Back to Archives

Austin Infrastructure Boom & Zoning Battles

Thursday, June 30, 1938 regular
  • Austin secured significant federal Public Works Administration (PWA) grants and committed local funds for a massive array of infrastructure projects. These include a new incinerator, a city-wide fire alarm system, a water reservoir, a civic auditorium, a tuberculosis sanatorium, a low water dam, and storm sewers with bridges.
  • A major public hearing was scheduled to debate commercial zoning for a property near the University of Texas. The Board of Adjustment recommended against allowing "C-2" commercial (which permits alcohol sales) due to concerns about the surrounding residential character and proximity to a municipal golf course.
  • The city approved extensive utility upgrades, granting permission for Southwestern Bell to install new underground telephone conduits and Texas Public Service Company to lay numerous new gas mains across various city streets.
  • Two street names were officially changed: Pearl Street was renamed Dillman Street to avoid confusion with another street, and Baltimore Avenue became Hancock Drive in honor of local public service.

Full Transcript

68 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, June 30, 1938 The City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, convened in reguler session at the regular meeting place in the City Hall, on June 30, 138, at 10:30 A. M., with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen C. F. Alford, C. M. Bartholomew, Simon, Gillis, Mayor Tom Miller, and Councilman Oswald G. Wolf; absent, none. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. Mayor Miller introduced the following resolution, and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolf. On roll call, the motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. The resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO AID, BY WAY OF GRANT, IN FINANCING THE CON- STRUCTION OF A PROJECT THEREIN DES- ORIBED. WHEREAS, the United States of America has offered to aid the City of Austin, Техав, by way of grant, in financing the construction of a project fully described in said Offer; and WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Austin held Thursday, June 30, 1938, this Offer was presented and it is deemed desirable that the said Offer be accepted by the City at this time; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 1. That the Offer of the United States of America, reading as follows: FEDERAL ELMERCENCY ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC WORKS P. W. 81065-64 Washington, D. C. Dated June 27, 1938 Docket No. Tex-1852-F City of Austin Travis County, Texas 1. Subject to the Terms and Conditions (PWA Form No. 230, as amended to the date of this Offer) which are made a mart hereof, the United States of America hereby offers to aid in financing the construction of an incinerator plant (herein called the "Project"), by making a grant to City of Austin, Travis County, Texas (heroin called the "Applicant"), in the amount of 45 per cent of the cost of the Project upon completion, as determinded by the Federal Emergency Administrator of Public Worko, but not to exceed, in any event, the sum of $56,250. 2. By acceptance of this Offer the Applicant covenants to begin work on the Project as early as possible but in no event later than & weeks from the date of this Offer and to complete such Project with all practicable dispatch, and in any event within & months from the commencement of construction. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Federal Emergency Administrator of Public Works By (Sd) H. A. Gray Acsistant Administrator. be, and the same is hereby, in all respects accepted. 2. That said City of Austin agrees to abide by all the Terms and Conditions of cuid Offer, including the Terms and Conditions annexed thereto and made a part thereof. 3. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed forthwith to send to the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works three certified copies of the proceedings of the City Council in connection with the adoption of this Resolution, setting forth this Resolution in full, and such further documents or proofs in connection with the acceptance of said offer as may be requested by the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works. 4. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to exeoute all contract documents or other papers necessary with regard to this project, and to do any and all things required to comply with the regulations of the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, and that the said City Manager is designated as the Owner's representative to supervise and be responsible for the various engineers of the City of Austin who will design, plan and supervise the work contemplated under this docket, with full powers and authority to represent the City of Austin. Mayor Miller introduced the following resolution, and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolf. On roll call, the motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. The resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO AID, BY WAY OF GRANT, IN FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PROJECT THERE- IN DESCRIBED. WHEREAS, the United States of America has offered to aid the City of Austin, Texas, by way of grant, in financing the construction of a project fully described in said Offer; and WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Austin held Thursday, June 30, 1938, this offer was presented and it is deemed desirable that the said offer be accepted by the City at this time, now, therefore; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 1. That the offer of the United States of America, reading as follows: P. W. 80898-74 FEDERAL EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC WORKS Washington, D. C. Dated June 24, 1938 Docket No. Tex-1851-F City of Austin Travis County, Texas 1. Subject to the Terms and Conditions (PWA Form No. 230, as amended to the date of this Offer), which are made a part hereof, the United States of America hereby offers to aid in financing the construction of a fire alarm system (herein called the "Project"), by making a grant to City of Austin, Texas, (herein called the "Applicant"), in the amount of 45 per cent of the cost of the Project upon completion, as determined by the Federal Emergency Administrator of Public Works, but not to exceed, in any event, the вша of $33,750. 2. By acceptance of this Offer the Applicant covenants to begin work on the Project as early as possite but in no event later than 8 weeks from the date of this Offer and to complete such Project with all practicable dispatch, and in any event within 5 months from the commencement of construction. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Federal Emergency Administrator of Public Works By (Sgd) H. A. Gray Assistant Administrator 69 70 be, and the same is hereby, in all respects accepted. 2. That anid City of Austin agrees to abide by all the Terms and Conditions of said Offer, including the Terms and Conditions annexed thereto and made a part thereof. 3. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed forthwith to send to the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works three certified copies of the proceedings of the City Council in connection with the adoption of this Resolution, setting forth this Resolution in full, and such further documents or proofs in connection with the acceptance of said offer as may be requested by Federal Emergenoy Administration of Public Works. 4. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to execute all contract documents or other papers necessary with regard to this project, and to do any and all things required to comply with the regulations of the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, and that the said City Manager is designated as the Owner's representative to supervise and be responsible for the various engineers of the City of Austin who will design, plan and supervise the work contemplated under this docket, with full powers and authority to represent the City of Austin. H. F. Kuehne, Chairman, City Plan Commission, submitted a map designating as "C" Commercial District, to a depth of 150 feet, all property abutting the Fredericksburg Road from near the intersection of Hether Street to the city limits. Mayor Miller moved that, if there were no legal complicatione, the recommendation of the City Plan Commission be accepted and the map changed accordingly. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. A committee from the Travis County Medical Society, composed of Drs. Robinson, Gregg, Dildy, et al., submitted a written recommendation to the City Council asking that an executive board be created to assist in the administration of the City Hospital. After considerable discussion, the matter was taken under advisement. Counoilman Alford moved that the following persons be granted taxicab driver's permite, in accordance with the recommendation of Roy J. Smith, Captain of Police, Traffic Division: Jack Nabors, Harold Willard Taylor, but that the applications of Richard Lunday and Andrew Goff be rejected on account of bad traffic recorde. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, Counoilman Wolf; naye, none. Counoilman Alford offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, in Book 1, page 79, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, there appears a map or plat of a subdivision of land known as Tobin-Johnson Addition; and WHEREAS, upon said map or plat there are shown various streets, one of which being known and designated as Pearl Street; and WHEREAS, in another section of the City of Austin more fully developed than the area in the vicinity of Tobin-Johnson Addition there is a street known as Pearl Street; and WHEREAS, much confusion is caused among public recorda and among delivery services in general by having two streets of the same name; and WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable by the City Council of the City of Austin to take the proper action at this time to avoid further confusion among public records and among delivery services as a result of duplicate street names; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT that certain street known as Pearl Street, as shown upon the map or plat | i of Tobin-Johnson Addition within the city limits of the City of Austin, Trovin County, Texan, as referred to above, be known and designated hereafter as DILLMAN STREET. The resolution was noted us the following; vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; mays, nono. Councilman Gillis offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Council tentative mans or plans showing; the proposed construction of its underground conduits in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said mans or plans have been considered by the City Engineer; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company be and the same is hereby nermitted to construct its underground conduits in the following strects: (1) An underground telephone conduit in WEST 3RD. STREET from Bowie Strect westerly approximately one-half block, the centerline of which conduit shall be 1 foot south of und prallel to the north line of cald West 3rd, Street. THAT the work and construction of said underground conduit, including the excavation of the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said conduits have been constructed, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and in accordance with the ordinances and regulations of the City of Austin governing such construction. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. Councilman Alford offered the following resolution. WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its fas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Texas Public Service Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in WEST LIVE OAK STREET from Wilson Street westerly 25 feet, the centerline of which was main shall be 7-feet south of and parallel to the north line of said West Live Oak Street. Said pas moin described above shall have a covering of not less than 2-feet. (2) А кав min in BEANNA STREET across Eust 3Pnd Street intersection, the centerline of which was a in shall be 7- foot west of und rurallel to the east line of said Bearum Strout. Said Kau main described above shall have a coverine of not loss than - fout. (3) A as main in BEANNA STREET acrou.. khat Street interucetion, the conterline of which was main shall be 7- fuet west of and parallel to the cast iine of said Beanan Street. Soid as main descried above shall live init of not less than 2- fect. COVにドー (4) Aus nai.. in EAST 3-STREET aeros. Hampton Road intersection, the centerline of which ing main sha11 be 7-feet south of and murallel to the north fine of muid East 2-2 Street. Said Fas main described above smail have a coverin of not less than 2-fect. ft 71 72 (5) A Fuin in WEST OTH STREET westerly 70 feet from npoint 187 fout want of the east line of Kerooy Lame, the centerlin of which was main shall be 7- fuct south of and parallel to the north line of gold West 29th Street. 3ald rus main described above shall have a covering of notless than P- feet. (6) А каз main in SHARON LANE northory 33 fect from a point 296 feet north of the north line of Griswold Lane, the centerline of which fas main shall be 10 feet east of and narallel to the west line of said Shuron Lane. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of notless than 2-feet. (7) А дая main in AVENUE & as follows: Beginnin; at a point 18 feet west of and 104 feet south of the intersection of the east line of Avenue & and the south line of East 40th Street; thence in a southeasterly direction following a straight line to a point 7- foet west of the east line of said Avenue G. Said цав main described above shull have a covering of notless than P-feet. (8) A gas main in AVENUE H across Fast 40th Street intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7-2 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Avenue H. Said pas main described above shall have a covering of notless than 2- feet. (9) A gas main in HARRIS BOULEVARD across West 30th Street intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7- feet west of and parallel to the east line of suid Harris Boulevard. than 2-feet. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less The Texas Public Service Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground uti11ties, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Texus Public Service Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments they shall apply to the City Engineering Department not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Texas Public Service Company 13 further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is out in the vicinity of a fire plus, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manurer, and under all the nortinont terms and conditions of the certain franchises franted to said company by the City of Austin. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayon, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. Mayor Miller offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, there is a certain street within the city limits of the City of Austin known as Baltimore Avenue, a portion of which street is shown upon the map or olat of Rosedown of record in Book 3, page 221, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, the remaining portion of which street is a westerly continustion of the portion shown uoon sala Rosedown; and WHEREAS, Dr. Raloh E. Cloud has titioned the City Council of the City of Austin זי او to name the maid Haltimore Avonue "HANCOCK DRIVE", In memory of the unselfish public service performed by Hon. John Hancock in behalf of his city, his state and his country; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has considered said petition; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT that portion of Baltimore Avenue lying within the city limits of the City. of Austin, Travis County, Texas, as referred to above, be known and designated as HANCOCK DRIVE. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none.. The request of V. A. Cuneo and wife, Lula Cuneo, for the zoning of Lots 15 and 16, Block 5, Highlands Addition, City of Austin, so as to allow the construction of a commercial building on this property, was read and referred to the Board of Adjustment for a report. The following report was received from the Board of Adjustment: Hon. Mayor and City Council Austin, Texas Gentlemen: The Board of Adjustment, at a meeting on June 24, 1938, раssed the following resolution which is hereby submitted for your consideration: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin, pursuant to the terms of Section 30 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Austin has referred to the Board of Adjustment for its consideration a petition of M. H. Goldsmith, owner of property fronting approximately 207 feet on Dam Boulevard with a depth of approximately 237 feet, and being located approximately half-way between Deep Eddy and the Austin Dam, for the zoning of said property as "C-2" Commercial District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment at a meeting on June 24, 1938, carefully considered the zoning designation of this property, and has viewed the premises and carefully considered the conditions surrounding the property and the trend of development, and otherwise considered the question in the light of sound zoning principals; and WHEREAS, the zoning maps of the City of Austin show that this property is included in a large tract belonging to the University of Texas which was a gift to the said University of Texas by the late Col. Brackenridge with the exception of this particular tract which was acquired by Mr. M. H. Goldsmith prior to the said donation, and which property is not now zoned on the mans for any purpose, as well as all of the property belonging to the University of Texas; and WHEREAS, all of the surrounding roperty which formerly comprised the Brackenridge Tract carries a covenant that no beer, wine or liquors may be dispensed in any manner upon sald property; and WHEREAS, the petition of lir. Goldsmith is for the original zonin; of his property as a "C-2" Commercial District which would permit the sale of beer, wines und liquors; und WHEREAS, the restrictions and covenants applying; to the Brackenridge Trast as a whole do not apply to the property of Mr. Goldsmith on account of the prior acqutsition of the property before mid restrictions were placed upon the land; and " WHEREAS, the surrounding property belonging to the University of Texas is being used exclusively for residence purposes, the land being under tenure but all improvements being the property of the tenants upon which taxes are jaid, and the property on the opposite side of Dam Boulevard is now used as a municipal colf course under lease and operation by the City of Austin, the land also belonging to the University of Texas and bearing the same above mentioned restrictions; therefore Ball BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, that it is hereby recommended to the City Council that the tract belonging; to Mr. . H. Glocalthe cial District for the following reasons: (1) That owing to the residential character of the surrounding property and the proximity to the Municipal Golf Course and the existing restrictions arinst the sale of beer, wines and spirits on all of the surrounding property, it is not deemed advisable to zone this single piece of property as a "C-2" Commercial District as this would be definite snot zone out of harmony with the entire ne 1, hborhood. (2) That a "C-?" Commercial District would tend to create traffic huzurüs 73 74 and would be detrimental to the resinometer of the adjacent roperty (3) That on the other hand to establish a "C" Com...relui D1しかしt at tin point would be desirable inasmuch as a rot commercini center would be conveniencu to the rosidents of this territory as there is no other commercial property netween the Dem itself and the Harthan and West oth strects intersection, with the excention of one non-conformin; store at Deen Eddy Avenue, and that such a commercial center would not be contrary to the public interest and welfare nor adversely affect this neiriborhood; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, that inasmuch as the present zoning maps do not indicate a zoning classification of the surrounding University property on both sides of Dam Boulevard, it is further recommended that all of the property belonging to the University of Texas be zoned as "A" Residence District which would reconcile the present use of this property with the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Austin. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT June 28, 1936. By H. F. Kuehne, Chairman Upon motion, seconded and carried, a public hearing on the proposal to change the zoning of the property described in the foregoing report of the Board of Adjustment, as recommended by the Board, was called for Thursday, July 21, 1938, at 11:00 A. M. Mayor Miller offered the following resolution, and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford. On roll call, the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Counc11man Wolf; naye, none. WHEREAS, the City of Austin has previously submitted to the Public Works Administration an application known as Docket-Texas-2066, which provides for the construction of a Reservoir and Water Line, which will be an addition to the Water and Light System and facilities of the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Administration has on this date submitted PWA Form 229 providing certain additional information relative to said docket number; and WHEREAS, paragraph 1-0 of this form requests a resolution of the City Couno11 making provision for the City's part of the funds necessary; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, instructed to budget and set aside from the available funds now on hand in the Water, Light and Power Fund the sum of Thirty-five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00), said sum to be made available at the time of the award of the contract for this docket; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to transfer such additional funds from ourrent revenues of the Water, Light and Power Fund sach month during the construction of the project as may be necessary to meet construction estimates, said sum being estimated at this time as approximately Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) per month; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to execute all papers, documents, contracts, and agreements required by the Public Works Administration, and to do all things necessary or required by the Public Works Administration in expediting and approving this application. The City Council wishes further to go on record as stating upon advice from the City Manager that the sums of money herein specified are either available at this time, or will be available when needed, and that the City of Austin is adequately able to finance this project in the manner herein specified and as set out in the application. The City Council does not wish to place these funds in semrate bank accounts at this time, but guarantees that same can and will be available whenever needed. The following resolution was presented by Mayor Miller. Upon motion made and seconded the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. WHEREAS, the City of Austin has previously submitted to the Public Works Administration an application known as Docket-Texas-2069, which provides for the con- struction of an Auditorium and Recreation Building for the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Administration has on this date submitted PWA Form 229 providing certain additional information relative to said docket number; and WHEREAS, paragraph 1-0 of this form requests a resolution of the City Council making provision for the City's part of the funds necessary; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, instructed to budget and set aside from available funds now on hand the sum of Thirty-five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00), said sum to be made available at the time of the award of the contract for this docket ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to transfer such additional funds from current revenues each month during the construction of the project as may be necessary to meet construction estimates, said sum being estimated at this time as approximately Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) per month; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to execute all papers, documents, contracts, and agreements required by the Public Works Administration, and to do all things necessary or required by the Public Works Administration in expediting and approving this application. The City Council wishes further to go on record as stating upon advice from the City Manager that the sums of money herein specified are either available at this time, or will be available when needed, and that the City of Austin is adequately able to finance this project in the manner herein specified and as set out in the application. The City Council does not wish to place these funds in separate bank accounts at this time, but guarantees that same can and will be available whenever needed. Councilman Gillis offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City of Austin has previously submitted to the Public Works Administration an application known as Docket-Texas-2070, which provides for the con- struction of a Tuberculosis Sanatorium for the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Administration has on this date submitted PWA Form 229 providing certain additional information relative to said docket number; and WHEREAS, paragraph 1-c of this form requests a resolution of the City Council making provision for the City's part of the funds recessary; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, instructed to budget and set aside from available funds now on hand the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), said sum to be made avallole at the time of the award of the contract for this docket; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 75 76 THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to transfer such additional funds from current revenues each month during the construction of the proJeat as may be necessary to meet construction estimates, said sum being estimated at this time as approximately One Thousand Dollars($1,000.00) per month; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to execute all papers, documents, contracts, and agreements required by the Publio Works Administration, and to do all things necessary or required by the Public Works Administration in expediting and approving this application. The City Council wishes further to go on record às stating upon advice from the City Manager that the sums of money herein specified are either available at this time, or will be available when needed, and that the City of Austin is adequately able to finance this project in the manner herein specified and as set out in the application. The City Council does not wish to place the se funds in separate bank accounts at this time, but guarantees that same can and will be available whenever needed. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. Councilman Alford presented the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City of Austin has previously submitted to the Public Works Administration an application known as Docket-Texas-2071, which provides for the construction of a Low Water Dam in the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Administration has on this date submitted PWA Form 229 providing certain additional information relative to said docket number; and WHEREAS, paragraph 1-0 of this form requests a resolution of the City Council making provision for the City's part of the funds necessary; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, instructed to budget and set aside from available funds now on hand the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), said sum to be made available at the time of the award of the contract for this docket; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to transfer such additional funds from ourrent revenues each month during the construction of the project as may be necessary to meet construction estimates, said sum being estimated at this timsas approximately Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($9,800.00) per month; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to execute all papers, documente, contracts, and agreements required by the Public Works Administration, and to do all things necessary or required by the Public Works Administration in expediting and approving this application. The City Council wishes further to go on record as stating upon advice from the City Manager that the sums of money herein specified are either available at this time, or will be available when needed, and that the City of Austin is adequately able to finance this project in the manner herein specified and as set out in the application. The City Council does not wish to place these funds in separate bank accounts at this time, but guarantees that same can and will be available when- ever needed. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; mays, none. 77 Councilman Wolf presented the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City of Austin has previously submitted to the Public Works Administration an application known as Docket-Texas-2072, which provides for the construct- ion of storm sewers and bridges in the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Administration has on this date submitted PWA Form 229 providing certain additional information relative to said docket number; and WHEREAS, paragraph 1-c of this form requests a resolution of the City Council making provision for the City's part of the funds necessary; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, instructed to budget and set aside from available funds now on hand the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), said sum to be made available at the time of the award of the contract for this docket ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to transfer !such additional funds from current revenues each month during the construction of the project as may be necessary to meet construction estimates, said sum being estimated at this time as approximately Eleven Thousand Dollars ($11,000.00) per month; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to execute all papers, documents, contracts, and agreements required by the Public Works Administration, and to do all things necessary or required by the Public Works Administration in expediting and approving this application. The City Council wishes further to go on record as stating upon advice from the City Manager that the sums of money herein specified are either available at this time, or will be available when needed, and that the City i of Austin is adequately able to finance this project in the manner herein specified and as set out in the application. The City Council does not wish to place these funds in separate bank accounts at this time, but guarantees that same can and will be available whenever needed. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays,, none. Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 1:00 P. M., subject to call of the Mayor. Attest: Hall Me City Clerk Approved: Jummill mill ... Mayor