1205 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting August 02, 1962 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 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; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Invocation was delivered by FATHER MAURICE POWERS, St. Mary's Cathedral. MR. S. M. APPERSON stated a $15 Million Dollar research center was being constructed in California where scientists such as DR. JONAS SALK from all over the world can discuss and study diseases. Austin's contribution has been set at $7500.00, and this is a one-time drive. The Mayor proclaimed the month of August, 1962, as DR. JONAS SALK MONTH, the Council endorsing the proclamation by rising vote. MR. RICHARD PETTWAY appeared before the Council regarding the drive for the Memorial for Mayor Emeritus Tom Miller, and said it was fitting and appropriate that a Resolution be passed for this memorial. A young man appeared before the Council making two suggestions: one, that the exits on the Expressway should be marked better, and that perhaps using yellow lights would be the best; and two, in the east, all cars drive down the expressway with their lights off. The Mayor thanked him for bringing the suggestions to the Council and told him the control and marking of the Expressway was under the Highway Department, but this would be called to the attention of the Traffic and Transportation Department. The Police Chief reported that a green iridescent sign is under consideration. - CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 236 726 Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of July 26, 1962, be approved, with correction noted by Mayor Palmer. 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 31, 1962 "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Assessment Paving Contract No. 62-A-12 "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 31, 1962, for construction of approximately thirty-five blocks of pavement and accessories known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 62-A-12, consisting of 20 units. Lee Maners $59,091.81 R. B. Bowden Construction Company 60,241.20 Giesen & Latson Construction Company, Inc. 64,501.30 J. W. Steelman, Inc. 65,924.73 Ed H. Page 76,948.03 63,659.50 City's Estimate "I recommend that Lee Maners with his low bid of $59,091.81 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr." Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 31, 1962, for the construction of approximately thirty-five blocks of pavement and accessories known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 62-A-12, consisting of 20 units; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Lee Maners, in the sum of $59,091.81, was the lowest bed 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 Lee Maners, in the sum of $59,091.81, 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 Lee Maners. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 197 A =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager submitted the following: "July 31, 1962 "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Paving Skip Assessment Contract No. 62-A-13 "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 31, 1962 for the construction of Paving Skips and accessories known as Assessment Skip Paving Contract Number 62-A-13, consisting of 52 units. Lee Maners $41,686.26 Maufrais Brothers, Inc. 47,138.50 Ed H. Page 48,521.80 Raymond Canion & Company 52,935.95 Giesen & Latson Construction Company, Inc. 53,663.35 R. B. Bowden Construction Company 54,251.30 Werneburg Construction Company 58,474.75 42,101.10 City's Estimate "I recommend that Lee Maners with his low bid of $41,686.26 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr." Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 31, 1962, for the construction of Paving Skips and accessories known as Assessment Skip Paving Contract Number 62-A-13, consisting of 52 units; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Lee Maners, in the sum of $41,686.26, was the lowest 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 Lee Maners, in the sum of $41,686.26, 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 Lee Maners. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 727 28 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager submitted the following: "July 25, 1962 "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Missouri-Pacific Boulevard Westover Road Underpass "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 24, 1962, for the construction of the Westover Road Underpass and Appurtenances under the Missouri-Pacific main line track at Westover Road. Norman L. Larson $130,812.77 Ed H. Page 133,736.48 Texas Bridge Company, Inc. 142,098.45 Acme Bridge Company, Inc. 166,387.34 City's Estimate $126,387.83 "I recommend that Norman L. Larson with their low bid of $130,812.77 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr." Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 24, 1962, for the construction of the Westover Road Underpass and appurtenances under the Missouri-Pacific main line track at Westover Road; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Norman L. Larson, in the sum of $130,812.77, was the lowest 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 Norman L. Larson, in the sum of $130,812.77, 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 Norman L. Larson. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor stated this was the first phase of the long anticipated and expected Missouri-Pacific Boulevard, and said many previous Councils had worked very hard on this, and this past year the necessary right-of-way was provided by the Missouri-Pacific Railroad. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH PRINGLE BROTHERS, INCORPORATED, FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 729 The ordinance was read the first time andCouncilman Perry 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, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Perry 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, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Perry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, 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. The City Manager read the following letter: "July 31, 1962 "Honorable Lester E. Palmer Mayor of the City of Austin Austin, Texas "Dear Mayor Palmer: "This is to advise that at the July 26th meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency, the Board considered your programming for the proposed urban renewal projects in the Kealing Area and Glen Oaks (Boggy Creek Flooding) Area. It is my pleasure to announce that the Board concurs with your thinking. The hardships and suffering caused by the flooding in the Boggy Creek area certainly show the need for corrective action. It is, in fact, equal in importance to the long awaited Kealing Project. "It is our understanding that both of these projects can be worked together, therefore, it is the concensus of the Board that a program for the implementation of the two projects be developed. The planning for this program should be initiated and completed as soon as possible. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 759 730 "In order to carry out the necessary planning and programming for the projects, the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin requests your approval of our request for a planning advance available from the Housing and Home Finance Administration of the United States Government. The amount of advance is presently estimated to be as follows: "(1) Up-dating of Kealing Project $35,000 (2) For Survey and Planning necessary for the Glen Oaks (Boggy Creek) Project $120,000 "Attached please find copies of Resolutions passed by your Board on July 26, 1962. "Sincerely, Wesley Pearson, Chairman Board of Commissioners Urban Renewal Agency" Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, by resolutions of the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, duly adopted and passed on the 1st day of August, 1957 and on the 13th day of November, 1958, Thomas Jefferson Heights, Kealing Project was designated as an Urban Renewal Area; and, WHEREAS, the Housing and Home Finance Administrator was requested to reserve for an Urban Renewal Project in such proposed Urban Renewal Area, federal capital grant funds in an amount sufficient to enable the City of Austin to finance the undertaking of the Project; and, WHEREAS, the filing of an application by the City of Austin for an advance of funds from the United States of America in an amount not to exceed $47,755.00 for surveys and plans for an Urban Renewal Project in such area was approved; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to such resolutions, application for such funds was made, and subsequently approved and granted, and a contract for planning advance for surveys and plans for such Urban Renewal Project, dated February 18, 1958, as amended May 1, 1958, and as amended August 27, 1959, and June 2, 1960, designated as Contract No. Tex. R 20(A) for $91,076.00 between the United States of America acting by and through the Housing and Home Finance Administrator, and the City of Austin, Texas, as the Local Public Agency, was made and executed; and, WHEREAS, surveys and planning studies conducted to date show the need for additional funds in the amount of $35,000.00 to carry out the necessary planning work for the completion of the Project Report; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the filing of an application by the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin for a revision of the survey and planning budget from $91,076.00 to $126,076.00 is hereby in all things approved. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= 731 The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman White Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended (Herein referred to as "Title I"), the Housing and Home Finance Administrator is authorized to extend financial assistance to local public agencies in the elimination and prevention of the spread of their slums and urban blight through the planning and undertaking of urban renewal projects; and WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin make surveys and prepare plans, presently estimated to cost approximately One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00), in order to undertake and carry out an urban renewal project of the character contemplated by Section 110 (c) of Title I, in that area proposed as an Urban Renewal Area, situated in the City of Austin, County of Travis and State of Texas, which is particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. That the proposed Urban Renewal Area described above is a slum, blighted, deteriorated, or deteriorating area appropriate for an urban renewal project and that the undertaking by the Urban Renewal Agency of surveys and plans for an urban renewal project of the character contemplated by Section 110(c) of Title 1 in the proposed Urban Renewal Area is hereby approved. 2. That the financial assistance available under Title I is needed to enable the Urban Renewal Agency to finance the planning and undertaking of the proposed Project. 3. That is is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed in the undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal projects with Federal financial assist- ance under Title I, including those relating to the relocation of site occupants, to the provision of local grants-in-aid, and to the requirement that as a condition to the execution of a contract for a loan or capital grant for an urban renewal project the locality present to the Housing and Home Finance Administrator a Workable Program, as set forth in Section 101(c) of Title I, for utilizing appropriate public and private resources to eliminate and prevent the development or spread of slums and urban blight; and that it is the sense of this body (a) that a feasible method for the relocation of families displaced from the urban renewal area in conformity with Title I, can be prepared, and )that the local grants-in-aid can and will be provided in an amount which will be not less than one-third of the Net Project Cost of the Project and which, together with the Federal capital grant, will be generally equal to the difference between Gross Project Cost and the proceeds or value of project land sold, leased, or retained for use in accordance with the urban renewal plan. 4. That the filing of an application by the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin with the Housing and Home Finance Administrator for federal CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 732 financial assistance in the preparation of surveys and plans for an urban renewal project in the proposed Urban Renewal Area described above is hereby approved. Exhibit "A" RESOLUTION WHEREAS, under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, and the Housing Act of 1954, the Housing and Home Finance Administrator is authorized to extend financial assistance to localities in the elimination and prevention of the spread of their slums and urban blight through the planning and undertaking of urban renewal projects; and, WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin prepare surveys and plans, presently estimated to cost approximately $120,000.00, in order to undertake and carry out an urban renewal project of the character contemplated by Section 110(c) of said Title I, in that certain area, proposed as an Urban Renewal Agency, situated in the City of Austin, County of Travis, and State of Texas, and described as follows: That certain area known as the Glen Oaks Urban Renewal Area and described generally as follows: Beginning at point of intersection of the north line of Webberville Road with the east right-of-way line of the H. and T. C. Railroad (Llano Branch) same being the Southwest corner of the Water and Sewer Service Yard; Thence in a northerly direction with the east right-of-way line of the aforementioned railroad to its intersection with the easterly prolongation north line of Martha Street; Therice in a westerly direction following a line coincident with the easterly prolongation of the north line of Martha Street and the North line of Martha Street to the east line of Lot 17, Rosewood Annex; Thence with the east line of Lots 17, the northerly prolongation of the east line of Lot 17, and 8 of Rosewood Annex and the northerly prolongation of the east line of said Lot 8 to its intersection with the north line of Rosewood Annex; Thence in an easterly direction with the north line of Rosewood Avenue to the west line of Chestnut Avenue; Thence in a northerly direction with the west line of Chestnut Avenue to the point of intersection with the westerly prolongation of the north line of Rosewood Park; Thence in an easterly direction with the westerly prolongation of the north line of Rosewood Park and the easterly prolongation of the north line of said Rosewood Park to its intersection with the west line of Singleton Avenue; Thence in a northerly direction with the west line of Singleton Avenue to a point 210 feet from the south line of 12th Street. Thence in an easterly direction along a line parallel to and 210 feet from =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 733 733 said south line of 12th Street to it intersection with the west line of Cedar Avenue. Thence in a southerly direction with the west line of Cedar Avenue to the point of intersection with the westerly prolongation of the south line of Lot 2, Morningdale; Thence in an easterly direction with the westerly prolongation of the aforementioned south line of Lot 2, the south line of Lot 2, 90 feet to a point; Thence in a northeasterly direction across said Lot 2 to the northeast corner of said lot, same being a point in the west line of Lot 5, Clarence Flournoy Addition; Thence in a northerly direction with the west line of said Iot 5 to the south line of Lot 1 of said Clarence Flournoy Addition; Thence in an easterly direction with the south line of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of said subdivision to the southeast corner of said Lot 4; Thence in a northeasterly direction across Lot 5 of the said Clarence Flournoy Addition and the right-of-way of the H. and T. C. Railroad (Llano Branch) to the first angle point in the west line of Graham Street south of East 12th Street; Thence in an easterly direction across Graham Street to a point in the east line of said Graham Street, said point being approximately 166.85 feet south of the south line of East 12th Street, said point also being in the west line of Lot 1, Keystone Addition, Section 2; Thence in a southeasterly direction across said Lot 1, Keystone Addition, Section 2 to a point in the south line of said Lot 1, said point also being the common corner of Lots 7 and 9, Keystone Addition; Thence in a northeasterly direction across Lots 1, 2 and 3, Keystone Addition, Section 2 to a point in the east line of said Lot 3, same being the west line of the City of Austin tract of land, said point being approximately 85 feet south of the south line of East 12th Street; Thence in a southerly direction with the east line of said Lot 3 and the west line of the City of Austin tract to the south line of said Lot 3; Thence in a westerly direction with the south line of Lots 3, 2, and 1 of Keystone Addition 'Section 2 same being the north line of Lot 9 Keystone Keystone Addition, to a point 20 feet west of the east line of the aforementioned Lot 1; Thence in a southwesterly direction across Lots 9 and 8 of the Keystone Addition to a point in the west line of said Lot 8, said point being approximately 50 feet south of the northwest corner of said Lot 8; Thence in a westerly direction across Lot 7 of the Keystone Addition to a point in the west line of said lot same being the east line of Graham Street, said point also being approximately 40 feet south of the northwest corner of said Lot 7; CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 734 Thence in a southwesterly direction across Graham Street to a point in the west line of Said Graham Street, said point being 130 feet south of the first angle point in the west line of Graham Street south of East 12th Street, and continuing with a straight line in a southwesterly direction to a point in the east right-of-way line of the H. and T. C. Railroad (Llano Branch) Thence in a southerly direction with the east right-of-way line of the aforementioned railroad to its intersection with a line 11.5 feet north of and parallel to the north line of Lot 6, Keystone Addition same being the present northline of the H. Holmes Tract of land; Thence in an easterly direction with the aforementioned line 11.5 feet north of said Lot 6 same being the present north line of the said H. Holmes tract of land to its intersection with the west line of Graham Street; Thence in a southerly direction with the aforementioned west line of Graham Street to its intersection with the north line of Lot 6, Keystone Addition Thence in a westerly direction with the north line of the aforementioned Lot 6 to its intersection with the east line of the aforementioned H. Holmes tract of land; Thence in a southerly direction with the east line of the aforementioned H. Holmes tract of land to its intersection with the south line of Lot 1, of the aforementioned Keystone Addition; Thence in an easterly direction with the south line of the aforementioned Lot 1, the easterly prolongation of said south line and the south line of Lot 17, Keystone Addition to its intersection with the east line of said Lot 17; Thence in a northerly direction with the east line of the aforementioned Lot 17 to its intersection with the south line of Lot 8, Franklin's Resubdivision: Thence in an easterly direction with the south line of the aforementioned Lot 8 to its intersection with the west line of Hargrave Street; Thence in a southerly direction with the west line of Hargrave Street to its intersection with the south line of Lot 3, Rosewood Terrace; Thence in a westerly direction with the south line of the aforementioned Lot 3 to its intersection with the east line of Walnut Avenue. Thence in a southerly direction with the east line of Walnut Avenue and the southerly prolongation of said east line to a point in the south line of Rosewood Avenue; Thence in a southeasterly direction across a 0.29 acre tract of land continuing across a portion of Lot 5, Chase Addition to a point at the most easterly northeast corner of said Lot 5, said point also being in the west line of Hargrave Street; Thence in a southeasterly direction crossing Hargrave Street at right angles to a point in the east line of Hargrave Street; CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 735 Thence in a southwesterly direction with the east line of Hargrave Street to a point at right angles to the southeast corner of Lot 78A, Glen Oaks; Thence on a northwesterly direction crossing Hargrave Street to the aforementioned southeast corner of Lot 78A; