CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 04, 1954 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 186 186 The meeting was called to order with Mayor McAden presiding. Roll Call1: Present: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Absent: None Present also: W. E. Seaholm, City Manager; W. T. Williams, Jr., City Attorney; C. G. Levander, Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by FATHER EDWARD MATOCHA The Council had before it the request of Mrs. Maude Pridgen to change the name of East Avenue to Broadway. Councilman Pearson moved that the name of East Avenue be retained since there was a street already named Broadway. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None DR. M. J. THOMPSON, Chairman of the Airport Advisory Committee gave a report of this Committee that was organized in October, 1953. He displayed charts showing the growth of airline traffic, which has reached 960,000 passengers yearly. He displayed charts showing the nonscheduled airline operations. The problem of the airport is divided into two parts--short range program and long range program. The short range program consists of the extension of the major runways, adequate zoning in and around the airport, improvement of the instrument landing operations, modernization of runway lighting equipment and terminal facilities including construction of additional hangars, of a modern terminal building, and improvement in terminal loading and parking facilities. He acknowledged the aid the Committee had received from FEHR & GRANGER, Architects; MR. MIKE MAHONEY; C.A.A., TEXAS AVIATION COMMISSION, CLIFF GREEN; BERGSTROM AIRFORCE BASE; Consulting services from GILL & WILLIS; the City Administration throughout, and MR. SEAHOLM and MR. LEVANDER. He stated the recommendations of the Committee were as follows: ৯ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 187 187 (1) That steps should be taken to establish a zoning ordinance and zoning board not only for Robert Mueller Airport, but for Bergstrom Airforce Base and for such other aviation activities as may come under the City Council's jurisdiction. He stated such a Board should be a joint Board with the City and Travis County. (2) In order to draw larger craft to Austin, but even more improtant than that, to improve instrument landing facilities so that planes will not by-pass the City, that progress be made in extending the runways. 3 (3) Improving terminal facilities; facilities for non-scheduled planes; and a study to be made of rearranging the instrument landing facilities, location of terminal facilities, by an aviation engineering firm. Specific recommendations which he wante d to make were: (1) That the City Council make available bond money which has been voted for development of the Airport facilities. (2) That top priority be given to the purchase of property or obtaining options, for the development of the airport facilities. (3) The detailed survey to be made with regard to extensions necessary to provide for adequate run-ways including instrument landing facilities and for location and construction for adequate terminals and hangar facilities, the study to be made by a professional airport engineering firm. A separate recommendation was made by the Committee that due to urgent and immediate needs that eight large hangars and 20 small hangers be constructed as early as possible and the necessary financial arrangements be made from money already available or from self-liquidating bonds. The Committee felt this would result in an airport improvement program which would be of great benefit to the City, and the Committee would continue its studies of the airport problems. Councilman Thompson noted the recommendation was to improve the present airport to serve the community for the next 10-15 years rather than to abandon it for a new airport. Councilman White inquired if he recommended the purchase of the land or wait until the engineering survey was made. He recommended that the actual purchase should wait until the survey, but that options could be obtained now. The Mayor thanked the Committee for its fine work. Councilman Long moved that the Council thank the Committee for the preliminary report and asked them to continue their work, and the Council would be happy to receive the report and study it and act on it. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long moved that $350,000 Airport Improvement Bonds be sold as soon as possible. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Regarding the Airport improvement, Councilman Pearson asked the Chairman of the Committee if they would recommend to the Council various engineering firms that could make their recommended studies. Councilman Thompson thought CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 188 188 this would be very appropriate if this Committee would make such a recommendation. He commended the committee for using their skills and talents and time to work out these problems. The Mayor stated the Councilwas very well pleased with the fine manner this committee had performed. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Mrs. T. W. Cox has made application in writing for permission to use and maintain in her residence a day nursery school, complying with all City and State regulations, on Lot 8, Johnson Heights, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, the same being on the West side of Marcell Street and locally known as 7210 Marcell Street, which property is located in an "A" Residence District and under Section #4, Item 13a of the Zoning Ordinance requires a special permit from the City Council; and WHEREAS, this application has been considered and approved by the City Council of the City of Austin, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission for the use and maintenance of a day nursery school at the location described above be granted to Mrs. T. W. Cox. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Mrs. J. L. Jackson has made application in writing for permission to use and maintain in her residence a day nursery school, complying with all City and State regulations, on University of Texas Campus, in the City of Austin Travis County, Texas, the same being on the north side of East 23rd Street and locally known as 406 East 23rd Street, which property is located in an "A" Residence District and under Section #4, Item 13a of the Zoning Ordinance requires a special permit from the City Council; and WHEREAS, this application has been considered and approved by the City Council of the City of Austin, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission for the use and maintenance of a day mursery school at the location described above be granted to Mrs. J. L. Jackson. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 189 189 DR. E. H. GIVENS appeared making several requests--that the JAMES P. RILEY POST NO. 81 be given permission to have the Alamo Exposition Shows March 20-28th. He represented a group present, and congratulated the Council on appointing the committee for the greater development of East Austin. Regarding the Downs Field, he asked that a fence like the ones at Clark and Disch Fields be placed there instead of a wire fence. He wanted to check up on the playground at Olive Street School Ground location. He expressed thanks for the Bridge at Rosewood, and for the Airport light, which was scheduled. DR. GIVENS said they were promised a fire station manned by negroes, and they did not have it; but they would settle for three more firemen's places. Councilman Long explained the set up under the Civil Service. Dr. Givens asked for an addition to the number of negro policemen, citing two areas that needed patrollingRosewood area and on East 7th Street--when the regular patrolman was off duty. The Mayor commended the negro policemen for their conduct as a representative of the law enforcing agency of the City of Austin. Dr. Givens further requested enlargementof Evergreen Cemetery. A request for traffic lights at llth and East Avenue and 12th and East Avenue was made. The City Manager stated it would be two years before the Expressway was completed, but a traffic count had been made, and it was his recommendation that signals be placed as soon as some bond money was available. A request for a traffic count at llth and Rosewood and Navasota; and at Rosewood and Chicon was requested. DR. GIVENS congratulated the Council for adding to Zaragosa Park and felt that the same amount of money would be spent for his group. He suggested taking that same amount of money and moving the incinerator and using that site for recreational purpose or other purposes. MR. UPSHAW, too asked for the light at Airport Blvd., and 12th Street. The light had been authorized. REV. DAVIS asked for a street light at 13th Street and Chicon. MR. U. S. YOUNG, Druggist an Navasota and 1lth asked that Rosewood from Chicon to the Park be widened. He was asked to contact the merchants and property owners and obtain a petition requesting the widening of the street, and present it to the Council. REV. WASHINGTON appeared thanking the Council for the fine job it was doing.. Regarding the Alamo Shows, the City Manager suggested using the new ball field as a site for it. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be granted the authority to give them this permit for either of the places for the fair. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be asked to investigate the Evergreen Cemetery need and the possibility of purchasing more area and report back to the Council in two weeks. The motion, seconded by Councilman. White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long moved that the City Manager berrequested to have traffic counts made on llth and Rosewood and Navasota, and on Rosewood and Chiconthose two intersections with the possibility of a traffic light, and report 190 190 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS be made as soon as possible. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long suggested that the City Manager keep the Council informed as to the possibilities of removing the Incinerator, as it was in an experimental stage now, but she would like to be kept informed all along. It was Councilman Long inquired about the development of Downs Field. stated this was underway now; that lights were being installed. The City Manager stated the board fences which were requested were very expensive to maintain, and that it was planned to put a cyclone fence around it and plant it with shrubs, as was done at House Park. Dr. Givens stated they would not be happy with this type of fence, as they wanted a board fence. MR. RALPH JANES appeared before the Council regarding straightening the river bed around the Interregional Highway Bridge. He was interested in securing the temporary bridge that will soon be torn down by LUTHER TURNER if the river bed were to be straightened. The City Manager stated this would need a study, as there was a boulevard planned along there, and it was desired to have some beach if there were to be a lake. The Mayor asked Mr. Janes to get with the City Manager and investigate the matter and see what it looks like. Councilman Pearson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on February 18, 1954, for furnishing 320,000 gallons of emulsified asphalt; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Collins Construction Company in the sum of $37,600.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Collins Construction Company in the sum of $37,600.00 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. E. Seaholm, City Manager of the City of Austin, is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Collins Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 191 191 Councilman Pearson 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 erection of a boat dock on the property owned by Rex Shields, the same being lots 23, and the East 1/2 of 22, Tarrytown River Oaks Subdivision, as listed in the Travis County Deed Records and hereby authorizes the said Rex Shields to construct, maintain and operate this boat dock subject to same being constructed 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 erection of this boat dock after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution. 