Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was receaned, subject to enll of the Mayor. Approved Jom milla. Attest: Sallis Me Leccar City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Austin, Texas, November 3, 1938. The City Council of the City of Austin convened in regular session, at the regular meeting place, on November 3, 1938, with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Chas. 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. The following resolution, presented by the Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District, was received: "RESOLUTION NO. AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEREAS, E. A. Lurchison, President Board of Trustees, Austin Independent School District, has this date received from the Regional Office of the Public Works Administration the Offer through which the Federal Government is offering a grant of $613,127.00 to the City of Austin for the purpose of aiding "in financing the construction of school buildings, a stadium and field house, a central heating system, an underpass, an arcade and additions and alterations to existing school buildings, including necessary equipment and the acquisition of necessary land (all herein onlled the "Project"), by making a grant to the 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 (herein called the "Administrator"), but not to exceed, in any event, the sum of $613,127": and WHEREAS, this Offer was accompanied by Pila form No. 230, being a form of printed terms and conditions under which the Offer is rede available to the City of Auntin for school purposes, together with certain other instructions; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the austin Independent School District hos corofully studied said offer and its terms and conditions; and WHEREAS, in the opinion of anid Board of Trustees, the acceptance of this Offer is to the best interests of the School System of the City of Austin; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees in special meeting thie the 2nd day of November, 1938, respectfully request the Honorable Layer and the members of the City Council of the City of Austin to accept said Offer for and in behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District. Councilman Bartholomew introdized a proposed resolution and moved its adoption. The resolution wis rend in full. Councilman Gillis seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: ayes, Councilmen alford, bartholomew, Gillis, Layor Liller, and Councilman Wolf; пиув, поne. 219 220 Tho kayor announced that the resolution had boon rically passed. The resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO AID BY WAY OF CHANT IN FINANCING A PROJECT THEREIN 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 school buildings, a studium and field house, a central heating system, an underpass, an arcade and additions and alterations to existing school buildings, including necessary equipment and the acquisition of necessary land; and WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Austin, held Thursday, November 3, 1938, this Offer was prosented 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: THAT said Offer reading as follows: FEDERAL EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC WORKS "P. W. 85067-29 Washington, D. C. Dated: Oct. 31, 1938 Docket No. Tехав-2134-F City of Austin, Travis County Austin, Tехав 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 school buildings, a stadium and field house, a central heating system, an underpass, an arcade and additions and alterations to existing school buildings, including necessary equipment and the acquisition of necessary land (all herein called the "Project"), by making a grant to the 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 (herein called the "Administrator"), but not to exceed, in any event, the sum of $613,127. 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 14 months from the commencement of construction. 3. This Offer is made subject to the express condition that, if the Administrator shall determine at any time that the Applicant has paid or agreed to pay, whether directly or indirectly, a bonus, a commission or fee to any person, firm or corporation for attempting to procure an approval of the applicant's application, or for alleged services in procuring or in attempting to procure such approval, or for activities of the nature commonly known as lobbying performed or agreed to be performed in connection with the application, then the administrator shall have the right, in his discretion, to rescind this offer and any agreements resulting herefrom, and, in the event of such rescission, the United States of America shall be under no further obligation hereunder. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Federal Emergency Administrator of Public Works By (Signed) H. A. Gray Assistant 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 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 Administrator 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 way be requested by the Federal 221 Emergency Administration of Fublic Works. 4. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to execute all contract documents or other popero necessary with regard to this project, and to do any and all things required to comply with the regulation of the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, it bein; understood that in doing so he is acting in the empacity of representative of the Austin Independent School District, with full powers and authority to represent seid Austin Independent School District. -00A petition from the Owl Taxi Company, the Longhorn Taxi Company, et al., protest- ing the proposed installation of taximeters on account of the prohibitive cost of same, was received. After a discussion of the matter, it was the sense of the meeting that taximeters be not installed. The Mayor introduced the following ordinance, which was read, and upon motion of Councilman Gillis, was laid over until the next regular meeting pending a conference with the Judge of the Corporation Court: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSING OF COSTS IN THE CORPORATION COURT OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE- WITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The request of Mrs. Allie C. Belcher that a traffic light be installed at Eighth and Lavaca Streets was received and referred to the City Manager and Traffic Division for a report. A report from Roy J. Smith, Captain of the Traffic Division, recommending the granting of taxi-cab driver's permits to Ray Granvil Stowe, 304 East 11th Street, and Ivan Lee Harris, 5014 Avenue H, was received. Councilman Alford moved that the permits be granted. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none Councilman Gillis introduced the following resolution: • WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of mustin 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 sume is hereby, permitted to lay and construct its gua waino in and upon the following strecta: (1) A 88 wain in WEST 11TH STREET easterly 200 feet from a point 63 feet weat of the west line of Essex avenue, the centerline of which Son shall be on feet south of drillel to the north. line of onld West lith Street. Sld a main described above all have a covering of not lesa than 22 Foしも。 (2) 4643 mala in ECT 43RD STRELT easterly 115 feet from a point 78 feet cast of the east line of Harmon avende, le centerline of which hus main sall be 20 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Eust 43rd Street. Sald gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 22 reet. (3) 8 main in NEWFIELD LANE northerly lol feet from a point 150 feet north of the north line of Niles nond, the centerline of which gus main shall be 72 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Newfield Lane. Sald gas main described asove shall have a coverine of not less than 22 feet. 222 (4) A 640 min in WEST 30TH STREET Castorly 90 fout from a polit 11.7 feet east of the oust line of Jefferson Street, the centerline of which as main shall be 7 foet south of and parallel to the north line of sald West 38th Street. 2 feet. Said gas main described above shall have a coverin; of not less than 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 utilities, but is based upon the beat records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depthe may not be required at special points. When the Texas Public Service Cotapany 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 le further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacements of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, 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 Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchise granted to said Company by the City of Austin. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. Councilman Wolf introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, J. F. Johnson is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 1519 Guadalupe Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lot 13, Block 38 of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the erection of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinubove enumerated be granted to sald J. F. Johnson, the boundary of which is described as follows: SIDEWALK AND STREET WORKING SPACE Beginning at the southwest corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles with the centerline of Guadalupe Street to a point 12 feet wost of the eunt curb line; thence in a northerly direction und parallel with the centerline of Guadalupe Street 42 foot to a point; thence at an angle of approximately 45° to a point 12 feet north of the south ouro line of West 16th Street and au rolomation of the west property line of the above described property; thence in an custerly direction and parallel with the centerline of West l6th Street 54 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles with the centerline of West lot!. Street to the northeast corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the Contractor siall construct a 4-foot walkway within the cuter boundaries of the above described working soace, such walkway to be protected on each side by a guard rail at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored, and without wood strips or obstructions of any kind along the pavement within the walkway, and at any time in the opinion of the city officials it becomes necessary for any reason to install a board floor within the walkway, the Contractor shall upon notice from the Building Inspector immediately place such a wood floor and substantially i 223 support sume to prevent anaging under loud. (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working вриес и aub stantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such sate is open, the Contructor siall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehlauler or pedestrian traffic. (3) That no vehicles in loading, or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. садев. (4) That "No Parking" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barri(5) That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space provided such work office is not within 25 feet of any corner street intersection. (6) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plug or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (7)-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 water. (8) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting system for all tunnels. (9) 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 street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalks, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than January 1, 1939. (10) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any and all time any and all the privileges herein granted, or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (11) That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in making such grant reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of said space any time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purposes. (12) That any public utility, or public or private property, disturbed or injured as a result of any of the activities neocosary for the completion of the construction work for said building project, whether done by the Contructor, City forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repairca at the Contractor's εχμυμεθ. (13) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of a stin a sarety cond in the sum of Two Thousand ($2000.00) bollame, which shall protect, indemnify and hold haraless 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 Contructor by the City of austiu. and shall Quarantee the replacement of all cldewalks, pavement, a..d all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed uuring the construction work and shell further Cuuraatee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. 224 The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Layer miller, and Councilaun Wolf; nays, none. Councilman alford introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, Garrick Construction Company is the Contractor for the remodeling of n building located at 718 Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk space abutting Lot G, Block 83, of the Original City of aistha, Travis County, Texas, during the remodeling of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of unterials therefor; therefore. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses heroinabove enumerated be granted to said Garrick Construction Company, the boundary of which is described as follows: SIDEWALK WORKING SPACE Beginning at the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles with the centerline of Congress Avenue 6 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Congress Avenue 23 feet to a point; thence in n westerly direction and at right angles with the centerline of Congress Avenue 6 feet to the southeast corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Garrick Construction Company, hereinafter termed "Contractor," upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a solid board fence within outer boundaries of the above described space. This fence is to be not less than & feet high and constructed solidly of 1-inch boards. (2) That the Contractor shall install a gate or doors in the center portion of this fence to open inwardly and shall maintain a person at all times at this gate when being used to bring in or take out materials to warn pedestrians of any hazards. (3) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting system for all tunnels. (4) 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 sulâ sidewalk or street has censed, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such slåewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall. be removed not later than November 19, 1938. (5) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the priv1loges herein granted, or to require the crection or installation of additional par- riers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (6) Thot the use and enjoyment of the apaces heroin gronted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in makin such cront, reserves the right to enter and cecupy any part or all of said spree any time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purposes. (7) That any public utility, or public or private property, disturbed or injured as a result of any of the activities necessary for the completion of the con- struction work for seid building projects, whether done by the Jontructor, City forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or retired at the Coutrector's expense. (c) That the Contructor shall furnish the City of austin & curety bond in the dum of Two Thousand ($2000.00) Lollars, which shall protect, indemnify and hold haraless the City of Austia 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 225 i i i privileges granted the Controotor by the City of auntin, and shall guerrantee the replacement of all idewalks, pavement, and all other publie property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. Councilman Wolf introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, the curb and sidewalk specifications of the City of Austin which have been previously adopted by the City Council of the City of Austin require that all curba and sidewalke be constructed of concrete unless a special permit has been secured from the City Council of the City of Austin to construct curba, sidewalks, and ramps of other materials; and WHEREAS, Brown & Root, Inc., acting by and through W. M. Powell, owner of Lots 7 and 8, Block 82 of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property is situated at the southwest intersection of West Sth Street and Colorado Street, within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, has requested the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to construct sidewalks at the above described location consisting of an asphaltic concrete surface on a four inch reinforced concrete base at the above described location; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has investigated and approved the construction of seid sidewalks; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Brown & Root, Inc., acting by and through W. M. Powell, owner of Lots 7 and 6, Block 82 of the Original City of hustin, Travis County, Texas, which property is situated at the southwest intersection of West 6th Street and Colorado Street within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, is hereby granted permission to construct sidewalks consisting of an asphaltic concrete surface on a four-inch reinforced concrete base from the property line to the curb line on both 8th Street and Colorado Street at the above described locetion and sold sidewalk is to be constructed under the supervision and direction of the City Engineer of the City of Austin and in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Depart, ment of the City of Austin, and further subject to the following specifications: DESCRIPTION: 1. Sidewalk shall consist of a minimum of 3/4" of aspholtio concrete surface on a 4" reinforced portland cement concrete base. The main body of walks shall be at least 4" in depth of solid concrete after same has been thoroughly tamped. Forms for the edges shall be laid true to line and grade and with vertical forms to secure uniform thickness of 3/4" for the osphaltic woaring; surface. The top edre of form shall be placed on the correct grade for the weering; surface of top coat, and a notched atraight edge shall be used for leveling, off the concrete. The concrete shall be thoroughly tamped, screened, and floated while the concrete in still green. The concrete shall be mixed, and need necording to the City of Austin Standard for concrete Lidewolks. This item shall consist of a wearing surface, composed of coarse and fine mineral aggregates pre-mixed with asphaltle concrete mulaion, and shall be constructed on a completed cement base course 11. conformity with the established lines, crades and cross-sections. LATERIALS: 2. The mineral accreate shall be composed of a course aggregate of crushed trap rock, an intermediate aggregate of crushed stone, and fine Dorote of tro rock screenings and maturel sand. Samples of all moteris is shall be submitted and the approval, both of the material and the source of supply must be obtained from the En incer prior to delivery on the job. 3. The aggregate shall consist of clean, tush, durable, angular particles of crushed trap rock (excludia schist, shale or slate) of uniforin quality throughout, shall be free from an excess of train or elongated pieces and free from soft or disintegrated stone or dirt, orjanic or other injurious matter occurring either free or as a coating on the aggregate. All store 226 soundness test and shall have a pereent- All approghte shall be crushed from shall meet the requirements of the age of wear of not more then four. stone retained on a 1" Boreen and at least 95% of the crushed material shall have two or more fractured aides. The aggregate shall fulfill the following Grading requirementsP Passing 1/4" screen Passing 10 mesh sieve, not more than Retained on 20 mesh sieve 95% to 100% 25% 95% to 100% 4. The emulsified asphalt shall be homogeneous in character consisting of asphalt, water and emulsifying agent and ofter being mixed with the aggregate shall develop no indication of re-emulsifying due to its coming in contact with moisture or water. When distilled in accordance with the method described in 4.3.T.M. Tentative Standard, Serial Designation D244-28T, to a temperature of 260°C (500°F) the emulsion shall yield a total distillate by weight of not more than 45% and a total oil distillate of not more than 2%. The residue obtained by distillation shall meet the following requirements: Specific Gravity 25/2500 ----Not less than 1.00 Penetration at 25°C-100 grs. 5 seconds 60 to 100 Ductility at 2500 Solubility in C2 Demulsibility Not less than 60 CM Not less than 99.0% Not more than 35% of the Residue Demulsibility test: 100 grams of Emulsion shall be placed in a 600 cc.glass beaker and 35 cubic centimeters of N/50 solution of calcium chloride shall be added within a period of two (2) minutes by means of a burette, the emulsion being constantly stirred. The contents of the benker shall then be drained through a 14-mesh sieve and the beaker rod and sieve rinsed with distilled weter until there is no further discoloration of the water. The beaker rod and sieve shall then be dried at 1630F for two hours, and the weight of the residue determined. Volatilizer: Volatilizer shall consist of an approved standard grade of white gasoline. All aggregates shall be accurately proportioned by volume and the volatilizer and emulsified asphalt either by weight or by volume based on weight and mixed in batches of a size which will not exceed the capacity of the mixing device, which shall be a pug-mill or other approved concrete type of mixer. The exact proportion of each constituent within the limits herein specified shall be as directed by the Engineer and the composition on the finished mixture, after complete evaporation of the liquifying agent and volatilizer, shall fall within the limits as follows: Asphalt cement No. 3 aggregate No. 2 aggregate --- 4% το 6% -35% to 45% 45% to 55% The mineral aggregate graded and proportioned as specified shall first be placed in the mixer, then volatilizer introduced as necessary to produce a thorough cout of asphalt on the aggregate, and then the proper amount of emulsified asphalt added and mixed as directed until all mineral aggregates are thoroughly couted and the resultant mixture la homogелебив. веregates containing an excess of free moisture shall not be used until in the opinion of the Engineer it has dried sufficiently. Construction methods: The previously preparma base shall be swept oleon and all loose materials removed and a tack or prime cont of emulsified pophalt shall be applied at the rate of 15/100 to 25/100 gallon por square yurd. If in the opinion of the Engineer it is necessary, the base shall be moistened by sprinkling lightly before the prime cout is uppiλυά. The amphaltic mixture proparta no dove specific sill be conveyed from the plant to the work is suitable vehicles 14.6 8.11 Do BuC00Buively deposited apon List babe course sufficiu..tly in cave of the course, 30 that in plooins all the material shall be turned by moord of shovele and upread over a.. area not covered by the materiais when dumped on the paве. The materials shall be uniformly levelea by means of roses or other suitaole applice and left til it rondes a semi-plastic commition. The toriuls shall be sproud to a thienness which will be not less than 3/4" when thoroughly compacted. Te race time required will be dependent apon the temperature and atmospheric conditions and will De of such aaration as deemed necessary by the M.gineer. When sufficiently hardened, the asphaltic surface Ball receive an initio rolling sufficient to smooth the surface and thoroughly wey the stone. After complete auration, entire surface shall be relico with. a land roller with s sufficient t to Live compaction。 Eccl. trip of the roller shall be slightly differt in lcgth, and the rollin; sili lap 1/2 the width of the roller. The motion of the relic times slow tatugh to avola Gioplicement of the mixture. Το μπανιat udkesion of the material to the wheeis, the roller m yot kept moistened if necessary. my portion of the space that can not be compacted with a hand roller shall be neatly tamped with the use of a hand tame. AND further Bubject to the continued work done will the City streets shall be done by a bonded card and slownik contractor and in accordance with the instructions and directions of the City Emplacer of the City of Austin. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, (11118, 4jor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; mays, none. Councilman Wolf introduced the following ordlance: AN ORDINANCE ALENDING IN THE CERTAIN PARTICULARS HEREINAFTER STATED AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ESTAB- LISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND REGULATING AND DISTRICTING THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE PERCENTAGE OF LOT THAT MAY BE OCCUPIED, THE SIZE OF YARDS, COURTS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND FOR TRADE INLUSTRY, RESIDENCES AND OTHER PURPOSES; AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF AUSTIN INTO DISTRICTS OR ZONES; AND REGULATING AND DISTRICTING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, REPAIR AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES OR LAND WITHIN SUCH DISTRICTS OR ZONES; AND PROVIDING UNIFORM REGULATIONS FOR THE SEVERAL CLASSES AND KINDS OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES AND USES WITHIN THE DISTRICTS OR ZONES; AND ADOPTING TWO ZONING LAPS, DISCLOSING RESPECTIVELY THE SEVERAL USE DISTRICTS AND THE SEVERAL HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICTS, AND THE RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS AND PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SUCH DISTRICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; AND DEFINING THE FOWERS OF SAME; AND PROVIDING CERTAIN PENALTIES AND REMEDIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Wolf moved, seconded by Councilman Gillis, that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion was carried by the following vote: луев, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Wolf moved, seconded by Councilman Gillis, that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, mayor Liller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman Gillis moved, seconded by Councilman Wolf, that the ordinance de finally реввед. The motion was carried by the following; vote: Ayes, Councilmen aiforo, Bartholomew, Gillin, Mayor miller, and Coaneilman Wolf; nays, none. Councilman Wolf introduced the following ordinoncel AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF LIVE OAK AVENUE DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN AS A STREET BY MRS. FANNIE L. BOGLE, PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT RECORD BOOK 3, FAGE 27, SE BEING A SUBDIVISION BY MRS. FANNIE ... BOOLE, THE PORTION OF SAID LIVE ONK STREET HEREBY VACATED BEING CONTIGUOUS TO LOT 5ど, Of FibabanT VIEW ADDITION, TIL.T PORTION OF SAID LIVE OAK AVENUE VACATED BEING DESCRIBED IN THE FIELD NOTES SET OUT 11 This CDICE. The Gralnonce was read the first time, and Councilman Wolf moved, Beconded Commum allora, that the rate de suspended to calice be puBoon to its second retail.. The motion was carried by the followim, vote: ayen, Councilmen aliore, Bartholomew, Gillis, er miller, and Concil. wolf; anys, Lone. dinance de plased ta, Cacilmen aye, acne. The ordinace w Penci Scoil tlt, a Comellan Wolf LOVEG, SECondea by Guellimus alfora, til the rate oc further Sapnatate to its third reach 10 liced by the followi alford, Bartholomem, Giuiis, yer miler, and Wolf; The cratmalist Potato tra time, wolf mover., seconded Cuon alfora, til the rainct 1111y passed. The mottori Corried مسك 227 228 by the followin; vote: Ayon, Comelthen alfora, stolom, 111, wyer willer, and Councilmum Wolf; шув, none. The Austin-Travis County Santoriom Committee submitted a resolution recommending that the site on the Webberville Rond owned by Travis County be purchesed; thot sufficient money be set aside out of the building fund to secure sufficient water supply and disposal of sewage; and that the Fublic Works administration be formally requested to grant an extension of time for the storting of construction. Councilman Bartholomew introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption.. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolf, and was carried by the following vote: Луев, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. The resolution is as follows: WHEREAS, the matter of selecting a suitable site for the location of the Tuberculosis Sanatorium contemplated under Docket-Texas-2070 has materially delayed the architectural work necessary; and WHEREAS, the committee authorized to report on a suitable site has recommended the selection of 16 acres of land donated by Travis County; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT the said 16 acres of land located on the Webberville Road, now owned by Travie County, be accepted and designated as the official site of this project. 2. THAT the Public Works Administration be requested to extend the time allowed for placing this work under contract from November 21, 1938, to December 5, 1938, and that the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to submit this request and copies of this resolution to George M. Bull, Regional Director of the Public Works Administration. 