CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 25, 1954 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 264 264 The meeting was called to order with Mayor McAden presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Absent: None Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., Acting City Manager; C. G. Levander, Director of Public Works; Terrell Blodgett, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager. Invocation was delivered by REV. CARL ISRAEL, Crestview Methodist Church. No action was taken on the following applications for nursery school locations as the Council wanted to make personal inspection of the areas: MRS. BERNICE C. SMITH - 5002 Lynnwood MRS. LILLIE BELL BRADSHAW - 709 East 44th Street. Pictures showed locations at 1lth MR. DUTCH MEYER protested enforcement of the ordinance which required him and 14 other second-hand furniture dealers to move their merchandise inside their buildings. He submitted pictures of locations where the same conditions existed, and stated the business men at those locations were not notified to move their merchandise off the sidewalk area. & Congress, 1st & Congress, Gardner Junk Yard, 4th & East Avenue, Novy's Junk Yard, City Police Building, 100 Blk. West Milton, 7th & Waller, 7th & Red River, two locations on South Congress Avenue, and five other pictures not identified. Councilman Long reported that her bank had a table out on the sidewalk area convenient for people to use. She felt if other people were going to use the side- walk area these also should. The City Attorney explained the city's liability; and stated it was a matter of enforcement--that there were numerous cases filed and convicted. Mr. Meyer stated there was a huge sign on 5th and Lamar, which was on City property. Councilman Pearson stated he had checked into this matter and it was a matter of taking various areas at a time and getting them to comply with the ordinance. He suggested taking the suggestions of Mr. Meyer and the pictures and discuss them, and check with Chief Thorp on his plans. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 265 265 Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning application was publicly heard: J. B. BERT FORD SE Cor. Manchaca Rd. & Fort View Road From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area on the tract less a 10' strip along Manchaca Rd.and a 60' strip along Ft.View by the Planning Commission MR. FORD stated he would reserve a 10' strip along Manchaca Road for future widening. Councilman Pearson moved that the recommendation of the Plan Commission be amended to include the 60' along Fort View in the zoning. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor asked that those who favored upholding the recommendation of the Planning Commission as amended and grant the "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. The Council had the following application before it: AREA 14 - University Airport Area - Original Zoning MR. N. J. WONSLEY appeared and stated at this time he did not want to dedicate a street in this area. The Council had before it the recommendation of the Planning Commission as follows: "Area 14 includes the University Airport Area and the community known as Fiskville. Included also are the established commercial uses immediately adjacent to Lamar Boulevard north of Anderson Lane. The Fiskville area consists of a large area which is at present designed for a residential community with supporting retail uses. To the east and south of Fiskville, there is a large amount of vacant unplatted acreage with scattered homes along streets which border the vacant tracts. Immediately east and west of Lamar Boulevard commercial and light industrial uses have established themselves. A substantial amount of the University Airport property and the commercial-industrial frontage on Lamar Boulevard has subsequent to annexation been given a commercial classification by previous Council action. "Interested property owners who have indicated previous problems were notified by phone of public hearing. Members of the Commission again toured this area with the Planning Staff. Inspection revealed that the major streets located here, including the proposed extension of the U. S. Highway 183, are designed CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 266 266 to intersect into Lamar at Anderson Lane and have a more direct effect upon the development of this area. The existing network of major streets, each unrelated to the other, destroy the continuity of good community patterns for this and other adjoining neighborhoods. The Commission realizes that commercial and industrial uses are a necessary and substantial part of the neighborhood pattern, but further realize that when all highway frontages are donated to this type use and when such highways are in close proximity to each other the tendency is to create more such commercial areas than the neighborhoods can support. The commercial uses here being established already, it was voted to recommend to the City Council that it establish for the area known as University Airport Area 14 the following zoning classifications: "I. A) C Use District, Sixth Height and Area District for properties east and west of Lamar. Starting at the southwest boundary of Area 14 and extending north to the tract immediately to the south of Powell Lane. Additional property to the west immediately to the south of Powell Lane is also included. "II. B) A similar classification for property immediately north of the Travis Industrial Corporation, including the Central Industrial Equipment Company and properties up to the north boundary of Deen Skinner's contracting shop. C) For property on the east side of Lamar Boulevard from Beaver Street north to Deen Avenue and for those established uses east and west of Mamar bordering on Little Walnut Creek; also the Kouri and Attal 1.3 acre tract located at the northwest intersection of Interregional with Wonsley Drive. Use District "A" Residence, Height and Area District First for all the remaining property in this area not previously placed in other classification. "The request of Nelson Puett, Jr., for a "D" Industrial classification on property east of George Drive and south of Powell Lane was not recommended as this is an established single family residential district without need of additional retail and industrial services." Councilman Long moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be amended to include "C" Commercial on MR. WONSLEY'S property 240' back from the Highway. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: : Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: Councilman Thompson Councilman Long moved the adoption of the recommendation of the Planning Commission as amended. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: Councilman Thompson The City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 267 267 MRS. JAMES EDDY submitted a petition protesting the change of zoning on the Katherine Parr Hamilton property at 2509-2913 Red River to Commercial. It was stated to the petitioners that only 102' had been changed to commercial and the rest remained "B" Residence. The Mayor read a letter from MR. W. L. GARRARD protesting this change. 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 COMPREHEN- SIVE 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 "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND CHANGING HEIGHT AND AREA DESIGNATION FROM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND FOURTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT ON PORTIONS OF LAND OUT OF OUTLOT 23, DIVISION C, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2509-2913 RED RIVER, 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. Hamilton 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 thessecond 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: CouncilmenLong, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 268 268 MR. RALPH KELLER, officer of the P.T.A. at Casis, inquired of the status of the park in the Casis vicinity for which $25,000 had been appropriated. It was explained this money was from bond money to be sold shortly. It was brought out that the Park Board and Recreation Department had been working on plans and they were ready to submit their recommendations, and the Council would have them possibly the following week. Councilman Pearson stated if the site were purchased this year, it could not be developed before the following year. Councilman Long was interested in getting options now and not wait until the bond money was available to make the purchase. Mr. Keller introduced the group present. Councilman Thompson inquired as to what all this recommendation covered--if it included the recommendations from the Plan Commission--discussions with the School Board, etc. Councilman White told the group that when the City Manager brought in the recommendation he felt that the matter would proceed pretty fast from then. MAYOR DAN GRIEDER, and ALDERMEN JOHN T. DAVIS and L. L. BRADSHAW invited the Council to their town meeting in West Lake Village at the home of EMMETT SHELTON, April 6th. Mayor McAden introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES, INVOLKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40th LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING A METHOD OF REIMBURSING THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO BE IMPROVED, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Skings poneing ! 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: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 269 269 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. MR. RAY KNIPPA appeared as spokesman for the slaughterers at the Abattoir and submitted the following: "It is the consensus of the Slaughters of Austin (76% of all slaughtering in 1953 at the Municipal Abattoir) that they would not be opposed to an increase in the killing charges at the Municipal Abattoir, provided this increase is necessary, as long as the slaughterers, through a Committee, could make a study to make recommendations toward improving the overall efficiency in the operation of the Municipal Abattoir. "Studies by the Committee to include: "1. Movement of cattle from buying points to abattoir Cooperation of slaughterers needed. "2. Plant Operations a. Receiving - Pen space and possible limit of slaughter by one firm in one day. b. Killing Floor c. Storage humidity control d. Edible and Inedible By Products Maximum return e. Loading. "3. After thorough study is made, the securing of an engineer qualified in meat slaughtering operations, if deemed necessary. The selection and cost of such person to be shared equally by City and Slaughterers, provided both parties agree. "Respectfully, SLAUGHTERERS COMMITTEE Weldon Seiders Earl Massengale Phil Nelson Ray Knippa" After discussion, Councilman Pearson moved that RAY KNIPPA, WELDON SEIDERS, EARL MASSENGALE, PHIL NELSON be appointed to make a study of the Abattoir as outlined in this proposal. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None The Council wanted a report back on their study. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 270 270 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following schedule of slaughtering charges at the Municipal Abattoir be and the same is hereby adopted: BEEVES AND CALVES SLAUGHTERING CHARGES AT CITY ABATTOIR All Charges figured on live weight CHARGES PER HEAD PER MONTH Under 300 lbs. 300 500 lbs. - - 500 750 lbs. 750 - 1000 lbs. Over 1000 lbs. First 25 Next 75 Over 100 $2.25 $2.05 $1.90 2.50 2.30 2.10 2.75 2.50 2.30 3.00 2.75 2.50 3.50 3.20 2.95 Extra charge of 20 per head is made when the Customer request that his beeves and calves be shrouded. HOGS Under 200 lbs. 200 350 lbs. 350 - 500 lbs. Over 500 lbs. SHEEP AND GOATS 2.00 1.85 1.70. 2.25 2.05 1.90 3.00 2.75 2.50 4.00 3.75 3.50 1.50 1.35 1.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect on April 1, 1954, and on and after said date, the charges at the Abattoir shall be in accordance with such schedule. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, Thompson, White, Mayor McAden Noes: None At this point Mayor McAden left the Council, and Mayor Protem Pearson presided. Councilman Thompson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on October 30, 1946, by that certain instrument recorded in Volume 820, at Page 255-256, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, the City 271 271 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS of Austin was granted a sanitary sewer and open drainage ditch easement and right of way in, upon and across a certain 1.8131 acre tract of land out of the Daniel J. Gilbert Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, as described in said easement; and WHEREAS, the open drainage ditch portion of said easement as hereinafter described is not now needed and hereafter will not be required by the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., Acting City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a release of the open drainage ditch portion of that certain easement on that certain 1.0410 acre tract of land out of the Daniel J. Gilbert Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which is a part of the above described 1.8131 tract of land which 1.0410 acre tract is more particularly described in that certain deed of record in Volume 1417, page 106, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; such portion of said easement being described as follows: A strip of land ten (10) feet in width, same being that certain strip of land ten (10) feet in width which is described in an easement for sanitary sewer and drainage purposes from Harry A. Hammil to the City of Austin by instrument dated October 30th, 1946, of record in Volume 820, at Page 255-256, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, which strip of land is to be released only from the easement for open drainage ditch provided in said instrument of record in Volume 820, Page 255-256, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: Absent: Mayor McAden None The Council received notice that the Zoning application of HENRY A. HABEEB for "C" Commercial on 897 Capitol Courts had been withdrawn by his attorney, T. O. Dillard. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas Company has presented to the City 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: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 272 272 (1) A gas main in PICKLE DRIVE, from a point 102 feet east of Henninger Street, easterly 96 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said PICKLE DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (2) A gas main in EAST 9TH STREET, from a point 102 feet east of Harvard Street, easterly 67 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said EAST 9TH STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (3) A gas main in SOUTH 2ND STREET, from a point 600 feet south of West St. Elmo Road, southerly 212 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SOUTH 2ND STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (4) A gas main in SYLVAN DRIVE, from Woodland Avenue, northerly 28 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SYLVAN DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (5) A gas main in SYLVAN DRIVE, from Woodland Avenue, southerly 27 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SYLVAN DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (6) A gas main in ANDRUS DRIVE, from Woodland Avenue, southerly 27 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said ANDRUS DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (7) A gas main in DUFFY AVENUE, from Summit Street easterly 24 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said DUFFY AVENUE. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 273 273 Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (8) A gas main in WOODROW AVENUE, from Piedmont Avenue, northerly 108 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said WOODROW AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (9) A gas main in DAUGHERTY STREET, from Ellise Avenue, northerly 594 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said DAUGHERTY STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. : (10) A gas main in ALBATA AVENUE, from Daugherty Street westerly 804 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said ALBATA AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (11) A gas main in WOODLAND AVENUE, across Summit Street Intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WOODLAND AVENUE. 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 274 274 The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its underground telephone conduit in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the Director of Public Works; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTEN: THAT the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company be and the same is hereby permitted to construct its underground telephone conduit in the following streets: (1) An underground telephone conduit in EAST 45TH STREET, from end of duct, west of Duval Street, westerly 165 feet, the centerline of which underground telephone conduit shall be 8 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said EAST 45TH STREET. THAT the work and construction of said underground telephone conduit, including the excavation of the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said underground telephone conduit has been constructed, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and in accordance with the ordinances and regulations of the City of Austin governing such construction. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden Councilman Thompson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 23, 1954, for the construction of a Shelter House in Patterson Park; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Engineering Company in the sum of $5,924.20 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 275 275 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Austin Engineering Company in the sum of $5,924.20 for the construction of a Shelter House in Patterson Park 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 the Austin Engineering Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem McAden Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden "Following is a tabulation of bids opened at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 23, 1954 for the construction of a Shelter House in Patterson Park: Austin Engineering Company $5,924.20 Allen de Steiger 6,230.00 Joe Fuhrman - 6,736.00 Ricks Construction Company 7,189.00 Maufrais Bros. - 7,658.00 City's Estimate $5,800.00 "I recommend that Austin Engineering Company with their low bid of $5,924.20 be awarded the contract. (S) C. G. Levander" The City Manager submitted the following: "Following is a tabulation of bids opened at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 23, 1954 for the construction of a Junior Swimming Pool in Brentwood Playground: Austin Engineering Company $8,965.60 Earl Rogers 9,342.70 W. S. Conner - 9,357.20 Maufrais Bros. - 9,431.37 Starling Construction Co. 9,784.31 Ricks Construction Co. 9,881.10 - $11,055.00 City's Estimate "I recommend that Austin Engineering Company with their low bid of $8,965.60 be awarded the contract. "(S) C. G. Levander" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 23, 1954, for the construction of a Junior Swimming Pool in Brentwood Playground; and, CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 276 276 WHEREAS, the bid of the Austin Engineering Company in the sum of $8,965.60 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of the Austin Engineering Company in the sum of $8,965.60 for the construction of a Junior Swimming Pool in Brentwood Playground 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 the Austin Engineering Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden The City Manager submitted the following: "Following is a tabulation of bids opened at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 23, 1954 for the construction of a Junior Swimming Pool in Gillis Playground: Austin Engineering Company W. S. Conner Maufrais Bros. Earl Rogers Starling Construction Co. Ricks Construction Co. City's Estimate - $7,691.70 - 8,461.00 - 8,624.16 - - 8,759.50 9,165.12 9,206.05 - $9,330.00 "I recommend that Austin Engineering Company with their low bid of $7,691.70 be awarded the contract. "(S) C. G. Levander" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 23, 1954, for the construction of a Junior Swimming Pool in Gillis Playground; and WHEREAS, the bid of The Austin Engineering Company in the sum of $7,691.70 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of the Austin Engineering Company in the sum of $7,691.70 for the construction of a Junior Swimming Pool in Gillis Playground 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 the Austin Engineering Company. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 277 277 The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden The City Manager submitted the following: "Following is a tabulation of bids opened at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 23, 1954 for the construction of a Junior Swimming Pool at Govalle Playground: Austin Engineering Co. Earl Rogers Maufrais Bros. W. S. Conner Starling Const. Co. Ricks Construction Co. City's Estimate $8,769.00 9,636.00 - 9,868.00 - - 9,927.30 10,161.94 10,442.80 $10,510.00 "I recommend that Austin Engineering Company with their low bid of $8,769.00 be awarded the contract. "(S) C. G. Levander" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 23, 1954, for the construction of a Junior Swimming Pool at Govalle Playground; and WHEREAS, the bid of the Austin Engineering Company in the sum of $8,769.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of the Austin Engineering Company in the sum of $8,769.00 for the construction of a Junior Swimming Pool at Govalle Playground 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 the Austin Engineering Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden The City Manager submitted the following: "Following is a tabulation of bids opened at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 23, 1954 for the construction of a Junior Swimming Pool in Patterson Park Playground: い CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Earl Rogers Starling Constraction Co. Ricks Construction Co. Austin Engineering Co. Maufrais Bros. W. S. Conner City's Estimate - $10,649.50 10,898.53 11,340.00 11,492.50 - 12,022.04 13,607.50 - $11,030.00 278 278 "I recommend that Earl Rogers with his low bid of $10,649.50 be awarded the contract. "(S) C. G. Levander" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 23, 1954 for the construction of a Junior Swimming Pool in Patterson Park Playground; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Earl Rogers in the sum of $10,649.50 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Earl Rogers in the sum of $10,649.50 for the construction of a Junior Swimming Pool in Patterson Park Playground 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 Earl Rogers. The motion, seconded by Councilmen Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden CouncilmanLong inquired about draining the swimming pool in the artificial lake in Patterson Park, wondering if this would cause the City any expense of maintaining the lake. The Director of Public Works stated it would not affect the lake in anyway, and would eliminate the stagnation. Councilman Long had a call from a resident at 4000 Cherrywood Road, wanting the water to run through the creek instead of into the lake. Councilman White inquired about the size of the swimming pools. It was explained they could be enlarged at a later date. Councilman Pearson asked if these pools would be finished by May 15th, and it was stated they would be. The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 279 279 "I certify that the tax assessment for the property hereinafter described in the name of H. F. Anderson is incorrect for the following reason: "According to the records of the Building Inspector and the Contractor, the construction on the improvements was only 50% completed as of January 1, 1953. (See affidavit attached) "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on these improvements as follows: YEAR 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY W.25 of Lot 115 and the E.47' of Lot 116, Tarrytown/4, plat 164, item 122, Parcel #1-1707- 0703, known as 3217 Gilbert (Improvements only) ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE $6,080 "(S) T. B. Marshall $3,040 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 H. F. Anderson 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 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 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE $6,080 $3040 W.25'of Lot 115 and the E.47' of Lot 116, Tarrytown/#4, plat 164, item 122, Parcel #1-1707-0703, known as 3217 Gilbert (Improvements only) And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson vote: Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 280 280 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 Paul T. Barnett is incorrect for the following reason: "According to an affidavit submitted by the contractor the improvements were only 10% completed as of January 1, 1953. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Lot 24, Block A, Lamar Village Addition, Plat 316, Item 229, Parcel #2-3309-0737, known as ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE $2290 7013 St. Johns Addition (Improvements Only) $230 "(S) T. B. Marshall City Tax Assessor andCollector" 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 Paul T. Barnett, 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 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 1953 Lot 24, Block A, Lamar Village Addition, Plat 316, Item 229, Parcel #2-3309-0737, known as ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE $2290 7013 St.Johns Addition (Improvements Only) $230 And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson vote: Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 281 281 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 Norman Pershing is incorrect for the following reason: "According to an affidavit submitted by the contractor the improvements were only 10% completed as of January 1, 1953. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Lot 30, Block A, Lamar Village Addition, Plat 316, Item 235, Parcel #2-3309-0731, knom as ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE $1870 7001 St. Johns Circle (Improvements Only) $190 "(S) 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 Norman Pershing 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, insuch 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 1953 Lot 30, Block A, Lamar Village $1870 $190 Addition, Plat 316, Item 335, Parcel #2-3309-0731, known as 7001 St.Johns Circle (Improvements Only) And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 282 282 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 Alfred C. Doyal is incorrect for the following reason: "According to an affidavit submitted by the contractor the improvements were only 10% completed as of January 1, 1953. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY 3 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE $2440 Lot 23, Block A, Lamar Village Addition, Plat 316, Item 228, Parcel #2-3309-0738,known as 7015 St.Johns Circle (Improvements Only) "(S) T. B. Marshall $240 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 Alfred C. Doyal, 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, 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 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Lot 23, Block A, Lamar Village Addition, Plat 316, Item 228, Parcel #2-3309-0738, known as ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE $2440 $240 7015 St.Johns Circle (Improvements Only) And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 283 283 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 William J. Barnett is incorrect for the following reason: "According to an affidavit submitted by the contractor the improvements were only 10% completed as of January 1, 1953. YEAR 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE $2220 Lot 29, Block A, Lamar Village Addition, Plat 316, Item 234, Parcel #2-3309-0732, known as 7003 St.Johns Circle. (Improvements Only) $220 "(s) 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 William J. Barnett, 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, 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 1953 Lot 29, Block A, Lamar Village $2220 Addition, Plat 316, Item 234, Parcel #2-3309-0732, known as RECOMMENDED VALUE $220 7003 St.Johns Circle. (Improvements Only) And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 204 284 The City Manager submitted the following certificate form 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 Martin C. Nehring is incorrect for the following reason: "According to an affidavit submitted by the contractor the improvements were only 10% completed as of January 1, 1953. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Lot 27, Block A, LamarVillage Addition, Plat 316, Item 232, Parcel #2-3309-0734, known as 7007 St. Johns Circle (Improvements Only) $1860 $190 "(s) 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 Martin C. Nehring, 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, 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 - 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Lot 27, Block A, Lamar Village Addition, Plat 316, Item 232, Parcel #2-3309-0734, known as ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE $1860 7007 St.Johns Circle (Improvements Only) $190 And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 285 285 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 Raymond Jesse Peak is incorrect for the following reason: "According to an affidavit submitted by the contractor the improvements were only 10% completed as of January 1, 1953. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Lot 26, Block A, Lamar Village ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE $1970 Addition, Plat 316, Item 231, Parcel #2-3309-0735, known as $200 7009 St.Johns Circle (Improvements Only) "(s) 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 Raymond Jesse Peak, 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, 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 1953 Lot 26, Block A, Lamar Village Addition, Plat 316, Item 231, Parcel #2-3309-0735, known as RECOMMENDED VALUE $200 $1.970 7009 St.Johns Circle (Improvements Only) And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by thefollowing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 286 286 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 Frank Alford is incorrect for the following reason: "According to an affidavit submitted by the contractor the improvements were only 10% completed as of January 1, 1953. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 1953 Lot 25, BlockA, Lamar Village Addition, Plat 216, Item 230, Parcel #2-3309-0736, known as 7011 St.Johns Circle (Improvements $1880 RECOMMENDED VALUE $190 only) "(S) 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 Frank Alford, and has found the same to be erroneous for the reason stated in his certificate delivered to 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 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Lot 25, Block A, Lamar Village Addition, Plat 216, Item 230, Parcel #2-3309-0736, known as ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE $1.880 7011 St.Johns Circle (Improvements Only) $190 And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden 287 287 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Charles D. Necessary is incorrect for the following reason: "According to an affidavit submitted by the contractor the improvements were only 10% completed as of January 1, 1953. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE $2310 Lot 28, Block A, Lamar Village Addition, Plat 316, Item 233, Parcel #2-3309-0733, known as 7005 St.Johns Circle, (Improvements Only) "(s) $230 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 Charles D. Necessary, 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 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 1953 Lot 28, Block A, Lamar Village Addition, Plat 316, Item 233, Parcel #2-3309-0733, known as RECOMMENDED VALUE $230 $2310 7005 St. Johns Circle, (Improvements only) And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 286 288 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 Earl W. Mitchell is incorrect for the following reason: "According to a letter from the contractor the improvements were only 50% completed as of January 1, 1953. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Lot 10, Block A, Outlot 35, and 36, Division C, Plat 242, Item 47, Parcel #22-1413-0623, known as 3803 Towerview Court ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE $2510 $1260 - "(s) 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 East W. Mitchell, and has found the same to be erroneous for the reason stated in his certificate delivered to the CityCouncil 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 RECOMMENDED VALUE 1953 Lot 10, Block A, Outlot 35 $2510 $1260 and 36, Division C, Plat 242, Item 47, Parcel #2-1413-0623, known as 3803 Towerview Court (Improvements Only) And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden 289 289 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Clarence G. Weaver is incorrect for the following reason: "According to an affidavit submitted by the contractor the improvements were only 50% completed as of January 1, 1953. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE - 1953 Lot 8, Block B, Lamar Village $2230 $1110 Addition, Plat 316, Item 244, Parcel 2-3108-1011, known as 6940 Ryan Drive. (Improvements Only) "(s) 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 Clarence G. Weaver, 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, 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 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Lot 8, Block B, Lamar Village Addition, Plat 316, Item 244, Parcel 2-3108-1011, known as ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE 6940 Ryan Drive. (Improvements only) $2230 $11.10 And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 290 290 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 Clara Louise Dittman is incorrect for the following reason: "A reinspection of the premises shows an over-assessment by reason of execessive units per square foot for the given type of construction. The original unit value per square foot assigned to the walled in portion was $3.50 per square foot and the original unit value for the garage was $1.50 per square foot, with no allowance for depreciation. However, according to our appraiser, as of January ist, there were no doors except in the bathroom. The partition walls are single, not double; there is no underpinning; there are no closets. Old materials were used justifying an allowance of 5% as depreciation. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE YEAR 1953 Lot 2 less the South 102, Louisa Peterson Estate, Plat 77, Item 58, Parcel 2-2102-0713, known as 1202 West 42nd • $1.500 $870 "(s) 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 Clara Louise Dittman, 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, 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 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Lot 2 less the South 102, Louisa Peterson Estate, Plat 77, Item 58, Parcel 2-21.02-0713, known as 1202 West 42nd. $1500 $870 And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. vote: 291 291 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Ayes: Noes: None 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 Edney H. Powell, Jr. is incorrect for the following reason: "According to an affidavit submitted by the property owner, Edney H. Powell, Jr., there were no improvements as of January 1, 1953. This fact is confirmed by the records of the Building Inspector: "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on these improvements as follows: YEAR 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Lot 22, Block C, Northgate Addition, Plat 315, Item 27, Parcel #2-3510-0708, known as 907 Stobaugh. (Improvements only) $3000 -0- "(s) 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 Edney H. Powell, 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, 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 1953 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Lot 22, Block C, Northgate Addition, Plat 315, Item 27, Parcel #2-3510-0708, known as 907 Stobaugh. (Improvements only) $3000 -0- 292 292 CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden The following applications for change of zoning were set for public hearing at 11:00 A.M., April 22, 1954: WEBB CONNELLY DEAN O. SMITH J. H. BERRYMAN : HENRY WIRE, C.C. LINSCOMB,C.P.HUNT & YOUNG & PRATT W. A. ALFF 4606 Connelly St. Lots 384,Blk.2,OL 17,Div.C,W.P.Connelly 3409 Jefferson St. Lot 18(65'x116.5' Glenview 5213-15 Avenue F & \ 201-03 E.53rd St. Lots 17,18,19 & 20, Blk 46, The Highlands Rear 2020 & 2030 So. Lamar; 1501 & 1402-04 Hether Por. Lots 1 & 7,all of Lots 9,25 & 26, Staehely & Wandlandt Subdivision 2201 & 2203 East Ave. Lot 11,Blk 4,0L 44, Div "B", Gammel. & Taylor Addition From "A" Residence To "B" Residence NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Recommended "B" Resi- dence 6th Height and Area From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence Το "C" Commercial. RECOMMENDED "C" 6th Height and Area on revised application omitting Lot 8, by the Planning Commission From "C" Commercial To "C-2" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission MR. AMOS L. HARRELL, 1209 West 8th noted the high cost of construction of the schools, and Auditorium, and asked theCouncil to do what it could to cut down the costs. The Mayor Pro-tem thanked him for his remarks. Councilman White moved that MR. VENIE M. SMITH, 900 Christopher Street be appointed as Deputy Clerk of the Corporation Court (in charge of Parking). The motion, seconded by Councilman Thompson, carried by the following vote: ! CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 293 293 Ayes: Councilmen Long, Thompson, White, Mayor Pro-tem Pearson Noes: None Absent: Mayor McAden Councilman Long read the following press release from the Highway Department regarding rerouting of U. S. 81, and the eligibility for the Business Route for State Maintenance: project: "The State Highway Commission today announced approval of the following "TRAVIS COUNTY - U. S. Highway 81 is being constructed on a new location which is remote from the business district of the City of Austin. U.S. 81 traffic will be routed over a portion of the new location about June 1, 1954, and over other portions as construction progresses. "The old route of U.S. Highway 81 will continue to serve a large volume of highway traffic and its use as a business route through the city of Austin will provide a valuable public service. "The construction of the highway on a new location will terminate the obligation of the State for the further development and improvement of the old route, however, a designation of the old route as U.S. Highway 81 Business Route will justify its eligibility for State maintenance. "It is ordered by the State Highway Commission that the old route of U. S. Highway 81 in the vicinity of the City of Austin be designated as a U. S. Highway 81 Business Route, to become effective on each portion thereof as U. S.Highway 81 traffic is removed. This