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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPR 17 1973 REGULAR MEET ENC CITY COUNCIL ,- CITY OF BEAUMONT HELD APRIL 17 , 1973 BE IT REMEMBERED that the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas met in regular session on the 17th day of April, 1973, with the following present: HONORABLE: Ken Ritter Mayor Don Cash Councilman, Ward I George Dishman, Jr. Councilman, Ward II Calvin Williams Councilman, Ward III Leroy Evans Councilman, Ward IV Howard McDaniel Acting City Manager Lane Nichols Asst. City Attorney Myrtle Corgey City Clerk W. J. Balmer Director Public Works Joe Impey Dir. Community Develop. Underwood Hill Dir. Public Utilities Eddie Whitnell Dir. Traffic & Trans. Earl Deland City Engineer Willie Bauer Chief of Police Henry Engelbrecht Dir. Parks & Recreation Pat Dickerson Res. St. Assmt. Pay. Coor. -000- The Invocation was given by Councilman Don Cash. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman George Dishman, Jr. -000- T4e Mayor issued the following proclamations: "Plumbing Industry Week in Beau- mont" - April 15-22, 1973; "I Care Week" a- April 23-28 , 1973; and "Downtown Cleanup Day in Beaumont" - April 28 , 1973 . -000- Tile following letter was presented to each of the City Council members: .April 16, 1973 Mayor Ken Ritter City Councilman Calvin Williams City Councilman Leroy Evans City Councilman Don Cash City Councilman George A. Dishman, Jr. Gentlemen: The ,junior League of Beaumont recommends that a study be made of the City Building Code to insure compliance with the State Build- ing Code, Senate Bill No. 111--1970 and the American Standard. Speci- fications, Federal Law A 117.1-19611, making public buildings and facilities usable by the physically handicapped. We strongly urge that City Council also study the need for a Sepa- rate City Ordinance to provide that privately-owned facilities used by the general public conform to the same standards that are speci- fied in the state and federal building codes. Respectfully, d`s/ Mrs _ Joe E. Brossard, III Chairman, Architectural Barriers Committee s;' Mrs, W4 E. Nei1d President, Junior League Mrs. Broussard addressed the Council regarding oi' Lhe letter. Mayor Ritter and Mr. Joe Impey responded by saying that the City had already adopted the procedure for new buildings and remodeling of old buildings but would conduct a study and requested any reference material her group might have. -000- The minutes of the regular meeting of April 10, 1973 , were approved on a mo- tion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City received bids on March 27, 1973, for furnishing one (1) one-half ton pickup truck for the Water Utilities Department; and, WHEREAS, Beaumont Motor Company submitted a bid for furnishing one (1) one-half ton pickup truck; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Beaumont Motor Company is the best bid and should be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the bid of Beaumont Motor Company in the amount of $3, 052.86 be accepted by the City of Beaumont. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 1973. Isl KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City received bids on March 20, 1973 , for furnishing one air compressor for the Water Utilities Department; and, WHEREAS, Heatley Equipment Company submitted a bid for furnishing one (1) air compressor; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Heatley Equipment Company is the lowest and best bid and should be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the bid of Heatley Equipment Company in the amount of $4 , 257. 00 be ac- cepted by the City of Beaumont. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 1973 . L /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans ,wnd seconded by Councilman Williams, Question: _Ayes: All Nayes : None -2- The following resolution was introduced and r8ac , A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City received bids on March 27, 1973, for furnishing one (1) cab and chassis truck for the 'Water Distribution Department; and, WHEREAS, International Harvester Company submitted a bid for furnishing one (1) cab and chassis truck; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by international Harvester Company is the lowest and best bid and should be ac- cepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the bid of International Harvester Company in the amount of $5, 967 . 00 be accepted by the City of Beaumont. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City received informal bids on April 3, 1973, for repairs to undercarriage of HD 11 dozer at the Solid Waste landfill; and, WHEREAS, Mustang Tractor & Equipment Company submitted a bid for re- pairs to undercarriage of HD 11 dozer; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Mustang Tractor & Equipment Company is the lowest and best bid and should be accepted: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the bid of Mustang Tractor & Equipment Company in the amount of $1,756 . 00 be accepted by the City of Beaumont. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes : All Nayes: None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on April 3, 1973, the City received bids for cleaning and paint- ing the exterior of the elevated water storage tanks located at 1155 Glendale and 1550 Pine Streets; and, WHEREAS, McCrea Water Tower Ma4ntenance and Repair subritted a bid. in the sum of $4, 900. 00 with 60 days to ths T,=rk foz- cle-aning and paint- ing the exterior of the elevated watec storage tanks lacate�,'-_ a,,- ! ! �S 'lendale and 1550 Pine Streets; and, -3- WHEREAS, the City Council is of tle op,s ­_ cL_ a4, the "-id submitted by McCrea Water Tower Maintenance and Repai-r is the ic)!Ivest and best bid and should be accepted and contract entered into with McCrea Water Tower Maintenance and Repair for said cleaning and painting of the exterior of the elevated water Storage tanks located at 1155 Glendale and 1550 Pine Streets; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the bid of McCrea Water Tower Maintenance and Repair be accepted and the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Beaumont the contract with McCrea Water Tower Maintenance and Repair for cleaning and painting the exterior of the elevated water storage tanks located at 1155 Glendale and 1550 Pine Streets, in accordance with the specifications submitted to bidders for the sum of $4, 900. 00 with 60 days to complete the . work; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest to said contract and to affix the Seal of the City of Beaumont thereto. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on April 10, 1973, the City received bids for leveling up concrete slab floor of Fire Station #4 located at 1301 Lucas Avenue; and, WHEREAS, Pat Denby, Inc. submitted a bid in the amount of $2,190. 00 with 20 working days to complete the work of leveling up concrete slab floor of Fire Station #4 located at 1301 Lucas Avenue; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Pat Denby, Inc. , the only bid received, is a good bid and should be ac- cepted, and that a contract with Pat Denby, Inc, for leveling up concrete slab floor of Fire Station #4 located at 1301 Lucas Avenue should be exe- cuted and that such leveling up concrete slab floor of Fire Station #4 lo- cated at 1301 Lucas Avenue be accomplished under said contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE I'T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONr'L': That the bid of Pat Denby, Inc. in the amount of $2,190. 00 with 20 working days to complete the work, be accepted, and the City Manager be, and he is hpreby, authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Beaumont a contract w�' h Pat Denby, Inc. for leveling up concrete slab floor of Fire. Station #4 located at 1301 Lucas Avenue in accordance with the plans and specifications of said contract; and that the City Clerk be, and she is hereby, authorized to attest to said contract and to affix the Seal of the City of Beaumont thereto. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Council an Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes,- All Nayes ; None The following resolution was introduced a .rid A RESOLUTION WHEREAS,. on April 10, 1973, the City received bids for fencing of City Properties East of Pine Street; and, WHEREAS, Allied Supplier & Erection, Inc. submitted a bid in the amount of $3, 240. 00 with 20 working days to complete the work of fencing Ci,-,---v Proper- ties East of Pine Street; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the bid submitted by Allied Supplier & Erection, Inc. is the lowest and best bid and should be ac- cepteo, and that a contract with Allied Supplier & Erection, Inc. for such fencing of City Properties East of Pine Street should be executed and that such fencing of City Properties East of Pine Street be accomplished under said contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the bid of Allied Supplier & Erection, Inc. in the amount of $3,240. 00 with 20 working days to complete the work be accepted, and the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Beaumont a contract with Allied Supplier & Erection, Inc. for fencing of City Properties East of Pine Street in accordance with the plans and specifications of said contract; and that the City Clerk be, and she is hereby, authorized to attest to said contract and to affix the Seal of the City of Beaumont thereto. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 1973. /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes: All Cayes: None -000- Permission was granted to advertise for bids for Conductor Cable and Wire for the Traffic & Transportation Department - TOPICS Program & CIP - on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All, Nayes : None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS : That the City Controller be, and he is hereby, authorized to pay the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission the sum of $7,164 .37 represent- ing dues payable for the City of Beaumont. as follows : Regional Planning Com- mission Dues and Criminal Justice Dues. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 1973 . Zs/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Williams. Question: Ayes ! All Nayes .w v, one The fpl'icwing resoluti on was d , A RESOLUTIOLD WHEREAS, a final audit for the City of Beaumont' s Fleet and General Liability Policy was conducted by the firm of Stone, Doiron & Wolfrom, which audit revealed a deficient cost of $1, 512; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that it is in the best interest of the City of Beaumont and its citizenry to pay this deficiency; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the appropriate administrative officers be, and they are hereby, authorized to pay to Stone, Doiron & Wolfrom the sum of $1, 512 for the defi- ciept cost of the Fleet and General Liability policy of the City of Beaumont. PASSED by the City Council this 17th day of April, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councl.1man Williams and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont and the American National Bank of Beaumont, Texas, entered into a contract dated July 1, 1971, whereby it was provided that the said American National Bank of Beaumont would pledge with the City Council of the City of Beaumont certain securities in lieu of giving bond as City Depository; and, WHEREAS, the American National Bank of Beaumont wishes to withdraw the following securities from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas : $250, 000 F.N.M.A. 6. 