HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - Regular - 11/21/1996CITY OF LUBBOCK
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 21,1996
10:00 A.M.
The City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas, met in regular session on the 21st
day of November 1996, in the City Council Chambers, first floor, City Hall, 1625
13th Street, Lubbock, Texas, at 10:00 A.M.
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Alex Cooke, Councilmember Victor Hernandez,
Councilmember T. J. Patterson, Councilmember Max L. Ince, Councilmember
Randy Neugebauer, City Manager Bob Cass, City Attorney Anita Burgess, and City
Secretary Kaythie Darnell.
Mayor Pro Tem Cooke called the meeting to order at 10:36 A.M.
( 1.) The Invocation was given by Charles Carmen, Minister of
Raintree Christian Church.
( 2.) Pledge of Allegiance was given in unison by those in the
Council Chambers.
(3.) Presentation from the Ronald McDonald House recognizing
City of Lubbock employees for their five-year participation in
the Ronald McDonald House Meals Project.
The Board of Directors for the Ronald McDonald House
recognized the participation of City employees for serving over
100 meals for families temporarily residing at the facility.
David Nelson, President of the Board, and Jean Curtsinger,
Director, presented the award to the employees of the City of
Lubbock.
(4.) Presentation of Honorary Citizenship Certificates to Texas
Tech University international students completing the English
as a Second Language curriculum.
Kathy Stevens, Coordinator for the English as a Second Language
Program at Texas Tech University brings a group of international
students to observe a City Council meeting and receive Honorary
Citizenship Certificates on a yearly basis. There are 11 students
from 8 foreign countries in this year's class.
Mayor Pro Tem Cooke presented the Honorary Citizenship
Certificates to these students.
( 5.) Presentation of an Honorary Citizenship Certificate to Didier
Laurent for his outstanding contribution to Lubbock through
the International Trade Center and Small Business
Development Center.
Pat L. Helton, of the International Trade Center and Small
Business Development Center, requested that an Honorary
Lubbock Citizenship be given to Mr. Didier Laurent for his
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contributions to Lubbock through his work at the International
Trade Center.
Although Mr. Laurent is paid for 20 hours, he voluntarily works an
additional 10 or more hours per week. Much of the $15 million in
products that the Center has helped export was the result of Mr.
Laurent's market research. Mr. Helton indicated that Mr. Laurent
has a talent for finding foreign markets for Lubbock area products.
Mr. Laurent will graduate in December, Summa Cum Laude, with
a Masters in Business Administration.
Mayor Pro Tern Cooke presented Mr. Laurent with an honorary
citizenship.
(6.) Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to approve the minutes of the
November 21, 1996, Regular City Council Meeting as written.
Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
(7.) Ordinance No. 9935--ZONE CASE NO.2627-D (6205 W. 19th
Street) --Request of Ray McKim III (for WWC Holding
Company) for a zoning change from C-4 to C-4 Specific Use
(for a radio transmission facility) on a tract out of Lot 2, Block
2, West End Place Addition.
ORDINANCE NO. 9935
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 7084 AND THE
OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK MAKING THE FOLLOWING
CHANGES: ZONE CASE NO.2627-D; A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-4 TO C-4
SPECIFIC USE ZONING FOR A RADIO TRANSMISSION FACILITY ON A TRACT
OUT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 2, WEST END PLACE ADDITION, LUBBOCK, TEXAS;
PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to pass on second and final reading
Ordinance No. 9935 as recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5
Yeas; 0 Nays.
(7A.) ORDINANCE NO. 9944--Canceling authority and approval
for various traffic control signals in the downtown area of
Lubbock and authorizing their removal. Signals are to be
removed at the following locations: Avenue M and 13th Street,
Avenue L and 14th Street, Avenue K and loth Street, Avenue J
and loth Street, Texas Avenue and loth Street, Avenue H and
10th Street, Avenue Q and 16th Street.
ORDINANCE NO.9944
AN ORDINANCE CANCELING AUTHORITY AND APPROVAL FOR
VARIOUS TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF
LUBBOCK AND AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF SUCH TRAFFIC CONTROL
SIGNALS AS OPERATIVE TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to pass on second and final reading
Ordinance No. 9944 as recommended by staff. Motion carried:
Yeas; 0 Nays.
(7B.) ORDINANCE NO. 9945--Authorizing a traffic -control signal
be installed at the intersections of 19th Street and Avenue G,
and 19th Street and Upland Avenue.
ORDINANCE NO. 9945
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF NEW TRAFFIC
CONTROL SIGNALS AT 19TH STREET AND AVENUE G AND AT 19TH STREET
AND UPLAND AVENUE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to pass on second and final reading
Ordinance No. 9945 as recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5
Yeas; 0 Nays.
( 8.) Consider Ordinance No. 9947 abandoning and closing a
portion of a right-of-way easement located in Section 2, Block
J-S, Lubbock County (6202 4th Street).
ORDINANCE NO. 9947
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING AND CLOSING PORTIONS OF A RIGHT-
OF-WAY EASEMENT LOCATED IN SECTION 2, BLOCK J-S, LUBBOCK
COUNTY, TEXAS, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF
— THIS ORDINANCE; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MARK THE
OFFICIAL MAPS OF THE CITY OF REFLECT SAID ABANDONMENT AND
CLOSING; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
According to staff memo, this ordinance abandons and closes a
north -south 80-foot by 2640.00 foot right-of-way easement located
in the Shadow Hills Addition which is north of 4th Street, halfway
between Frankford Avenue and Milwaukee Avenue. This
easement was dedicated in 1972 for a county road and is no longer
needed. A new road is being dedicated in a new plat to replace this
area being closed.
Staff recommended approval of this ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to pass on first reading Ordinance No.
9947 as recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
(9.) Consider Ordinance No. 9948 abandoning and closing a
portion of a 30-foot right-of-way easement located in Section
25, Block A, Lubbock County (4500 Idalou Highway).
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ORDINANCE NO.9948
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING AND CLOSING PORTIONS OF A RIGHT-
OF-WAY EASEMENT LOCATED IN SECTION 25, BLOCK A, LUBBOCK
COUNTY, TEXAS, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF
THIS ORDINANCE; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MARK THE OFFICIAL
MAPS OF THE CITY TO REFLECT SAID ABANDONMENT AND CLOSING;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
According to staff memo, Rip Griffin is in the process of platting a
tract of land along the Idalou Highway east of Loop 289 and has
asked that a piece of street area be closed. In 1964, a 30-foot wide
strip of land was dedicated off the north side of this tract for
Oberlin Street. According to the Engineering Department, this
piece of street will never be used and can be closed. The total area
being closed is 20,255.51 square feet and from land values in the
adjoining area, the valuation of this street to be closed is 2.29 cents
per square foot for a total value of $463.85 due the City.
Staff recommended approval of this ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to pass on first reading Ordinance No.
9948 as recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
(10.) Consider Resolution No. 5348 authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem
to execute an easement with Texas Instruments (Loop 289 and
North University).
RESOLUTION NO.5348
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and
directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock an Easement for a water
pump station across Grantor's property by and between the City of Lubbock and Texas
Instruments, Inc. for one water pump station to be constructed, owned, operated and
maintained by said City of Lubbock across said Grantor's property as described in the
easement, attached hereto and which shall be spread upon the minutes of the Council and
as spread upon the minutes of this Council shall constitute and be a part of this
Resolution as if fully copied herein in detail.
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Passed by the City Council this 21 st day of November 1996.
/s/ Alex "Ty" Cooke
ALEX "TY" COOKE, MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
/s/ Kaythie Darnell
Kaythie Darnell, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/ Ed Bucy
Ed Bucy, Right -of -Way Agent
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Jeff Hartsell
Jeff Hartsell, Assistant City Attorney
According to staff memo, Texas Instruments (TI) has requested
that the City increase their water pressure at this facility. To do
this, the City will construct a water pump station for TI in the west
right-of-way of University Avenue, north of their main entrance.
Staff recommended approval of this resolution.
Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to authorize Resolution No. 5348 as
recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
(11.) Consider Resolution No. 5349 authorizing acceptance of water
and sanitary sewer improvements for Boardwalk Addition,
Tract A, located at the southeast corner of 50th Street and
Gary Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 5349
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT A, BOARDWALK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
LUBBOCK, LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, the developer of Tract A, Boardwalk Addition to the City of
Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, has complied with the provisions of Article IV,
Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock, in providing the water and
sewer improvements for said Addition; and
WHEREAS, the total utility cost to the developer is $6209.85, with the
improvements constructed by Walton Construction having a value of $5859.85, as
determined by the unit prices established by said Chapter 28, and $350.00 cash paid to the
City, which amount includes $-0- cash for adjacent lines, with McDougal Properties, the
developer, to receive a refund of $-0- in accordance with Chapter 28 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Lubbock and a refund of deposit in the amount of $-0-; and
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WHEREAS, the construction of the said water and sewer improvements was
performed under the supervision of the Water Utilities Engineer and completed in
accordance with the City of Lubbock's plans and specifications; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT the improvements be and the same are hereby accepted as
an integral part of the water and sewer system of the City of Lubbock.
SECTION 2. THAT the refundable cost in the amount of $-0- be made in
accordance with said Chapter 28.
SECTION 3. THAT a refund of deposit be made in the amount of $-0-.
SECTION 4. THAT this Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and
after the date of its passage.
Passed by the City Council this 21 st day of November 1996.
/s/ Alex "Ty" Cooke
ALEX "TY" COOKE, MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
/s/ Kaythie Darnell
Kaythie Darnell, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/ Michael E. Murphy
Michael E. Murphy, Chief Engineer,
Water Utilities
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/s/ Harold Willard
Harold Willard, Assistant City Attorney
According to staff memo, this is a routine acceptance of water and
sanitary sewer improvements constructed in accordance with the
subdivision regulations. The total cost of the improvements is
$6,209.85 including value of construction costs of $5,859.85 and
$350 cash paid to the City of Lubbock. The developer, McDougal
Properties, will not receive a refund and there is no refund of
deposit.
This subdivision is located at the southeast corner of 50th Street
and Gary Avenue.
Staff recommended approval of this resolution.
Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to authorize Resolution No. 5349 as
recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
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(12.) Consider Resolution No. 5350 authorizing acceptance of water
and sanitary sewer improvements for Revier Farms, Lots 413-
515, located north of 19th Street and east of Milwaukee
Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 5350
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS ON PORTIONS OF
STREETS AND AVENUES AS LISTED BELOW:
WHEREAS, in conformance with the paving requirement provisions of Chapter
25 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances, the subdivider of Lots 413-515, Revier
Farm Addition, made arrangements with Williams & Peters Construction Company, Inc.
for the construction of paving improvements on certain streets and avenues dedicated in
said subdivision under the provisions of said Code prior to the recording of the
subdivision plat of the above -mentioned Addition, including the following streets and
avenues:
15th Street from the West property line of Lot 515, Revier Farm Addition, to the
West lip line of Iola Avenue, known and designated as New Subdivision Sub -Unit
Number 67 of Unit Number 2037.
14th Street from the West property line of Lot 470, Revier Farm Addition, to the
cul-de-sac West of Iola Avenue, known and designated as New Subdivision Sub -Unit
Number 68 of Unit Number 2037.
13th Street from 7.00 feet West of the West property line of the alley West of
Juneau Avenue to the West lip line of Iola Avenue, known and designated as New
Subdivision Sub Unit Number 69 of Unit Number 2037.
The South half of 1 Ith Place from 7.00 feet West of the West property line of the
alley West of Juneau Avenue to the Center line of Iola Avenue, known and designated as
New Subdivision Sub Unit Number 70 of Unit Number 2037.
Juneau Avenue from 7.00 feet South of the alley South of 15th Street to the South
lip line of 15th Street, known and designated as New Subdivision Sub -Unit
Number 71 of Unit Number 2037.
Juneau Avenue from the North lip line of 15th Street to the South lip line of 14th
Street, known and designated as New Subdivision Sub -Unit Number 72 of Unit Number
2037.
Juneau Avenue from the North lip line of 13th Street to the end of the cul-de-sac
North of 13th Street, known and designated as New Subdivision Sub -Unit Number 73 of
Unit Number 2037.
Ironton Avenue from the North lip line of 13th Street to the South lip line of 1 Ith
Place, known and designated as New Subdivision Sub -Unit Number 74 of Unit Number
2037.
The West half of Iola Avenue from 7.00 feet South of the alley South of 15th
Street to the South end of radius of 1 Ith Place, known and designated as New
Subdivision Sub -Unit Number 75 of Unit Number 2037.
WHEREAS, the construction of the above improvements on the above -mentioned
streets and avenues was performed under the supervision of the City Engineer, and said
improvements have been completed and have been inspected and found to have been
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constructed in accordance with City specifications and in accordance with the provisions
of Chapter 25 of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT the improvements on said portions of the above -mentioned
streets and avenues BE and the same are hereby accepted and the City Engineer is hereby
authorized to notify the Developer of acceptance by the Lubbock City Council and to
direct payment of the City's portion of the cost in the amount of $15,144.69 to the
Contractor.
