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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 091159A - Canvassing And Declaring Result Of Election - 09/11/1959041ISqA RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULT OF ELECTION THE STATE OF TEXAS CITY OF LUBBOCK COUNTY OF LUBBOCK ON THIS the '11th day of September, 1959, the City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, convened in Recessed"Regui session, at the regular meeting place thereof in the City Hall, there being present and in attendance the following members: LENNIS W. BAKER, MAYOR VERNON E. THOMPSON OTIS MANER COMMISSIONERS HOMER G. MAXEY and MRS. LAVENIA LOWE, CITY SECRETARY also being present; and with the following absent: David C. Casey constituting a quorum; at which time the following, among.oth er business, was transacted, to -wit: Mayor Baker introduced a resolution canvassing returns and declaring result of an election held in the City of Lubbock, Texas, on September 10, 1959. Commissioner Maxey made a motion that any rule requiring that resolutions be not finally passed on the day introduced, but must be passed, read and voted upon more than one time or at more than one meeting of the City Commission, be suspended for the reasons stated in the emergency clause. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maner and carried by the following vote: YEAS: Mayor Baker and Commissioners Thompson, Maner and ftsey. NAYS: None. Thereupon, Commissioner Thompson moved that the resolution canvassing returns and declaring result of the election be adopted The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey The motion, carrying with it the passage and adoption of the resolution prevailed by the following vote: YEAS: Mayor Baker and Commissioners Thompson, Maner and Casey. NAYS: None. The RESOLUTION is as follows: WHEREAS, under and by virtue of a resolution and order duly passed by the City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, on the 13th day of August, 1959, an election was held in said City on the 10th day of September, 1959, on eleven propositions for the issuance of the bonds of said City of Lubbock, Texas, in the following amounts and for the following purposes, to -wit: $1,713,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing and equipping the municipal building in and for said City to house City offices, Corporation Court and Police Station; $4,000,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing improvements and extensions to the City's Waterworks System; $11100,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing improvements and extensions to the City's Sanitary Sewer System; $1,2001000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing street improvements for said City, including acquisition of rights-of-way; $ 600,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: purchasing and/or improving lands for public parks in and for said City; "I _11--117- F" - - __ OqI154A $ 500,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: the purchasing, constructing and installing of street lighting in and for said City; $ 800,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wits the purchasing, constructing and installing of traffic signals in and for said City; $ 400,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing and equipping a fire station building in and for said City; $ 1202000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing, enlarging, extending and instal- ling storm sewers, drains, and gutters, and other improvements incidental thereto in and for said City; $ 50,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: enlarging, repairing and equipping the municipal warehouse building in and for said City; $ 137,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing and equipping a street and water department maintenance and equipment storage building in and for said City. M AND WHEREAS, on this the 11th day of September, 1959, same being a Recessed RegAar session of the City Commission, there came on to be considered the returns of said election; and, WHEREAS, upon consideration of the returns of said election, it appears that the same was in all respects legally held, after due notice had been given, and that the said returns were duly and legally made; and, WHEREAS, it further appeFA from said returns that there were cast at said election 5537 votes on the proposi- tion for the issuance of $1,713,000 Municipal Building Bonds, of which number 3 093 votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,711,000 MUNICIPAL BUILDING BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and 1634 votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $1,713,000 MUNICIPAL BUILDING BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and, pqu5q a WHEREAS, it further appears from said returns that there were cast.at said election ,5495 votes on the proposi- tion for the issuance of $4,000,000 Waterworks System Bonds, of which number 4537 votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $4,000,OOO WATERWORKS SYSTEM BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and 95$` votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $4,000,000 WATERWORKS SYSTEM BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and, WHEREAS, it further appears from said returns that there were cast at said election 5519 votes on the proposi- tion for the issuance of $1,100,000 Sanitary Sewer System Bonds, of which number 4593 votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,100,000 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and 926 votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $1,100,000 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and, WHEREAS, it further appears from said returnq that there were cast at said elect:,on 5553 votes on the proposi- tion for the issuance of $3,200,000 Street Improvement Bonds, of which number 410 Y votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $3,200,000 STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and '1448 votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $3,200,000 STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and, WHEREAS, it further appears from said returns that there were cast at said election 5516 votes on the proposi- tion for the issuance of $600,000 Park Bonds, of which number 4234 votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 PARK BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and 1282 votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 PARK BONDS AND THE .LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and, EMU WHEREAS, it further appears from said returns that there were cast at said election 5506 votes on the proposi- tion for the issuance of $500,000 Street Lighting Bonds, of which number 4359 votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 STREET LIGHTING BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAY- MENT THEREOF"; and 1147 votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 STREET LIGHTING BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and, WHEREAS, it further appears from said returns that there were cast at said election 5495 votes on the proposi- tion for the issuance of $800000 Traffic Signal Bonds, of which number 4455votes were cast "FOR, THE ISSUANCE OF $80,000 TRAFFIC SIGNAL BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and 1040 votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $80,000 TRAFFIC SIGNAL BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and, WHEREAS, it further appears from said returns that there were cast at said election 5537 votes on the proposi- tion for the issuance of $400,000 Fire Station Bonds, of which number 4695 votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $400, 000 FIRE STATION BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF and 1442 votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 FIRE STATION BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; atad, WHEREAS, it further appears from said returns that there were cast at said election 5497 votes on theproposi- tion for the issuance of $1200000 Storm Sewer Bonds, of which number 448 votes were cast"FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $120,000 STORM SEWER BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and 1014 votes were cast "AGAINST.THE ISSUANCE OF $120,000 STORM SEWER BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and, OW -1164A, WHEREAS, it further appears from said, returns that there were cast at said election 5512 votes on the proposi- tion for the issuance of $50,000 Municipal Warehouse Bonds, of which number 4207 votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $50,000 MUNICIPAL WAREHOUSE BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and 1305 votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $50,000 MUNICIPAL WAREHOUSE BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and, WHEREAS, it further appears from said returns that there were cast at said election 5332 votes on the proposi- tion for the issuance of $137,000 Maintenance and Equipment Storage Building Bonds, of which number4067 votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $137,000 MAINTENANCE AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDING BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and 1265 votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $137,000 MAINTENANCE AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDING BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: SECTION 1: That the aforesaid election was duly and legally called and notice thereof given in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the resolution and order calling said election; that said election was held in strict conformity with the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, and the returns thereof have been properly made to the officials of the City entitled to receive same; that only resident qualified property taxpaying electors of the said City of Lubbock, Texas, who owned property therein, subject to taxation, and who have duly rendered the same for taxation, were permitted to vote at said election; and, further that said election properly represents the desires of those qualified to vote as aforesaid. 04115RA, SECTION 2: That the proposition to issue the $1,713,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing, enlarg- Ing, altering, repairing and equipping the municipal building in and for said City to house City offices, Corporation Court and Police Station, was sustained by a majority of the quali- fied electors of said City, voting at said election, who own taxable property in said City, and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the City Commission of said City is authorized to issue said bonds and to levy and have asses- sed and collected taxes for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 3: That the proposition to issue the $4,000,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing improvements and extensions to the City's Waterworks System, was sustained by a majority ofthe qualified electors of said City, voting at said election, who own taxable property in said City, and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the City Commission of said City is authorized to issue said bonds and to levy and have assessed and collected taxes for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 4: ' That the proposition to issue the $1,100,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing improve- ments and extensions to the City's Sanitary Sewer System, was sustained by a majority of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said election, who own taxable property in said City, and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the ORil5itp City Commission of said City is authorized to issue said bonds and to levy and have assessed and collected taxes for the pay- ment of the principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 5: That the proposition to issue the $3,2000000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing street improvements for said City, including acquisition of rights- of-way, was sustained by a majority of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said election, who own taxable property in said City, and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the City Commission of said City is authorized to issue said bonds and to levy and have assessed and collected taxes for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 6: That the proposition to issue the $600,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: purchasing and/or improving lands for public parks in and for said City, was sustained by a majority of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said election, who own taxable property in said City, and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the City Commission of said City is authorized to issue said bonds and to levy and have assessed and collected taxes for the pay- ment of the principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 7: That the proposition to issue the $500,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: the purchasing, construct- ing and installing of street lighting in and for said City, was sustained by a majority of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said election, who own taxable property in said City, and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the City Commission of said,City is authorized to issue said bonds and to levy and have assessed and collected taxes for the pay- ment of the principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 8: That the proposition to issue the $80,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: the purchasing, constructing and installing of traffic signals in and for said City, was sustained by a majority of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said election, who own taxable property in said City, and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the City Commission of said City is authorized to issue said bonds and to levy and have assessed and collected taxes for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 9: That the proposition to issue the $400,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing and equip- ping a fire station building in and for said City, was sustained by a majority of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said election, who own taxable property in said City, and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the City Commission of said City is authorized to issue said bonds and to levy and have assessed and collected taxes for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 10: That the proposition to issue the $120,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing, enlarging, 091i5AA extending and installing storm sewers, drains, and gutters, and other improvements incidental thereto in and for said City, was sustained by a majority of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said election, who own taxable property in said City, and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the City Commission of said City is authoriz- ed to issue said bonds and to levy and have assessed and correct- ed taxes for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 11: That the proposition to issue the $50,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: enlarging, repairing and equipping the municipal warehouse building in and for said City, was sustained by a majority of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said election, who own taxable property in said City, and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the City Commission of said City is authorized to issue said bonds and to levy and have assessed and collected taxes for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 12: That the proposition to issue the $137,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing and equip- ping a street and water department maintenance and equipment storage building in and for said City, was sustained by a major- ity of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said election, who own taxable property in said City, and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the City Commission of said City is authorized to issue said bonds and to levy and have assessed and collected taxes for the payment of the princi- pal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 13: The public importance of this measure and the fact that it is to the best interest of the City of Lubbock to construct the improvements hereinabove set out, at the earliest possible date, for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health and safety of the citizens of said City, constitute and create an emergency and an urgent public necessity requiring that this resolution be passed and take effect as an emergency measure, and that this resolution is accordingly passed as an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force immediately from and after its passage, and it is so resolved PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 11th day of September, 1959. r�Ayors City o oc Texas ATTEST: Qity ecce ary, City of Lubbock, Texas (City Seal)