RECESSED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: ; : 1 Austin, Texas, December 08, 1938. The City Council convened in recessed session, at the regular meeting place, on December 6, 1938, at 10:30 A. M., for the purpose of hearing discussions pro and oon on the proposal to call an election for the purpose of voting bonds in the amount of $500,000 for the construction of a civic recreational center and auditorium. A large group of citizens was present and entered into the discussion. The proponents of the proposition were represented principally by Mr. E. B.Moody, General Chairman of the Advisory Committee, who submitted a brief of several typewritten pages setting forth the urgent needs for such a building and the benefits that would accrue therefrom. The opponents of the proposition were represented chiefly by Messrs. Jno.T.Smith, George Roberdeau, Mrs. Ada C. Penn, and others, who protested the matter mainly from an economic standpoint. After hearing all those present who wished to be heard on the matter, the meeting was then recessed at 1:00 P. M., subject to the call of the Mayor. Attest: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Oved: Jom Milla Approved: Mayor Austin, Texas, December 8, 1938. The City Council convened in regular session, at its regular meeting place, on December 8, 1938, at 10130 A. M., with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll onll 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. Mr. Walter Simms came before the Council and requested that the Fish Ordinance be amended to conform to Section 1 of the ordinance adopted by the City of Houston, which reques a fixed place of business for the sale of fish and other marine products The matter was taken under advisement, and the Assistant City Attorney was instructed to confer in the meantime with other dealers of the City regarding the matter. Councilman Alford introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, Scott Yeaman is the contractor for the alteration of a building 257 258 located at 1612 Lavaca Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lot 8, Block 37, of the Original City of Austin, Texas, during the alteration of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materiale therefor; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THАT враce for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said Scott Yeaman, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street 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 Lavaca Street to a point 4 feet west of the west curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Lavaca Street 25 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles with the centerline of Lavaca Street to the southeast corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Scott Yeaman, hereinafter termed "Contractor," upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary line along the north, east, and west boundary lines of the above described space, such guard rail to be at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored. (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall 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 vehicular 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 spасе. (4) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (5) That provisions 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. (6) 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. (7) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barrioudes, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or street has ocased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all auch sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment, and other obstructions shall be removed not later than January 1, 1939. (8) That the City reserves the right to revoke any and all the privileges herein granted, or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards at any time if the conditions demand it. (9) 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 puгровев. (10) 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 construction work for said building projects, whether done by the Contractor, City forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contrnotor's expense. (11) That the Contructor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of Five Thounand ($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 Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, 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 safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. Councilman Alford introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, Scott Yeaman is the Contractor for the erection of a building at 607 Neches Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lot 8 and the weat 23 feet of Lot 7, Block 65, of the Original City of Austin, Texas, during the construction 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 hereinabove enumerated be granted to said Scott Yeaman, 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 Neches Street to a point 4 feet east of the east curb line; thence in a northerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Nechee Street 80 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles with the centerline of Neches Street to the west property line of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Scott Yeaman, hereinafter termed "Contractor," upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary line along the south, west, and north lines of the above described space, such guard rail to be at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored. (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall 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 vehicular 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. (4) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (5) 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. (6) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide 259 260 lighting system for all tunnels. (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 street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment, and other obstructions ahll be removed not later than April 1, 1939. (8) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any 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. (9) 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. (10) 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 construct- ion work for said building project, whether done by the Contractor, City forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractor's ехрепве. (11)That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of Five Thousand ($5000.00) Dollars, which shall protest, 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 Contractor by the City of Austin, and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, 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 safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none. Councilman Gillis introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plane showing the proposed construction of its gas 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 CHERRY STREET from Meadowbrook Drive westerly 454 feet, the centerline of which was main shall be 74 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Cherry Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in MARATHON BOULEVARD from West 44th Street northerly 92 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 8t feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Marathon Boulevard. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (3) A gas main in HOLLYWOOD AVENUE southerly 225 feet from a point 336 feet south of the south line of Concordia Avenue, the centerline of which gas main shall be 12 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Hollywood Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. 261 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 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 Texas 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 is 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 plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas maine, 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 resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none. The following report of the Architects for the Municipal Building was received: "Austin, Teхав December 8, 1938 Docket No. Texas-1854-DS Municipal Building Austin, Texas City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas Gentlemen: This is to advise that the work under the general contract of Schwarzer-Barron Company, Inc., and the Plumbing and Winter and Summer Air Conditioning Contracts of Fox-Schmidt has been completed in accordance with the plans, specifications, and contract documente. We approve this work and respectfully recommend that you accept it. The work under the electrical contract of Curtis Electrical Company has been completed according to the plans, specificatione, and contract documente, with the exceptions listed on the accompanying report dated December 8, 1938. We approve this work with the reservation that these exceptions be satisfactorily cleared up by the Curtis Electrical Company. We recommend that the estimate, in the amount of $2,843.06, be paid the Curtis Electrical Company at this time and that the sum of $2,241.21 be withheld. Of this sum withheld, $2,000.00 is the amount omitted from the contract for the omission of eleven (11) Special Lighting Fixtures, as authorized by the City Council and by the Architect in letters of July 12, 1938, which is in accordance with a deduction for this work as submitted with the contractor's bid. The remaining $241.21 of the sum withheld is to cover other exceptions on the accompanying report and is to be paid when these exceptions are taken care of. We re- spectfully recommend that you accept this contract with the above conditions. Yours very truly, PAGE & SOUTHERLAND By (Signed) Louis F. Southerland. 1 Councilman Bartholomew introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. 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: WHEREAS, Page and Southerland, Architects in charge of Docket Number Texas-1854-DS262 1-2-9, being the projects for the general construction, plumbing and summer and winter airconditioning for the City Hall, City of Austin, have reported that the general construction, materials, and/or equipment have been completely furnished by the following named contractors: General Construction Plumbing Summer and Winter Aircondition- ing ----Schwarzer-Barron Co., Inc. Fox-Schmidt -Fox-Schmidt in accordance with the plans and specifications and with the rules and regulations of the Public Works Administration, and in an acceptable manner to the Public Works Administration Inspector, and have recommended to the City Council the final acceptance of the general construction, plumbing, and summer and winter airconditioning, and the payment of the final estimates due thereon; and WHEREAS, the City Council has inspected said project and the work thereof and 18 of the opinion that same should be finally accepted; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT said project and the work thereof is hereby accepted as completed, and the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to approve the final estimates and to issue warrante in payment thereof, and that he be further authorized and directed to release the contractors from any further liability in connection with said work, and to authorize the cancellation of the bonde guaranteeing the successful completion of the project. --------○○--------- Councilman Wolf introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. 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: WHEREAS, Page and Southerland, Architects in charge of Docket Number Tехав-1854DS-3, being the work provided for in the Electric contract for the Municipal Building for the City of Austin, have reported that (subject to the deductions hereinafter specified and as indicated in their letter of recommendation and itemized schedule) said contract including materials and equipment has been completed by the Curtis Electrical Company in accordance with the plans and specifications, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Public Works Administration, and in an acceptable manner to the PWA Inspector, and have recommended to the City Council the final acceptance of said contract and the payment of the final estimate due thereon; and WHEREAS, the City Council has inspected said project and the work thereof and is of the opinion that same should be finally accepted; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: THAT said project and the work thereof is hereby accepted as completed (less the sum of $2,241.21, which is held for the reasons indicated in the Architects' letter and schedule attached hereto), and the City Lianager be and is hereby authorized and directed to approve the final estimate in the amount of $2,843.06, being the remaining unpaid amount due the Curtis Electrical Company under the terms of their contract after the said $2,241.21 has been deducted, and the City Manager is further authorized and directed to release said Curtis Electrical Company from any further liability in connection with said work, and to authorize the cancellation of the bonds