CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 04, 1951 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 753 753 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Drake presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Absent: None Present also: Walter E. Seaholm, City Manager; W. T. Williams, Jr., City Attorney; C. G. Levander, Director of Public Works; R.D. Thorp, Chief of Police Councilman MacCorkle moved that since copies of the minutes of the last meeting of the City Council have been furnished Council members by the City Clerk, the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that the minutes be approved as individually read by the Council in the Clerk's report. Upon being duly seconded by Councilman Long, the motion was unanimously adopted by the Council, and the minutes so approved. up. The matter of the annexation of certain additional territory was brought Councilman MacCorkle stated that he did not think the problem had the correct approach, and that no one was satisfied and that he did not think the best expert advice had been used. He had checked in other Texas Cities, and found they were approaching the problem more intelligently. He did not believe in bringing in farm or undeveloped land before it could be serviced and yet taxing it according to city rates. Dallas and Fort Worth had suburban zoning ordinances which makes a distinction between territories which are developed and those which are not. He did not know of any land-use map or plan, and felt that it would be helpful if he had a detailed breakdown as to how this land wasbeing used at the present time. He stated there was no public works program forecast. There should be some action in regard to the subdivision development and regulation, and regulation of utilities outside the city limits. He was dissatisfied with the Council's proposal and asked that it be postponed until it could be worked out to everyone's satisfaction. He stated he was not convinced that it was logical or that it was what Austin needed. The proposed program had not been checked thoroughly with the School system. He said schools were buying sites without much consideration to streets and utiliti es; and until those activities could be coordinated, there would be more chaos, and he thought the whole thing should be turned down. MAYOR DRAKE stated he saw no further reason for postponement, and that he could justify his position. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 7514 754 in all matters. COUNCILMAN LONG stated the Heads of the Departments and Planning Commission and the Schools had studied the plan for a whole year; and then the City Manager studied it and reduced the limits to where they thought they could service the area. The school sites bought outside the limits should be protected by a plan by the City; and they should be taken in and grow in an orderly fashion. Some of the territory is already urban, and she did not want any little "wart" cities on the outside. She felt more expansion should be considered, but she felt like this was a pretty good plan. Mayor Drake introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF FOUR (4) TRACTS OF LAND, TRACT 1 BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE ALBERT SILSBEE SURVEY, THE C. J. STROTHER SURVEY AND THE DANIEL J. GILBERT SURVEY; TRACT 2 BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES P. DAVIS SURVEY, THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY, THE JAMES M. MITCHELL SURVEY, THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NO. 18, THE JAMES ROGERS SURVEY AND THE T. J. CHAMBERS GRANT; TRACT 3 BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. SPEAR LEAGUE AND THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY; AND TRACT 4 BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY, ALL IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: Councilman MacCorkle Mayor Drake introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY AND THE JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: Councilman MacCorkle CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 755 755 Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY, THE D. SIMPSON SURVEY, THE THOMAS ELDRIDGE SURVEY, THE S. Q. WHALLEY SURVEY, THE A. B. SPEAR SURVEY, THE A. W. CANEFIELD SURVEY, THE HENRY HARRELL SURVEY, THE J. BURLESON SURVEY, THE J. C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE AND THE JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY; ALL IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: Councilmen Johnson, MacCorkle Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE J. C. HARRELSON SURVEY, THE HENRY HARRELL SURVEY, THE J. C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE, AND ALSO BEING OUT OF DIVISION "A" AND DIVISION "B" OF THE GOVERNMENT OUTLOTS ADJOINING THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, ALL IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: Councilman MacCorkle Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE J. C. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 754 756 TANNEHILL LEAGUE AND THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: Councilmen Johnson, MacCorkle Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND, TRACT 1 BEING OUT OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE, THE HENRY P. HILL LEAGUE, THE CHARLES H. RIDDLE SURVEY AND THE JAMES TRAMMEL SURVEY, ALL IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND TRACT 2 BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE HENRY P. HILL LEAGUE, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE, The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: Councilman MacCorkle Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND, EACH BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE HENRY P. HILL LEAGUE IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN THE PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: Councilmen Johnson, MacCorkle ; 757 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 757 Councilman Long moved that the seven annexation ordinances be published in accordance with the Charter. The motion, seconded by CouncilmanWhite, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman Long moved that the seven ordinances providing for the extension of certain boundary limits of the City of Austin, introduced at the Regu- lar Meeting of the City Council on August 23, 1951, be tabled. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: Councilman MacCorkle In discussion of the annexation program and the passage to second readings of the ordinances, MR. C. A. RABSON, Assistant Tax Commissioner, Southern Pacific Railroad, expressed opposition to using the centerline of their right-ofway and taking in so much on either side, and not using a whole community. He felt that sort of extension had no limitation, and that he had never run into this type of annexation before. He asked for more consideration. MR. R. W. GUFFEY, ASsistant Tax Commissioner, Missouri Pacific, stated he had never encountered any proposition like this of taking in only the railroad, and asked for reconsideration. MR. A. L. ZINSER opposed also. MR. ANDY MONTGOMERY, representing the Country Club, asked that the Country Club be left out of the annexation program, stating he doubted if the Club would have purchased the property had they thought within two or three or four years the City would have brought it back into the limits. He stated they did not want to stay out and have the pasture and farm lands surrounding them to be brought in; on the other hand, they did not want to be annexed and those surrounding lands left out. Inasmuch as most of the land is grassy, he asked that more consideration be given. DR. C. D. PEAVY mentioned the City as having said that standard fire protection would be furnished within two or three years; and since this Council could not bind future Councils, he wondered what might happen if this Council were not here. He still was in opposition. MR. W. A. BANDY inquired about the zoning of his property where the HEIRLOOM FURNITURE MANUFACTURING COMPANY was located. MR. MORIN SCOTT, representing the Country Club of 500 members, expressed opposition to the City using its power to annex the Club property, as the Club had spent thousands of dollars in furnishing its water system. He asked that the City give them one year to reconcile with the membership. MR. EDMUNDS TRAVIS offered criticism of the annexation plan; MR. HOWARD SPIER, living in Section 3, stated there was less development in that section than anywhere; yet more territory was taken in, while in Section 1, where there was heavy development, not much territory was included. MR. CLYDE MONTGOMERY inquired about his well, which would be taxed, and yet on which he would have to depend for his water. MR. M. E. CHERNOSKY expressed opposition, as he had a dairy leased. The request of P. W. CURRY for franchise to place benches at bus stops was not considered at this meeting, but placed on the agenda for the following week. 758 758 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The application of S. C. MCINTOSH and H.M. WEBB for change of zoning of the property in the rear of the 1400 Block, Anderson Lane, from "A" Residential to "D" Industrial was laid before the Council for action, decision having been postponed at the public hearing on September 13th. The change was not recommended by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Mayor asked that those desiring to uphold the recommendation of the Zoning Board and not grant the requested change, to vote "aye"; those opposed vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen MacCorkle, White Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, Mayor Drake The Mayor announced that the requested change had been denied, as it failed to receive a four-fifths vote necessary to overrule the recommendation of the Zoning Board. DR. E. H. GIVENS asked the Council to keep in mind the removal of the Incinerater in East Austin; and also not to keep it open on Sundays. A recent article in the newspaper indicated the Incinerator would be opened Sundays. Dr. Givens stated there were three churches that would be disturbed. The City Manager explained the Incinerator would not be in operation Sundays, but the gates would be open for any individual citizen who wanted to bring over any trash. COUNCILMAN WHITE inquired if anything could be done about the bad odors from dead animals, and asked if a disinfectant or deodorizer could be used. DR. GIVENS inquired about the results of the examinations taken by the young men for firmen positions. The City Manager stated only one passed the examination, and another examination would be given when the Fire Station was started, and that the fire station would be located in the Airport Boulevard vicinity between 19th Street south toward the railroad. DR. GIVENS made inquiry about the park which had been included in the last bond issue, and he then stated there was a lot of improvement in the streets in East Austin. Another request for a light at 12th and Chicon was made. O. R. LOTT asked that the Incinerator not be opened on Sunday, and REV. DAVIS stated the Incinerator should be moved, as the area was densely populated around there. Councilman Johnson moved that the following applications for changes of zoning be set for public hearing at 11:00 A.M., October 25, 1951: F. D. BAKER 0.31 of an acre of land in the D. J. Gilbert 1/2 league, bounded on the west by Lake Austin Blvd., on the north and east by Univer- sity of Texas property, and on the south by the M.K.Hage property; 3003 Lake Austin Blvd. MRS. D. W. LANIER, So. portion of a 2.55 acre tract Outlot 5, Div. E, south of West 12th and east of Shoal Creek. From "C" Commercial "C-1" Commercia To NOT Recommended by the Zoning Board of Adjustment From "B" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED on Condition The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None 759 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 759 Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "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 MAY 6, 1937, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "K", PAGES 159-179, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 34 (b) OF ARTICLE V RELATING TO ONE-WAY STREETS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS," WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON AUGUST 9, 1951, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "Q", PAGES 601-603, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 4, RELATING TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Present and not voting: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Present and not voting: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the the ordinance be finally passed. carried by the following vote: third time and Councilman White moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Present and not voting: Councilman Long The Mayor then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS = 760 760 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. E. Seaholm, City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into and execute in behalf of the City of Austin one certain written license agreement between said City of Austin and Guy A. Thompson, Trustee, International-Great Northern Railroad Company, Debtor, for the construction, ownership, maintenance and use of one certain 6-inch water line crossing Carrier's Premises at Engineer's Chaining Stations 9778/14 (main line) and 13454 (Bergstrom Spur), at or near Austin, Travis County, Texas, all as more particularly set out in said agreement to which reference is made the same as if fully set out herein. tion: The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adop(RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, by deed dated January 26, 1950, the City of Austin conveyed to Thomas Owens and wife, Ella Ann Owens, 977 square feet of land, being out of and a part of those two certain lots of Block 58 of Christian and Fellman Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, retaining in said deed a vendor's lien to secure the payment of one note in the sum of Two Hundred Twenty Dollars ($220.00); and WHEREAS, said note has been fully paid; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. E. Seaholm, City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the vendor's lien note above described. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF ALEXANDER AVENUE FROM EAST SIXTEENTH STREET NORTHEASTERLY TO EAST EIGHTEENTH STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND RETAINING EASEMENTS FOR ALL UTILITIES IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; AND SUSPENDING THE ORDINANCE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS = 761 761 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance 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 White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third 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 third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The Mayor then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, The Water Tank Construction and Repair Company is the Contractor for the repairing of a building located at the rear of 701 Congress Avenue, and desires a portion of the alley space abutting on Lots leand 2, Block 84, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the repairing 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 Water Tank Construction and Repair Company, the boundary of which is described as follows: Alley Working Space Beginning at the southeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of the alley; thence in a northerly direction and parallel with the centerline of the alley approximately 92 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of the alley to the northeast corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Water Tank Construction and Repair Company, hereinafter termed "Contractor" upon the following express terms and conditions: 762 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 762 (1). That the Contractor shall construct in the alley a guard rail within the boundary lines of the above described space, such guard rail to be at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored. (2). That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (3). That "No Parking" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (4). That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (5). That provisions shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm water. (6). That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting system for all tunnels. (7). That the Contractor shall remove all fences, 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 November 1, 1951. (8). That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein granted or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (9). That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in making such grant reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of said space any time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purposes. (10). That any public utility, or public or private property, distrubed 