New Bonds, Gas Station, Parks
Secured $7.5 Million for City Improvements:
Austin issued bonds totaling $7.5 million to fund major upgrades for the electric, water, and sewer systems, new street construction, and enhancements to public parks and playgrounds.New Drive-In Gas Station Approved:
A Gulf Oil filling station was approved for Rosewood Avenue and Hargrave Street, with strict conditions on construction, drainage, and safety measures.Extensive Street Paving Projects:
Numerous street paving and improvement contracts across Austin, including areas like Shoal Creek Boulevard and Cameron Road, were officially accepted as completed works.Barton Springs Pollution Discussed:
Concerns were raised by a resident regarding debris and runoff entering Barton Springs swimming pool from upstream development, prompting the city to consider costly solutions for water quality.
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834 834 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 01, 1959 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police. Church. Invocation was delivered by REV. CHARLES M. BUCK, Pecan Springs Christian Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the meeting of September 24, 1959, be approved with corrections noted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None In accordance with published notice thereof, promptly at 10:00 o'clock A.M., Mayor Miller announced that the time for submitting bids on the purchase of City of Austin, Texas Electric Light and Power, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 1959-A in the amount of $6,500,000.00, and City of Austin, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 1959-A, in the amount of $1,000,000.00, had expired, and that the City Council would proceed with the opening of said bids. Bids were then opened and read as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON $1,000,000 VARIOUS PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OCTOBER 1, 1959 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 835 835 NOMINAL GROSS NET EFFECTIVE NAME OF BIDDER MATURITY DATES INTEREST INTEREST PREMIUM INTEREST INTEREST RATE COST OFFERED COST RATE 1. MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK AND ASSOCIATES Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1969 Jan.1,1970, thru Jan.1,1980 33/4% $533,578.13 $401.50 $533,176.63 3.77336% 2. THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK First National Bank in Dallas Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1972 Jan.1,1973, thru Jan.1,1977 Jan.1,1978, thru Jan.1,1980 4 3.70 2 3.75% 534,424.38 100.00 534,324.38 3.781488% Texas Bank & Crust Co. of Dallas 3. SMITH, BARNEY & CO., ASSOCIATES 4. C. J. DEVINE & CO. & ASSOCIATES 5. THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY & ASSOCIATES Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1973 4 Jan.1,1974, thru Jan.1,1980 3 3/4 538,840.63 189.00 538,651.63 3.8121 % Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1974 4.00 Jan.1,1975, thru Jan.1,1980 3.75% 540,800.00 1,099.00 539,701.00 3.81954 % Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1974 4.00% Jan.1,1975, thru Jan.1,1980 3.75% 6. BANKERS TRUST COMPANY & Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1974 4.00% ASSOCIATES Jan.1,1975, thru Jan.1,1978 3.70 eze. Jan.1,1979, thru Jan.1,1980 3.80% 540,800.00 889.00 539,911.00 3.821026 % 540,270.00 190.00 540,080.00 3.822222% 7. F. S. SMITHERS & CO. & ASSOCIATES 8. DALLAS UNION SECURITIES CO., INC. & ASSOCIATES 9. PHELPS-FENN & COMPANY & ASSOCIATES Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1974 4.00% Jan.1,1975, thru Jan.1,1980 3.75% 540,800.00 Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1974 4 % Jan.1,1975, thru Jan.1,1980 3 3/4% 540,800.00 540,800.00 3.8273 % 540,800.00 3.82731776% Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1974 4 % Jan.1,1975, thru Jan.1,1976 3 3/4% Jan.1,1977, thru Jan.1,1980 3.80% 544,575.00 408.00 544,167.00 3.85114 % CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON $1,000,000 VARIOUS PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OCTOBER 1, 1959 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 83 836 NAME OF BIDDER MATURITY DATES NOMINAL INTEREST RATE GROSS INTEREST PREMIUM COST OFFERED NET INTEREST COST EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE 10. ROWLES, WINSTON & CO. & ASSOCIATES 11. EQUITABLE SECURITIES CORP. & ASSOCIATES 12. HALSEY, STUART & CO., INC. & ASSOCIATES 13. THE FIRST NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK & ASSOCIATES 14. THE PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL BANK & ASSOCIATES Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1973 Jan.1,1974, thru Jan.1,1976 Jan.1,1977, thru Jan.1,1980 Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1973 Jan.1,1974, thru Jan.1,1976 Jan.1,1977, thru Jan.1,1980 Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1975 Jan.1,1976, thru Jan.1,1977 Jan.1,1978, thru Jan.1,1980 Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1973 Jan.1,1974, thru Jan.1,1976 Jan.1,1977, thru Jan.1,1980 4 % 3 3/4% 3.85 % $546,390.63 $ $546,390.63 3.8668 % 14 % 3.90% 3.80% 547,106.25 190.00 546,916.25 3.870603% 4 % 3 3/4% % 3.85% 549,361.88 199.00 549,162.88 3.886503% 4.00 % 3.75 % 3.90% 550,165.63 8.00 550,157.63 3.8935 % Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1975 Jan.1,1976, thru