234 230 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting April 01, 1948 10:30 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 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; Trueman E. O'Quinn, City Attorney; J. E. Motheral, Director of Public Works; and R. D. Thorp, Chief of Police. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. A committee from the Senior Chamber of Commerce, with Joe Carrington as spokesman, came before the Council and submitted the following written recommendations relative to the proposed coliseum: Austin, Texas March 31, 1948 To the Members of the City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas The Coliseum Committee of the Austin Chamber of Commerce at a meeting Monday, March 29th, followed the suggestion of the Council that a meeting be held of the Chamber's Committee to study ideas related to the proposed building and make recommendations to the Council pertaining to the proposed building. The following recommendations are respectfully submitted to the Council for consid- eration: 1. The building to have a concrete floor. This type of floor will make the building more useful for events other than just livestock purposes. The concrete floor can be covered with some type of material for livestock events. 2. Bleacher seats be left temporarily off the south side of the building. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 231 231 3. Permanent seats be erected on both ends of building. Toilet facilities to be placed underneath these bleachers. 4. Protective wall to be erected for protection of spectators. This wall could be of portable nature and would be placed between the arena and the spectators; and The Coliseum Committee further recommends, for the sake of economy, the following be done: 1. Eliminate the stage from plans. This will not be needed since the fine arts will not be using this building. A stage will not benefit the recreational activities. For meetings held in the building, a raised portable platform will suffice. 2. Use corrugated asbestos instead of masonry walls. Masonry to be used only for a certain height to be determined by the architects. 3. Re-vamp sheds. Sheds will not be needed for cattle. Covered area will be needed with tie racks. Partition panels can be constructed for use in penning hogs and other animals. If possible, larger panels could be constructed for use in horse shows. 4. Space for future kitchen be provided. 5. Pipe and wiring be installed for heating units. 6. Office space be provided. The Coliseum Committee of the Chamber of Commerce favors the suggestion of the Council that the building framework be commenced as soon as possible and practical. The Committee were thanked for their suggestions and were asked to meet with the Junior Chamber of Commerce Committee to consider their recommendations. A group of property owners in Westfield Addition, with Roswell Miller as spokesman, came before the Council and presented a petition in writing, asking for a hearing to review recent recommended tax values and decisions of the Equalization Board, The group were advised to file their protests in writing and same would be considered by the City Council at the time tax appeals are heard. The public hearing on the application of Raymond Campi to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the following particular : To amend the USE designation of the following described property so as to change the same from C# Commercial District to C-2" Commercial District: 232 232 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Lot 18, Block B, Raymond Subdivision, Outlor 2, Division 28, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, known as 1118 West 6th Street, was duly opened. The following appeared and spoke in favor of the change substantially as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Campi, proponents, who plead for the change on the grounds that they bough this property next door to their present place of business and residence about two years ago and have just completed a very modern building for three stores, one of which will be used for the retail liquor store which they wish to put in, with no drinking on the premises; and that this property is in the vicinity of a community center. The following appeared in opposition to the change, as follows: A large group of residents and property owners in the vicinity, who declared that they did not want the zone change, and that a liquor store across the street from the Joan of Arc Courts, where there are a number of children would be very undesirable. All property owners and other interested persons having been given an opportunity to be heard, Councilman Thornberry moved that the hearing be closed and the action of the Board of Adjustment be sustained and the change be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson, and the same carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The public hearing on the application of C. A. Maufrais to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the following particular: To amend the USE designation of the following described property so as to change the same from A Residence District to Commercial District: 2.93 acres and 44 acre tract out of Lot 11, Block B, Bouldin Subdivision, Isaac Decker League, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, located on east side of Fredericksburg Road south of Barton Springs Road, was duly opened. No property owner or other interested person appearing to protest the change, Councilman Bartholomew moved that the hearing be closed and the action of the Board of Adjustment be sustained and the change be granted; and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None 233 233 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The public hearing on the application of V. A. Cuneo, Mrs. Minnie West, and Mrs. C. H. Teich, by Herman Jones, Attorney, to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the following particular : To amend the USE designation of the following described property so as to change the same from "A" Residence District to #C# Commercial District: Lots 35, 36, and 37, Duval Heights (except portions owned by State of Texas for highway purposes), being located at the southeast corner of intersection of State Highway No. 20, State Highway No. 29, and the Middle Fiskville Road, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, was duly opened. No property owner or other interested person appearing to protest the change, Councilman Johnson moved that the hearing be closed and the action of the Board of Adjustment be sustained and the change be granted; and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The public hearing on the application of Ed Meier to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the following particular: To amend the USE designation of the following described property so as to change the same from "A" Residence District to "C# Commercial District: Lots 23 to 28, inclusive, of Block B, Murray Place, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, located at the southwest corner of North Loop Boulevard and Huisache Street, was duly opened. No property owner or other interested person appearing to protest the change, Councilman Thornberry moved that the hearing be closed and the action of the Board of Adjustment be sustained and the change be granted; and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The public hearing on the application of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Prowse, by Gibson Randle, Attorney, to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the following particular: To amend the USE designation of the following described property so as to change the same from "A" Residence District to C# Com mercial District: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 234 234 A tract of land 142 x 125 located at the northeast corner of Duval and East 43rd Streets, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, was duly opened. No property owner or other interested person appearing to protest the change, Councilman Bartholomew moved that the hearing be closed and the action of the Board of Adjustment be sustained and the change be granted; and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The following report of the Board of Adjustment was received: "ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AUSTIN, TEXAS ZONING CHANGE RECOMMENDATION. I. II. Applicant: Father Francis R. Weber, Director of Holy Cross Hospital Referred to the Board by the City Council on : March 18, 1948 Property affected : A 14-acre tract of land out of Outlot 48, Division "B", being located in the 2600 block of East 19th Street. III. To be changed IV. V. VI. From : A Residence District and First Height and Area District To : "B" Residence District and First Height and Area District Considered by the Board on : March 30, 1948 Parties appearing: For : Father Francis R. Weber, Ella Moore, Birdie Gilliland, and Allison Benford, Against: None Action of the Board: Change recommended. For the following reasons: 1. This application is for a change of zoning on a 14-acre tract of land for the purpose of erecting thereon a hospital for Negroes to replace the present hospital located elsewhere in the City, which has been condemned as a fire hazard. 235 235 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 2. Several owners of adjacent property appeared in favor of the change and no opposition was expressed at the meeting; however, one letter of protest was filed by an owner of property north of this tract. 3. The applicant affirms that development will be in the center of the tract at the present time with driveways and park areas on the other portion. 4. Since this property is now zoned as "A" Residence District, no hospital would be permitted and such a development could not be made unless it were a "B" Residence District. The Board deemed that since there is a demand for hospital facilities for Negroes and there being no available tract of sufficient size and desirable location zoned as "B" Residence District, it would be in the interest of the community to change the zoning classification of this tract in order to permit such an institution to be developed. : (Sgd) H. F. Kuehne Chairman. A Councilman Thornberry moved that a public hearing on the above change in zoning be called for Thursday, April 22, 1948, at 11:00 A. M. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The following report of the Board of Adjustment was received: #ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AUSTIN, TEXAS ZONING CHANGE RECOMMENDATION . I. II. Applicant: Lewis R. Fisher Referred to the Board by the City Council on: March 18, 1948 Property affected: Lots 11 to 19, Block 2; Lots 1 to 17, Block 3; and Lots 1 to 7, Block 4, of Carrington Subdivision, being the property located between West 19th and West 22nd Streets from a point 160 feet west of Cliff Street to the alley east of David Street. III. To be changed. From: A Residence District To : "B-1" Residence District IV. Considered by the Board on: March 30, 1948 236 236 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS V. Parties appearing: 1 For : Lewis R. Fisher and Mrs. B. R. Shield VI. Against: Donald P. Stevens for himself, Mrs. Brace and Mrs. Maxwell, J. C. Hinsley for O. H. Radkey, R. B. Thrasher for Mrs. Jas. E. Hill and for the Hill Estate and Dr. Jas. Kilgore, Andy P. Montgomery, Mrs. G. M. Howell, Dr. J. T.Patterson, Jas. E. H111 Action of the Board: Change not recommended. For the following reasons: 1. This is an outgrowth of previous requests for a change in the zoning classification of the property at 1909 Cliff Street, on which applications both the Board of Adjustment and the City Council have held hearings and no changes were recommended by the Board nor made by the Council due to the fact that the previous applications were gigorously protested by a large number of property owners in this neighborhood and also because this would have been a spot zone to legalize a violation of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. At a lengthy hearing on the new application which covers a large area, including the properties of a considerable number of residents who had previously appeared in opposition and others who added their protests to those who had previously protested, it seemed that the principal purpose of this application was to change the zoning of property to "B-1" Residence District for the sole benefit of the University of Texas on the contention that there was a great demand in this area for housing of University students. 