815 815 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting November 21, 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 REV. DAVID LARSON, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1635 East Live Oak Street. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the meeting of November 14, 1957, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. WALTER FLEET appeared before the Council regarding frontage of his property at 1200 South 1st Street, stating he was being denied the use of nine feet and 3 inches due to a bridge railing. He stated none of his property had been taken, but the access had been cut off. The Council decided to make a personal inspection of the property, and to meet Mr. Fleet at 1:300 Ρ.Μ. The Mayor brought up the following zoning request: AUSTIN NATIONAL BANK, TRUSTEE, George K. Meriwether, III 5001-5011 Interregional Highway; 5000-5010 Cameron Road; 1101-1105 East 51st Street From "C" Commercial To "C-2" Commercial MR. H. P. ALLEN, MR. FULLERTON and others appeared in opposition to the change in zoning. They referred to deed restrictions, traffic hazards and CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 816 816 other objections. MR. O'QUINN representing the applicants, stated the building and plans were in compliance with all city regulations and had been worked out with city officials. After the rehearing of this application and after discussion, the Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-2" Commer- cial to the AUSTIN NATIONAL BANK, representing Mr. Harry D. Pruett who has set up a Trust with the Bank, to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 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 "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON PART OF LOT 4, BLOCK L, RIDGETOP ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5001-5011 INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, 5000-5010 CAMERON ROAD, AND 1101-1105 EAST 51ST STREET, 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 Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 817 817 Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. No action was taken on the application of MRS. A. H. RITTER for permit to change the shore line of property on Lake Austin, as the Council wanted to make a personal inspection of the property. Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption, subject to the action of the Board of Adjustment: (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 southeast corner of the intersection of Elmwood Place and San Jacinto Boulevard, which property fronts 136.3 feet on Elmwood Place and 197.8 feet on San Jacinto Boulevard being all of Lot 51 of College Court and a quit claimed portion of San Jacinto Boulevard in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Humble Oil and Refining Company to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in 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 Humble Oil and Refining Company 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: "November 21, 1957 "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Humble Oil and Refining 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 southeast corner of the intersection of Elmwood Place and San Jacinto Boulevard, which property fronts 136.3 feet on Elmwood Place and 197.8 feet on San Jacinto Boulevard, being all of Lot 51 of College Court and a quit claimed portion of San Jacinto CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 818 818 Boulevard in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. The property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Humble Oil and Refining Company, and we hereby advise that the following conditions exist. "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as "0" Office upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. Special permission for a filling station on this site was granted the Baptist Foundation of Texas by the City Council on May 23, 1957. "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 Humble Oil and Refining 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 therefrom 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 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-H-1537. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 17 819 "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2-H-1537 and shall be of the premoulded type. "(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 J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: Councilman Long, Pearson Councilman Pearson 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 as a filling station site the property located west of the Interregional Highway, south of East Liveoak Street and north of East Oltorf Street, which property fronts 99.59 feet on the Interregional Highway, 290.0 feet on East Liveoak Street, and 129.66 feet on East Oltorf Street, and being known as a portion of the Santiago Del Valle Grant in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Humble Oil and Refining Company to construct, maintain, and operate a drive-in 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 Humble Oil and Refining Company 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 "November 21, 1957 "Dear Sir: 820 820 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Humble Oil and Refining 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 west of the Interregional Highway, south of East Liveoak Street and north of East Oltorf Street which property fronts 99.59 feet on the Interregional Highway, 290.0 feet on East Liveoak Street, and 129.66 feet on East Oltorf Street, being known as a portion of the Santiago Del Valle Grant in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Humble Oil and Refining Company. We hereby advise that the following conditions exist. "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as Local Retail 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 empites into an open drainageway shall be discontinued, if the waste becomes a nuisance or damages any property or rights of others in the vicinity of the open drainageway. "We recommend that Humble Oil and Refining 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 therefrom 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 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 821 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 821 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-H-1538. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, 1538 and shall be of the premoulded type. hereto attached, marked 2 - H - "(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 The City Manager submitted the following: "November 19, 1957 "From: S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works To: W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager "Subject: Construction of Culvert on West 35th Street West of Balcones Drive and Revision to Culvert on West 35th Street East of Scenic Drive Contract No. 57-D-40. "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 19, 1957, for the construction of a reinforced concrete culvert on West 35th Street west of Balcones Trail and revisions to a reinforced concrete culvert east of Scenic Drive Contract No. 57-D-40. "Miller Concrete Contractors $7,523.77 Maufrais Bros., Inc. 7,876.10 Lewis W. Hamilton 9,759.57 Giesen & Latson Construction Co. 9,983.00 $6,950.00 "City's Estimate "I recommend that Miller Concrete Contractors with their low bid of $7,523.77 be awarded the contract for this project." CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 822 822 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on Novmeber 19, 1957, for the construction of a reinforced concrete culvert on West 35th Street, west of Balcones Trail and revisions to a reinforced concrete culvert east of Scenic Drive Contract No. 57-D-40; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Miller Concrete Contractors in the sum of $7,523.77 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 Miller Concrete Contractors in the sum of $7,523.77 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 Miller Concrete Contractors. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, 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, Brown Securities Corporation is the Contractor for the caulking of a building located at 708-712 Colorado Street and 201-207 West 8th Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lots 7 and 8, Block 82, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the caulking 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 Brown Securities Corporation, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the northwest corner of the above described property; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the center line of West 8th Street 5 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and parallel with the center line of West 8th Street 92 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the center line of West 8th Street to the northeast corner; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of Colorado Street 5 feet to CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 823 823 a point; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the center line of Colorado Street 128 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the center line of Colorado Street to the southeast corner; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the center line of the 7th Street alley 5 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and parallel with the said alley 92 feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the 7th Street alley to the southwest corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Brown Securities Corporation, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor will be permitted to erect and maintain a portable scaffold to be moved from time to time within the above described working space as the work requires, inclosing same with a suitable barricade and to protect pedestrians and cars from all harm or damage during the progress of the work. (2) 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. (3) 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 streethas 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 January 1, 1958. (4) 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. (5) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000), which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise or abuse of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 824 824 Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 BY AMENDING SECTION 24.7 THEREOF PERTAINING TO TESTING INSTALLATIONS FOR SOIL AND WASTE STACKS, AND SECTION 24.36 PERTAINING TO HOUSE SEWERS AND SEWER PIPE, AND SECTION 24.38 PERTAINING TO INSTALLATION OF SEWERS IN SAME TRENCH WITH WATER OR GAS SERVICE LINES, AND SECTION 24.39 PERTAINING TO DRAIN PIPES WITHIN THE BUILDING AND TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE FOUNDATION WALL, AND SECTION 24.41 PERTAINING TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR SOIL PIPES AND VENT LINES, AND SECTION 24.43 PERTAINING TO CHANGES IN DIRECTION OF SOIL AND WASTE LINES, AND SECTION 24.51 PERTAINING TO VENTS AND REVENTS, AND SECTION 24.52 PERTAINING TO TRAPS, AND SECTION 24.53 PERTAINING TO REGULATION OF ADDITIONAL CLOSETS ON BRANCH WASTE LINES, AND SECTION 24.72 PERTAINING TO FLOOR DRAINS, AND SECTION 24.77 PERTAINING TO SUBHOUSE DRAINS, AND SECTION 24.111 PERTAINING TO CONNECTION OF VENTS FROM APPLIANCES, 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, 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 Palmer, 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 Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Long in connection with the permit for a filling station on Elmwood Place, asked that the City Manager have the Tax Appraiser look at the property at 504 Elmwood, as it seemed the Real Estate people had lowered the selling price on it because of the zoning, and she would like to see if the value had been decreased. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 825 825 Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin received and opened bids on November 19, 1957, at 2:00 P.M. on the sale of a frame building approximately 90 ft. x 43 ft. located on city owned property at the corner of Third and Comal Streets; and, WHEREAS, Leonard Snyder submitted the highest and best bid in the amount of $276.00 for said building; and, WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin and the City Manager have recommended the sale of such building to said bidder; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Leonard Snyder in the amount of $276.00 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is hereby authorized to execute a contract of sale for said building located at corner of Third and Comal Streets with said bidder. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "November 20, 1957 "Memo to: Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager "Subject: Tabulation of bids received for the construction and installation of Sludge Oxidation Ponds and Appurtenances. Bids received at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 19, 1957. The following tabulation made by A. H. Ullrich. "Bidder Amount Bid Calendar Days Collins Constr. Co. Austin $199,625.00 180 Joe Bland Constr. Co. Austin 203,512.00 150 Austin Engineering Co. Austin 218,224.00 200 Karl B. Wagner Austin 219,286.00 210 H. B. Zachry Co. Austin 232,222.00 120 Wayne H. Lott Co. Austin 258,671.00 180 M. E. Ruby & D. B. Denney, Jr. San Marcos 291,000.00 100 "It is my recommendation that the project be awarded to the Collins Construction Company, Austin, Texas on their low bid of $199,625.00, with 180 calendar days allowed for construction. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 126 826 "Our consulting engineers, The Marvin Turner Engineers, concur in this recommendation. Copy of their tabulation and recommendation is attached. "Note: This project will complete the major portion of Phase 2 of the Hornsby Bend Sludge Disposal System as planned. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) A. H. Ullrich, Superintendent Water and Sewage Treatment" Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 19, 1957, for the construction and installation of Sludge Oxidation Ponds and Appurtenances for Phase 2 of the Hornsby Bend Sludge Disposal System; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Collins Construction Company in the sum of $199,625.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by Marvin Turner Engineers, Consulting Engineers, and by the Superintendent of Water and Sewage Treatment and the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Collins Construction Company in the sum of $199,625.00 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Collins Construction Company for the construction and installation of the said Sludge Oxidation Ponds and Appurtenances. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long moved that the following recommended rates for use of Doris Miller Auditorium and Rosewood Park be approved: SERVICE FEES FOR USE OF DORIS MILLER AUDITORIUM Stage show, dance with name band, commercial entertainment, or exhibits. • • $75.00 Parties, Dances (without name band), shows, etc. No admission 25.00 Admission 35.00 For teenagers * 15.00 Civic and Church organizations Church services 5.00 Civic meetings * 5.00 Political meetings 5.00 Church or civic fund-raising events 15.00 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS School events (same as public school charges the City $2.00 for the first 2 hours and 804 for each hour thereafter) SERVICE FEES FOR USE OF ROSEWOOD CLUBHOUSE 827 827 Civic or church meeting when the building is regularly open No charge Civic or church meetings which require the building to be specially opened $ 1.50 per hour Private or Fraternal party (7-12 p.m.) 6.00 each hour past midnight 1.50 The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Long moved that the following zoning application be set for further hearing on December 5, 1957: AGNES S. BURROWS 2314-2318 Longview Street From "B" Residence 1201-1203 West 24th Street To "O" Office The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that state officials will dedicate the Court Building and they want to give the city recognition in cooperating with them; and the Mayor asked that the proper information be furnished to the Building Commission. The City Manager announced that formal opening of the Caswell Tennis Center was scheduled tentatively for November 24, 1957, 5:15 P.M. The Mayor stated the Council would be there. The Director of Public Works reported on two paving projects: (1) Madison Street from Yates to Hardy, with 72% of the money in and 14% to come in before the paving begins. (2) Pasadena Street 70% of the money in; 15% to come in before the paving begins. Councilman Pearson asked for a report on Northeast Loop. The Director of Public Works gave a report of a meeting with County Officials. It looked as though the work east of the Interregional Highway would consist of graveling and grading the road, which would be done in the spring; if it were paved, it - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 828 828 would be next summer. No decision was made on the portion from the Interregional Highway to Lamar. The recommendation of the Director of Public Works and City Manager was that this be scheduled at a later date. The Council welcomed the DeMolay Group who was participating in DeMolay Government Day. Serving were STEVE HARRIS, Mayor; TERRY SMALLEY, Mayor Pro-Tem; BRUCE KNERIM, and GARY CRAIG, Councilmen; and DEE DEE WILLIAMS, Councilwoman; TOMMY PROFFITT, City Manager, BILL TRAMP, Assistant City Manager, JOHN BETTS, City Attorney, and JACK HOLFORD, Assistant City Attorney. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 11:30 A.Μ., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Jom mille Mayor