Jan.1,1977 Jan.1,1978, thru Jan.1,1980 4 % 3.80 % 3.85 % 550,704.38 299.00 550,405.38 3.8952963% 15. FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY & ASSOCIATES 16. JOHNSTON, LEMON & CO. & ASSOCIATES Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1977 4 Jan.1,1978, thru Jan.1,1980 3.80% 553,032.50 1,424.00 551,608.50 3.90381 % Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1974 4.00 % Jan.1,1975, thru Jan.1,1977 3.80 % Jan.1,1978, thru Jan.1,1980 3.90% 551,763.75 551,763.75 3.9049% 17. HARRIMAN RIPLEY & CO., INC. & ASSOCIATES Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1974 4.00 % Jan.1,1975, thru Jan.1,1980 3.90% 555,440.00 2,581.50 552,858.50 3.912657% NAME OF BIDDER CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON $1,000,000 VARIOUS PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS 18. KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. & ASSOCIATES 1.9. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO & ASSOCIATES OCTOBER 1. 11959 NOMINAL GROSS NET EFFECTIVE MATURITY DATES INTEREST INTEREST PREMIUM INTEREST INTEREST RATE COST OFFERED COST RATE Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1974 4.00 % Jan.1,1975, thru Jan.1,1977 3.85 % Jan.1,1978, thru Jan.1,1980 3.90% $553,601.88 $ 55.00 $553,546.88 3.9175 % Jan.1,1961, thru Jan.1,1974 4.10 % Jan.1,1975, thru Jan.1,1978 3.80 % Jan.1,1979, thru Jan.1,1980 3.90% 554,400.00 429.00 553,971.00 3.920530% Each of the above and foregoing bids was accompanied by Cashier's-Certified Check in the amount of $20,000.00. Whereupon bids were referred to the Director of Finance for tabulation and report. 837 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 837 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON $6,500,000 ELECTRIC, WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS OCTOBER 1, 19 11959 NAME OF BIDDER MATURITY DATES NOMINAL INTEREST GROSS NET INTEREST PREMIUM RATE COST OFFERED INTEREST COST EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE 1. LEHMAN BROTHERS, FIRST Apr.1,1964, thru Apr.1,1974 4 SOUTHWEST CO.& ASSOCIATES Apr.1,1975, thru Apr.1,1978 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Apr.1,1979, thru Apr.1,1984 3.60% 3.70% $3,999,705.00 $9,295.00 $3,990,410.00 3.7407% Fenner & Smith, Inc. Kuhn, Loeb & Co. Shields & Company B.J. Ban Ingen & Co., Inc. Hornblower & Weeks J.C. Bradford & Co. Rowles, Winston & Co. White, Masterson & Co. Sanders & Co., & Associates 2. PHELPS-FENN & COMPANY Rauscher, Pierce & Co., Apr.1,1964, thru Apr.1,1973 Apr.1,1974, thru Apr.1,1979 4 Inc. Apr.1,1980, thru Apr.1,1984 838 838 3. GLORE, FORGAN & CO. & ASSOCIATES A.C. Allyn & Co. R.W. Pressprich & Co. Dean Witter & Co. Baxter & Company Stroud & Company Lee Higginson Corporation New York Hanseatic Corp. Horner, Barksdale & Co. Apr.1,1964, thru Apr.1,1974 Apr.1,1975, thru Apr.1,1977 Apr.1,1978, thru Apr.1,1984 Raffensperger, Hughes & Co., Inc. Courts & Co. Dewar, Robertson & Pancoast Moroney, Beissner & Co. Stern, Lauer & Co. % 3.60% 3 3/4% 4,001,178.75 2,418.00 3,998,760.75 3.74854% 4.00% 3.60% 3.75% 4,038,806.25 6,641.70 4,032,164.55 3.77985% NAME OF BIDDER NET PREMIUM INTEREST EFFECTIVE INTEREST OFFERED COST RATE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TABULATION OF BIDS OCTOBER 1, 1959 5_22-222 . RECEIVED ON $6,500,000 ELECTRIC, WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS NOMINAL GROSS MATURITY DATES INTEREST RATE INTEREST COST = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 3. GLORE, FORGAN & CO. & - ASSOCIATES Continued: The Columbian Securities Corp. of Texas Herbert J. Sims & Co., Inc. Kormendi & Co., Inc. Stranahan, Harris & Co., Inc. F. Brittain Kennedy & Co. J.A. Overton & Co. Freeman & Company Malon S. Andrus, Inc. 4. THE FIRST BOSTON CORPORA- TION & ASSOCIATES 5. DREXEL & CO. & ASSOCIATES & ASSOCIATES Apr.1,1964, thru Apr.1,1974 Apr.1, 1975, thru Apr.1,1978 Apr.1,1979, thru Apr.1,1984 Apr.1,1964, thru Apr.1,1973 Apr.1,1974, thru Apr.1,1984 6. HALSEY, STUART & CO., INC. Apr.1,1964, thru Apr.1,1976 Apr.1,1977, thru Apr.1,1979 Apr.1,1980, thru Apr.1,1984 4.00% 3.70% 3.75% $4,052,042.50 $5,702.85 $4,046,339.65 3.793147% 4.00% 3.75% 4,053,393.75 2,405.00 4,050,988.75 3.797505% 4 % 3 3/4% 3.80% 4,115,260.00 6,461.00 4,108,799.00 3.851698% 7. SMITH, BARNEY & CO., & ASSOCIATES Apr.1,1964, thru Apr.1,1974 Apr.1,1975, 4 3.90% % Apr.1,1976, thru Apr.1,1984 3.80% 4,109,340.00 4,109,340.00 3.8522% Each of the above and foregoing bids was accompanied by Cashier's-Certified Check in the amount of $130,000.00. Whereupon bids were referred to the Director of Finance for tabulation and report. 831 839 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 840 840 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York and Associates, acting by and through its duly authorized agent and representative, Hurley Bogardus, this day submitted to the City Council the following proposal: Official Bid Form October 1, 1959 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas Gentlemen: Reference is made to your "Official Notice of Sale" and "Offical Statement," dated September 14, 1959, of $1,000,000 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1959-A, both of which constitute a part hereof. For your legally issued bonds, as described in said Notice, we will pay you par and accrued interest from date of issue to date of delivery to us, plus a cash premium of $401.50 for bonds maturing and bearing interest as follows: January 1, 1961, through January 1, 1969 January 1, 1970, through January 1, 1980 • 4% 33/4% January 1, 19, through January 1, 19 Interest cost in accordance with the above bid is: Gross Interest Cost $533,578.13 Less Premium NET INTEREST COST • • EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE .. 