172 172 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting March 28, 1957 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Absent: None Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works. Invocation was delivered by FATHER HAROLD J. HUGHES, St. Mary's Cathedral Church, 209 East 10th Street. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of March 21, 1957, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. WALTER GUTTMAN, and a group from the Optimist Club, American Statesman, and Capital Chevrolet, sponsoring a soap box derby, appeared before the Council asking permission for use of RED RIVER from 23rd Street south to 19th, on July 6th, for this race. Residents in the neighborhood had been contacted; also the Police Department, and the University of Texas. Approval from the University had not yet been obtained. The Mayor stated the City would clear this through MR. CARL J. ECKHARDT'S Office at the University, when Mr. Eckhardt returns to the City. The street would be closed from 8 or 9 A.Μ. until 5 P.M. The Mayor thanked the group for coming in and for sponsoring this fine sport. He believed by Tuesday or Wednesday they would have cleared through the University. MR. O. B. McKOWN appeared before the Council in behalf of the youth of Austin between 8 and 18 with respect to baseball, and the locating of a number of practice fields, and asked the Council's help in finding places for the boys to practice. The Mayor stated the City would do everything it could, and asked him to get in touch with Mr. Sheffield. 173 173 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT ON LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 6, OUTLOT 31, DIVISION "B", HENRY ULIT ADDITION, 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 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. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PERPETUALLY VACATING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF A STREET KNOWN AS RIVERSIDE DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 174 174 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 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, a certain public utility easement, ten (10) feet in width, was reserved and dedicated to the public along the south line of Lot 8, Block B of Southwood Section 2, according to a map or plat of record in Volume 7, page 60, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the hereinafter described premises has requested that said public utility easement located thereon be released; and, WHEREAS, the hereinafter described easement is not now needed and hereafter will not be required by the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of said public utility easement located on the following described property, to wit: A strip of land ten (10) feet in width lying along the south line of Lot 8, Block B of Southwood Section 2, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 175 175 -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, by instrument dated May 14, 1954, of record in Volume 1453, page 469, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, the City of Austin was granted an easement by W. D. Anderson for the maintenance of electric and telephone lines and systems upon and across certain land described therein; and, WHEREAS, the owners of the hereinafter described premises have requested that said utility easement located thereon be released; and, WHEREAS, the hereinafter described easement is not now needed and hereafter will not br required by the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: V That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of said easement dated May 14, 1954, executed by W. D. Anderson, or record in Volume 1453, page 469, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Pearson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 25, 1957, for the furnishing of linensservice (consisting of beef shrouds, butcher coats and towels) to the Municipal Abattoir for a period of two years beginning on April 1, 1957, and ending March 31, 1959; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Capitol Linen Service in the sum of $10,665.00 per year was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the City ofAustin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Capitol Linen Service in the sum of $10,665.00 per year 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 Capitol Linen Service. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 176 176 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 22, 1957, for the purchase of 100 H.P. Tractor and Angle Blade Bulldozer Attachment; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Wm. K. Holt Machinery Co. in the sum of $18,350.00 and trade in 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 Wm. K. Holt Machinery Co. in the sum of $18,350.00 and trade in 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. vote: tion: The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Pearson offered the following resolution and moved its adop(RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves as a filling station site the property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of West 42nd Street and Lamar Boulevard which property fronts 82 feet on West 42nd Street and 125 feet on Lamar Boulevard being known as all of Lots 11 and 12 and the east 82 feet of Lots 13, 14, and 15, of Block 3 of Lee's Hill Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Continental Oil Company to construct, maintain, and operate a drivein gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps, and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the same being constructed in compliance with all ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and plans. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this filling station after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted 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 Continental Oil Company has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations, and ordinances. 177 177 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (Recommendations attached) "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "March 28, 1957 "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Continental Oil Company for permission to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct commercial driveways in conjunction therewith upon the property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of West 42nd Street and Lamar Boulevard which property fronts 82 feet on West 42nd Street and 125 feet on Lamar Boulevard, being known as all of Lots 11 and 12 and the east 82 feet of Lots 13, 14, and 15, of Block 3 of Lee's Hill Addition in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Walter Raymond Ramsey, Jr. and is under lease to Continental Oil Company. We hereby advise that the following conditions exist. "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as "C" Commercial Use District upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. "All drainage, natural or otherwise, from this filling station is to be disposed of in such a manner that such drainage will not flow across the sidewalk area into the street, and furthermore, shall not create a nuisance to others in the neighborhood. It is understood that the disposal of such drainage shall be entirely the responsibility of the property owner. Any waste connection to a storm sewer which empties into an open drainageway shall be discon- tinued, if the waste becomes a nuisance or damages any property or rights of others in the vicinity of the open drainageway. "We recommend that Continental Oil Company be granted permission to construct, maintain, and operate said drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct curbs, ramps and sidewalks in conjunction therewith subject to the following conditions. "(1) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line; correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment is installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the Department of Public Works for entrances and driveways; building lines to be approved by the City Building Inspector. That the applicant shall confer with the Department of Public Works as to future grades of the sidewalks and gutters on the adjacent streets before he starts any construction relative to the filling station. "(2) That only underground tanks shall be used, and that all pumps shall be so located that it will be impracticable to service motor vehicles there from while said motor vehicles are standing on any part of a sidewalk, street, or alley. "(3) That the gasoline tanks, pumps, and all equipment used in connection with the storage and handling of gasoline shall be an approved type and - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 178 178 shall bear the label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all construction of the filling station improvements shall be in accordance with the Building Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, the Filling Station Ordinance, and in accordance with the ordinance prohibiting the disposal of commercial water or oils upon the City Streets. "(4) That the grades of the station shall be such that no waste water or oils or any floor washings shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area and that all of said oils and water shall be concentrated into a combined grease and sand trap which shall be constructed in accordance with our standard plan 2-H-146. "(5) That all filling station improvements, pump islands, driveways, ramps, gutters, sidewalks, and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant as set forth upon the plan, hereto attached, which plan bears the Department of Public Works file number 2 C - 2253. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2 - 2253 and shall be of the pre-moulded type. C "(7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the requirements of the City of Austin for filling stations, he shall apply for a final inspection, and upon approval, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certification of Operation before such filling station can be put into service. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Eitze-Kitchen is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 217 East 10th Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lots 7, 8 & 9, Block 112, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the erection 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 Eitze-Kitchen, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at a point on the east line of the above described property approximately 50 feet south of the northeast corner; CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 179 179 thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of San Jacinto Boulevard to a point 4 feet east of the west curb line; thence in a northerly direction and parallel with the center line of San Jacinto Boulevard approximately 50 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the center line of San Jacinto Boulevard to the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the center line of East 10th Street to a point 12 feet north of the south curb line; thence in a westerly direction and parallel with the center line of East 10th Street approximately 105 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the center line of Fast 10th Street to the north line of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Eitze-Kitchen, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a 4-foot walkway within the outer boundaries of the above described working space, such walkway to be protected on each side by a guard rail at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored, and without wood strips or obstructions of any kind 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. (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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 180 180 (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 September 1, 1957. (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 ppublic property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zoning applications were publicly heard: C. T. USELTON By T.E.O'Quinn 6000-04 Cameron Road 1126-1132 Clayton Lane From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission with condition of applicant's filing agreement for r/o/w for widening Cameron Rd. & Clayton Lane when needed. Opposition by JACK STILES, 1301 Hillcrest Drive, for a group of people who felt there was sufficient commercial area set aside in the vicinity without this additional; also by the pastor of the Windsor Park Baptist Church, in that CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 181 181 it was not known what type of business would go in, and it might be one that would be detrimental to the Church. Mr. O'Quinn spoke for the applicant. As to right-of-way, he stated if the Council wanted to buy it now, that would be fine; but they did not want to have an option on it for several years without compensation. He displayed plans showing set-backs, with widening of streets considered. The Council deferred action. LOUIS HAUSMAN, JR. By T.E. O'Quinn 6018-6102 Cameron Road From "A" Residence To "GR" General Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission on condition of applicant's filing agreement for r/o/w for widening Cameron Road when needed Mr. O'Quinn represented the applicant, and displayed plans for Doctors' and Dentists' offices, Washateria, Barber Shop, and nursery. Opposition was expressed by MR. JACK STILES, and MR. PAUL J. ENGELSTAD. The Council deferred action. MISS JAMIE F. PALM By Wroe Owens, Atty. 7607-7709 Burnet Road From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. Sidney Purser represented the lessee. Opposition was expressed by MR. JOE WITHERSPOON, representing the Catholic Church, and filed a petition in protest. He expressed 6 objections to a golf range. He asked that it be zoned either"GR" "LR"or"0" but not"C" The Council deferred action. R. H. PATE By Mr. Harley Ford 1410 Nickerson Street 108-114 Ε.Elizabeth From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 182 182 NASH PHILLIPS & CLYDE COPUS 5805-09 Berkman Drive 5806-10 Manor Hills From "B" Residence Ist Height and Area To "GR" General Retail 6th Height and Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "GR" General Retail 6th Height and Area, except the south 35', which is to be left "B" Residence, for planting and a service drive, to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced the change had been granted to "GR" General Retail 6th Height and Area, except the south 35', and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance, NORMAN L. LARSON By Sidney Purser 6901-6935 Interregional Highway and 800-916 Atkinson Road To From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area & "D" Industrial 6th Height and Area "D" Industrial 6th Height and Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission but RECOMMENDED "C" Commer- cial 6th Height and Area for all except east 30' which is recommended "B" Residence, conditioned on applicant's agreement to give r/o/w for widening Atkinson Road Mr. Mahoney stated Mr. MacDougal had filed the necessary letter regarding widening of Atkinson Road. The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area except for the east 30' and "B" Residence 1st Height and Area on the east 30', to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area except for the east 30' which was granted to "B" Residence 1st Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. MRS. ALVINE FLURY By Wm. K. Miller CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 183 183 1203 South Congress Avenue From "C-1" Commercial To 2nd Height & Area "C-2" Commercial 2nd Height & Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-2" Commercial 2nd Height and Area to vote "aye!"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-2" Commercial 2nd Height and Area and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. HAROLD G. SCHROEDER 8234-8312 North Lamar By Alvis & Carssow Boulevard From "C" Commercial 6th Height and Area Το "C-1" Commercial 6th Height and Area RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-l" Commercial 6th Height and Area to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Palmer The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial 6th Height and Area the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. V. R. SPARKS & C. R. RAILSBACK 5011 Duval Street From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. 184 184 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS LESTER WILLIAMS By W.H. Bullard 1108-1112 Koenig Lane 5901-03 Grover Avenue From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission with understanding applicant will file letter agreeing to give 5' r/o/w for widening Grover Avenue The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "LR" Local Retail to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "LR" Local Retail and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. GRACE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE By Rev. Howard R. 4312-4314 Alice Avenue 1305-07 West 44th St. 4313-15 Burnet Road Borgeson From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to"C" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. AUSTIN CIVIC THEATRE 1531-1533 Toomey Road From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Mr. R. P. Toomey expressed opposition as this was right in front of the playground; and as long as the Theatre does not build, they can not control the business. Mr. Carl Schueler, owner of the Trailer Court, opposed. No action was taken. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 185 185 The City Manager submitted the following tabulation of bids: "March 27, 1957 "D. C. Kinney, Director ElectricUtility Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Contract No. 45 Intake Screens for Power Plant Expansion 1958 Installation #9 Turbine-Generator 40,000 KW. "Bids on subject contract #45 for Power Plant equipment were duly opened Monday, March 25, 1957, 10:00 A.M. The tabulation of bids for Intake Screens were as follows: BIDDER BID PRICE MAX. ERECTION ESCALATION SUPT. Link Belt Company 21,361 Firm $60/day Chain Belt Company 22,491 5% $70/day DELIVERY 168-182 day 154 day "We concur with the recommendations of Mr. Hartung of Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company that the bid of Link Belt Company of $21,361 be accepted as the lowest and best bid, and we recommend that Contract No. 45 be awarded to Link Belt Company. "APPROVED: (Sgd) W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" "Mr. D. C. Kinney, Director Electric Utility "(Sgd) D. C. к. Director Electric Utility "March 26, 1957 P. 0. Box 1160 Austin, Texas "Subject: Contract No 45 Intake Screens "Dear Mr. Kinney: "The bids which were opened March 25th for the two intake screens for the new 40,000 KW Unit at the Power Plant were as follows: Bidder Bide Max. Price Escalation Erection Supt. Delivery Link Belt Co. $21,361. Firm $60/day Chain Belt Co. $22,491. 5% $70/day 168-182 day 154 day "The bid of the Link Belt Company is low, is firm, and conforms to the requirements of the specifications. The units offered duplicate the units now in- stalled in the intake structure and the promised delivery is suitable. "The bid of the Link Belt Company is the lowest and best bid, and it is therefore recommended that Contract No. 45 be awarded to the Link Belt Co. for the sum of Twenty-one Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-one Dollars. ($21,361). "Yours very truly, BURNS MCDONNELL Engineering Co. By (Sgd) A. F. of Farm" 186 186 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "March 27, 1957 "D. C. Kinney, Director Electric Utility Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Contract No. 46 Boiler Feed Pumps for Power Plant Expansion 1958 Installation #9 Turbine-Generator 40,000 KW. "Bids on subject contract for Power Plant equipment were duly opened on Monday, March 25, 1957, 10:00 A.M. and tabulated according to specifications as follows: MAX. PRICE FOR TOTAL ANNUAL DELIVERY BID ESCALATION SPARE CONTRACT OPERATION PROMISED BIDDER PRICE PRICE ELEMENT PRICE COST DAYS Power Machry. Co. 43,794 43,794 5,728 49,522 29,730 240 (Bingham) Bryon Jackson Co. 46,796 48,164 6,480 54,644 30,540 180 DeLaval Steam Turbine Co. 54,418 54,418 7,220 61,638 30,965 260 Pacific Pumps 62,172 68,389 7,820 76,209 33,000 240 Allis Chalmers Mfg. Co. 62,398 68,638 7,850 76,488 32,138 300 Ingersoll Rand 62,488 68,737 8,040 76,777 30,945 240 A. M. Lockett & Co.(Worthington) 64,042 68,562 8,712 77,274 32,925 282 "The quotations were analyzed and we concur with Mr. Hartung of Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, that the bid of Power Machinery Company in the amount of $43,794 be accepted as the lowest and best bid, and recommend that Contract No. 46 be awarded to Power Machinery Co., as this quotation is a firm price and has the lowest annual operating cost of any pump submitted. We also request the purchase of the spare rotating element for an additional amount of $5,728, making the total contract price of $49,522. "APPROVED: (Sgd) W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager " (Sgd) D. C. K. Director Electric Utility "March 26, 1957 "Mr. D. C. Kinney, Director Electric Utilities P. 0. Box 1160 Austin, Texas "Subject: Contract No. 46 Boiler Feed Pumps "Dear Mr. Kinney: "The bids which were opened at 10 A.M. March 25th for the Boiler Feed Pumps. specified for Contract No. 46 were as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Max. Price For Annual Bid Escalation Spare Operation 187 Delivery Promised Bidder Price Price Element Cost Days Power Mchry. Co. 43,794 (Bingham) 43,794 5,728 29,730 240 Bryon Jackson Co. 46,796 48,164 6,480 30,540 180 Delaval Steam Turbine Co. 54,418 54,418 7,220 30,965 260 Pacific Pumps 62,172 68,389 7,820 33,000 240 Allis Chalmers Mfg. Co. 62,398 68,638 7,850 32,138 300 Ingersoll Rand 62,488 68,737 8,040 30,945 240 A. M. Lockett & Co.(Wortington) 64,042 68,562 8,712 32,925 282 187 "Any of the pumps offered conform to the requirements of the specifications. The bid of the Power Machinery Company offering Bingham pumps is low, is firm and is most efficient as shown by the annual operating costs calculated for the operating schedule set out in the specifications. "We believe that the bid of the Power Machinery Company is the lowest and best bid, and therefore recommend that Contract No. 46 be awarded to them for the base bid of $43,794., and that a spare rotating element in additional amount of $5,728 also be purchased from them, making a total contract price of $49,522. To have a spare rotating element on hand is considered a desirable operating practice in order to insure the minimum outage time in case of pump troubles. "Yours very truly, BURNS & MCDONNELL Engineering Co. By (Sgd) A. F. Hartung Member of Firm" "March 27, 1957 "D. C. Kinney, Director Electric Utility Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Contract No. 47 Feed Water Heaters For Power Plant Expansion 1958 Installation #9 Turbine-Generator 40,000 KW. "Bids were duly opened Monday, March 25, 1957, 10:00 A.M. on subject contract Feed Water Heaters and were tabulated as follows: MAX. F. L. MAX. BID ESCALATED HEAD ADJUSTED DELIVERY BIDDER BID BID LOSS FOR OPERATION DAYS Struthers Wells Corp. 52,080 52,080 81.7. 52,080 250 Whitlock Mfg. Co. 47,077 51,885 134.6 56,545 280 188 188 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Westinghouse Elec. Corp. 56,155 61,711 136.0 66,371 365 American Radia- tor & Standard Sanitary Corp. 61,860 61,860 123.7 65,740 360 "The bids were carefully analyzed and find that the difference in the two low bidders is $195.00, but the higher of the two bidders, Struthers Wells Corporation, has a much lower friction head loss; namely 53 ft. This better performance when adjusted for operation produces a $233.00 annual savings in pumping cost. "We concur with Mr. Hartung of Burns & McDonnell that we award Contract No. 47, Feed Water Heaters, to Struthers Wells Corporation for the sumof $52,080. "APPROVED: (Sgd) W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" "(Sgd) D. C. K. Director Electric Utility "March 26, 1957 "Mr. D. C. Kinney, Director Electric Utility P. 0. Box 1160 Austin, Texas "Subject: Contract No. 47 Feed Water Heaters "Dear Mr. Kinney: ; "The bids opened at 10:00 A.M. March 25, 1957, for the Feed Water Heaters specified for Contract No. 47 were as follows: Max. F. L. Max. Bid Escalated Head Adjusted Bidder Bid Bid Loss For Operation Delivery Days Struthers Wells Corp. 52,080 52,080 81.7 52,080 250 Whitlock Mfg. Co. 47,077 51,885 134.6 56,545 280 Westinghouse Elec.Corp.. 56,155 61,711 136.0 66,371 365 Am. Radiator & Standard Sani- tary Cor. 61,860 61,860 123.7 65,740 360 "The equipment offered by each of the bidders conforms to the requirements of the specifications. The bids of the Struthers Wells Corporation and the American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Corporation are firm; the other two bids are subject to escalation up to 10%. The second column in the table above shows the maximum cost to the city if maximum escalation is applied. Specifications CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 189 189 state that maximum escalated cost will be used as a basis of cost comparison. "The third column in the table shows the full load head loss across the heaters. The heaters offered by the Struthers Wells Corporation have 3/4" tubes, and therefore have appreciable less head loss than the other heaters. This saving in head loss represents a $233 dollar annual saving in pumping costs, assuming a loading schedule as set out in the boiler feed pump specifications, and using a power cost of 1 cent per KWH, as compared with the power cost for the heaters offered by the Whitlock Corporation. Thus, the power saving in using the Struthers Wells heaters will pay out the additional $195 between them and those of the Whitlock Mfg. Company in less than 1 year. "The next to the last column in the table shows the maximum bid price adjusted for additional operating costs over the Struthers Wells operating costs, capitalized at 5%. "The 250 day delivery promise of the Struthers Wells Corporation is the only nne meeting the requested January 1958 delivery set out in the specifications. "The table above shows that the bid of the Struthers Wells Corporation is the lowest and best bid, and we therefore recommend that Contract No. 47 be awarded to them for the sum of $52,080. "Yours very truly, BURNS & MCDONNELL Engineering Company By (Sgd) A. F. Hartung Member of Firm! "March 27, 1957 "D. C. Kinney, Director Electric Utility Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Contract No. 51 Combustion Control For Power Plant Expansion 1958 Installation #9 Turbine-Generator 40,000 KW "Bids were duly opened Monday, March 25, 1957, 10:00 A.M. for Combustion Control equipment as specified in Contract No. 51 and tabulated as follows: BIDDER BID Bailey Meter Co. 54,485 Hagen Chemicals & Controls, Ing. 61,856 Republic Flow Meter Co. DELIVERY PROMISED 240 days 168-210 days Declined to bid "These quotations were analyzed and we concur with Mr. Hartung of Burns & McDonnell, and recommend that Contract No. 51 be awarded to Bailey Meter Company for $54,485 as the lowest and best bid. "APPROVED: (Sgd) W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager "(Sgd) D. C. к. Director Electric Utility "Mr. D. C. Kinney, Director Electric Utility P. 0. Box 1160 Austin, Texas 190 190 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "March 26, 1957 "Subject: Contract No. 51 Combustion Control "Dear Mr. Kinney: "The bids which were opened at 10:00 A.M. March 25th for the Combustion Control equipment specified for Contract No. 51 were as follows: Bidden Bailey Meter Co. Bia 54,485 Hagan Chemicals & Controls, Inc. 61,856 Republic Flow Meter Co. Declined to bid Delivery Promised 240 days 168-210 days "Both bids received are firm and are satisfactory. The bid of the Bailey Meter Company is in our opinion both the lowest and best bid, and we therefore recommend that Contract No. 51 be awarded to them for the sum of Fifty-four Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-five Dollars ($54,485.). "Yours very truly, BURNS & MCDONNELL Engineering Co. By (Sgd) A. F. Hartung Member of Firm" Councilman Pearson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 25, 1957, for the furnishing of certain equipment for the Power Plant Expansion 1958 Installation #9 Turbine-Generator 40,000 KW; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Link Belt Company in the sum of $21,361.00 for Intake Screens, Contract No. 45, was the lowest and best bid therefor; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Power Machinery Company in the total sum of $49,522.00 for Boiler Feed Pumps and spare Rotating Element, Contract No. 46, was the lowest and best bid therefor; and, WHEREAS, an evaluation of the bids received for Feed Water Heaters, Contract No. 47, shows the maximum bid adjusted for operation of Struthers Wells Corporation in the sum of $52,080.00 to be the lowest bid based on an annual savings in pumping cost; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Bailey Meter Company in the sum of $54,485.00 for Combustion Control equipment, Contract No. 51, was the lowest and best bid 191 191 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS therefor; and, WHEREAS, the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Consulting Engineers for the Power Plant Expansion by the Director of Electric Utility and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Link Belt Company in the sum of $21,361.00 for Intake Screens Contract No. 45; the bid of Power Machinery Company in the total sum of $49,522.00 for Boiler Feed Pumps and spare Rotating Element, Contract No. 46; the bid of Struthers Wells Corporation in the sum of $52,080.00, Contract No. 47, and the bid of Bailey Meter Company in the sum of $54,485.00 for Combustion Control equipment, be and the same are 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 the above named companies. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long moved that building permits be granted to MR. C. R. BLEVINS and MR. IVOR F. JONES to go ahead with the building since they did not conflict with the South Belt Loop plans. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Pearson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 26, 1957, for the resurfacing of tennis courts and construction of new courts at W. T. Caswell Tennis Center; and, WHEREAS, the bid of W. D. Anderson Company in the sum of $35,396.35 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 Director of the Recreation Department; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of W. D. Anderson Company in the sum of $35,396.35 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 W. D. Anderson Company.. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 192 192 No action was taken on the resolution awarding contract to TRAVIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY for paving contract No. 57-V-12, paving of Alta Vista Alley from Milam Place to Avondale Road. The Director of Public Works was asked to see if the contractor would hold these bids for a while. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on March 26, 1957, on Voluntary Paving Contract 57-V-11 White Horse Trail and Miscellaneous Paving on Streets and Parking Areas adjacent to Lamar Junior High School; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Raymond Canion and Company in the sum of $5,310.74 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 Raymond Canion and Company in the sum of $5,310.74 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 Raymond Danion and Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Discussion of buying some right-of-way for widening Oltorf was held. The property was from Thornton Road to South Lamar Boulevard. The Council took no action on this. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that traffic conditions are such that an urgent need for enforcement of strict limits upon the time of parking of vehicles at the location hereinafter described upon the street makes it advisable to use mechanical devices in such enforcement, and has found that such location should be placed in Parking Meter Zone 60, such location being described and located as follows: ON San Jacinto Street Now, Therefore, SIDE FROM TO East and West 1000 Block CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 193 193 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the location upon the street of the City of Austin as above described be and it is hereby placed in Parking Meter Zone 60, and that the City Clerk be, and she is hereby authorized and instructed to record the finding in Section 33.43 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, 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 Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract, on behalf of the City of Austin, with the Civil Air Patrol, for the leasing of a tract of land 50 feet by 55 feet out of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport to the Civil Air Patrol for space for them to erect a four unit hangar and operation center, in accordance with the terms and provisions of a certain contract, copy of which is attached to this Resolution, and marked by the City Clerk for purposes of identification, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file for permanent record in the office of the City Clerk the attached copy of said contract without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Pearson brought up a request of JOSEPH J. SANDERS to connect to a water district line across his property. He owns six acres of land beyond the city. Mayor Miller stated MRS. BENNY REICHERT, 2108 Uphill Lane, has the same problem. The City Manager stated Mr. Albert Davis had been working on a proposed policy and had suggested that in order to give some relief, that the people where water lines already existed be permitted to make connections. Council indicated approval of the requests. The City Manager submitted a recommendation to cover this policy for consideration next week. There being no further business the Council adjourned at 2:00 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. The ATTEST: Elan Wales City Clerk Jommilla APPROVED Mayor