HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-07-20 MinutesTHE COi�MUNITY RENE4IAL PROGRAM
Any activity that aids in identifying extent and nature of blighted areas and suggests corrective
action is eligible. It must include the following:
1. Identification of deteriorating, blighted or slum areas.
2. Analysis of the nature and'degree of blight.
3. Determination of treatment needed in each area along the proposed land uses.
4. Evaluation of the City's resources for urban renewal action. This would include financing of
needed improvements, relocation of displaced people and market for any cleared land.
5. Development of long range renewal program, coordina•,ted with the City's ability to execute the
program.
This study is designed to produce a'plan for improving the existing City. The emphasis is on detai
plans for action in order areas. It allows the prep artien of a lone range plan.
Under this program, economic and population studies are possible. The date needed for planning lard
use, streets and community facilities may be collected, but plans may be prepared only for deteriorating
areas. A study of the City's resources is allowed and a limited study of the zoning and subdivision
regulations is possible. In these respects the community renewal plan parallels the comprehensive plan.
WORKABLE PROGRAM FOR C01"MUNITY IMPROVEd•'ENP
1. Adequate codes and ordinances.
2. Comprehensive cofimunity plan.
3. Neighborhood anaysis
4. Administrative orga'.nization
5. Financing
6. Housing for displaced persons.
7. Citizen participation
These are the steps whi,-h the HHFA feels that a City should take to prevent slums and blight.
(Also see Resolution 3-61, Page 69 in Volume G Procedure of the City Council.)
Alderman Heflin moved to approve Change Order No. 2 of thecontract on Fire Station No. 1, as presented
by the Contract.
The motion ;-pas seconded by Alderman Wheeler and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Alderman Wheeler moved to adjourn.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Short and passed unanimously, whereupon the Mayor declared the met
adjourned. 8
APPROVED:
MAYOR OUY E, BRO!^IN
ATTEST: q Q
i e,r l�
REGULAR The City Council of Fayetteville, Arkansas met in regular session on Monday, July 20, 1964, at 7:30 P.M.
SESSION in the Council Room of the City Administration Building. •
Present: Mayor Guy E. Brown, City Clerk George J.'Davis, City Controller Albert J. Jones, City Attorne
Bass Trumbo, and Aldermen: Heflin, Watson, Wheeler, Thomas, and Short.
Absent: Fire Chief Burl Skelton, Chief of Police Hollis Spencer and Aldermen Burgin and Faucett.e.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting on Monday July 6, 1964 and of the Special Meeting Friday, July 10, 15
a copy of which had previously been r.,ailed to each of the Aldermen, were approved as written.
Report Consulting Engineer W.M. Holway appeared before the Council and presented an up-to-date report on the
of Water Water Supply for the City of Fayetteville which he had been employed to make at the regular meeting of t
Supply Council on Monday, February 10, 1964. He presented a copy of t his report to each member of the Council a
Fr sented-- discussed in detail. No further action was taken on this matter.
The Building Inspector presented a final subdivision plat of Bryce Davis and Floyd Pothast Jr, for Rollin
Hills Addition to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, located west of Old !lire Road North, which had been
approved by the Planning Commission,
The City Attorney introduced and at the request of the Council read a proposed ordinance in its entirety,
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND CONFIRM THE DEDICATION OF ALL STREETS, ALLEYS AND EASEME171TS IN THE
ROLLING HILLS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS."
Alderman Thomas moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on the second reading.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Short and passed unanimously. The ordinance was then read for the
second time.
Alderman Thomas then moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance placed on the third and
final reading.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Wheeler and passed unanimously, the ordinance was then read for the
third and last time.
The Mayor then declared the ordinance open for discussion. There being no 'discussion, the Mayor asked th
question, "Shall the Ordinance Pass?" Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: "AYE" Heflin,
Christie, Watson, Wheeler, Thomas, and Short. "NAY" None. There being six "AYES" and no "NAYS", the
Mayor declared the ordinance passed...
Ordinanc 0 ORDINANCE .10. 1401
1401
ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND CONFIRM THE DEDICATION OF ALL STREETS, ALLEYS AND EASEMENTS IN THE ROLLING
ITION TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS.
WHEREAS, there had been duly presented to the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas,
a plat dated April, 19640 known as the Rolling Hills Addition to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, wh
the owners have dedicated for the public use the streets, alleys and easements shown upon said plat; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, has recommended the
acceptance of said plat. •
NOW, THEREFORE., BE IT ORDAINED P" THE CITY COUNCIL -OF THE CITY OF FAYEPTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
SECT:iON 1.
F,
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Con" a I SECTION 1. That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, hereby accepts and confirms the dedicati
Ord, of all streets, alleys and easementsr,, dedicated in the Rolling Hills Addition to the City of Fayetteville
Arkansas, and 'hereby declares said streets, alleys and easements to be public streets, alleys and easemen
and the said City Council hereby assumed the care, control and jurisdiction of the same.
SECTION 2. That this Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of July, 1964. .
APPROVED:�j/�
MAYOR Crr 1 E. P,ROI
ATTEST:�� ✓ `'`�
GEORGY J AVIS, CITY CLERK
The Building Inspector presented the Final Subdivision Plat for Oaks Manor Subdivision.
After a brief discussion, the City Attorney introduced and at the request of the "ouncil read a proposed
ordinance in its entirerty, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND CONFIRM THE DEDICATION OF ALL STREETS,
ALLEYS AI4D FASEMENTS IN THE OAKS MANOR SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF FAYEPTEVILLE, ARKANSAS."
Alderman Thomas moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on the second reading.
The motion was seconded b-- Alderman Wheeler and passed unanimoi:sly. The ordinance w as then read for the
second time.
Alderman Thomas then moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance placed on the third and
final reading.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Wheeler and passed unanimously. The ordinance was then read for the
third and last time.
The Mayor then declared the ordinance open for discussion. There bdng no discussion, the Mayorasked the
question "Shall the Ordinance Pass?" Upon roll call, the follwing vote was recorded: "AYE" Heflin,
Christie, Watson, Wheeler, Thomas, and Short. "NALF" None. There being six "AYES" and no "NAYS", the
Mayor declared the ordinance passed.
OrdinanceI ORDINANCE NO. 1402
1402
AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND CONFIRM THE DEDICATION OF ALL STREETS, ALLEYS AND EASEMSTITS IN THE OAKS MANOR
SUBDIVI6ION TO THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS.
WHEREAS. there has been duly presented to the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Ark-
ansas, a plat dated July 59 1964 known as the Oaks Manor Subdivision to the City of Fayetteville, Arkansa
which the owners have dedicated for the public use the streets, alleys and easements shown upon said plat
and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, has recommended
the acceptance of daid plat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVII.LE, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby accepts and confirms the dedicat.
of all streets, alleys and easements, dedicated in the Oaks Manor Subdivision to the City of Fayettevil
Arkansas, and hereby declares said streets, alleys and easements to be public streets, alleys and ease-
ments and the said City Council hereby assumes the care, control and jurisdiction of the same.
SECTION 2. That this Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its Fassage,
approval and publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS day of July, 1964.
ATTEST: APPROVED.:,
City Clebk C orge J. Davis Mayor Cu7 E. P,rown
Execute Alderman Thomas then moved that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to execute a sub -dividers
Subdividers c ntract-- contract with the owners of the Rolling Hills Addition.
Rolling Hills Addn. The motion was seconded by Alderman Short and passed unanimously.
Execute Alderman Thomas then moved that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to execute a sub -dividers
Subdividers c ntract-- contract with the owners of Oaks Manor Subdivision.
..Oaks Manor Su division The motion was seconded by Alderman Short and passed unanimously.
The Building Inspector reported that the owners of Oaks Manor Subdivision had requested permission to
start construction of residences prior to the graveling of, the streets.
After a long discussion, it was the opinion of the Council that the subdividers contract covered this
problem and no further action was necessary.
Petition The Building Inspector presented the petition of Tom Feathers to rezone property west of Highway 112 and
to r -zone--- North of 6•iedington Drive from R -1D Single Family District to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.
Tabled The Building Inspector read a proposed resolution from the Planning Commission approving the rezoning of
unti next this property.
R pular After a long discussion, Alderman Christie moved to refer this back to the Planning Commission for furthe
Meeting-- study.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Alderman Short then moved to reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
This motion also•died for lack of a second.
Alderman Short then moved to table this petition until the next regular meeting of the Council.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Wheeler and passed unanimously.
The Building Inspector presented a petition by Robert L. Curtis and Marilee Curtis, husband and wife,
to rezoneLots 7 and 8 of Block 6 in the Rose Hill Addition, from R-2 Two Family Residential District to
R-3 Multi -Family Residential District,
The Building Inspector then read a resolution from the Planning Commission recommending that the rezoning
of this property be withheld until the area could be studied and considerations be given to the resoning
to R-3 of an area lying between -Berry Street and North Street between Garland Avenue and Leverett Avenue.
After a long discussion Alderman Thomas moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and give more time for study and consideration of this area.
The motion was seconded %y Alderman Wheeler and passed unanimously.
The City Controller introduced and at the request of the Council read a proposed ordinance in its entiret
Ordinance
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Change
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entitled, " AN ORDINANCE A1,iENPING ARTICLE kAND SECTICN 4(b) OF ARTICLE II OF ORDINANCE N0. 1;�389, PASSEI
APRIL 133 1964, ANP FOR OTHER PURPOSES." /
Alderman Wheeler moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on the second reading.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Watson and passed unanimously. The ordinance was then read for the
second time.
Alderman Wheeler then moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance placed on the third and
final reading.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Short and passed unanimously. The ordinance was then read for the
third and final time.
The Mayor then declared the ordinance open for discussion: There being no discussion, the Mayor asked
the question, "Shalltthe Ordinance Pass?" Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: "AYE"
Heflin, Lhtist;e, Watson, Wheeler, Thomas, and Short. "NAY" None. There being six "AYES" and no "NAYS"
the Mayor declared the ordinance passed.
ORDINANCE N0. 1403
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 'ARTICLE
I AND SECTION
4(b) OF ARTICLE II OF ORDINANCE NO.
1389, PASSED AND
APRIL 1-32 1964, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES."
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. That Article I of Ordinance Number 1389, passed and approved April 13, 1964, be and the
same is hereby amended by adding thereto the following:
"Section 24" "Unusual BOD" shall mean excessive amounts of BOD above the normal operations indigent
to each particular type of industry using nrmal, reasonable, and economical practices before discharging
their sewage into the City -sanitary sewers.
SECTION 2. That Article II, Section 4(B) of Ordinance Number 1389, passed and approved April 13, 1(
be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
"(b) Any+ater or wastes,containing more than one hundred (100) parts per million (833 lbs, per
million gallons) of fats, wax, grease or greases of such water or wastes are, in the opinion of the
Superintendent, sufficient to:
(1) Interfere with the biological processes of a sewage treatment plant.
(2) Interfere with proper operation of the sewage works.
(3) Cause obstruction to flow in sewers.
(4) Cause pollution of any area or receiving stream."
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval
and publication.
PASSED APJD APPROVED 111I0 2Uth day of July, I
-ATTEST:
CITY CIZRK CkORGE J. DAVIS
The City Attorneyread a proposed ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR
THE USE OF CONVICT LABOR IN THE CITv OF FAYEPTEVILLE, ARKANSAS." WHICH HAD BEEN LEFT on the first reading
at the Regular Meetiigdf the Council on Monday, June 22, 1964•
After a very long discussion, Alderman Christie moved thatthe nule_%bw-:suspended and the ordinance placed
on the third and final reading.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Watson and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "AYE"
Christie, Watson, and Thomas. "NAY" Heflin, Wheeler, and Short. -There being three AYES and three NAvS
the motion to suspend the rule was defeated for lack of a two-thirds majority and was .left on the•rd
reading. -12zc q
Alderman Short reported that -the bid price on the old Jail was $10,000.00 and that it should be sold
to the Water and Sewer Department and the money placed in the General Obligation Construction Fund..
After a brief discussion, Alderman Short moved to sell the old Jail to the Water and Sewer Department
for the total sum of $10,000.00.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Wheeler and passed unanimously.
Alderman Short presented a proposed change order No. 3 for the Central Fire Station which reads as
follows:
CHANGE ORDER NUNMER 3
Extra for rasining height of building 218" around truck' level, extra masonry;, foundationvalls, retain:
wall in front, steps, ramps, steel and painting and electric work.---- .......... -----------$6,911.40:
After a long discussion, Alderman Short moved that the City Controller be authorized to make the final
payment to the Contractor on the Fire Station as presented except that Change Order No. 3 be referred to
the Finance Committee for study and report.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Thomas and passed unanimously.
Alderman Short read a Report of the Finance Committee Concerning an Increase in the Pate Structure of ':;,
Television Communications Corporation which was spread in the minutes as a permanent record and reads as
follows:
REPORT OF THE FINANCE C01`7+IITTEE CONCERNING AN INCREASE IN THE RATE
ttee STRUCTURE OF TELEVISION COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
The Finance Committee, by authorization of the City Council, has investigated the request of the
Televisions Commuliications Corporation for increase in its rate structure as set forth in Ordinance /102
In support of this request, the Company submitted a financial statement
of its operations in Fayetteville as Prepared by Price Waterhouse. This statement pronorts to show that
the Company is losing money. The Committee attrehes little validity to this statment becuase of the
following figures:
Property plant and equipment is valued at $630,924.00. Franchise and other intangible assets are
valued at $458,059.00. These values added to $30,000.00 of leasehold improvements and miscellaneous
equipment gives a total value of the Company assets in "avetteville of $1,119,083.00.
AND APPROVED
Cont1d. I There may be, and often is, a vast difference between what something is really worth and what
oneis willing to pay.for it. There may also be a vast difference in the reported value of something
dependent upon to whom and for what pupose the report is made.
Although the Company values their property at more than a million dollars for purposes of an
increase in rate structure, the records of the assessor's office indicate that the true market value
was placed at $79,950.00 The base for determination of persoanl property tax is 20% of the market
value, or $15,590. The Company, in addition to $3,449.00 in franchise tax, paid total taxes of $3,228.0
which include county and munidipal levies and all federal and state taxes.
The Company, according to its statement, is depreciating its investment'on a scale ranging from
4 to 14 years at a rate of $112,419.00 annually. This is approximately 135% of the assessed true market
value.
If an inidvidual or a•Company wishes to pay $630,000.00 for a system that is obsolete at the
time of purchase and was orignially constructed for much less, and can be rebuilE•by the Company, as
reported by their respresentatives two ;rears ago, from start to finish using•"only the'brackets on the
poles" for $185,000.00 the Finance Committee feels that the City it under no moral obligation to see
that they make a fair return on their investment. If an individual or a company wished further to set
a figure of $458,000.00 on their franchise and other intangible assets for purposes of depreciation and
amortization, we see no validity in it being classed as an investment upon which the Company can expect
fair return.
The Finance Committee, therefore, has no a.lternative other than to recommend th the City Couhcil
that the appeal of the Television Communications Corporation for.an increase in rates on the basis of
a fair return on their investment be denied. The Finance Committee further recommends'thatany further
appeal in the future by the Company on this basis be denied unless the Company presents a financial
statement from an independent certified Public Accountant using the original cost, plus improvements
and minus depreciati-n against which the annual income can be measured to reflect a true percentage
of return.
However, the City Council and the citizens of Fayetteville are fair minded and in the best
of American traditions are willing to pay a fair price for value received. The Television Communicati
Corporation has promised -
1. To completely rebuild it system to afford improved reception.
2. To increase from 3 to 6 channels available.
3. To install an FM channel.
4. To reduce the connection charges to $12.50.
5. To sctaiule multiple set charges off the same installation at $4DO•for the first set,
$1.00 for the second, and 50¢ for each additional set.
In view of the above promises, the Finance Committee recommends that the City Council cause to.
be drawn by the City Attorney an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1028 to:
1. Include an increase of 50¢ a month for the first installation in a private residence.
2. Provide that this increased rate become effective when the promised improvements are availab
to an individual installation.
3. provide that the additional funds collected be held in escrow until cable improvements are
completed to the entire area served by Television Communications System.
4. Provide that the escrow funds be deposited in an agency acceptable to the City and if
necessary that the City Controller be given authority to make a determination as to the fact that all
eligible funds are deposited.
5. Provide that if the Company defaults on its promises that the escrow funds be returned to
the individuals paying them by the Company at their expense plus annual interest of 6%.
6. Include any other additional items that the Council at the time of passage deem just and
necessary.
Alderman Short introduced ordinance which was read in its entirety by the City Attorney, entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, STATE OF ARKANSAS,
AMENDING'ORDINANCE NO. 1028 and 1146, GRANTTNG TO THE FAYETTEVILLE. BROADCASTING COMPANY, A CORPORATION
ITS SUCCESSORS, LESSEES AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT AND PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO USE AND OCCUPY FOR ITS
TELEVISION SERVICE, THE STREETS, AVEN'U'ES M ROADS, ANP HIGH47AYS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES OF THE CITY,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ERECTING, CONSTRUCTING, 9,%FNING, LRASING, OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRING, MAINTAINING OR
OPERATING TELEVISION LINES TO BE USED IN FURNISHING OR SUPPLYING THE INHABITANTS OF SAID CITY OR ANY
PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITHIN SAID CITY AND TO OTHERS BEYOND THE LIMITS OF SAID CITY, KITH TELEVISI(
SIGNALS, AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF SAID FRANCHISE TO TRANS -VIDEO CORPORATION OF ARKANSAS: AND APPROVING
AN INCREASE IN THE PRESENT RATES."
Aldermari Heflin moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on the second reading.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Watson and passed unanimously, whereupon the ordinance was read for
the second time.
Alderman Short then moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance placed on the third and fJ
reading.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Watson and passed unanimously whereupon the ordinance was then read
for the third and last time.
The Mayor then declared the ordinance open for discussion. There being no discussion, the Mayor ask the
question "Shall. the Ordinance Pass?" Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: "AYE" Heflin,
Christie) Watson; Wheeler, Thomas, and Short. "NAY" None There being six "AYES" and no "NAYS" the
Mayor declared the ordinance passed.
Alderman Heflin then moved that the Emergency Clause be adopted.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Short and upon roll call the following vote was recorded: "AYE."
Hdflin, Christie, Watson, heeler, Thomas, and Short. "NAY" None. There being six "AYES" and no "NAYS"
the Mayor declared theemergency clause adopted.
Ordinance ORDINANCE NO, 1404
1404
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, COUNTY OF PIASHINGTON, STATE OF ARKANSAS,
AMENDING 9RDTNENCE N0. 1028 add 1146, GRANTING TO THE FAYETTEVILLE BROADCASTING COMPANY, A CORPORATION,
ITS SUCCESSORS, LESSEES AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT ANDPRTVT LEGE AND•FRANCHISE TO USE AND OCCUPY FOR ITS
TELEVISION SERVICE, THE STREETS, AVENUES, ROAD AND HIGHWAYS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES OF THE CITY:,+ FOR
THE PURFOSE OF ERECTING, CONSTRUCTINCPj OWNING, LEASING OR OTHER'41SE ACQUIRING, MAINTAINING rR OPERA.TING
TELEVISION LINES TO RE ISED IPI FURNTSPING OR SUPPLYING THE INHABITANTS OF SAID, CITY OR ANY PERSON, FIRM
OR COR130RATION 1v7THIN SAID CITY AND TO OTHERS BEYOND THE LIMITS OF SAID. CITY, VTTH TELEVISION SIGNALS,
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF SAID FRANC°ISE TO TRANS'•WIDEO CORPORA'ION OF ARKANSAS: AND APPROVING AN INCREASE
IN THE PRESENT RATES,
14HEREAS, Ordinance No. 1028 provides that the Fayetteville Broadcasting Company, its successor
lessees and assigns may regulate the rates for their services, subjectsto the approval of the City Counci
of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and
1C
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WHEREAS, an application for an increase in said rates -has been made by the Television Communication
Corporation, an Assignee of the original franchise holder, to the City Council of Fayetteville, Arkansas,
NO'p', THEF.EFCRE, HE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, WRzIuINGTON COUNTY,
ARKA NSAS:
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SECTION 1. After consideration of the application by Television Communication Corporation for a rate
increase, and taking into account the following items: (a) the increase in cost of goods and services
throughout the nation, (b) the promise of Television Communications Corporation to rebuild its entire
system, increase from three to six_ the channels available, install an FM channel, (c) and reduce connecti
charges to twelve dollars and Fifty cents ($12.50), the City Council. of Fayetteville, Arkansas does
hereby approve an increase of the present rates as follovrs:
g. From three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50) to four ($4,,00) for the first installation in a pri
residence. ,
#' One ($1.00) follar for the second installation.
J4 Fifty cents (.50) for each additional insLallation..
SECTION 2. The rate increases as hereinabove mentioned are contingent upon the following conditions
1. That this increased rate become effective when the promised improvements are available to an in-
dividual installation.
2. That the additional funds collected be held in escrow until cable improvements are completed to
the entire area served by Television Communications System,
3. That the escrow funds be deposited in an agency acceptable to the City and if necessary the
City Controller be given authority to make a determination as to the fact that all elegible funds are
deposited in escrow.
4. That upon a written statement from the Company stating that all improvements promised had been
completed the Council be resolution will -release to the company the funds held in escrow.
5. That if the Company defaults on its promise the Company will at the order of the Council, return
the escrow funds to the infividuals paying them at Company expense plus annual interest of 6%.
SECTION 3. That this action being necessary for the preservation of public health, peace and prop=
perity} safety, order, comfort and convenience of the City of FaT�etteville, Washington County, Arkansas,
and the inhabitants thereof, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this ordinance 'shall take effi
and be in force from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 20th day of July, 19146,41).
APPROVED: jQ _
J MAYOR CL . E. PR 1•!N
ATTEST:
CITY P Rr 13CRGE J. DAVIS
Alderman Short presented the Financial Report from the City Controller for the Second Quarter of 1964.
After a lone discussion, Alderman Short moved that $2,500.00 be transferred from the New Park Constr.
Fund to the Park Fund.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Thomas and passed unanimously.
Alderman Watson was.` cured at this time.
After another long discussion, Alderman Short moved that the City employ a Superintendent of Sanitation.
Justification for this position can be made from several different angles.
1. From the standpoint of expenditures the budget for the Sanitation Department, is $156,234, for
the Police Department $124,742 and for the Fire Department $96,943. (These are the operating budgets
and do not reflect the debt service budget for the Fire and Police facilities). The Fire and Police
Departments are headed by ChieffIs whose salary is commensurate with their responsibility. For admin-
istration in the police department we are paying about 6% of their allocated budgets. In the sanitation
department we are paying about tap.
2. The sanitation department is different from the fire and police departmetns because they are
expected to be self-sufficient and their income from fees should defray all of their expenses or at
least a major portion where as p1lice and fire are not expected to he self-suff6rt ng.
'- 3. The sanitation probleg: in Fayetteville consists of tivo areas. One is disposal which we can
solve appropriately and effectively with an incinerator, but the other which is equally as pressing,
consists of administration and organization in the collection and transporting of refuse. This last
problem cannot be solved by a low grade employee or by the continued addition of equipment and men,
but only by a continuous study of time and motion, not structure, routing and virtually total re-
organization. The Council individually and collectively have neither time nor the inclination to make
studies of routes and rates that need to be made, and neither does any City -Officer including the Mayor,
yet the City has an interest not alone financial but from the viewpoint of health and safety as well as
public relations to solve these problems effectively and as soon as Possible.
The superintendent of sanitation should have among other things these qualifications:
1. Be a mature resident of t}e City between the ages'of 35 and 50.
2. Have some formal education above the high school diploma.
3 Have some knowledge of, and experience in, time and motion studies and their application.
4.. Have a record of satisfactory experience in administration and personnel supervision.
The duties assigned to this office would include:
1. Studies dealing with routes, rates and collection techniques to insure proper sanitation pick-
up and disposal.
2. Supervision and direction of all sanitation operations.
3. Keeping the Council fully infocmed of changes in ordinances that need to be made to make this
service continously effective.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Thomas and passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Alderman Thomas moved to adjourn.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Short and passed unanimously, whereup he Mayor declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
MAYOR CU . E. BROWN
ATTEST:
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CITY CLEF CES E J. DAVIS
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