50502 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting July 05, 1951 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Drake presiding. Roll Call: Present: Absent: Council man Johnson, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Councilman Long Councilman White moved that since copies of the minutes of the last meeting of the City Council (as well as of the meeting of June 14th) have been furnished Council members by the City Clerk, the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that the two sets of minutes be adopted as read in the Clerk's report. Upon being seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, the motion was adopted by the Council and the two sets of Minutes (June 14, 1951, and June 28, 1951) so approved. At this point Councilman Long entered the Council Meeting. Pursuant to published notice for proposals for the City Audit, the Mayor opened the following two letters: July 5, 1951 "To the Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas "Dear Sirs: "We have received your Specifications for Audit of the City of Austin, Texas, for the Calendar Year 1951", and in that regard wish to furnish you with the following information: (1) If this firm should be engaged to perform the audit, our fee would be based on the following per diem rates: (a) $35.00 for a partner and (b) $25.00 for an employee of the firm. (2) Based upon our experience in making an examination of the cash receipts and disbursements of the City of Austin for 1947 and 1948, 5503 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS and your specifications, it is our opinion that the audit contemplated in your specifications can be completed at a cost not in excess of $15,000.00. "We wish to thank you for the consideration which has been extended to this firm. Yoursvery truly, (S) Wade, Barton & Marsh WADE, BARTON & MARSH" "Mr. Walter Seaholm City Manager City of Austin, Texas Dear Mr. Seaholm: "July 3, 1951 Re - 1951 Annual Audit "We have carefully reviewed the Specifications for Audit of the City of Austin, Texas for the Calendar Year 1951. "It is our opinion that Article C is not specific enough with regard to Paragraph 2 of same. It is not practical to audit the Purchasing Department in detail in comparing all bids to the actual invoices, nor will it bepossible for the Auditor to verify tha all goods purchased were properly received. A clarification to the Auditor selected by the City should be made in this connection to assure the Council that the contemplated work is accomplished. "The following Per-Diem rates are based upon an eight hour working day Supervising Accountant - Mr. Cox per man: $ 50.00 Junior and Semi-Senior Accountants necessary to accomplish this en- gagement 25.00 Secretaries and Checkers 15.00 "Therefore, the cost of the City Audit for 1951 will be dependent upon the amount of time required to complete the Audit in accordance with the Specifications coupled with good andit procedure. "It is difficult to approximate a cost for the engagement since certain work is now required that has not been done in the past while, at the same time, a substantial portion has been eliminated. #The consideration of our Firm by the Council will be appreciated. If further information is desired, kindly advise us. Very truly yours, HOWARD T. COX & COMPANY (S) Howard T. Cox Howard T. Cox" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 504 Councilman MacCorkle moved that the Council meet with the individual auditors next Tuesday, one to be here at 4:00P.M. and the other at 4:30 P.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman Johnson moved that the following applications for change of zoning be set for public hearing at MOSES J. KOURI, ADMINISTRATOR JIM EL KOURI ESTATE 11:00 A.M., July 26, 1951: F. J. McBRIDE 2516 Guadalupe E. of Lot 4, Outlot 50, Div. "D". To From "C-1" Commercial "C-2" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board on June 25, 1951. 911-913 W. 30th St. From "A" Residence Lots 2 and 3, Outlot 72, Div. "D", Robbins Subdivision. To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board on May 21 and June 11, 1951. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None MAYOR DRAKE stated he had asked JUDGE TOM JOHNSON to ask the Commissioners' Court if it would like to meet with the City Council and discuss the Welfare Question, if this met with the approval of the City Council. Councilman Long moved that the Council meet with the Commissioners' Court concerning the Welfare program and that Mayor Drake be authorized to set the time and place as convenient with the Commissioner's Court. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The City Manager submitted estimates of bond fund needs that must be provided in addition to the sale in July, 1951, that will meet the requirements for the remainder of the year and for the first three months of 1952. (Copy of this breakdown is on file in the City Clerk's Office under BONDS Bids & Sale .) Councilman MacCorkle did not want the public to feel that the Council was delaying action, but he wanted a breakdown of the figures, and would like to have time to study them without acting hastily. Mayor Drake felt that by next Thursday the Council could be ready, and he thought it most important that the interest and sinking fund rate be set in sufficient amount to pay the bond debt, and any reduction made could be made from the General Fund rather than the interest and sinking CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS : 505 fund. Councilman Long inquired if he were proposing not to make any reduction; or if there was a reduction, that it be made in the General Fund rate. MAYOR DRAKE stated the advantage would be at the way one looked at the tax rate and the valuations and whether or not there was produced sufficient income to meet the debt servie; and it might not look like enough money had been provided under the law. The City Attorney stated the Council was obligated by law to levy a sufficient amount in the interest and sinking funds, as the bond buyers look at the tax and not at the other sources; that if a reduction in the tax rate was to be, it could not be made in the interest and sinking fund. This matter will come before the Council next Thursday. MRS. RENDE MCGEE appeared before the Council asking for help for her crippled daughter, WILLIE LEE ANDERSON. Mr. and Mrs. McGee are living at the home of MRS. M. WALKER, 610-612 E. 3rd, and they turn their pensions over to Mrs. Walker for room and board. The daughter had polio and is unable to help herself financially. She is married, but separated from her husband and receives no financial help from him. They claimed she was turned town at the Welfare. (Transcript on File in City Clerk's Office umer HEALTH AND WELFARE) The Mayor stated this matter would be investigated to see if there is some agency that can do something about this. MR. S. M. HASKETT, 2807 E. 4th, stated he had asked for aid for his daughter, Mary Stuart or Stewart. race The Council received a requst from the LONGHORN BOAT CLUB, dated July 3, 1951, signed by W. J. Billy Disch, Jr., for permission to conduct a "closed" motorboat (confined to club members only and using mufflers on the motors) on the afternoon of July 15, 1951, at the usual course at the club premise on Lake Austin. Councilman Long moved that permission be granted the Longhorn Boat Club: as requested. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None With reference to the Hospital plans, discussed Monday, July 2, 1951, at 4:00 P.M. with the Architects, Hospital Board, and Medical Staff, and Administrator, Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be instructed to proceed with the final draft of the Hospital Plans in accordance with the preliminary plans examined by the Council at its informal meeting, Monday, July 2, 1951, at 4:00P.M., it being the sense of the Council that before the plans can be finally executed by construction of additions to the Hospital, money must be provided by the sale of bonds in such amount as may be needed from bonds not heretofore sold, from an authorization provided by election, May 7, 1946. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None 50506 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager submitted the name of DR. JOHN BARCLAY for reappointment to the Hospital Board for a three year term. Councilman Johnson moved the confirmation of DR. JOHN BARCLAY for reappointment to the Hospital Board for a period of three years. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Regarding the vacancy still existing on the Hospital Board, the Mayor was asked to check with the Board to see if it wanted to make any recommendations to the City Manager or Council fer nominations. Regarding the jobclassification still pending, Councilman Long moved that the Council go on record saying it would pass on the City employees' pay checks next Thursday, if given the information in time. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman Long asked that more effort be given to picking up trash in this current clean-up drive. Councilman White stated he had possibly had the same complaints, that brush was scattered in front yards and out in the streets. It was stated two trucks had been added--the third would be placed in service when personnel could be obtained. COUNCILMAN WHITE reported many wrecks on South Congress Avenue and St. Edward's College, about the 3700 Block. Drivers came in from the Old Post Road at 50-60 miles per hour, and he thought something should be done. The City Manager stated a speed zone could be established, and a patrolman stationed there; however, he would like to make a study of this to see what could be suggested. COUNCILMAN WHITE reported a bad condition on Riverside Drive between the point where the Interregional Highway is going across--after the turn, just to the right. He stated there was a big hole with no posts or fence to guard it. The City Manager stated he would see about this and thought some kind of a guard could be placed there. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 50507 The Council received the following letter: "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "July 5, 1951 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving East 47th Street from Duval Street to Evans Avenue (S), being Unit 35 of Current Improvement Program #The work of improving East 47th Street, from the east property line of Duval Street to the west property line of Evans Avenue (S), known as Unit 35 in the current street improvement program, has been performed and completed by Brown & Root, Inc. in full compliance with the contract, and the plans and specifications therein contained, dated August 22, 1950, between the City of Austin and Brown & Root, Inc. "I have inspected, approved and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works City of Austin, Texas Mayor Drake then introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING EAST 47TH STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMIT HEREINBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY BROWN & ROOT, INC., AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 508508 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Mayor Drake then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council received the following letter: "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "July 5, 1951 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving Gilbert Street from Matthews Drive to Rockmoor Avenue, being Unit 1 of Current Improvement Program "The work of improving Gilbert Street from the east property line of Matthews Drive to the west property line of Rockmoor Avenue, known as Unit 1 in the current street improvement program, has been performed and completed by Brown & Root, Inc. in full compliance with the contract, and the plans and specifications therein contained, dated August 22, 1950, between the City of Austin and Brown & Root, Inc. "I have inspected, approved and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works City of Austin, Texas # Mayor Drake then introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING GILBERT STREET, UNIT NO. 1, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMIT HEREINBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY BROWN & ROOT, INC., AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 50509 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the mule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, duly seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Mayor Drake then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council received the following letter: "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "July 5, 1951 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving Clearview Drive from Mountainview Road to Exposition Boulevard, being Unit 4 of Current Improvement Program "The work of improving Clearview Drive, from the west gutter line of Mountainview Road to the west property line of Exposition Boulevard, known as Unit 4 in the current street improvement program, has been performed and completed by Brown & Root, Inc. in full compliance with the contract, and the plans and specifications therein contained, dated August 22, 1950, between the City of Austin and Brown & Root, Inc. "I have inspected, approved and accepted the workand improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works City of Austin, Texas Mayor Drake then introduced the following ordinance: t AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING CLEARVIEW DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMIT HEREINBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY BROWN & ROOT, INC., AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 510510 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, the ordinance be finally passed. carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Mayor Drake then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council received the following letter: "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "July 5, 1951 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving East 42nd Street from Duval Street to Barrow Avenue, being Unit 12 of Current Improvement Pro- gram "The work of improving East 42nd Street from the east property line of Duval Street to the east property line of Barrow Avenue, known as Unit 12 in the current street improvement program, has been performed and completed by Brown & Root, Inc. in full compliance with the contract, and the plans and specifications therein contained, dated August 22, 1950, between the City of Austin and Brown & Root, Inc. "I have inspected, approved and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works City of Austin, Texas CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 5511 Mayor Drake then introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING EAST 42ND STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMIT HEREINBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY BROWN & ROOT, INC., AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Ayes: Noes: None Mayor Drake then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON GILBERT STREET, AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS AND AVENUES IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITH SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT FACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON EACH AND EVERY OF SAID STREETS AND AVENUES WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITTED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNTCOF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 512 ASSESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS AND AVENUES WITHIN SAID LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON JANUARY 25, 1951, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "Q" AT PAGES 26-172, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 4 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO CORRECT AND ADJUST CERTAIN OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS APPEARING ON THE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF EAST 42nd STREET, UNIT 12 CONTAINED IN SAID SECTION 4 OF SAID ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was readthe second time, and Councilman Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Mayor Drake then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECINDING CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS HERETOFORE HAD ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF WOODROW AVENUE, FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF BURNET ROAD TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF NORTH STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 513 DESIGNATED IN SAID PROCEEDINGS AS UNIT NO. 8, ABANDONING THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREET OR UNIT UNDER SUCH PROCEEDINGS HERETOFORE HAD, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF NOTICE OF SUCH ACTION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the the ordinance be finally passed. carried by the following vote: third time and Councilman Long moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Mayor Drake then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS HERETOFORE HAD ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF JULIET STREET, FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF JESSIE STREET TO THE WEST GUTTER LINE OF SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, DESIGNATED IN SAID PROCEEDINGS AS UNIT NO. 24, ABANDONING THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREET OR UNIT UNDER SUCH PROCEEDINGS HERETOFORE HAD, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF NOTICE OF SUCH ACTION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 514 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Mayor Drake then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS HERETOFORE HAD ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF NEWFIELD LANE, FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF WATERSTON AVENUE TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF PALMA PLAZA, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, DESIGNATED IN SAID PROCEEDINGS AS UNIT NO. 21, ABANDONING THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREET OR UNIT UNDER SUCH PROCEEDINGS HERETOFORE HAD, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF NOTICE OF SUCH ACTION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Long, moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Mayor Drake then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. adoption: Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its (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 to CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS advertise for bids on the sale of bonds of the City of Austin at 10 o'clock A. M., July 26, 1951, as follows: Public Free Schools (which bonds were authorized for issuance by the electorate May 7, 1946). Sanitary Sewerage System Street Improvements Water Plant and System. .. (which bonds were authorized for issuance by the electorate November 6, 1950) • $ 1,400,000.00 $ 500,000.00 $ 550,000.00 $ 350,000.00 To tal $ 2,800,000.00 515 Advertisement for such bids shall be in the usual and customary forms and shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Austin and in the Bond Buyer. The right shall be reserved to the City of Austin to reject any and all bids, and advertisements shall direct the filing of sealed bids to be opened by the City Council at its regular meeting at the time and on the date set forth above. The motion, seconded by Councilmen Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The Mayor introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE TRAFFIC AND SAFETY BOARD; DEFINING ITS MEMBERSHIP, PURPOSES, AND FUNCTIONS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS, AND MAKING THIS ORDINANCE EFFECTIVE AS PROVIDED BY THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN. The ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman MacCorkle moved that The mothe rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. tion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 546 The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman MacCorkle moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayest Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Appointments to the Board were not announced pending acceptance of one of the members. There being no further business, the Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Baie Woodley City Clerk APPROVED: Ws Drak Mayor