SECTION 2. THAT this Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and
after the date of its passage.
Passed by the City Council this 21 st day of November 1996.
/s/ Alex "Ty" Cooke
ALEX "TY" COOKE, MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
/s/ Kaythie Darnell
Kaythie Darnell, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/ Michael E. Murphy
Michael E. Murphy, Chief Engineer,
Water Utilities
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Harold Willard
Harold Willard, Assistant City Attorney
According to staff memo, this is a routine acceptance of water and
sanitary sewer improvements constructed in accordance with the
subdivision regulations. The total cost of the improvements is
$151,898.29 including value of construction costs of $124,302.93
and $27,595.36 cash paid to the City of Lubbock. The developer,
Rick Betenbough, will receive a refund of $23,937.54. There is no
refund of deposit.
This subdivision is located north of 19th Street and east of
Milwaukee Avenue.
Staff recommended approval of this resolution.
Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to authorize Resolution No. 5350 as
recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
(13.) Consider Resolution No. 5351 authorizing the Mayor Pro Tern
to execute an agreement for the transfer of treated wastewater
for agricultural irrigation.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5351
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and
directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock an Agreement Regarding
Treated Wastewater Effluent, attached herewith, by and between the City of Lubbock
and Schuiler N. Jones. Jr., for the furnishing of treated wastewater by the City of
Lubbock for agricultural purposes, and any associated documents, which Agreement
shall be spread upon the minutes of the Council and as spread upon the minutes of this
Council shall constitute and be a part of this Resolution as if fully copied herein in
detail.
Passed by the City Council this 21 st day of November 1996.
/s/ Alex "Ty" Cooke
ALEX "TY" COOKE, MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
/s/ Kaythie Darnell
Kaythie Darnell, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/ Terry Ellerbrook
Terry Ellerbrook, Director of Water
Utilities
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/Donald G. Vandiver
Donald G. Vandiver, First Assistant City
Attorney
According to staff memo, the City's wastewater permit (TNRCC
Permit No. 10353-02) authorizes the City to dispose of treated
effluent on approximately 6,000 acres of land, known as the
Lubbock Land Application Site (LAS). Included in this permitted
acreage is approximately 1,100 acres of land. In order for this
privately -owned acreage to be included as land on which treated
effluent may be legally applied, a written, long-term lease
agreement with the land owners must be accomplished.
On August 22, 1996, the City Council approved a resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute four separate agreements with
neighboring farmers of the LAS for the transfer of treated
wastewater for agricultural irrigation. Staff recommended
approval of this item primarily as a means to postpone the expense
of purchasing additional land for the LAS.
The ten-year agreement with Mr. Schuiler N. Jones Jr., a farmer
and owner of land adjacent to the City -owned farm land, would
provide for 160 acres of privately -owned farm land available for
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effluent disposal under the terms of the TNRCC permit. This
acreage, plus the 940 acres provided for in the four effluent
discharge agreements would provide for sufficient land to fulfill
requirements of the TNRCC permit. The agreements with property
owners thus serves to postpone the time that additional land would
have to be purchased and permitted by the City of Lubbock.
Staff recommended approval of this resolution.
Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to authorize Resolution No. 5351 as
recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
(14.) Bid #13698--Repair of Rotating Elements for Boiler Feed
Pump (Electric Production).
BW/IP International, Inc. --Total bid.
Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to approve low bid meeting
specifications as recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0
Nays.
(15.) Bid #13707--Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Fixtures,
Furniture & Equipment (Culture & Leisure Services).
Brueger International --Stack Chairs, Chair Trucks and Chair
Dollys.
Baker Office Products --Upholstered Furniture - Chair, Sofas,
Conference Tables, Coffee & End Tables.
Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to approve low bids meeting
specifications as recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0
Nays.
(16.) Bid #13709--Automobiles & Light Trucks (Fleet Services).
Shamrock Chevrolet--7 Ea Intermediate Automobile, 4 Door
Sedan per Spec 101; 4 Ea Intermediate Police Marked Unit per
Spec 200; 3 Ea 2WD 4-Door Utility Vehicle per Spec 202; 2 Ea 4
x 4 Utility Vehicle per Spec 203; 9 Ea 1/2 Ton Step Side Pickup
per Spec 304; 1 Ea 1/2 Ton 4 x 4 Step Side Pickup per Spec 305;
Ea 3/4 Ton Cargo Van 4 x 4 per Spec 402; 2 Ea Long Wheelbase
Pickup per Spec 308; 1 Ea 2-Door 3/4 Ton 4 x 4 Long Wheelbase
Pickup per Spec 312.
Gene Messer Ford--17 Ea Full Size Automobile, 4 Door Sedan per
Spec 102; 34 Ea Police Marked Unit per Spec 201; 8 Ea 1/2 Ton
Full Size Pickup per Spec 307; 1 Ea 3/4 Ton Long Wheelbase Cab
& Chassis per Spec 315; 1 Ea 3/4 Ton Cargo Van per Spec 403; 1
Ea Twelve Passenger Van per Spec 404; 1 Ea 1/2 Ton 4 x 4 4-Door
Utility Vehicle per Spec 409; 2 Ea 1 Ton Cab & Chassis Dual
Wheels per Spec 512; 1 Ea Long Wheelbase Cab & Chassis per
Spec 309.
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Scoggin Dickey Chevrolet, Buick, Geo--5 Ea 1 Ton 4 x 4 Long
Wheelbase Single Wheel Pickup per Spec 318; 4 Ea 1 Ton 4 x 4
Single Wheel Cab & Chassis per Spec 322; 1 Ea 1/2 Ton Suburban
Type 4 x 4 per Spec 408; 1 Ea 3/4 Ton Suburban Type 4 x 4 per
Spec 410; 2 Ea 1 Ton Crew Cab Pickup Dual Wheels per Spec
504.
Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
-- Councilmember Hernandez to approve low bids meeting
specifications as recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0
Nays.
(17.) Bid 413718--Traffic Maintenance Building Addition, and
authorize same (Building Services).
RESOLUTION NO. 5352
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and
directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock a Contract by and between
the City of Lubbock and All Texas Builders, Inc., of Lubbock, Texas, to install and
furnish all materials and services as bid for the Traffic Maintenance Building Addition,
attached hereto, which shall be spread upon the minutes of the Council and as spread
upon the minutes of this Council shall constitute and be a part of this Resolution as if
fully copied herein in detail.
