEST:
Lave is Lowe, City Secretary -Treasurer
READ AND APPROVED THIS THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1973.
ATTEST:
Lave is Lowe, City retary-Treasurer
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MORRIS W. TURNER, MAYOR
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