guaranteeing successful : 263 completion of the project when the miscellaneous minor items as scheduled, amounting to $241.21, have been satisfactorily completed. (LETTERHEDARCHITE (LETTER OF ARCHITECT AND STATEMENT } "Austin, Texas December 8, 1938 Docket No.Texas-1854-DS Municipal Building Austin, Teхав City Counc11 City of Austin Austin, Teхав Gentlemen: This is to udvise that the work under the general contract of Schwarzer-Barron Company, Inc., and the Plumbing and Winter and Summer Air Conditioning Contracts of Fox-Schmidt has been completed in accordance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents. We approve this work and respectfully recommend that you accept it. The work under the electrical contract of Curtis Electrical Company has been completed according to the plans, specifications, and contract documents, with the exceptions listed on the accompanying report dated December 8, 1938. We approve this work with the reservation that these exceptions be satisfactorily cleared up by the Curtis Electrical Company. We recommend that the estimate, in the amount of $2,843.06, be paid the Curtis Electrical Company at this time and that the sum of $2,241.21 be withheld. of this sum withheld, $2,000.00 is the amount omitted from the contract for the omission of eleven (11) Special Lighting Fixtures, as authorized by the City Council and by the Architect in letters of July 12, 1938, which is in accordance with a deduction for this work as submitted with the contractor's bid. The remaining $241.21 of the sum withheld is to cover other exceptions on the accompanying report and is to be paid when these exceptions are taken care of. We respectfully recommend that you accept this contract with the above conditions. Yours very truly, PAGE & SOUTHERLAND By (Sgd) Louis F. Southerland. ॥ "Docket No.Texas-1854-DS-3 Municipal Building Austin, Texas December 8, 1938. REPORT OF THE PROGRESS AND CONDITION OF THE ELECTRIC WIRING CONTRACT ON THE CITY OF AUSTIN MUNICIPAL BUILDING, AS OF THIS DATE: Breakdown Items as follows: 1. Conduit, ells and couplinge --- While all conduit is installed, there are two conduit runs which are stopped by some foreign substance which renders them unusable. 2. (a) 1 weather proof plug circuit to northwest corner of building and located above roof and parapet wall. (b) 1 telephone conduit to outlet in Hoom No. 117. Boxes and Fittinge -- Complete 3. Floor Duot -- Complete 4. Pull Boxes and Cabinets -- Complete 5. Switch Bourds and Cabinets -- Complete 6. Wires and Cables -- Complete 7. Wall Plug Strip -- This item is complete except for the plug strip in Water and Light Vault, peing Room No. 114. 8. Swithces, Receptacles & Plates-- 95% complete. Several receptacles and plates are not installed. Several cover plates exposed to weather require gaskets. A number of plates for devices and pull boxes are not in place. Bull's eyes for pilot lights and plug for range receptacle are short. 9. Fixtures and Lamps This item is short the following fixtures: (a) 2 outside fixtures for yard lighting. (b) 1 fixture for Room No. 117. (c) 1 bracket fixture near bottom of stairs to Men's toilet in Basement. (d) Several of the "A" fixtures have 300-watt lamps instead of 500-watt lamps. (e) 1 shade is not installed in Room No. 314. (f) Shades on "D" and "E" are not as called for in the approved"or equal" letter and order for fixtures. (g) Schedule "J" fixtures are short. Eleven (11) Special Lighting Fixtures (6 in Room 107, 3 in Corridor 10, and 2 on outside wall near west entrance on Colorado Street) are not installed. (These were omitted by letter i 264 : i of July 12, 1938, by Mr. Guiton Morgan, City Manager, to Page and Southerland, Architects, and by letter of the same date from Page and Southerland to the Curtis Electrical Company of Austin, Texas.) 10. The three exhaust fans for vertical operation for Rooms 110, 226, and 227 are not installed. (Temporary exhaust fan is in use in Room 227, placed there by the electrical contractor for use until the permanent fans are available. (Signed) A. E. Hancook City Electrical Inspector. " The complaint of Miss Effie Whitehand that the house at 506 East 14th Street was unfit for occupancy and should be condemned was referred to the Assistant City Attorney for investigation. Councilman Gillis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. 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; naye, none The resolution is as follows: WHEREAS, the Lower Colorado River Authority, through Clarence MoDonough, its General Manager, has submitted a proposal to the City of Austin for the installation of a 48-inch water supply pipe to be installed in the Austin Dam for use by the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of labor and materials is approximately Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000); therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Lower Colorado River Authority be, and it is hereby authorized to install the 48-inch water supply pipe in the Austin Dam for use by the City of Austin in accordance with the agreement as set out in the Austin Dam contract for the rehabilitation of the Dam and power; the cost of labor and materials plus 20% to cover overhead and supervision expenses on such work by the Lower Colorado River Authority to be paid by the City of Austin. ------------------ Mr. Chas. N. Zivley appeared before the Council to express his gratitude for the very efficient work of the Fire Department in a recent fire at his residence. The Council approved the recommendation of the City Manager that the bid of Ford Motor Company on White Safety Cars for the Police Department, in the amount of $2348.50, be accepted as the lowest and best bid received. The Council approved the recommendation of the City Manager that all bids received for the remodelling of Lavaca Street Fire Station be rejected and that the plans be revised and new bids be onlled for. Councilman Alford introduced the following ordinance, which was read the first time and laid overt AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF TAXICABS AND TAXICAB DRIVERS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY; PRESCRIBING LICENSE FEES FOR TAXICABS AND DRIVERS THEREOF; LICENSING AND REGULATING TAXICAB TERMINAL OPERATORS; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, EXCEPTING CERTAIN JITNEY ORDINANCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilman Alford introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Checker Front Store, acting by and through Eddie Westling, Manager, owner of the east one-half of Lot 5, Block 62 of the Original City of Austin, Travis 11 County, Texas, which property is situated at the southwest corner of the intersection of East 6th Street and East Avenue, has made application of the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to set the curb back from the established curb line on the west side of East Avenue at the above described location, thereby relieving traffic conditions by creating a greater width of travelwny on East Avenue; and WHEREAS, a plan has been prepared showing the proposed layout of the above described curb setback and said plan has been considered and approved by the City Council of the City of Austin; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission is hereby granted Checker Front Store, acting by and through Eddie Westling, Manager, owner of the east one-half of Lot 5, Block 62, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property is situated at the southwest corner of the intersection of East 6th Street and East Avenue, to set the curb back from the established curb line on East Avenue adjacent to the above described property. Permission to construct the above described curb setback is granted subject to the same's being constructed in accordance with the plan approved by the City Engineer of the City of Austin, which plan is hereto attached marked 2-0-776 and made a part hereof, and in accordance with the following conditions: (1) That the construction of the setback area on East Avenue shall be carried out in accordance with the accompanying plan marked 2-C-778 and that all such widened areas, driveways or ramps and curbe shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant. (2) That all such concrete shall be not less than 6 inches in thicknees and shall be of the following proportions: 1 part cement, 2 parts of sand, and 4 parts of screened gravel or rock. (3) That the concrete curbs adjacent to the sidewalk area shall be not less than 6 inches high and that an expansion Joint not less than 3/4 inch thick shall be placed between the curb and the sidewalk as shown on the plan hereto attached marked 2-0-778. (4) That all such expansion Joints shall be of the pre-moulded type. (5) That all concrete work within the street area shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor. (6) That the applicant shall be required to clean the newly created ramp area at least twice per week and shall dispose of the debris at his expenве. (7) That all work shall be done in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin and under the direction of the City Engineer. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayee, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none. Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed to two o'clock, Friday afternoon, December 9, 1938. Attest: Hallin me bar City Clerk Approved: Jom milles. Mayor 265 1 266 RECESSED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, December 9, 1938. The City Council convened in a recessed session of its regular meeting of December 8, 1935, at two o'clock, Friday afternoon, December 9, 1938, with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; absent, none. Bids for the construction of storm sewers, being PWA Docket Texas-2072-F-1, were received, opened, and read The following report on the tabulation of the bids was received from the City Engineer: "Austin, Teехав December 9, 1938 Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Texas Dear Siri Re: PWA Doocket Tex-2072-F-1 Storm Sewers Austin, Texas The bids received at 2:00 P. M., this afternoon have been tabulated and the totals are as follows: Gaylord Construction Company J. F. Johnson - Brown & Root, Inc. MoKenzie Construction Co. Rex Kitchens R. H. Folmar W..C. Cullum & Company $ 90,175.62 99,390.57 104,556.55 108,109.26 112,560.48 113,266.69 117,780.30 I recommend that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Gaylord Construction Company, for $90,175.62. Yours very truly, (Signed) J. E. Motheral City Engineer. 11 Councilman Bartholomew introduced a proposed resolution and moved its adoption. The resolution was read in full. Councilman Alford seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf. NOES: NONE. The Mayor announced that the resolution had been finally passed. The resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works and the provisions of the City Charter of the City of Austin, Texas, proposal for bids for the construction work under PWA Docket No. Texas-2072-F-1, WELS duly advertised to be received by the City Manager and publicly opened at 2 o'clock P.M., Friday, December 9, 1938, at the City Hall in Austin, Texas; and and WHEREAS, at said time and place bids were publicly opened and read as specified; WHEREAS, thereupon it was found that the base bid of Gaylord Construction Company of Houston, Texas, amounting to $90, 175.62, for the construction of storm sewers, PWA Docket No. Texas-2072-F-1, was the lowest and best bid under said project; and that said bid was regular and proper in all particulars; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: THAT คอ id bid of Gaylord Construction Company, in the amount of $90,175.62, for the construction of storm sewers, be and the same is hereby accepted, subject to the approval of the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, and the City Manager in behalf of the City of Austin is authorized and instructed to enter into a contract with the said Gaylord Construction Company, subject to the approval of the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works. Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed, subject to call of the Mayor. Attest: Wallis Me telear City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved: Jom milla. Mayor 267 Austin, Texas, December 15, 1938. The City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, convened in regular session, at the regular meeting place, on this 15th day of December, 1938, with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Holl 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. Councilman Wolf introduced a proposed resolution and moved its adoption. The resolution was read in full. Councilman Gillis seconded the motion. The motion wag carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; Noes, NONE. The Mayor announced that the resolution had been finally passed. The resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO AID BY WAY OF GHAN'T IN FINANCING A PROJECT THEREIN DESCRIBED BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 1. THAT the Offer of the United States of America to the County of Travis and the City of Austin to aid by way of grant in financing the construction of a Tuberculosis Sanatorium, including necessary equipment, suid Offer reading as follows: