422 422 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting June 28, 1956 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Absent: Councilman Pearson Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works. The invocation was delivered by REV. A. J. MULREANY, St. Mary's Cathedral 209 East 10th Street. MR. HOMER TRIMBLE, Engineer for the Travis-Williamson County Water Control District No. 1, appeared before the Council, asking that a change in the District's contract be made relative to buying water from the City to permit the District to make refund contracts on the same basis that the City makes refund contracts. The City Manager explained the contracts made with all the water districts. The Mayor stated the Council would study this request and let the District know. MRS. LEROY FARMER, 4208 Banister Lane, inquired about the right-of-way that will pass through their property, and was anxious to get it settled. The Mayor stated a committee had been appointed to make a value of the land; and that he wanted to have a meeting with the Highway Engineers, and that the Council would let them know as soon as it could; but just at this time it was not known when this property would be bought. (South Belt Loop) DR. EVERETT GIVENS thanked the Council for improving the Olive Street playground; that it was being used extensively. He asked, however, that there be full-time supervision and that the playground be opened the same hours that Rosewood is opened. At present the Olive Street playground is opened from 9:00 - 12:00; from 3:30 - 7:30. He asked that it be kept open on Saturdays 423 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 423 and Sundays and that some lights be installed. Dr. Givens suggested that the Playground be named in memory of O.R. Lott. He also recommended some acreage for additional playgrounds in the area--property north of 19th Street, from Lovers Lane to Springdale Road; and property south of 12th Street from Springdale Road west. (Hamilton property) Mayor Miller stated he believed a little more supervision could be furnished and that possibly the lights could be put in. As far as naming the park, the Council wanted to study that over until next week. The Mayor stated that some additional property might be acquired and that the Council would look over the various tracts that had been offered and mentioned. DR. GIVENS asked the Council to do whatever was necessary to finance the Auditorium. The Council recognized and welcomed LEE ST. JOHN, Star Scout, Troop 41, who was working on his citizenship badge. MR. SOUTHERLAND, Architect, went over a list of possible reductions that could be made in the general contract and in the mechanical contracts as folloWS: "CONVENTION CENTER AND MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 28, 1956 SUMMARY OF COSTS Total Base Bids Total Alternate Bids (Deductive) Sub-Total Less Cash Allowances $2,721,521. 115,792. $2,605,729. 16,000. Less City transformer Allowance 9,500. Net Sub-total 25,500. $2,580,229. 250,000. $2,830,229. Add minimum for seating, stage scenery, stage lighting and for architects-engineers Total Project Cost Based on Original Bids DEDUCTIONS Less possible cuts classed as Category I (could take without material damage to operation) Less possible cuts in Category I and II (I plus cuts that could be taken but would affect operation adversely to some extent) 214,436 $2,615,793 (Total possible project cost-Category I) 315,845 $2,514,384 (Total possible project cost-Category I & II) 424 424 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Less possible cuts in Category I, II, & III (I & II plus cuts not advisable to take except as last resort) 402,245 $2,427,984 (Total possible project Cost-Category I, II & III) (NOTE: These cuts are based on estimates made by lowest bidders. Firm proposals would vary these figures either up or down to a reasonable degree) POSSIBLE CUTS GENERAL CONTRACT CATEGORY NO.1: Cuts that could be taken without material damage to operation or appearance. ITEM ESTIMATED SAVING Omit wall around cooling tower. $ 4,300.00 Omit 2 stairs feeding into front row of balcony 5,200.00 Change marble toilet stalls to steel. 2,700.00 Omit all wire partitions including that between shops B120 as well as block partitions enclosing them on North and between storage rooms B116R and 118L. 5,450.00 Leave dressing room area on lower basement floor completely unfinished including omission of al lpartitions and finishes in that area. This omits 2 toilet rooms, janitor closet, 2 dressing rooms, unassigned room and corridor. 6,450.00 Omit terrazzo floors, base and use cement. Use "Lamella" steel roof framing (Lowering top of arch of 13,500.00 roof slightly if necessary). 11,250.00 Replace skin wall construction on rear (South) elevation to typical 12" masonry wall with face brick on exterior Keep windows and louvers. 11,250.00 3,750.00 Omit all glazed brick and use face brick. Make retaining wall at driveway at Southwest corner of building of reinforced concrete with sloping top following driveway grade and with pipe rail at topall similar to retaining wall going down drive to basement at Southeast corner of building. This eliminates face brick, stone caps, etc. Make all acoustical plaster ceiling of sprayed mineral fibre type instead of 2 types. Omit vault and "Cashguard" safe at ticket booth and put 3,750.00 5,300.00 plaster partition between auditor's office and ticket booth. 1,550.00 Omit one of 2 temporary offices specified on page OE-4, paragraph 9, of general specifications. 575.00 Omit 3" depression at top of columns. 1,900.00 425 125 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Substitute cast stone for natural soone State credit if Owner furnishes utilities during construction 2,100.00 750.00 State credit of Owner waives time penalty. 3,000.00 State credit for Owner assuming steel escalator clause within limits. 5,500.00 Change motorized overhead doors to manual operated. 625.00 Substitute steel setting members in lieu of aluminum 16,000.00 for glass and panels of integrated wall system CATEGORY NO. 2: Cuts that could be taken but that would adversely affect operation and maintenance to some extent. ITEM ESTIMATED SAVING Omit curved portion of entrance canopy (omits columns 1 thru 13 and 18 thru 20, roof, slab and floor). Omit Mens and Womens toilets on east side basement with $ 8,700.00 enclosing partitions, finishes, etc. (Rooms B122L,124L, 125L). 8,250.00 Omit elevator and fill holes to be later knocked out. Omit all finish in rehearsal room including acoustical panels, 16,500.00 plaster, paint. 2,200.00 Use ceiling design in auditorium with flat sections as per new sketch, instead of curved. 2,500.00 Omit concrete topping and make integral-same floor elevations, adding topping to structural concrete. 7,500.00 Use single wall construction on glazed tile units where possible. 650.00 Omit "Kalistron" wainscots. 3,000.00 Omit 2 flagpoles 3,100.00 Change all handrails to 1-1/2" steel in place of aluminum. 6,250.00 Omit all fabric folding doors. 8,500.00 CATEGORY NO. 3: Cuts not advisable to take except as last resort. : Omit fly gallery and stairs to it on West side of stage and lower top of stage house the distance from fly gallery floor to stage floor which is 18'-8". This lowers roof stack, parapet, grid construction height of walls, etc. 18'-8", omitting structural steel as falls within that space. Provide 2-3' wide doors between stage and adjacent room 107R where directed. Eliminate folding fabric door at that point. 15,000.00 Use cheaper substitute for "Tectum" roof deck meeting approval of roofer. 2,900.00 Use cheaper substitute for aluminum roof. 35,000.00 Omit portable partition at rear. 11,000.00 Add columns at third points of balcony trusses, redesign trusses. 22,500.00 POSSIBLE CUTS MECHANICAL CONTRACT CATEGORY NO. 1: Cuts that could be taken without material damage to operation and appearance. 426 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 426 ESTIMATED ITEM Use cheaper vent piping Use cheaper downspout piping. Delete field painting of plumbing and heating equipment SAVINGS $ 340.00 610.00 and apparatus. 3,200.00 Use cheaper piping materials and reroute where possible Delete certain piping insulation and reduce insulation on to save pipe, increase steam pressure and use smaller pipe. ductwork where feasible. 6,964.00 3,680.00 Delete basement heating and ventilating systems entirely Delete thermometers where possible and install test stations. 30,600.00 310.00 Use cheaper fan bases 250.00 Use cheaper ducts for stage cooling 1,600.00 Use cheaper water pumps 375.00 Use one centrifugal refrigeration machine in lieu of three reciprocating units. 5,035.00 CATEGORY NO. 2: Cuts that could be taken but that would adversely affect operation and maintenance to some extent. Delete plumbing fixtures in basement toilets which may be omitted. 3,520.00 Delete ventilation system in equipment room and use natural ventilation. 1,365.00 Use cheaper temperature controls Use smaller boiler with larger firing rate but with noisier operation 2,708.00 2,080.00 Use cheaper steam coils Use cheaper grilles and outlets POSSIBLE CUTS 650.00 1,800.00 ELECTRICAL CONTRACT CATEGORY NO. 1: Cuts that could be taken without material damage to ITEM operation or appearance. ESTIMATED SAVING Use cheaper lighting fixtures in ramps, lobbies, and portion of theatre Delete cost of electrical inspection fee and let City $ 9,500.00 Electrical Dept. furnish 902.00 Delete electric service and let City Electric Dept install Delete all field painting and touch-up of electrical apparatus. Delete motor connections for basement heating 2,361.00 200.00 196.00 Use cheaper insulation on feeder wire 859.00 Use cheaper lighting panels 2,254.00 Use cheaper fuses in main switches. 300.00 CATEGORY NO. 2: Cuts that could be taken but that would adversely affect operation and maintenance to some extent. Use cheapest possible fixtures throughout entire job additional reduction. Delete lightning protection for dome Delete paging system for actors 10,232.00 3,295.00 1,435.00 427 427 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Delete feature allowing electrical fixtures in committee rooms on either side of the stage to be raised or lowered to suit the need. 1,050.00 Delete remote control panel for air conditioning system and use cheaper installation. Delete central contactor controls for basement lights anduuse separate switches. 2,726.00 2,496.00 328.00 574.00 Delete circuits on lighting panels in basement that provide possible future added lighting in basement. Delete lights and wiring for basement toilets that may be Cole omitted. NOTE: (Category No. 1-Electrical and Category No. 1-Mechanical) It is estimated that an increase of $65,000.00 would be made to the electrical contract should the building be heated electrically. There would be a saving of approximately $100,000.00 to omit the steam heating work and $5,750.00 in the General Contract for omitting the boiler stack. This would result in an estimated $40,000.00 savings for a change from steam heating to electrical heating of the building." Mayor Miller stated the reaction he had on the Auditorium was that the people wanted the Auditorium, andädid not want it skimped anywhere where it would hurt it, but they did want the Council to try to cut it down. He asked that this list of possible reductions lay on the table so that all citizens could come up and look it over. He asked that the press, T-V and Radio publicize this list of cuts so the people can study it. MR. J. J. STOKES, President of the Corporation, was present to answer questions on the general contract. He stated with regard to a 90 day extension, that if he could get a letter of intent that he would be awarded the contract, he could hold the prices firm. MR. McKOWN asked that this letter of intent be written and endorsed Mr. Stokes as a capable well qualified contractor. The Mayor announced that the City would make a study of this, and asked that this information be given out to the public, sent to the Chambers of Commerce, Lions Club, Labor. Unions, and other groups, and that copies be made available at the City Hall so that the people would have opportunity to look them over before July 5th, (the date Mr. Stokes had asked that the letter of intent be made.) 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 "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT ON TWO TRACTS OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 1002 FEET ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BARTON 428 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 428 SKYWAY; APPROXIMATELY 620 FEET ALONG THE WEST RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF SOUTH LAMAR; APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BARTON SKYWAY, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2200-2338 BARTON SKYWAY, 2301-2311 BARTON SKYWAY, 2718-2814 SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD AND 2900 SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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 REOORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON LOTS 1 AND 2 AND THE SOUTH 8.5 FEET OF LOT 3, BLOCK 2, DRISKILL & RAINEY SUBDIVISION AND THREE TRACTS OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 82,84, 86, 88 AND 90 EAST AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING 429 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 429 A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Plamer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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 "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 147 FEET ALONG THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CHESTNUT AVENUE AND APPROXIMATELY 147 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MANOR ROAD, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2207-2211 CHESTNUT AVENUE AND 2301-2305 MANOR ROAD, 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 430 430 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilmen Pearson The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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 "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON LOTS 12,11 AND THE WEST ONE-HALF OF LOT 10, BLOCK 3, R. H. PECK SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson 431 431 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 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 "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT ТО "С" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON TWO TRACTS OF LAND FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 810 FEET ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 7600-7730 INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: 432 432 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes:、 Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Palmer moved that the Minutes of the meeting of June 21st and of the Special Meeting of June 20th be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OR PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, AUTHOR- IZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES, INVOKING 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. 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 433 433 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH DELWOOD IV/EAST, INCORPORATED; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson 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: Noés: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 434 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 434 Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH LONGHORN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson 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: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Palmer 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 itse gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in JUNIPER STREET, from a point 150 feet west of Curve Street easterly 63 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 10 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said JUNIPER STREET. i CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 435 435 Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in HIGHLAND HILLS DRIVE, from a point 127 feet north of Highland Hills Circle northerly 691 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said HIGHLAND HILLS DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (3) A gas main in MARIPOSA DRIVE, from Parker Lane to a point 10 feet west of Matagorda Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MARIPOSA DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (4) A gas main in TRAILRIDGE DRIVE, from a point 108 feet north of Trailridge Circle northerly and easterly 1,194 feet to Timber Trail, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said TRAILRIDGE DRIVE. Said gasmain described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (5) A gas main in OVERLOOK DRIVE, from Trailridge Drive easterly 469 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 62 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said OVERLOOK DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (6) A gas main in TIMBER TRAIL, from Overlook Drive northerly 611 feet to Trailridge Drive, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said TIMBER TRAIL. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (7) A gas main in LAMAR BOULEVARD, from West Powell Lane northerly 3723 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 8 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said LAMAR BOULEVARD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (8) A gas main in DEEN AVENUE, from Lamar Boulevard easterly 424 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said DEEN AVENUE. 20 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 436 Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (9) A gas main in ELLIOTT STREET, from Lamar Boulevard easterly to Georgian Drive, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said ELLIOTT STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (10) A gas main in BEAVER STREET, from Lamar Boulevard to Georgian Drive, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said BEAVER STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (11) A gas main in GEORGIAN DRIVE, from Lola Drive southerly 278 feet to Wonsley Drive, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet west of and parallel tothe east property line of said GEORGIAN DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (12) A gas main in WONSLEY DRIVE, from Georgian Drive easterly 1,513 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet. south of and parallel to the north property line of said WONSLEY DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 22 feet. (13) A gas main in DYESS STREET, from Georgian Drive westerly 369 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said DYESS STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (14) A gas main in GEORGIAN DRIVE, from Powell Lane northerly 4,820 feet to Fawnridge Drive, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said GEORGIAN DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (15) A gas main in OERTLI LANE, from Georgian Drive easterly 1,592 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said OERTLI LANE. 436 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 437 437 Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 22 feet. (16) A gas main in WALNUT DRIVE, from Georgian Drive easterly 524 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WALNUT DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (17) A gas máin in DEEN AVENUE, from Georgian Drive westerly 456 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said DEEN AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (18) A gas main in LITTLE WALNUT DRIVE, from Georgian Drive easterly, northerly and easterly 682 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said LITTLE WALNUT DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (19) A gas mainin PECAN DRIVE, from Georgian Drive easterly and southerly 1,075 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet south of and parallel to the north propertyline of said PECAN DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (20) A gas main in OAK PLAZA, from Pecan Drive westerly 554 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6글 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said OAK PLAZA. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (21) A gas main in PRIMROSE STREET, from Pecan Drive easterly 421 feet to Rosemary Drive, the centerline of which gas main shall be 5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said PRIMROSE STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (22) A gas main in ROSEMARY DRIVE, from the north line of Primrose Street northerly 12 feet, the centerline of 438 438 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= which gas main shall be 5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said ROSEMARY DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (23) A gas main in FLORENCE DRIVE, from Georgian Drive easterly 526 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said FLORENCE DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (24) A gas main in EAST DRIVE, from Florence Drive northerly 201 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said EAST DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (25) A gas main in LAVERTY PLACE, from Florence Drive southerly and westerly 192 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said LAVERTY PLACE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 22 feet. (26) A gas main in FAWNRIDGE DRIVE, from a point 81 feet west of Georgian Drive easterly 1,108 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said FAWNRIDGE DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (27) A gas main in EAST DRIVE, from Fawnridge Drive southerly 1,068 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said EAST DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (28) A gas main in CAPITOL DRIVE, from East Drive easterly 483 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said CAPITOL DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 439 (29) A gas main in GEORGIAN DRIVE, from Fawnridge Drive northerly to Rundberg Lane, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said GEORGIAN DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (30) A gas main in WEST RUNDBERG LANE, from Georgian Drive westerly 105 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WEST RUNDBERG LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (31) A gas main in EAST RUNDBERG LANE, from Georgian Drive easterly 1,409 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet south of and parallel to the north property line of the said EAST RUNDBERG LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (32) A gas main in NORTH DRIVE, from Fawnridge Drive to East Rundberg Lane, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said NORTH DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (33) A gas main in HACKBERRY LANE, from North Drive easterly 671 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said HACKBERRY LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 22 feet. (34) A gas main in MIDDLE LANE, from North Drive easterly 1,073 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MIDDLE LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2½ feet. (35) A gas main in CAPITOL DRIVE, from Middle Lane southerly 1,014 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6½ feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said CAPITOL DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 22 feet. 439 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 440 440 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 the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, J. H. McCullick is the Contractor for the erection and alteration of a building located at 1508-18 Guadalupe Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lots 4 and 5, Outlot 31, Division E, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the erection and alteration 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 J. H. McCullick, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the southeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of Guadalupe Street to a point 4 feet east of the west curb line; thence in a northerly direction and parallel with the center line of Guadalupe Street 128 feet to a point; thence in a HHI 441 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS westerly direction and at right angles to the center line of Guadalupe Street to the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the center line of West 16th Street to a point 4 feet north of the south curb line; thence in a westerly direction and parallel with the center line of West 16th Street approximately 55 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the center line of West 16th Street to the south line of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said J. H. McCullick, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall erect and maintain continuously in good condition during the use of said space hereby allotted, a substantial walkway at least 4 feet wide in the clear on the inside and at least 8 feet high, the same to be covered solidly on the street side with boards to a height of 4 feet above pavement and on the building side to be covered solidly with boards to a height of 8 feet. The top of the walkway shall be covered solidly with boards at least 2 inches thick, which shall be supported at intervals sufficiently close to prevent sagging of the roofing boards. The roof of said walkway shall be covered with a roofing material which will prevent leaking of the roof and provide a dry walkway at all times. No wood strips or obstructions of any kind shall be permitted along the pavement within the walkway and at any time in the opinion of the City officials it becomes necessary for any reason to install a board floor within the walkway the Contractor shall upon notice from the Building Inspector immediately place such a wood floor and substantially support same to prevent sagging under load. (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (3) That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (4) That "No Parking" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (5) That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space provided such work office is not within 25 feet of any corner street intersection. (6) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (7) That provisions shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm water. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 442 442 (8) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting system for all tunnels. (9) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions, shall be removed not later than December 31, 1956. (10) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein granted or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (11) That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in making such grant reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of said space any time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purposes. (12) That any public utility, or public or private property 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. (13) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5000) 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson 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 City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the property situated on the North side of East 43rd Street as a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing his own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, which property is owned by J. F. Kramer, and is 155 feet x 185 feet, 443 443 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS unplatted, Alice W. Ligon Tract, Outlot 15, Division C, of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said J. F. Kramer to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing his ownmotor 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 theBuilding 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 J. F. Kramer 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 June 25, 1956 "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of J. F. Kramer for permission to operate a private (gasoline) plant consisting of a 550 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 property located on the North side of East 43rd Street, which property is designated as 155 feet x 185 feet, unplatted, Alice W. Ligon Tract, Outlot 15, Division C, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 612 East 43rd Street. "This property is located in an "A" Residential 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. 4-44 444 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Pearson The Council had before it the following Resolution adopted by the Austin Real Estate Board: RESOLUTION "WHEREAS the problem of slum clearance in our city is of vital importance to all its citizens; and "WHEREAS the public at large has exhibited great interest in the advancement of a program of slum clearance and rehabilitation within the City of Austin; and "WHEREAS the Mayor and City Council have from time to time voiced the need for such a program and have passed certain appropriate ordinances and have set up certain committees looking toward the solving of the slum problem with the City of Austin; and "WHEREAS the Federal Government, through Sections 220 and 221 of the Federal Housing Act, has provided a new and effective tool for the carrying out of such a program; "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Austin Real Estate Board at its regular meeting of June 26, 1956 "1. That the Austin City Council be requested at an immediate date to take necessary steps to qualify areas of the City of Austin and the County of Travis to come under Federal Slum Clearance Aid under Sections 220 and 221 of the existing Federal Housing Act. "2. That the Austin Real Estate Board does hereby pledge its continuing interest and active assistance in the advancement of a Slum Clearance Program within the City of Austin. "3. That a copy of this resolution be presented to the City Council at its meeting Thursday, June 28, 1956. "I, Woodrow Sledge, secretary of the Austin Real Estate Board, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of a resolution passed by the Austin Real Estate Board at its meeting of June 26, 1956. "(Sgd) Woodrow Sledge" Councilman Long moved that the Resolution be accepted and the City Manager be instructed to proceed with the Urban Renewal Program. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: 445 445 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson Councilman Long inquired about the park at Clarksville. The Mayor stated that some of the work could be done. The City Manager made a report on the park and the recommendation from the Director of Recreation. He believed a concrete slab could be constructed, which would make a number of activities available; that possibly the use of the drinking fountains inside the building could be worked out with the School. Councilman Long moved that the Council go ahead now and ask the City Manager to work out whatever recommendations we have from Mr. Sheffield on adding facilities to the playground at Clarksville. The motion,, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Pearson Councilman Long inquired about lights at the Harris School. Manager stated the City did not own a playground at this location. suggested getting some lights if it did not cost too much. The City The Mayor There being no further business the Council adjourned at 1:30 P.Μ. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Jom Mille Mayor