Passed by the City Council this 21 st day of November 1996.
ATTEST:
/s/ Kaythie Darnell
Kaythie Darnell, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/ Victor Kilman
Victor Kilman, Purchasing Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Donald G. Vandiver
Donald G. Vandiver, First Assistant City
Attorney
/s/ Alex "Ty" Cooke
ALEX "TY" COOKE, MAYOR PRO TEM
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CONTRACT
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 21 st day of November, 1996, by
and between the City of Lubbock, County of Lubbock, State of Texas, acting by and
through David R. Langston, Mayor, thereunto authorized to do so, hereinafter referred to
as OWNER, and ALL TEXAS BUILDERS, INC. of the City of Lubbock, County of
Lubbock and the State of Texas, herein termed CONTRACTOR.
WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements
hereinafter mentioned, to be made and performed by the OWNER and under the
conditions expressed in the bond bearing even date herewith (if any) the CONTRACTOR
hereby agrees with OWNER to commence and complete the construction of certain
improvements described as follows:
BID # 13718 - TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE BUILDING ADDITION - $56,951.00
and all extra work in connection therewith, under the terms as stated in the contract
documents, and at his (or their) own proper cost and expense to furnish all materials,
supplies, machinery, equipment, tools, superintendence, labor, insurance and other
accessories and services necessary to complete said construction in accordance with the
contract documents as defined in the General Condition of Agreement.
THE CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to commence work within ten days after the date
written notice to do so shall have been given to him and to substantially complete same
within the time specified in the contract documents.
The OWNER agrees to pay the CONTRACTOR in current funds for the performance
of the contract in accordance with the bid submitted therefore, subject to additions and
deductions, as provided in the contract documents and to make payment on account
thereof as provided therein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to these presents have executed this agreement
in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas in the year and day first above written.
ATTEST:
CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS (OWNER)
/s/
/s/ Kaythie Darnell MAYOR PRO TEM
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/ G. Smith CONTRACTOR:
Owner's Representative
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Don Vandiver
City Attorney
ATTEST:
Corporate Secretary
ALL TEXAS BUILDDERS
By: Tony Ratliff
PRINTED NAME: Tony Ratliff
TITLE: President
COMPLETE ADDRESS:
All Texas Builders, Inc.
PO Box 3486
Lubbock, Texas 79452
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Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to authorize Resolution No. 5352 as
recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
(18.) Bid #13723--Discount Pricing for Haworth Office Systems
(Building Services).
DFI Contract Design, Inc. --Total bid.
Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to approve low bid meeting
specifications as recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0
Nays.
(19.) Bid 913725--Mobile Data Terminals (Radio Shop).
Motorola, Inc. --Total bid.
Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to approve low bid meeting
specifications as recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0
Nays.
(20.) Ordinance No. 9946--Abandoning and closing portions of a 20-
foot underground utility easement and a drainage easement in
Section 13, Block E-2 Lubbock County (8602 Boston Avenue).
ORDINANCE NO. 9946
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING AND CLOSING PORTIONS OF AN
UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT AND A DRAINAGE EASEMENT
LOCATED IN SECTION 13, BLOCK E-2, LUBBOCK, LUBBOCK COUNTY,
TEXAS, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS
ORDINANCE; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MARK THE OFFICIAL
MAPS OF THE CITY TO REFLECT SAID ABANDONMENT AND CLOSING;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by
Councilmember Patterson to pass on second and final reading
Ordinance No. 9946 as recommended by staff. Motion carried: 4
Yeas; 0 Nays--Councilmember Neugebauer excused and recused
himself from any discussion and voting on this item.
(21.) ZONE CASE NO.921-K (5225 Avenue Q)--Hold a public
hearing to consider request of Lubbock Commercial Building
(for Ted Rushing) for a zoning change from C-3 to C-4 limited
to used vehicle sales and all permitted C-3 uses on a portion of
land out of Lot B, Briercroft 2nd Addition, and to consider
ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO.9949
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 7084 AND THE
OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK MAKING THE FOLLOWING
CHANGES: ZONE CASE NO. 921-K; A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-3 TO C-4
ZONING ON LOT B, BRIERCROFT 2ND ADDITION, LUBBOCK, TEXAS;
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
Mayor Pro Tern Cooke opened the public hearing at 11:00 a.m.
This request was for a zone change from C-3 to C-4. No one
appeared in opposition. Mayor Pro Tern Cooke closed the hearing
at 11:03 a.m.
Randy Henson, Senior Planner, presented staff comments. Mr. Ted
Rushing plans to lease the property as a used vehicle lot. The
property has been used as a service station for many years. The
request is to have one permitted use from the C-4 District (used
vehicle sales) and to retain the existing C-3 permitted uses. The
proponent owns the shopping center next door. Mr. Henson gave
the adjacent land use relationships as follows:
North - commercial
South - both residential and commercial
East - commercial
West - commercial
The proposal is consistent with both Comprehensive Land Use
Plan and zoning policies. Avenue Q is a designated U.S. Highway
and subject to requests for heavier zoning classifications. The
request should have no effect on the thoroughfare system.
No negative public reaction was expressed at the hearing.
The Planning Commission recommended the request subject to one
condition:
Limited to used vehicle sales and all unconditionally permitted
C-3 uses.
Staff supported the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to pass on first reading Ordinance No.
9949 with condition as recommended by P&Z and City staff.
Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
(22.) ZONE CASE NO.2783 (4640 34th Street) --Hold a public
hearing to consider request of Alamo Automotive Service for a
zoning change from C-2 to C-4 for auto sales on Lot 8, Pounds
Addition, and to consider ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tern Cooke opened the public hearing at 11:06 a.m.
Barry Joe Alcome appeared on behalf of Alamo Automotive
Service to present this request for zone change from C-2 to C-4.
Wayne Plowman appeared in opposition. Mayor Pro Tern Cooke
closed the hearing at 11:13 a.m.
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Randy Henson, Senior Planner, presented staff comments. In a
situation similar to the case on Avenue Q, 34th Street is
experiencing requests for heavier commercial as are other older
thoroughfare streets in Lubbock. When the requests are limited to
some of the less intense C-4 uses, it has been the opinion of the
staff that a natural progression is taking place. The request is for
one C-4 use (used vehicle sales) and to retain the existing C-2 uses.
