! ( ) V CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 26, 1960 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll cal: 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 deliver by Former Senator JOHNNY B. ROGERS. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of May 19, 1960, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. JOHNNY B. ROGERS, representing about 19 members of the Austin Service Station group, requesting that the Council pass an ordinance requiring that stations operate in a safe and sane way by having attendants who have been trained and who known how to handle flammable liquids for the safety of their customers and general public; and it will be necessary to have an ordinance for this control. Councilman Palmer inquired if such an ordinance would eliminate any self-service operations now in business. Mr. Rogers stated there were none of the self-service stations in operation now. After discussion, Councilman White introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION DESIGNATED AS SECTION 11.79-A PERTAINING TO PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO DISPENSE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS FROM FILLING STATION PUMPS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None こ در د MR. ROSS HOLLOWAY made a complaint of the condition of the area between Fernwood and Airport Boulevard, and East Avenue and Parkwood, belonging to Mr. J. B. Giles, stating there was a great amount of brush and trees piled on the property, and that he was unable to get anything done to get them moved off. He said not only was this a fire hazard, but it was a very unsightly view from his property, and a disgrace to the city. MR. ROGAN B. GILES was present, and stated he had cleared the property and had the brush and trees stacked there, and that he was working with the Fire Department on getting the property completely cleared; but since there was poison ivy in the debris, it would be a serious problem to burn the brush. He assured Mr. Holloway that he was doing what he could to get this lot cleared. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the State of Texas has acquired certain land for the widening of Highway 183 between Burnet Road and Balcones Trail, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin owned electric utility easements along the old south right of way line of said portion of Highway 183; it being necessary to remove the electric utility lines located on such easements; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin deems that the offer for the easements involved is a fair one; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a quitclaim deed to the State of Texas, a copy of which is exhibited to the Council and attached hereto. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor brought up the following zoning applications deferred from last week: J. B. GILES & ROGAN B. GILES 1400-02 East 382 Street From "C" Commercial Το "C-1" Commercial RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "C-1" Commercial to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS. Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "C-1" Commercial and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. GLEN GARNER ご ) Tract 1 3900-3902 So. 1st Street 600-610 Ben White Blvd. 601-611 Banister Lane Tract 2 and 3900 So. 1st Street 602-04 Ben White Blvd. 603-05 Banister Lane From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "LR" Local Retail 5th Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission From "A" Residence Ist Height & Area To "C-1" Commercial 5th Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The Mayor asked those who wished to grant the change to "IR" Local Retail 5th Height and Area on Tract 1, and to "C-1" Commercial 5th Height and Area on Tract 2, subject to revised driveway plans as submitted to Plan Commission to vote "aye"; those opposed to vote "no". Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been granted to "IR" Local Retail 5th Height and Area on Tract 1, and to "C-1" Commercial 5th Height and Area on Tract 2, subject to revised driveway plans as submitted to Plan Commission and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance. V .... - Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON LOTS 4 AND 5, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE NORTH 90 FEET, BLOCK 2, PECAN GROVE こ こ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. ADDITION; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the 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. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE FOLLOWING: (1) LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 IN A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 7, BLOCK 18, AND A PORTION OF LOTS 6, 7 AND 8, BLOCK 17 WESTFIELD "A" FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; (2) ONE LOT FRONTING APPROXIMATELY 49 FEET ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD AND APPROXIMATELY 110 FEET ON THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF EAST 30 1/2 STREET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3007 NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD AND 908-910 EAST 30 1/2 STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (3) ONE LOT FRONTING 64 FEET ON THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WEST 30TH STREET, SAME BEING THE WEST 64 FEET OF _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS C. ) ) LOTS 12, 13 AND 14, BLOCK 10, FRUTH ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 502-504 WEST 30TH STREET, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (4) A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 60 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NORTH LOOP BOULEVARD, BEGINNING AT A POINT APPROXIMATELY 745 FEET WEST OF THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LAMAR BOULEVARD AND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 905 NORTH LOOP BOULEVARD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (5) A 1.67 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 292.8 FEET ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF EAST 19TH STREET AND 547.9 FEET ON THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HEFLIN LANE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4605-4615 EAST 19TH STREET (FARM HIGHWAY 969) AND 4600-4708 HEFLIN LANE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "IR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (6) A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 200 FEET ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5800-5812 INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIRST AND FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (7) LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 2, W. P. CONNELLY SUBDIVISION, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT. ALL OF ABOVE PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGES HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Palmer moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman Bechtol 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: Noes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller None Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman Bechtol 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 Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman Bechtol The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. こ ت し Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain public utility easement, ten (10.00) feet in width, was reserved and dedicated to the public in, upon and across a part of Lot 26, Oak Haven Section Two, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Oak Haven Section Two of record in Book 7 at page 18 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the hereinafter described premises has requested that the hereinafter described public utility easement located on such premises be released; and, WHEREAS, the hereinafter described easement is not now needed and hereafter will not be required by the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the public utility easement located on the hereinafter described premises; Being all of that certain strip of land Ten (10.00) feet in width out of and a part of Lot 26, Oak Haven Section Two, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Oak Haven Section Two of record in Book 7 at page 18 of the plat records of Travis County, Texas; the centerline of said strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a concrete monument at an angle point in the east line of said Lot 26, same being at the southwest corner of Lot 21 of said Oak Haven Section Two; THENCE, N 6° 36' E 39.39 feet to point of termination on the north line of said Lot 26 and from which point of termination the northeast corner of said Lot 26 bears S 73° 52' E 16.06 feet. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "May 24, 1960 Contract.No. 60-D-14 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 24, 1960 for the construction of storm sewers in the following areas: Anderson Lane Easement from Burnet Road to Brockman Street and North Plains Avenue from درد CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Brockman Street to Sales Street Contract No. 60-D-14. "Walter W. Schmidt - Austin Engineering Company Ed H. Page "City's Estimate $18,599.22 19,333.19 19,888.93 $20,100.00 "I recommend that Walter W. Schmidt with his low bid of $18,599.22 be awarded the contract for this project. ۱ "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 May 24, 1960 for the construction of storm sewers in the following areas: Anderson Lane Easement from Burnet Road to Brockman Street and North Plains Avenue from Brockman Street to Sales Street - Contract No. 60-D-14; and WHEREAS, the bid of Walter W. Schmidt, in the sum of $18,599.22, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Walter W. Schmidt, in the sum of $18,599.22 be and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with Walter W. Schmidt. The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "Sealed bids opened 2:00 P.M. May 19,1960 Tabulated by: O.C.Brush, Purchasing Agent "CITY OF AUSTIN BIDS FOR POLICE TROUSERS & SHIRTS LOREY'S LOREY'S JORACE JOSEPH'S CUSTOM CUSTOM MEN'S MAN'S TAILORING TAILORING SERVICE ITEM DESCRIPTION QUAN. WEAR SHOP SERVICE Alternate bid 1 Police Trou- sers per spec- ifications 300 $4502.52 $4485.00 $5169.00 $5169.00 ) く 2 Police Shirts per specifica- tions Grand Total CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. 450 $1746.22 $1737.00 $1737.00 $1656.00 $6248.74 $6222.00 $6906.00 $6825.00 "RECOMMENDATION: Recommend contract be awarded Joseph's Man's Shop as lowest and best bid meeting all of City's specifications for both Police trousers and shirts. "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 May 19, 1960, for the furnishing of police trousers and shirts; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Joseph's Man's Shop in the sum of $6,222.00 for 300 pairs of trousers and 450 shirts, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent 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 total bid of Joseph's Man's Shop in the sum of $6,222.00 for 300 pairs of police trousers and 450 police shirts, 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 Joseph's Man's Shop. 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, W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with International Aerial Mapping Company for the accomplishment of aerial photography for the proposed Missouri Pacific Boulevard and the Colorado River area upon the terms and with the conditions set forth in the proposal of said International Aerial Mapping Company attached to this resolution and made a part hereof for all purposes. (Contract attached) City of Austin Department of Public Works CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. ! こ C Municipal Building Austin, Texas This agreement made and entered into by and between THE CITY OF AUSTIN, hereinafter referred to as City, and INTERNATIONAL AERIAL MAPPING COMPANY, whose address is 127 Airport Blvd., San Antonio, hereinafter referred to as Company. The City hereby contracts for services of Company to accomplish aerial photography and the furnishing of contract prints to