75% due 6-12-73, field under Receipt No. 59972 35, 000 Harris Cnty Nay. Dist. 3 . 90% due 5-1-73, held under Receipt No. 59950 25, 000 Mainland Jr. Col. (Galv, ) 4. 40% du- 5-1-1, No. 59951 / 13 , held under Receipt 25, 000 Beaumont $trt. Impr. 3 . 25% due 5-13-7/3 , held under Receipt 59954 The total above securities being withdrawn in the sum of $335, 000; and, WHEREAS, the American National Bank of Beaumont wishes to pledge the following securities with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas : $325, 000 Harris Cnty F.C.D. 4 . 25% due 4-1 -77 125, 000 Harris Cnty F.C.D. 4 . 25% due 4-1--78 325, 000 Harris Cnty F.C.D. 4. 25% due 4-1-79 650, 000 San Antonio Wtr. Rev. 5. 10% due 5-11-93 The total above securities being pledged being in the sum of $1, 425, 000; and, WHEREAS, the American National Bank of Beaumont wishes to withdraw the following securities from the Texas Coranerce Bank of Houston, Texas : $100, 000 U.S. Treas. 8 . 00% Notes due 2-15-77 , held under Receipt- Njo- 119 037-11 400, 000 U.S� 1111 r e a S. 7 0n% N t c' yv of� li9 440 The total above securities being withdi.a�,Yn -n, n WHEREAS, after sa d wlthdraw s and 1p--'-edc�e , --a-ri '-Nfatlon- a! &a, k of Beaumont wili have sufficient se t o i-J—, t prc.- tec-'L-- the deposits of the said C-' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- 0 L,'F_­1! 13Y 12HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF B2: MONT: That the American National Bank of Beaumont, Texas, be permitted to withdraw the securities above described from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the Texas Commerce Bank of Houston, Texas, and to pledge the above described se- curities with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and a certified copy of this Resolution shall constitute evidence of the authority of the American National Bank of Beaumont, Texas, to make said withdrawals and pledge. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes :; All Nayes : None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the developers of Sheraton Woods Unit IV Addition, Lots 7 thru 10, Block 6, Lots 9 thru 16, Block 11, Lots 6 thru 9, Block 12 , and Lots thru 8, Block 13, have completed the street, drainage, water line and sani- tary sewer improvements serving said addition; the improvements on Linkwood Drive, Norwood Drive and Stacewood Drive consist of five inch (5") reinforced concrete pavement with six inch (6") integral concrete curb, twenty-six (261 ) in width, face of curb to face of curb, with six inches (6") lime stablizer subgrade; and the developers of said addition are desirous of having these improvements accepted and maintained by the City; and, WHEREAS, the city engineer recommends that said improvements qualify for acceptance for permanent maintenance; and the City Council is of the opinion that said improvements should be accepted and maintained by the City of Beaumont; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITE' OF BEAUMONT: That the street, drainage, eater line,, and sanitary sewer improvements serv- ing Sheraton Woods Unit IV Addition, as above described, be, and the same hereby, accepted by the City of Beaumont and shall be continuously maintained by the said City. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 19731 . /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes : All. Nayes : None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont entered into a contract with George L. Ingram and Associates - Architects for a study for Beau.mcnt Civil Development including a proposed auditorium-theater, exhibition ha11, coliseum , and the South Texas State Fair; and WHEREAS, 12 - 049. 53 is -T,<; ry , H r_ -n tegts under this contract 'oaf thei.r u.^ro-r_.s i na e i,e ry .ca s ret,. d _-ed t'3d t".=" N N, THEREFORE,p, BE '7- "R-�iF^�TT, 7."_ Y I V air COTINC tl T. Y.'s THE A.:. T ` V`' w-�y That the City Controller be, and he is hereby, taor e to 'may George L. In- gram and Associates-Architects the sum of $12,049. 53 for services rendered in connection with the Beaumont Civic Development study. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to retain the firm of Data Graphic Business Forms, Inc. to study date retrieval systems for the Po- lice and other departments. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The ,resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, it is considered by the City Council to be in the public in- terest to widen, straighten and extend Dowlen Road north of Gladys Street; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the City Attorney be, and he is hereby, authorized to retain these persons necessary to complete the preliminary work, including appraisals and title re- ports, for the widening, straightening and extension of Dowlen Road, and to make recommendations to the City Council regarding the acquisition of necessary properties for said purpose. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and secon- ded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREM, there is now pending in the County Court at Law of Jefferson County, Texas, a case styled "The Cit y of w - - Kenneth Johnson, doing business as Reliable Muffl ­ S-appply, __,,afendants" , said case having the cause number of 28 , 011, seeking the possessory right of the defendants to certain properties to be used for the public purpose of locating, constructing, operating and maintaining a parking area at and in the immediate vicinity of the library, to be used in connection with such library and City Hall for off-street parking and storage of motor vehicles and other conveyances; and, WHEREAS, it is deemed by the City Council to be in the best interest of the City of Beaumont and the citizenry thereof to enter in said cause and agreed judgment in the amount of $3, 620. 38; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the City Attorney be, and he is hereby, authorized to enter in said cause and agreed judgment in the amount of $3 , 620.38. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed .on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Mrs. Wesley Kyle has graciously offered to make a donation towards the construction of a sculpture to be erected on the grounds of the new public library; and, WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that David L. Cargill should be employed for the sculpture preparation, and that a contract, as prepared, with David L. Cargill should be executed for and in behalf of the City of Beaumont; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the Acting City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute a con- tract with David L. Cargill for the design and construction of a bronze sculp- ti,ire for placement on the grounds of the new public library building. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 1973. Isl KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -®000-- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, under the Assessment Paving Program of the City of Beaumont, the Public Works Department has recommended Blossom Drive from Washington Boulevard to the south lines of Blocks 1 and 2, Fleetwood Addition, Parish Street from Blossom Drive east to end and Procter Street from Blossom Drive east to end be paved unde-r the 3A-eses�rnexit Paving proQram; and, -9- WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of 3eauraont is of the opinion that this recommendation should be approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the recommendation by the Public Works Department that Blossom Drive from Washington Boulevard to the south lines of Blocks 1 and 2, Fleetwood Addition, Parish Street from Blossom Drive east to end and Procter Street from Blossom Drive east to end be paved under the Assessment Paving Program is hereby ap- proved and the Public Works Department is directed to prepare plans, specifi- cations, and cost estimates with reference to this project for presentation to the City Council. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 1973 . Isl KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Evans and seconded by Councilman Cash. Question: Ayes: Mayor Ritter Nayes : Councilman Williams Councilman Cash Abstained Councilman Dishman Councilman Evans -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, it is necessary to complete certain preliminary field survey work towards the construction of the second phase of Phelan Boulevard from Calder to Dowlen Road and to employ for said purpose a survey team, which em- ployment is considered by the City Council to be in the best interest of the City of Beaumont and the citizenry thereof; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE o CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the Director of Community Development be, and he is hereby, authorized to negotiate with and contract with a field survey team to accomplish a sur- vey of the second phase of Phelan Boulevard from Calder to Dowlen Road. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 1973. /s/ KEN RITr,"ER AT Y 05'R­ The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None -000- An ordinance amending Chapter 37, Section 37-139 (f) providing for 24-hour availability of vehicles removed under the authority of Section 37-139; pro- viding for a towing charge of $17 . 50; providing for a storage charge of $2 . 00 per 24 hours; providing for a $5. 00 charge for releasing vehicles under cer- tain conditions and at certain times was tabled for one week on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: Mayor Ritter Nayes: Councilman Williams Councilman Cash Councilman Dishman Councilman Evans -coo- -10- The following ordinance amending Chapter 15A of t"-`- Code of C)-rdinances by re- pealing Section 15A-1 and enacting a new Section 15A-1 adopting the 1969 edi- tion and 1972 revision to the Southern Standard Gas Code as the Gas Code of the City of Beaumont was introduced and read: ORDINANCE NO. 73-33 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY REPEALING SECTION 15A-1 AND ENACTING THEREFOR A NEW SECTION 15A-1 ADOPTING THE 1969 EDITION AND 1972 REVISION TO THE SOUTHERN STANDARD GAS CODE AS THE GAS CODE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. The ordinance was passed on a motion made by Councilman Cash and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The following ordinance determining the necessity for and ordering that Central Drive from Gladys Avenue north to East Drive be improved; adopting and approving plans and specifications, providing that a part of the cost be paid by the City and a part by assessment against the abutting property owners, Providing for advertising for bids, etc. , was introduced and read: ORDINANCE NO. 73-32 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT CENTRAL DRIVE FROM GLADYS AVENUE NORTH TO EAST DRIVE, A PUBLIC STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, SHALL BE IMPROVED; ADOPTING AND APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; LISTING APPARENT PROPERTY OWNERS ABUTTING ON SAID PORTION OF SAID STREETS; PROVIDING THAT A PART OF THE COST SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY AND A PART THEREOF SHALL BE PAID BY ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT LOWER BIDS FOR SAID CONSTRUCTION WILL BE RECEIVED IF THE CONTRACT FOR THE WORK PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT IN CASH BY THE CITY RATHER THAN PAYMENT BY PAVING CERTIFICATES; PROVIDING FOR CITY FI- NANCING OF PAVING CERTIFICATES ISSUED ON SAID PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR LEVING ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY; PROVIDING THAT ALL AMOUNTS RECEIVED BY THE CITY UNDER THIS PROJECT SHALL BE PAID INTO THE FUND OR FUNDS FROM WHICH THE APPRO- PRIATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WAS MADE; PROVIDING THE TIME, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAY- MENT AND DEFAULTS OF SAID ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE NOTICE OF INTENT TO ASSESS: DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THIS PROJECT; INVOKING THE PROCEDURE OF ARTICLE 1105b OF THE REVISED CIVIL STATUTES OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. The ordinance was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishmian and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes : None n The following resolution was introduced and reaC" A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the sale of approximately 32 acres of land out of Central Park on College Street in the City of Beaumont was accomplished in December of 1972 with a commitment to the voters of the City of Beaumont that the proceeds of said sale would be used for the acquisition and development of a new Central Park; and, WHEREAS, in May of 1971 the citizenry of the City of Beaumont approved the issuance of municipal bonds for the development of a Public Utilities Service Center; and, WHEREAS, the purchase of 144 acres, more or less, bounded on the north by College Street and on the west by Langham Road has been negotiated with the owners thereof for a total consideration of $565, 000. 00, said conveyance to except and reserve therefrom to the grantors the oil-, gas, sulphur and other minerals in and under said tract, but granting to the City of Beaumont the right of ingress and egress to and from the said tract for the purpose of min- ipg and drilling of said minerals; and, WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that the said tract is suitable for the location of a new Central Park and for the Public Utilities Service Center, and its purchase at the sum aforesaid is considered to be in the best interest of the City of Beaumont and the citizenry thereof; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized to tender to the owners of said tract (to-wit: Junker Spencer, Watt Langham. and Bertie Glaze, the owners of 5. 213 acres and Spencer Land Company, Junker Spencer, Watt Langham, and Lula Langham. Potter, the owners of approximately 139. 556 acres) the sum of . .$565, 000. 00 for the purchase of 144 acres, more or less, all as more particu- 14rly described by metes and bounds as per the instrument of conveyance, sub- jpct to the approval of the City Attorney; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Tha't the Director of Finance be, and he is hereby, authorized to pay the sum of $565, 000. 00 from the General Fund, Reserve for Park Project Account for the full purchase price of the approximately 144 acre tract; and the Director of Finance shall, upon a determination of the location of the Public Utilities Service Center, reimburse the Generai Fund, Reserve for Park Project Account from the Capital Improvements - Water Revenue Bonds- 1971 Fund for the latter fund' s proportionate share of the purchase price of the 144 acre tract, more or less, set aside for the Public Utilities Service Center , as determined by the estimate of value of the 144 acre tract prepared for the City by Mr. Edwin Terry, professional appraiser, plus interest which would have been earned by that portion of the General Fund, Reserve for Park Project Account used to purchase the Public Utilities Service Center from the date of pur- chase to the date of such allocation. PASSED by the City Council this the 17th day of April, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Dishman and seconded by Councilman Evans. Question: Ayes: All Nayes: None -000- The following resolution was introduced and read: A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Beautnuont n votinq ma- chines and such electronic voting iyao.nines 'have n8ver that a person sign his n&me in order to qualif-Ey to vote, and, �'0' CORRECT LAST PAGE OF UTES WHEREAS, electronic voting rri.achines, without the requirement of said signature, have never led to abnormal numbers of voting irregularities; and, WHEREAS, it is felt that requiring voters to sign a signature stub as a prerequisite to voting violates a person ' s right to secrecy in his vote; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: That the City of Beaumont supports ;House Bill 620 introduced by Representative Kubiak which House Bill attempts to repeal those provisions of the Texas Elec- tion Code requiring that signature ;;subs be executed when paper ballots are used in voting. PASSED by the City Council this 17th day of April, 1973 . /s/ KEN RITTER MAYOR The resolution was passed on a motion made by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Dishman. Question: Ayes : All Nayes : None -000- Mayor Ritter welcomed the "Webelo ' s" Cub Scout Troup 110 from Starlight Baptist Church. There being being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. -000- I, Myrtle Corgey, City Clerk of the City of Beaumont, Texas, certify that the above is a true copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held April 17, 1973. Myrtle Corgey City Clerk ra r pia f' JT'N ' aai dd R byu, d