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RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS AND
DECLARING RESULT OF ELECTION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
CITY OF LUBBOCK
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK
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ON THIS, the f day of September, 1963, tT'Al-CMd-
session, e City
Commission of the City of Lubbock Texas, convened in m Y at the regular meeting place thereof in the Cily Hall,
there being present and in attendance the following members:
JACK F. STRONG MAYOR
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V. E. ALDERSON
ROLAN SIMPSON
W. C. O'MARA COMMISSIONERS
MARVIN McLARTY, JR.
and
MRS. LAVENIA LOVE CITY SECRETARY-
also being present; and with the following absent:
�/yoe/4 constituting a quorum; at which
time the following, among other business, was transactei, to-wit:
Commissioner 1cleAso.✓ introduced a resolution
canvassing returns and declaring result of a bond election held j
in the City of Lubbock, Texas, on September 17, 1963. 1
The resolution was read in full. Thereupon Commissioner
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Q1.4sr•0-/ moved that the Charter rule prohibitin_ the
passage of resolutions on the day on which introduced, unless
declared an emergency measure, be suspended for the reasons
stated in the emergency clause. The motion was seconded by Com-
missioner toiVA&j and carried by the following, vote:
YEAS: Mayor Strong and Commissioners Alderson,)
Simpson, O'Mara and McLarty. j
NAYS: None.
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Commissioner then moved that the
resolution be finally passed as an emergency measure to take
effect immediately from and after its passage. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner �}i"A,F and carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
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N YEAS: Mayor Strong and Commissioners Alderson,
Simpson, O'Mara and McLarty.
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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 22nd day of August, 1963, an election was held in said
City on the 17th day of September, 1963, on seven propositions
for the issuance of the bonds of said City of Lubbock in the
! amounts and for the purposes which are hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, on this the 9 day of September, 1963,
same being a Spec,"— L session of the City Commis-
sion, there came on to be considered the returns of said election;
and
WHEREAS, upon consideration of the returns of said elec-
tion, it appears that the same was in all respects legally held,
after due notice had been given, and that said returns were duly
and legally made and properly reflect the results of said elec-
tion on all propositions submitted; and
CWHEREAS, it further appears from said returns that there
we're cast at said election votes on the propositions for the
issuance of bonds as follows:
(a) votes on the proposition for the issuance
of $2,500,000 General Obligation Waterworks System Bonds, of
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wklich number y oPf votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
$2,500,000 WATERWORKS SYSTEM BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN
PAYMENT THEREOF"; and votes were cast "AGAINST THE
ISSUANCE OF $2,500,000 WATERWORKS SYSTEM BONDS AND THE LEVY
OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF";
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(b) votes on the proposition for the issuance
of $970,OOO General Obligation Sanitary Sewer System Bonds,
of which number p�_ votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF $970,000 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A
TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and J04 P votes were cast "AGAINST
THE ISSUANCE OF $970,000 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BONDS AND THE
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LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF";
(c) votes on the proposition for the issuance
of $1,200,000 General Obligation Street Improvement Bonds,
of which number Zvv-p votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF $1,200,000 STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX
IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and gj!of votes were cast "AGAINST
THE ISSUANCE OF $1,200,000 STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS AND THE
LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF";
(d) 94rZ votes on the proposition for the issuance
of $1,750,000 General Obligation Storm Sewer and Drainage
Bonds, of which number Z v votes were cast "FOR THE
ISSUANCE OFI$1,750,000 STORM SEWER AND DRAINAGE BONDS AND
THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and 3.T votes
were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $1,750,000 STORM SEWER
AND DRAINAGE BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF";
(e) �y Y.� votes on the proposition for the issuance
of $998,000 General Obligation Airport Bonds, of which number
votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $998,000
AIRPORT BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and
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D Z q votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $998,000
AIRPORT BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF";
(f) y 9�p votes on the proposition for the issuance
of $750,000 General Obligation Park Bonds, of which number
"-9— votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $750,000 PARK
BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and
votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $750,000 PARK BONDS
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(g) Z_ft3... votes on the proposition for the issuance
I of $7,500,000 Revenue Electric Light System Bonds, of which
I number -?i dy`f7 votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $7,500,000
f REVENUE BONDS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND
EXTENSIONS AND PLEDGING THE REVENUES OF SAID SYSTEM TO THE
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! PAYMENT THEREOF"; and �� votes were cast "AGAINST THE
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ISSUANCE OF $7,500,000 REVENUE BONDS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS AND PLEDGING THE REVENUES
OF SAID SYSTEM TO THE 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 repre-
sents the desires of those qualified to vote as aforesaid.
SECTION 2: That the proposition to issue the $2,500,000
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 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 3: That the proposition to issue the $970,000
general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent
public improvements, to-wit: constructing improvements and
extensions to the City's Sanitary Sewer System, including the
1 acquisition of necessary rights-of-way, was sustained by a major-
ity of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said elec-
tion, who own taxable property in said City, and wno 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 $1,200,000
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 sus-
tained 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
SECTION 2: That the proposition to issue the $2,500,000
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 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 3: That the proposition to issue the $970,000
general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent
public improvements, to-wit: constructing improvements and
extensions to the City's Sanitary Sewer System, including the
1 acquisition of necessary rights-of-way, was sustained by a major-
ity of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said elec-
tion, who own taxable property in said City, and wno 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 $1,200,000
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 sus-
tained 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 5: That the proposition to issue the $1,750,000
general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent
public improvements, to-wit: constructing, enlarging, extending
and installing storm sewers, drains, and gutters, and other
improvements incidental thereto in and for said City, including
the acquisition of land for drainage purposes, 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 $998,000
general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent
public improvements, to-wit: acquiring and constructing improve-
ments for the City's airport and airport facilities, was sus-
tained 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 7: That the proposition to issue the $750,000
general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent
public improvements, to-wit: purchasing and/or improving lands
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for public parks in and for said City, was sustained by a major-
ity of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said elec-
tion, 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 8: That the proposition to issue the $7,500,000
revenue bonds for the purpose of constructing improvements and
extensions to the City's Electric Light System and including the
purchase of necessary sites therefor, 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 provide for the payment
of principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner
prescribed by law.
SECTION 9: That the public importance of this measure
and the fact that it is to the best interest of the City of Lub-
bock 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
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and be in force immediately from and after its passage, and it
j is so resolved.
J PASSED AND APPROVED, this the day of September,
1963.
yor, City of Lubbock, T as
ATTEST:
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Cit Secretary, City of Lubbock,
Texas
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