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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-06-06 - Regular City Council— — Stephenville, Texas June 6, 1961. The City Council met in regular meeting on this date with Mayor Evans presiding and the following councilmen present: Virgil Dickerson, I. D. Reynolds, Wm. 0. Croft, Burl Lawrence, Albert Graves, Raymond Anderson, Scott D. Reed and W. H. Stem. Others present were Water Supt. Gann, St. Supt. Collins, Chief Cornell and City Atty.Chandler. Minutes of previous meetings were readsand approved. Mr. Adlam, State Manager of Southwest Natural Gas Company, appeared before the Council to present a petition and a proposed ordinance requesting an increase in gas rates. This company is asking for an increase due to the increased cost of natural gas in the field. After discussion, a committee compos ed of councilmen Croft, Reynolds and Anderson were appointed to study this proposed rate increase and report back to the council. A group of Jaycees with Marion Porter as spokesman appeared before the Council asking that the City reserve a part of the old City Dump Grounds for the use of another City Park. This group asked the City to run water and grade up streets in the proposed park area. This organization plans to place playground equipment and develop this area if the City will agree to help in the project. This matter was referred to the Park Committee to work with this group and report back to the Council. Messrs. Clendenin and LeMond appeared before the Council asking that considera- tion be given to opening a street east of North Graham St., to relieve some of the traffic on North Graham. The Council discussed this but no action was taken. Mr. & Mrs. Emmet Jones and Mr. Capps, representing Republic National Life Ins - urance Company, came before the Council stating that due to rise in cost of hospital rooms they feel the City Employees need a policy w hick paysa greater room rent.4 The group also explained the additional premiums for the better policy. This was referred to the Finance Committee and report back to the Council. Councilman Reed reported the Water Committee would like to get started on build- ing a warehouse at the City lot on N. Paddock St. The Committee would like to con- struct a 35 x 90 feet building. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Croft, for Mb. Gann to go ahead with the proposed building. Motion carried.. Councilman Reed also reported Mr. M. C. Nichols Sr. is going to quit the first of July and would like to recommend we hire M. B. Stanford to take over the work of Mr. Nichols in addition to his present job. It was also reported by Councilman Reed there is a problem b£'flood water at the Herman Ferguson residence on W. Tarleton. After discussion, the Council agreed to do some work in that area to help this problem. Councilman Graves reported his committee had looked at the old house located at the Sewer Plant and the possibility of fixing it up for Fred Green. It will cost quite a lot and the committee decided to try and get this in the next budget. Councilman Graves reported that Mr. Day has asked for a few days vacation. It was agreed for the Sanitary Committee to handle this. Counciman Graves also reported that Bryan Hale wants to buy Lots 7 & 8, in block 14, Clifton Heights Addition. No action taken, will wait until all the Council can look at this property. 0 n+ W. M �° 1 <eWN 3 . l 0 College � V; e v✓ a (�5 1 b e 0 5 --14o- C; { p 0 C; ry zoo ✓- 5 H!R 1-f Y ST SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES TINDER THE PP05TISIOKS OF SECTION 8 OF ARTICLE 827a, VE01010S TEXAS PENAL CODE, UPON THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEER]BG AND TRAFFIC INV"eSTIGATION UPON CERTAIN STRg•,TS AND HIGHtdAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE , AS SET OUT IN THE ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, Section 8 of Article 827a, Vernon's Penal Code of the State of Texas, provides that whenever the governing body of the City shall determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investi gation that any prima facie speed therein set forth is greater or less than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist at any intersection or other place or upon any part of a street or highway, with the City taking into ccnsideration the width and condition of the pavement and other circumstances on such portion of said street or high way, as well as the usual traffic thereon, said govern body may deter- mine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit thereat or thereon by the passage of an ordinance, which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected at such intersection or other place or part of the street or highway, now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Stephenville , Texas: Section 1. Upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Section 8 of Article 827a, Vernon's Texas Penal Code, the following prima facie speed limits hereafter indicated for vehicles are hereby determined and declared to be reasonable and safe; and such speed limits are hereby fixed at the rate of speed indicated for vihicles traveling upon the named streets and highways, or parts thereof, described as follow: U. S. Highway 377 1. From Station 1008 + 63.32 (Intersection of State Highway 108, U. S. Highway 67 and U. S. Highway 377) East 0.215 Mile to Station 1020 + 00, 30 Miles Per Hour. 2. From Station 1020 + 00 (0.215 Mile East of Intersection cf State Highway 108, U. S. Highway 67 and U. S. Highway 377) East 0.564 Mile to Station 1049 + 80, 40 Miles Per Hour. -2- 3. From Station U*9 + 60 (4.879 Mile East of Intsreeation of State Highway IWa Q. S ai&w 67 and U. S. Highway 377) East 0*10 Me to Station 1455 a 942 (East City L*4ite of Step ,a on U0 so Hid 377)iF 45 miles Per Hour* Section 2. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not more than two hundred ($200) dollars. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2nd DAY OF May , 1961 ATTEST: APPROVED: Lia/ e Secretary Ma or SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PiE11A FACIE SPEED LL4IT5 ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES TINDER THE PR05TISIOI.'S OF SECTION 8 OF ARTICLE 827a, VEPNONIS TEXAS PERAL CODE, UPON THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEEcING AND TRAFFIC IViV"rSTIGATION UPON CERTAIN STM"M AND HIGRKAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMS OF THE CITY OF SRi , AS SET OUT IN THE ORDINANCE, A11TD PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FIFE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, Section 8 of Article 827a, Vernon's Penal Code of the State of Texas, provides that whenever the governing body of the City shall determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investi- gation that any prima facie speed therein set forth is greater or less than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist at any intersection or other place or upon any part of a street or highway, with the City taking into ecnsideration the width and condition of the pavement and other circumstances on such portion of said street or high- way., as well as the usual traffic thereon, said govern body may deter- mine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit thereat or thereon by the passage of an ordinance, which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected at such intersection or other place or part of the street or highway, now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City ofiyS i , Texas: Section 1. Upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Section 8 of Article 827a, Vernon1s Texas Penal Code, the following prima facie speed limits hereafter indicated for vehicles are hereby determined and declared to be reasonable and safe; and such speed limits are hereby fixed at the rate of speed indicated for vihicles traveling upon the named streets and highways, or parts thereof, described as follow: -2— i Section 2. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sine not more than two hundred ($200) dollars. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2nd DAY OF May , 196 1 . ATTEST: APPROVED: ity ecretary Ma or SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRUJIA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES TEIDER THE PPOITISIOI'S OF SECTION 8 OF ARTICLE 827a, VERNON IS TE;US PENAL CODE, UPON THE BASIS OF Aid ENGINEE -ING AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION UPON CERTAIN STRE.•-.TS AND HIGHIdAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, YJITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF HER== , AS SET OUT IN THE ORDINANCE; IIND PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, Section 8 of Article 827a, Vernon's Penal Code of the State of Texas, provides that whenever the governing body of the City shall determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investi- gation that any prima facie speed therein set forth is greater or less than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist at any intersection or other place or upon any part of a street or highway, with the City taking into ccnsideration the width and condition of the pavement and other circumstances on such portion of said street or high- way, as well as the usual traffic thereon, said govern body may deter- mine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit thereat or thereon by the passage of an ordinance, which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected at such intersection or other place or part of the street or highway, now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of gt Wh U=s , Texas: Section 1. Upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Section 8 of Article 827a, Vernonts Texas Penal Code, the following prima facie speed limits hereafter indicated for vehicles are hereby determined and declared to be reasonable and safe; and such speed limits are hereby fixed at the rate of speed indicated for vehicles traveling upon the named streets and highways, or parts thereof, described as follow: K F� At 10 Froat station { # 00 (Intmection of zi and State Highway 0 ,i North ; . 30 Miles Per Hour* -2— Section 2. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not more than two hundred ($200) dollars. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2nd DAY OF May ,,196 1: ATTEST: ity Secretary APPROVED: May SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRMA FACIE SPEED LLiITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES ITIMER THE PROVISIOUS OF SECTION 8 OF ARTICLE 827a, VERNON 1S TEXAS PENAL CODE, UPON THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEM'IIIG AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION UPON CERTAIN :STRE;:.TS AND HIGIMAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LL,11TS OF THE CITY OF STMMIUE , AS SET OUT IN THE ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, Section 8 of Article 827a, Vernonts Penal Code of the State of Texas, provides that whenever the governing body of the City shall determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investi- gation that any prima facie speed therein set forth is greater or less than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist at any intersection or other place or upon any part of a street or highway, with the City taking into consideration the width and condition of the pavement and other circumstances on such portion of said street or high- way, as well as the usual traffic thereon, said govern body may deter- mine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit thereat or thereon by the passage of an ordinance, which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected at such intersection or other place or part of the street or highway, now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of GRTMO , Texas: Section 1. Upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Section 8 of Article 827a, Vernon's Texas Penal Code, the following prima facie speed limits hereafter indicated for vehicles are hereby determined and declared to be reasonable and safe; and such speed limits are hereby fixed at the rate of speed indicated for vihicles traveling upon the named streets and highways, or parts thereof., described as follow: U.3. M (North lo From _ .a. ;� v i� South 1,94 Miles to Station 9E (South City LUdta of 3 . an VoS, mgb1my 50 Hour* -2W Section 2, Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not more than two hundred ($200) dollars. PASSED APED APPROVED THIS 2� AAY OF May ATTEST: APPROVED; G�!ZlirwJ creiary Me or SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRT fA FACIE SPEED LL,:I'TS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIOUS OF SECTION 8 OF ARTICLE 827a, VEMONIS TEXAS P:WIM CODE, UPON THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEE °ITdG AND TRAFFIC' INVESTIGATION UPON CERTAIN STREE-TS AND HIGMTAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITH114 THE CORPORATE LMUTS OF THE CITY OF VMMV= , AS SET OUT IN THE ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, Section 8 of Article 827a, Vernon's Penal Code of the State of Texas, provides that whenever the governing body of the City shall determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investi- gation that any prima facie speed therein set forth is greater or less than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist at any intersection or other place or upon any part of a street or highway, with the City taking into ccnsideration the width and condition of the pavement and other circumstances on such portion of said street or high- way, as well as the usual traffic thereon, said govern body may deter - mine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit thereat or thereon by the passage of an ordinance, which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected at such intersection or other place or part of the street or highway., now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Co cil of the City of I , Texas: Section 1. Upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Section 8 of Article 827a, Vernon's Texas Penal Code, the following prima facie speed limits hereafter indicated.for vehicles are hereby determined and declared to be reasonable and safe; and such speed limits are hereby fixed at the rate of speed indicated for vihicles traveling upon the named streets and highways, or parts thereof, described as follow: S* advow b 111 111 11go . s � k; -2— Section 2. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sun not more than two hundred ($200) dollars. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2nd DAY OF May 196 1 . ATTEST: APPROVED: Zity ecretary or SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LTilrs ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIOKS OF SECTION 8 OF ARTICLE 827a, VERNONTS TEXAS PENAL CODE, UP014 TIM BASIS OF AN ENGINEE'ING AND TRAFFIC MVESTIGATION UPON CERTAIN STRE,TS AND HIGRWAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LTMTrS OF THE CITY OF 8TWF=V= _, AS SET OUT IN THE ORD MANCE; AND PROVIDLUG A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, Section 8 of Article 827a, Vernon's Penal Code of the State of Texas, provides that whenever the governing body of the City shall determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investi- gation that any prima facie speed therein set forth is greater or less than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist at any intersection or other place or upon any part of a street or highway, with the City taking into ccnsideration the width and condition of the pavement and other circumstances on such portion of said street or high- way, as well as the usual traffic thereon, said govern body may deter- mine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit thereat or thereon by the passage of an ordinance, which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected at such intersection ors -other place or part of the street or highway, now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of , Texas: Section 1. Upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Section 8 of Article 827a, Vernon's Texas Penal Code, the following prima facie speed limits hereafter indicated for vehicles are hereby determined and declared to be reasonable and safe; and such speed limits are hereby fixed at the rate of speed indicated for vihicles traveling upon the named streets and highways, or parts thereof, described as follow: U*S* II W W 0^37? 6 `{ 02d SULU MLAMW 108? that j*o Has t a 3� 30 MUs Per fi -2— 2 station 935 + 00 (1 #0 Mile West of the Intersection or U*$,* F ighways 67s 377 and State Hirhvmy 108Abst 0*66 Mae to Station 920 + 00o 40 Miles Per Hour . 3w From Station 920 + 00 (1 *662 Miles West of the Inters tion of u*s* Highways 67, 377 and State Hivhway 108) West 0 *346 Mile to station 901 + 65 *04 (Vest City Limits of Stephenville on V*SR Tlit*ay 67 -377) 50 Miles Per Hour Section 2. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not more than two hundred ($200) dollars. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2nd DAY OF May , 196 1 . ATTEST: L,Qtz �(/ C; Secretary APPROVED: 7 4/m, Ma or Councilman Dickerson reported the Street Department roller has broken down. His committee has located a used roller which can be bought for $5500.00 and can pay $2500,00 down, the balance in October with no interest charged, or this party will lease the roller, It was also pointed out that the old roller could be patched up for appoximately X100 man Graves 0.00. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Council- to lease this roller and if it proves good to possibl y bu y it at a later date. Motion carried. Councilman Stem reported Mr. Pittman is dissatisfied with the Cent offered for damages to his property near the Airport. After discussion, the Council agreed to offer Mr. X531.00 settle - dettled. P;ttman an additional $269.00 in order to get the matter Councilman Lawrence reported there has been several complaints of the noise made by the Go -Carts at the City Park. It was agreed that the Go-Carts to operate provided they install and maintain mufflers on each equip- ment, and not operate any later than , would con- tinue Committee has made plans for additional °activities a Alsoereported,the Recrea- Councilman Lawrence also reported the persons who have been in the Recreation Hall have been slee and other facilities ping se the building, holding reunions years without the knowledgeoofothege. It seems this Pracctice1hastbeenigoindion for there will be no sleeping g the City Officials. It was going °n for p g at all in the Recreation Hall a agreed that, Immed�ll July there will be a chap of $25.00 per da and X15.00 per day for the y and effective the first of use of foyer for the large part of the building y portion of the Recreation Hall. Councilman Reynolds reported the need to do City which do not have numbers on them. It was local g about houses within the paper asking People to as suggested that an ad be r requires this b p place numbers on their houses, stating run in the e done, g a City 0 5 rdina nee The problem of m boys riding moor scooters came up for discussion. T been an unusual number of scooter accidents and some serious injuries. Persons have complained of noise and careless o here have Police Department is going to enforce all laws aeration of these scooterso The vehicle which will include Drivers License, applying to Y g operation of a motor Council Croft reported the Fire Department will need some new hose this coming year. He also asked when something would be done about the " n on one side of West Long Street. It was reported these signs be put up as soon as received. No order on order and will Council Anderson reported that Fred Stafford has been $20,000,00 for the property north of the City Hall. contacted and is asking Mayor Evans reported he had visited Austin in re this bill has died in a committee, but will be back lature. Bard to H.B,_73• At this time in the next session of the Legis- It was suggested that the City Secretary, al ©n Austin and checklwith the Texas League for the kind of retirement program, g, +-with some Councilmmn, go to possibility o£ the City adopting some It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded b ville, Texas, of 1 43 o the Revised Ordinanccesrnof Reynolds, to adopt in the City Stephenville, andutheesushe erection of awnings ande City of Stephen - articles overf Stephenville and upon any and pension of awnings, Posts on sidewalks Of the sidewalks in front of in the C' g signs, samples and other wits the places of ity Of Stephenville and regulates the use use of the sidewalks for business it of or shipped by merchants temporary occu1n the C' y sample part of sidewalks and makes provisions for carpenters of merchandise e and per - the Chief de it adjacent to buildings carpenters and buildersnt received Police, g and provides for removal of obstructionspbya clarin makes voilations of the regulations set out $ an emergency, Motion carried (said Ordinance being a part Of these minutes), an offense and din g attached to and becoming It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, Councilman seconded b Texas Power � L h , on behalf of by Councilman Graves, that J. the sum of 4g ht Company in which contract the City, to sign a contract with Motion carr$1281.000fr relocation of its the City agrees to utility lines on Project to said company these minutes), unanimously (said contract being attached on ject R. W. and becoming 9-5-10. It was g a part of folliIt w moved by Councilman Graves, seconded b ordinance be adopted: Y Councilman Dickerson, that the ORDINANCE An Ordinance Designatin The F' Time Of The City Council, g first Tuesday In Each Month As The Regular Meeting BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY CO + UNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVI LLE, TEXAS: ing time and date The first Tuesday o£ eh month is hereby designated as the regular monthly meet of Ci each Council, with the hour Of meeting to be fixed.by the Mayor, Said time of meeting for any month may be postponed for good cause in the discretion of the Mayor -upon notice to all members of the Council.. PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of June, 1961. i Mayor. - A"fT ST i y Secretary. Upon vote, same carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Dickerson, seconded by Councilman Lawrence, to ad- vertise for bids to furnish the City gasoline and dieselifuel for a period of one year. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Graves, seconded by Councilman Lawrence, to transfer funds as follows:, From Water Works Operating Fund to R & B.Fund $3000.00. From General Fund to Park Fund $600.00. Motion carried. There being no other business at this time, the Counc s od ad jo ned subject to the Mayorts call. Mayor. ity 'Secretary. 6 e� AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 243 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, OF 1958 WHICH REGULATES THE ERECTION OF AWNINGS AND POSTS ON SIDEWALKS IN THE CITY" OF STEPHENVILLE AND THE SUSPENSION OF AWNINGS, SIGNS, SADDLES AND OTHER ARTICLES OVER AND UPON ANY SIDEWALK IN THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE AND REGULATES THE USE OF THE SIDEWALKS IN FRONT OF PLACES OF BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE AND PERMITS THE USE OF THE SIDEWALKS FOR .TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY OF MERCHANDISE BEING RECEIVED OR SHIPPED BY MERCHANTS AND MAKES PROVISIONS FOR # CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS TO OCCUPY A PART OF SIDEWALKS ADJACENT TO BUILDINGS AND PROVIDES FOR REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE, MAKES VIOLATIONS OF THE REGULATIONS SET OUT AN OFFENSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNC°'IL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS: That Article 243 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Stephenville, Texas, of 1958 be amended and same is hereby amended to read as follows: Article 243. Any person who shall erect or cause to be erected any awning or post on any side walk in this city at a distance less than the width of the side walk, from the inside thereof, or shall suspend or put up any awning, sign, sample or other article less than eight feet above the side walk, or shall place, throw or deposit any article whatever upon any side walk so as to prevent free passage of the same, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding one hundred dollars; PROVIDED, that nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent merchants and dealers from placing packages of goods, wares or merchandise, which they may be receiving or shipping, on any side walk if the same do not occupy mdse than one -half thereof, or remain thereon more than 4 hours; nor to prevent car- penters or builders from occupying not exceeding one -half of the side walk adjacent to any improvement they may be engaged in erecting, nor from crossing or passing over such side walk with material for said improvement or building PROVIDED FURTHEE, That all scaffolding erected over or on said side walk shall be put up in a good substantial manner so as not to endanger the safety of others; PROVIDED FURTHER, That any obstruction such as is mentioned in this article, now existing, if not removed within 2 days after notice by the Chief of Police or policeman to remove the same—,-further continuation thereof will subject the offender, on con- viction thereof, to the penalty herein mentioned, and each day that such construc- tion may remain or continue after expiration of notice to remove same shall con - stitute a separate and distinct offense, and the same shall be removed by the City at expense of the party convicted and so notified to remove such obstruction. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall go into effect immedi- ately upon its passage and publication as provided by law and any rules or regu- lations to the contrary are hereby suspended. PASSED AND APPROVED this 6_ ATTEST: ity Secretary I do hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the above and fore- going or finance was duly published in the Stephenville Daily Empire in the issue of the day of June, 1961. Publisher, Stephenville Daily Empire SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before mp.tbis // day of June, 1961. Notary Public, Erath County, Texas