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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101
MORGAN CIRCLE, FEBRUARY 22, 1971
7:30 P.M.
The meeting of the City Council of the
City of North Richland Hills was called
to order by Mayor Marion L. Massey at
7:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor:
City Councilmen:
CALL TO
ORDER
RO LL CALL
STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager:
City Secretary:
City Attorney:
Chief of Police:
City Engineer:
ABSENT:
City Councilman:
City Councilman:
Marion L. Massey
M.E. Riddle
Dick Faram
W.F. Polster
Tom E. Newman
J .Ii'. Cato
Jack D. Russell
Evalyn R. Huston
Dennis M. Morrow
J.R. Price
Dick Perkins
J.R. Hubbard
Charles L. Owen
INVOCATION
The invocation at this +egular City Council
meeting was given by Councilman W.F. Polster.
AFPROV AL Oli'
THE MINUTES
OF THE
PREVIOUS MEETING
Regular City Council Meeting - February
8, 1971
Councilman Polster moved, seconded by
Councilman Riddle, that the City Council
approve the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting of February 8, 1971 as
presented. The motion carried by a vote of
5-0.
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DEVELOPlVIEl':¡T OF
FEDERAL AND
STATE
PROGRAM GRANTS
This item is placed on the agenda and the
City Manager, Jack D. Russell, recommends
and is asking for approval of the City
Council to employ the firm of Christian,
Miller, and Honts, Inc.,
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for development of federal and state
program grants and previously outlined
to the City Council in detail.
Councilman Polster moved, seconded by
Councilman Faram, that the City Council
authorize the employment of Christian,
Miller and Honts, Inc., as presented at
$650.00 per month for a period of 90 days.
The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
ACTION ON
HOUSE BILL 87
This item is placed on the agenda by the
City Manager needing direction from the
City Council for authorization to prepare
resolution supporting or opposing House
Bill 87, establishing a State Utilities
Commission.
Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Council-
man Cato, that the City Council officially
oppose the passage of House Bill 87 and so
direet proper resolution to be prepared
indicating this action. The motion carried
by a vote of 5-0.
ESTES
SERVICE
COMP ANY
This item is placed on the agenda by the
City Manager upon receipt of request from
Estes Service Company for rate increase for
service or elimination of the tub-out
service. The Sanitation Committee has met
and reviewed this matter thoroughly, being
comprised of Councilman J.F. Cato and
Councilman Tom E. Newman. A report of
recommendations was presented to the City
Council by Councilman Cato as follows:
"a.. The City Council authorize a change
to curb-side service at the existing
$2.50 monthly rate.
b. Section 11 of the Estes Franchise
Ordinance 211 be amended to provide
for curb-side pickup.
c. Section 2 of the North Richland Hills
garbage disposal Ordinance #24 be
amended to provide a front building
line storage provision and a curb-side
pickup option.
d. The City Manager be instructed to see
to it that the provisions of Ordinance
#211 be adhered to in the future,
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most specifically section 2 and 9
covering spilling of trash and cleanup.
e. The City Manager be instructed to
furnish a feasibility study to the
Council, prior to the July study
sessions on the 1971-72 budget,
concerning a City operated, refuse
collection service."
Councilman Cato moved, seconded by
Councilman Newman, that the City Council
follow the recommendations of the Sanitation
Committee as outlined above, and approve
their adoption.
The following residents of the City appeared
before the City Council to discuss refuse
collection at their residence:
Mrs. Edward L. McCoy
Mr. Jim Childress
Mr. Paul E. Field
Mr. William C. Moore
Councilman Polster moved, seconded by
Councilman Riddle, that the original motion
be amended to read that the recommendations
would be followed for a period of 90 days,
with committee and City Council review at
the end of that period. The vote on the
amended motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Council-
man Polster, that this item be tabled in
order to allow other City Council members
to select a group of residential streets
within the City and conduct another straw
vote to determine the feeling of the citizens
on this matter and the City Council will
consider this matter again at its regular
City Council meeting of March 22, 1971.