In the past the City staff and Planning Commission have
informally discussed moving some of the C-4 uses into C-3 as
conditional uses, which still requires a ZBA hearing but opens up a
greater range of locations for many businesses. No formal
discussion has taken place. Mr. Henson gave the adjacent land use
relationships as follows:
North - apartments
South - commercial
East - commercial
West - commercial
On the day of the hearing, a letter was submitted by the Maedgen
Area Neighborhood Association expressing concern for the
cumulative effects of heavier zoning along 34th Street adjacent to
their neighborhood. Mr. Landress, MANA Board Chairman, did
not appear at the hearing due to a previous commitment.
The request is similar to one approved last year about two blocks
west on the south side of 34th Street. To the south of this parcel is
an existing non -conforming C-4 automotive repair facility. The
service station on the site is legal non -conforming. Prior to 1975,
the automotive related businesses were permitted in the C-2
District.
The single difference between this request and Zone Case 921-K
with regard to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan is that 34th Street
lacks the regional thoroughfare status of Avenue Q. 34th Street is
a major street within the community.
The staff expressed that, when limited to specific permitted uses
from the C-4 District, no negative impact has been noticed on
adjacent neighborhoods. But, several zone cases in the past have
indicated some groups have a definite dislike of used vehicle lots.
The Planning Commission recommended the request subject to one
condition:
Limited to used vehicle sales and all unconditionally permitted
C-3 uses.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by
Councilmember Patterson to continue this hearing until the next
Regular City Council Meeting. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
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(23.) ZONE CASE NO.2784 (512 E. 23rd Street) --Hold a public
hearing to consider request of Dale Richardson (for
Richardson's Development) for a zoning change from C-3 to C-
4 Specific Use (dance hall) on a portion of land out of the north
62.5 feet of Lot 17, Block 35, Wheelock Addition, and to
consider ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO.9950
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 7084 AND THE
OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK MAKING THE FOLLOWING
CHANGES: ZONE CASE NO. 2784; A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-3 TO C-4
SPECIFIC USE ZONING AS A DANCE HALL FOR A PORTION OF LAND OUT
OF THE NORTH 62.5 FEET OF LOT 17, BLOCK 35, WHEELOCK 2ND ADDITION,
LUBBOCK, TEXAS; SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS; PROVIDING A PENALTY;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
Mayor Pro Tern Cooke opened the public hearing at 11:16 a.m.
Dale Richardson appeared on behalf of Richardson's Development
to present this request for zone change from C-3 to C-4 Specific
Use. Louise Thomas, Margie Jefferson and Betty Sims appeared in
opposition. Mayor Pro Tern Cooke closed the hearing at 11:50 a.m.
Randy Henson, Senior Planner, presented staff comments. What
began as a discussion about the possibility of a restaurant with a
liquor permit and a recreational facility evolved into the suggestion
by staff that a Specific Use Permit for a dance hall be used to
satisfy the intended use. The permitted use "dance hall" is the
closest description available. As a dance hall, the building does
not meet:
Separation from residential zoned property, which is measured
from the building wall to the adjacent residential district line.
Separation in this case is about 100 feet versus the required 200
feet.
The site plan indicates off site parking, which usually requires
ZBA approval unless approved by a Specific Use Permit.
The objective for the staff was that these and any other questions
be addressed in a public forum. Mr. Henson gave the adjacent land
use relationships as follows:
North - commercial
South - commercial
East - commercial
West - commercial and residential
As Specific Use, if the proposal meets the test with adjacent
property owners, then the request is consistent with both
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and zoning policies. The proposal
should have little effect on the thoroughfare system.
One adjacent resident expressed concerns about the parking lot and
an alcoholic beverage permit. She lives next to the parking lot.
The proponent offered two of the conditions approved by the
Commission. The security related condition was proposed by the
Commission and agreed by the proponent.
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The Planning Commission recommended the request subject to the
following conditions:
No Alcoholic Beverage Permit shall be obtained at this
building.
South property line of the parking lot shall be fenced, stepped
down toward the street.
Adequate security will be provided for all BYO functions.
This zoning will not allow the sale of alcoholic beverages;
however, it would permit, at the operator's discretion, BYO dances
where alcohol is on the premises.
Staff supported the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Ince to pass on first reading Ordinance No. 9950
with conditions as recommended by P&Z and City staff. Motion
carried: 4 Yeas; 1 Nay--Councilmember Hernandez.
(24.) ZONE CASE NO.2785 (south of 98th and east of Avenue U)--
Hold a public hearing to consider request of Harold Zapata
(for Texico Conference Association of Seventh Day Adventist)
for a zoning change from T to A-2 limited to church and
church related uses on nine acres of land out of Section 10,
Block E-2, and to consider ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO.9951
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 7084 AND THE
OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK MAKING THE FOLLOWING
CHANGES: ZONE CASE NO.2785; A ZONING CHANGE FROM T TO A-2
ZONING ON NINE ACRES OF LAND OUT OF SECTION 10, BLOCK E-2,
LUBBOCK, TEXAS; SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS: PROVIDING A PENALTY;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
Mayor Pro Tern Cooke opened the public hearing at 12:00 Noon.
Harold Zapata appeared on behalf of Texico Conference
Association of Seventh Day Adventist to present this request for
zone change from T to A-2. No one appeared in opposition. Mayor
Pro Tem Cooke closed the hearing at 12:02 p.m.
Randy Henson, Senior Planner, presented staff comments. The
request is for church and church related uses. Mr. Henson gave the
adjacent land use relationships as follows:
North - single family
South - agricultural
East - agricultural
West - agricultural
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan suggests that church
development be on the perimeter of neighborhoods, adjacent to
major thoroughfares. This location meets that description. The
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proposal meets zoning policies and should have little or no effect
on the thoroughfare system.
The Planning Commission recommended the request subject to one
condition:
The use shall be limited to church and church related uses.
Staff supported the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by
Councilmember Patterson to pass on first reading Ordinance No.
9951 with condition as recommended by P&Z and City staff.
Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
(25.) Hold a public hearing to consider the request of Benson-
McCowan and Company for an Oil Drilling Permit on a tract
located approximately 1320 feet south of East Kent and 2330
feet east of Martin Luther King Boulevard in Section 8, Block
A, Lubbock County, Texas. Designation of well is Ashby #3.
Mayor Pro Tem Cooke opened the public hearing at 12:03 a.m.
There being no opposition Mayor Pro Tern Cooke closed the
hearing at 12:05 a.m.
(26.) Consider approval of an Oil Drilling Permit for Ashby #3.
On October 18, 1996, the Planning Department received an
application for a permit to drill the above described well. The
storage site is proposed at an existing tank battery north of the
proposed well site.
The application is in order. The production unit contains 40 acres.
Benson -McGowan proposes earth sludge pits and no landscaping
at the well site. The blow-out protector has a rating of 5,000 psi.
Disposal of waste materials is proposed at a Railroad Commission
approved dump. Access to the drill site and storage site is
proposed from East Kent on private property.
SHORT TERM IMPACTS: A minimum of impact is expected
for the short term since the area is uninhabited. The current use is
agricultural. There are no homes in the immediate vicinity of the
proposed well or existing tank battery.
POTENTIAL LONG TERM IMPACTS: The land area
surrounding and including this lease is designated industrial on the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Additional wells are in the
immediate area. Since little additional development is projected in
the immediate area and future development is anticipated as
industrial, few long term negative impacts are anticipated.
RECOMMENDED PERMIT CONDITIONS:
No hydrocarbon lubricant (waste oil) shall be used to free -up
the hole during drilling until after the surface casing has been
set.
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The permittee shall require that a first series of casing be set
when drilling reaches a depth of 500f feet. The permittee shall
notify the Lubbock office of the Texas Railroad Commission
for the intended dates for casing the well.
The first, and if used, the second series of casing of the well
shall be in compliance with applicable portions of Rule 13 of
the Texas Railroad Commission.
The permittee shall meet all other conditions of Section 14,
Article VI of the Lubbock Code and those specifications
indicated within the application of Benson McCowan for Ashby
#3.
Staff recommended approval of the permit with the conditions
outlined above.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ince, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to approve an oil drilling permit for
Ashby #3 with conditions as recommended by staff. Motion
carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
(27.) Hold a public hearing to commence a public needs assessment
for requested renewal of a cable television franchise held by
Cox Cable.
Mayor Pro Tern Cooke opened the public hearing at 12:09 p.m.
Marcie Johnston, Dwayne Kemp and Maria Solis appeared on
behalf of Cox Cable. No one appeared in opposition. Mayor Pro
Tem Cooke closed the hearing at 12:20 p.m.
Cox Cable has requested to renew their franchise. The Cable Act
of 1992 requires a Community Needs Assessment be performed to
determine what the community sees as necessary cable television
services.
In order to meet this requirement, staff scheduled this public
hearing to gather input from interested citizens. Staff intend to
solicit input from individuals and organizations involved in
education, public safety, health care and others.
Staff recommended that this public hearing be continued until a
later date.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ince, seconded by
Councilmember Patterson to continue this public hearing until a
later date. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
(28.) Consider a resolution authorizing establishing a Special Events
Policy and creating a Special Events Review Committee.
This item was deleted from the agenda.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ince, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to continue this item until a later date.
Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
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(29.) Consider Resolution No. 5353 giving Notice of Intent to enter
into a tax abatement agreement with State National Bank of
West Texas.
RESOLUTION NO. 5353
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined to give notice of its intent to enter
into a Tax Abatement Agreement with State National Bank of West Texas; and
WHEREAS, V.T.C.A. Tax Code, Section 312.2041 requires notice of the intent
of the City Council to be given to the presiding officer of the governing body of each
taxing unit in which the property to be subject to the Tax Abatement Agreement is
located; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Secretary give notice as set forth in Exhibit "A" of the intention of
the City Council to enter into a Tax Abatement Agreement with State National Bank of
West Texas, said notice to be given to the presiding officers of each governing body of
each taxing unit having jurisdiction in assessing taxes on property located in the City of
Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, and further described as follows:
1624 LOTH STREET
LOT 2, BLOCK 6, MEMORIAL CENTER ADDITION
CITY OF LUBBOCK, LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS;
Passed by the City Council this 21 st day of November 1996.
/s/ Alex "Ty" Cooke
ALEX "TY" COOKE, MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
/s/ Kaythie Darnell
Kaythie Darnell, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/ Cheryl Brock
Cheryl Brock, Business Development
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Harold Willard
Harold Willard, Assistant City Attorney
Cheryl Brock, Business Research Specialist, presented staff
comments. Staff received a request from State National Bank of
West Texas for commercial tax abatement in the North Enterprise
Zone. State National Bank has bought an existing facility at 1624
10th Street, and plans to renovate the building into a banking
facility.
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State National Bank of West Texas plans to invest over $1 million
in the renovations of the existing facility. The breakdown will be
$750,000 for the renovations of the existing structure, the
remaining $300,000 for equipment and furnishings. The annual
amount of tax abatement will be $5,859. The total amount of tax
abatement over the life of the contract would be approximately
$35,154.. The total present value of the existing structure and real
property is $313,137. The total tax collections on the existing
structure is approximately $7,370 annually.
State National Bank began operations October 1, 1996, in a
temporary facility with 16 employees. The have committed to
creating 10 more new jobs within twelve months.
The project will add $1 million in new value to the tax base in the
North Enterprise Zone and will result in the employment of 26
persons.
Under the current commercial guidelines, State National Bank of
West Texas is eligible and meets all the requirements for six years,
100 percent tax abatement.
Staff recommended approval of the tax abatement for a period of
six years.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by
Councilmember Ince to authorize Resolution No. 5353 as
recommended by staff. Motion carried: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays --Mayor
Pro Tern Cooke excused and recused himself from any discussion
and voting on this item.
(30.) Consider Resolution No. 5354 giving Notice of Intent to enter
into a tax abatement agreement with Avenue H Properties,
Ltd.
RESOLUTION NO..5354
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined to give notice of its intent to enter
into a Tax Abatement Agreement with Avenue H Properties, LTD; and
WHEREAS, V.T.C.A. Tax Code, Section 312.2041 requires notice of the intent
of the City Council to be given to the presiding officer of the governing body of each
taxing unit in which the property to be subject to the Tax Abatement Agreement is
located; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Secretary give notice as set forth in Exhibit "A" of the intention of
the City Council to enter into a Tax Abatement Agreement with Avenue H Properties,
LTD., said notice to be given to the presiding officers of each governing body of each
taxing unit having jurisdiction in assessing taxes on property located in the City of
Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, and further described as follows:
1802 AVENUE H
ORIGINAL TOWN LUBBOCK BLOCK 230, LOTS 23-24
CITY OF LUBBOCK, LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS
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Passed by the City Council this 21 st day of November 1996.