100- | The following resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District was received and approved: "CERTIFIED COPY OF RESOLUTION FIXING MINIMUM WAGE RATES ON TEX-2134-F PROJECT. I, Eleanor H. Wells, being the duly elected, qualified and acting Secretory of the Board of Trustees, Austin Independent School District, do hereby certify that the following resolution was regularly passed and adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District at a special meeting thereof held on the 31st dry of October, 1938: RESOLUTION FIXING MINIMUM WAGE RATES WHEREAS, thorough investition has been made of the hourly woje rotes which are being paid in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which in the locolity in which the proposed project (hereinafter referred to as "Froject") is to be constricted by the City of Austin, acting for and in. behalf of the austin Incofondent School District, to employees in each trade or occulation enged in work of austure similar to the work to be performed in the constriction of sold Froject, and the prevail ir. hourly wage rates being paid in such locality to such employees for such work have been determined by checking Wage rates now in effect on other witjor projects in this locality (Austin Housing Projects-State) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the satin Independent School District that the following rates for the respective traces or occupations listed below shall be and are hereby fixed as the minimum hourly wage rates and have i been determined in accordance with rate:111ng for work of ellar ature in the locality in which the project in to be constructed: Classification Acetylent Welder Asbestos Worker Overtime Rate Wages per hour $1.00 1 1.374 2 Boiler Maker 1.00 1 Bricklayer 1.50 1 Brick Tenders .50 1 Carpenter 1.00 1 Carpenter Helpers 50,624, 75,.874 (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years) 1 Cement Finisher 1.25 1 Cement and Concrete Mixer Operators: Under 21 E 1.00 Over 21 E 1.25 Electrician 1.25 Electricians' Apprentices 30.75 Granite cutter 1.50 Elevator Constructions' Helpers .50 Elevator Constructor 1.12 Hod Carriers .50 Iron Worker-Structural 1.25 Iron Worker - Rod 1.00 Iron Workers' Apprentices .75 Lather 1.50 Morble Setter 1.50 Mortar Mixers .75 Operrtor-Hoisting 1.00 Painter 1.00 Plasters 1.50 Plasters' Tenders .50 Plumber 1.25 तततत2222222222 1 12 1 1 1 1 1. 1 12 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Plumber Helpers 50,604, 706, 804 (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years) 1 Roofer 1..00 1 Roofers Apprentices .50 1 Sheet Metal Worker 1.00 1 Steam & Pipe Fitter 1.25 1 Terrazzo & Tile Layers 1.50 1 Building Labor# .50 1 Common Labor .40 1 Stone Mason 1.50 1 Stone Mason' Helpers .50 1 Stone Cutter 1.50 1 Power Shovel Operators 1.25 1 Truck Drivers (under 3 tons) " ॥ (over 3 tons) tone .50 15 .70 1 Watchmen .40 1 23 1.00 1 1 Water Boys Glaziers *Laborer who delivers material to a mechanic as the last operation prior to installation, or assists the mechanics without using tooїв. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing list of trades or occupations icludes to the best of our knowledge, all the classifications of employees who will be engaged in work on said Project other than executive, supervisory, administrative, clerical or other non-manunl workers as such. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there be tronmmitted with this resolution the substantiotin; dato upon which the foregoing determinotion is based. I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution is on file and of record 15. my office as Secretary of the stin ludependent School District. IN WITHESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and the seel of Board of Trustee this Plut Joy of Cetober, 1978. St4. 00 ر لما او ارودان ) chor 1. Weils, Councilman Wolf introduced the following resolution and hoved its adoption. The motion carried by the following vote: ayes, Councilmen Alfora, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, und Councilman Wolf; nays, mone. The resolution is as follows: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 229 230 THAT the sum of $100,000 be, and the same in hereby, transferred from the School Bond Fund to the Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District, to be deposited by said Board in a Special PWA Fund, known as Construction Fund Pls DocketТехав-No.2134. Mnyor Miller introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, for many years the City of Austin charged 256 per month rental on urter meters where no meter deposit was made and the customer only made a service deposit; and WHEREAS, this meter rental is too high and the City Council wishes to remedy this condition in the interest of water customers of the City of Austin; 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 on and after January 1, 1939, to handle these deposits as follows: 1. Where the customer makes a service deposit in accordance with schedules now in force in the Water and Light Department, and where said service deposit is less than the required meter deposit, that the 250 per month be charged not as rent but as a partial payment on the deposit and be credited to the customer's deposit account until such time as the original service deposit, plus the 250 monthly payments, bring the total deposit up to the amount of the water meter deposit required, following which time no further 254 monthly payments will be required. 2. That all of such deposits, including both the original service deposit and the 254 monthly payments, be refunded to the customer at such time as his service is permanently discontinued. After some discussion, the resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. A resolution by Councilman Bartholomew, instructing the City Manager and the Finance Director to estimate the life of the ordinary water and light meters and to set up reserves to amortize the cost of same over their estimated life, was introduced and laid over. A report of the City Lanager on the matter of water meter rentals, which was referred to him at the lust regular meeting, was received. Upon motion, seconded and currled, the meeting who recessed, subject to call of the Linyor. at st: City Clerk. Jom Milla Ayor