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1980 06 26 CC Minutes00626 -1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN June 26, 1980 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regu- lar session on Thursday, June 26, 1980, at 6:30 p.m. in the Coun- cil Chamber at the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: Jimmy Johnson Perry M. Simmons Mary E. Wilbanks Eileen Caffey Emmett 0. Hutto Fritz Lanham Dan Savage Randy Strong Eileen P. Hall Absent: Fred T. Philips Allen Cannon Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Mayor City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Councilman Councilman The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hutto and the invo- cation was offered by Councilwoman Caffey. Minutes Councilman Johnson moved for approval of the minutes for the meeting of June 12, 1980; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None Receive Petitions None. City Manager's Report Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks Each Council member had received a copy of recommendations for capital improvements proposed by the Planning Commission. This is a requirement of the ordinance which established the Commission. The recommendations have been divided into those to be included as part of a bond program and those to be included as budgeted items. The Administration will present the recommended budgeted items to Council as part of the budget process and the recommended capital improvements to the appropriate study commit- tee during preparation for the capital improvements program. As previously instructed, the Administration has drafted a letter requesting that sidewalks wide enough for pedestrian and bike use be constructed along Baker Road. In the original plans, no provision was made for a sidewalk. Therefore, it is necessary that this letter be finalized and forwarded to the County Judge as quickly as possible. The letter content was acceptable to Council. Mr. Stanley Nelson has made formal application to the Rail- road Commission of Texas for a new motor bus certificate to establish bus service in East Harris County area. The Railroad Commission will hold a hearing on this application and determine if a certificate should be authorized. 00626 -2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - June 26, 1980 The Texas Department of Water Resources publishes a list of Municipal Facilities Construction Grants each year. The 1981 publication reflects that Baytown is eligible for funding in both categories -- fundable and planning. Fundable portion includes all projects eligible for funding with available funds. Planning portion includes all projects anticipated to be funded within the five -year planning period. West District Treatment Plant is included in the fundable portion and is listed as #84 which is high on the priority list. Five projects are listed in the planning portion -- Brownwood Collection System - Step 3; East District Interceptor - Step 2 and 3; Central District - Step 2 and 3. Step 2 is development of plans and specifications and Step 3 is construction. If the City can match the federal funds and if Congress continues to appropriate funds, these funds will be available for the continued improve- ment of City of Baytown sanitary sewer systems. Drainage - Douglas and Abbott Streets, as well as the City's portion of Baker Road drainage improvements are complete. The ditch along the east side of the railroad between Massey Tompkins and Bob Smith is 987o complete. The Harris County Flood Control crews have cleaned Goose Creek up to Interstate 10. The Ward Road Storm Sewer Project is 50% complete. Community Development - All site preparation for Cedar Street improvements and drainage work has been completed and approximately 216 feet of 42 -inch storm sewer has been laid. 1980 Street Improvement Project - All the work has been completed on Narcille, Strickland, Windy, Sandy and Rice. Work is currently underway on Lobit, in the Bay Villa area, Chesapeake and the contractor has also begun work on the downtown streets. The entire project is approximately 60% complete. Garth Road Water and Sewer Project - R. T. Bishop has completed the installation of the water line. Testing remains to be done. All of the force main for the sanitary sewer line has been installed. The contractor is now working on the lift station. Work has just begun on the gravity sewer line. The sewer line work is about 40% complete. The contractor is laying the 12 -inch water line near the mall along IH -10. This work is about 1000 complete. The contractor on the water line to serve Gentry Junior School is about 98% complete. The contractor on Park Street is about 307o complete. Norman Dykes, Director of Public Works, reported to Council that the work performed by Layne Western was completed, but the well will not yield enough water for the pump. Therefore, it will be necessary to reduce pump size. The contractor is in the process of removing the existing pump and should have the smaller pump in place next week. With the smaller pump, the well should produce approximately one million gallons per day. Mr. Dykes stated that it would be necessary to continue the restriction on watering to two hours in the morning until the well is put back in service. Councilwoman Wilbanks, with Council concurrence, requested that the Administration contact the school with regard to the appointment of a committee of two parks board representatives and two persons named by the school board to work toward recommenda- tions for joint participation on park projects. Also, Council concurred