CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting January 15, 1953 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 20 20 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Absent: Mayor Drake Present also: W. E. Seaholm, City Manager; W. T. Williams, Jr., City Attor ney; C. G. Levander, Director of Public Works. Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle announced that Mayor Drake was absent due to illness and that this was one of the few times Mayor Drake had been absent from the meeting, and the first time on account of illness. The other times, he was away on City business. Councilman Johnson moved that the Minutes of the previous meeting be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake MR. RUSSEL FISH inquired about the parking on thoroughfares. The City Manager stated the Planning and Zoning Commissions had been given a recommendation to study and report on in regard to the establishment of a 6th Height and Area which would take care of parking on thoroughfares; and as soon as they make their recommendation, it would come back to the Council, and this should be sometime within the next thirty days. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 21 21 Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle introduced the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACOORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON THE EAST PORTION OF A .45 ACRE TRACT OF LOT 27, WALLING PLACE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5005 BURNET ROAD, CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 22 22 Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON A PART OF TWO ONE-ACRE TRACTS OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle None Absent: Mayor Drake Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 23 23 ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT ON THE WEST 27.5 FEET OF THE NORTH 78 FEET OF LOT 7 AND THE EAST 14FEET OF THE NORTH 78 FEET OF LOT 7, BLOCK 153, OF THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 711 WEST 14TH STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES OF 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle None Absent: Mayor Drake Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 24 24 CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT OF 6.66 ACRES OF THE ROSS ANGLIN TRACT OUT OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 83058325 LAMAR BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle None Noes: Absent: Mayor Drake The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle None Absent: Mayor Drake Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 25 25 "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON A RECTANGULAR TRACT OF LAND, FRONTING 110 FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BOLM ROAD, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5016-5022 BOLM ROAD AND 1100A 1102A SHADY LANE, - IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ON APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES OUT OF LOT 6, THOMAS F. TAYLOR SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 813-839 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS = 26 26 COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council received the following: "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "January 15, 1953 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving East 382 Street from East Avenue to West Right-of-Way Line of H. & T. C. Railroad (Llano Branch), being Unit 17 of Current Improvement Program. "The work of improving East 382 Street, from the east property line of East Avenue to the west right-of-way line of H. & T. C. Railroad (Llano Branch), known as Unit 17 in the current street improvement program, has been performed and completed by Collins Construction Company of Texas in full compliance with the Contract, and the Plans and Specifications therein contained, dated July 21, 1952, between the City of Austin and Collins Construction Company. "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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 27 27 "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works City of Austin, Texas" Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING EAST 38½ STREET, UNIT 17, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY COLLINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF TEXAS, 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 Johnson 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, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson 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, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle None Absent: Mayor Drake The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council received the following: "To The City Council City of Austin, Texas "January 15, 1953 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work of Improving Cherrywood Road from Edgewood Avenue to South edge of Boggy Creek Bridge at East 34th Street, being Unit 2 of Current Improvement Program. "The work of improving Cherrywood Road, from the north property line of Edgewood Avenue to the south edge of Boggy Creek Bridge at East 34th Street, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 28 28 known as Unit 2 in the current street improvement program, has been performed and completed by Collins Construction Company of Texas in full compliance with the Contract, and the Plans and Specifications therein contained, dated July 21, 1952, between the City of Austin and Collins Construction Company. "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 Pro-tem MacCorkle introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING CHERRYWOOD ROAD, UNIT 2, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY COLLINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF TEXAS, 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 Johnson 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, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson 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, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle None Absent: Mayor Drake The Mayor Pro-tem announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 29 29 WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas main in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permmitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in VARGAS ROAD, from a point 619 feet south of Estrada Street northerly 671 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said VARGAS ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (2) A gas main in UPSON STREET, from a point 226 feet north of West 7th Street northerly 219 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said UPSON STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (3) A gas main in CHARLOTTE STREET, from a point 158 feet north of West 10th Street northerly 55 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said CHARLOTTE STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (4) A gas main in TILLERY STREET, from East 14½ Street to East 16th Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said TILLERY STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (5) A gas main in EAST 14 STREET, from Tillery Street westerly 10l feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said EAST 14½ STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (6) A gas main in TILLERY STREET, from Castro Street southerly 203 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 3 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said TILLERY STREET. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 30 30 Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. The Southern Union Gas Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: Absent: Mayor Drake None Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the property situated on the west side of Airport Blvd. as a private gasoline plant, which property is owned by Wallace D. Lentz, and is unplatted in Outlot 49, Division A, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorized the said Wallace D. Lentz to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550gallon underground tank and pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, subject to the same being operated in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this private gasoline plant after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted, and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Wallace D. Lentz has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 31 31 (Recommendations attached) "Mr. Walter E. Seaholm City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "Austin, Texas January 15, 1953 "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of Wallace D. Lentz, for permission to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550-gallon underground tank and pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, upon property located on the west side of Airport Blvd., which property is unplatted in Outlot 49, Division A, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 1128 Airport Blvd. "This property is located in a "C" Commercial District and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: "(1). That the gasoline tanks and pumps shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all tanks and pumps shall be installed in compliance with the Ordinance governing the storage and handling of gasoline. "(2). That all tanks and pumps shall be located not nearer than 10 feet to the property line and so located that cars stopped for the purpose of unloading or receiving gasoline or other supplies shall not in any way obstruct the free passage of traffic on either the sidewalk, street or alley. "(3). That "NO SMOKING" signs shall at all times be prominently displayed and no person shall be permitted to smoke on the prémises where gasoline is handled or stored. "(4). That all fees shall be paid and a permit secured from the Building Inspector's Office before any installation work is started, and that no equipment shall be placed in operation until after final inspection and approval of same. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote; Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Carl Quick is the Contractor for the alteration of a building located at 415-19 Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lots 5 and 6, Block 42, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the alteration of the building, such space to be CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 32 32 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 Carl Quick, the boundary of which is described as follows: 2. Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the southwest corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Congress Avenue to a point 6 feet east of the east curb line; thence in a northerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Congress Avenue approximately 92 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Congress Avenue to the northwest corner of the above described property; Thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 5th Street to a point 5 feet south of the south curb line; thence in an easterly direction and parallel with the centerline of East 5th Street approximately 60 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 5th Street to the north line of the above described property. THAT the above privilèges and allotment of space are granted to the said Carl Quick, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1). That the Contractor shall erect within the above described working space a solid fence built of not less than one-inch material and at least 8 feet in height (or extending from the sidewalk to the underside of the present awning). Substantially braced and anchored and to maintain same in good condition at all times while the work is in progrèss. The Contractor will be permitted to put a door in the barricade that will either open in or slide parallel to the barricades, and at all times that material is being delivered or taken away from the building, a watchman shall be provided to warn pedestrians of approaching danger. The Contractor will also be permitted to use two parking meter spaces on Congress Avenue immediately in front of the entrance intthe barricade, for the delivery or removal of materials during the construction work. (2). That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (3). That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (4). That "NO PARKING" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (5). That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space provided such work office is not within 25 feet of any corner street intersection. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 3? 33 (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, 1953. (10). That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein granted or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (11). That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in making such grant reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of said space any time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purposes. (12). That any public utility, or public or private property, 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. (13). That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), which shall protect, 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. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 117.2 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 34 34 LESS, OUT OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE 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 Johnson 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 Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessments for the property hereinafter described in the name of James R. Shannon, Jr. is incorrect for the following reasons: "This house was moved from 1508 Rosewood to 1130 Concho in 1948. We have erroneously assessed this house at both addresses for the years of 1949, 1950 and 1951. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1949 1950 1951 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Improvements on S.E. 50x112' of Lot 1, Outlot 57, Div B, Patterson Addition, Plat 33, Item 184.(Known as 1508 Rose- wood Street.) 37 11 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE 250 0 250 250 0 0 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall Assessor and Collector of Taxes" Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessments hereinafter set forth in the name of James R. Shannon, Jr. and has found the same to be erroneous for the reason stated in his certificate delivered to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, and WHEREAS, in such certificate the City Tax Assessor and Collector has recommended the adjustment, Now Therefore, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 35 35 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following tax assessments for the years shown be, and the same are, hereby adjusted and corrected to fix the assessed value therein as indicated. YEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 1949 Improvements on S.E. 50x112' 250 of Lot 1, Outlot 57, Div. B, Patterson Addition, Plat 33, Item 184. (Known as 1508 Rose- wood Street.) 1950 11 250 1951 250 RECOMMENDED VALUE 0 0 0 The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessment for the property hereinafter described in the name of Mr. L. E. Reifschneider is incorrect for the following reason: "An investigation has revealed as of January 1, 1952, there were no improvements located on the described property. The records of the Building Inspector and the Water and Light Department verify that the property was unimproved. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1952 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Improvements on N.E.Pt.of 5 O.L. 28,29,42, Div.D, Shoal Creek Boulevard Lots, Plat 47, Item 67-1 on 2313 Shoal Creek Boulevard (Rear N.E.) ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE 360 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall 0 City Tax Assessor and Collector" Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessment hereinafter set forth and has found the same to be erroneous for the reason stated in his certificate delivered to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, and CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 36 35 WHEREAS, in such certificate the City Tax Assessor and Collector has recommended the adjustment, Now Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following tax assessment for the year shown be, and the same is hereby adjusted and corrected to fix the assessed value therein as indicated. YEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 1952 Improvements on N.E.Pt.of 5, 360 O.L. 28,29,42, Div.D, Shoal Creek Boulevard Lots, Plat 47, Item 67-1 on 2313 Shoal Creek Boulevard (Rear N.Ε.) RECOMMENDED VALUE 0 And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessment for the property hereinafter described in the name of Miss Blanche Starrett is incorrett for the following reasons: "An investigation has revealed as of January 1, 1952 there were no improvements located on the described property. The water and lights were disconnected January 23, 1950. There was no building permit to remove this house. An inspection on the ground shows that thereare no improvements now. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1952 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Improvements on Lot 1 & 2, Block 18, Highlands, Plat 215, Item 57, at Martin Avenue. 1,070 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall 0 City Tax Assessor and Collector" Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessment hereinafter set forth in the name of Miss Blanche Starrett and has found the same to be erroneous for the reasons stated in his CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 37 37 certificate delivered to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, and WHEREAS, in such certificate the City Tax Assessor and Collector has recommended the adjustment, Now, Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following tax assessment for the year shown be, and the same is, hereby adjusted and corrected to fix the assessed value therein as indicated. YEAR 1952 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Improvements on Lot 1 & 2, Block 18, Highlands, Plat 215, Item 57, at Martin Avenue ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 1,070 RECOMMENDED VALUE 0 And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessments for the property hereinafter described in the name of Robert S. Karotkin is incorrect for the following reason: "After an investigation by a Tax Department appraiser, requested by the property owner, structural cracks were revealed and a 5% depreciation allowance recommended. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follow::: YEAR 1952 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Improvements on Lot 18 and N Triangle of 19 of Thomas Place (Plat 170, Item 26-1) Knowmas 2607 Thomas Drive. 7750 7360 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall City Tax Assessor & Collector: 11 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessment hereinafter set forth in the name of Robert S. Karotkin and has found the same to be erroneous for the reason stated in his certificate delivered to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, and CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 38 38 WHEREAS, in such certificate the City Tax Assessor and Collector has recommended the adjustment, Now Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following tax assessment for the year shown be, and the same is, hereby adjusted and corrected to fix the assessed value therein as indicated. YEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE 1952 Improvements on Lot 18 and N 7750 7360 Triangle of 19 of Thomas Place (Plat 170, Item 26-1) Known as 2607 Thomas Drive. And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following voter Ayes: Councilmen Jonhnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The City Manager submitted the following certificate by the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessment for the property hereinafter described in the name of Judge Mace B. Thurman, Jr. is incorrect for the following reason: "According to information submitted by affidavit by Judge Mace B. Thurman Jr., the original assessed value was excessive and should be adjusted. Our personal property appraisers have investigated the matter and recommend the request- edrreduction. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1951 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Furniture and Fixtures in Furnished Apartments at 1505 Colorado Street. ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE 1000 210 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall, City Tax Assessor & Collector: 11 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessment hereinafter set forth in the name of Judge Mace B. Thurman, Jr. and has found the same to be erroneous for the reason stated in CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 39 39 his certificate delivered to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, and WHEREAS, in such certificate the City Tax Assessor and Collector has recommended the adjustment, Now Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following tax assessment for the year shown be, and the same is, hereby adjusted and corrected to fix the assessed value therein as indicated. YEAR 1951 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Furniture and Fixtures in 1000 210 Furnished Apartments at 1505 Colorado Street. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessment for the property hereinafter described in the name of Mace B. Thurman is incorrect for the following reason: "According to information submitted by affidavit by Mace B. Thurman, the original assessed value was excessive and should be adjusted. After an investigation the personal property appraisers have recommended the reduction indicated below. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1951 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Furniture and Fixtures in furnished apartments at 107 East 18th Street. ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE 1000 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall 100 City Tax Assessor & Collector" Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessment hereinafter set forth in the name of Mace B. Thurman, and has found the same to be erroneous for the reasons stated in his certificate delivered to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, and CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 40 WHEREAS, in such certificate the City Tax Assessor and Collector has recommended the adjustment, Now Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 40 That the following tax assessment for the year shown be, and the same is, hereby adjusted and corrected to fix the assessed value therein as indicated. YEAR 1951 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Furniture and Fixtures in 1000 100 Furnished Apartment at 107 East 18th Street. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessment for the property hereinafter described in the name of C. E. Shelvin is incorrect for the following reasons: "Owing to a fire loss occuring in 1948, the indicated adjustment from the original assessed value is warranted for the tax levy year of 1949 only. The Fire Department varifies the date of the fire as December 20, 1948, and their report indicated considerable damage by smoke and water as well as by fire. The extent of the damage is further indicated by the amount of the building permit, namely $2800.00 to restore the premises. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1949 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE One Acre (Lot G) Outlot 59, Div. B, Unplatted (Plat 36 в, Item 50) Known as 2403 East 12th Street. Improvements Only. 1020 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall 190 City Tax Assessor & Collector" Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessment hereinafter set forth in the name of C. E. Shelvin and has found the same to be erroneous for the reasons stated in his certificate delivered to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, and CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 41 41 WHEREAS, in such certificate the City Tax Assessor and Collector has recommended the adjustment, Now Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following tax assessment for the year shown be, and the same is, hereby adjusted and corrected to fix the assessed value therein as indicated. YEAR DESCRIPITON OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE 1949 One Acre (Lot G) Outlot 59, 1020 190 Div. B, Unplatted (Plat 36 в, Item 50) Known as 2403 East 12th Street. Improvements Only. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessment for the property hereinafter described in the name of Francis Jasper Smalley is incorrect for the following reasons: "An affidavit has been submitted showing that as of January 1, 1952, the improvements on the described property were only approximately 50% completed. This confirmed by records of the Building Inspector and the Water and Light Dapartment. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1952 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Improvements on Lot 7, Block O, Crestview Addition #7, Plat 317, Item 163, located at 1300 Richcreek Road 3,230 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall 1,610 City Tax Assessor and Collector" Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessment hereinafter set forth in the name of Francis Jasper Smalley and has found the same to be erroneous for the reasons stated in his certificate delivered to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, and CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 42 42 WHEREAS, in such certificate the City Tax Assessor and Collector has recommended the adjustment, Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following tax assessment for the year shown be, and the same is, hereby adjusted and corrected to fix the assessed value therein as indicated. ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE YEAR - 1952 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Improvements on Lot 7, Block O, Crestview Addition #7, Plat 317, Item 163, located at 1300 Richcreek Road. 3,230 1,610 And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessment for the property hereinafter described in the name of L. G. Whitehead is incorrect for the following reasons: "According to affidavit submitted by the property owner, the improvements were only 1/3 complete as of January 1, 1952. An investigation through water and light connection date records and the Building Inspector's office records will support the attached affidavit. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1952 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Improvements on Lot 10, Block D, Highland Park West, Plat 145, Item 10, on 4717 Highland Terrace (RESOLUTION) 4,970 1,490 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall City Tax Assessor and Collector" Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessment hereinafter set forth in the name of L. G. Whitehead and has found the same to be erroneous for the reasons stated in his certificate delivered to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, and CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 43 43 WHEREAS, in such certificate the City Tax Assessor and Collector has recommended the adjustment, Now Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following tax assessment for the year shown be, and the same is, hereby adjusted and corrected to fix the assessed value therein as indicated. YEAR 1952 DESCRIPTION OFPROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE Improvements on Lot 10, Block 4,970 RECOMMENDED VALUE 1,490 D, Highland Park West, Plat 145, Item 10, on 4717 Highland Terrace And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessment for the property hereinafter described in the name of Fred & Lucy B. Gordon is incorrect for the following reasons: "There were no improvements on the property described as of January 1, 1952. Confirmation has been made by reference to records of the Building Inspector and the Wa ter and Light Department. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1952 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Improvements on Lot 5, Blk. 21, Plat 466, St. Johns College Addn., Item 19, at 7509 Bethun Avenue. 720 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall City Tax Assessor and Collector" Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessment hereinafter set forth in the name of Fred and Lucy B. Gordon a nd has found the same to be erroneous for the reasons stated in his certificate delivered to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, and CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 44 44 WHEREAS, in such certificate the City Tax Assessor and Collector has recommended the adjustment, Now Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following tax assessment for the year shown be, and the same is, hereby adjusted and corrected to fix the assessed value therein as indicated. YEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE 1952 Improvements on Lot 5, Blk. 21, Plat 466, St. Johns College Addn., Item 19, at 7509 Bethun Avenue. 720 0 And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessment for the property hereinafter described in the name of A. H. Pool, Estate is incorrect for the following reasons: "Excessive land area erroneously assessed. The maps furnished this office by the Engineering Department were erroneous and after checking the Travis County deed records a correction in the amount of footage contained in Lot 1 was made. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1952 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Land only on Lot 1, Blk. 1, O.L.14, Div. D, Fruth, Plat 60, Item 1, at the 2700 block between Guadalupe & North Guadalupe. ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE 9,620 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall 8,790 City Tax Assessor and Collector" Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessment hereinafter set forth in the name of A. H. Pool, Estate and has found the same to be erroneous for the reasons stated in his CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 45 45 certificate delivered tothe City Council and filed with the City Clerk, and WHEREAS, in such certificate the City Tax Assessor and Collector has recommended the adjustment, Now Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following tax assessment for the year shown be, and the same is, hereby adjusted and corrected to fix the assessed value therein as indicated. YEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 1952 Land only on Lot 1, Blk. 1, 9,620 O.D. 14, Div.D, Fruth, Plat 60, Item 1, at the 2700 block RECOMMENDED VALUE 8,790 between Guadalupe & North Guadalupe And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessment for the property hereinafter described in the name of Sister Margaret Mary Schneider is incorrect for the following reasons: "The improvements located on this property were removed from the premises before January 1, 1952. This is verified by information obtained from the Water and Light Department connection records and Building Inspector's office. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1952 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Se Lot 17 & 18, Block 9, Plat 114, South Heights, Item 39, at 900 West Elizabeth ORIGINAL, ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE 750 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall 0 City Tax Assessor and Collector" Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessment hereinafter set forth in the name of Sister CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 46 46 Margaret Mary Schneider and has found the same to be erroneous for the reasons stated in his certificate delivered to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, and WHEREAS, in such certificate the City Tax Assessor and Collector has recommended the adjustment, Now Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following tax assessment for the year shown be, and the same is, hereby adjusted and corrected to fix the assessed value therein as indicated. ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE YEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY 1952 Lot 17 & 18, Block 9, Plat 114, South Heights, Item 39, at 900 West Elizabeth. 750 0 And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle None Absent: Mayor Drake The City Manager furnished the following recommendation to the members of the Council: MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: "January 14, 1953 THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL W. E. Seaholm, CITY MANAGER POLICE AND COURTS BUILDING We have attached hereto a tabulation of the bids received January 6 on the construction of the Police and Courts Building. If we are to consider only the base bid, which is only the main Police Building, the total construction would be $386,503. This is in excess of the $350,000 bond money available for its construction. Approximately three hundred forty (340) days will be required by the low bidder to complete the construction. This will carry the construction date into 1954. Since the completion will be in 1954 the excess of cost for the construction of the building could be taken care of in the budget of 1954. To build the main building only would not provide any accommodations, lockers, showers, etc. for our Police Personnel. We would, therefore, recommend for your earnest consideration that the base bid incorporate the main building plus the remodeling of the northwest Market Building into a locker and shower room as is set forth in Alternate No. 1, We would further recommend that only about 50% of the jail equipment, cells, etc. be installed at this time. This would provide a jail capacity equal to that which we now have. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 47 47 On the above premise we would recommend that the contract be awarded to the following contractors, being low bidders thereon: Bid No. 1 W. D. Anderson, General Contract $277,878 Bid No. 2 Pats Plumbing & Elect. Co., Plumbing 23,173 Bid No. 3 Young & Pratt, Heating & A.C. 42,696 Bid No. 4 R. O. Davis, Electric 32,673 TOTAL $376,420 The contract provides that 10% be retained, on the construction price, until the building had been finally completed and accepted. Since this will come in 1954 $37,642 will then be paid in 1954, a new budget year. This would then leave only $338,778 to be paid in 1953 for which we have $350,000 set up in our budget. Whatever part of jail equipment that could be purchased could be contracted for delivery in 1954 and no monies would be required in 1953 for it. The total cost of the construction of the building and installation of part of the jail equipment would approximate $411,154. Thus approximately $61,000 of additional monies willnned tobe provided in 1954 over and above the available bond money to accomplish the above recommendation. W. E. Seaholm City Manager The City Manager explained in detail his recommendation furnished the Council with the Agenda, the Police and Courts Building bids, and went over the plans. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on January 6, 1953, bids were received by the City of Austin for the construction of a new Police and Courts Building for the City; and WHEREAS, the bid of W. D. Anderson in the total sum of $277,878.00 for the General Base Contract and Alternates Nos. 1 and 4 was the lowest and best bid for the general contract; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Pats Plumbing and Electric Company in the total sum of $23,173.00 for the Plumbing Base Contract and Alternates Nos. 1 and 4, was the lowest and best bid for the plumbing work; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Young and Pratt in the total sum of $42,696.00 for the Heating and Air Conditioning Base Contract and Alternates Nos. 1 and 4, was the lowest and best bid for the heating and air conditioning work; and, WHEREAS, the bid of R. O. Davis in the total sum of $32,673.00, for the Electric Base Contract and Alternates Nos. 1 and 4, was the lowest and best bid for the electric work; and, WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended that said low bins be accepted; Now, Therefore, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 48 48 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That each of said bids be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the City to enter into contract with said respective bidders for the work involved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake Councilman Johnson 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 "Resubdivision of Lots 9 and 10, Block 3 of Fiskville School Addition", approved by the City Plan Commission of the City of Austin on January 8, 1953, 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake Regarding the paving of East 382 Street, Councilman Long noted that the paving on this street went up to the railroad and stopped, and she asked why it could not be continued across the tracks and the Railroad Company assessed for the crossing. The Director of Public Works stated that it was desired that the Railroad Company lower the crossing on Cherrywood; but at this time, it was agreed that the City would put in the asphalt and the Company would put in a plank crossing that would be smooth. This will be similar to the Lamar crossing. The Council had before it the zoning application of MOTON H. CROCKETT, JR., for change of zoning at 6104-6200 Cameron Road from "A" Residence to "C" Commercial. This application was publicly heard on January 8, 1953, but no action was taken at that time. Councilman Long moved that the requested change be granted and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle announced that the change had been granted, and the ordinance would be drawn to cover the change. 49 49 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Pending before the Council from the week of January 8, 1953, was the zoning application of B. E. MILBURN for change of zoning at 4600-4716 and 4715 East 7th Street from "A" Residence to "D" Industrial. No action had been taken on the application on the oth as there was a question of set-back to be considered. Councilman White moved that this application be referred to the Zoning Commission for consideration of changing the Height and Area also. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake The Council received a recommendation from the City Manager as follows: "I would like to recommend the following holidays for City employees for 1953: January 1 New Year's Day י Thursday March 2 Texas Independence Day Monday April 21 San Jacinto Day Tuesday September 7 Labor Day Monday November 11 Armistice Wednesday November 26 Thanksgiving Thursday December 25 Christmas Friday "February 22, George Washington's birthday, and July 4 have been omitted this year due to the fact that they fall on Sunday and Saturday respectively." Councilman White moved that when holidays fall on Saturday or Sunday that the employees be given Monday. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle None Absent: Mayor Drake This motion took care of February 22nd and July 4th which fell on Sunday and Saturday. MR. W. D. ANDERSON thanked the Council for awarding him the bid as General Contractor of the Police and Courts Building, and stated he would let the building peak for itself. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 50 Councilman Long asked that the City Manager bring the Council some figures on what it would mean to have sick leave or annual leave for employees who are terminating their services, paying off that annual leave or sick leave and also paying the people on retirement. The City Manager stated some personnel recommendations were just about ready to present to the Council, and the recommendation included paying accumulated sick leave to an individual who had been with the City for five years. Councilman White asked if that would apply to the ones that have retired, and it was stated it would. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be instructed to make a study of the schools of Austin and see what it would cost to make sidewalk approaches to the schools. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: Councilman Johnson Absent: Mayor Drake The City Manager stated this would be studied, and he would also consult with the School authorities for their recommendation. Councilman Johnson inquired about the time for appointing the Election Judges. The City Attorney explained the reqirements. Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle called a meeting for Tuesday, January 20th for the purpose of appointing the election officials. The hour set was 4:00. Councilman White inquired in behalf of the P.T.A. and others in South Austin if the through street on East Live Oak would be readyto be used by people going to the new school before next September. The Director of Public Works and the City Manager stated it would not be ready, but that all efforts would be made to get this and other through streets going, but they could not be finished by September, as there was a bridge to build and rights-of-way to be obtained. Councilman Long asked if the asphalt treatment had been discontinued at this time. It was explained this work will not be started again until all possibility of freezing weather was over; and at this time, the streets were being bladed. Mayor Pro-tem MacCORKLE laid before the Council the matter of a Voluntary Paving Program, which had been discussed the week before. After further discussion covering time limit and restrictions on the streets to be covered in this program, Councilman Long moved that the City go into this program as recommended by the City Manager. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle Noes: None Absent: Mayor Drake CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 51 51 Councilman Long inquired about the paving on North Loop. It was stated this was depending on an appropriation from the Legislature, which was being asked for. Councilman Long asked if there was not another Paving Program about ready to present. The Director of Public Works stated it was about ready, although all the streets had not been definitely chosen. With regard to the Voluntary Paving Program, Councilman Long stated she understood this was not to have any bearing on the assessment paving; that it was a cash program and was entered into voluntarily. The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following applications for change of zoning had been referred to the Zoning Commission: 1901 W. 10th A. CASIRAGHI From "A" Residence To "C-1" Commercial D. C. REED ESTATE By Hiram M. Reed 701 & 703 W. 15th & 1410 Rio Grande From "B" Residence To "C" Commercial C. B. SMITH by W. Sale Lewis 600 & 602 Canion St. From "A" Residence "D" Industrial To FRANK C. BARRON Rear 3700 & 3800 Blks. From Unzoned & "A" Airport Blvd. Residence "C" Commercial 20 To 3701-03 & 3700-02 Manorwood.Road From "A" Residence To "B" Residence Councilman Johnson moved that the Council adjourn, subject to the call of the Mayor. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Pro-tem MacCorkle None Absent: Mayor Drake ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: She Mayor Pro-tem