a scale of 1" =-200', screened Chronaflex Plan and Profile Sheets to a scale of 1" = 40' with five profiles read and plotted on the above sheets. Mosaics to a scale of 1" = 40'. Aerial photography to be accomplished subsequent to the date of this Contract at contact scale of 1" = 200'. To afford stereoscopic study of the contactt prints, the forward overlap shall average 60%, and forward overlap of less than 55%, or more than 65% shall be rejected. ITEM 1. Plan and Profile sheets on screened Chronaflex with photo image printed for reverse reading on the emulsion side to a scale of 1" = 40', and the photo image to cover 400' in width, and 1200' in length, with a total of 1" to 3" end lap to adjacent sheets. With five profiles plotted thereon at 40' intervals and breaks. Profiles to be located on Center Line of Missouri Pacific Railroad and 50' and 100' each side of same. These sheets will be prepared in accordance with vertical standard map accuracies, and photographic detail on same will be equal to or better than samples furnished the City. Chronaflex Plan and Profile sheets and contact prints per mile $475.00. ITEM 1 A. Plan and profile sheets on screened Chronaflex without profile indicated thereon to a scale of 1" = 40'. Center of sheets to be on Center Line of Missouri Pacific Railroad immediately adjacent to area indicated in item 1. Plan and profile sheets and contact prints per mile $175.00. ITEM 2. Horizontal and vertical control necessary for accomplishing Item 1 $125.00 ITEM 2 A. Horizontal control necessary for accomplishing Item 1 A. $ 80.00 Per Mile Per Mile All profiles will be read on our first order Santoni Stereocartograph Model IV. ITEM 3. Photography to a scale of 1" = 200' and preparation of mosaics to a scale of 1" = 40' for three areas. The areas being four to five linear miles along the Colorado River, an area extending for approximately eight to ten blocks covering Riverside Drive, and another area located Northwest and comprising a total of approximately 1600' in length. For these areas original mosaics will be prepared to a scale of 1" = 40', and a total width of 40" to be mounted on linen. Mosaics will be copied to a scale of 1 to 1 and re-printed on single weight paper and re-mounted on linen. Delivery items to the City will be the original mosaics, copy prints, and contact prints. Original mosaics, copy prints and contact prints per mile $96.00 Commencement. The company shall commence photographic work on the first suitable flying day after receipt of notification of contract avard. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: こ Photography-- A. Quality of photographs and mosaics shall be clear and sharp in detail and of average uniform density; free from clouds, cloud shadows, light streaks, static marks and other blemishes. B. Each vertical negative shall be marked clearly with the date of photography and number of exposure. A symbol or initials will also be indicated on each negative, symbol to be determined by the City. C. Contact prints -- Contact prints from the vertical negatives shall be made without mask, on double weight semi-matte paper free from Chemical stains and should be trimmed to the photographic image. D. Title block -- A suitable type set title block shall be included on the white mask placed around the image area. A proof copy of the contractor's recommended title shall be submitted to the City for approval. The Company will be responsible for undamaged delivery of the mosaic. Conditions 1. Company guarantees and warrants the work performed hereunder, together with all materials and supplies furnished by Company in connection there- with to be free from any and all defects. 2. Company agrees to pay and satisfy all claims for labor and material employed or used in anywise by it/him in connection with the work performed hereunder for City as herein contemplated, and to permit no liens of any kind to be fixed upon or against the property of City by Company's employees, agents, superintendents, laborers, mechanics or materialmen, and agrees to indemnify, protect and save City harmless from and against all such claims and liens. Company agrees that upon completion of the work it will furnish City with proof satisfactory to City that there are no unsatisfied claims for labor or material, or injuries to persons or property. 3. All work shall be performed in a neat workmanlike manner and shall meet with the approval of City's inspectors. No payment shall be made for any work which does not meet with such approval. The detailed manner and method of performing the work is under the control of Company. City having an interest only in the results obtained, and Company is an Independent Company as to all work performed hereunder. All work shall be turned over to City free and clear of all liens, claims and demands. Company shall hold The City of Austin free, clear and harmless of and from any and all claims which may arise out of the performance of the work hereunder. Payment Payment will be made for each contract item at the unit or lump sum price of the items herein specified as the items are accepted upon receipt of proper certified invoices or vouchers. The City will accept or notify the Company of rejection of each of the items within a maximum period of 30 calendar days following delivery. Executed this day of 1960. INTERNATIONAL AERIAL MAPPING COMPANY 'Company ATTEST: Max Russ Assistant Secretary ATTEST: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS By George D. Hardy Vice-President and General Manager THE CITY OF AUSTIN By City Clerk The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "May 25, 1960 "Bids were received until 4:00 P.M., Thursday at the Office of the Marvin Turner Engineers for the installation of water and sanitary sewer mains in Roberts Terrace. The bids were opened and read in Mr. Turner's office, 3423 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas. The following is a tabulation of bids received: FIRM Karl Wagner, Inc. AMOUNT WORKING DAYS $11,532.00 45 12,890.00 45 13,207.50 50 13,678.60 13,704.10 Bland Construction Co. J. W. Fainter Glade Construction Co. Fairey - Simons T 50 40 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Karl Wagner, Inc. on their low bid of $11,532.00, with 45 working days. "Yours truly, (Sgd) Victor R. Schmidt, Jr. Superintendent, Water Distribution (Sgd) S. A. Garza, Superintendent Sanitary Sewer Division (Sgd) Albert R. Davis, Director Water and Sewer Department Approved By: W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS こ (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 12, 1960, for the installation of water and sanitary sewer mains in Roberts Terrace; and WHEREAS, the bid of Karl Wagner, Inc., in the sum of $11,532.00, 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, 4 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Karl Wagner, Inc., in the sum of $11,532.00, 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 Karl Wagner, Inc. 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: a THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves as: filling station site the property located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Duval Street and East 53rd Street, which property fronts 100.00 feet on Duval Street and 125.00 feet on East 53rd Street, being known as lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Block 25 of The Highlands in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said E. E. Naumann 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 E. E. Naumann 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: "May 26, 1960 "We, the undersigned, have considered the application of E. E. Naumann : こ درد ) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. 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 northeast corner of the intersection of Duval Street and East 53rd Street, which property fronts 100.00 feet on Duval Street and 125.00 feet on East 53rd Street, being known as lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Block 25 of The Highlands in the City of Austin, TravisCounty, Texas, and the property upon which this filling station is to be located is owned by E. E. Naumann and is under lease to Texaco, Inc. We hereby advise that the following conditions exist. "The property upon which this filling station is to be located is designated as Local Retail upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. "All drainage, natural or otherwise, from this filling station is to be disposed of in such a manner that such drainage will not flow across the sidewalk area into the street, and furthermore, shall not create a nuisance to others in the neighborhood. It is understood that the disposal of such drainage shall be entirely the responsibility of the property owner. Any waste connection to a storm sewer which 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 E. E. Naumann 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 liness to be approved by the City Building Inspector. That the applicant shall confer with the Department of Public Works as to future grades of the sidewalks and gutters on the adjacent streets before he starts any construction relative to the filling station. "(2) That only underground tanks shall be used, and that all pumps shall be so located that it will be impracticable to service motor vehicles therefrom while said motor vehicles are standing on any part of a sidewalk, street, or alley. "(3) That the gasoline tanks, pumps, and all equipment used in connection with the storage and handling of gasoline shall be an approved type and shall bear the label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and that all construction of the filling station improvements shall be in accordance with the Building Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, the Filling Station Ordinance, and in accordance with the ordinance prohibiting the disposal of commercial water or oils upon the City Streets. "(4) That the grades of the station shall be such that no waste water or oils or any floor washings shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area and that all of said oils and water shall be concentrated into a combined grease and sand trap which shall be constructed in accordance with our standard plan 2-H - 146. "(5) That all filling station improvements, pump islands, driveways, ramps, gutters, sidewalks, and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant as set forth upon the plan, hereto attached, which こ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. plan bears the Department of Public Works file number 2 - H - 1754. "(6) Expansion joints shall be constructed as shown upon the plan, hereto attached, marked 2 - H - 1754 and shall be of the premoulded type. "(7) When the owner considers that he has complied with all the requirements of the City of Austin for filling stations, he shall apply for a final inspection, and upon approval, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certification of Operation before such filling station can be put into service. ))))) "Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works (Sgd) Dick T. Jordan Building Official" The motion, seconded by Councilman Bechtol, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) '. WHEREAS, on May 19, 1960, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with the Travis County Society for Crippled Children leasing certain property to said Society; and, WHEREAS, the Austin Cerebral Palsy Center was the name of the non-profit corporation holding title to the properties and performing the duties for the furnishing of treatment to persons suffering from Cerebral Palsy and had succeeded to all of the rights, titles and interests of the Travis County Society for Crippled Children in the property locally known as theAustin Cerebral Palsy Center at 919 West 28-1/2 Street; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on behalf of the City of Austin with the Austin Cerebral Palsy Center instead of the Travis County Society for Crippled Children in accordance with the terms and provisions of that certain contract, a copy of which is attached to this resolution and made a part hereof for all purposes. (Contract attached) THE STATE OF TEXAS ( COUNTY OF TRAVIS I This AGREEMENT made and executed by and between the City of Austin, Texas, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called the City, and the Austin Cerebral Palsy Center, a benevolent and charitable corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Texas, with its CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. principal office in Austin, Travis County, Texas, hereinafter called the Center, WITNESSETH: こ ) I. In consideration of the covenants and agreements herein undertaken by the Center, the City does hereby lease, demise, and let unto the Center, and the Center does hereby hire and lease from the City the hereinafter described tract of land, together with all improvements located thereon, to-wit: Said tract of land being out of and a part of Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, lc, and ld, Block 1, of James Byrne's Subdivision, and which tract of land is also out of and a part of Outlot 71, Division D of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, said James Byrne's Subdivision being a subdivision of a portion of said Outlot 71, Division D according to a map or plat of said James Byrne's Subdivision of record in Book 3 at page 72 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, said tract of land being out of and a part of that certain tract of land conveyed to the City of Austin, a municipal corporation in Travis County, Texas by warranty deed dated October 18, 1929 of record in Volume 442 at page 449 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, said tract of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin at the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land, same being on the north line of said Lot 2, Block 1 of James Byrne's Subdivision and the south line of West 28th 1/2 Street, and from which point of beginning an iron pipe at the northeast corner of said Lot 2 bears in an easterly direction 94.77 feet; THENCE, with the east line of the herein described tract of land as fenced and used upon the ground, S 4º 15' Wat 200.00 feet passing an iron pin in the south line of said Lot 5 in all a distance of 313.03 feet to an iron pin at the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the south line of the herein described tract of land, S 35° 50' W 45.99 feet to the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land, same being the most southerly corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the west line of the herein described tract of land, N 29° 20' W 183.15 feet to an iron pin in a curve whose angle of intersection is 35° 57' whose radius is 567.88 feet and whose tangent distance is 184.24 feet, same being the east line of Shoal Creek Blvd. and which iron pin is on the south line of said Lot 1c of Byrne's Subdivision; THENCE, with said curving east line of Shoal Creek Blvd. to the right in a northerly direction to an iron pin at the point of tangency of said curve; THENCE, N 6° 37' E 1.56 feet to an iron pin at the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land, same being on the south line of West 28 1/2 Street; こ ن ن CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS THENCE, with the south line of West 28 1/2 Street, same being the north line of said Lots le, ld and Lot 2 Block 1 of said Byrne's Subdivision, in an easterly direction 152.19 feet to the point of beginning. II. This lease shall exist and continue for a term of fifty (50) years, beginning the 1st day of May, 1960, and terminating the 30th day of April, 2010, unless sooner terminated as herein provided. III. In consideration of the foregoing, the Center agrees to conduct in and upon said leased premises, without cost or expense to the City, a Treatment and Recreational Center without charge for persons afflicted with cerebral palsy and such other crippling diseases as the parties hereto may hereafter determine can be treated adequately at such Center. IV. Said Center shall be operated under rules and regulations to be adopted by the Center, but the Center agrees to furnish the City such reports upon the operation of the Center as from time to time may be requested by the City. V. The Center agrees to hold the City of Austin harmless from any and all damages which may accrue to any person in, upon or about the leased premises. VI. This lease shall terminate immediately if said property shall be used for purposes other than those hereinabove described, or if Center should fail to perform any of its covenants and agreements hereunder. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed in duplicate by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, this the day of , 1960. ATTEST: City Clerk CITY OF AUSTIN By W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager AUSTIN CEREBRAL PALSY CENTER By THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as the act and deed of the City of Austin for the (. こ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of office, on this the , 1960. Notary Public in and for Travis County, Texas day of THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS I BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared _, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as the act and deed of the Austin Cerebral Palsy Center, and as thereof, and for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of office, on this the , 1960. - day of Notary Public in and for Travis County, Texas The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None MR. TRUEMAN O'QUINN appeared with respect to a refund contract for NELSON PUETT for water and sewer mains in Allandale Terrace, Section 1, asking that such a contract be signed and delivered. The City Manager reviewed the developments in this respect, and the drainage arrangements in Shoal Creek that were to be worked out, but never were. He stated that the engineer for Mr. Puett had proposed that Mr. Puett pay only 39% of the cost of improving the drainage way, because only 39% was on the land being subdivided; but it was the city's view that since the drainageway would serve both sides equally, the amount of participation would be 50%, the same percentage that would be required under the present policy. | While this was under consideration, approval of a refund contract with Mr. Puett was given. However, no settlement was reached on the drainage, and Mr. Puett wrote a letter stating that since his offer of 39% was not accepted, that he was relieved of any responsibility in this drainage work. The City Manager stated he then reported to the Council, and the Council rescinded its action on the refund contract. He said it would now be necessary for the Council to pass an ordinance authorizing him to sign a contract. MR. O'QUINN stated Mr. Puett, under the contract, had done about $30,000 of work. Mr. O'Quinn reviewed the negotiations, and stated the city was obligated under the refund contract; and that Mr. Puett said he would renew his offer to pay 39%. The City Attorney stated that no contract was ever entered into, in this case; and he gave history of the development of the subdivision. The City Manager read the contract provision as it pertained to drainage. The Council discussed the drainage problems from Mr. Puett's other subdivision that was yet to be worked out. Councilman Bechtol asked that information be furnished as to how much of the channel is located in this subdivision; how much work is こ درد : ت =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS involved on that portion of the channel within the subdivision; and the drainage area of this subdivision. Mr. O'Quinn stated he would check with Mr. Puett and see if he would pay $6,000 for his part. The Council postponed decision until the check was made. Later in the meeting, Mr. O'Quinn submitted the following letter: "The City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas "May 26, 1960 "Re: Refund Contract Allandale Terrace, Section 1 (Nelson Puett, Jr.) - "Gentlemen: "This is to advise that I am authorized by Mr. Nelson Puett, Jr. to inform the City Council that at the time a contract is made for improvement of the drainage channel on Shoal Creek along the east side of Allandale Terrace, Section 1, Mr. Puett will pay to the City of Austin as his part of the cost of such project the sum of $6,000.00. "But in this connection it is understood that the City Council will take appropriate and necessary action to authorize and direct the City Manager to execute the refund contract heretofore authorized on August 27, 1959, on Allandale Terrace, Section 1 (Ordinance No. 590827E), and that the City Manager will promptly execute this refund contract and cause it to be delivered to Mr. Puett or to me acting for Mr. Puett. "Yours very truly, (Sgd) Trueman O'Quinn Trueman O'Quinn" After discussion, Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH NELSON PUETT, JR.; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; 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 motton, 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 C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. 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. The City Manager submitted a letter from Southern Union Gas Company amending the contract for gas for the power plant as it pertained to reading the meters and checking the gas company on the measurements of the gas, as follows: "City of Austin Municipal Building Austin, Texas "Attention: Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. "Gentlemen: City Manager 'May 18, 1960 "Please refer to the Natural Gas Contract with our Company, covering the purchase and sale of gas for use in the City's power plants, which was executed by the City off April 11, 1960. When our Company's first monthly bill under this contract was rendered to the City for the period April 12 - April 30, 1960, certain difficulties were encountered by the City's electric department in attempting to reconcile the volumes of gas reflected thereby with the volumes indicated as having been purchased for delivery to the City's power plants from our supplier, United Gas Pipe Line Company, under our contract with that Company dated March 18, 1960. On May 12, 1960, a meeting was held between representatives of the City and of our Company in an effort to resolve these difficulties in a mutually acceptable manner. The purpose of this letter is to confirm the verbal agreements which were reached at that time. "So long as all gas delivered by Southern Union Gas Company to the City of Austin pursuant to the aforesaid contract executed by the City on April 11, 1960 (herein called the "City Contract") is purchased by Southern Union from United Gas Pipe Line Company pursuant to Southern Union's aforesaid contract with said supplier dated March 18, 1960 (herein called the "United Contract"), there shall be disregarded the provisions respecting the measurement of gas which appear in Article IV of the City Contract, and all gas delivered to the City under the City Contract shall be measured in accordance with the provisions of Article III and Exhibit "C" of the United Contract, as heretofore furnished to the City. During the same period of time, the pressure of 14.65 lbs per square inch specified in the definition of "cubic foot of gas" in subsection (c) of Article I of the City Contract shall be disregarded and, consistently with the provisions of Article I, Section 3, of the United Contract, a pressure of 14.9 lbs per square inch shall be utilized in lieu thereof for all purposes of the City Contract. "If the foregoing correctly states the City's understanding of this matter, please execute all copies of this letter in the space provided below CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: and return two of such copies to us for our files, after which this letter will constitute a binding agreement between our Company and the City. "Very truly yours, SOUTHERN UNION GAS COMPANY こ May By ) C By N. P. Chesnutt Vice President and Operating Manager "APPROVED AND ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN 1960 W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" The City Manager said he recommended the amendment. Councilman White moved that the contract be amended as set out in the letter and recommended by the City Manager. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White, Noes: None Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Councilman Bechtol, Mayor Miller The City Manager submitted a sketch showing the proposed swimming pool site at Bartholomew Park and an alternate site (sketch on following page) and he recommended the alternate site. Councilman Bechtol moved that the City Manager be instructed to work this out with the Director of Recreation and Engineer to locate the pool at the alternate site. The motion, seconded by Councilman Palmer, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The City Manager stated that the Council had authorized proceeding with the plans for this pool at Bartholomew Park; and it was his recommendation that since MARVIN TURNER ENGINEERS had made the plans for the Northwest Pool that he be employed to do the work on this pool. Mr. Turner was to try to use the plans to fit them in with this location. MR. TURNER stated if they could do a site adaption job, it would be one fee; if additional work had to be done it would be another fee, but it would not exceed the fee for which he did the work before. The City Manager stated the bathhouse should be designed much smaller than the other one, and this would call for complete design for the bathhouse. Councilman Bechtol moved to employ MARVIN TURNER ENGINEERS subject to the City Manager's approving the fee. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bechtol, Palmer, Perry, White, Mayor Miller Noes: None The Council recessed at 12:30, until 3:00 P.M. つ n! - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BIST STREET FIRE STATION AOMINIS PATIOR car- TOWER. HA WEAR HL 121 BARTHOLOMEW PARK MAS SPALE MANGAR ALT SMMHING DOL SITE PROPOSED SWIMNIN POOL SITE IH BADCO INFO 21 CAL PHONE NUMDE AVARON PR Arunas Comman MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUSTIN. TEXAS ☆ 0001 Phare Mo .... SON Ci ว RECESSED MEETING CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS- 3:00 Ρ.Μ. At 3:00 P. M. the Council resumed its business. Increase in the fees being charged by Mr. Kinser at the Pitch & Putt Golf Course were discussed. No action was taken. The Assistant City Manager submitted a recommendation from the Director of Recreation regarding the concessionnaire at Rosewood Park, recommending CALVIN TAYLOR, and setting the charge at 10% of the gross receipts, and listing the prices of ice-cream bars, and candies, etc., at 74 in comparison to 104 at Barton Springs. Councilman Bechtol stated he thought 10% of the gross receipts too little as the City's compensation; that he would go along with 15 or 20, but not this 10%. Councilman Perry moved that the recommendation of the Director of Recreation on the concessionnaire at Rosewood Park be accepted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White Noes: Councilman Bechtol Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Mayor Miller Councilman White asked that the Council be informed from time to time how this was working out. The Assistant City Manager submitted a request from DAVID WILSON, CHAIRMAN JUNE DAIRY COMMITTEE, to admit any child up to 12 years of age free at any of the city pools, with the presentation of any dairy product label, and the admissions would be paid for by the local Dairy Committee. This would be on June 6th. Councilman Perry that this request be approved for another year. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Palmer, Perry, White Noes: Councilman Bechtol* Not in Council Room when vote was taken: Mayor Miller *Councilman Bechtol made the following statement for the record: "I am opposed to the City subsidizing any individual, and also opposed to the City's participation in any publicity campaign of a private company." Councilman Perry moved that the use of the following buildings be granted as sites for the Second Primary Election to be held June 4, 1960: PAN AMERICAN RECREATION CENTER DORIS MILLER AUDITORIUM - - Precinct 122 Precinct 125 GOVALLE FIRE STATION, 829 Airport Blvd. - Precinct 127 FIRE STATION 201 West 30th Street - - Precinct 228 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.. こ درد The Assistant City Manager reported that the Highway Department had begun routing traffic on East Avenue between 3rd and 8th Street on the west frontage street, and closed the east frontage street while under construction. In order to make four lanes of traffic, it was necessary to install no-parking signs on each side of the west frontage street between Third and Eighth Streets. He stated the no-parking would be in effect for about six months. The Assistant City Manager stated that the Parks and Recreation Board had recommended naming the East District Park, "OAK SPRINGS PARK". No action was taken by the Council. The Council heard the report of MR. JOHN G. STEINLE, Management Consultant, on Brackenridge Hospital. Present from the Hospital Advisory Board were MR. GUY DORSEY, MR. JOHN SIMPSON, DR. JOHN BARCLAY, MR. PAGE KEETON, and DR. M. D. McCAULEY; the Hospital Administrator, MR. A. V. CRANDALL; Past Chief of Staff, DR. R. O. SWEARINGEN, and DR. FREDRICK LOWRY. MR. JOHN C. STEINLE, in introduction of his report, made several comments and general recommendations. He stated, of the hospitals he had observed, the quality of care at Brackenridge was the best that he had seen in Texas; and of the many hospitals throughout the United States the quality of care, with the exception of one or two very fine medical school-teaching institutions, was second to none. In discussion the wage levels of the top administrators, he said he was surprised that the high quality of people in the city government could be maintained. As a general recommendation regarding establishing a separate district hospital, Mr. Steinle said that one of the objectives would be to maintain the competent leadership, which he had found here; but in the establishment of a separate district hospital, it would not be possible to utilize the good accounting personnel, purchasing personnel and equipment, Personnel Department, the City Manager and his Assistant. It would be ill advised to consider establishing a separate District Hospital, as the administration now is superior to what a district hospital could develop and buy itself. Other general recommendations set out fully in the report, covered the organization and functions of an Advisory Board, a very detailed study of the long-range hospital needs in the community and surrounding area, as there were many people and a number of physicians who think there is a need now for major expansion at Brackenridge; and setting up a cost accounting system. He stated that MR. ALFRED KURTZ would give detailed recommendations. MR. ALFRED KURTZ pointed out specific recommendations in the report, beginning with Chapter 2, covering statistics and controls, the type of statistics to accumulate, and the type of costs to be accumulated. He made recommen- dations regarding charges in the Pharmacy, operating room, X-ray department, which is under contract; and in the inpatient centers. The City Manager stated the difference between charges and costs are not as great now as the report would reflect, as last year's figures were used and rates have been increased since then. Councilman White stated he had made a study on the pharmacy operations as concerning indigent patients, and he had mentioned sometime ago that a nominal =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. sum should be charged for all of this medicine taken out by those having clinic cards. Councilman Bechtol stated the Council was being told the cost exceeded the income in the private patients, and asked if the hospital were being run as efficiently as it should be, and if the costs were in line. He said it seemed there would be two methods: (1) to cut the costs and (2) to increase the income. Councilman Perry made inquiry in the pharmacy charges as to whether or not they were higher than private pharmacies; and if so, should they be lower than private pharmacies. The City Manager stated that the Hospital does not sell pre- scriptions to people who are not patients in the hospital; nor does it permit pharmacists to sell drugs to people who are inpatients in the hospital. MR. KURTZ went into detail on Chapter III, pertaining to the organization, and strongly recommended that a position of Director of Medical Education be set up, and suggested his duties and an approximate salary, and pointed out the advantages in efficiency and economy. DR. R. O. SWEARINGEN, Past Chief of Staff, endorsed this recommendation and made further explanations of what such a doctor could do in directing interns and in developing medical education and teaching. Chapter 4 was discussed, and Mr. Kurtz pointed out a possible $15,000 annual savings in the purchase of food. He made comments on the set-up of the stock room, on personnel as to overtime and time cards, on making charges for each telephone call made by the patient--either a charge per call or flat rate to cover, and recommended a study of using jacs or metering system before a flat rate is installed. Standards for eligibility were suggested and discussed. It was stated Боте 2200 family clinic cards were issued. This area was gone into in much detail. Dr. Swearingen looked for more grey-area patients as costs of the hospital go up. Chapter VI, The Radiology Department, was gone over by the Consultants with particular emphasis on the contract. Councilman Palmer said that some statement of policy should be made concerning the contract. Comments on Chapter VII covered the student nursing education, with the recommendation that students pay their own tuition for courses at the University, which were not offered in the school of nursing; and that the standards would have to be raised. In Chapter 8, Mr. Kurtz pointed out an excessive cost of $113,000 in connection with x-ray and laboratory services, for patients treated by interns as compared to patients treated by physicians. He stated it was their belief that the Director of Medical Education would mean quite a savings in this department. As to the Tuberculosis Sanatorium, Mr. Kurtz stated the recommendations were to include this in the long-range master plan. Brief discussion of the cafeteria was held, and it was noted that meal costs should be increased 20%. The long range plan was mentioned again. Dr. Swearingen urged such a plan, and stated the shortage of hospital beds were already being noted, and he did not think private enterprise would be able to furnish the necessary beds. ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS At Mayor Pro-tem Palmer's request, Mr. Kurtz set out the disadvantages of a creation of a district hospital as follows: 1. It would be an extra taxing body on either the city or county. 2. The Hospital would have to furnish $45,000 utilities, which are now being furnished. 3. The City furnishes accounting, purchasing, and personnel functions estimated at $47,000. $100,000 of expenses that are absorbed by the City that would have to be added to the hospital. 4. Skills needed which could not be obtained; and if they are obtained, there would be duplication of something already done by the city, 1.e. Extensive cost accounting system which could be absorbed. 5. The City Manager would not have control and direct supervision of the accounting system, and this exchange of service would not work out. 6. In this case, Mr. Steinle stated Austin had been blessed with good city government, and a good job had been done. Brackenridge is a good hospital, so why change it. MR. KURTZ reviewed Chapter 10--the Summary of recommendations. Mayor Pro-tem Palmer asked comments from the Hospital Board or Staff. DR. LOWRY commented on the cost of patients that come in as a result of assault. He asked that some study be made on that type of cost. DR. LASSISTER made inquiry about the costs of anesthesia. Mr. Steinle explained the source of his information. DR. BARCLAY stated he was interested in Dr. Lowry's suggested study of costs of assault patients. The Council thanked the consultants, and Councilman Bechtol suggested that the Hospital Board discuss the report, and the Council will study it, and then have a joint meeting. There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 6:30 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Mayor