with Councilwoman Wilbanks that Commissioner Fonteno should be contacted regarding joint county /city partipation in park endeavors. Perhaps he would want to appoint someone to work with the City's park board. The Baytown Drainage Study Committee which is composed of 00626 -3 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - June 26, 1980 seven members, including Councilwoman Wilbanks, recommended to Council that a public meeting be held to afford the opportunity of input from various segments of the community. Council felt this to be an excellent suggestion and a public meeting will be held by the Baytown Drainage Study Committee on July 9 at 7:00 p.m. Council congratulated Councilwoman Wilbanks for recently being promoted to the position of Vice President of the Houston - Galveston Area Council. Richard Nava Will Appear Mr. Nava was not present. Ordinance - Amending Mobile Home Parks Ordinance The proposed ordinance will amend the Mobile Home Ordinance by (1) excepting the requirement for separate and individual water and sewer taps for city service to a mobile home located in the rear of a residential structure if both are located on one parcel of land that is owned by one individual. This amendment does not preclude the requirement that water and sewer service be billed on the basis of two living units. (2) The definition for smooth, hard and dense surface for a driveway is hot mix asphaltic con- crete or reinforced concrete surface. (3) The off - street parking requirement is revised so that there shall be two spaces for each mobile home, but the spaces do not have to be arranged so that each is accessible without moving another car. The Administra- tion recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Johnson moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilman Simmons seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2916 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17j, "MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, BY THE ADOPTION OF A NEW SECTION 17A -2(o) DEFINING HARD AND DENSE SURFACE; THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 17A -15(7) TO PROVIDE AN EXCEP- TION TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR SEPARATE UTILITY SERVICE; AND THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 17J- 15(14) TO REMOVE THE ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENT; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF $200.00; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Consider Request of E. S. Cathriner, Jr. for Water and Sewer Service on Bush Road Mr. Cathriner has requested water and sewer service on Bush Road which is outside the city limits. Mr. Cathriner is aware that he will be required to install the necessary water and sewer service line, and will be required to pay the capital buy -in fee for sewer service, plus appropriate water and sewer tap fees. The Administration recommended approval. Councilwoman Caffey moved to approve Mr. Cathriner's request for water and sewer service on Bush Road; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None 00626 -4 Minutes of the Regular ?Meeting - June 26, 1980 Consider Request of Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District for Water and Sewer Service Outside the City Limits Although Council has approved construction of the line to service Gentry Junior School, no formal approval has been granted to serve the school with water. The school district is also requesting water and sewer service to David Crockett Elementary School which is just north of Chaparral Village Subdivision. The Administration recommended approval of the school district's request. Councilman Johnson moved to approve the request of the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District for water service to Gentry Junior School and for water and sewer service to David Crockett Elementary. Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Annexation of Tierra del Oro Subdivision (7:00 p.m.) Mayor Hutto explained that all those present who might wish to testify should register on the list provided in the hallway. No one registered to testify. Mr. Lanham, City Manager, explained that Tierra del Oro Sub- division is located north of Whispering Pines adjacent to Cedar Bayou. The subdivision is composed of approximately 23 acres. Development in the subdivision is in accordance with City of Baytown requirements. The subdivision has received Planning Commission approval. The Administration felt that it would be appropriate to annex this area to the City. There being no further comments or questions, the 'mayor declared the hearing closed. Resolution No. 739 - Reducing Area of Proposed Annexation to the Thompson Road Utility District Mr. Lanham called attention to a map which depicted the area originally being considered for annexation to the utility dis- trict and the reduced area. The utility district could request in the future to annex the remainder or the City of Baytown could annex the property. Councilwoman Wilbanks inquired if this parcel was to be used in the drainage plan which had previously been approved by Council. The Director of Public Works /City Engineer responded that the northeast corner was not involved in the drainage plan. The Administration recommended approval of the resolution. Councilwoman Wilbanks clarified that this would not in any way alter the drainage plans for the entire area. Mr. Dykes responded that the section draining to Spring Gully had a reten- tion pond proposed which would not be affected. The portion draining to Goose Creek where the widening of Goose Creek is proposed would not be affected. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the resolution; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks 00626 -5 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - June 26, 1980 RESOLUTION NO. 739 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 734; GRANTING CONSENT AS PROVIDED BY TEXAS REVISED CIVIL STATUTES ARTICLE 970a, TO THE ANNEXATION BY THE THOMPSON ROAD UTILITY DISTRICT OF 208.74 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID AREA BEING HEREIN MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO, UPON THE CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS HEREIN STATED. Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Annexation of Property Along Garth Road Between Baker Road and Interstate 10, Including Property on Which San Jacinto Mall is Located (7:10 p.m.) Mayor Hutto announced the public hearing to be in session and advised that anyone present who might desire to testify should sign the register provided in the hallway. No one regis- tered to testify. Mayor Hutto asked Mr. Lanham to describe the area to be annexed. Mr. Lanham explained that the proposed annexation involves the San Jacinto Mall property, a portion of land on each side of Garth and the land between the Catholic Church property to a point 300 feet west of Garth. There was a map posted which showed in red the proposed annexation. A portion of IH -10 would also be included in the proposed annexation. At the last Council meeting, Councilman Cannon had inquired about the possibility of annexing the area between Archer and West Roads. Along West Road, there is a residential area where 11 homes and one parcel of commercial property are located. The City has no immediate plans to provide water and sewer service to that area, but if that property is annexed, the City would be obligated to provide service within two years. Since this por- tion was not included in the original ordinance setting the hearing, the City Attorney felt that if Council desires to annex this portion, along with the other property, the entire process should be reinstituted. However, if Council desires to annex this portion at a later date, the annexation process could be instituted to involve just that parcel. Council felt that if a decision was made to annex the property between West Road and Archer Road, the process could be instituted at a later time. There being no further comments or questions, Mayor Hutto declared the public hearing closed. Consider City Participation in Section 1362, Flood Insurance Program This item has been discussed at two previous Council meet- ings and in a work session prior to this meeting, with Mr. Dell Greer, representative of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Mr. Greer indicated that if Council elects to take action setting forth the desire of the City of Baytown to participate, there will be the opportunity to withdraw should the Council or the people in the area determine that it would not be to the best interest of the City or those insured to participate. If the agency is to work with the City, formal action must be taken indicating the City's desire to participate. Councilwoman Caffey moved to authorize the Administration to give indication to Mr. Greer of the Federal Emergency Management Agency that the City of Baytown is interested in starting prelimi- nary stages to participate in Section 1362 as authorized by the Flood Insurance Act. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. Mr. Lanham inquired if Council would be voting to authorize the City Manager to sign and submit the original Statement of Intent to Participate, of which Council had copies. Both Council- woman Caffey and Councilman Johnson responded in the affirmative. The vote follows: 11• • i Minutes of the Regular Meeting - June 26, 1980 Ayes: Council members Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None Ordinance - Establishing a Load Limit For Kilgore Road Councilman Johnson stated that he had originally requested that this item be placed on the agenda. Since that time, he has had time to delve into the matter further. From talking with Mr. Rogers, Councilman Johnson learned that Mr. Rogers plans to use only 1,200 feet of Kilgore to get from his place of business which is on Cedar Bayou to James Street. On that basis, Council- man Johnson felt there would be no need for a load limit on Kilgore. He felt that Mr. Rogers' business would only be bene- ficial to Baytown. Mr. Rogers has stated that he does not plan to utilize 80,000 pound trucks in his business. He has demon- strated his desire to be a good neighbor by installing a sprinkler system to control dust. Councilman Johnson concluded by stating that after the discovery that no more than 1,200 feet of Kilgore is to be used, he would not recommend a load limit for 1,200 feet of Kilgore Road and requested that the matter be tabled. Ordinance - Authorizing Partial Payment to Mary Edwards, Court Reporter, for Statement of Facts Materials in Bayshore Constructors Appeal Council authorized the Legal Department to proceed with appeal in the Bayshore Constructors lawsuit. There are sub- stantial numbers of exhibits involved which will take consider- able time, effort and money to reproduce for the purpose of forwarding copies to the Court of Civil Appeals. Ms. Edwards, court reporter, has requested that the City make a deposit of $2,000 to cover her expense of having this done. Most of the time, appellants, as the City is, are required to make a deposit in the beginning, which Ms. Edwards has not required. She is only asking to be reimbursed the expense of reproduction costs. Councilman Johnson moved to reimburse Pis. Edwards for $2,000 for statement of facts materials, Councilman Simmons seconded the motion. The maximum amount which Council has established to be expenses toward this appeal is $10,000. Mayor Hutto stated he would oppose the motion due to the fact he was opposed to the appeal. Councilwoman Wilbanks stated that she too had voted against the appeal and would therefore, abstain. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Johnson, Simmons and Caffey Nays: Mayor Hutto Abstained: Councilwoman Wilbanks In response to a question from Mayor Hutto, the City Attor- ney stated that the estimated cost for the entire record is $7,500. ORDINANCE NO. 2917 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF TWO THOUSAND AND N01100 ($2,000.00) DOLLARS TO MARY EDWARDS, COURT REPORTER, AS DEPOSIT ON THE STATEMENT OF FACTS BEING PREPARED FOR A PENDING APPEAL OF A LAWSUIT. 00626 -7 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - June 26, 1980 Ordinance - Approving Change Order on 1980 Street Improvement Program Mr. Dykes explained that originally due to samples taken, the Administration had recommended that West Lobit be reconstruc- ted, that is take the existing surface and base and mix that up with cement to cement stabilize the base. The original samples did not show what was actually there. In the work from Decker to James Street, the contractor has encountered areas where there is only three inches of asphalt with no base. In order to construct that part of the street, it was necessary to construct a base. When the contractor got to James Street, the expense had been so great to that point that the Administration asked the contractor to wait awhile for further testing. Additional samples were taken from James Street to Pruett. The samples show that there is anywhere from 7J - 11 inches of base material already cement stabilized from James Street to Pruett. With that sort•of.base already there, the City does not need to tear up the remainder of the street from James to Pruett. The worse part of the street is over an old ditch line which is very rough. Mr. Dykes felt that that portion could be overlaid with new asphalt, but this would raise the elevation another 14_ inches which will present problems with driveways being too low. Council adopted a procedure to stop allowing pipes in driveways due to creation of drainage problems. Therefore, Mr. Dykes felt that the City should have the contractor remove the old asphalt and place new asphalt on the street to bring the street to the same elevation from James to Pruett. The change order will cost $21,545. This will bring the entire contract to the budgeted figure of $425,000. The Administration recommended approval of the change order. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for adoption of the ordinance; Councilwoman Caffey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2918 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONTRACT WITH BROWN & ROOT, INC., TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING ASPHALT AND THE PLACEMENT OF NEW ASPHALT ON WEST LOBIT, FROM JAMES STREET TO PRUETT STREET, UNDER THE 1980 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Resolution No. 740 - Giving City Approval to the Formation of Chambers County Municipal Utility District No. 1 Council had a copy of the proposed resolution. The devel- opers of any utility district or water district within Baytown's extra - territorial jurisdiction must get approval of the City Council of Baytown. The area involved is east of Highway 146 and just south of Interstate 10. It involves 164 acres of land and over 700 lots. The City Attorney has prepared a resolution which includes the conditions which Baytown has placed on all other similar developments with respect to the issuance of bonds. Mr. Clay Crawford, the attorney representing the district, addressed City Council. He stated that at this time all that was being requested was consent to form the district. If Council consent is obtained, a hearing will be held in Austin before any construction work. Also, before construction begins, City of Baytown approval is necessary. Mayor Hutto inquired if any consideration had been given to drainage? Jim Moffitt, engineer for the district, has done some pre- liminary work. He has been in contact with the Planning Commis- 00626 -8 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - June 26, 1980 sion of Baytown and Chambers County Commissioner Dugat. The district will work toward whatever the City, County and State require. Air. Moffitt explained that no detailed plans have been developed at this time. The natural drainage for this area does go from east to west across Highway 146. There is a shallow, natural existing drainage ditch running behind Julie Ann Villa which outfalls into Cedar Bayou. There would have to be an improvement to the culvert crossing on State Highway 146. There would also have to be off -site ditch improvements made to Cedar Bayou to adequately drain the subdivision. Mr. 3loffitt pointed out that the area of the district will be 436.34 acres which is an area both north and south of the 164 acres originally discussed. Councilwoman Wilbanks explained that the Baytown Drainage Study Committee has been looking at both protection for citizens of Baytown, as well as businesses and neighborhoods along the watersheds as development occurs. At this moment, the major goal is to protect against an increase in the level of the watershed above its current level at the 100 -year flood event:.,;, She explained that the Committee had talked with representatives of two other developments. Councilwoman Wilbanks invited representatives of the district to appear before the Committee to talk in detail about their plans for drainage since the Committee's aim is to make the situation protected for everyone concerned. Mr. Lanham explained that authorization to form the district would not jeopardize any of Baytown's rights with respect to requiring that the district comply with City of Baytown sub- division, drainage and other requirements. The Administration recommended that Council approve the resolution giving consent to the formation of this district. It will be necessary for the district's representatives to get final approval from the Plan- ning Commission. Mr. B. B. Williams addressed Council concerning the problems associated with approval of utility districts such as drainage problems and the absorption of the district's debt upon annexation. Mr. Crawford emphasized that at this point, the only request being made is consent to form the district. Once the district is formed, all requirements of the City of Baytown must be met. Mr. Lanham pointed out that this proposed district is several miles northeast of the city limits. Councilwoman Wilbanks inquired if bonded indebtedness of a municipal utility district is taken over by the City upon annexa- tion? Mr. Lanham responded that it is his understanding that there has been a change in the law and the district can continue in operation and collect taxes and the City can collect taxes, but the total of those must not equal more than the city tax. The city can annex a district and take over indebtedn.ess.or annex., the district, provide certain city services, and allow the district to provide some of its own services with both entities levying taxes. Councilman Simmons moved for the adoption of the resolution; Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. Mayor Hutto pointed out that the representatives of the district can be required to appear before Council with plans for drainage. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks 00626 -9 Minutes of the Regular Ifeeting - June 26, 1980 RESOLUTION NO. 740 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING CONSENT AS PROVIDED BY TEXAS REVISED CIVIL STATUTES ARTICLE 970a, TO THE FORMATION OF A ?MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION 54.016, TEXAS WATER CODE, TO BE KNOWN AS CHAMBERS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF CHAMBERS COUNTY, AND EMBRACING WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES 436.3104 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID AREA BEING HEREIN MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO, UPON THE CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS HEREIN STATED. Recess and Reconvene Mayor Hutto recessed the meeting to executive session to discuss land acquisition. When the open meeting reconvened, the following business was transacted: Ordinance - Authorizing the Administration to ?lake Offer to Wooster Baptist Church to Acquire Right -of -Way for West District Sewer Line Councilwoman Wilbanks moved for the adoption of the proposed ordinance, authorizing the Administration to make an offer of $624.07 to Wooster Baptist Church to acquire an underground utility easement for the West District Sewer Treatment Plant. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 2919 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BAKE AN OFFER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR SIX HUNDRED TWENTY -FOUR AND 07/100 ($624.07) DOLLARS TO THE OWNERS, OR OTHER PARTIES IN INTEREST FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN INTERESTS IN A TRACT DESCRIBED HEREIN REQUIRED FOR AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT; REQUIRING THAT SUCH OFFER BE ACCEPTED WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS IN THE EVENT SUCH OFFER IS REFUSED; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFEC- TIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Authorizing the Administration to slake Offer to C. E. Moore to Acquire Right -of -Way for West District Sewer Line Councilwoman Caffey moved for the adoption of the proposed ordinance, authorizing the Administration to make offer to C. E. Moore for $1,427.95 to acquire an underground utility easement for the West District Sewer Treatment Plant. Councilman Johnson seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Council members Johnson, Simmons, Wilbanks and Caffey Mayor Hutto Nays: None 00626 -10 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - June 26, 1980 ORDINANCE NO. 2920 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO MAKE AN OFFER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY -SEVEN AND 95/100 ($1,427.95) DOLLARS TO THE OWNERS, OR OTHER PARTIES IN INTEREST FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN INTERESTS IN A TRACT DESCRIBED HEREIN REQUIRED FOR AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT; REQUIRING THAT SUCH OFFER BE ACCEPTED WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS; DIRECTING THE CLTY ATTORNEY T0, INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS IN THE EVENT SUCH OFFER IS REFUSED; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Councilwoman Wilbanks called attention to a newspaper article concerning Trinity River and requested the Administration to pursue details to respond to the article. There being no further business to be transacted, the meeting was adjourned. Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk