40 i i REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, March 23, 1933. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; absent, none. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Gillis moved the adoption of same as read. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, it is the purpose of the City of Austin to improve certain areas of the land purchased from the Board of Trustees of the Public Free Schools of the City of Austin lying south of the Colorado River and west of Barton Creek, and in planning such improvements it is found that a portion of the area proposed to be improved is included in the land heretofore leased by A. J. Zilker to John F. Butler, T. J. Butler and Walter H. Walne, said land having been purchased by the City, subject to said lease; and WHEREAS, said John F. Butler, T. J. Butler and Walter H. Walne have agreed to release a sufficient portion of their leased land to make way for said improvements, towit: 11.42 acres, in exchange for the Oity leasing to them 7.39 acres of land lying immediately west and adjoining their leased land, and have agreed to remove all improvements from said land so released, in consideration of the City granting them an easement as means of ingress to and egress from said land to be leased, and the construction by the City of a fence to enclose the new land leased by the City; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said John F. Butler, T. J. Butler and Walter H. Walne, carrying into effect the agreement above recited. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; naye, none. The City Manager submitted to the Council the following tabulation of bids received on one steam Turbine and Generator and one Surface Condenser for the Electric Light and Power Plant: i i i "Austin, Texas, March 23, 1933. The Honorable Mayor and Oity Council, City of Austin, Austin, Texas. Gentlemen: We submit herewith our tabulations of the bids submitted to the City of Austin and opened on March 14, 1933, for one (1) Steam Turbine & Generator and one (1) Surface Condenser. BIDDER The following bids on the Steam Turbine were received: Total Air 011 Credit Debit Oil1 Bid Price Cooler Cooler Oil Filter Piping Allie-Chalmers $119,870.00 Inc Ino Westinghouse 120,320.00 General Electric 120,800.00 price. $805.00 Ino None $250.00 None 250.00 Net Difference Bid Pr to Low Bid $119,065.00 $ 0 120,570.00 1,505.00 121,050.00 1,985.00 From the above you will note that the Allis-Chalmers bid is low in the original bid Our calculations from the water rates submitted by the various Bidders in their original proposals on their respective turbines, show that the Allis-Chalmers is likewise the most economical in operation. Thus the Allie-Chalmers bid is low both in first cost and operating performance. The following bids were received on the Surface Condenser: BIDDER Bid Price Credit Debit Liq.Lev. Motor Control Net Differenc to Low Bid WESTINGHOUSE $14,750.00 $100.00 $14,650.00 : FOSTER-WHEELER 16,695.00 $23.00 16,718.00 $2,068.00 INGSOLL-RAND 17,512.00 17,512.00 2,862.00 WORTHINGTON 18,888.00 130.00 18,758.00 4,108.00 CH WHEELER 18,980.00 18,980.00 , 4,330.00 22,000.00 22,000.00 7,350.00 ALLIS-CHALMERS From the above tabulation you will note that the Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co. is low in the original bid price. From our tabulation of the calculated operating costs these further show that the Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Company is low. The above results are submitted to you for your consideration and action. Yours very truly, (Sgd) Walter E. Seaholm Electrical Superintendent. R. H. Knipping Plant Superintendent. Councilman Mueller moved that in view of the above recommendations of the Electrical and Plant Superintendents, the net bid of Allis-Chalmers on the Steam Turbine and Generator, in the amount of $119,065.00, and the net bid of Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company on the Surface Condenser, in the amount of $14,650.00, be accepted as the lowest and best bids, respectively, and that the City Manager be directed to enter into contract with the said Allis-Chalmers and the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company accordingly. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steok, 5; nays, none. An excerpt from the Minutes of the Park Board of March 21, 1933, recommending that owing to the limited funds available in the Parks and Playgrounds Bond Fund the sum of $1550.00 be appropriated out of said fund for the improvement of the playground at Perdenales and Canterbury Streets and the remaining cost of said project, amounting to $950.00, be paid for out of other funds and supplemented with R. F. 0. labor if available, was read. The City Manager recommended that the entire cost of the above project, amounting to $2500.00, as shown by the estimate prepared by Jas. A. Garrison, Superintendent of Recreation, be paid for out of the Parks and Playgrounds Bond Fund, stating that R. F. C. labor could not be procured for same. Councilman Mueller then introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, an estimate has been presented to the City Council showing the cost of constructing a playground in the Sewer Treatment Plant grounds at Perdenales and Canterbury Streets; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and approved this estimate; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $2500.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks and Playgrounds Bond Fund for the construction of a playground in the Sewer Treatment 41 42 Plant grounds at Perdenales and Canterbury Streets. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Park Board of the City of Austin passed a resolution requesting the City Council to appropriate the sum of Three Thousand ($3000.00) Dollars out of the Parks and Playgrounds Bond Fund for the purpose of continued road development in Shoal Oreek Park between 12th and 24th Streets; and WHEREAS, the recommendation of the Park Board has been reviewed and approved by the Oity Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of Three Thousand ($3000.00) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks and Playgrounds Bond Fund for the purpose of said shoal Creek road development. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes Councilmen Alford Gi11is, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Park Board of the City of Austin passed a resolution recommending the expenditure of $2500.00, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the purpose of construoting a swimming pool in the Mexican Park, said resolution having been passed on the 27th day of January, 1933, and being recorded in Park Board Minute Book on page 155; and WHEREAS, the recommendation of the Park Board has been reviewed and approved by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $2500.00 is hereby appropriated out of the Parks and Playgrounds Bond Fund for the purpose of constructing a swimming pool in the Mexican Park. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Park Board of the City of Austin passed a resolution to execute the construction of several temporary dams across Blunn Oreek, said resolution having been passed on February 15, 1933, and being recorded in Park Board Minute Book on page 156; and WHEREAS, the recommendation of the Park Board has been reviewed and approved by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $321.25 is hereby appropriated out of the Parks and Playgrounds Bond Fund for the purpose of constructing the first of these dams. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, 011118, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; naye, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, J. J. Wattinger is the Contractor for the construction of the building located on that portion of the University of Texas property located approximately one block north of East 19th Street and adjoining Red River Street on the west, and desires a portion of the street and sidewalk space abutting Lots 6, 7, 8, and 9, Block 10, Christian and Fellman Addition, Division "0" of the City of Austin, during the construction of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore, ! 43 i BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said J. J. Wattinger, the boundary of which is described as follows: STREET AND SIDEWALK WORKING SPACE Beginning at the southeast corner of said Lot 9; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles with the centerline of Red River Street to a point & feet east of the west curb of Red River Street; thence in a northerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Red River Street a distance of 252 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles with the centerline of Red River Street to the west line of Red River Street; thence in a southerly direction following the west line of Red River Street to the point of the beginning. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to said J. J. Wattinger, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terme and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall erect and maintain continuously in good condition during the use of said space hereby allotted along and inside the east boundary of said working space a substantial walkway at least 4 feet high substantially braced and anchored in such a manner that the guard rail will not get out of line with wear and the sidewalk side of such guard rails shall be free from projecting nails, splinters and any other jagged or loose object. Not more than 30 1in. ft. of such walkway may be constructed in removable sections which may be removed for ingress and egress of trucks and materials during concreting and other operations where such vehicular service is required but such walkway sections shall be replaced as soon as the opening is not needed for the passage of trucks. (2) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or public utilities in the construction of such walkway. (3) That no vehicles loading or unloading material at such working space shall park on any part of the street or sidewalk outside of the allotted working space. (4) That provision shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm waterS. (5) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of the walkway and in at least two places between the ends of the walkway attached to the outer rail of the same red lights during all periods of darkness. (6) That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space. (7) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or otrest has ceased, such time to be determined by the Oity Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, matoriales, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than September 1, 1933. (8) That the Contractor shall restore all public and private property injured during the use of such space to as good condition as the same existed before the use of such space began. (9) That the City reserves the right to revoke at ary time any and all the privileges herein granted or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safe-guards if the conditione demand it. (10) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the Aum of Five Thousand ($5000.00) Dollars, which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims for damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise of the privileges granted the 7,714 44 : Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalka, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguarde during the occupancy of the space. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The City Manager submitted to the Council report of an audit made by T. B. Trotter Company, Auditors-Accountants, showing the Bond Fund Operations of the City for the period from March 15, 1928, to December 31, 1932. Mayor McFadden moved that the report be receiv ed and filed in the records of the City. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. A motion was made by Councilman Alford that all penalties on city taxes for the year 1932 be waived; that beginning January 1, 1934, all city taxes may be paid quarterly, interest to accrue on payments after April 1st; and that all penalties on city taxes for the year 1933 be waived. The motion failed of a second, the other members of the Council stating that they wished to give the matter further study. J. E. Haire, owner of the Congress Taxi Station, appeared before the Council and asked that the provision of the Taxicab Ordinance requiring that applications for licenses remain on file five days prior to being acted upon be waived, and that he be allowed to put on two, or more, additional taxicabs to meet an extreme emergency arising at his place of business. Councilman Mueller moved that, in view of the facts presented, the request of the said J. E. Haire be granted and that he be allowed to put on the required number of taxicabs, subject to approval by the City Manager. Motion wan seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The City Manager submitted to the Council his Annual Report for the year 1932. Mayor MoFadden moved that the report be received and filed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. There being no further business, Councilman Mueller moved to recess subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayee, Councilmen Alford, Gillie, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Council then recessed. Attent: City Clerk Q.MM Faanen Mayor. APPROVED: