=CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 22, 1956 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 169 169 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Absent: None In accordance with published notice thereof, promptly at 10:00 o'clock A. M., Mayor Miller announced that the time for submitting bids on the purchase of $1,250,000.00 Electric Light and Power, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series No. 4, of the City of Austin, Texas, and City of Austin General Obligation Bonds Series 1956, in the amount of $320,000.00 had expired; and the City Council would proceed with the opening of said bids. Bids were then opened and read as follows: NAME OF BIDDER CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON $1,250,000 ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES NO. 4, DATED APRIL 1, 1956 MARCH 22, 1956 1. THE FIRST BOSTON CORPORATION AND ASSOCIATES NOMINAL INTEREST INTEREST PREMIUM RATE PRINCIPAL COSTS OFFERED NET INTEREST COSTS EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE 4 % $240,000.00 $ 48,000.00 $ $ 21/4% 585,000.00 132,187.50 2 1/2 % 425,000.00 170,000.00 1,168.75 349,018.75 2.51545 4 % 160,000.00 28,800.00 2 3/4% 80,000.00 13,200.00 2 1/4% 415,000.00 24,375.00 2 1/2 % 595,000.00 223,125.00 162.50 349,337.50 2.51774 3 1/2% 80,000.00 11,200.00 2 1/2 % 1,170,000.00 138,875.00 426.00 349,649.00 2.51999 3 1/2% 160,000.00 25,200.00 21/4% 240,000.00 37,800.00 2 1/2 % 850,000.00 286,875.00 None 349,875.00 2.52162 2. BEAR, STEARNS & CO. Ira Haupt & Co. Bramhall Falion & Co. WmcaEsoPollock & Co., Inc. Shearson, Hammill & Co. Dittmar & Co. 3. WM. BLAIR & CO. Dean Witter & Co. 4. RAND & CO., NEW YORK Fridley, Hess & Frederking Houston, Texas F.S.Smithers & Co., New York Rauscher, Pierce & Co., Inc. San Antonio, Texas Roosevelt & Co., Inc., New York 5. UNION SECURITIES CORP. 3 % 240,000.00 36,000.00 2 1/2 % 1,010,000.00 316,875.00 487.50 352,387.50 2.53972 6. HARRIMAN RIPLEY & CO., INC. 3 % 320,000.00 52,800.00 AND ASSOCIATES 2 1/2 % 930,000.00 302,875.00 3,250.00 352,425.00 2.5400 170 170 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Each of the above and foregoing bids was accompanied by Cashier's Check or Certified Check in the amount of $25,000.00 Whereupon bids were referred to the Finance Director for tabulation and report. NAME OF BIDDER CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON $320,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES MARCH 22, 1956 1956 NOMINAL INTEREST INTEREST PREMIUM RATE PRINCIPAL COSTS OFFERED NET INTEREST COSTS EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE 1. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK 2 3/4 % CHICAGO, ILL. 2 1/2 % 2.3/4% $ 90,000.00 $ 9,281.25 $ $ 120,000.00 32,250.00 110,000.00 55,893.75 80.00 97,345.00 2.659699 2. MERCANTILE TRUST CO. ST. LOUIS 2 1/2 % 135,000.00 17,718.75 Texas Bank & Trust Co., 2 3/4% 185,000.00 81,159.38 116.00 98,762.13 2.698418 Dallas 3. GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. 2 3/4% 135,000.00 19,490.63 2 1/2 % 45,000.00 12,656.25 2 3/4% 140,000.00 67,237.50 100.00 99,284.38 2.712 4. FIRST SOUTHWEST CO., DALLAS 3 % 120,000.00 17,100.00 TEXAS 2 1/2 % 75,000.00 21,093.75 2 3/4% 125,000.00 61,771.88 254.50 99,711.13 2.72434 5. RAUSCHER, PIERCE & CO., INC. 3 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, AND ASSOCIATES 2 3/4 % ১২১২ % 105,000.00 13,387.50 215,000.00 88,378.12 None 101,765.62 2.7804 Each of the above and foregoing bids was accompanied by Cashier's Check or Certified Check in the amount of $6,400.00 Whereupon bids were referred to the Finance Director for tabulation and report. 171 171 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 172 172 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION). ACCEPTING AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF $1,250,000.00 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES NO. 4. WHEREAS, in accordance with published notice thereof, promptly at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., on this 22nd day of March, 1956, Mayor Tom Miller announced that the time for submitting bids on the purchase of $1,250,000.00 Electric Light and Power, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series No. 4, of the City of Austin, Texas, had expired; and the City Council would proceed with the opening of said bids; and, WHEREAS, the bids having been then opened, read and considered, and the City Council having found and determined that the bid and proposal of The First Boston Corporation and Associates is the most advantageous bid submitted to the City Council for the purchase of the aforesaid bonds, and said bid having been found to be in proper form and accompanied by Cashier's Check in the amount of $25,000.00; such bid being as follows: March 22, 1956 HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN AUSTIN, TEXAS GENTLEMEN: Reference is made to your "NOTICE OF SALE" authorized by resolution of the City Council on February 23, 1956, of $1,250,000 City of Austin, Texas, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER, WATERWORKS, AND SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION REVENUE BONDS, Series No. 4, dated April 1, 1956. For your legally issued bonds, as described in said Notice, we will pay you par and accrued interest from date of issue to date of delivery to us, plus a cash premium of $1,168.75 for bonds bearing interest as follows: FOR BONDS MATURING April 1, 1960 through April 1, 1962 April 1, 1963 through April 1, 1969 April 1, 1970 through April 1, 1974 Total interest cost from April 1, 1956, to final maturity under this bid Less: Cash premium bid Net Interest Cost Effective interest rate COUPON RATE INTEREST COST 4 % 2-1/4% $ 48,000.00 $132,187.50 2-1/2% ...$270,000000 $350,187050 $ 1,168.75 $349,018.75 2.51545% Attached, hereto, is Cashier's Check-Certified check of the American National Bank, Austin, Texas, in the amount of $25,000.00, which represents _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 173 173 our Good Faith Deposit and which is submitted in accordance with the terms an set forth in the "Notice of Sale." Respectfully submitted, THE FIRST BOSTON CORPORATION AND ASSOCIATES By: The First Boston Corporation By: /s/ A. E. Kirtley Authorized Representative ACCEPTANCE CLAUSE The above and foregoing bid is hereby in all things accepted by the City of Austin, Austin, Texas, this the 22nd day of March, 1956. /s/ Tom Miller Mayor, City of Austin, Texas ATTEST: /s/ Elsie Woosley City Clerk, City of Austin, Texas APPROVED: /s/ Doren R. Eskew City Attorney, Austin, Texas BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the proposal of The First Boston Corporation and Associates to purchase $1,250,000.00 City of Austin, Texas, Electric Light and Power, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series No. 4, as per the City's Notice of Sale authorized February 23, 1956, at the price and upon the terms of said proposal, be and the same is hereby accepted and The First Boston Corporation and Associates be awarded the sale of said bonds; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to sell to The First Boston Corporation and Associates the $1,250,000.00 of revenue bonds of the City of Austin as per the City's Notice of Sale authorized February. 23, 1956, at par and accrued interest from April 1, 1956, to date of delivery, plus a cash premium of $1,168.75 according to the terms of the bid of said purchasers, which bid is attached and incorporated hereinabove, and is made a part thereof. ADOPTED: March 22, 1956 APPROVED: March 22, 1956 ATTEST: /s/ Elsie Woosley City Clerk /s/ Tom Miller Mayor The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 174 174 Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, The First National Bank of Chicago, acting by and through their duly authorized agent and representative, George B. Wendt, this day submitted to the City Council the following proposal: March 22, 1956 TO THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN AUSTIN, TEXAS GENTLEMEN: In accordance with the Notice of Sale and Your Prospectus dated February 23, 1956, we will pay par and accrued interest from April 1, 1956, to the date of delivery plus a cash premium of $80.00. FOR BONDS MATURING July 1, 1957 through July 1, 1962 July 1, 1963 through July 1, 1970 July 1, 1971 through July 1, 1978 COUPON RATE 2-2/4% 2-1/2% 2-3/4% INTEREST COST $ 9,281.25 $32,250.00 $55,893.75 Total interest cost from April 1, 1956 to final maturity under this bid Less: Cash premium bid Net interest cost $97,425.00 $ 80.00 $97,345.00 2.659699 % Effective interest rate No bond shall be optional for redemption prior to maturity. Bonds will not be registrable. This bid is based upon the information as to date of issue, prinicipal maturities, delivery, place of payment, etc., as contained in your official Notice of Sale and in the "SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION" dated February 23, 1956, issued by you. Specific reference is made to your statement that delivery of the bonds will be made at a local Bank of the City of Austin, at Austin, Texas as designated by the purchaser immediately after approval by the Attorney General of the State of Texas, Registration by the Comptroller of the State of Texas, and approval by Messrs. Wood, King and Dawson, Attorneys, New York, New York. It is estimated that delivery will be not later than April 23, 1956. Attached hereto is a Cashier's Check in the amount of $6,400.00 which is to be retained by you if we are awarded the bonds on this bid. You are to apply the check on the purchase price of the bonds when final delivery is made. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 175 175 In the event the bonds are not awarded In the event we fail or refuse to pay for the bonds, you are to eash the check as full and complete liquidated damages. to us, the check is to be returned to us immediately. Respectfully submitted: and, The First National Bank of Chicago By /s/ George B. Wendt Vice Pres. Authorized Representative of above firm or Syndicate WHEREAS, the said bid and proposal of The First National Bank of Chicago, was the most advantageous bid submitted to the City Council for purchase of the aforesaid bonds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said proposal of The First National Bank of Chicago to purchase $320,000.00 City of Austin General Obligation Bonds as per the City's Notice of Sale and Prospectus dated February 23, 1956, at the price and upon the terms of said proposal be and the same is hereby accepted and The First National Bank of Chicago be awarded the sale of said bonds; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to sell to The First National Bank of Chicago the $320,000.00 of General Obligation Bonds of the City of Austin as per the City's Notice of Sale and Prospec- tus dated February 23, 1956, at par and accrued interest from April 1, 1956, to date of delivery plus a cash premium of $80.00 according to the terms of said bid hereinbefore set out. ADOPTED: March 22, 1956 APPROVED: March 22, 1956 /s/ Tom Miller Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Elsie Woosley vote: City Clerk The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 176 176 DOLLARS ($1,250,000.00) (BEING THE THIRD PARCEL OR INSTALLMENT OF A TOTAL VOTED AUTHORIZATION OF $20,000,000.00 BONDS) FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING AND IMPROVING THE CITY'S COMBINED ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, PARTICULARLY ARTICLES llll ET SEQ., REVISED CIVIL STATUTES OF TEXAS, 1925, AS AMENDED; PRESCRIBING THE FORM, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE BONDS AND THE FORM OF INTEREST COUPONS; PLEDGING THE REVENUES OF THE CITY'S COMBINED ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM TO THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS, AFTER DEDUCTION OF REASONABLE EXPENSES OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING SAID COMBINED SYSTEM; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE SUBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TO THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($220,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTINGG AND IMPROVING FIRE STATIONS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 177 177 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: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TO THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND REPAIRING HOSPITAL BUILDINGS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bong, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 178 178 -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Invocation was delivered by REV. HAL SIRAL, Assistant Pastor, Hyde Park Christian Church, 4115 Avenue D. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Regular meeting of March 15th and of Special meetings of February 2nd and March 6th be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. FRANK DENIUS appeared before the Council, with the Board of Directors of the Y.M.B.L., to obtain permission for approval of a building in Zilker Park, at no cost to the City, but with the provision that the City maintain the premises for the life of the building. This is a project of the Y.M.B.L. to provide a six weeks' camp for children during the summer; and the City will have the use of the building during the periods not being used as a camp, the city to be able to rent the building and retain the fees. Councilman Pearson moved that this permission be granted to the Y.M.B.L. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Attorney was instructed to draw the property resolution. DR. ELEANOR D. PACE presented a petition signed by 38 people in protest of building the Auditorium on the Butler Tract because of the possibility of the area flooding, the relative inaccessability, and necessity of purchasing 35 additional acres for parking, and requested the Council to secure a more logical and suitable location for the Auditorium. She mentioned the inconvenience of trains and traffic problem of getting across the bridge. MRS. GEORGE FRANCISCO filed a list of typewritten names to be attached to the petition. She suggested the site of the Auditorium on the Allan Junior High site. The Mayor reviewed the efforts made to get an Auditorium and the many times the matter had been before the Council, and that the Butler Tract had always been discussed as the location of the Auditorium; and that the Auditorium bond issue carried 4 to 1. MRS. L. C. KUHN, representing the Austin District Music Association, offered a protest to the Butler Tract as a site. MR. SILAS MAXWELL stated the requests for change of location did not necessarily mean Hancock Park, but just a request to get the Auditorium out of the river bottom. There was a large group in the Council room who opposed any other location of the Auditorium and MR. ED ST.JOHN was one of the spokesmen for the group. MR. M. H. CROCKETT, MR. ARNOLD, and others thought that the designated place was the most beautiful, most centrally located, most accessible, and the best location. MR. MOTON CROCKETT, JR. favored the Butler Tract; also MR. BILL WEEG. The Mayor stated the Council was always glad to hear from petitioners, but the location had been fixed by implication when the bond election was held. Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning application was publicly heard: CITY OWNED PROPERTY 179 179 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Disch Field From "D" Industrial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-1" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "D" INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON A 4.96 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, SAME BEING PORTIONS OF LOTS 7 AND 10, DIVISION OR BLOCK A, OF THE PARTITION OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES E. BOULDIN, DECEASED, A PARTITION OF A PORTION OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and the Mayor asked those in favor of suspending the rule and passing the ordinance to its second reading to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and the Mayor asked those in favor of suspending the rule and passing the ordinance to its third reading to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and the Mayor asked those in favor of the ordinance being finally passed to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 180 180 The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Mayor announced that the substandard housing ordinance would be introduced next week. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PORTION OF U. S. HIGHWAY NO. 81 IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, HEREINABOVE REFERRED TO AS "THE BRIDGE PROJECT" AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO AFFIX THE CORPORATE SEAL AND ATTEST THE SAME, A CERTAIN CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION, RECONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE AND USE OF THE SAID BRIDGE PROJECT; FOR THE INDEMNIFICATION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, BY THE CITY, AGAINST ALL DAMAGES TO ADJOINING, ABUTTING AND OTHER PROPERTY, AND FOR EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CLAIM OR SUIT THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Pearson 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 Pearson 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 Pearson 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 PORTIONS OF ALEGRIA ROAD, BRENTWOOD STREET, COLLIER STREET AND AVENUE D, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY TRAVIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN 181 181 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 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 White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Elmer Burch has assigned to T. H. Echelmeyer his interest in that certain lease by and between the City of Austin and Elmer Burch, such lease bearing date of July 1, 1955; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms of such lease Elmer Burch has requested that the City of Austin give its written consent to such assignment; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the consent of the City of Austin be and it is hereby given to the assignment by Elmer Burch to T. H. Echelmeyer of his interest in that certain lease dated July 1, 1955, by and between the City of Austin as Lessor and Elmer Burch as Lessee, and the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to evidence such consent by endorsement on such assignment. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 182 182 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that the free flow and expeditious handling of traffic under conditions existing at the location described below require that traffic upon such street move only in a one-way direction, such location and street being described as follows: STREET FROM TO DIRECTION OF ONE-WAY MOVEMENT West 22 1/2 Street Rio Grande Street to Street San Gabriel Eastbound Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to record this finding in Section 33.38 of the Traffic Register. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 14 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF WINDSOR PARK NO. 2, SECTION ONE AND SECTION TWO, BOTH BEING SUBDIVISIONS OF PORTIONS OF THE DINSMORE SIMPSON 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 ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, 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 183 183 Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 2.88 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE HENRY P. HILL LEAGUE, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its first reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXAΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 0.845 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF BERGSTROM DOWNS NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT 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 ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 184 184 Councilman Pearson 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: (1) A gas main in EAST 14TH STREET, from a point 31 feet east of Poquito Street easterly 35 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of EAST 14TH STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (2) A gas main across NORTHLAND DRIVE at a point 6.5 feet west of the east line of Bull Creek Road. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (3) A gas main in PORTER STREET, from a point 208 feet east of Montopolis Drive westerly 56 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said PORTER STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (4) A gas main in LAREINA DRIVE, from a point 157 feet west of Garnett Street northerly to St. Elmo Road, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said LAREINA DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless 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 útility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 185 185 AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by CouncilmanWhite, 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) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the property situated on the West side of Burnet Road as a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1,000 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, which property is owned by Driggs Food Sales, and is Lot 9, Block 10, Rosedown Subdivision, of the City of Austin, Travis County, and hereby authorizes the said Driggs Food Sales to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1,000 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, subject to the same being operated in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this private gasoline plant after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted, and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Driggs Food Sales has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "Austin, Texas March 22, 1956 "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of Driggs Food Sales, for permission to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1,000 gallon underground tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, upon 186 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 186 property located on the West side of Burnet Road, which property is designated as Lot 9, Block 10, Rosedown Subdivision, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 5118 Burnet Road. "This property is located in a "C Commercial" District and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: "(1) That the gasoline tanks and pumps shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all tanks and pumps shall be installed in compliance with the Ordinance governing the storage and handling of gasoline. "(2) That all tanks and pumps shall be located not nearer than 10 feet to the property line and so located that cars stopped for the purpose of unloading or receiving gasoline or other supplies shall not in any way obstruct the free passage of traffic on either the sidewalk, street, or alley. "(3) That "NO SMOKING" signs shall at all times be prominently displayed and no person shall be permitted to smoke on the premises where gasoline is handled or stored. "(4) That all fees shall be paid and a permit secured from the Building Inspector's Office before any installation work is started, and that no equipment shall be placed in operation until after final inspection and approval of same. vote: "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following bids: "Sealed bids were received until 10:00 A.M., March 13th, 1956 for the installation of Sanitary Sewer lines in easements and streets to serve a part of the New Water Plant and residents living in Colorado Foothills, Section III. "The following bids were received: Capital City Utilities $ 6,505.10 Austin Engineering Co. $ 9,326.95 Joe Bland Construction Co. $ 9,562.75 W. S. Conner $ 9,857.30 Ford-Wagner, Inc. $11,944.15 "It is recommended that the low bid be accepted and the award made to the Capital City Utilities. "Approved: (Sgd) W. T. Williams, Jr. (Sgd) Albert R. Davis, Superintendent Water and Sewer Department" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 187 187 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 13, 1956, for the installation of sanitary sewer lines in easements and streets to serve a part of the New Water Plant and residents living in Colorado Foothills, Section III; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Capital City Utilities in the sum of $6,505.10 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Superintendent of the Water and Sewer Department 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 Capital City Utilities in the sum of $6,505.10 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 Capital City Utilities. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following 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 March 20, 1956, for the construction of paving skips and accessories known as Paving Skip Assessment Contract No. 56-A-1, Units 1 through 7; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Giesen & Latson Construction Company in the sum of $2,193.10 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Giesen & Latson Construction Company in the sum of $2,193.10 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directe d to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Giesen & Latson Construction Company. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 188 188 Councilman Long made inquiry about checking the paving. The Director of Public Works stated therewere two inspectors checking; and the materials were tested in the laboratories. The Mayor suggested getting the paving engineer with whom he had been negotiating; and if there was any criticism of any paving, get it straightened out; to treat all the contractors equally. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THAT CERTAIN STREET KNOWN AS WILKE DRIVE BEING A PORTION EXTENDING EASTERLY FROM PARAMOUNT AVENUE TO ANN ARBOR AVENUE AND A PORTION EXTENDING WESTERLY FROM PARAMOUNT AVENUE TO RABB ROAD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING A SEVEN AND ONE-HALF FOOT EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer, moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer, moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, 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 White stated Mr. Wilke still opposed this, as he believed the street would have to go on through; that he had given 25' further on around the corner, which he would like to have given back if it is not going to be used. Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: SECTION 1. That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 189 189 and he hereby authorized and directed to apply, on behalf of the City of Austin, to the Board of Water Engineers of the State of Texas for three points of diversion of water, already appropriated to the City of Austin, in addition to the points of diversion shown in the original appropriation; such locations to be as indicated on the plats accompanying said application. SECTION 2. That the said W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is authorized and directed to execute, in the name of the City of Austin, all instruments necessary or required to be executed to secure approval of the three points of diversion above mentioned. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council recessed until 2:00 P.Μ. Recessed Meeting 2:00 Ρ.Μ. HONORABLE ALLEN SHIVERS, Governor of Texas, and Chairman of the State Building Commission, introduced MR. J. M. PATTERSON, JR., Member; and First Assistant Attorney General MR. GRANT DAVIS, representing the Attorney General's Department; MR. J. NEILS THOMPSON, Advisory Board Supreme Courts Building; MR. BILL GRAY, Attorney General's Department3 MR. OSORIO; MR. CLIFTON SPEIR, with the State Building Commission; also COLONEL JONES of the State Building Commission. GOVERNOR SHIVERS displayed plans for a State Office Building and Courts Building in the vicinity of the State Capitol and outlined their procedures in appraisal and obtaining the property; making plans for future expansion. It was his belief the plans as worked out by the several agencies were excellent. MAYOR MILLER listed construction done by the State in Austin, totaling $38,473,231 since 1950. MR. E. H. PERRY stated the plan was a wonderful one; and although this $38,000,000 was tax free, he favored seeing another $10,000,000 of state construction. Former Mayor TAYLOR GLASS, and former Councilmen TED THOMPSON and STUART MacCORKLE complimented the plan and believed this was a natural development of the property of the State and a step forward. MR. MIKE BUTLER, MR. MAX BROOKS, MR. WOLF, and MR. J. NEILS THOMPSON stated the overall plan was an excellent one. MR. JAY PATTERSON, Chairman of the Board of Control, and MR. HALATYN representing Harold Wise and Associates, believed these plans to be the best solution. Councilman Pearson moved that this proposal as set forth by GOVERNOR SHIVERS be accepted. The motion passed by an unanimous rising vote. Councilman Long moved that the request of COLONEL JONES for permission to have a Shrine Parade, Friday, March 23rd at 7:30 P. M. be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None 190 190 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS A Council meeting to discuss the bonds was called for Tuesday, March 27th, at 2:30 P.M. to meet with the Bankers and Bond men; and at 3:30 P.Μ. to meet with the Airport Committee and Chambers of Commerce Committees. After discussion about the completion of Brackenridge Hospital, Councilman White moved that the City Manager be authorized to accept the work of the General Contractor for the work done at Brackenridge Hospital upon receipt by him of the certificate of the Architect that the work of such contractors had been completed in accordance with the contract. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White moved that the City Manager be authorized to accept the work of C. WALLACE PLUMBING COMPANY upon receipt of a certificate from the Architect that the plumbing contractor has completed his work except for the one fixture which is missing, that we accept his work and pay him all except $500.00 of money due him. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor had a request from MRS. BLANKENSHIP at the University about establishment of a kindergarden for deaf children, and stated the Committee should come before the Council to present their problem. They wanted to use some City land. It was decided to wait until the Committee brought the matter in before further discussion was held. The City Manager submitted a report on the sewer condition in Manor Hills and stated the subdivider did not propose doing anything and the water superintendent had made a study as to what could be done. One plan was to let each property owner put up $100.00, in addition to what it would take to connect his own sewer to the main line. This would be $2560, the amount the City would be out if there wasea refund contract. Another possibility was to get Mr. Barron, the subdivider, to participate in the plan. The Mayor believed in this case it was up to the subdivider to clear it out. The Council discussed these two plans but no definite action was taken. The Council went over RECOMMENDED CHARGES, BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL FROM SUPPLY DEPARTMENT, March 9th, as follows: RECOMMENDED CHARGE ITEM PRESENT CHARGE Aspiration Tray Cotton Balls (12) $ 3.50 .25 $ 5.00 .20 Catheters, Foley 5.00 6.00 30 cc. bag & 2-way Craniotomy Dressing 1.00 1.50 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Cotton, absorbent no charge 1.00 per yd. Dressings, "Fluffs" 2.00 1.50 Eye pad .10 .15 Enema tray not listed .75 Fortisan burn .35 .75 dressing, per piece Furacin burn 1.00 2.00 dressing per jar Humidifier, Walton 3.00 2.00 per issue Inhalator, steam 2.00 2.00 plus Colson, per issue and per day .50 per day I.V.Solutions 2.50 3.50 Dextrose 5 or 10% in water or saline per 500 cc. includes tubing Per 1000 cc. 2.00 4.00 All other special 2.00 4.00 solution, per 500 cc Per 1000 cc. 3.00 4.50 Protein: CPH, 3.50 5.50 Amigen etc per 1000 Monaghan Chest 1.00 per day 5.00 plus Respirator, per issue 1.00 per day Distilled Water & 2.00 1.00 Normal Saline, hospital made Nebulizer, per issue 1.00 Oxygen tent, per 10.00 10.00 plus issue 2.00 per day Oxygen Mask 1.00 1.00 to semi-disposable 4.00 Oxygen flowmeter N.C. 1.00 per issue and humidifier Paracentesis Tray 5.00 6.00 Pneumothorax 3.00 4.00 tray and apparatus Suction Machine, 2.00 2.00 plus Throat .50 per day Suction Machine 3.00 3.00 plus abdominal (and chest) .50 per day Spinal Tray 3.00 5.00 Suturee tray - for 5.00 7.00 minor work on floor Sternal Puncture Tray 3.00 5.00 Skin Clip set for re- 2.00 1.00 moving sutures on floors Suture, per glass tube 1.00 Tidal Irrigation set-up 3.00 4.00 Venesection Tray 5.00 7.00 Vaginal pack .50 1.00 19/ 191 Present charges Breckenridge CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 192 192 RECOMMENDED CHARGES SURGICAL PROCEDURES MAJOR CASES $20. for first hour 5. each succeeding ½ hour MINOR CASES $ 10. for 45 min. 15. for 1 hour 5. for each successive hour 1 RECOMMENDATION FOR MAJOR CASES It is recommended that the charges at Brackenridge be increased to $25.00 for the first hour: $12.00 for the succeeding 4 one-half hour periods; and $10.00 for each succeeding half hour after 3 hours. No extra charge would be made for the use of the Recovery Room. FOR MINOR CASES It is recommended that the charges at Brackenridge be increased to $15.00 for 45 minutes; $17.50 for 1 hour and $7.50 for each successive half hour. No extra charge would be made for the use of the Recovery Room. The City Manager stated these were miscellaneous charges which in the past had not been fixed by the Council. These charges had been recommended by the Hospital Advisory Board. The City Manager wanted the Council to know about the charges and the recommendation of the Hospital Board, and to authorize the administration to put the charges in effect. Councilman Long expressed opposition to any increase. Councilman White thought each increase was such a small amount on each individual, that he had no objection. Councilman Palmer stated it was in keeping with other charges. Councilman Pearson stated it was recommended by the Hospital Board. The Mayor asked those who wished to fix these miscellaneous charges as listed to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Long The City Manager stated the building rented for the Recreation Department was leased for a year with an option to renew for another year. It is now time to sign the option for the next year. The Mayor suggested that the City Manager try to get the owners to let the Recreation Department have itrfor six months with the option of leasing it for another six months; and in the meantime maybe something could be found for the Department. The City Manager was asked to check into the possibility of a street light just off West 30th near Mrs. Gardner's home. (2908 Fruth) Drive. The City Manager was asked to make a study of Shoal Creek and Hancock During the meeting Professor ROLF W. A. GUTBIER, Vice President of the Stuttgart Institute of Technology, and Professor for City Planning and design, was greeted. 193 193 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS There being no further business the Council adjourned at 4:15 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Jomill Mayor