CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting November 06, 1958 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 352 8554 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. Invacation was delivered by REV. JOHN WM. LANCASTER, First Southern Presbyterian Church, 200 East 8th Street. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of October 30, 1958, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Pearson (as he was absent on the 30th) DR. P. C. PRICE spokesman for members of the Executive Committee of Seton Hospital, representing the medical staff, stated the one-way pattern in the Hospital area, especially on Nueces Street, interferred with the emergency vehicles coming into the hospital, particular those coming from the west and south; and he stated the hospital was being penalized from a standpoint of friends of patients' coming into the parking area, found it difficult to get into the area. DR. WALTER MOORE'S concern was the inability of the ambulances and physicians and private emergency cases to get to the hospital emergency entrance. He suggested that Nueces from 26th south stay one way south; but from 26th north to Guadalupe that it be made two-way. DR. ROBERT SNYDER and DR. CHARLES PELPHREY were present also. The Traffic Engineer explained the one-way plan, and set out the hazards if any part of the section were altered. The Assistant Chief of Police told the procedure followed with emergency vehicles designated as such. The Mayor suggested a possible solution by the Hospital's putting in another drive to the emergency entrance from Rio Grande, or making an approach from 26th Street. He believed the Hospital, with any CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 853 353 help from the city on engineering, would be willing to put in the drive from Rio Grande, and that the Police could inform the ambulance drivers regarding these turns, and that the trouble could be all worked out. He stated he would contact the Hospital and suggest this drive to the Sister in charge. heard: Pursuant to published notice thereof the following zonings were publicly CITY OF AUSTIN RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission From 2nd Height & Area To 1st Height & Area Vicinity of the Auditorium between W.Riverside Drive, Colorado River, So.lst St.and So. Congress Ave; triangular area bounded by So.lst St., W.Riverside Drive, &Barton Springs Road; Triangular area bounded by Barton Springs Road W.Riverside Drive and Sol Congress Avenue Planning Commission also recommended that building permits in the area be referred to the Council until planning of the area is complet- ed by various agencies involved. MR. M. H. CROCKETT opposed the change in height and area, as he thought it would hinder development. MR. T. E. O'QUINN, attorney represented Mr. Crockett and Mr. Walter Moore, asked that more study be given to the proposition. MR. ROBERT SNEED representing MR. NASH, stated their property was a unique problem, and asked that the height and area remain the same, and that the owners would record a restriction prohibiting the erection of any structure over 35'. JUDGE JAMES HART, representing Maufrais Brothers, suggested that an ordinance be passed controlling the installation of signs in the area rather than the height and area. MR. KAY MILLER, representing Mr. Harry Akin, stated if the height and area were changed it might effect a freeze on building. MR. DAVID BARROW, Planning Commission, spoke on the recommendation. MR. HARRY AKIN spoke against the recommendation. AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING TEXT Amendment to Section 5-A to include barbers and beauticians within the list of professionals and semi- professional offices permitted in "0" Office, and thus permitting them to be included among offices which are now permitted in "B" Residence, as defined. Councilman Palmer moved that the amendment be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None 351 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS=== 854 Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND REGULATING AND DISTRICTING THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE PERCENTAGE OF LOT THAT MAY BE OCCUPIED, THE SIZE OF YARDS, COURTS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND FOR TRADE INDUSTRY RESIDENCES AND OTHER PURPOSES; AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF AUSTIN INTO DISTRICTS OR ZONES, AND REGULATING AND DISTRICTING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, REPAIR AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES OR LAND WITHIN SUCH DISTRICTS OR ZONES; AND PROVIDING UNIFORM REGULATIONS FOR THE SEVERAL CLASSES AND KINDS OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES AND USES WITHIN THE DISTRICTS OR ZONES; AND ADOPTING TWO ZONING MAPS, DISCLOSING RESPECTIVELY THE SEVERAL USE DISTRICTS AND THE SEVERAL HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICTS, AND THE RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS AND PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SUCH DISTRICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND DEFINING THE POWERS OF SAME; AND PROVIDING CERTAIN PENALTIES AND REMEDIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY," WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "I" AT PAGES 301-318 OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AS SUCH ORDINANCE HAS BEEN EROM TIME TO TIME AMENDED, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 3 OF SECTION 5A THEREOF; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Pearson moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Pearson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pearson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. الحورية =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 855 855 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, M. Z. Collins is the Contractor for the erection of the building located at 611-619 Lavaca Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting on the east 43 feet of Lot 10 andall of Lots 11 and 12, Block 71, 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 M. Z. Collins, the boundary of which is described as follows: 2. Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the southwest corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the center line of Lavaca Street to a point 12 feet west of the east curb line; thence in a northerly direction and parallel with the center line of Lavaca Street 128 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of Lavaca Street to the northwest corner of the above described property; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the center line of West Seventh Street to a point 12 feet north of the south curb line; thence in an easterly direction and parallel with the center line of West Seventh Street approximately 135 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the center line of West Seventh Street to the Northeast corner of the above described property. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said M. Z. Collins, 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 856 358 (4) That "NO BARKING" 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 systems 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 March 1, 1959. (10) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein granted or to require the ereetion 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 ($5,000) 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 Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 357 857 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Lankford and Swanson are the Contractors for the painting of a building located at 125 East Seventh Street and desire a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting on the East 80 feet of Lots 7 and 8, Block 69 of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the painting of a building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said Lankford and Swanson, 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 with the center line of East Seventh Street 5 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and parallel with the center line of East Seventh Street approximately 80 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the center line of East Seventh Street to the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of Brazos Street 5 feet to a point, thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the center line of Brazos Street approximately 60 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction andrat right angles to the center line of Brazos Street, to the east line of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Lankford and Swanson, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor will be permitted to erect and maintain a portable scafford 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 systems 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 sidewalkommstreet 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 6, 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 858 858 (5) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000), 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 Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council had before it a request from Mr. Trueman O'Quinn to set the following zoning application for public hearing for November 13, 1958: HARRY WILDER 5700 Grover Street From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial Councilman Long moved that the hearing as requested be turned down. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "November 5, 1958 "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 4, 1958 for the construction of approximately eleven blocks of pavement and accessories on West Riverside Drive from EGL Lamar Boulevard to WGL South 1st Street and Bouldin Avenue from NGL Barton Springs Road to SPL West Riverside Drive Contract No. 58-C-44. "McKown & Sons $62,073.91 J. H. Chastain & Sons 64,212.59 Giesen & Latson Const. Co. 65,916.60 Ed H. Page 66,954.15 Lee Maners 67,024.64 Walter W. Schmidt 67,829.17 Raymond Canion & Co. 70,857.39 Collins Construction Co. 71,475.96 $69,659.85 City's Estimate "I recommend that McKown & Sons with their low bid of $62,073.91 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 859 959 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 4, 1958, for the construction of approximately eleven blocks of pavement and accessories on West Riverside Drive from East gutter line of Lamar Boulevard to west gutter line of South 1st Street and Bouldin Avenue from north gutter line of Barton Springs Road to south property line of West Riverside Drive - Contract No. 58-C-44; and, WHEREAS, the bid of McKown & Sons in the sum of $62,073.91 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 McKown & Sons in the sum of $62,073.91 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 McKown & Sons. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "November 5, 1958 "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 4, 1958 for the construction of miscellaneous storm sewers in the following areas: Pecan Grove Street Easement from Blmmm Creek to Newning Avenue and Cliff Street Alley from West 19th Street to 370 feet south of West 22nd Street Contract No. 58-D-45. "Walter W. Schmidt Austin Engineering Co. Ed H. Page Capital Construction Co., Inc. City's Estimate $12,369.00 13,782.00 18,145.50 23,704.50 $ 9,860.00 "I recommend that Walter W. Schmidt with his low bid of $12,369.00 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 860 360 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 4, 1958, for the construction of miscellaneous storm sewers in Pecan Grove Street Easement from Blunn Creek to Newning Avenue and Cliff Street Alley from West 19th Street to 370 feet south of West 22nd Street Contract No. 58-D-45; and, - WHEREAS, the bid of Walter W. Schmidt in the sum of $12,369.00 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 Walter W. Schmidt in the sum of $12,369.00 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 Walter W. Schmidt. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "October 30, 1958 "Bids were received on high pressure alloy steel pipe for Holly Street Station, Unit No. 1, and duly open October 24, 1958. The results are tabulated below: TIMKEN ROLLER ITEM QUANTITY BEARING NATIONAL TUBE co. SPANG CHALFANT COMPANY A.M.LOCKETT CURTISS- WRIGHT ALA 14"-1640 PSIG Pipe 193 Ft. Cannot $19,263.04 Cannot $21,030.00 $19,147.53 A2A 10 3/4"- 1640 PSIG Pipe 93 Ft. Bid $ 7,016.85 Bid $ 7,685.00 $ 6,778.77 BIA 16"-525 PSIG Pipe 216 Ft. These No Bid These No Bid $13,171.68 B2A 14"-525 PSIG Pipe 50 Ft. Sizes No Bid Sizes No Bid TOTAL BID ALL ITEMS $ 3,783.00 $42,880.98 Escalation Delivery Freight Yes 4 Mo. Collect Firm 4 Mo. 18 Weeks FOB Austin Firm 16 Weeks Collect Item AlA & A2A Freight TOTAL COST FOB AUSTIN _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS $26,279.89 936.20 $27,216.09 861 861 $27,715.00 $25,926.30 851.20 $27,715.00 $26,777.50 "Curtiss-Wright was the only bidder who proposed furnishing all items. For items AlA and A2A after considering the freight charges Curtiss-Wright has submitted the low bid for these items. Therefore, we concur with the recommendation of Brown and Root, Inc., our Consulting Engineers, that the contract for Alloy Steel Pipe for Unit No. 1, Holly Street Power Station be awarded to the low bidder, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, for the sum of $42,880.98. APPROVED: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "D. C. Kinney, Dir. Elec. Utility" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 24, 1958, on high pressure alloy steel pipe for Holly Street Power Station, Unit No. 1, Contract No. 65; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Curtiss-Wright Corporation in the sum of $42,880.98 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by Brown & Root, Inc., Consulting Engineers, the Director of Electric Utility 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 Curtiss-Wright Corporation in the sum of $42,880.98 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 Curtiss-Wright Corporation. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "October 29, 1958 "Bids were received on subject Contract No. 53, Station Service Switch Gear, for Holly Street Power Station and were duly opened October 28, 1958, 10:00 Α.Μ. The tabulation of bids were as follows: BIDDER BID PRICE MAX. ESCALATION Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. $ 69,752.00 Firm I. T. E. $122,970.00 Firm Federal Pacific Elec. Mfg. Co. $ 69,900.00 Firm General Electric Co. $ 77,952.00 Firm $ 72,351.00 Firm Westinghouse Elec. Corp. "We concur with the recommendation of Mr. O. E. Lundelius, Chief Electrical Engineer, Brown and Root, Inc., our Consulting Engineers on the Holly Street -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 862 362 Station, that Contract No. 53, Station Service Switch Gear, be awarded to the low bidder, Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company for the lump sum of $69,752.00. APPROVED: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "D.C. Kinney, Director Electric Utility" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 28, 1958, on station service switch gear for Holly Street Power Station, Unit No. 1, Contract No. 53; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co. in the sum of $69,752.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by Brown & Root, Inc., Consulting Engineers, the Director of Electric Utility 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 Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co. in the sum of $69,752.00 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 Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "November 5, 1958 "Bids were opened at 10:00 A.M. November 4, 1958, for the Main Substation Structure, Contract No. 62. These bids are tabulated below: Curtis Musgrove Co. General Southern Elec.Co. States Westinghouse Elec.Corp. Bid Price $85,516.80 $63,900.00 $86,300.00 $85,200.00 Escalation Firm Firm Firm Firm "We concur with the recommendation of Mr. O. E. Lundelius, Chief Electrical Engineer, Brown & Root, Inc., our Consulting Engineer, on the Holly Street Power Station, that Contract No. 62, Main Substation Structure, be awarded to General Electric Company, the low bidder, for the sum of $63,900.00. "D. C. Kinney, Director Electric Utility" APPROVED: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 863 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on November 4, 1958, on main substation structure for Holly Street Power Station, Unit No. 1, Contract No. 62; and, WHEREAS, the bid of General Electric Company in the sum of $63,900.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by Brown & Root, Inc., Consulting Engineers, the Director of Electric Utility of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of General Electric Company in the sum of $63,900.00 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with General Electric Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None ThenCityaManager submitted the following: "November 5, 1958 "Bids for Isolated Phase Bus, Contract No. 61-B were opened at 10:00 A.M., October 28, 1958.. The results are tabulated below. General Electric ITE Company Delta- Star Westinghouse Electric Corp Bid Price $65,112 $93,880 $62,026 $57,690 Escalation Firm Firm Firm Firm "We concur with the recommendation of Mr. 0. E. Lundelius, Chief Electrical Engineer, Brown & Root, Inc., our Consulting Engineers on the Holly Street Power Station, that the contract be awarded to Westinghouse Electric Corporation, the low bidder, for the lump sum of $57,690.00. "D. C. Kinney, Director Electric Utility" APPROVED: W.T.Williams, Jr., City Manager" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 28, 1958, on Isolated Phase Bus Contract No. 61-B for Holly Street Power Station, Unit No. 1; and CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 864 WHEREAS, the bid of Westinghouse Electric Corporation in the sum of $57,690.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by Brown & Root, Inc., Cousulting Engineers, the Director of Electric Utility 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 Westinghouse Electric Corporation in the sum of $57,690.00 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 Westinghouse Electric Corporation. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "October 29, 1958 "Bids were received on Subject Contract No. 53-B, Spare Exciter, for Holly Street Power Station and were duly opened October 28, 1958, 10:00 A.M. The tabulation of bids were as follows: BIDDER BID PRICE Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co. WestinghousetElectric Corp. $69,250.00 $39,606.00 General Electric Co. No Bid MAX. ESCALATION Firm Firm "We concur with the recommendation of Mr. O. E. Lundelius, Chief Electrical Engineer, Brown and Root, Inc., our Consulting Engineers on the Holly Street Power Station, that Contract No. 53-B Spare Exciter, be awarded to the low bidder, Westinghouse Electric Corporation for the lump sum of $39,606.00. APPROVED: W.T. Williams, Jr., City Manager" "D. C. Kinney, Dir.Elec. Utility Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 28, 1958, on spare exciter for Holly Street Power Station, Unit No. 1, Contract No. 53-B; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Westinghouse Electric Corporation in the sum of $39,606.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by Brown & Root, Inc., Consulting Engineers, the Director of Electric Utility of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now Therefore, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 865 365 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Westinghouse Electric Corporation in the sum of $39,606.00 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 Westinghouse Electric Corporation. The motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Long, Palmer, Pearson, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council discussed the dedication services of the Auditorium. Generally it was agreed informally by the Council that the grand opening ceremonies would be in the evening about 8:00 P.M. of the first day; that the Council of Churches, the Bishop, and the Rabbi send representatives from their respective faiths for dedication services; that the Auditorium be open to the public for three days. The Council suggested that a Committee be appointed to help work out the program for the opening, and suggested names be included on the guest list to whom invitations should be sent. It was recommended that MAYOR MILLER be the Master of Ceremonies. Aside from the three days of open house for the public, it was decided to have one day each for those of the Catholic, Jewish, and Protestant beliefs to hold individual services in the Auditorium at no charge. The other no-charge activity would be the one pop concert. Other activities would be at the scheduled charges. The Council went over the wordingg of the plaquee for the Auditorium as pertained to the citizens and taxpayers of Austin, and reworded for further study. A Schedule of Rates for the Auditorium and Convention Center & Coliseum (Adopted by City Council January 17, 1957, except that rates for events sponsored by local charitable and other similar organizations will be set later.) Was before the Council in regard to setting rental rates for local organizations. It was recommended that Class II and Class III be used. Councilman Pearson suggested that Class II and Class III be put into effect as the local rate; and after six months or a year the matter could be reviewed again, and if it seemed the rates should be raised, they could be. The City Manager stated he would go ahead and put out this schedale as the official rate. The Council recééved notice from the City Manager that the following zoning applications had been referred to the Planning Commission and set for public hearing before the Council on December 11, 1958: FRANK C. HERNANDEZ ALBERT L. & ROSA NELL REITHER R. A. FUENTES 1510-12 Holly Street 60 Comal Street 915-17 W.Live Oak Street 2105-07 South 5th Street 2001-2003EEast 1st Street 99-99 Lynn Street From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail From "C" Commercial To "C-1" Commercial 866 956 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: W. A. STAFFORD NETTIE MAE HIGGING HERMAN BROWN TEXAS TRUST CO. STUART WATT & R. W. PETTWAY JOE SALAS LESTER WILLIAMS F. O. CULLEN M. D. FLETCHER 1123 Gunter Street 1701 Salina Street & 1800 East 17th Street 5910-6600 Airport Blvd. Tract 1: 7901 North Lamar Blvd 600-730 Anderson Lane Tract 2: 7939-8011 North Lamar 624-648 Anderson Lane Tract 3: 8005 North Lamar Blvd. 636 Anderson Lane 5003 Airport Boulevard 2600-02 East 7th Street 1304 Koenig Lane 2821-2825 Manchaca Road 2900-12 Windsor Road 2400-04 McCall Road VIVIAN L. NELSON, et al 3913-19 Alice Avenue 1006-10 West 39 Street From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "O" Office From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence To "C-1" Commercial From "A" Residence To "C-2" Commercial From "C-1" Commercial To "C-2" Commercial From "D" Industrial Το "C-1" Commercial From "IR" Local Retail To "C-1" Commercial From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial There being no further business the Council adjourned at 6:00 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Celsiu City Clerk Jommuller APPROVED: Mayor