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. (11). That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 76.3 763 The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin desires to purchase (a) two Sludge Concentrating and Skimming Equipment Units to be used in 85 ft. diameter circular tanks and (b) two Weirs and Scum Baffles Units to be used with the Sludge Concentrating Equipment, all of which is to be installed in connection with the expansion of the Sewage Treatment Plant, and WHEREAS, on September 11, 1951, bids were received by the City for such units, such bids being as follows: Total Equipment Cost (a) Sludge Concentrating (b) Weirs and Scum Baffles Equipment Launders The Dorr Company $23,570.00 $11,810.00 $35.380.00 221 North LaSalle St. Chicago, Illinois Infilco, Inc. $24,677.00 $18,082.00 $42,759.00 Box 5033, Tucson, Ariz. Lakeside Engineering Corp. $33,457.00 1,000.00 $34,457.00 222 West Adams Street Chicago, Illinois Harding Company $26,500.00 $ 3,360.00 $29,860.00 By: The Chavigny Co. Houston, Texas Ralph B. Carter Company By: San Antonio Machine and Supply Company San Antonio, Texas Link-Belt By: San Antonio Machine and Supply Company (Not as specified - bid does not include launders and does not cover weir length as specified) $20,384.00 $ 3.758.00 - $24,142.00 (Not as specified bid does not include launders and does not cover weir length as specified) $22,871.00 $11,922.00 $34,793.00 San Antonio, Texas and WHEREAS, the bid of Lakeside Engineering Corporation in the sum of $34,457.00 was the lowest and best bid, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Water and Sewer Treatment Superintendant and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 764 764 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Lakeside Engineering Corporation be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager, is authorized and directed to purchase said units on the basis of such bid. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilmán White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin desires to purchase certain items of equipment to be installed in connection with the expansion of the Sewage Treatment Plant, such items being herein designated as follows: (a) One 3,000 g.p.m. axial flow horizontal sewage pump (b) One 2,400 g.p.m. axial flow horizontal sewage pump (c) One 2,000 g.p.m. axial flow horizontal sewage pump (d) One 1,550 g.p.m. axial flow horizontal sewage pump (e & f) Two 175 g.p.m. horizontal non-clogging sewage pump and Esperson Building Houston, Texas Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. 902 Frost National Bank Bldg. San Antonio, Texas Chicago Pump Company By: San Antonio Machine Co and Supply Company San Antonio, Texas Economy Pumps By: Hamilton Thomas Corp. 1000 Weller Avenue WHEREAS, on September 11, 1951, bids were received by the City for such pumps, such bids being as follows: DeLaval SteamTurbine Co. (a) (a) (b) (b) Alternate Alternate (c) (d) (e & f) $2,389.38 $1,884.00 $1,415.00 $1,437.00 $1,538.00 $1,437.00 $1,346.00 $1,255.00 $1,120.00 Hamilton, Ohio $1,711.00 $1,194.00 Fairbanks-Morse By: Southern Engine & Pump Company Houston, Texas Worthington By: A. M. Lockett & Co. 1809 National Standard Bldg. Houston, Texas $1,648.00 $1,165.00 $1,352.00 $1,241.00 $ 990.00 $1,222.00 and 715 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 765 WHEREAS, the bid of Southern Engine and Pump Company for Alternate 4(a), Alternate 4(b), 4(c), 4(d) and 4(e & f) in the sum of $5,942.00 was the lowest and best bid, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Water and Sewer Treatment Superintendent and by the City Manager, Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Southern Engine and Pump Company be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager, is authorized and directed to purchase said pumps on the basis of such bid. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin desires to purchase one primary and one Secondary Air Filter to be installed in connection with the expansion of the Sewage Treatment Plant, and WHEREAS, on September 11, 1951, bids were received by the City for such air filters, such bids being as follows: $1,781.15 and American Air Filter Co. 215 Central Avenue Louisville 8, Kentucky Air Filter Corporation Milwaukee 5, Wisconsin Roots Connerville Blower Corp. 900 West Mount Street Connersville, Indiana Agent: San Antonio Machine and Supply Co. San Antonio, Texas No Bid No. Bid WHEREAS, the bid of the American Air Filter Company in thesum of $1,781.15 was the lowest and best bid, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Water and Sewer Treatment Superintendant and by the City Manager, Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of the American Air Filter Company be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager, is authorized and directed to purchase said air filters on the basis of such bid. 766 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 766 The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkel, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin desires to purchase two Air Blowers and Accessories to be installed in connection with the expansion of the Sewage Treatment Plant, and WHEREAS, on September 11, 1951, bids were received by the City for such blowers and accessories, such bids being as follows: '. Alternate A Alternate B Roots Connersville By: San Antonio Machine $32,750.00 and Supply Company San Antonio, Texas Sutorbilt $36,816.00 $33,736.00 $38.416.00 By: Asa E. Hunt Manufacturers Agent 1708 Commerce Street Dallas 2, Texas Standardaire $39,495.00 Chicago Pump Co. 2300 Wolfram St. Chicago 18, Illinois and WHEREAS, the bid of Roots Connersville, submitted by San Antonio Machine and Supply Company, was the lowest and best bid, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Water and Sewer Treatment Superintendent and by the City Manager: Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of San Antonio Machine and Supply Company be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager, is authorized and directed to purchase said air blowers on the basis of such bid. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) } WHEREAS, the City of Austin desires to purchase a Mechanicaly Cleaned 767 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 767 Screen to be installed in connection with the expansion of the Sewage Treatment Plant, and WHEREAS, on September 11, 1951, bids were received by the City for such screen, such bids being as follows: and Jeffrey Mfg. Co. Columbus, Ohio Link-Belt By: San Antonio Machine and Supply Company San Antonio, Texas $3,140.00 $4,961.00 WHEREAS, the bid of Jeffrey Manufacturing Company in the sum of $3,140.00 was the lowest and best bid, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Water and Sewer Treatment Superintendent and by the City Manager, Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Jeffrey Manufacturing Company be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager, is authorized and directed to purchase said screen on the basis of such bid. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin desires to purchase Equipment for Collecting, Washing and Removing Grit from Sewage, to be installed in connection with the expansion of the Sewage Treatment Plant, and WHEREAS, on September 11, 1951, bids were received by the City for such equipment, such bids being as follows: Jeffrey Manufacturing Co. Columbus, Ohio The Dorr Company, Inc. 221 North LaSalle St. Chicago, Illinois $4,015.00 $8,442.00 Infilco, Inc. $7,529.00 Box 5033, Tucson, Arizona Chain Belt Co. $7.658.00 Milwaukee 4, Wisconsin ! ! and CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 768 768 Chicago Pump Co. By: San Antonio Machine and Supply Company San Antonio, Texas Link-Belt By: San Antonio Machine and Supply Company San Antonio, Texas $2,379.00 (Base bid does not include conveyor for discharging grit) $8,269.00 WHEREAS, the bid of Jeffrey Manufacturing Company in the sum of $4,015.00 was the lowest and best bid, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Water and Sewer Treatment Superintendent and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Jeffrey Manufacturing Company be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager, is authorized and directed to purchase said Equipment for Collecting, Washing and Removing Grit from Sewage on the basis of such bid. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle 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 "Bob Connelly Subdivision", approved by the City Phan Commission of the City of Austin on September 20, 1951, 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. 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 769 769 Mayor Drake 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 FENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAME, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINA NCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, " WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN MAY 6, 1937, AND IS RECORDED IN BOOK "K", PAGES 159-179, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 34 (6) OF ARTICLE V RELATING TO ONE- WAY STREETS: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time ad Councilman MacCorkle 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 MacCorkle 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 MacCorkle 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 The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. In regard to this ordinance, MR. W. L. BRADFIELD presented a specific problem that would be necessary to look into with regard to his property on Wilshire Boulevard fronting 800 or 900 feet on East Avenue. He submitted a recom mendation by Jac Gubbels, an engineer, who had studied the effect the one-way movement on East Avenue would have on this property. The City Manager stated in this very area, with the Mount Vernon Motor Courts, an agreement had been made, and he felt that something practical could be worked out with Mr. Bradfield without any difficulty. He stated the City had the drainage way, and the Mt. Vernon Tourist Court had covered a part of that drainage to be used for parking purposes; and if the other owners wanted to work out something similar, he thought it could be done. MR. BUSTER FARROW, 2706 Dancy, expressed opposition to the one-way movement on East Avenue. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 770 770 Councilman Long moved that Mr. Bradfield's suggestions be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None MR. MORIN SCOTT again asked the Council to amend the annexation ordinance at this meeting to leave out the Country Club, and stated in view of the fact the new field notes could be added, it would be very simple to take action immediately. Mr. Scott insisted that the Council vote on this change at this time. The Mayor asked if there was any action any member of the Council wanted to take on this question, and there was no motion made. Discussion was held on the request of the Cerebral Palsy Center, the Inter-American House, and the Community Guidance Center for free water and light services. No action was taken on this at this meeting, and this matter was to be brought before the Council the following week. A list of organizations now receiving water and light services without charge was submitted to the Council for its study. The City Manager submitted the following memorandum: "The following is a list of the non-profit organizations who are receiving free water and electricity. Each of these was ordered by previous City Councils. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: AUGUST 1951 Altenheim $ 35.77 American Legion 106.58 American Red Cross 34.06 Austin Chamber of Commerce 130.61 Boy Scouts 35.76 Girl Scoute 19.21 Children's Home 61.36 Child's Family Service 5.05 Community Welfare Association 6.31 Family Service Society 10.42 Home of Holy Infancy 114.03 Junior League Thrift Shop 9.28 King's Daughters 23.88 Salvation Army 17.04 Settlement Club 98.50 Travis County Humane Society 24.32 Travis County Association for Blind 71.32 Travis County Tuberculosis Association 10.95 War II Memorial 14.38 W. L. Holland, 1728 West llth 7.45 CHARITY: Ida Banks, 1000 Wheeless 4.81 J. L. Ludwick, 44 Lynn 3.30 $.844.39 TOTAL FOR EIGHT MONTHS, Ending August 31, 1951 $4,856.33 771 771 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager presented the request of the Longhorn Boat Club for permission to hold its last race of the season on October 14, 1951, on Lake Austin at the club property site, stating this race would be a closed muffler race. He stated he was presenting this request to the Council for information, and that he would grant the request in accordance with the policy set out. COUNCILMAN WHITE submitted a letter from Mrs. J. M. Lyles, again requesting four-way stop signs on Northland Drive and Bull Creek Road. The City Manager was asked to make another study of this request, and have another traffic count made, and to make comparisons of this intersection with other four-stop-sign intersections. It was also suggested that this area be patrolled for the speeders. The City Manager announced an invitation to the Council by J.M.ODOM to attend a barbecue at the new Housing Project location at 4:30 Friday, October 5, 1951. The matter of using a "Red Feather" stamp to call attention to the Community Chest Campaign, to be placed on water and light bills was laid before the Council. Councilman White moved that the advertising stamp of the Community Chest be permitted on the water and light bills. The motion, seconded by Council man Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The City Manager stated that the Texas League of Municipalities was meeting October 21st-24th, and that he would like to send a few of the Department Heads to this meeting. Councilman MacCorkle thought this was a good thing, and he would like for the City Officials to come back with some ideas to help solve some of the local problems. The question of making bomis payments to City employees was discussed. It was stated this had been the policy for several years back. Councilman White opposed making the employees pledge a certain amount to the Community Chest, although he thought the Community Chest was a fine agency. He inquired about the people who did not get raises, and why there was no money available, and yet there is $30,000 now available for bonus payments. It was explained there was no money available out of the $400,000 designated for the job evaluation; but that this $30,000 is a part of the Contingent Fund. Councilman White thought it was unfair for some people to have worked for the City for 15-18 years and not be included in the job evaluation program. Councilman MacCorkle asked if there was any justification in spending taxpayers' money for this purpose, to be used by private agencies; that he did not look upon a governing agency as being in a position for profit to declare dividends; and if a bonus were given, he did not believe in He giving it on condition that part of it must begiven to any fund or agency. suggested putting the money in salaries. Councilman Long thought since this had beer the practice for many years, maybe it could be worked out that the employees be given a bonus at Christmas time, without any conditions, and she felt that the employees in turn would give a certain amount to the Chest. She stated if a CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 772 772 taxpayer objected to the method they would let it be known. The City Manager stated that last year 11% of one month's salary was given, and that would amount to less than $40,000. Councilman Long moved that an extra salary or bonus be paid around Christmas time, and that money be appropriated from the Contingency Fund, hoping that the employees would continue the practice in the past of giving to the Community Chest. At this point Mayor Drake vacated the chair and seconded the motion, and Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle presided. Roll call showed the following vote on the motion: Ayes: Councilman Long, Mayor Drake Noes: Councilman White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Present but not voting: Councilman Johnson Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle announced a tie-vote, with the motion not carrying at this time. Mayor Drake then took the chair and presided. The City Manager brought up the question of the claim presented by MR. TRUEMAN E. O'QUINN, Attorney, regarding an injury to Thomas Bebee at Barton Springs, on July 4, 1951. The City Manager stated the Legal Department advised that the City was not liable in this case. The City Attorney was asked to have an explanation of his findings for next week. Councilman Long asked about the condition of the wooden bridge on Kinney Avenue. The Director of Public Works stated this was part of a storm sewer system that would cost about $40,000, and that the bridge would be eliminated when the storm sewer was constructed. Councilman Long asked for a study of this, and a recommendation for next year if possible. She also asked the KINNEY AVENUE be given the asphalt treatment. There being no further business, the Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. APPROVED: Ws Dracal. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor