78.4 784 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 18, 1951 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Drake presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Absent: None Present alsot 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 Johnson 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. Upon being duly seconded by Councilman Long, the motion was unanimously adopted by the Council, and the minutes so approved. Visiting Officials from Germany were welcomed; also a 7th Grade Civics Class of Mrs. Heinz was greeted and welcomed. Discussion of granting a franchise for placing benches at bus stops was held. Councilman MacCorkle was not too much in favor of advertising in this manner, but asked that the ordinance be written to provide if a property owner became dissatisfied with one of the benches placed on his property, or if a new owner did not want the benches located on his property, that they could request the benches to be removed and the Company would have to move them. Councilman Johnson stated if this franchise were granted, it would set a precedent for advertising requests. Councilman White opposed advertising in this manner. Councilman Long and Mayor Drake thought the benches would be of benefit to those riding busses. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 785 785 Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PLACING AND MAINTAINING OF WAITING BENCHES AT BUS STOPS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. 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 died for the lack of a second, MRS. CHAS. F. MITCHELL, League of Women's Voters, offered the League's Voters Service in the coming election, to explain the amendments to the people, and added that so many citizens were interested that they advocated an elected Charter Commission. MR. W. L. BRADFIELD asked the Council to authorize a utility contract for the Colerade Foothills Section 3, as it was definitely coming into the City limits in the present annexation program, and he did mt want any delay in the water contract. The City Manager stated he would not be delayed at all. MR. BRADFIELD asked that the Committee of residents in the Water Plant Community who were going to work with the Engineering Department and the Architects in the design er in keeping the appearance of the Water Plant in line with the community, be permitted to see the plans before a working contract is entered into. The City Manager stated the plans were not yet complete; and when they were completed, the committee could see them. MR. BRADFIELD had the third request, and that was a report on his request of a joint report of the Traffic Department and the City Plan regarding the traffic and safety measures in the neighborhood of Wilshire Boulevard and East Avenue. The City Manager reported that the study was not completed, as the Planning Engineer had been out of the City. In discussion of the Water Plant, Councilman MacCorkle inquired about the status of the JIM HOLLOWAY property, which was under contract for purchase. The City Attorney replied that Mr. Holloway's Attorney had indicated the matter would be concluded by the end of the week. As to the Rosenquest property, the Legal Department stated the file on this had not been referred to them. Councilman MacCorkle inquired about the manner in which Architects were selected for planning city buildings. The City Manager stated the Council approved the architects, and the recent architects approved were CARL STAUTZ, A. W. HARRIS, EDWIN C. KREISLE, individually responsible for three fire stations; that the only group of architects was the group approved on the Hospital. In answer to inquiries about the hospital, the City Manager reported a meeting was scheduled Monday, October 22, 1951, with the U.S.Public Health Service for its approval of the hospital plans; and then the Architects would proceed with 786 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 786 the detail final plans. He thought the Service Building of the Hospital might then be started within 30 or 40 days, and the plans for the hospital might take about 90 days. He thought the awarding of the contract should be in the early part of 1952, but the actual construction would depend on the availability of steel. COUNCILMAN MacCORKLE inquired about the progress of the plans for the Police and Courts building. The City Manager stated this was under way, but they were working on some means for parking, which was most important, and yet working in the parking in the building with the money that is involved. COUNCILMAN LONG inquired about the list of charter amendments. The City Attorney had compiled a list of all suggestions received, and had it about ready to distribute to the Council members. The Council decided to meet Tuesday, October 30th at 8:00 P.M., to discuss these amendments. Councilman Long moved that the following applications for change of zoning be set for public hearing at 11:00 4.M., November 8, 1951: JOSPHINE VISCARDI, by A. H. VISCARDI 407-11 East 15th Street; Lots 5, 6, and 7, Blk. 169, Original City From "B" Residence "C" Commercial To MARVIN B. BRASWELL 5500 Blk. Boosevelt Ave. 5500 Blk. Grover Ave. & 1200 Blk. Houston Street E.2.5 acres of a 4.569- Acre tract out of the Spear League, bounded by Roosevelt Ave. on the west, Houston Street on the south, and Grover Avenue on the East. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following votet Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The zoning application of T. P. YEATES for change of property at 5200 North Lamar Boulevard, from "A" Residence to "C" Commercial, was again laid before the Council for decision. Public hearing on this application was held on October 11th. Councilman Long moved that the requested change be granted on the property of T.P.YEATES, West 504.6 feet of a 3.87-acre tract out of the Spe League which fronts 131 feet on Lamar Boulevard north of Capitol Court, from "A" Residence to "C" Commercial, and the City Attorney instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCerkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None pear CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 787 787 Councilman Long 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 execute a release of the paving lien on the north 27.5 feet of Lot No. 38 and all of Lot No. 39, Tarrytown Place, an addition to the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, in consideration of the full payment of such paving assessment against such property by Tom Butler, Jr., the apparent owner. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None adoption: Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its (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 execute a release of the paving lien on the south 150 feet of Lot No. 19, Block F, Raymond Addition to the City of Austin, in consideration of the full payment of such paving assessment against such property by Mrs. Mary Riley, the apparent owner. The motion, seconded, by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The matter of awarding the contract for the third paving program was laid before the council. Councilman Long inquired about the reduction in cost of curbs and gutters from $1.40 to $1.25, and the City Manager stated that had been reduced. Councilman Long inquired about the notices of the coming Charter Election to cover a different paving program, which notices were to go out in the Water & Light Bills. The City Manager stated the notice was in a rough draft form; and as soon as it was finished, the Council would see it. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 788 788 f Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, by ordinance duly passed on August 30, 1951, recorded in Book "Q" at pages 624-630, inclusive, of the Ordinance Records of the City of Austin, the City Council ordered the permanent improvement of certain portions of public streets designated therein, by excavating, grading and paving the same, and by the construction of curbs and gutters where required, in accordance with plans and specifications on file with and approved by the City Council; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to said ordinance, the City Manager advertised for bids for the construction of such improvements, and bids were received and opened, all as provided by the Charter of the City of Austin and the laws of the State of Texas; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $450,763.55, was the lowest and best responsible bid, and the City Council has awarded to Brown & Root, Inc., the contract for the construction of such improvements; and, WHEREAS, the contract form and contract documents, including the performance bond, required by the agreement and by law, have been executed by contractor; Now, Therefore, BE IT. RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the form and substance of the contract and contract documents heretofore executed by Brown & Root, Inc., providing for the construction of the improvements above described be, and the same are hereby approved, and the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same on behalf of the City of Austin. That the performance bond accompanying said contract and executed by Brown & Root, Inc., be and the same is hereby accepted and approved. That the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby directed to prepare and file with the City Clerk estimates and rolls as required by law for each street unit to be so improved, showing thereon the total estimated cost of the improvements in each such unit, and showing in detail the description of each parcel of property abutting thereon, together with the names of the apparent owner thereof, the number of front feet of each parcel of property, and the amount to be assessed against the same, and such other pertinent information as maybe required by law. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved that it be filed with the City Clerk for public inspection for at least one week before its adoption: 789 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 789 (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, by ordinance duly passed on August 30, 1951, and recorded in Book "Q", at pages 624-630, inclusive, of the Ordinance Records of the City of Austin, the City Council ordered the permanent improvement of certain portions of public streets designated therein, by excavating, grading and paving the same, by the installation of drainage facilities therein, and by the construction of curbs and gutters where required, in accordance with plans and specifications on file with and approved by the City Council; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to such ordinance the City Manager advertised for bids for construction of such improvements, and bids were received, and opened and the bid of Brown & Root, Inc., being the lowest and best responsible bid, the contract for the construction of such improvements has been awarded by the City Council to Brown & Root, Inc.; and, ▼ WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has estimated that the part of the contract price for such work to be paid by the City of Austin is the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Five and 59/100 ($152,705.59) Dollars, Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Five and 59/100 ($152,705.59) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated from General Funds of the City set apart in the current budget for street improvements, to defray the part of the cost of construction under such contract which is to be paid by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The Council received the following report from the Director of Public Works and ordered it recorded in the Minutes of the City Council: "Austin, Texas October 18, 1951 "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEN CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "Gentlemen: "In accordance with the proceedings heretofore had by the City Council, and at your direction and as required by law, I have prepared, and herewith submit to you, estimates of the costs of improving West 9th Street, and sundry other streets in the City of Austin, Texas, as ordered by, and described in, an Ordinance duly enacted by the City Council on August 30, 1951, by the paving of said streets and the construction of curbs, gutters, and other appurtenances thereto, alllas provided for in the approved Plans and Specifications therefor and in the Contract dated October 18, 1951, between the City of Austin and Brown & Root, Inc. said streets and the portions thereof being described and identified as follows, to wit: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 790 790 Unit No. 1 - West 9th Street Unit No. 2 Lorrain Street Unit No. 3- Harwood Place Unit No. 4- Milam Place Unit No. 5- Dormarion Lane Unit No. 6 Unit No. 7 - Dormarion Lane McCall Road Unit No. 8- Bonham Terrace Unit No. 9- Meadowbrook Drive Unit No. 10 - Meadowbrook Drive Unit No. 11 Meadowbrook Drive Unit No. 12 Meadowbrook Drive Unit No. 13 - Sharon Lane Unit No. 14 - Mountainview Road Unit No. 15 - Mountainview Road Unit No. 16 East 31st Street - Unit No. 17- Bonnie Road from east property line of West Lynn St. to west property line West Austin Park from north property line of West 12th St. to south property line of West 13th St. from east property line of Travis Heights Blvd to west property line of Kenwood Ave. from east property line of Alta Vista Ave. to west property line of Travis Heights Blvd from north property line of Windsor Rd. to south property line of Indian Trail from north property line of Indian Trail north block to from north property line of Griswold Lane (W) south property line of Windsor Road to from east property line of Travis Heights Blvd west property line of Kenwood Ave, at Harwood Pl, to from north property line of Bridle Path south property line of Cherry Lane to from north property line of Cherry Lane to south property line of Clearview Drive from north property line of Clearview Drive south property line of Gilbert St. to from north property line of Gilbert St. to south property line of Windsor Rd. from north property line of Windsor Rd. north property line of Indian Trail to from north property line of Clearview Dr. to a point 120 ft. south of Gilbert St. from north property line of Gilbert St. south property line of Windsor Rd, to from east property line of Speedway to west property line of Duval St. from east property line of Pecos Street east property line of Dillman St. to CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 191 791 Unit No. 18 West 37th Street Unit No. 19 - West 35th Street Unit No. 20 - West 35th Street Unit No. 21 - Pearl Street Unit No. 22 - West 4th Street Unit No. 23-West 44th Street Unit No. 24- Rosedale Avenue Unit No. 25- Reagan Terrace Unit No. 26 - Sunshine Drive Unit No. 27 - Alguno Road Unit No. 28 Romeria Drive Unit No. 29 جاه - East Side Drive .: East 50th Street from east property line of Oakmont Blvd. to west property line of Lawton Ave. from east property line of Guadalupe St. to west property line of Home Lane from east property line of Home Lane to west property line of Speedway from south property line of West 28 St. to south block to end from east property line of Shoalwood Ave. west property line of Sinclair Ave, to from east property line of Sinclair Ave. to west property line of Ramsey Ave. from north property line of West 45th St. to south property line of West 47th St. from east property line of Travis Heights Blvd west property line of Chelsea Lane to from north property line of North Loop Blvd. south property line of Houston St. to from east property line of Woodrow Ave. to west property line of Grover Ave. from east property line of Woodrow Ave. west property line of Grover Ave. to from north property line of Terrace Dr. to south property line of East Annie St. from east property line of Avenue G to west property line of Duval St. to from east gutter line of Duval St. west property line of Evans Ave. from north property line of West 44th St. to south property line of West 45th St. Unit No. 30 Unit No. 31 AD East 46th Street Unit No. 32 Avenue C Unit No. 33 Jewell Street Unit No. 34 - Avenue H from south property line of East 42nd St. to south property line of East 43rd St. - from east property line of South 5th St. to west property line of Bouldin Ave. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 792 792 Unit No. 35 - West 41st Street Unit No. 36- Romeria Drive Unit No. 37. Forest Avenue Unit No. 38- Eva Street Unit No. 39- West 17th Street Unit No. 40- San Gabriel Street Unit No. 41 David Street Unit No. 42 - West 39th Street Unit No. 43- Rathervue Place Unit No. 44 - Keating Lane Unit No. 45- Lafayette Avenue Unit No. 46 - Dancy Street Unit No. 47 East 30th Street Unit No. 48 - East 28th Street Unit No. 49 - East 28th Street Unit No. 50 - East 28th Street Unit No. 51 - Oldham Street from east property line of Avenue C west property line of Speedway to from east property line of Arroyo Seca west property line of Woodrow Ave. to from north property line of Oltorf St. south property line of Fletcher St. to from north property line of West Johanna St. to south property line of West Mary St. from west property line of Pearl St. to west to dead end from north property line of West 17th St. to south property line of West 19th St. from north property line of West 19th St. south property line of West 22nd St. to from east property line of Avenue B west property line of Speedway to from east property line of Duval St. to west property line of Harris Park Ave. from north property line of Indian Trail north block to from north property line of Edgewood Ave. north property line of Concordia Ave. to from south property line of East 31st St. south property line of East 32nd St. to from east property line of Dancy St. to west property line of Lafayette Ave. from east property line of East Ave. west property line of Dancy St. to from east property line of Dancy St. to west property line of Lafayette Ave. from east property line of Lafayette Ave. west property line of French Pl. to from south property line of East 23rd St. to south property line of East 23 St. } 793 793 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Unit No. 52 East 19 Street Unit No. 53 East 22nd Street Unit No. 54 Leona Street - Unit No. 55- Pennsylvania Avenue Unit No. 56- West 40th Street Unit No. 57 - Newning Avenue Unit No. 58 Park Lane Unit No. 59 - Alameda Drive Unit No. 60 - Robinson Avenue Unit No. 61 - East 4th Street Unit No. 62- Cullen Avenue Unit No. 63 - Bridle Path Unit No. 64 East 40th Street - from east property line of Red River St. west property line of East Ave, to to from east property line of Coleto St. west property line of Chestnut Ave. from north property line of Rosewood Ave. south property line of East 12th St. to from east property line of Comal St. west property line of Chicon St. to from east property line of Avenue B to west property line of Speedway from north property line of East Monroe St, north property line of Park Lane to from west property line of Hillside Dr. west property line of Newning Ave. to from north property line of East Monroe St, to south property line of Riverside Dr. from north property line of Edgewood Ave. south property line of Concordia Ave. to from east property line of Red River St. to west property line of Clarkson Ave. from east property line of Woodrow Ave. west property line of Grover Ave. to from east property line of Hopi Trail to 117.5 ft, east of Meadowbrook Dr. from east property line of Speedway to east property line of Avenue F ! The estimates hereinafter set out are based upon the Unit prices called for in said Contract and the apportionment of the cost of said improvements as heretofore proposed and described by you; and said estimates contain the proposed amounts per front foot to be charged and assessed against the abutting property, and the real and true owners thereof, for the following items, respectively: Amount per front foot for curbs and gutters; Amount per front foot for gutters; Amount per front foot for the improvements, exclusive of curbs and gutters or gutters; Total amount per front foot for all of said improvements; Said estimates further show the total cost of said improvements proposed to be charged against and paid by said abutting property, and the real and true owners thereof; the total cost of said improvements to be paid by the City of Austin, Texas, and the total cost of all of said improvements in reference to, and on each of said streets or Units to be improved as above described and as indicated herein by Street and Unit numbers, said estimates in reference to each of said Streets and Units being as follows, to wit: 794 AMOUNT PER FRONT FOOT FOR CURBS AND GUTTERS ASSESSED AG AINST ABUT- STREET AND UNIT NUMBER TING PROPERTY PROPERTY ASSESSED AGAINST AND OWNERS AND OWNERS AMOUNT PER FRONT FOOT FOR GUTTERS ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING AMOUNT PER FRONT FOOT FOR IMPROVE- MENTS EXCLUSIVE OF CURBS AIND GUTTERS AND SEPARATE GUTTERS TOTAL AMOUNT PER FRONT FOOT FOR ALL IMPROVEMENTS ASSESSED AGAINST ABUT- AUBTTING PROPERTY AND OWNERS TOTAL COST TO BE ASSES- SED AGAINST AND PAID BY ABUT- TING PROP TO BE PAID TOTAL COST TOTAL COST OF ALL TING PROPERTY ERTY AND BY THE IMPROVE- OVATERS CITY MENTS AND OUDERS West 9th Street -Unit 1 $ 1.25 $0.80 $3.294 $3.419 $.916.81 $2.493.61 $9.410.42 Lorrain Street -Unit 2 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 2.739.01 1,741.48 4.480.49 Harwood Place -Unit 3 3.25 0,80 3,36 4.61 4,799.12 1,734.85 6.533.97 Milam Place Unit 4 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 1,786.69 1,413.33 3.200.00 Dormarion Lane -Unit 5 1.25 0.80 3,36 4.61 3.408.03 1,476.02 4,884.05 Dormarion Lane -Unit 6 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 879.79 549.29 1,429,08 McCall Road -Unit 7 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 4,548.92 2,069.84 6,618.76 Bonham Terrace -Unit & 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 15,013.69 5,025.48 20,039.17 Meadowbrook Drive--Unit 9 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 2,667.03 1,475.98 4,143.01 Meadowbrook Drive -Unit 10 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 1,309.12 985.43 2,294.55 Meadowbrook Drive Unit 11 1.25 0,80 3.36 4.61 5,202.90 1,402.68 6,605.58 Meadowbrook Drive -Unit 12 1,25 0.80 3.36 4.61 3,453.28 1,033.74 4,487.02 Sharon Lane -Unit 13 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 3,151.19 1,507.46 4.658.65 Mountainview Road-Unit 14 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 4.993 Mountainview Road -Unit 15 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 61 993.33 1,175 1,175,28 6.168.61 3.452.45 1,026.73 4,479.18 East 31st Street -Unit 16 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 3.845.61 2,265.50 6.111.11 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Bonnie Road -Unit 17 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 2.910.50 1,593.07 4,503.57 West 37th Street -Unit 18 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 5.469.50 893.92 6,363.42 West 35th Street -Unit 19 1.25 0.80 3.37 4.62. 8,249.83 2,698.42 10,948.25 West 35th Street -Unit 20 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 3.311.13 3.298.14 6,609.27 Pearl Street -Unit 21 1.25 0.80 3,36 4.61 1,564.31 609.30. 2,173.61 West 44th Street -Unit 22 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 2,047.25 798.05 2,845.30 Vest 44th Street -Unit 23 1.25 0.80 3-36 4.61 1,903.16 900.21 2.803.37 Rosedale Avenue - Unit 24 1.25 0,80 3.36 4.61 8,367.64 2,443.29 10,810.93 Reagan Terrace Unit 25 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 10,086.22 4,013.78 14,100,00 Sunshine Drive -Unit 26 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 7,121.98 1,401.91 8.523.89 Alguno Road -Unit 27 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 8.516.70 1,551.85 10.068.55 Romeria Drive -Unit 28 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 9,619.46 1,752.82 11,372.28 East Side Drive -Unit 29 1.25 0,80 3.36 4.61 2.823.92 7.941.67 10.765.59 AMOUNT PER FRONT FOOT FOR CURBS AND GUTTERS ASSESSED AG- AMOUNT PER FRONT FOOT FOR GUTTERS ASSESSED AGAINST AINST ABUT- ABUTTING STREET AND TING PROPERTY PROPERTY AMOUNT PER FRONT FOOT FOR IMPROVE- MENTS EXCLUSIVE OF CURBS AND GUTTERS AND TOTAL AMOUNT PER FRONT FOOT FOR ALL IMPROVEMENTS ASSESSED AGAINST ABUT- SEPARATE GUTTERS ASSESSED AGAINST TING PROPERTY TOTAL COST TO BE ASSES- SED AGAINST AND PAID BY ABUT- TOTAL COST TING PROP TO BE PAID TOTAL COST OF ALL ERTY AND BY THE IMPROVE- UNIT NUMBER AND OWNERS AND OWNERS AUBTTING PROPERTY AND OWNERS OWNERS CITY MENTS : : AND OWNERS East 50th Street -Unit 30 $1.25 $0.80 $3.36 $4.61 East 46th Street -Unit 31 $3,742,44 $3,087.48 $6,829.92 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 3.563.99 769.47 4.333.46 Avenue C -Unit 32 1,25 0.80 3.34 4,59 3,649.50 567.25 4,316.75 Jewell Street -Unit 33 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 3,482.17 707.45 4,189.62 Avenue H -Unit 34 1,25 0.80 3.36 4.61 3,507.86 2.104.59 5,612.45 West 41st Street -Unit 35 1,25 0.80 3,36 4.61 3,436.00 4.320.57 7,756.57 Romeria Drive -Unit 36 1,25 0,80 3.36 4.61 7,275.69 1,323.54 8.599.23 Forest Avenue -Unit 37 1.25 0.80 3,36 4.61 3.536.51 849.03 4,385.54 Eva Street: -Unit 38 1.25 0,80 3.36 4,61 2.717.35 823.09 3.540.44 West 17th Street -Unit 39 1,25 0.80 3.36 4.61 3,420.78 2,527.97 5.948.75 San Gabriel Street-Unit 40 1,25 0.80 3.32 4.57 4,569.19 1,660.66 6.229.85 David Street -Unit 41 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 4,081,45 836.82 4,918.27 West 39th Street -Unit 42 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 6,080.20 4,042,60 10,122.80 Rathervue Place -Unit 43 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 4.632.85 1.424.25 6,057.10 Keating Lane -Unit 44 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 627.16 550.68 1,177.68 Lafayette Avenue -Unit 45 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 6,187.55 2,943.48 9,131.03 Dancy Street -Unit 46 1.25 0.80 3.33 4.58 3,405.75 1,083.08 4.488.83 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS East 30th Street: -Unit 47 1.25 0.80 3.33 4.58 2,446.01 1,178.36 3.624.37 East 28th Street - Unit 48 1,25 0.80 3.36 4.61 3.930.65 3.378.30 7.308.95 East 28th Street -Unit 49 1.25 0.80 3.34 4.59 2,643.40 1,036.31 3,679.71 East 28th Street -Unit 50 1.25 0.80 3.34 4.59 1,260.80 959.41 2,220.21 Oldham Street -Unit 51 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 East 19 Street -Unit 52 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 4,108.78 2.311.02 1.646.36 3.957-38 7.857.87 East 22nd Street -Unit 53 1.25 080 3.36 4.61 1,964.70 455.75 2,420,45 Leona Street - from NPL Rose-) ) wood Avenue to NPL Pennsyl-)1.25 0.80 2.86 4.11 vania Avenue-Section 1-Unit 54) Leona Street - frem NPL Pennsyl-) vania Avenue to SPL East 12th ) ) Street-Section 2-Unit 54 ) 125 0.80 3.31 4.56) 8,645.66 5,364.35 14,010.01 ۱ 795 795 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 796 796 AMOUNT PER FRONT FOOT FOR CURBS AND GUTTERS ASSESSED AG AINST ABUT- STREET AND TING PROPERTY PROPERTY UNIT NUMBER AND OWNERS AND OWNERS AMOUNT PER FRONT FOOT FOR GUTTERS ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING AMOUNT PER FRONT FOOT FOR IMPROVE MENTS EXCLUSIVE OF CURBS AND GUTTERS AND SEPRATE GUTTERS ASSESSED AGAINST TOTAL AMOUNT PER FRONT TOTAL COST TO BE ASSES- SED AGAINST FOOT FOR ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND PAID ASSESSED BY ABUT- AGAINST ABUT- TING PROP- ABUTTING PROPERTY AND OWNERS TOTAL COST TO BE PAID TOTAL COST OF ALL IMPROVE- TING PROPERTY ERTY AND BY THE OWNERS CITY MENTS AND OWNERS Pennsylvania Avenue-Unit 55 $1,25 $0,80 $3.36 $4,61 $9,230,69 $5,278.85 $14,509.54 West 40th Street -Unit 56 1,25 0,80 3.36 4.61 5.255,64 10,640,37 15.896.01 Newning Avenue -Unit 57 1.25 0,80 3.36 4,61 4,345,51 1.779.99 6,125.50 Park Lane -Unit 58 1,25 0,80 3.36 4,61 1,547.84 957.27 2.505.11 Alameda Drive -Unit 59 1,25 0,80 3.36 4.61 11,072.95 13.655.09 24,728.04 Robinson Avenue -Unit 60 1.25 0,80 3.36 4.61 6,339,82 1,269,51 7,609.33 East 44th Street -Unit 61 1.25 0,80 3.36 4.61 11,295.81 3,519,22 14.815.03 Cullen Avenue -Unit 62 1.25 0,80 3.36 4,61 8,288,78 1,521.22 9,810.00 Bridle Path -Unit 63 1.25 0.80 3.36 4.61 7.590.21 5,340.57 12,930.78 East 40th Street -Unit 64 1,25 0.80 3.36 4.61 1,903.37 3.980.43 5,883.80 1 797 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 797 In addition to the above estimates, I herewith hand you proposed Assessment Rolls, or statement, relative to said improvements on each of said Streets or Units, on which I have shown the proposed amounts to be assessed against the several parcels of abutting property, and the real and true owners thereof, together with descriptions of said properties, the number of front foot frontage; names of apparent owners, and other matters, all as accurately as I have been able to determine. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF WEST 9TH STREET AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS PROPOSED TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PART OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 0'CLOCK A. M. ON THE 1ST DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1951, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF SAID CITY; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman MacCorkle 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 799 798 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 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 MacCorkle 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 The Mayor then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager reported a conference with the Business Manager of the Aus tin Public Schools, and the Superintendent, in regard to postponing the bond sale until after the first of the year, as it would accomplish a savings, and that a better prospectus could be prepared. He explained the position of the School's finances in that they could operate until January 1, 1952; and if every thing works out as scheduled the deficit in February and March would be such that it could be handled by short loan from the banks. He stated the bond sale could be pestponed until in February, and at that time, the City would have the benefit of increased valuations as of January 1st; newly annexed property that will be on the rolls and taxes available in 1953, and all of that will be beneficial to the credit rating. The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following applications for change of zoning were referred to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation: SAM LANE 1028-1038 E. 53rd Street From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial JESSE B. CHRISNER 4204 Alice Avenue From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial C. B. HAHN 3708 East Avenue From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 799 799 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, M. Z. Collins is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 1300 Guadalupe Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting the southeast 82x116' of Lots 3 and 4, Block 156, in 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 M. Z. Collins, the boundary of which is described as follows: 2. Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Guadalupe Street to a point 12 feet east of the west curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Guadalupe Street approximately 82 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles with the centerline of Guadalupe Street to the southeast corner of the above described property; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of West 13th Street toma point 12 feet south of the north curb line; thence in a westerly direction and parallel with the centerline of West 13th Street approximately 116 feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Guadalupe Street to the southwest corner of the above described property. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said M. Z. Collins, 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 four 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 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 800 800 (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 May 1, 1952. (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 its. (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 Two Thosand Dollars ($2,000.00), 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 distrubed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construc- tion of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 801 801 Discussion was held on regulating traffic on East Avenue at this time. Councilman Long wanted stop signs installed at all streets entering in East Avenue. The City Manager stated the Highway Department had control of the expressway, and they were going ahead with the signs as they opened the street to general traffic. Councilman Long inquired about stop lights at the intersection of 19th and Manor Road and other intersections. The City Manager sug- gested that stop signs be used when the expressway is completed. He stated at this time, the control is in the hands of the Highway Department. 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 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 CERTAIN SPECIFIED ORDINANCES AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 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 rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Ayes: 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 MacCorkle, 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 MacCorkle, 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 802 802 The claim of Thomas Bebee, who was injured July 4,1951, at Barton Springs, was laid before the Council. The City Attorney had filed a report on this claim and recommended that the claim be denied. (Copy of his report of October 10, 1951, is on file in City Clerk's Office under LEGAL). After discussion by the Council, Councilman MacCorkle moved that the claim be denied on the basis of the facts that have been presented. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, MacCorkle, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None The matter of amending the Solicitation Ordinance was brought before the Council. It was suggested that the Better Business Bureau have a representative before the Council at its next meeting, Thursday, October 25, 1951, to point out what they had in mind as a recommendation. Discussion was held on the matter of paying a bonus to employees in December, and whether or not it was included in the Budget. The City Manager ex- plained it was not included in the Budget as a bonus payment. Any bonus payment made would come from the unappropriated balance. Councilman MacCorkle made inquiry about employees listed at certain salaries in the buiget, but not receiving the amount listed. The City Manager stated that generally if a pice was vacated it was not filled at the top budgeted salary; but for the rest of the employees, the job evaluation took care of them, retroactive to January 1st. There followed a discussion of the Budget. Councilman Long stated the Council voted that the City Manager would be responsible for the full amount set out, over her protest, and he was authorized to adjust the budget. Councilman MacCorkle stated if there were any money, why not raise salaries. The Policemen and Firemen have to furnish certain equipment and their own clothing, and Councilman MacCorkle thought the City should look into that matter, and make extra compensation. He thought any extra money available should go to make better salaries and working conditions, rather than paying out a bonus. He suggested that the City Manager instruct the personnel department to make some studies alongthe line of where this $40,000 could be used on personnel most effectively. Councilman White moved that the City Manager be instructed to include in his budget for 1952 money for a $10.00 per month increase for all city employees, the $30,000 available to be a part of the necessary amount to be raised. Later, after more discussion, Councilman White withdrew his motion. He stated he noted that 80% of the employees were drawing $200.00 or less. Councilman Long thought that was where the money should go. The Mayor and Councilman MacCorkle wanted to keep the evaluation program in mind all the time. The City Manager stated work had begun on the salary schedule for 1952, and that it was hoped to bring everybody up to Step 1; then go ahead with the program of going from Step 1 to Step 2 and so on; and he believed this would accomplish what Councilman "hite suggested. He stated this study, showing the jobs, and the steps, and the recommendation would be ready to submit about December 1. Councilman Long inquired about the 75¢ minimum wage. The City Manager stated that amount was being used as a minimum, and the study is being predicated on that. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 803 803 There being no further business, the Council adjourned, subject to the call of the Mayor. APPROVED: WS Drask ATTEST: City Clerk