1081 1081 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting December 17, 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. Invocation was delivered by REV. QUANAH JOB, Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, 2000 Justin Lane. MR. PETE MCNEIL, Secretary, Austin Building and Construction Trades Council, was spokesman for a group composed of MR. VERNON LOFTIS, Electrical Trade; MR. A. D. PESCHKA, Union of Operating Engineers; MR. PAUL NORMAN, Iron Workers Union; MR. WALTER LINGO, Plumbers & Steam Fitters Union, and MR. TIMBERLAKE, Electrical Workers Union, and offered their assistance in erecting one of the family fall-out shelters, and read their letter making this offer of donating the labor if the City would provide a location, preferably in Zilker Park or on the Butler Tract. The Mayor thanked the group for their fine cooperation with the City and with the Government. Councilman White moved that they approve the construction of a shelter, and that the City Manager be instructed to work this out with this group, in cooperation with the Federal Government; and that he recommend a suitable location. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman White moved that a Resolution be drawn offering its appreciation to these Union representatives, and that copies be given to these gentlemen. 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 1082 1082 Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1960, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (E.52nd St.etc.) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer 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 Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, 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. 1083 1033 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOR PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1960, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Denson Drive and sundry other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, 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. 1084 1084 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1960, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Ramsey Avenue and sundry other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, 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 10851085 Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1960, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Avenue H and sundry other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, Married by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, 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 1096 1086 Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOR PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1960, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Meredith Street and sundry other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer 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 Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, 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 1027 1087 Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1960, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Possum Trot and sundry other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Ayes: Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, 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. 1088 1038 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 7TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1960, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Holly Street and sundry other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer 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 Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Palmer moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, 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. 1089 1089 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager submitted the following: "December 15, 1959 "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Assessment Paving, Contract No. 59-A-29, Consisting of 18 Units "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 15, 1959 for the construction of approximately forty-four blocks of pavement and accessories known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 59-A-29 consisting of 18 units. "J. H. "Bud" Chastain & Sons $105,894.07 McKown & Sons 109,438.36 Lee Maners 110,807.66 Collins Construction Co. of Texas 115,432.92 Giesen & Latson Const. Co. 116,500.38 Raymond Canion & Company 118,733.67 Ed H. Page 127,036.07 $115,224.16 "City's Estimate "I recommend that J. H. "Bud" Chastain & Sons with their low bid of $105,894.07 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on December 15, 1959 for the construction of approximately forty-four blocks of pavement and access sories known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 59-A-29 consisting of 18 units; and WHEREAS, the bid of J. H. "Bud" Chastain & Sons, in the sum of $105,894.07, 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 J. H. "Bud" Chastain & Sons, in the sum of $105,894.07, 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 J. H. "Bud" Chastain & Sons. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1090 1090 The City Manager submitted the following: "December 15, 1959 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 15, 1959, at the Office of the Director of Water and Sewer Department for the installation of a 6-inch cast iron water main in West Live Oak Street. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room, Municipal Building, Austin, Texas. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "FIRM J. R. Barnes Engineering Company Fairey-Simons, Incorporated Glade Construction Company Bland Construction Company Walter W. Schmidt Karl B. Wagner, Incorporated AMOUNT $7,954.50 8,046.55 8,216.00 8,562.75 8,882.75 9,177.55 T WORKING DAYS 60 45 45 40 30 45 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to J. R. Barnes Engineering Company on their low bid of $7,954.50, with 60 working days. "Yours truly, (Sgd) Victor R. Schmidt, Jr. Superintendent, Water Distribution (Sgd) Albert R. Davis Director, Water and Sewer Department 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 December 15, 1959, for the installation of a 6-inch cast iron water main in West Live Oak Street; and WHEREAS, the bid of J. R. Barnes Engineering Company, in the sum of $7,954.50, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director, Water and Sewer Department, 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 J. R. Barnes Engineering Company, in the sum of $7,954.50, 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 J. R. Barnes Engineering Company. i CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 1091 1091 The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, 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) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on December 15, 1959, for the installation of lawn sprinkler system at the Convention Center and Municipal Auditorium; and, WHEREAS, the bid of P. G. Sosa and Sons in the sum of $32,995.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the City Manager of the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of P. G. Sosa and Sons in the sum of $32,995.00 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 P. G. Sosa and Sons. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "Memorandum to: Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Mr. O. G. Brush Purchasing Agent FROM: A. H. Ullrich, Superintendent Water & Sewage Treatment "December 14, 1959 SUBJECT: Tabulation of bids received for the furnishing of Aeration and Grit Removal Equipment for the Sewage Treatment Plant Expansion. Sealed bids were received in the office of the Purchasing Agent at 2:00 P.Μ. Wednesday, December 9, 1959 for the furnishing of the above equipment. The results of these bids and my recommendations are as follows: Bidder Base Bid The Jeffrey Manufacturing $13,500.00 Additional Charge for Stel- lite or Hardex #60 Armor $ 617.00 $ 14,117.00 Total Bid Company, Columbus, Ohio Link-Belt Company $17,656.00 1,210.00 $ 18,866.00 Colmar, Pa. (Base Bid) Link-Belt Company 1072 1092 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS $1,210.00 $19,848.00 Belt prices are firm and either f.o.b. Colmar, Pa. (Alternate Bid) $18,638.00 "Both the Jeffrey and the Link Austin or freight prepaid to Austin. "Jeffrey promises shipment within 120 - 150 calendar days. Link Belt promises shipment within 126 140 calendar days. "Recommendations: It is my recommendation that the Jeffrey Manufacturing Company low bid in the amount of $14,117.00 (base bid plus charge for Stellite Armor) be accepted. "(Sgd) A. H. Ullrich "Notes: 1. Chicago Pump Company, Chicago, Illinois submitted an incomplete bid and it was, therefore, not considered. 2. The equipment for which these bids were taken includes the mechanical equipment required for installation in two (2) grit (sand, etc) removal structures provided for in the Zachry Contract. In general it consists of air diffusers, valves, and air piping; screw conveyors; and bucket elevators. It was not included in the Zachry Contract because the specifications for this equipment were not ready and we did not wish to delay the construction contract. "(Sgd) A.H.U." Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on December 9, 1959, for the furnishing of aeration and grit removal equipment for the sewage treatment plant expansion; and, WHEREAS, the bid of The Jeffrey Manufacturing Company, Columbus, Ohio, in the sum of $14,117.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Superintendent of Water & Sewage Treatment, 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 The Jeffrey Manufacturing Company, in the sum of $14,117.00, 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 The Jeffrey Manufacturing Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Bechtol made inquiry into the electric remodeling at Brackenridge Hospital and the awarding of the contract and inquired about the specifi- cations, and if one bidder might have an advantage over another by having worked 1093 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS on the previous electrical work. The City Manager reviewed the previous contract and this contract, and stated it was his recommendation that the contract be awarded; and that the matter had been discussed with the architects. After discussion Councilman Palmer offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on December 15, 1959, for electric remodeling of anesthetizing areas of Brackenridge Hospital; and WHEREAS, the bid of Smith Electric Company, in the sum of $9,950.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Smith Electric Company, in the sum of $9,950.00, 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 Smith Electric Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller* Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Bechtol *Mayor Miller made the statement that he was voting for this with the understanding that all will be checked carefully, and that no money will be paid until it is approved. Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the property situated on the south side of West 6th Street as a private gasoline plant consisting of an 8,000 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, which property is owned by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and is Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 2, Outlot 11, Division Z, of the Raymond Plateau, of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Coca-Cola Bottling Company to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of an 8,000 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, subject to the same being operated in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this private gasoline plant after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted, and accepted subject to all nee cessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, traffic and =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1094 1094 fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Coca-Cola Bottling Company has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas December 17, 1959 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company, by their manager, George D. Van Houten, for permission to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 8,000 gallon underground tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, upon property located on the south side of West 6th Street, which property is designated as Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 2, Outlot 11, Division Z, of the Raymond Plateau in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 1009 West Sixth Street. "This property is located in a "C" Commercial District and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: "(1) That the gasoline tanks and pumps shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all tanks and pumps shall be installed in compliance with the Ordinance governing the storage and handling of gasoline. "(2) That all tanks and pumps shall be located not nearer than 10 feet to the property line and so located that cars stopped for the purpose of unloading or receiving gasoline or other supplies shall not in any way obstruct the free passage of traffic on either the sidewalk, street, or alley. "(3) That "No Smoking" signs shall at all times be prominently displayed and no person shall be permitted to smoke on the premises where gasoline is handled or stored. "(4) That all fees shall be paid and a permit secured from the Building Inspector's Office before any installation work is started, and that no equipment shall be placed in operation until after final inspection and approval of same. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1015 1095 Councilman Bechtol offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the property situated on the west side of Guadalupe Street as a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1,000 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servic- ing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, which property is owned by Trafton & Son, and is the west 123 feet of Lot 1, Block 6, Buddington Subdivision, Outlot 76, Division D, of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said Trafton & Son to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1,000 gallon tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, subject to the same being operated in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this private gasoline plant after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted, and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Trafton & Son has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. (Recommendations attached) "Austin, Texas December 17, 1959 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Sir: "I, the undersigned, have considered the application of Trafton & Son for permission to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 1,000 gallon underground tank and electric pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, upon property located on the west side of Guadalupe Street, which property is designated as the west 123 feet of Lot 1, Block 6, Buddington Subdivision, Outlot 76, Division D, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 3700 Guadalupe Street. "This property is located in a "C" Commercial District and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: "(1) That the gasoline tanks and pumps shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all tanks and pumps shall be installed in compliance with the Ordinance governing the storage and handling of gasoline. = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1096 1096 "(2) That all tanks and pumps shall be located not nearer than 10 feet to the property line and so located that cars stopped for the purpose of unloading or receiving gasoline or other supplies shall not in any way obstruct the free passage of traffic on either the sidewalk, street, or alley. "(3) That "No Smoking" signs shall at all times be prominently displayed and no person shall be permitted to smoke on the premises where gasoline is handled or stored. "(4) That all fees shall be paid and a permit secured from the Building Inspector's Office before any installation work is started, and that no equipment shall be placed in operation until after final inspection and approval of same. "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector" The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Action on the zoning ordinance covering the following, was deferred: S. I. ARNN JOHN R. DAVIS 4600 Santa Ana Street From "A" Residence 1127E Springdale Road To "IR" Local Retail 1129E Webberville Road Action on the following application was deferred: RICHARD DAYWOOD 1152E-1154E Webberville Road From "A" Residence To "LR" Local Retail PUBLIC HEARING was held on Amendment to the Zoning Text, pertaining to definitions of an APARTMENT DWELLING GROUP, and pertaining to issuance of Special Permits. The amendment was thoroughly discussed by the Council, the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the Director of Planning. No one appeared in the interest of the hearing on this amendment. Councilman White moved that the amendment to the Zoning Text be approved, and instruct that an ordinance be drawn to cover, as follows: 1. Amend Section 2, DEFINITIONS, to include the following: APARTMENT DWELLING GROUP: Two or more apartment buildings designed as an integral unit and occupying a lot or parcel of land in one ownership and connected by common water and sanitary sewer systems. 2. Amend Section 3, USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS, paragraph (c), to read =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1097 1097 as follows: No building shall be erected or altered, nor shall any building or land be used for any purpose other than is permitted in the USE District in which such building or land is located, and in no case shall there be more than one building designed for residential occupancy on one lot except as prescribed under Section 13, Item (e), and by Special Permit for Apartment Dwelling Groups. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the request from MR. CHARLEY GREEN and MR. BUCK HOOD to have permission to shoot the University of Texas Cannon on 7th and Congress Avenue at 11:00 A.M., December 18th, to welcome the Wichita Falls and Corpus Christė Football teams. The cannon would not be loaded, and the charge would be such that it would not break any windows. Councilman White moved that permission be granted to shoot the cannon two or three times, and that the Chief of Police be instructed to set up plenty of safeguards. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager called attention to the MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT of the ELECTRIC UTILITY which had been furnished the Council members. Councilman Palmer suggested that a list of street lights, and the expenditures made over the last few years be furnished for the hearing on January 7th. The City Manager stated that he had a report from MR. ELDRIDGE, Construction Engineer, that the roof on the old part of the Library was in such bad shape that the roof on the new part could not be tied in with it; and that although repair work had been done on the 27-year old roof, there was still considerable damage occuring to the new plaster; and that it seemed a waste of money to let the work be completed without putting a new roof on the old part of the Building. An estimate of the cost was $4,500, and the City Manager recommended that this work be added to the general contractor, W. D. ANDERSON. He explained how the financing could be handled, with only $2,000 having to be provided from the Unappropriated moneys. Councilman White moved that they proceed with putting a new roof on the Library. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted a request from MR. PEARCE JOHNSON for five minute parking meters for the Lamar Savings Institution in the Brown Building, two on the 8th Street side and the first two meters on Colorado Street, the meters to be marked off from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The Council informally agreed and asked that a Resolution be drawn to this effect. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1098 1098 The City Manager reported that a church group had been soliciting at the Auditorium during times the Auditorium had been leased; and the question had been raised as to whether or not this was appropriate. After discussion, Councilman White moved that the policy of the City would be to allow the tenant at the Auditorium the exclusive rights for solicitation. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager brought up the question of providing funds for the additional inspectors, and operating costs, which will be necessary under the air conditioning and heating ordinance, which probably will be effective in February. He submitted a proposed budget for this section, covering salaries, supplies, office equipment, cars, etc., totalling $15,113.20, and stated the fees that would be set up would approximate $12,000. It was his recommendation that the budget be approved as soon as possible so that men could be interviewed and employed as inspectors. The City Attorney stated he would have the Air Conditioning Ordinance ready as soon as possible. The City Manager stated it would be necessary to amend the Budget for the extra cost over the estimated fees for this year. lee. 191954 The City Attorney stated that an ordinance to annex EUBANKS ACRES was introduced on December 8, 1955, ordered published and was published; and that the Council was studying the area and development of the City in that direction and the development in the area itself. Councilman Bechtol stated this was a logical extension, but needed further study, and Councilman Bechtol moved that further study be continued on the annexation ordinance of Eubanks Acres. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The The City Manager brought up again the matter of distribution of insurance with particular reference to the placement of reporting form insurance policy, and explained the situation as it now stands between the Association of Insurance Agents and the North American Insurance Company. The North American Insurance Company has been authorized to write one-fifth of the Fire policies, and the servicing of all of the fire insurance would be done by the agents in the association. Previously to North American's writing the fifth of the fire business, they had been given permission to write the reporting form insurance, which policy is now due again. The Mayor suggested that MR. HODGE (North American representative) come in and discuss the matter with the Council. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 12:00 Noon, subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Jom Milla. Mayor