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, fire and health regulations and the right of revocations is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Rex Shields has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Mr. Walter E. Seaholm City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "March 4, 1954 "I, the undersigned, have reviewed the plans and have considered the application of Rex Shields, owner of a piece of property located up-stream from the westerly extension of the south line of Windsor Road, the same being lots 23, and the east 1/2 of 22, Tarrytown River Oaks Subdivision, and listed in the Travis County Deed Records, for permission to construct and maintain a boat dock projecting out into the lake 38' beyond the normal high water level. The Construction details meeting all requirements I therefore recommend that if Rex Shield is granted his request by the City Council, that it be subject to the following conditions: "(1). That nothing but creosoted piles, cedar piles or concrete piles, substantially braced to with stand wind and water pressure, be used in the construction and that no structure shall be nearer than ten feet to any side pro- perty line of the owner of applicant. "(2). That no business, such as a restaurant, dance hall, concession stand, or any other enterprise for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, except marine supplies and tackle, and no living quarters of any character, shall be erected on any pier, dock, wharf, float, island, piling or other structure extending into or above Lake Austin. "(3). That every structure shall be equipped with proper lights which show all around the horizon for night use and shall be equipped with flags or other warnings for daylight use. "(4). That all structures extending out into the Lake be constantly CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 192 192 kept in a state of good repair and that the premises be kept reasonably clean at all times. "Respectfully submitted, (Bgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by, Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: CouncilmenLong, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Pearson 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 North side of West 5th Street as a private gasoline plant which property is owned by Lamar Motors, and is designated as the South 104 of Lots 14, 15, 16, Block 2, Raymond Plateau, Outlot ll, Division 2, of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorized the said Lamar Motors 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, 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 Lamar Motors has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Mr. Walter E. Seaholm City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "Austin, Texas March 4, 1954 "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of Lamar Motors through their agent, Roy A. Butler, 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 the property located on the north side of West 5th Street, which property is designated as the south 104' of Lots 14, 15, 16, Block 2, Raymond Plateau, Outlot ll, Division Z, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 1010 West 5th Street. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 193 193 "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 premises where gasoline is handled or stored. "(4). That all fees shall be paid and a permit secured from the Building Inspector's Offèce 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" vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman White 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 construction and maintenance of an overhead hoist in the planting area on the West side of Neches Street, the same being designated as Lot 4, Block 15, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, locally known as 408 East 2nd Street, and hereby authorizes the Southern Electric Supply Company to construct and maintain said overhead hoist, subject to the same being constructed 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 a building permit for the construction of this overhead hoist 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 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 Southern Electric Supply Company has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances, 194 194 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (Recommendations attached) "Mr. Walter E. Seaholm City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "Austin, Texas March 4, 1954 "We the undersigned, have considered the application of the Southern Electric Supply Company for permission to con struct and maintain an overhead hoist in the planting area on the West side of Neches adjoining Lot 4, Block 15, of the original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, locally known as 408 East 2nd Street, and we hereby advise that the following conditions exist: "The property upon which this business is located is designated as "C-2" Commercial District as shown upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. This neighborhood is essentially a warehouse district in which a number of warehouses now exist with loading platforms extending out over the sidewalk area. "We recommend that the Southern Electric Supply Company be granted permission to construct and maintain said overhead hoist in the planting area between the building and the curb on the West side of Neches Street near the alley North of East 2nd Street, subject to the foliowing conditions: "That the area between the sidewalk and curb may be used and occupied in connection with the operation of said hoist on condition that the right to so use may be revoked by the City Council at any time upon due notice and further conditioned upon the proposed structure being so designed as to meet the best engineering practice for safety. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motiong seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman White 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 construction and maintenance of a basement in the sidewalk area on the East side of Lavaca Street and the South side of West 8th Street adjoining Lots 11, 12, and the West 8' of 10, Block 82 of the original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes E. J. Lund to construct and maintain a basement in the sidewalk area subject to the same being constructed 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 a building permit for the construction of this basement after full compliance with all the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 195 195 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 gegulations and the right of re- vocation is retained, if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said E. J. Lund has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances; and such permission is granted and accepted subject to the following further conditions, to wit: 1. That in constructing such basement the said E. J. Lund will take care to avoid damage to any utility improvements now situated in the vicinity of such construction and will at his own expense repair all damage which may be caused thereto and will at his own expense, cause such utility lines to be relocated where made necessary by such construction. 2. That such permission may be revoked in whole or in part by the City of Austin at any time it becomes necessary to use such space for underground utility improvements and in the event of such revocation or partial revocation the owner os such premises shall construct the necessary walls and footings to separate such space from the remainder of such building and shall pay all costs and expenses in connection therewith. (Recommendations attached) "Memo to Mr. Walter E. Seaholm City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "Austin, Texas March 4, 1954 "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of E. J. Lund for permission to construct and maintain a basement in the sidewalk area on the East side of Lavaca Street and the south side of West 8th Street adjoining Lots 11, 12, and the West 8 of 10, Block 82 of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, the same being located on the south east corner of the intersection of Lavaca Street and West 8th Street and locally known as 217-221 West 8th Street, and we hereby advise that the following conditions exist: "This property is located in a downtown business district in which a number of buildings occupy the space beneath the sidewalk and this application is for permission to extend the basement to the East curb line of Lavaca Street and running approximately 128' in the Southerly direction from the South line of West 8th Street and in an Easterly direction approximately 100' from the West line of Lavaca Street, and we wish to recommend that E. I. Lund be permitted to construct this basement under the sidewalk area subject to the following conditions: "That the space adjoining the building below the sidewalk on public property may be used and occupied in connection with the building on condition that the right to so use and occupy may be revoked by the City at any time and that the owner of the building will construct the necessary walls and footing to separate such space from the building and pay all consts and expenses attendant therewith. "Respectfully submitted (Sga) C. G. Levander Director of Public Works CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" 196 196 The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Mayor McAden 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 AND HEIGHT AND AREA DESIGNATION FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK B, STATESMAN PROPERTY, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA 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 Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden 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 Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayess Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 197 197 Mayor McAden 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 301318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION AND HEIGHT AND AREA DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON TRACT 37, CONTAINING 1.33 ACRES OUT OF THE THEODORE LOW SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4105 MANCHACA ROAD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA 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 Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the fule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McAden 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 198 198 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 AND THE HEIGHT AND AREA DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON WEST PORTION OF LOT 3 AND EAST PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 9, AND WEST 158 FEET OF LOT 3, BLOCK 10, ALL IN PLAINVIEW HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES 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 Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden 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 Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance Be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McAden 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 199 199 CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION AND THE HEIGHT AND AREA DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON LOTS 5 AND 6, AND WEST 17 FEET OF LOTS 1,2,3, AND 4, BLOCK 9, AND WEST 157.88 FEET OF LOT 1, BLOCK LO, PLAINVIEW HEIGHTS, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES 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 Thompson, Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden 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 Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Attorney explained that the ordinance to cover the Z. P. JOURDAN ESTATE was written as the application was made--"C" Commercial. He stated the Council might want to amend the ordinance to include adding the 6th Height and Area. Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be amended to change the height and area from first and fifth Height and Area Districts to Sixth Height and Area District. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Mayor McAden then introduced the following ordinance as amended: 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 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 200 200 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 AND FIRST AND FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICTS TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON ALL OF BLOCK B, PLAINVIEW HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA 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 Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Pearson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas Company has presented to theCity Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in EAST 8TH STREET, from a point 169 feet east of Harvard Street, easterly 47 feet, the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 201 201 centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said EAST 8TH STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (2) A gas main in FINLEY DRIVE, from a point 66 feet south of Fisėt Drive, northerly 39 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet west of and parallel to the ast property line ofsaid FINLEY DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (3) A gas main in SOUTH 4TH STREET, from Herndon Lane notherly 185 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SOUTH 4TH STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (4) A gas main in PASADENA DRIVE, from a point 37 feet east of Hardy Drive, westerly 1,077 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said PASADENA DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (5) A gas main in HARDY DRIVE, from Pasadena Drive, southerly 260 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said HARDY DRIVE. 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 line s named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 202 202 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 Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Council set the following zoning application for public hearing on March 25th: J. B. (BERT) FORD From "A" Residence To "C-1" Commercial Amended to "C" Commercial NOT RECOMMENDED, but only part of property recom- mended "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area SE Cor. Manchaca Rd. & Ft. View Road 215' frontage on Mancha- ca Rd & 255'on Ft. View Rd., being W.portion of 22acre Fritz Scheel tract adjoining Lot 1,Blk "C", Ford Place #1 locally known as 4300Blk Manchaca Rd. & 1900 Blk Ft. View Rd. Mayor McAden intorduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONEY FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED ESTIMATED NET RESOURCES OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL PERIOD TO CERTAIN NAMED ACCOUNTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SALARY INCREASES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden 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 Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None + The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. 203 203 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Council received the following from the City Manager: "March 4, 1954 "MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: W. E. Seaholm, City Manager SUBJECT: Initial Issue of Revenue Bonds "In accordance with the preliminary negotiations with the bond holders of our present revenue bonds, it is recommended that $8,810,000 of new revenue bonds be issued at this time. "It is recommended that this total amount be divided thusly: Electric System Improvements Water System Improvements Sewer System Improvements TOTAL $5,960,000 2,100,000 750,000 $8,810,000 "These bond monies for utility system improvements should carry us well into 1955, certainly to the end of our fiscal year in October of 1955. "Of course, it is to be remembered that $6,190,000 of our present outstanding revenue bonds will be reissued in accordance with the new refunding authority given in the last revenue bond election." W. E. SEAHOLM CITY MANAGER CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS = 20 204 Councilman Thompson 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 advertise for bids on the Sale of Revenue Bonds of the City of Austin at 10:00 o'clock A.M., March 11, 1954, as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER, WATERWORKS, AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS .. • $15,000,000.00 form: Advertisement for such bids shall be in substantially the following $15,000,000.00 CITY OF AUSTIN TEXAS BOND SALE The City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, will receive sealed bids at the City Hall until 10:00 o'clock A.M. MARCH 11, 1954 for the purchase of FIFTEEN MILLION DOLLARS ($15,000,000) Electric Light and Power, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series No. 2, dated April 1, 1954. These bonds were authorized at a special election held for the purpose on the 30th day of January, 1954, and this sale is the first parcel or installment of the total authorization of TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS ($20,000,000) voted at that time. The ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds will contain the various covenants and provisions relating to their security and payment. The bonds herein offered are coupon bonds of $1,000 denomination and will be provided to mature on the 1st day of April each year as follows: BOND NUMBERS BOTH INCLUSIVE - MAWURITY DATE AMOUNT April 1, 1955 1 to 11.30 $1,130,000 April 1, 1956 11131 to 2330 1,200,000 April 1, 1957 2331 to 3530 1,200,000 April 1, 1958 3531 to 4730 1,200,000 April 1, 1959 4731 to 6190 1,460,000 April 1, 1960 6191 to 6780 590,000 April 1, 1961 6781 to 7370 590,000 April 1, 1962 7371 to 7960 590,000 April 1, 1963 7961 to 8550 590,000 April 1, 1964 8551 to 9100 590,000 April 1, 1965 9141 to 9730 590,000 April 1, 1966 9731 to 10320 590,000 April 1, 1967 10321 to 10905 585,000 205 205 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS April 1, 1968 10906 to 11490 585,000 April 1, 1969 11491 to 12075 585,000 April 1, 1970 12076 to 12660 585,000 April 1, 1971 12661 to 13245 585,000 April 1, 1972 13246 to 13830 585,000 April 1, 1973 13831 το 14415 585,000 April 1, 1974 14416 to 15000 585,000 Principal and semi-annual interest (April 1st and October 1st of each year, commencing October 1, 1954) will be payable at The National City Bank of New York, in the City of New York, New York, and as co-paying agent the successful bidder shall choose and designate a bank in the City of Austin. Bonds maturing on or after the 1st day of April, 1965, will be subject to redemption prior to maturity in inverse numerical order on the 1st day of April, 1964, or on any interest payment date thereafter at par and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption, plus a premium of 2% of the principal amount. Notice of redemption will be given by publication at least thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for redemption. Of the bonds herein offered for sale EICHT MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,810,000) are for the purpose of construction improvements and extensions to the City's combined Electric Light and Power, Waterworës and Sewer System, and SIX MILLION ONE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,190,000) are for the purpose of paying off, refunding and cancelling an equal amount of bonds representing all of those now outstanding as a charge against the City's combined Electric Light and Power, Waterworks and Sewer System. All bonds will be secured by a first lien on and pledge on the net revenues of the City's combined Electric Light and Power, Waterworks and Sewer System. The City agrees that it will not sell additional utility revenue supported bonds within twelve months from the date of this sale but will reserve the right at any time thereafter to issue the balance of the aforesaid TWENTY MILLION DOLLAR ($20,000,000) authorization, as well as such additional revenue bonds as may be later voted, all on a parity with the bonds herein offered for sale, but only pursuant to certain conditions precedent which will be recited in the ordinance authorizing these bonds, including one for at least one and three-fourth (1-3/4) times coverage for the requirements of the issue now proposed plus the requirements of any such additional bonds. BIDDING CONDITIONS The laws of the State of Texas pertaining thereto require that the issuance end delivery of the bonds being offered be conditioned upon the city's ability to first pay off, refund and cancel all of the SIX MILLION ONE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,190,000) of bonds outstanding as above recited (Same not being subject to prior redemption at this time.). Therefore the best bid will be considered as that which offers the lowest interest cost for the EIGHT MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,810,000) bonds which will be provided to mature on April 1st in each of the years 1960 to 1974, inclusive, and which are being issued for the purpose of constructing improvements and extensions, coupled with a firm committment to produce, within thirty (30) days from the date of the award, all the said SIX MILLION ONE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,190,000) revenue bonds now outstanding and to CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 201 206 purchase an equal principal amount of the bonds herein provided to mature on April 1st 1955 to 1959, inclusive, by exchanging such outstanding bonds, having attached thereto all unmatured coupons, par for par for such SIX MILLION ONE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,190,000) new bonds. All bonds of said SIX MILLION ONE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,190,000) portion which will mature in each of the years 1955 to 1958, inclusive, will be provided to bear interest at the rate of ONE AND ONE-HALF PER CENTUM (1-1/2%) per annum, and those which will mature April 1, 1959 will be provided to bear interest at the rate of ONE AND ONE-FOURTH PER CENTUM (1-1/4%) per annum, said rates being the same as those which the outstanding bonds now bear. No bid will be considered which fails to fulfill the foregoing requirements. Bidders are invited to specify the rate or rates of interest which the EIGHT MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,810,000) of bonds maturing 1960 to 1974, inclusive, to be issued for extensions and improvements will bear, in multiples of not less than ONE-EIGHTH OF ONE PER CENT (1/8 of 1%), and no more than four rates nor any rate which exceeds the FOUR PER CENTUM (4%) voted maximum will be accepted. No bid for less than par and accrued interest to the time of delivery, nor for less than all of the bonds herein offered, will be accepted. The purchaser will, at his own expense, furnish the printed bonds with proper coupons attached, pay all shipping expanse, including postage, insurance and exchange fees. Market attorneys opinion desired by the purchaser must be obtained and paid for by him. All bidders must specify the market attorneys desired by them and their bid may be made conditional upon the approval of the bonds by such attorneys. Each bid must be accompanied by a cashier's check or certified check drawn to the order of the City of Austin, Texas, in the amount of $176,200.00. The check of the successful bidder will be retained uncashed by the City as a guarantee of full performance. Such check will be returned to the successful bidder upon full performance of all conditions but if such bidder should fail or refuse to fully perform, such check will be cashed by the City as full and complete liquidated damages for such failure. Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned immediately after the award is made. Delivery of the bonds will be made at an Austin, Texas, bank to be designated by the purchaser. The time of delivery will depend upon the time when the successful Bidder is able to produce the outstanding bonds for payment and cancellation as above recited, but it is anticipated that such delivery can be made within forty-five (45) days thereafter. Bid forms will be available upon request at the office of the City's Director of Finance. The City may, at its pption, refuse to consider a bid not made on the prescribed form. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bias. Bids will be opened in public session of the City Council at its regular meeting place in the City Hall at 10:00 o'clock A.M., on the 11th day of March, 1954. For additional information and for copies of this notice and bid forms those interested will kindly address the City's Director of Finance, Mr. J. D. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 201 207 Huffman, Jr., Room 105, City Hall, Austin, Texas. This notice of sale is ordered by resolution of the City Council. W. E. SEAHOLM City Manager, City Hall, Austin, Texas. Such advertisement shall be published at least once in The Austin Statesman, and in The Texas Bond Reporter. As indicated in the form of notice herein set forth, the right shall be reserved to the City of Austin to reject any and all bids, and such advertisements shall direct the filing of sealed bids to be opened in public session of the City Council at its regular meeting place in the City Hall at the time and date hereinbefore set forth. vote: The motion was seconded by Councilman White and carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced that the main thing about the sale of some 15 million dollar bond sale is that this is about three million dollars more that we would probably need for the next 18 months, and that $3,000,000 will probably cause us to pay up to some $75,000 interest; but with the purchase of short-term government securities, we can bring this down to as low as $12,000 cost to off-set it, and we might be subject to some criticism on this feature by people who donot understand the factors involved. The City Manager stated in dealing with the old bond holders, the city was requested to sell $8,000,000. He stated in 1950, when the other revenue bond issue was considered, the Council determined to sell all at one time, which turned out to be the best thing in the long-run. Councilman Thompson believed the city to be very fortunate at this time, because of the bond market, to be able to sell these present bonds at a price lower than they would sell later on. Councilman Thompson moved that the Clearing House be asked to supply the Council with a committee, together with a representative from the Texas State Bank which is not a member of the Clearing House, to advise with the Council on the day the bonds are sold, regarding the feasibility of accepting or rejecting the bids. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Thompson asked the City Manager to furnish a list of the projects that he expected to proceed with during the next 12 months, from this bond money. Councilman Pearson moved that the Minutes of the Previous meeting be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None 208 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 208 Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS RECEIVED FROM PROPERTY OWNERS FOR UTILITY CONSTRUCTION WORK TO CURRENT CONSTRUCTION WORK IN PROGRESS ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 CouncilmanPearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden 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 Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. The Mayor presented a petition from MR. PAUL JUERGENS, 4402 Bellvue, requesting a larger water main on Bellvue from 44th to 45th Street. The Mayor stated the Water Superintendent had reported to him that a pressure pump would be installed and the condition would be relieved by June 15th of July 1st. The Mayor stated that Mr. Davis would notify the people of this. The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following zoning applications had been referred to the Plan Commission: WEBB CONNELLY 4606 Connelly Street To From "A" Residence "B" Residence E. W. PRUETT 6838-46 Burnet Road From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial and 6th Height and Area W. A. ALFF 2201 & 2203 East Avenue From "C" Commercial To "C-2" Commercial Councilman Long asked the Council and City Administration to make a study of a possibility of annexing Bergstrom Field as a part of the city limits of Austin. A tremendous housing unit is located there, and it is quite congested, and if it were inside the City limits, they could receive better protection and facilities. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 209 209 Councilman Long inquired about the property at 17th and Chestnut. The City Manager stated he would furnish her a report. Councilman Long moved that Mr. R. V. Miller and Mr. V. F. Taylor be appointed as members of the SOLICITATION BOARD. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long moved that the CityAdministration be requested to go out and make a survey of the areas (around the two new schools that are under construction) and report back to the Council whether or not the streets are adequate for access to those schools; and if not, to get busy and work on the access to those schools, and see about utilities, etc. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None Councilman Long noted two patrolmen resigned from the Police Department. She stated there was undue hardship worked on those men who work all night and have to be up half the day appearing in Court. She suggested somestudy to be given to this. The City Attorney explained that they were requested to appear in both the Corporation Court and County Courts, but there was a plan trying to be worked out whereby the cases would be set in accordance with the patrolmen's ability to appear in court. The City Attorney stated they were frequently called in to meet the convenience of some citizens, but there was an effort made to keep them from being disturbed. MR. TRUEMAN E. O'QUINN appeared before the Council to discuss zoning changes in general. Councilman Thompson asked the Council that in the future when Committees handed the Council a decision; that before the decision was reversed that they be listened to in defense of their position taken, so that the Council could understand why that position was taken and not act without listening to them. Councilman Long suggested that the Board (Solicitation Board) when it rejects someone applying for a permit, put it in writing and send it to the Council and not appear in person, following the policy of the Plan Commission and other Boards. No action was taken on this matter. The Mayor announced that the zoning recommendation on AREA 14 would be again brought before the Council next Thursday, March lith. There being no further business the Council adjourned at 1:05 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Mayor Each