/s/ Alex "Ty" Cooke
ALEX "TY" COOKE, MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
/s/ Kaythie Darnell
Kaythie Darnell, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/ Cheryl Brock
Cheryl Brock, Business Development
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Harold Willard
Harold Willard, Assistant City Attorney
Cheryl Brock, Business Research Specialist, presented staff
comments. Staff received a request from Avenue H Properties, Ltd
for commercial tax abatement in the North Enterprise Zone.
Avenue H Properties plan to renovate an existing building located
at 1802 Avenue H into a 1930's Spanish Renaissance Revival
Architectural Drugstore. This building is located in the Depot
District.
Avenue H Properties plans to invest $135,000 in the renovations of
the existing facility. The breakdown will be $100,000 for the
renovations of the existing structure, the remaining $35,000 for
equipment and furnishings. The annual amount of tax abatement
will be $790.97. The total amount of tax abatement over the life of
the contract would be approximately $3,955. The total present
value of the existing structure and real property is $25,253. The
total tax collections on the existing structure is approximately $560
annually.
Avenue H Properties has committed to create 20 new jobs with this
new business within twelve months.
The project will add $135,000 in new value to the tax base in the
North Enterprise Zone and will result in the employment of 20
persons.
Under the current commercial guidelines, Avenue H Properties is
eligible and meets all the requirements for five years, 100 percent
tax abatement.
Staff recommended approval of the tax abatement for a period of
five years.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by
Councilmember Patterson to authorize Resolution No. 5354 as
recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
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(31.) Consider Resolution No. 5355 accepting resignation from
Windy Sitton, Councilmember District #3.
RESOLUTION NO. 5355
WHEREAS, Windy Sitton has submitted her resignation as City Council
Representative from District 3 of the City of Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure as City Councilwoman, Windy Sitton has
distinguished herself as a leader in the community and in City government by virtue of
her tireless efforts, her dedication, and her commitment to excellence; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock has benefited and will sincerely miss her
stewardship and advocacy for the betterment of the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council does, with deepest regrets, hereby
accept the resignation of Councilwoman Windy Sitton and, in so doing, bids farewell to
a fine leader, colleague, and friend.
Passed by the City Council this 21 st day of November 1996.
/s/ Alex "Ty" Cooke
ALEX "TY" COOKE, MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
/s/ Kaythie Darnell
Kaythie Darnell, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
/s/ Bob Cass
Bob Cass, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Anita Burgess
Anita Burgess, City Attorney
On November 14, 1996, Councilwoman Windy Sitton presented
her letter of resignation to the City Secretary's Office. This
resolution by the City Council formally accepts that resignation.
The resolution reflects an appreciation of Windy Sitton's
commitment and efforts in the community during her tenure as
Councilmember, and states that it is with regret that the City
Council accepts the resignation of their colleague and friend.
Staff recommended approval of this resolution.
Motion was made by Councilmember Neugebauer, seconded by
Councilmember Ince to authorize Resolution No. 5355 as
recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
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(32.) Consider Resolution No. 5356 ordering a Special Election for
January 18, 1997, to fill a vacancy in the Office of City Council
District #3.
RESOLUTION NO. 5356
WHEREAS, the resignation of Councilmember Windy Sitton on November 14,
1996, has created a vacancy on the City Council of the City of Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Lubbock requires such vacancy to be
filled by a special election called for such purpose; and
WHEREAS, the next available election date complying with the requirements of
the City Charter and Sections 41.001, 41.003 and 201.052 of the Election Code is
January 18, 1997; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor pro tempore of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and
directed to execute an appropriate Order and Notice of Special Election for January 18,
1997, to fill the vacancy in the position of Councilmember, District 3.
Passed by the City Council this 21 st day of November 1996.
/s/ Alex "Ty" Cooke
ALEX "TY" COOKE, MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
/s/ Kaythie Darnell
Kaythie Darnell, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Donald G. Vandiver
Donald G. Vandiver, First Assistant City
Attorney
This item is required by the resignation of Councilmember Windy
Sitton. An election to fill the vacancy must be ordered as soon as
possible after the resignation (EC 201.051) and the election shall
be held at the first authorized uniform election date occurring on or
after the 30th day after the election is ordered (EC 201.052) An
Amendment to the Order and Notice of Special Election will be
prepared.
Staff recommended approval of this resolution.
Motion was made by Councilmember Ince, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to authorize Resolution No. 5356 as
recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
(33.) Consider Ordinance No. 9952 amending Section 8-4 of the
Code of Ordinances to establish two new voting precincts as a
result of annexation.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9952
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, BY AMENDING THE
LANGUAGE OF SECTION 8-4 WITH REGARD TO VOTING PRECINCT
BOUNDARIES, VOTING PLACES, AND VOTING DISTRICTS AS REQUIRED BY
LAW DUE TO ANNEXATION OF NEW TERRITORY INTO THE CITY OF
LUBBOCK; PROVIDING A MAP OF THE VOTING PRECINCTS AND DISTRICTS
OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK; PROVIDING THAT ALL PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 8
NOT AMENDED SHALL REMAIN THE SAME; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock received notification on November 11, 1996,
that the U.S. Department Justice interposed no objection to the annexation of two parcels
of land adjacent to southwest Lubbock by Ordinance No. 9933 enacted on August 22,
1996; and
WHEREAS, such annexation requires that the newly annexed territory be
incorporated into the City of Lubbock's voting precincts and voting districts; and
WHEREAS, Section 276.006 of the Election Code states that any change to
election district boundaries shall not be effective until five (5) months from the date of
final approval of the change; and
WHEREAS, the January 18, 1997, special election will fall within such time
period, this ordinance shall not be effective for such election and shall not become
effective until five (5) months from the date of passage upon second reading; NOW
THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT subsection 8-4(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Lubbock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows with regard to the following
named voting precincts:
Voting Precinct No. 55. Beginning at the intersection of 82nd Street
and Slide Road; thence south along Slide Road to a point 660 feet south of the
centerline of 98th Street, thence west along a line parallel to and 660 feet south of
the centerline of 98th street to its intersection with Frankford Avenue, thence
north along Frankford Avenue to its intersection with 82nd Street, thence east
along 82nd Street to the point of beginning. The voting place shall be Smith
Elementary School.
Voting Precinct No. 66. Beginning at the intersection of Slide Road
and 82nd Street; thence east along 82nd Street to its intersection with Quaker
Avenue, thence south along Quaker Avenue to a point 2640 feet north of the
intersection of the centerlines of 114th Street and Quaker Avenue, thence west
along a line parallel to and 2640 feet north of the centerline of 114th Street 660
feet to a point 660 feet west and 2640 feet north of the intersection of the
centerlines of 114th Street and Quaker Avenue, thence north along a line parallel
to 4620 feet east of the centerline of Slide Road to a point 4620 feet north and 660
feet west of the intersection of the centerlines of 114th Street and Quaker Avenue,
thence west along a line parallel to and 4620 feet north of the centerline of 114th
Street to its intersection with Slide Road, thence north along Slide Road to the
point of beginning. The voting place shall be Wayland Baptist University.
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Voting Precinct No. 78. Beginning at the intersection of 82nd Street
and Frankford Avenue; thence south along Frankford Avenue to a point 660 feet
south the centerline of 98th Street, thence west along a line parallel to and 660
feet south of the centerline of 98th Street to a point 660 feet south and 660 feet
west of the intersection of the centerlines of 98th Street and Milwaukee Avenue;
thence north along a line parallel to and 660 feet west of the centerline of
Milwaukee Avenue to its intersection with 82nd Street, thence east along 82nd to
the point of beginning. The voting place shall be Smith Elementary School.
SECTION 2. THAT subsection 8-4(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Lubbock, Texas, is hereby amended by adding the following named voting precincts
thereto:
Voting Precinct No. 105. Beginning at a point in the present City
Limits , as established by City of Lubbock Ordinance No. 7504, said point being
660 feet south and 55 feet east of the northwest corner of Section 25, Block E-2
of Lubbock County, Texas; thence West along a line parallel to and 660 feet
south of the north section lines of Section 25 Block E- 2 and Section 21 Block AK
approximately 2695 feet to a point 660 feet south of the northwest corner of the
northeast quarter of Section 21 block AK of Lubbock County; thence South along
a line parallel to and 2640 feet west of the east section line of Section 21 Block
AK approximately 1980 feet to a point, the southwest corner of the northeast
quarter of Section 21 Block AK of Lubbock County; thence East along a line
parallel to and 2640 feet south of the north section lines of Section 21 Block A-K
and Section 25 Block E-2 approximately 2695 feet to a point 55 feet east and
1980 feet south of the northwest corner of Section 25, Block E-2 of Lubbock
County; thence North approximately 1980 feet to the point of beginning. The
voting place shall be as designated in an appropriate election order.
Voting Precinct No. 106. Beginning at a point in the present City
Limits , as established by City of Lubbock Ordinance No. 7504, said point being
660 feet south and 660 feet west of the northeast corner of Section 16, Block E-2
of Lubbock County, Texas; thence West along a line parallel to and 660 feet
south of the north section lines of Section 16 Block E- Section 25 Block E-2
approximately 4675 feet to a point 660 feet south and 55 feet west of the northeast
corner of Section 25 Block E-2 of Lubbock County; thence South along a line
parallel to and 55 feet west of the east section line of Section 25 Block E-2
approximately 1980 feet to a point, 55 feet east of the southeast corner of the
northeast quarter of Section 25 Block E-2 of Lubbock County; thence East along a
line parallel to and 2640 feet south of the north section lines of Section 25 Block
E-2 and Section 16 Block E-2 approximately 4675 feet to a point 660 feet west
and 2640 feet south of the northeast corner of Section 16, Block E-2 of Lubbock
County; thence North approximately 1980 feet to the point of beginning. The
voting place shall be as designated in an appropriate election order.
SECTION 3. THAT subsection 8-4(b) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Lubbock, Texas, is hereby amended to amend the description of Voting District No. 5 to
read as follows:
Voting District No. 5. Precinct Nos. 27, 53, 55, 57, 62, 66, 73, 78, 96, 105
and 106.
SECTION 4. THAT subsection 8-4(c) of the Code of ordinances of the City of
Lubbock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(c) The voting districts, voting precincts and voting places set out in
this section are hereby delineated on the map denominated "City of Lubbock
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Voting Precincts/Districts, effective May 12, 1997/Official Map." A copy of said
map is attached and made a part of this section as if fully copied herein in detail.
A copy of the original of such map shall be kept in the office of the City Secretary
and shall be available for public inspection, and at each special and general city
election, a true copy of said map shall be furnished by the City Secretary to each
of the presiding judges of the voting precincts for such special or general city
election.
SECTION 5. THAT should any section, paragraph, sentence, phrase, clause or
word of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the
remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 6. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to
cause publication of this Ordinance in its entirety following final passage by the City
Council.
SECTION 7. THAT this Ordinance shall not be effective for any election
conducted by the City of Lubbock for five (5) months following final passage by the City
Council upon second reading in accordance with Section 276.006 of the Election Code.
Due to the recent approval from the Justice Department on
November 11, 1996, of the City's annexation of two tracts of land
adjoining southwest Lubbock, on August 22, 1996, the City will
need to establish two new voting precincts. Although there are no
residences on either one of these tracts, the City must still
incorporate the new territory into the City's voting precincts and
districts. The precincts will be numbered 105 and 106 as agreed
upon with Lubbock County.
Staff recommended approval of this ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilmember Neugebauer, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to pass on first reading Ordinance No.
9952 as recommended by staff. Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
37.) Confirm reappointment of Betty Carr and Garry Kelly to the
Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission.
Motion was made by Councilmember Patterson, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to reappoint Betty Carr and Garry
Kelly to the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission.
Motion carried: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays.
The City Council recessed into executive session at 1:00 p.m.
(34.) Hold an executive session, in accordance with V.T.C.A.
Government Code, Section 551.074(a)(1), to discuss personnel
matters (City Attorney, City Manager and City Secretary).
(35.) Hold an executive session, in accordance with V.T.C.A.
Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A), to discuss pending or
contemplated litigation (Water Utilities).
(36.) Hold an executive session, in accordance with V.T.C.A.
Government Code, Section 551.074(a)(1), to discuss personnel
matters regarding duties, responsibilities, and/or appointments
to:
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Appointments Advisory Board
Board of Electrical Examiners
Board of Health
Building Board of Appeals
Human Relations Commission
Lubbock Arts Alliance Grants Review Committee
Lubbock Housing Finance Corporation
Lubbock Libraries Board
Planning and Zoning Commission
Structural Standards Commission
Urban Design & Historic Preservation Commission
The City Council reconvened at 1:43 p.m.
There being no further business to come before Council, it was the consensus of Council
to adjourn the meeting at 1:45 p.m.
COOKE, MAYOR PRO TEM
TTEST:
11, City Secretary
Read and approved this 1 Oth of March 1997.
ALEX " TYT COOKE, MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
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Kay-tj Darnell, City Secretary
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