U. S. Highway 81 Business Route shall be eligible for consideration for State maintenance in its present condition in conformity with current maintenance policies of the Department. "By this designation the State shall in no way obligate itself to participate in any reconstruction or major improvement of the existing facility." The Acting CityManager submitted the following: "March 23, 1954 "Memorandum to: Mr. Beaholm, City Manager "We have studied the possible courses of action which might be takenin order to provide the City of Austin with a new code of ordinances, and have reached the following conclusions. "Codification of the existing ordinances by City forces would involve the employment of several typist and clerks, and a great deal of supervision and editingg on the part of the City's legal staff, Delays in providing the editorial work would result in leaving the clerks and typists with no work to do for the duration of such delays. The work load of the legal staff is such that we can not assure that such delays would not be encountered. It might be possible to employ additional legal help to do the editorial work, but any lawyer so employed would require considerable time familarizing himself with the existing ordinances of the City. Upon the completion of the manuscript it would still have to be set in type, proofed, and published. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 294 294 "For the reasons stated, employment of a concern which specializes in codifying and publishing City ordinances will probably be more economical. Furthermore, by this method the City can be assured of a product which meets professional standards. "Inquiry discloses that the Michie City Publications Company of Charlottesville, Virginia, is well quilified to do the work. They have an experienced legal editorial staff which spends all of its time in the preparation of City Codes. It also has its own publication staff, and is experienced in setting type, proofing, and publishing City Codes. The Codes of the City of Houston, the City of Dallas, the City of Beaumont, the City of Fort Worth, the City of Galveston, the City of San Antonio, the City of Edessa, and the City of Texas City are examples of their work. "We have asked several City Attorneys for comments on the Michie Company's work, and each of the attorneys has recommended it highly. "I have attached hereto a summary of the proposal made by the Michie Company, and I recommend that the City enter into a contract with the company conforming to the proposal. "Approved: (S) W. E. Seaholm" "(S) W. T. Williams, Jr. City Attorney MICHIE CITY PUBLICATIONS COMPANY PROPOSAL "1. Description of the proposed work. "The company agrees to codify the ordinances of a general and permanent nature except the Building Code, the Zoning Ordinance and the Salary Ordinance. "The existing ordinances of the City will be classified, All involving the same subject matter will be grouped inone chapter. All repealed ordinances will be eliminated. "All of the ordinances will be edited by the company's editors, and changes thought necessary submitted to the City with recommendations and suggestions. New ordinances, used in most cities, and which the City of Austin does not have will be submitted to the City for adoption or rejection. "The ordinances will be checked against the laws of the State, and against court decisions, to assure that those included in the Code do not conflict with State law or have not been declared void, and recommendations will be sumitted to the City concerning the results of such checks. "The editors will prepare a frontal analysis of each chapter, supply cross references and footnotes, and prepare a complete index. "The Code would include ordinances passed by the City up to the date the manuscript is submitted to the City. The completed manuscript will be brought to Austin by the Supervising Editor of the Company for review, or the company will pay the expenses of the City Attorney to Charlottesville to review the work. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 295 295 "The company will then print and bind the Code according to standard legal specifications, providing 300 copies. Two Hundred Eighty (280) copies will be permanently bound with pocket for supplemental service. Twenty (20) copies will be bound looseleaf with post binder. "2. Cost "The work described will be done for à price of Ninety Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($9750.00) for a Code not exceeding 500 pages in length. For pages in excess of 500, there would be an additonal charge of Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($7.50) for each such page." Members of the Council expressed the hope that everything be done to have this work accomplishedd in the City. No action was taken at this time. Councilman Thompson said the Bar Association probably would recommend the work to be done byan experienced firm as proposed. The application of FREDERICK EBY, JR., for change of zoning at 2803 Cole Street and 2800 East Avenue from "B" Residence 5th Height and Area to "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area was postponed until April 1st. The Council noted a Memo from the City Manager regarding changing the name of KINGS LANE TO GRUBBS LANE. The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following application for change of zoning had been referred to the Plan Commission: DR. SIDON HARRIS & MISS ANNIE B. GILES 3000-06 & 31.00-10 Red River St. To From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area "B" Residence 6th Height and Area There being no further business the Council adjourned at 1:00 P. M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Mayor