14466 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting December 08, 1955 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Absent: None Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of December 1, 1955 be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. C. T. JOHNSON appeared before the Council to object to the manner in which tax assessments are made by the Tax Department on automobiles. He protested the values placed on his 1952 Packard for the years 1952, 1954 and 1955. The Council discussed the method of taxing cars and Mr. Marshall explained that all cars of that make and model were assessed the same. The Mayor stated that it was past the time for tax appeals but it was the feeling of the Council that it should review and study the tax on cars. Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE PETITION OF SOUTHERN UNION GAS COMPANY FOR AN INCREASE IN ITS RATES FOR NATURAL GAS SERVICE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DETERMINING AND FIXING MAXIMUM RATES TO BE CHARGED BY SUCH COMPANY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR SOUTHERN UNION GAS COMPANY, OR ANY OTHER PERSON, FIRM, CORPORATION, RECEIVER OR LESSEE OPERATING A GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, OR ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF FURNISHING NATURAL GAS SERVICE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, OR ANY OFFICER, AGENT, REPRESENTATIVE OR _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 144167 EMPLOYEE THEREOF TO DEMAND, EXACT OR COLLECT FROM ANY CONSUMER ANY CHARGE FOR NATURAL GAS IN EXCESS OF THE RATES FIXED HEREIN; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE OF NOT LESS THAN $50.00 NOR MORE THAN $200.00 FOR EACH OFFENSE; REPEALING THE GAS RATE ORDINANCE PASSED AND APPROVED DECEMBER 6, 1951; REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, BUT ONLY INSOFAR AS THE SAME MAY BE IN CONFLICT. 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 Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Long* The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. *Councilman Long made the following statement regarding her vote: "I am voting "no" on the final passage of the ordinance increasing gas rates on the people of Austin. "The Council. has had no advice from a rate consultant, having voted down my motion that we retain one. "The gas company is being given the exact increase on domestic and small business users that it asked for, and this will mean taking at least $321,856.83 a year from the pockets of Austin people and giving it to the gas company as added profits. In addition, this ordinance increases the rates on industrial users $20,338 a year, placing Austin in a still worse position in its desire to attract industry to Austin. "According to the Wall Street Journal, Southern Union's earnings per share of common stock for the first nine months of 1955 were at a record high, and will come to a 9 per cent return on the asking price on the over-the: counter market. This indicates earnings at least 50 percent more than a monopoly utility should be allowed to make. "Of course, I do not have the time or ability to make a thorough investigation of the company's books, and it was for that reason that I felt the Council should retain an expert to make that study. Many factors should have been taken into consideration, among them the fact that the State tax on gas production was reduced 12% on Sept. 1." The Mayor stated that he had made every effort to hold the gas rates down. The Council had held a public hearing and the Southern Union Officials and Accountants were put under oath. It was checked by our Finance Director and their report to the Railroad Commission was checked. He stated the Council had this request for over a year and they had studied it. It was brought out that the Gas Company had four decreases since 1928 and only one increase. He stated the Industrial users asked the Council to use its offices to hold the industrial rates down and they had done so. Councilman Long complimented the 4168 Gas Company on its service. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Council had before it the following zoning application postponed from last week: P. O, BROWN 5808-10 Woodrow Ave. 1401-03 Koenig Lane From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "LR" Local Retail 6th Height and Area Former Governor Dan Moody appeared on behalf of Mr. Brown and Magnolia Petroleum Company. He stated a Filling Station was to be built on this property. Mr. W. B. Ransom also appeared for this change. Opposition was expressed by Mr. Wm. Purcell, 5807 Joe Sayers, Mr. F. W. McMullen, 5806 Woodrow Avenue and Mr. W. E. Simpson speaking for himself and Mr. H. B. Sibbles. The Council discussed the drainage across Mr. Purcell's property. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "LR" Local Retail 6th Height and Area to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the change had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, J. C. Lankford is the Contractor for the painting of the exterior of a building located at 501 Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk andsstreet space abutting Lot 53, Block A of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the painting of the building such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefore; therefor BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: / 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said J. C. Lankford, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the southwest corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the center line of Congress Avenue 5 feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction and parallel with the center line of Congress Avenue approximately 40 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of Congress Avenue 5 feet to a point which is the north west corner of the above described property. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1469 2. Beginning at the south west corner of the above described property; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the center line of East 5th Street 5 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and parallel with the center line of East 5th Street approximately 160 feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the center line of Fast 5th Street 5 feet to a point which is the south east corner of the above described property. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said J. C. Lankford, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct in the alley a guard rail within the boundary lines of the above described space, such guard rail to be at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored. (2) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for this existence on said sidewalk or street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than December 16, 1955. (3) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.) which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise or abuse of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Floyd Gibson is the Contractor for the remodeling of a building located at 1001 Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lot 1, Block 123, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the remodeling of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said Floyd Gibson, the boundary of which is described as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1470 Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at a point in the west property line which is 18 feet north of the south west corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the center of Congress Avenue 5 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the center line of Congress Avenue 18 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles with the center line of Congress Avenue to a point which is the south west corner of the above described property. Beginning in the south property line of the above described property which is 17 feet east of the south west corner; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles with the center line of East 10 Street 5 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and parallel with the center line of East 10 Street 17 feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the center line of East 10 Street 5 feet to a point which is the south west corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Floyd Gibson, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall erect within the above described working space a solid fence built of not less than one-inch material and at least 8 feet in height (or extending from the sidewalk to the underside of the present awning) substantially braced and anchored and to maintain same in good condition at all times while the work is in progress. The Contractor will be per- mitted to put a door in the barricade that will either open in or slide parallel to the barricades, and at all times that material is being delivered or taken away from the building, a watchman shall be provided to warn pedestrians of approaching danger. (The Contractor will also be permitted to use one parking meter space immediately in front of the entrance in the barricade for the delivery or removal of materials during construction work.) (2) That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (3) That "NO PARKING" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (4) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (5) That provisions shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm water. (6) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting system for all tunnels. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1171 (7) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstruction shall be removed not later than February 15, 1956. (8) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein granted or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (9) That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in making such grant reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of said space any time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purposes. (10) That any public utility, or public or private property disturbed or injured as a result of any of the activities necessary for the completion of the construction work for said building projects, whether done by the Contractor, City Forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractors expense. (11) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.) which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or damages to any personcor property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise or abuse of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalk, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF NORTH AVENUE, HERETOFORE SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS LE GRANDE AVENUE, LYING EAST OF THE NORTHERLY PROLONGATION OF THE EAST LINE OF BLOCK 75 OF FAIRVIEW PARK, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller 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 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 112172 motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING SHOAL CREEK BOULEVARD, KAREN AVENUE, AND BRENTWOOD STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY LEE MANERS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Midler introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 4173 THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 22ND DAY OF DECEMBER, 1955, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERN- ING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote; Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 111174 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A. M. ON THE 22ND DAY OF DECEMBER, 1955, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1115175 Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 7.7 OF CHAPTER 7, SECTIONS 12.40, 12.49, 12.50, 12.52, 12.53, 12.56 AND 12.61 OF CHAPTER 12, SECTIONS 19.3 AND 19.4 OF CHAPTER 19, SECTION 24.29 OF CHAPTER 24, SECTIONS 32.2, 32.6, 32.7 AND 32.9 OF CHAPTER 32, AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954, PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE AND COLLECTION OF CERTAIN FEES; REPEALING SECTION 32.8 OF CHAPTER 32, AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Health Fees) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Health Department is called upon from time to time to make special inspections of certain premises and issue certified copies of certain records, all at undue expense to the public; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the expense of making the following inspections and issuance of certified copies of the following instruments shall, in part, be defrayed by charging the following fees, to wit: 1. A fee of $5.00 for inspection of a day nursery which will accomodate ten or less children. 2. A fee of $10.00 for inspection of a day nursery which will accomodate more than ten children. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 11/71176 3. A fee of $1.00 per hole for each perculation test performed to check the adaptability of the soil for septic tank purposes in any proposed subdivision, single tract or contiguous tracts of land, with a minimum fee of $5.00; provided, however, such fee shall not be an additional charge or fee for septic tank permit under Section 24.29, Austin City Code of 1954. 4. A fee of 50 for a complete certified copy of a birth certificate. 5. A fee of 50 for a complete certified copy of a death certificate. 6. A fee of 50¢ for a birth registration card, provided, however, that upon request of any parent or guardian, such birth registration card shall be furnished, without cost, as to any child when the same is necessary for admission to school or for the purpose of securing employment. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on December 6, 1955, for the purchase of thirteen 4-door, 6-cylinder, automatic transmission automobiles to be used by the Police Department of the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the bid of General Motors in the sum of $14,848.45 and the trade in of ll automobiles, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid and the purchase of thirteen Chevrolet automobiles has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent 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 General Motors in the sum of $14,848.45, and the trade-in of 11 automobiles, be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with General Motors. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1171177 That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Travis-Williamson County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 providing for the sale and delivery of water by the City of Austin to the District, for the management of the affairs of said District, and for the performance by the City of various services for the District, all as more fully set out in such contract, a copy of which accompanies this Resolution and has been marked for identification by the City Clerk. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to place and keep such copy of said contract in the permanent files of the City Clerk. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager reported that 80% of the property on Piedmont from Woodrow to Grover; on St. Johns Avenue from Yeates to Arroyo Seca; and 82% on Romeria Drive from Camino Real to Arroyo Seca, had been signed up. In connection with a voluntary paving program, the City Manager reported that the drainage on Upland Drive would be $1,500 and on Loma Drive $1,200. Councilman Long moved that the City go ahead on those two streets. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Palmer introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6, of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 240 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY, THE JOHN C. HARRELSON SURVEY, AND THE J. A. G. BROOKS SURVEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council received and discussed a Paving Projects Report submitted by the Director of Public Works. (Report on file under STREETS Paving) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 11761178 Councilman Long submitted a letter from MR. EDWARD M. STACK requesting that Cameron Road be repaired. He stated that the Telephone Company had dug and refilled a trench for their lines, leaving the road in an atrocious condition. The Director of Public Works said that the City will repair the road and the Telephone Company will pay for it. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 12:50 Ρ.Μ. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Grace Momse Deputy City Clerk APPROVED milla. Mayor