The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
North Richland Junior High School 9th Grade
Basketball Team
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Marion L. Massey, on behalf of the
City Council and the residents of North
Richland Hills presented the following
proclamation to Coach Dale Hensarling for
North Richland Junior High School and the
9th Grade Basketball team, with the team
members present and recognized by Mayor
Massey:
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"WHEREAS, the North Richland Junior High
Falcons are now ninth grade district
champions, having compiled the impressive
record of sixteen wins to one loss;
WHEREAS, this team is coached by Dale
Hensarling and is composed of fifteen very
fine young men,
Paul Miller
Mark Smith
John Paclik
Mike Cooke
Robert Binion
Mark Murray
Rob Daniel
Robert Taylor
Don Reed
Kenneth Hampton
Glenn Pennington
Roger Guinn
Mike Smith
MANAGERS:
Steve Spradlin
Pat McGuire
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WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of
North Richland Hills to recognize this
outstanding basketball team of North Richland
Junior High and to pay tribute to Coach
Hensarling and the team members:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, 1UffiION L. ~~SSEY,
MAYOR of the City of North Richland Hills
do hereby proclaim this the 22nd day of
February, 1971, a most fitting day for
this occasion in the City of North Richland
Hills, as "Falcon Day" and call upon the
citizens of North Richland Hills, Texas,
to give appropriate recognition of this day.
In witness where I have hereunto set my
hand and this seal of the City of North
Richland Hills to be affixed this 22nd day
of February, 1971."
/s/ Marion L. Massey
CITIZEN
PRESENTATION
Mrs. Edward L. McCoy
4917 Nevada Trail
Fort Worth, Texas 76118
281-6645
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1~s. McCoy appeared before the City Council
asking for future development within the
City of North Richland Hills be amended by
Ordinance to include the requirement of
construction of sidewalks at the time of
development, that all utility poles and
lines be placed to the side of property,
and the purchaser of residential property be
furnished a photograph of their foundation
showing layout of all water and sewer pipes,
gas or other pipes it contains within the
cement.
RESOLUTION 71-6
Resolution 71-6 was presented to the City
Council by Mayor Marion L. Massey, which is
a Resolution as follows:
"A Resolution by tLe City Council of North
Richland Hills, Texas, authorizing the
employees of North Richland Hills, Texas,
to form a credit union either independently
or jointly with any other City or Cities
in Northeast Tarrant County."
Councilman Faram moved, seconded by, Council-
man Polster, tüat the City Council approve
and adopt Resolution 71-6 as presented.
The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
LEASE
AGREEMENT
Lot 10 - Block 10 - Hillview Addition
The City Manager, Jack D. Russell,
presented lease agreement to the City
Council for consideration, being a lease
agreement on Lot 10 Block 10, Hillview
Addition between the City of North Richland
Hills and the Richland Youth Association,
wherein the lessee agrees to lease said
property for the express purpose of con-
structing or moving thereon a storage build-
ing in order to maintain its athlethic
equipment and any other related uses, for
a period of six months for a cost of $1.00.
Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Council-
man Polster, that the City Council authorize
tJ~e approval and execution of the Lease
Agreement as prepared and presented. The
motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
CIP
INVOICE
Texas Bithulithic Company
Contract 3-309
Partial Payment
Estimate No.2
Water System Replacement and Street
Reconstruction $12,730.35
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Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by
Councilman Cato, that the City Council
approve and authorize payment of Estimate
No.2, Contract 3-309, Texas Bithulithic
Company, in the amount of $12,730.35, as
recommended by Knowlton-Ratliff-English-
Collins. The motion carried by a vote of
5-0.
ORDINANCE
NO. 346
PUBLIC HEARING
Approving and adopting Estimate of the
cost of improvements on Rogan Drive.
Mayor Marion 1. Massey declared the City
Council meeting to be in Public Hearing on
Ordinance No. 346, which is an Ordinance as
follows:
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"AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATES
OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOL~TS
TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION
OF ROGAN DRIVE FROM BOOTH-CALLOWAY ROAD TO
ASHMORE DRIVE AND PORTIONS OF SUNDRY OTHER
STREETS, AVENUES AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS;
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE
OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY AND TO ALL
OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES; DIRECTING THE
CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE OF SUCH HEAR-
ING; AND DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO
D~GROSS AND ENROLL THIS ORDINANCE BY COPYING
THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE M¡NUTE BOOK OF
THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL
AND BY FILING THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN THE
APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THIS CITY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Mayor Massey invited those present to speak
for the adoption of this ordinance to come
forward. None present appeared before the
City Council.
Mayor Massey invited those present to speak
against the adoption of this ordinance to
come forward. None present appeared before
the City Council.
Mayor Massey declared the Public Hearing
closed.
Counilman Riddle moved, seconded by Council-
man Faram, that the City Council approve
and adopt Ordinance No. 346 as presented.
The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
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ORDINANCE NO.
347
PUBLIC HEARING
Approving and adopting estimates of cost of
improvements on Harwood Road
Mayor Marion L. Massey declared the City
Council meeting to be in Public Hearing
on Ordinance No. 347, which is an ordinance
as follows:
"AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING
ESTIMATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND
OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR I1œROVE1mNTS
ON A PORTION OF HARWOOD ROAD FROM DAVIS
BOULEVARD (F.M. HWY. 1938 ) TO GRAPEVINE
HIGHWAY ( FORMERYLY STATE 121 NOW SPUR 452)
AND PORTION OF SUNDRY OTHER STREETS, AVENUES
AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS; FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING
PROPERTY AND TO ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES;
DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE
OF SUCH HEARING; AND DIRECTING THE CITY
SECRETARY TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THIS
ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF THE
SAME IN THE MINUTE BOOK OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL AND BY
FILING THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN THE
APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THIS CITY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Mayor Massey invited those present to speak
for the adoption of this ordinance to come
forward. None present appeared before the
City Council.
Mayor Massey invited those present to speak
aganist the adop~ion of this ordinance to
come forward. None present appeared before
the City Council.
Mayor Massey declared the Public Hearing
closed.
Councilman Polster moved, seconded by
Councilman Faram, that the City Council
approve and adopt Ordinance No. 347 as
presented.
Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by
Councilman Faram, that the City Council
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table this item. The motion carried by
a vote of 4-1. Councilman Polster voting
no.
EXPLORER
PIPELINE CO.
This application was presented to the
City Council by Mr. Art Kelhofer and
Mr. Jarrett, representatives of the
Explorer Pipeline Company, being an
application for permission and authority to
locate, construct, operate, maintain and
fi~ally remove petroleum products pipelines
under and across roads and highways in the
City of North Richland Hills, the County of
Tarrant and the State of Texas.
A COpy OF THE REVISED CONTRACT AS APPROVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL IS ATTACHED TO THESE
ORIGINAL MINUTES FOR PERMANENT RECORD.
Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Council-
man POlster, that the City Council approve
the agreement with Explorer Pipeline Company
as amended to meet City requirements.
The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
BOUNDARY
BETWEEN
HURST-NRH
City Manager, Jack D. Russell, presented
this item to the City Council for consider-
ation and approval. The map attached to
these original minutes shows location of
proposed City limit lines after the change.
This would assign all of the problems created
by the development of Northeast Mall to the
City of Hurst, and they are now deriving all
tax benefits from the Mall. The signalization,
maintenance, reconstruction and traffic
problems associated with eleven intersections
and nine loop interchanges now in North
Richland Hills woulJ be assigned to Hurst.
In return North Richland Hills would
relinquish claim to approximately eight acres
of land southwest of the Mall. Councilman
Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Polster,
that the City Manager be instructed to proceed
with this boundary change as outlined above,
to work out all related details with the
City of Hurst and return to the City Council
with ordinance for final approval. The motion
carried by a vote of 5-0.
CITIZEN
PRESENTATION
Mr. Jim Childress
6732 Corona Drive
281-6732
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Mr. Childress appeared before the City
Council to inform them of the excess speeding
of motor vehicles on Corona Drive between
Rufe Snow Drive and Redondo.
Mr. Childress asked that this matter be
investlgated and residents of this street
be given some relief on this matter. The
City Council referred this matter to the Chief
of Police for a full investigation and
report of study and recommendations to the
City Council.
ADDED ITEM
TO AGENDA
Councilman Polster asked for permission to
add item to the City Council agenda for
consideration of the location for the North
Richland Hills Library. Councilman Riddle
moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that
this item be added to the agenda. The motion
carried by a vote of 5-0.
The lease agreement presented by the City
Manager is basically as follows:
Between Richland Plaza Shopping Center, Inc.,
and the City of North Richland Hills, being
the interior of a retail store building
having dimensionsoòf approximately 45 feet
7 inches by 118 feet, 6 inches, having a
total of approximately 5401, being known as
6311 Richland Plaza Shopping Center, Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, for a term of
12 months, being April 1, 1971, no rental
charge for this twelve month period.
Special Provisions of the lease are as
follows:
1. Landlord may at any time terminate this
lease and tenant term hereunder by
notifying tenant of the date on which
such termination shall be effective,
provided that such date shall not be less
than sixty days (60) later than the date
on which such notice is given.
2. It is further agreed by and between all
parties, the lessee shall provide for all
alterations, improvements or installation
of shelves or trade fixtures including
heat and air conditioning to the demised
premises under the terms and conditions
as outlined under Article 8 at the lesseefs
sole cost and expense, and in the event
such repairs or remodeling constitutes a
contractor, the lessee agrees to furnish
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to the lessor contractor's waiver of
lien for work completed.
3. The lessee further agrees to provide
the lessor with a cerificate of liability
insurance and plate glass insurance as
provided for under Article 15, such
insurance to be provided at the sole cost
and expense of the lessee."
Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Council-
man Faram, that the City Council approve the
lease agreement for the North Richland Hills
Library as outlined above.
The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other items on the agenda
for consideration) Councilman Newman moved,
seconded by Councilman Polster, that the
City Council meeting be ajourned.
The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
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'ebruary 24, 1971
Mr. A. B. Kelhoter
Assistant Supervisor
EIPIDRIR PIPILDE CXJIPAN!'
633 Blanton Towrs
3300 w. Mock1ncbird Lane
DaU.s, Texas 75235
Dear Mr. Kelhotert
We are returning origtft8.1 Order to 10u as approved by the Oity Council
at the regular meeting Monday nilht, 'ebM1ar7 22, 1m, which bas been
properly prooessed by our Oity.
Sinoerely,
EvaJ.,n R. Huston
City Seoretary
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Enclosure
TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
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"IN'THEMÂTTER !bF THÈ: APPLICATTON OF . , ;,.~
EXPLORER PIPELINE COMPANY, A DELAWARE
CORPORATION, FÖRPERMIsStON AND AUTHORITY
TO LOCATE, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN
AND FINALLY REMOVE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PIPELINES UNDER AND ACROSS ROADS AND HIGH-
WAYS nt ~±HE CITY OF NbRTHRICHLAND HILLS,
COUNTY OF TARRANT, AND STATE OF TEXAS
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22nd day of
February
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heard the application of EXPLORER PIPELINE COMPANY, a Delaware Corporation, for
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permission and authority to use, cross and occupy the roads and highways in the'City
of NOrth Richland Hills, County of Tarrant, State of Texas, for the purpose of locating,
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constructing, operating, maintaining and finally removing a pipeline system for the
transportation of petroleum products, as a part of Applicant' sinters.tate. pipeLine
transportation system.
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And the City Council having fully considered the same, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED
AND DECREED by the City Council that the said EXPLORER PIPELINE Çqm'ANX,.iJ:$_~µccessors
and assigns, be and have, and are hereby granted ~he right,permission and authority
to locate, 'construct, operate, maitttain and finally remove therefrom a pipeline system
for use in the transportation of petroleum products, across, along, on, in, and under
the roads and highways, and the streets and alleys of the City of North Richl.:md Hills,
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and other public grounds of tqe City of Nqrth Richland Hills, Texas, over which the
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City Council "has control or jurisdiction, together with all suitable and necessary
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rights of ingress and egress.
It is further provided that in pursuance of the permission andau.tho~~ty herein
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granted, the operations of the Applicant on premises under the control or jurisdiction
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of the City CounciL, shall at all times be subject to such reasonable rules and reg-
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ulations as may be now or hereafter established by the City Council, and it is further
provided that where pipelines shall run along or across said roads, highways, streets
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or alleys, they shall be buried at a depth of at least thirty-six (36") inches below
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the bottom surface of borrow ditch or highway,] and Apþ·lic.antshall rèst'6re· said .'rÒ'ads,
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harmless the CitY-of. NorthRichla.~d ItiÚs ~ fdt any injÙries Qr
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pipeline.
The rights hE;!rè1n grë:¡;nt,ed shall continue to be in force
a pipeline be maint~iÍned by ~ and Shall :inure' to the ,benefit of EXPLORER PìPEtINE
COMPNAY, its successors arid assigns.. . 'l'he Clerk of. the Board is directed to' record
this Order on the Minutes of the Board.,.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
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COUNTY OF TARRANT
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Richland Hills, Texas, do heJ,;'eby certify that; the above· and .foregøihgisa ,true
and correct copy of the Franchise grante4 EXPLORER PIPELINE COMPANY under ~. Resolu-
tion of the City Council of .North Rièhland Hills, Tar:tantCounty. Texàs>,.o~ t;hè
22nd day of
FebruaI7
, 1971,' as appears of record
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WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL on this the, ·22nd
Feb~
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City' Se'cretary of the.çifY·bf .;..~'
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TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
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A P P L I CAT ION
OF EXPLORER PIPELINE COMPANY, A DELAWARE
CORPORATION, FOR PERMISSION AND AUTHORITY
TO LOCATE, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN
AND FINALLY REMOVE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PIPELINES UNDER AND ACROSS ROADS AND HIGH-
WAYS IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
THE COUNTY OF TARRANT AND THE STATE OF TEXAS
EXPLORER PIPELINE COMPANY, a Delaware Corporation, the Applicant
herein, respectfully makes application to your honorable body to grant unto
it the right, permission and authority to use, cross and occupy the roads and
highways in the City of North Richland Hills, County of Tarrant, State of Texas,
for the purpose of locating and constructing under and across the designated
roads and highways in said City, and thereafter operating, maintaining, and
finally removing therefrom,a common carrier pipeline system for use in the
interstate transportation of petroleum products, which said pipeline system
will be located, constructed, operated, and maintained in said City of
North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, as an integral part of Applicant's
said interstate pipeline transportation system.
Applicant represents to your honorable body that said pipeline system
is being constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with all regulations
as prescribed by the Department of Transportation. Applicant further represents
that it is qualified to do business in the State of Texas and with the Railroad
Commission of Texas.
Applicant further represents unto your honorable body that it will at
all times comply with the rules and regulations of the City Council with respect
to the construction of said pipeline system under and across said designated
roads and highways in said City; that if requested so to do_ ir ~;ll ~~1TQ ~~~
Applicant further represents that it will so construct the said
pipeline system that the construction of the same will interfere as little
as possible with public travel on said roads and highways, and that it will
be responsible for all damages arising from the locating, constructing,
using, operating, maintaining, and finally removing said pipeline system.
WHEREFORE, Applicant prays your honorable body to make and pass an
order herein, authorizing and permitting this said Applicant to locate,
construct, use, operate, maintain and finally remove a petroleum products
pipeline system under and across the roads and highways in the City of
North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, State of Texas.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 5th day of February, 1971.
EXPLORER PIPELINE COMPANY
A. B. Kelhofer
Assistant Supervisor