CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 04, 1948 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 138 The meeting was called to order, with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry - 5. Absent : None Present also: Guiton Morgan, City Manager; J. E. Motheral, Director of Public Works, Trueman O'Quinn, City Attorney, J. D. Huffman, Finance Director; and R. D. Thorp, Chief of Police. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. In accordance with published notice thereof, promptly at 10:00 o'clock A. M., Mayor Miller announced that the time for submitting bids on the purchase of City of Austin General Obligation Bonds, Series 1948, in the amount of $3,120,000.00, had expired; and the City Council would proceed with the opening of said bids. The following bids were then opened and read, as follows: 1 TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON $3,120,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS-SERIES-1948 SOLD MARCH 4, 1948 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS NAME OF BIDDER 1. UNION SECURITIES CORPORATION Kidder, Peabody & Co. Coffin & Burr, Inc. Kean, Taylor & Co. Eldredge & Co., Incorporated R. S. Dickson & Company, Inc. Donald MacKinnon & Co., Inc. Stroud & Company, Inc. Fox, Reusch & Co., Inc. 2. HALSEY, STUART & CO., INC. Chemical Bank & Trust Company Blair & Company, Inc. Salomon Bros. & Hutzler, John Nuveen & Company Hornblower & Weeks A. G. Becker & Co., Inc. Dallas Union Trust Company The First National Bank of Memphis Watling, Lerchen & Co. The Fort Worth National Bank 3. THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK Drexel & Co. Equitable Securities Corporation Braun, Bosworth & Co. Trust Company of Georgia Harris, Hall & Company, Inc. C. F. Childs and Company Lee Higginson Corporation Barcus, Kindred & Co. NOMINAL RATE 3 PRINCIPAL INTEREST COST % $ 300,000.00 $ 20,745.00 21/4 % 1,392,000.00 313,740.00 2 1/2 % 1,428,000.00 747,662.50 NET PREMIUM OFFERED INTEREST COSTS EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE $ $ (None) 1,082,147.50 2.4295 2 1/2 % 1,073,000.00 159,648.96 2 1/4 % 491,000.00 141,574.69 2 1/2 % 1,556,000.00 796,595.83 249.60 32 1,097,569.88 2.4641 % 509,000.00 50,803.75 2 % 564,000.00 93,850.00 (None) 2 1/2 % 2,047,000.00 953.901.04 1,098,554.79 2.4663 139 NAME OF BIDDER 4. THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY Harriman Ripley & Co., Inc. Blyth & Co. First of Michigan Corp. TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON $3,120,000.GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS-SERIES-1948 City National Bank & Trust Co. Stern Bros. & Co. Kebbon, Mccormick & Co. Schoellkopf, Hutton & Pomeroy, Inc. NOMINAL RATH SOLD MARCH 4, 1948 PRINCIPAL INTEREST COST 2 1/4 % $ 618,000.00 $ 53.533.13 $ 2 1/2 % 2,502,000.00 1,054,068.75 NET INTEREST PREMIUM OFFERED COSTS $ EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE 3,048.00 1,104,553.88 2.4798 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ellis & Co. H. V. Sattley & Co. Boettcher and Company McDonald-Moore & Co. Moroney, Reissner & Co. James & Stayart, Inc. Roe and Company 5. The First Boston Corp, and Associates 3,120,000.00 1,109,316.35 6. The First National Bank of Chicago & Associates 3,120,000.00 1,129,969.37 936.00 1,108,380.35 2.4884 21,575.00 1,108,394.37 2.48842 7. Phelps, Fenn & Company & Associates 3,120,000.00 1,112,851.14 308.88 1,112,542.26 2.4977 8. Lehman Brothers and Associates 3,120,000.00 1,113,550.00 312.00 1,113,238.00 2.4993 9. C. J. Devine & Co., Inc. and Associates 3,120,000.00 1,139,510.63 1,909.44 1,137,601.19 2.554 140 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 141 Each of the above and foregoing bids was accompanied by a cashier's check in the amount of $62,400.00 Whereupon the bids were referred to the Finance Director for tabulation and report. The public hearing on the application of Tanner-Evans Corporation for a franchise to place waiting benches at bus stops, scheduled for this day, was opened. The Mayor announced that the City Council had received 958 postcards from patrons of the Austin Transit Company, 937 of whom were for the benches and 21 against. The following persons as spokesmen for a group of citizens present, spoke in opposition to the benches substantially as follows: Ralph Schneider declared that such benches carrying advertisements were in the nature of bill-boards and that to grant same would be opening the way for other bill-boards in residential areas, and that the City of Austin could put in its own waiting benches. Chas. L. Sandahl declared that they did not want to have bill-boards scattered over the City; that the City could build its own benches; and that a group of business men would place one hundred benches free of charge, over the city for bus riders, with no advertising on them, such benches to be of concrete construction. , Dr. Dan Greider declared that it was an encroachment on city property by private corporation and that it would be opening the way for numerous other advertisements to come in. Councilman Glass offered the suggestion that the City consider the proposition of putting in its own benches, the cost of same to be paid for out of the proceeds from the franchise tax of the bus company. The Mayor stated that there is an imperative need for the benches and a great many people want them, but that there is also a great deal of opposition over the city to them and that he was not in favor of advertisements on them, and, therefore, he would have to vote to decline the proposition of Tanner-Evans Corporation, but that if the benches are not supplied by either the city or individuals within a reasonable time, the City Council may again entertain the proposition of said corporation. All citizens present having been given an opportunity to be heard on the matter, Councilman Thornberry then moved that the application of the Tanner-Evans Corporation for a ten-year franchise to place waiting benches at bus stops over the city, with advertisements on said benches, 10% of the proceeds from same to be given the city, be denied. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None Councilman Thornberry then moved that the proposal submitted by Chas. L. Sandahl, on behalf of a group of business men, to place one hundred CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 142 waiting benches at bus stops over the city, such benches to carry no advertisements and to be placed without cost to the city, be accepted, subject to approval by the City Manager of the type of bench to be used. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None Senator Joe Hill came before the Council and submitted a request that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to prohibit the erection in Residence "A" Districts of duplexes on lots of insufficient size for two dwellings, declaring that the construction of two houses at the corner of Duval Street and Carolyn Avenue under the present ordinance had greatly devaluated his residence on Carolyn Avenue. The Council took the matter under advisement for an inspection of the property of Senator Hill. Ralph Schneider submitted a protest against an unsightly condition existing on Edgecliff Terrace in Travis Heights caused by large quantities of manure being dumped there. The matter was referred to the City Manager for attention. Councilman Thornberry introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING AN ALLEY TRAVERSING BLOCK 43, TRAVIS HEIGHTS ADDITION, BUT RETAINING EASEMENTS IN SAID ALLEY FOR ALL PUBLIC UTILITIES; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None passed. Thereupon Mayor Miller declared that the ordinance had been finally Councilman Thornberry introduced the following ordinance: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 143 AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING AN ALLEY APPROXIMATELY MIDWAY BETWEEN WILLOW STREET AND CANTERBURY STREET AND RUNNING EAST FROM LLANO STREET TO A POINT APPROXIMATELY IN THE CENTER OF THE CITY BLOCK APPROXIMATELY AT THE EASTERN LIMITS OF RIVERVIEW ADDITION, BUT RETAINING EASEMENTS IN SAID ALLEY FOR ALL PUBLIC UTILITIES; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None passed. Thereupon Mayor Miller announced that the ordinance had been finally Councilman Thornberry introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS IN BELLVUE PARK, A SUBDIVISION BY G. M. BRASS OF 42 ACRES OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE ORDINANCE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be passedto its third reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 144 144 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: passed. ion: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None Thereupon Mayor Miller announced that the ordinance had been finally Councilman Glass offered the following resolution and moved its adopt(RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed in behalf of the City of Austin to agree with Carl F. Noack and others that in consideration for certain easements for sanitary sewer purposes the City of Austin will furnish free sewer connections as shown by the instrument to be executed by the City Manager in behalf of the City of Austin. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None Councilman Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: (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 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 LYNNWOOD STREET, from a point 295 feet south of Hancock Drive northerly 114 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7½ feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Lynnwood Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in EAST 16TH STREET, from Salina Street westerly 255 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 13 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said East 16th Street. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS کہتا هم 145 Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (3)A gas main in EILERS AVENUE, from a point 43 feet south of Keasby Street southerly 41 feet, thecenterline of which gas main shall be 10 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Eilers Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet, 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 Department of Public Works 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 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. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None Councilman Johnson introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "I", PAGES 301318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO CH COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 146 DISTRICT ON LOTS 10 AND 11, SKYLAND TERRACE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND A PORTION OF A CERTAIN 3-ACRE TRACT ADJACENT TO SAID LOTS 10 AND 11; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES HEREBY ORDERED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None passed. Thereupon Mayor Miller announced that the ordinance had been finally A committee from the Junior Chamber of Commerce, composed of Henry Ramsey. President, and others, was present and expressed its approval of the action of the City Council in denying a franchise to Tanner-Evans Corporation to place waiting benches at bus stops, declaring that if the City were going to consider a proposition of this kind, the Junior Chamber of Commerce would like to have the franchise and use the proceeds from same for the betterment of the City. The above committee from the Junior Chamber of Commerce also offered the services of said organization in speeding up the work of acquiring rightof ways from property owners on East Avenue for the interregional highway. The offer was accepted and the committee was invited to have representatives of its organization meet with the city's representatives and the property owners during negotiations. The above committee from the Junior Chamber of Commerce further submitted a request for permission to use Deep Eddy on April 27, 28, and 29 for a show to be staged by the Acquatic Club of the University of Texas, the proceeds from same to be used by the Junior Chamber of Commerce for construction of a cover over the East Avenue swimming pool in order to make it usable throughout the year as a swimming pool. Councilman Thornberry moved that the request be granted, and the matter be referred to the City Manager and the Recreation Department to work out the details with the committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomen, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 147 It was the consensus of the City Council that the Mayor's proposal to write letters to our Congressmen, Senators, the Secretary of Treasury, and the Federal Reserve Board, asking that cities be considered when raising interest rates, be approved. A committee from the Senior Chamber of Commerce, composed of S, M.Price, Walter E. Long, Secretary, and others, was present and tendered the assistance of said organization to the City Council in speeding up the work of acquiring right-of-way from property owners on East Avenue for the interregional highway. The Mayor advised the committee that the services of their organization would be accepted and the City would call on them in the matter. Councilman Thornberry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Union Securities Corporation, acting by and through its Secretary, Kenneth H. Chalmers, for the account of Union Securities Corporation; Kidder Peabody & Co.; Coffin & Burr, Incorporated; Kean, Taylor & Co.; Eldredge & Co., Incorporated; R. S. Dickson & Company, Incorporated; Donald MacKinnon & Co., Inc.; Stroud & Company, Incorporated; and Fox, Reusch & Co., Inc., have this day submitted to the City Council the following proposal: March 4, 1948 To the City Council City of Austin, Texas Gentlemen: For your $3,120,000 of General Obligation Bonds as per your Notice of Sale and your Prospectus dated February 14, 1948, we will pay you par and accrued interest from March 16, 1948, to date of delivery plus a cash premium of $ None. - Bonds maturing from July 1, 1949, to July 1, 1951, inclusive, shall bear interest at the rate of 3% per annum, interest amounting to $20,745.00. Bonds maturing from July 1, 1952, to July 1, 1963, inclusive, shall bear interest at the rate of 24% 1% per annum, interest amounting to $313,740.00. Bonds maturing from July 1, 1964, to July 1, 1973, inclusive, shall bear interest at the rate of 22% per annum, interest amounting to $747,662.50 Total interest cost from March 16, 1948 to final maturity under this bid Less: Cash premium bia Net interest cost $1,082,147.50 None $1,082,147.50 Effective interest rate 2.4295% 14 148 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS No bond shall be optional for redemption prior to maturity. This bid is based upon the information as to date of issue, principal maturities, delivery, place of payment, etc., as contained in your official Notice of Sale and in the "Supplementary Information" dated February 14,1948, issued by you. Specific reference is made to your statement that the bonds will be ready for delivery immediately after approval by the Attorney General, Registration by the Comptroller and approval by Wood, King and Dawson, Attorneys, New York City. It is estimated that delivery will be not later than April 10, 1948. Attached hereto is a Cashier's Check in the amount of $62,400 which is to be retained by you if we are awarded the bonds on this bid. You are to apply the check on the purchase price of the bonds when final delivery is made. In the event we fail or refuse to pay for the bonds, you are to cash the check as full and complete liquidated damages. In the event the bonds are not awarded to us, the check is to be returned to us immediately. and Respectfully submitted: UNION SECURITIES CORPORATION By /s/ Kenneth H. Chalmers, Secretary For the account listed below: Union Securities Corporation Kidder, Peabody & Co. Coffin & Burr, Incorporated Kean, Taylor & Co. Eldredge & Co., Incorporated R. S. Dickson & Company, Incorporated Donald MacKinnon & Co., Inc. Stroud & Company, Incorporated Fox, Reusch & Co., Inc. WHEREAS, the said bid and proposal of Union Securities Corporation for the account of Union Securities Corporation; Kidder Peabody & Co.; Coffin & Burr, Incorporated; Kean, Taylor & Co.; Eldredge & Co., Incorporated; R. S. Dickson & Company, Incorporated; Donald MacKinnon & Co., Inc.; Stroud & Company, Incorporated; and Fox, Reusch & Co., Inc., was the most advantageous bia submitted to the City Council for the purchase of the aforesaid bonds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said proposal of Union Securities Corporation for the account of Union Securities Corporation; Kidder Peabody & Co.; Coffin & Burr, Incorporated; Kean, Taylor & Co.; Eldredge & Co., Incorporated; R. S. Dickson & Company, Incorporated; Donald MacKinnon & Co., Inc.; Stroud & Company, Incorporated; and Fox, Reusch & Co., Inc., to purchase $3,120,000.00 City of Austin General Obligation Bonds as per the City's Notice of Sale and Prospectus dated February 14, 1948, at the price and upon the terms of said proposal be and the same is hereby accepted and Union Securities Corporation for the account of Union Securities Corporation; Kidder Peabody & Co.; Coffin & Burr, Incorporated; Kean, Taylor & Co.; Eldredge & Co., Incorporated; R.S.Dickson & Company, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 149 Incorporated; Donald MacKinnon & Co., Inc.; Stroud & Company, Incorporated; and Fox Reusch & Co., Inc., be awarded the sale of said bonds; 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 sell to Union Securities Corporation for the account of Union Securities Corporation; Kidder Peabody & Co.; Coffin & Burr, Incorporated; Kean, Taylor & Co.; Eldredge & Co., Incorporated; R. S. Dickson & Company, Incorporated; Donald MacKinnon & Co., Inc.; Stroud & Company, Incorporated; and Fox, Reusch & Co., Inc., the $3,120,000.00 of General Obligation Bonds of the City of Austin as per the City's Notice of Sale and Prospectus dated February 14, 1948, at par and accrued interest from March 16, 1948, to date of delivery according to the terms of said bid hereinbefore set out. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Noes: None Councilman Thornberry The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Thornberry: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF $336,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING FIRE STATIONS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN MAY 23, 1946, AND IS DULY RECORDED AT LENGTH IN ORDINANCE BOOK "M", PAGE 193 ET SEQ., OF THE OR- DINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 150 150 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Thornberry: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A LOW WATER BRIDGE ACROSS THE COLORADO RIVER BELOW LAKE AUSTIN AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS AND RIGHTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Thornberry: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($170,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING EXTENSIONS, ADDITIONS AND BETTERMENTS TO THE ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER WORKS AND SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS . 151 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion was seconded byCouncilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Thornberry: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING FIRE STATIONS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; PRO- VIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Countilman Thornberry Noes: None. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 152 The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Thornberry: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING PUBLIC PARKS AND PUBLIC PLAYGROUNDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND REPAIRING BUILDINGS AND OTHER RECREATION FACILITIES OF SAID PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS, AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thornberry moved. that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Thornberry: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,750,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, AND REPAIRING PUBLIC FREE SCHOOL BUILDINGS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SAID SCHOOLS; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS الله حلم 153 The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman. Thornberry Noes : None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Thornberry: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE STREETS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, INCLUDING PAVING OR RESURFACING THE SAME, AND FOR BUILDING BRIDGES, CULVERTS, STORM SEWERS AND DRAINS NECESSARY TO THE PROPER IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None ( 3 154 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Thornberry: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING EXTEN SIONS, ADDITIONS, AND BETTERMENTS TO THE WATER WORKS, AND SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Thornberry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bartholomew and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The application of MRS. CLEMMIE G. BROWN, 2605 Fredericksburg Road, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 1947 Model 4-door Ford Sedan, Motor No. 71GA-341767, State License No. JB-6107, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Glass moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes : Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The application of SABATINO SCONCI, 3608 Munson Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Johnson moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 155 The application of RODNEY RANSOM SANFORD, 4504 Avenue H, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Johnson moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes : Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The application of WILLARD H. JORDAN, 2211 Post Road, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Johnson moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes : Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry None The application of SOUTHERN WOOD BOWER, 2201 Chestnut Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Council- man Johnson moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of GEORGE NICHOLS, Colored, 1166-A Waller Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Johnson moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes : Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The application of CURTIS B. COLLINS, Colored, 1705 East 12th Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Johnson moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes : Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The application of FERRIS LAWRENCE CONNER, Colored, 1916 East 7th Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Johnson moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None An appeal by HERBERT A. WHISENANT, Manor Texas, on his application for a taxicab driver's permit was heard. Councilman Johnson moved that the said Herbert A. Whisenant be granted a 90-days probationery permit to drive a taxicab, and that he report to the Chief of Police in the meantime. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 156 An appeal by HAROLD BARNARD, 901 Lambie Street, on his application for a taxicab driver's permit, recommended for denial, was heard. After considering the facts in the case, Councilman Johnson moved that appellant be grant- ed a 90-days probationary taxicab driver's permit, and that he report to the Chief of Police in the meantime. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The following application for a private boat license, duly approved by the Navigation Board, was submitted: Owner Prewitt, J. T., 504 Power Street Description Wolverine, Outboard, 1941 Model, Johnson, 5-passenger Councilman Glass moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None The following memorandum was submitted by the City Manager: "March 4, 1948 Memorandum to : Guiton Morgan, City Manager Memorandum from: J. E. Motheral, Director of Public Works The final subdivision plat of Worley Addition has been completed and was approved by the City Plan Commission on February 19, 1948. We have memoranda from water, sewer, gas, and street superintendents stating that the subdivider has complied with their respective parts of the subdivision regulations. It is recommended that this plat be formally accepted by the City Council. (Sgd.) J. E. Motheral Approved: (Sgd) Guiton Morgan City Manager 11 Councilman Bartholomew then offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: /5/ 157 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS That the final plat of the subdivision known as "Worley Addition", approved by the City Plan Commission of the City of Austin on February 19,1948, be and the same is hereby accepted and authorized to be filed of record in the office of the County Clerk of Travis County, Texas, in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Texas and the ordinances of the City of Austin, and that this action of the City Council be indicated by appropriate notation, signed by the Mayor, on the original plat of said subdivision prior to its recording in the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes : Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry None The following memorandum was submitted by the City Manager: "March 4, 1948 Memorandum to : Guiton Morgan, City Manager Memorandum from: J. E. Motheral, Director of Public Works The final subdivision plat of Wilder Addition, Section 1, has been completed and was approved by the City Plan Commission on February 19, 1948. We have memoranda from water, sewer, gas, and street superintendents stating that the subdivider has complied with their respective parts of the subdivision regulations. It is recommended that this plat be formally accepted by the City Council. (Sgd.) J. E. Motheral Approved: (Sgd) Guiton Morgan City Manager 11 Councilman Bartholomew offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the final plat of the subdivision known as "Wilder Addition, Section 1", approved by the City Plan Commission of the City of Austin on February 19, 1948, be and the same is hereby accepted and authorized to be filed of record in the office of the County Clerk of Travis County, Texas, in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Texas and the ordinances of the City of Austin, and that this action of the City Council be indicated by appropriate notation, signed by the Mayor, on the original plat of said subdivision prior to its recording in the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 158 Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The following resolution was submitted: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the following named persons owed delinquent taxes to the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the City Assessor and Collector has collected the amounts shown herein for the years indicated: C. T. Johnson Jeanette Wood et al Clovis Ballard Joseph T. Blakeslee M. Z. Campbell Robert Ledeen Horace Glass R. L. Robinson Wendell D. Faulkner, Jr. W. H. Whitaker Charles P. Luck 1945 and 1946 $ 11.49 1946 4.50 1940 thru 1946 38.68 1945 4.00 1941, 1944, 1945, 1946 1.19 1945 and 1946 24.74 1936 .55 1944, 1945, 1946 11.98 1943 7.36 1942 2.65 192.14 33.22 1943 thru 1946 1.37 1945 and 1946 103.55 1940 thru 1942 .91 Reigh Thames 1946 3.50 Eugene M. Fox 1943 and 1946 5.24 Doyle Baldridge 1940 thru 1942 17.55 Carey Rushing 1942 4.72 1943 .69 1944 5.29 $475.32 Ella A. MacDonald Joe T. Mattingly H. N. James James Edwards 1931 thru 1946 1930 thru 1937 and J. D. Bazemore David E. Barker WHEREAS, on the above accounts penalties and interest in the sum of $78.86 was collected; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Tax Assessor and Collector be and is hereby authorized and directed to clear the above accounts as paid for all years indicated. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes : None Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was then recessed, subject to call of the Mayor. Attest! Hallie Mi Hella CITY CLERK Approved: Jom Milla. MAYOR