3. The claims of the applicant, however, were refuted by residents in this area and members of the faculty of the University of Texas, and the definite assurance that this area would be developed for University housing should it be made possible was shown to be very questionable. 4. In view of the various arguments pro and con that were presented to the Board and a careful study of the area in which this property is located, the Board deemed that this change was not in response to any public demand by the property owners in this area nor in response to any particular demand for University housing, and that the predominating characteristics of the area are planned for residential purposes and no valid reason was advanced to justify such a change in conflict with the rights of the property owners and established policy of zoning to create stable districts where residents may be secure in the enjoyment of their property, and that this change would apparently benefit directly and principally one property owner. (Sgd) H. F. Kuehne Chairman. fl CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 237 237 Councilman Thornberry moved that a public hearing on the above change in zoning be called for Thursday, April 22, 1948, at 11:00 A. M. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The following report of the Board of Adjustment was received: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AUSTIN, TEXAS ZONING CHANGE RECOMMENDATION Applicant: W. A. Driscoll and W. D. Moritz I. II. Referred to the Board by the City Council on: February 19, 1948 Property affected: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, Block 5, Lee's Hill Subdivision, being a triangular tract located between Alice Avenue and Bellvue Avenue south of West 42nd Street. III. To be changed IV. V. VI. From: A Residence District and First Height and Area District To : "C" Commercial District and First Height and Area District Considered by the Board on: March 4, 1948, and March 30, 1948 Parties appearing: For : W. A. Driscoll and W. D. Moritz Against: Wm. M. Hanley and Mrs. Mattie Bailey Action of the Board: Above change recommended For the following reasons: 1. This application is for a change of zoning on a triangular tract of land facing 91.3 feet on West 42nd Street, 175 feet on Bellvue Avenue, and 200 feet on Alice Avenue, with the south point of the intersection of Alice Avenue and Bellvue Avenue, the applicants affirming that the property is not suitable for residential development. 2. At the first hearing on this application, opposition was expressed by several adjacent property owners, and the question of deed restrictions was brought up. 3. At the last meeting, the applicants affirmed that an examination of the deed and abstract discloses the fact that there 234 238 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS are no deed restrictions against commercial uses on this property but only against churches, Negroes, and the sale of alcohol- ic beverages. 4. After careful investigation and study, the Board deemed that this property is not suitable for residential development, and therefore, recommends a change to #C# Commercial District provided it remains in a First Height and Area District, which requires a setback of buildings to prevent a traffic hazard; and with the sug- gestion that if it is possible this property should be purchased by the City for park purposes because of the great amount of traffic on Alice Avenue, which is a through artery connecting with the Burnet Highway, and the fact that no satisfactory use of this property can be made either for residential or commercial purposes because of its shape, its small size, and the small buildable area, and adverse effect on traffic conditions. (Sgd) H. F. Kuehne Chairman. Councilman Thornberry moved that a public hearing on the above change in zoning be called for Thursday, April 22, 1948, at 11:00 A. M. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The following report of the Board of Adjustment was received: "ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AUSTIN, TEXAS ZONING CHANGE RECOMMENDATION I. II. Applicant: S. R. Fulmore, Agent for various property owners. Referred to the Board by the City Council on: March 18, 1948 Property affected: Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, Block A; Lots 1, 2, Block B, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 17, 18, 19, 20, Block C; Lots 1 and 3, Block D; Lots 1, 2, 3, Block I; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Block H; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Block G; Lot 1, Block F; all being in Plaza Place and located on the east and west sides of Shirley Avenue from south of Brentwood Street to Raymond and Canion Streets. III. To be changed From : A Residence District To : C Commercial District 237 239 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS IV. Considered by the Board on: March 30, 1948 V. Parties appearing: VI. For : S. R. Fulmore and Chas. Herring for Mrs. Claudia T. Johnson Against: A. B. Beddow, Mr. McVey, J. L. Milton Action of the Board: Change not recommended For the following reasons: 1. This application is for the extension of the present commercial zone along the Dallas Highway eastward to include all lots except one abutting Shirley Avenue in Plaza Place Subdivision which lies adjacent to the Southern Pacific Railroad and the Dallas Highway. The Subdivision plat filed by the Austin Development Company, which was approved by the City Plan Commission, established a commercial zone along the Dallas Highway 125 feet in depth and so indicated on the plat. All the remaining lots in the Subdivision were to be residential lots with restrictions providing for their use in this manner, except with reservations that the developer could remove these restrictions under certain conditions. 2. At the hearing, several property owners owning property in this Subdivision expressed opposition to this change, claiming they had bought their property on the representation that this was a residential subdivision and did not want any further commercial encroachment upon their property The lot excepted from this application is still under the ownership of the Austin Development Company, which also expressed opposition to this change through A. B. Beddow. • 3. After careful study and consideration, the Board deemed that under these circumstances and conditions there is no justification for creating another large commercial area in possible violation of deed restrictions and against the wishes of property owners, and further deemed that to establish such a large area would add to the traffic congestion and hazards due to the peculiar layout of the subdivision where it abuts on the Dallas Highway because of the fact that Shirley Avenue is a dead-end street at the north and south ends and where egress of all the traffic into the Dallas Highway is concentrated at two points by the convergence of four of the major streets at two exits on the Highway. (Sgd) H. F. Kuehne Chairman. If Councilman Thornberry moved that a public hearing on the above change in zoning be called for Thursday, April 22, 1948, at 11:00 A. M The motion carried by the following vote: • Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 240 240 The application of Morin M. Scott, A. C. Cade, and Walter Hunter, Lessees, and Dr. Ben Eppright, owner, respectively, of the property located at the southwest corner of 19th and San Antonio Streets, known as the Varsity Grill, for change in zoning from "Cif Commercial District to "C-1 Commercial District, together with the report of the Board of Adjustment on the matter, dated November 10, 1947, recommending that the change be not granted, was resubmitted; the same having been held in abeyance, at the request of applicants. Councilman Thornberry moved that a public hearing on the above change in zoning be called for Thursday, April 22, 1948, at 11:00 A. M. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of Mrs. W. T. (Elsie) Hampton and A. D. Carroll for change in zoning, from "A" Residence District to "B" Residence District, of property located at the southeast corner of Brackenridge and Live Oak Streets, was received. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the matter be referred to the Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of J. M. Patterson, Jr., for Travis C. Cook and J.W.Gregs, for change in zoning, from "A" Residence District to "D" Industrial District, of a tract of land west of the Georgetown Highway and north of Koenig Lane, was received. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the matter be referred to the Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and. Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The application of Mrs. S. E. Hudson (Martha W.) for change in zoning, from A to #C#, of property located at 608 West 7th Street, was received. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the matter be referred to the Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None Councilman Bartholomew 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, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 241 241 AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, 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 "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT OF 104 x125 OUT OF LOT 6, BLOCK 14, MAAS ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; 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 Bartholomew 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 Bartholomew 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 Bartholomew 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 Mayor Miller announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Johnson introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAME; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN ΜΑΥ 6, 1937, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "K", PAGES 159-179, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 12(b) OF ARTICLE III RELATING TO STOP SIGN LOCATIONS AND SECTION 23(d) OF ARTICLE IV RELATING TO LOADING ZONE LOCATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 242 242 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 Noes: None Councilman Thornberry Mayor Miller announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The application of WILLARD L. PANNELL, 602 Academy Drive, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Master Sedan Chevrolet, Motor No. EAA-158022, State License No. JD-2147, 1947 Model, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry 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 ALBERT DOUGLAS FRANKLIN, Colored, 1192 Angelina Street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Thornberry 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 following application for private boat license, duly approved by the Navigation Board, was submitted: Owner Description - Josey, William Ernest 10 Scott Crescent Home-made, open launch, 1940 Model, Mariel Ford V-8, 5-passenger Councilman Bartholomew 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 Councilman Bartholomew offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) 243 243 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WHEREAS, the City of Austin has paid bonds amounting to $285,500.00, together with matured interest coupons on its bonded debt in the aggregate amount of $198,052.54, as follows: BONDS INTEREST DESCRIPTION NUMBERS AMOUNT COUPONS TOTAL 1910 School $ 500.00 $ 500.00 1915 Ridgetop School District 1918 School 250.00 250.00 47-48 $ 2,000.00 150.00 2,150.00 1918 Sewage Disposal Plant 141-145 2,500.00 1,500.00 ,000.00 1921 Hospital 22 1,000.00 540.00 1,540.00 1924 Incinerator 35-36 2,000.00 750.00 2,750.00 1928 Hospital 1928 Sanitary Sewer 1924 School 1924 Water Filtration 1926 School 1928 School 1928 Street Improvement 1928 Airport 1928 Fire Stations 1928 Parks & Playgrounds 1928 Hospital 1929 Street Improvement 5-1 160-171 12,000.00 16,750.00 28,750.00 174-186 13,000.00 6,100.00 19,100.00 76-81 6,000.00 4,061.25 10,061.25 Jan.1 47-50 4,000.00 2,252.50 6,252.50 132-141 10,000.00 7,392.50 17,392.50 78-83 6,000.00 4,271.25 10,271.25 33-35 3,000.00 1,885.00 4,885.00 33-35 3,000.00 1,885.00 4,885.00 33-35 3,000.00 1,882.50 4,882.50 Nov.1 23-24 2,000.00 1,225.00 3,225.00 19 1,000.00 255.00 1,255.00 208-225 18,000.00 15,081.25 33,081.25 1929 Sanitary Sewer 5-1 100-108 9,000.00 7,220.00 16,220.00 1929 Parks & Playgrounds 5-1 79-85 7,000.00 5,795.00 12,795.00 1929 Fire Stations 5-1 13 1,000.00 617.50 1,617.50 1929 Street Improvement 12-16 214-233 20,000.00 17,907.50 37,907.50 1929 Sanitary Sewer 12-16 64-69 6,000.00 5,177.50 11,177.50 1929 Parks & Playgrounds12-16 55-59 5,000.00 4,441.25 9,441.25 1929 Abattoir 12-16 28-29 2,000.00 1,995.00 3,995.00 1931 Street Improvement 234-255 22,000.00 21,755.00 43,755.00 1931 Sanitary Sewer 35-37 3,000.00 3,063.75 6,063.75 1931 Parks & Playgrounds 67-72 6,000.00 6,270.00 12,270.00 1932 Library 46-49 4,000.00 5,150.00* 9,150.00 1932 Fire Stations 15 1,000.00 1,775.00 2,775.00 1935 Public Market 34-37 4,000.00 1,600.00 5,600.00 1936 School 151-167 17,000.00 5,745.00 22,745.00 1936 Parks & Playgrounds 38-41 4,000.00 690.00 4,690.00 1937 Fire Stations 46-50 5,000.00 1,512.50 6,512.50 1938 School Refunding 41-45 5,000.00 750.00 5,750.00 1938 School 129-146 18,000.00 6,125.00 24,125.00 1939 School 112-128 17,000.00 5,440.00 22,440.00 1940 Hospital 115-135 21,000.00 6,327.50 27,327.50 1942 Airport 75-94 20,000.00 7,080.00 27,080.00 1947 Airport Hangars & Imp. 133.19 133.19 1947 Electric Plant & System 1,752.97 1,752.97 1947 Highway Rights-of-Way 2,674.82 2,674.82 1947 Parks, Playgrounds & Rec. 1947 Sanitary Sewerage System 132.59 132.59 2,576.62 2,576.62 1947 School 5,661.73 5,661.73 1947 Street Improvements 1,043.79 1,043.79 1947 Water Plant & System 908.08 908.08 $285,500.00 $198,052.54 $483,552.54 *Public Library Coupon #30, Bond #150 244 244 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WHEREAS, such payments of bonds and interest coupons have been duly recorded on its bond registers and other books of account, and verified by the examination and audit of certified public accountants; Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to destroy, or cause to be destroyed, by cremation in the City Incinerator, before witnesses all such bonds and interest coupons having been fully recorded and verified as above stated. , 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 offered 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 WILLOWBROOK DRIVE across East 40th Street intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Willowbrook Drive. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in WEST 24TH STREET across Parkway Easement intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be 10 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said West 24th Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (3) A gas main in ALEXANDER AVENUE from a point 55 feet south of Manor Road north to Manor Road, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Alexander Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 45 245 (4) A gas main in MANOR ROAD from Alexander Avenue westerly 18 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 8 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Manor Road, Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (5) A gas main in SYCAMORE DRIVE from Chestnut Avenue easterly 810 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 1 foot north of and parallel to the south property line of said Sycamore Drive. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (6) A gas main in HALFPENNY ROAD from Sycamore Drive southerly 235 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Halfpenny Road. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (7) A gas main in SPRINGDALE ROAD from a point 42 feet north of Milburn Lane northerly to Lyons Road, the centerline of which gas main shall be 8.5 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said Springdale Road. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (8) A gas main in LYONS ROAD from Springdale Road easterly 150 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Lyons Road. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless 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 notless 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 246 246 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 Mr. Clifford H. James, architect, came before the Council and submitted the following recommendations, which he requested be carried out in the interest of the public welfare: (1) that inspection of elevators in public buildings be required as a safety measure, it being claimed by engineers that the rough manner in which some elevators are handled by the operators may cause the breaking of a cable; and (2) that it be broughtto the attention of the Parent-Teacher Associations and the parents of children that some of the comic books being sold on the news stands are a contributing cause of juvenile delinquency and that the sale of same should be made unprofitable to the news dealers. The recommendation regarding the inspection of elevators was referred to the City Manager and the Building Inspector for investigation, and the City Manager was directed to contact the various owners of elevators, by letter, advising them of the suggestion that has been made. Councilman Bartholomew offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin holds an easement for the construction and maintenance of a certain six (6) foot storm sewer easement across a portion of Hancock Park, a subdivision of a portion of Outlot 22, Division C, of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Hancock Park of record in Book 4, page 345, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin does not now need or desire an easement across said parcel of land; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed, in the name of the City of Austin, to release and quitclaim the six (6) foot storm sewer easement across a portion of Hancock Park, a subdivision of a portion of Outlot 22, Division C, of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Hancock Park of record in Book 4, at page 345, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, the centerline of said six (6) foot storm sewer easement being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the west line of Lot 7 of said Hancock Park, same being the east line of Red River Street and CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 247 247 from which point of beginning an iron stake at the northwest corner of said Lot 7 bears N. 38°26 E. 66.9 feet; THENCE S. 82°04′ E. 160.0 feet to a point; THENCE S. 64°04 E. 170.0 feet to a point; THENCE S. 84°04 E. 315.0 feet to a point; and THENCE N. 72°56' E. 90.0 feet to point of termination in the east line of Lot 23 of the aforementioned subdivision, same being the west line of Kim Lane, and from which point of termination an iron stake at the northeast corner of said Lot bears Ν. 30°29 Ε. 10.0 feet. 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 offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, John Broad is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 203 West 7th Street, and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lot 8, Block 71, 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 hereinabove enumerated be granted to said John Broad, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the northwest corner of the above described property; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of West 7th Street to a point 12 feet north of the south curb line; thence in an easterly direction and parallel to the centerline of West 7th Street approximately 46 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of West 7th Street to the northeast corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said John Broad, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a 4-foot walkway within the outer boundaries of the above described working space, 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 248 248 floor within the walkway, the Contractor shall upon notice from the Building Inspector immediately place such a wood floor and substantially support same to prevent sagging under load. (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 "No Parking" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (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 plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (7) 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. (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 sidewalk barricades, materials, equipment, and other obstructions shall be removed not later than June 1, 1948. (10) 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. (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 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 Contractor's expense. (13) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), which shall protect, 241 249 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 exericse or abuse 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. 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 Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Frank Rundell is the Contractor for the alteration of a building located at 622 Colorado Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lot 7, Block 71, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the alteration 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 Frank Rundell, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Space Beginning on the east line of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Colorado Street to a point 5 feet west of the west curb line; thence in a northerly direction and parallel to the centerline of Colorado Street approximately 15 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Colorado Street to the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of West 7th Street to a point 5 feet south of the south curb line; thence in a westerly direction and parallel to the centerline of West 7th Street approximately 25 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of West 7th Street to the north line of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Frank Rundell, 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, south, and west lines of the above describ- ed space, such guard rail to be at least 4 feet high and substantially CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 256 250 braced and anchored. (The Contractor will also be permitted to use one parking meter space immediately in front of the barricade on West 7th Street side for the delivery or removal of materials during construction work). (2) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (3) 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. (4) 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. (5) 