CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting July 05, 1962 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 643 The meeting was called to order with Mayor Palmer presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Absent: None Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Rueben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works; Barent Rosen, Acting Chief of Police Invocation was brought by REV. WESLEY SIMS, JR., Bethany Christian Church. MR, JACK KING appeared before the Council and requested permission for a Fireworks Display at the Capitol Plaza Shopping Center. Mr. King was asked to clear this with the Fire Marshal, as they would have to meet all the regulations and safeguards. Later in the meeting, the City Manager stated they had received a report from the Fire Marshal and the request had been cleared. Councilman White moved that permission be granted for a Fireworks Display tonight (July 5th) at Capitol Plaza Shopping Center. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None MR. ARTHUR DEWITTY, REV. WESLEY SIMS and REV. BUCK, spokesmen for an East Austin group, protested the manner in which Dr. Everett Givens was admitted to Brackenridge Hospital on June 25th. Specific admissions to the hospital were cited by the City Manager, City Attorney and Council Members and it was brought out that there is a shortage of rooms at the hospital and emergency patients have to take rooms that are available at the time they are admitted. The group objected to the unwritten segregation policy and the subtle forms of segregation that exist in the hospital. They asked that the racial identification on the admission cards be removed as knowing a person's race is not necessary for medical treatment. The Mayor stated it was necessary to have records. The City Manager stated the policy of the hospital does not involve segregation but is based on medical need and ability to pay. Councilman Perry asked the City Manager to check and see if it were necessary to have the identification of color on CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 644 the admission cards and if it could be removed. Councilman Perry stated it was the policy of the Council that the Hospital be integrated and he asked that a check be made. Mayor Palmer stated the City of Austin had integrated its facilities and was proud of the lack of incidents here. MR. and MRS. VOLNEY WILLIAMS, 802 Wayside Drive, inquired of the Council what could be done about their property at 1508 Riverside Drive (J.B. Brannon property). Mr. and Mrs. Williams were advised this was not a Council matter and they should see their own attorney. Councilman Shanks moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of June 28, 1962, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilmen Armstrong, White (As they were absent part of the time from the Meeting of June 28) Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO TEXAS PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTING PLANT AND SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIMITATIONS UPON AND UNDER WHICH SUCH FRANCHISE SHALL BE EXERCISED", WHICH ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON THE 12TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1948, AND IS RECORDED AT LENGTH IN ORDINANCE BOOK "N", PAGES 254-267, INCLUSIVE OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 3, SECTION 5, AND SECTION 7 OF SAID ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Perry No action was taken on a temporary permit for a boat dock for the GONDOLIER MOTEL. - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 645 Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 11.67, 11.68 AND 11.73 OF ARTICLE VII, CHAPTER 11 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN SHALL HENCEFORTH RECEIVE AND ACT UPON ALL APPLICATIONS FOR, AND REVOCATIONS OF, PERMITS FOR FILLING STATIONS AND GASOLINE STORAGE PLANTS; AND REWRITING SECTION 11.69 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN APPELLATE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASES WHERE A PERMIT IS EITHER REFUSED OR REVOKED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Armstrong The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman Armstrong The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer brought up the following zoning application deferred from last week: ST. JOHNS CORPORATION By The Marvin Turner Engineers 5904-6600 Airport Blvd. Rear of 6201-6509 Ches- terfield Avenue; and Rear of 100-306 E. and 100-302 West Skyview Rd. (As amended) MR. RICHARD BAKER represented the applicants. From "A" Residence To "C" Commercial (as amended) NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission RECOMMENDED "C" Commercial except 50' on the South Discussion was held on the opening of Denson Drive; construction of a bridge; plat restrictions and covenants; and recommendation of the Planning Commission. Councilman Shanks moved that the Council grant the change to "B" Residence for the South 50' and "C" Commercial for the remainder of the property. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Perry The Mayor announced that the change had been granted "B" Residence for the South 50' and "C" Commercial for the remainder of the property and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 646 Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH A-REALTY COMPANY, 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 motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer 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 Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following or dinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH AUSTEX DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD. 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 motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer 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 Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 647 carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH GREENWOOD PROPERTIES, INCORPORATED, 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 motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following fote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer 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 Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 12.42 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 648 Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 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 Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman White introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 13.99 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. The motion; seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 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 Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: (1) THE SOUTH 50 FEET OF THE WEST 124.6 FEET, LESS THE WEST 20 FEET OF LOT 12, LIVE OAK GROVE ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2603 SOUTH FIRST STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (2) THE WEST 20 FEET OF THE EAST 78 FEET OF LOT 8, BLOCK D, MANOR HILL ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3224 MANOR ROAD, FROM "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (3) 100 X 138 FEET OF OUTLOT 67, DIVISION "D", ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2804-2806 RIO GRANDE STREET, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (4) THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF LOTS 2, 3, 5 AND 6, BLOCK 3, GROOMS ADDITION, _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 649 LOCALLY KNOWN AS 301-303 AND 307-309 EAST 30TH STREET AND 2901-2909 AND 2917-2921 SAN JACINTO BOULEVARD, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (5) LOT 13, BLOCK 1, D. W. BOULDIN ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1405 SOUTH FIRST STREET AND 504-508 WEST ELIZABETH STREET FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (6) THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 8, HABICHT SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1305 (1303) CHICON STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Armstrong moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman White The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Armstrong moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman White The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Armstrong moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: THE NORTH 177 FEET OF THE EAST ONE-HALF OF LOT 8, AND THE NORTH 177 FEET OF THE WEST 42.5 FEET OF LOT 9, RIDGETOP GARDENS, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1313-1317 EAST 52ND STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Armstrong moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 650 seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman White The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Armstrong moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman White The motion The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Armstrong moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: APPROXIMATELY 2270 SQUARE FEET OF LAND OUT OF AND A PART OF LOTS 9, 10 AND 11, COLORADO RIVER PARK, LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF 1001 SOUTH INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Armstrong moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman White The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Armstrong moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman White The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Armstrong moved that =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 651 the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "June 29, 1962 "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager City of Austin "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M., Friday, June 29, 1962 at the Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department for the construction of the Williamson Creek Sanitary Sewer Section II, Interregional Highway to Alamo Heights Lift Station. Bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room, Municipal Building. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "Firm Amount Working Days Karl Wagner, Incorporated $220,818.40 220 Glade Construction Co., Ft. Worth 241,915.30 140 Austin Engineering Company 243,740.45 220 Bland Construction Company 257,933.75 190 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Karl Wagner, Incorporated on their low bid of $220,818.40 with 220 working days. "Yours truly, s/ S. A. Garza, Superintendent Sanitary Sewer Division s/ Albert R. Davis, Director Water and Sewer Department" Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 29, 1962, for the construction of the Williamson Creek Sanitary Sewer Section II, Interregional Highway to Alamo Height Lift Station; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Karl Wagner, Incorporated, in the sum of $220,818.40, was the lowest bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of the Water and Sewer Department of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 652 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Karl Wagner, Incorporated, in the sum of $220,818.40 be, and the same is hereby accepted, and that W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract, on behalf of the City of Austin, with Karl Wagner, Incorporated. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "July 3, 1962 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager City of Austin P. 0. Box 1160 Austin 64, Texas "Dear Sir: "In accordance with the verbal recommendations which I had previously made to the Council and to you, the City of Austin prepared specifications entitled Contract No. C-94, for Rebuilt Machine Tool Equipment. These tools consist of one Gear Head Engine Lathe, one Radial Drill and one Hydraulic Shaper. Specifications require that the tools furnished "will be capable of preforming work equal to its original capability when new." Invitations were sent to the following: Rebuilders Machinery Sales, Inc. Lone Star Machinery Company Simmons Machine Tool Corp. "The bids were received and publicly opened by the Director of Electric Utility at 10:00 A.M., June 28, 1962. Only one bid was received, which was submitted by Simmons Machine Tool Corp. This bid conformed in all respects to the specifications and prices were as follows: One (1) Geared Head Engine Lathe $27,265.00 One (1) Radial Drill ITEM I. ITEM II. ITEM III. One (1) Hydraulic Shaper 16,980.00 9,980.00 "These prices are all substantially below the price of new equipment. I, therefore, recommend that the contract be awarded to Simmons Machine Tool Corporation for Item I, II, & III above for the price of $54,225.00 "APPROVED: s/ D. C. Kinney "Yours truly, D. C. Kinney, Director Electric Utility" BROWN & ROOT, INC. By: s/ D. N. Higgins D. N. Higgins, Chief Power Engineer CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 653 Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 28, 1962, for rebuilt tool equipment consisting of one gear head engine lathe, on radial drill and one hydraulic shaper; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Simmons Machine Tool Corporation, in the total sum of $54,225.00 for the above three items, was the lowest bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Chief Power Engineer and by the Director, Electric Utility, of the City of Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Simmons Machine Tool Corporation, in the total sum of $54,225.00 be, and the same is hereby accepted, and that W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract, on behalf of the City, with Simmons Machine Tool Corporation. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "July 3, 1962 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager City of Austin P. 0. Box 1160 Austin 64, Texas "Dear Sir: "At 10:00 A.M., June 28, 1962, the Director of Electric Utility publicly opened bids for Contract No. C-94A, Engine Lathe & Accessories. The following bids were received: Machinery Sales & Supply $4,625.10 Briggs-Weaver Machinery Co. 4,455.00 C. J. Harter, Machinery 7,141.48 Well Machinery & Supply Co. 4,346.00 Wessendorft, Nelms & Co. 4,388.06 Wessendorf, Nelms & Co. Alternate bid 8,060.00 "All bids are in conformance with specifications and all deliveries were satisfactory. I, therefore, recommend that Contract No. C-94A be awarded to the low bidder, Well Machinery & Supply Co., for one Engine Lathe and Accessories in the amount of $4,346.00. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 654 "APPROVED: s/ D. C. Kinney D. C. Kinney, Director Electric Utility" "Yours truly, BROWN & ROOT, INC. BY: s/ D. N. Higgins D. N. Higgins, Chief Power Engineer Councilman Shanks moved that the bid of Well Machinery & Supply Company for one engine lathe and accessories in the amount of $4,346.00 be accepted and that W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be authorized to execute a contract, on behalf of the City, with Well Machinery & Supply Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council recessed at 12:00 Noon until 1:30 P.M. RECESSED MEETING 1:30 P.M. At 1:30 P.M. the Council resumed its business. The City Manager recommended that four employees whose salaries do not fall under the city's new general pay raise policy, be included in the general raise. These were Mrs. Eva P. Maxwell, curator at O. Henry Museum; Mrs. J. W. Rutland, curator of Elizabet Ney Museum; Blondie Pharr, director of Caswell Tennis Center; and Felix George, golf pro at Hancock Park Golf Course. Councilman Shanks moved that their base salaries be raised in accordance with the City Manager's recommendation. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Armstrong stated he felt pay increases should be justified and inquired about increased efficiency among the employees. The City Manager stated loss of efficiency in the past was caused by low salaries, as the city had been training employees and they would leave for better paying jobs and new employees would have to be trained. He stated there was a definite guide now for a merit increase and the Department Heads had been asked to use these for the giving or not giving a merit increase. Councilman Armstrong moved that the Council set the City Manager's salary for the balance of the fiscal year beginning July 6th at $5443, and his annual salary be increased to $19,000 per year. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 655 The Mayor and Council Members commended the CITY MANAGER noting he has jurisdiction over a tremendous power plant, a city abattoir, a hospital, cemeteries and many other things which other cities do not have and they felt he merited the increase. Councilman The City Manager recommended three other salary adjustments. White moved that the following salaries be set as recommended by the City Manager City Clerk Assistant City Clerk Clerk of Corporation Court $6400 a year 4800 a year 6400 a year The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council discussed the use of the Auditorium and Coliseum by the Aqua Festival. It was informally agreed the Festival would be charged the regular rate. There was some conflict in the time that was needed by the Festival and other persons having already rented the Auditorium or Coliseum. The Assistant City Manager was asked to co-ordinate this. The City Manager filed with the Council the Electric Monthly Progress Report for June and noted that the Water and Sewer Progress Report had been sent out with the agenda. The Assistant City Manager, Mr. Jim Wilson, submitted a request from Mr. Mac Hull, stating they were to have a circus on November 9th and they would like to have a ticket booth in front of the Austin Hotel for one month before the circus. Councilman Shanks moved that WEST LAKE HILLS OPTIMIST CLUB be granted permission to have a ticket booth in front of the Austin Hotel (7th and Congress Avenue) for one month, subject to their making arrangements with the Hotel. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council discussed briefly the request of Texas Automatic Sprinklers, Inc. to install a system to provide lines. Mr. Albert Davis, Director of Water and Sewer, stated the city has no policy against serving them outside the city limits if they are willing to pay the whole amount for the installation and are willing to give an easement. The Council asked Mr. Davis to talk with them and work something out. The Mayor referred to Col. Vance Murphy a letter regarding the return of the 49th Division. The Mayor noted that COL. WILCOX had been transferred from Bergstrom Field, and the City Attorney was asked to bring in a Resolution next Thursday = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 656 commending Col. Wilcox. The Assistant City Manager was asked to contact the Chamber of Commerce and ask them to handle a welcome address to the American Legion, Thursday, July 27th at 10:00 A.M. The Mayor also noted a welcome address to the Pecan Growers for Tuesday, July 10th. The Mayor filed two letters from the HOUSING AUTHORITY of the City of Austin advising the City of their estimate of the amount of payments in lieu of taxes for the housing projects for the elderly. The letters were as follows: "The Hon. Lester E. Palmer Municipal Building Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Mayor: "June 15, 1962 "The Housing Authority of the City of Austin is developing a housing project for the elderly at a tentatively approved site south of First Street and facing on Town Lake, pursuant to approvals already given by the City of Austin. These approvals were contained in a Resolution dated December 21, 1961, and a Cooperation Agreement dated December 21, 1961. "Section 402 of the Housing Act of 1954 (PL 560, 83rd Congress) amending the Housing Act of 1937, as amended, provides that prior to the execution of an Annual Contributions Contract, the Local Authority shall notify the governing body of the locality of its estimate of the annual amount of payments in lieu of taxes which will be made for the project and of the amount of taxes which would be levied if the property were privately owned. "We wish to advise you that our estimate of the amount of payments in lieu of taxes is $3,830.00 and of the amount of taxes which would be levied by the City and Schools were the property privately owned is estimated by the Local Authority at $33,997.00. "We find, upon checking Tax Records, that the amount of taxes now being assessed is $1,210.91, all of which is currently paid. "Yours very truly, HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN s/ Harmon J. Hodges Executive Director" "June 15, 1962 "The Hon. Lester E. Palmer Municipal Building Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Mayor: "The Housing Authority of the City of Austin is developing a housing project - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 657 for the elderly at a tentatively approved site immediately south of Rosewood Courts bounded on the east by Poquito Street, the south Peoples Street intersecting with Lincoln Street south to Hamilton Street and west to Chicon Street, pursuant to approvals already given by the City of Austin. These approvals were contained in a Resolution dated December 21, 1961, and a Cooperation Agreement dated December 21, 1961. "Section 402 of the Housing Act of 1954 (PL 560, 83rd Congress), amending the Housing Act of 1937, as amended, provides that prior to the execution of an Annual Contrubution Contract, the Local Authority shall notify the governing body of the locality of its estimate of the annual amount of payments in lieu of taxes which will be made for the project and the amount of taxes which would be levied if the property were privately owned. "We wish to advise you that our estimate of the amount of payments in lieu of taxes is $592.00 and of the amount of taxes which would be levied by the City and Schools were the property privately owned is estimated by the Local Authority at $4,901.00. "Any unpaid taxes at the time of acquisition will be paid by the Authority. "Yours very truly, HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN s/ Harmon J. Hodges Executive Director" Brook. The Mayor filed a letter from Margaret Sedberry, M.D., regarding Barrow The Mayor filed with the City Clerk a copy of General Liability Insurance for AUSTIN TRANSIT CORPORATION. The Mayor read two notes from CHIEF BOB MILES thanking the Council for the flower arrangement and their part in the T.V. sent to him. The Mayor read a letter from Mrs. Mike Butler, Chairman Houses and Buildings Committee, Texas State Historical Survey Committee, stating the ELIZABET NEY MUSEUM had been awarded the TEXAS HISTORICAL BUILDING MEDALLION, signifying its historical and cultural significance, and the Medallion would be delivered in a few days. Councilman Armstrong submitted a request from COUNTRY STORE for more frequent garbage pick-up. He stated they were willing to pay but they wanted their garbage picked more often. The Assistant City Manager was asked to contact Mr. Jimmy Card and to take care of this. Councilman Armstrong inquired if the City could help save the tree in front of Covert Co. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 658 Councilman Perry submitted a request from MR. FAGAN DICKSON to use the overflow from the effluent tanks. Brief discussion was held regarding the sale of the effluent. The City Manager was asked to make a report on this. The City Attorney brought up the offer of fill from the SEARS TRACT. Brief discussion was held and the Director of Public Works was asked to handle this. There being no further business, Councilman Armstrong moved that the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council adjourned at 3:15 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Grace Grace Monroe Assistant City Clerk APPROVED Lon to E. Palum ✓✓ Mayor