401.50 $533,176.63 • • 3.77336% Attached hereto is Cashier's Check of the American National Bank of Austin Bank, Austin, Texas, in the amount of $20,000.00 which represents our Good Faith Deposit, and which is submitted in accordance with the terms as set forth in the "Official Notice of Sale" and "Official Statement." If we are the successful purchasers, we will select McCall, Parkhurst & Crowe, Bond Attorneys, whose fee we will pay, to render their unqualified approving legal opinion on this issue. We desire that the Paying Agent for this issue be THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, New York, New York, and The American National Bank of Austin, Austin, Texas. Respectfully submitted, Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York and Associates By: Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York /s/ Hurley Bogardus 23 Wall Street, New York 8 New York Vice President By Authorized Representative- 841 841 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: ACCEPTANCE CLAUSE The above and foregoing bid is hereby in all things accepted by the City of Austin, Texas, this the 1st day of October, 1959. ATTEST: Mayor, City of Austin, Texas City Clerk, City of Austin, Texas APPROVED: and, City Attorney, City of Austin, Texas WHEREAS, the said bid and proposal of Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York and Associates, was the most advantageous bid submitted to the City Council for the purchase of the aforesaid bonds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said proposal of Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York and Associates to purchase $1,000,000.00 City of Austin, Texas, General Obligation Bonds as per the City's Notice of Sale and Prospectus dated September 14, 1959, at the price and upon the terms of said proposal be and the same is hereby accepted and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York and Associates be awarded the sale of said bonds; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to sell to Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York and Associates the $1,000,000.00 City of Austin, Texas General Obligation Bonds as per the City's Notice of Sale and Prospectus dated September 14, 1959, at par and accrued interest from date of delivery according to the terms of said bid hereinbefore set out. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtok, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Lehman Brothers and First Southwest Company, Joint Managers, and Associates, acting by and through its duly authorized agent and representative, W. A. Jackson, this day submitted to the City Council the following proposal: Official Bid Form Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas October 1, 1959 Gentlemen: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 842 842 Reference is made to your "Official Notice of Sale" and "Official Statement," dated September 14, 1959, of $6,500,000 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1959-A, both of which constitute a part hereof. For your legally issued bonds, as described in said Notice, we will pay you par and accrued interest from date of issue to date of delivery to us, plus a cash premium of $9,295.00 for bonds maturing and bearing interest as follows: April 1, 1964, through April 1, 1974 April 1, 1975, through April 1, 1978 April 1, 1979, through April 1, 1984 • 4 % 3.60% 3.70% Interest cost, in accordance with the above bid is: Gross Interest Cost Less Premium NET INTEREST COST EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE • • • • • • • • • $3,999,705.00 9,295.00 • 3,990,410.00 3.7407% Attached hereto is Cashier's-Certified Check of the American Nat'l Bank, Austin, Texas, in the amount of $130,000.00 which represents our Good Faith Deposit and which is submitted in accordance with the terms as set forth in the "Official Notice of Sale" and "Official Statement." If we are the successful purchasers, we will select Dumas, Huguenin and Boothman, Bond Attorneys, whose fee we will pay, to render their unqualified approving legal opinion on this issue. We desire that the Paying Agents for this issue be New York, and Respectfully submitted, ) Joint Lehman Brothers First Southwest Company) Managers New York, Austin, Texas. Rowles, Winston & Co. White, Masterson & Co. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Austin, Hart & Parvin Kuhn, Loeb & Co. Shields & Company B. J. Van Ingen & Co., Inc. Hornblower & Weeks J. C. Bradford & Co. And Associates Sanders & Company Lehman Brothers By /s/ W. A. Jackson ACCEPTANCE CLAUSE Authorized Representative The above and foregoing bid is hereby in all things accepted by the City of Austin, Texas, this the 1st day of October, 1959. ATTEST: Mayor, City of Austin, Texas APPROVED: City Clerk, City of Austin, Texas City Attorney, City of Austin, Texas CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 843 843 and, WHEREAS, the said bid and proposal of Lehman Brothers and First Southwest Company, Joint Managers, and Associates, was the most advantageous bid submitted to the City Council for the purchase of the aforesaid bonds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said proposal of Lehman Brothers and First Southwest Company, Joint Managers, and Associates, to purchase $6,500,000.00 City of Austin, Texas Electric Light and Power, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, as per the City's Notice of Sale and Prospectus dated September 14, 1959, at the price and upon the terms of said proposal be and the same is hereby accepted and Lehman Brothers and First Soutwest Company, Joint Managers, and Associates, be awarded the sale of said Bonds; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to sell to Lehman Brothers and First Southwest Company, Joint Managers, and Associates the $6,500,000.00 City of Austin, Texas Electric Light and Power, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds as per the City's Notice of Sale and Propectus dated September 14, 1959, at par and accrued interest from date of delivery according to the terms of said bid hereinbefore set out. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF SIX MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,500,000.00); ($1,150,000.00 BEING THE FIFTH PARCEL OR INSTALLMENT OF A TOTAL VOTED AUTHORIZATION OF $17,500,000.00, AND $5,350,000.00 BEING THE THIRD PARCEL OR INSTALLMENT OUT OF A TOTAL VOTED AUTHORIZATION OF $20,000,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING AND IMPROVINT THE CITY'S COMBINED ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER, WATER- WORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, PARTICULARLY ARTICLES 1111 ET SEQ., REVISED CIVIL STATUTES OF TEXAS, 1925, AS AMENDED; PRESCRIBING THE FORM, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE BONDS AND THE FORM OF INTEREST COUPONS; PLEDGING THE REVENUES OF THE CITY'S COMBINED ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM TO THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS, AFTER DEDECTION OF REASONABLE EXPENSES OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING SAID COMBINED SYSTEM; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE SUBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 844 844 Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $900,000.00 "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES NO. 234", DATED OCTOBER 1, 1959, FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES TO WITH $350,000.00 (BEING THE THIRD PARCEL OR INSTALLMENT OF A TOTAL VOTED AUTHORIZATION OF $1,300,000.00 BONDS) FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING LANDS FOR STREET AND BOULEVARD RIGHTS-OFWAY IN CONNECTION WITH THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM AND $550,000.00 (BEING THE FIFTH PARCEL OR INSTALLMENT OF A TOTAL VOTED AUTHORIZATION OF $4,950,000.00 BONDS) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING STREETS, BRIDGES AND DRAINAGEWAYS; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF THE BONDS AND INTEREST COUPONS; LEVYING A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND FOR THE REDEMPTION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF SUCH TAXES; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE PURPOSE AND SUBJECT OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 845 845 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, the ordinance be finally passed.. carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000.00) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING PUBLIC PARKS AND PUBLIC PLAYGROUNDS, AND FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND REPAIRING BUILDINGS AND OTHER RECREATION FACILITIES OF SAID PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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, C. D. Spiller is the Contractor for the remodeling of a building located at 2310 Guadalupe Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting the south 20 feet of Lot 32, Louis Horst Subdivision, Outlot 36, Division "D", of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 846 846 the remodeling 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 C. D. Spiller, the boundary of which is described as follows: 2. Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the southeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of Guadalupe Street 6 feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction and parallel with the center line of Guadalupe Street 20 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the center line of Guadalupe Street to the northeast corner of the above described property. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said C. D. Spiller, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall erect within the above described working space a solid fence built of not less than one-inch material and at least 8 feet in height er extending from the sidewalk to the underside of the present awning substantially braced and anchored and to maintain same in good condition at all times while the work is in progress. The Contractor will be permitted to put a door in the barricade that will open in or slide parallel to the barricades, and at all times that material is being delivered or taken away from the building a watchman shall be provided to warn pedestrians of approaching danger. The Contractor will also be permitted to use one (1) parking meter space immediately in front of the entrance in the barricade for the delivery or removal of materials during construction work. (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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 847 847 (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 November 15, 1959. (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 One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmlesstthe 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves as a filling station site the property located at the northwest corner of Rosewood Avenue and Hargrave Street, which property fronts 111.83 feet on Rosewood Avenue and 172.95 feet on Hargrave Street, and being known as Lot 2, of Rosewood Terrace in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 848 848 Tremarco Corporation 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 Tremarco Corporation 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: "October 1, 1959 "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of Tremarco Corporation 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 northwest corner of Rosewood Avenue and Hargrave Street, which property fronts 111.83 feet on Rosewood Avenue and 172.95 feet on Hargrave Street, and being known as Lot 2, of Rosewood Terrace in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by Tremarco Corporation and is to be leased to Gulf Oil Corporation. We hereby advise that the following conditions exist. "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as General 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 ammanner 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 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 Tremarco Corporation 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
CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 849 849 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 G 479. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2 G479 and shall be of the premoulded type. "(7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the require- ments 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES, INVOKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 950 850 PROVIDED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING A METHOD OF REIMBURSING THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO BE IMPROVED, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE TO NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtoly Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "October 1, 1959 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Street in the City of Austin Being Paving Contract Number 58-A-19 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being Paving Contract Number 58-A-19, dated May 23, 1958, between the City of Austin and McKown & Sons, has been performed and completed by McKown & Sons in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 851 851 "Street Shoal Creek Boulevard East 53rd Street S. Johns Avenue East 38 1/2 Street Cherrywood Road West 49th Street Chicon Street Chestnut Avenue From NPL Great Oak Parkway EPL Avenue F EPL Lamar Boulevard 111' W. WPL Harmon Avenue N. Edge Boggy Creek Road EPL Bull Creek Road SPL East 21st Street NPL Rosewood Avenue To E. Edge Hancock Bridge EPL Middle Fiskville Road EPL W. North Crest Blvd. WPL Interregional Highway SPL East 38th Street WPL Finley Drive SPL Manor Road SPL Manor Road "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING SHOAL CREEK BOULEVARD AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY MCKOWN & SONS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 852 852 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager submitted the following: "October 1, 1959 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving West 35th Street in the City of Austin Being Paving Contract Number 57-V-41 "The work of improving portions of West 35th Street in the City of Austin, being Paving Contract Number 57-V-41, dated December 6, 1957, between the City of Austin and Giesen & Latson Construction Company, has been performed and completed by Giesen & Latson Construction Company in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: "Street West 35th Street From Mt. Bonnell Road To Jefferson Street "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING WEST 35TH STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY GIESEN & LATSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 853 853 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtool, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following : "October 1, 1959 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Paving Contract Number 57-V-26 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being Paving Contract Number 57-V-26, dated July 19, 1957, between the City of Austin and Raymond Canion & Company, has been performed and completed by Raymond Canion & Company in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: "Street Avenue H Wayside Drive From To West 9th Street West 14th Street NPL East 50th Street SPL West 10th Street EPL West Avenue EPL Nueces Street East 47th Street EPL Avenue H East 48th Street EPL Duval Street Avenue F Avenue F Avenue H Harvey Street Marathon Boulevard Hopi Trail East 13th Street West 11th Street Wayside Drive NPL East 45th Street NPL East 53rd Street SPL East 47th Street NPL East 12th Street NPL West 40th Street NPL Windsor Road EPL Harvey Street EGL Baylor Street NPL West 7th Street SPL East 53rd Street SPL West 12th Street WPL San Antonio Street WPL Guadalupe Street WPL Duval Street WPL Evans Avenue SPL East 46th Street SPL Koenig Lane SPL East 50th Street SPL East 16th Street SPL West 41st Street SPL Bowman Avenue WPL Airport Boulevard Conc.Hdr. Lamar Blvd. SPL West 10th Street (West) "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING AVENUE Η AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY RAYMOND CANION & COMPANY AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. 854 854 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Pammer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "October 1, 1959 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Paving Contract Number 57-V-29 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being Paving Contract Number 57-V-29, dated August 2, 1957, between the City of Austin and Lee Maners, has been performed and completed by Lee Maners in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: "Street From To Grover Avenue North Loop Boulevard SPL West 49th Street EGL Burnet Road SPL North Loop Blvd. WPL Lamar Blvd. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 855 855 "Sunshine Drive West 49th Street Harriet Court NPL West 45th Street EGL Grover Avenue EPL Woodrow Avenue NPL West 49th Street WGL Sunshine Drive E. to End Street "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING GROVER AVENUE AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY LEE MANERS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "October 1, 1959 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 856 856 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Cameron Road in the City of Austin Being Paving Contract Number 57-V-22 "The work of improving portions of Cameron Road in the City of Austin, being Paving Contract Number 57-V-22, dated October 4, 1957, between the City of Austin and Lee Maners, has been performed and completed by Lee Maners in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: "Street Cameron Road From To Interregional Highway U. S. Highway 290 "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING CAMERON ROAD IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY LEE MANERS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, secondedbby Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 857 857 The City Manager submitted the following: "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "October 1, 1959 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving West 49 Street in the City of Austin Being Paving Contract Number 56-V-7 "The work of improving portions of West 49 1/2 Street in the City of Austin, being Paving Contract Number 56-V-7, dated May 10, 1956, between the City of Austin and Lee Maners, has been performed and completed by Lee Maners in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: "Street West 49 1/2 Street From To End of Pvmt.E.of Bull Creek Road End of Pvmt.E.of Finley Drive "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING WEST 49 1/2 STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY LEE MANERS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, 858 858 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "October 1, 1959 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Paving Contract Number 58-A-13 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being Paving Contract Number 58-A-13, dated May 2, 1958, between the City of Austin and McKown & Sons, has been performed and completed by McKown & Sons in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: "Street Inglewood Street Manlove Street Treadwell Street Newning Avenue Nellie Street Mariposa Drive From WPL Manlove Street NPL Inglewood Street EPL Kinney Avenue NPL Park Lane WGL Newton Street EPL Kenwood Avenue To WPL Summit Street North to end of Street WPL Lamar Blvd. SPL Academy Drive WPL S. Congress Avenue WGL Interregional Highway "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING INGLEWOOD STREET AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY MCKOWN & SONS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 859 859 seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "October 1, 1959 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Paving Contract Number 58-A-14 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being Paving Contract Number 58-A-14, dated May 2, 1958, between the City of Austin and McKown & Sons, has been performed and completed by McKown & Sons in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: "Street Clarkson Avenue West 49th Street Woodrow Avenue West 37th Street Stevenson Avenue Mathews Drive Lawton Avenue Hancock Drive West 25th Street West 39th Street From WPL Cherrywood Road EGL Burnet Road EGL Burnet Road EPL Jackson Avenue EPL Raleigh Avenue NPL Stevenson Avenue NPL West 35th Street WPL I. & G.N. Railroad EPL Lamar Boulevard EPL Oakmont Boulevard To SPL East 38 1/2 Street WPL Grover Avenue SPL West 49th Street WPL Oakmont Boulevard ECL Schulle Avenue NPL Gilbert Street WPL Bull Creek Road 61' E. EPL Finley Drive WPL San Gabriel Street WPL Bull Creek Road "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council 860 860 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING CLARKSON AVENUE AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY MCKOWN & SONS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "October 1, 1959 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Paving Contract Number 58-A-30 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 861 861 Austin, being Paving Contract Number 58-A-30, dated August 22, 1950, between the City of Austin and McKown & Sons, has been performed and completed by McKown & Sons in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: "Street From To Glendale Place Algarita Avenue Newning Avenue NPL E. Live Oak Street EPL Kenwood Avenue SPL Algarita Avenue EPL Travis Hgts. Subd. Pvt.N.of East Mary Street Kenwood Avenue NPL Bonham Terrace SPL East Monroe Street NPL Milam Place Milam Place South 1st Street Oxford Avenue EPL Travis Heights NPL West Oltorf Street Blvd.WPL Kenwood Avenue NPL Collier Street Blk.W.Garner Ave. 146' W.WPL Garner Ave. WPL Garner Avenue Blk.W.Garner Ave. NPL W. Elizabeth St. (E.) SPL Dwyer Avenue WPL Kinney Avenue WPL Kinney Avenue EGL Kinney Avenue WGL Kinney Avenue SPL Collier Street NPL Treadwell Street WPL Lamar Blvd. Ashby Avenue Dwyer Avenue Margaret Street Dexter Street Garner Avenue Butler Road Josephine Street EPL Jessie Street NPL Barton Springs Road SPL Butler Road "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING GLENDALE PLACE AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY MCKOWN & SONS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BEСОМЕ ЕЮГЕCTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 862 862 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "October 1, 1959 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Paving Contract Number 58-A-32 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being Paving Contract Number 58-A-32, dated August 29, 1958, between the City of Austin and Lee Maners, has been performed and completed by Lee Maners in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: "Street From To Allandale Road EPL Shoal Creek Blvd. EGL Burnet Road Vine Street NPL Cavalier Avenue N. to Treadwell Adan. Vine Street Alguno Road Payne Avenue Yates Avenue EPL Laird Drive WPL Arroyo Seca EPL Burnet Road WPL Arroyo Seca Arcadia Avenue Grover Avenue Hardy Drive Link Avenue 132' S. SPL Addison Ave. NPL Geraghty Avenue 132 N. Karen Avenue EPL Arroyo Seca NPL, Romeria Drive 130.56 N. St. Joseph Blvd. NPL Franklin Blvd. SPL Justin Lane WPL Woodrow Avenue Pvt. N. Ruth Avenue SPL Anderson Lane SPL East 56th Street "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works The Mayor introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING ALLANDALE ROAD AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- 863 863 HERE BELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY LEE MANERS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second redding. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "October 1, 1959 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Paving Contract Number 58-A-37 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being Paving Contract Number 58-A-37, dated October 3, 1958, between the City of Austin and Raymond Canion & Company, has been performed and completed by Raymond Canion & Company in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: "Street Merle Drive Redd Street From SPL Casey Street To S'ly to Dead End Cumberland Road Treadwell Street West Monroe Street EPL Manchaca Road EPL South 5th Street 1/2 Blk.W.Garner Avenue W. Bouldin Creek WPL Clawson Road WPL South 1st Street WPL Kinney Avenue EPL South 5th Street
CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 864 864 South 4th Street West Annie Street West James Street Alameda Drive Pecan Grove Road Marlton Drive Meriden Lane Townes Lane NPL West Mary Street EPL Newton Street EPL Newton Street SPL Woodland Avenue EPL Newning Avenue EPL Wayside Drive NPL West 10th Street 1/2 Blk.W. Hillview Rd. SPL West Annie Street WPL Congress Avenue WPL Congress Avenue SPL Monroe Street E'ly to Blunn Creek WPL Possum Trot SPL West 12th Street WPL Exposition Blvd. "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING MERLE DRIVE AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY RAYMOND CANION AND COMPANY AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 865 865 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager submitted the following: "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "October 1, 1959 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Lazy Lane in the City of Austin "The work of improving portions of Lazy Lane in the City of Austin has been performed and completed by Giesen & Latson Construction Company in compliance with the minimum specifications and requirements for paving within the City of Austin. "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the minimum specifications and requirements for paving with the City of Austin. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING LAZY LAND IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY GIESEN & LATSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 866 866 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager submitted the following: "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "October 1, 1959 "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Scenic Drive in the City of Austin "The work of improving portions of Scenic Drive in the City of Austin has been performed and completed by Giesen & Latson Construction Company in compliance with the minimum specifications and requirements for paving within the City of Austin. "I have inspected, approved and accepted the work and improvements referred to, and I how recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the minimum specifications and requirements for paving with the City of Austin. "Respectfully submitted, Respe (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING SCENIC DRIVE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY GIESEN & LATSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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 Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS- 867 867 The Council had before it the request of an abutting property owner to buy 14.5'x50' parcel of land at 2901 Interregional Highway. The City Attorney stated that it was his recommendation that the property be sold at $2,500 if Mr. C. T. Uselton wanted to purchase it. After discussion, Councilman Bechtol moved that the City Manager be instructed to proceed with the sale of this land for $2,500.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE AΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 25.53 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE HENRY WARNELL SURVEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Mayor Miller brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 6.09 ACRES OF LAND SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE THEODORE BISSEL SURVEY NO. 18, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, 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", 868 668 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS= 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 "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT ON LOTS 3, 4 AND 5, OF BLOCK 1 OF THE OAKMONT HEIGHTS ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD SUCH CHANGE; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Bechtol 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 Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Bechtol 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 Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Bechtol moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. MR. C. T. JOHNSON wanted to discuss a water situation regarding Barton Springs, stating that due to the tremendous number of houses built east of Barton Springs that when there is rainfall the water comes down the little creek into the swimming pool, and brings debris, cans, bottles, dead chickens, etc. He asked that serious consideration be given to this problem. Mr. Johnson expressed appréciation to the Council for hard-topping around the Athletic Club on Shoal Creek, and asked that the same thing be done around the Westenfield pool. The Mayor explained the problems connected with diverting the creek, and stated it meant great sums of money to take care of more bridges and tremendous pipes, but that an estimate could be obtained for him. The City Manager stated this would be an expensive project. As to the topping around Westenfield Pool, the City Manager reported that this would be done in due time also. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 869 869 The City Attorney submitted a recommendation to sell some property at 1506 Gregory which was bought at a tax sale at $550, by the City as trustees for the city, the school district, and the county. He stated an individual had offered $550 for this property, and had agreed to move the building and clear the lot within two weeks time. The property was sold in January 7, 1956. He recommended that a commissioner be appointed to make this sale to Mr. John G. Roos. Councilman Palmer moved that MR.WILLIAM T. WARD be appointed as Commissioner to execute a deed to JOHN G. ROOS for the taxes due on Lot 6, Cloughs Subdivision as shown in Plat Book 1, Page 32, described in deed dated September 3, 1914, on record in Volume 265, page 246 of the Deed Records of Travis County. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the request of MR. THOMAS J. CRAIGHEAD, Regional Director of the Boys Clubs of America for the use of the property where the old Pan American Center used to be, a part of which property was acquired from the schools and a part acquired through purchase of additional lots at tax sales. He stated it was proposed to build a permanent structure. The Mayor stated that the Y.M.C.A. owned its property, as did the Boy Scouts, and suggested that selling the property to this organization be considered, and that the Council get a value of the property and consider the matter in this manner. Councilman Perry stated the property was not being used at this time, and that the advantage would be it might aid in the juvenile delinquency problems. The Mayor stated the Council would look into the matter; that the club would be manned and serviced by voluntary contributions, and possibly the property could be sold to the organization. Councilman White stated it was a worthy cause, but there would be many other requests similar to this one. The City Manager stated he had suggested to Mr. Craighead that he write a letter outlining just what all he had in mind. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 12:30 Ρ.Μ., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: in y City Clerk Jommilla APPROVED Mayor