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 shall be removed not later than May 15, 1948. (6) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein granted, or to require the erection of installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (7) 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. (8) 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 Contractor's expense. (9) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), 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 or abuse 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. , 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 251 251 Councilman Glass offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That Guiton Morgan, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute in behalf of the City of Austin a general warranty deed, conveying to Assad G. Ferris and Nick J. Ferris, both of Travis County, Texas, for a consideration of Forty-eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000.00) in cash, 1.93 acres of land out of the Isaac Decker League abutting South Lamar Boulevard on the west side, all in accordance with the terms of a deed, draft of which is attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution for all purposes. (Copy of Deed attached) THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS : : KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the City of Austin, a municipal corporation situated in the County of Travis, State of Texas, acting by and through its City Manager, Guiton Morgan, duly authorized by the City Council of said City by resolution duly passed, for and in consideration of Forty-eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000.00), receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and confessed, and for which no lien, expressed or implied, is retained, has granted, sold and conveyed, and by these presents does grant, sell and convey unto Assad G. Ferris and Nick J. Ferris, both of Travis County, Texas, the following described property, to-wit: A 1.93 acre tract or parcel of land, same being a portion of the Isaac Decker League within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and being out of those certain tracts or parcels of land conveyed to the City of Austin by the following three deeds of conveyance: (1) by Henry Paggi by deed dated December 6, 1940, of record in Volume 660, pages 261-263, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; (2) by John F. Butler et al by deed dated June 28, 1941, of record in Volume 681, pages 199-203, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; and (3) by J. C. Powell et al by deed dated December 30, 1940, of record in Volume 666, pages 178-180, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, the said 1.93 acre tract or parcel of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at an iron stake in the west line of Lamar Boulevard and from which point of beginning the northeast corner of a 1.78 acre tract of land conveyed to Ben H. Powell by the City of Austin by deed dated February 18, 1943, of record in Volume 713, pages 96-98, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, bears S. 1847 W. 50.96 feet; Thence in a westerly direction N. 60°03' W. 357.12 feet to an iron stake for corner; CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 252 252 Thence N. 29°50 E. 250.00 feet to an iron stake for corner; Thence S. 60°02 E. 315.61 feet to an iron stake in the west line of Lamar Boulevard; Thence with the west line of Lamar Boulevard S. 20°47 W. at 71.18 feet pass an iron stake in the south line of said J. C. Powell to City of Austin tract of land, same being the north line of said Henry Paggi to City of Austin tract of land, in all a distance of 208.30 feet to an iron stake at an angle point in the west line of Lamar Boulevard; Thence continuing with the west line of Lamar Boulevard S. 18°47 W. 45.22 feet to the place of beginning. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above described tract of land, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereunto belonging, unto the said Assad G. Ferris and Nick J. Ferris, their heirs and assigns, forever; and the City of Austin does hereby bind itself and its successors to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said tract of land unto the said Assad G. Ferris and Nick J. Ferris, their heirs and assigns, against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same, or any part thereof. WITNESS the hand of the City of Austin by Guiton Morgan, its City Manager, attested by its City Clerk, with the seal hereunto affixed, this day of April, 1948. - Attest: CITY OF AUSTIN By City Manager City Clerk 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 It was the sense of the City Council that a public hearing be called for Thursday, April 15, 1948, on the proposal to changethe parking regulations on Guadalupe Street from 24th Street to 45th Street from angle parking to parallel parking; and the City Manager was instructed to have the notice of hearing published in the newspaper and copies sent to the abutting property owners. Councilman Bartholomew offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 253 253 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS THAT the following described tracts of land owned by the City of Austin, a municipal corporation, situated in Travis County, Texas, be and the same are hereby set aside and dedicated for use as public streets and thoroughfares in the City of Austin, said tracts being described as follows: Two (2) tracts or parcels of land, hereinafter designated as First Tract and Second Tract, each being a portion of the Isaac Decker League within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the First Tract being out of those certain tracts or parcels of land conveyed to the City of Austin by John F. Butler, et al by deed dated June 28, 1941, of record in Volume 681, pages 199-203, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; the Second Tract being out of those certain tracts or parcels of land conveyed to the City of Austin by the following two deeds of conveyance: (1) By the above mentioned deed from John F. Butler, et al to the City of Austin; and (2) By deed from Henry Paggi dated December 6, 1940, of record in Volume 660, pages 261-263, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, the said two (2) tracts or parcels of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: FIRST TRACT: BEGINNING at an iron stake on the north line of Butler Road, and from which point of beginning the southwest corner of a 1.78 acre tract of land conveyed to Ben H. Powell by deed dated February 18, 1943, of record in Volume 713, pages 96-98 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, bears S. 60°04 E. 50.00 feet; THENCE N. 29°50 E. 245.33 feet to an iron stake in the south line of said Second Tract, and from which iron stake another iron stake in a west line of the said John F. Butler, et al, to City of Austin tract of land bears N. 60°03′ W. 131.84 feet; THENCE with the south line of said Second Tract S.60°03' E. 50.00 feet to a fence corner, said point being the northwest corner of said Ben H. Powell 1.78 acre tract of land; THENCE with the west line of said B. H. Powell 1.78 acre tract of land S. 29°50 50 W. 245.28 feet to a point in the north line of Butler Road, said point being the southwest corner of said Ben H. Powell 1.78 acre tract of land; THENCE with the north line of Butler Road N. 60°04 W. 50.00 feet to the place of beginning containing 0.28 of one acre of land. SECOND TRACT: BEGINNING at an iron stake in the west line of Lamar Boulevard, and from which point of beginning an iron stake at an angle point in the west line of Lamar Boulevard bears N. 18°47 E. 45.22 feet; THENCE with the west line of Lamar Boulevard S. 18°47 W. 50.96 feet to a point for the northeast corner of the previously mentioned Ben H. Powell 1.78 acre tract of land; THENCE with the north line of said Ben H. Powell 1.78 acre tract of land and prolongation of same, N. 60°03' W. 473.66 feet to an iron stake in a west line of said John F.Butler, et al to City of Austin tract of land; 254 254 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS THENCE with the west line of said City of Austin tract of land., N. 29°35' E. at 32.35 feet pass an iron stake at a corner of said City of Austin tract of land in all a distance of 50.00 feet to an iron stake; THENCE easterly with a line coincident with the westerly prolongation of the south line of the Nick Ferris tract of land S. 60°03 E. at 107.06 feet pass an iron stake set at the southwest corner of the said Ferris tract, in all a distance of 464.18 feet to the place of beginning. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to file this Resolution in the office of the County Clerk of Travis County, Texas, giving notice to the public of the dedication for street purposes of the tract of land hereinabove described. 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 City Manager submitted the following tabulation of bids : "March 30, 1948 Memorandum to : Guiton Morgan, City Manager Memorandum from: J. E. Motheral, Director of Public Works Bids were received this morning for the construction of two sewage lift stations to be constructed on the Govalle main from East 5th Street to the Govalle School. Name of Contractor Moore Construction Company Holland Page E. B. Snead Construction Co. Richard Schmidt & Son Contract Contract "H" INGIN Working Days $17.356.00 $15,102.00 50 21,000.00 19,000.00 100 23,635.00 21,250.00 80 32,046.00 32,046.00 150 Moore Construction Company inserted a clause in their bid that, if they were awarded both contracts, 5% would be deducted from each of their bids, making the net total for Contract "G", $16,488.20, and the net bid for Contract "H", $14,346.90. We recommend that the contract be awarded to Moore Construction Company CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 255 255 for both the lift stations for a total net bid of $30,835.10. (Sgd) J. E. Motheral 11 Councilman Thornberry moved that the above recommendations of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works be approved and the contract for both lift stations be awarded to the Moore Construction Company, in the amount of $30,835.10. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bartholomew, Glass, Johnson, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Thornberry Noes: None The following report of the Board of Equalization was received: "March 31, 1948 City Council of the City of Austin Municipal Building Austin, Texas Gentlemen: In conformity with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Austin, the Board of Equalization, heretofore appointed by you, herewith submits its final report to the City Council after completion of the Board's work on the tax rolls of the City of Austin for the year 1947. The Board of Equalization met for business as soon as the City Tax Assessor and Collector had compiled all or any one of the assessment rolls of the City and the Board carefully examined said rolls and has properly and equitably adjusted and equalized the taxable values thereon. Numerous protests were heard and adjustments were made where, in the opinion of the Board, such changes were necessary to conform with the policy of seeing that all tax assessments were uniform and equal as provided by law. The Board of Equalization stands adjourned, subject to call of the City Council to render any assistance the Council may desire. Respectfully submitted (Sgd) H. W. Bull 11 L. Theo. Bellmont 11 Rickey Key 14 The above report was read and ordered filed, and the thanks of the Council extended to the Board of Equalization for their efficient work. APPROVI Jom mille Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed, subject to call of the Mayor. ATTEST Hall MelanCity Clerk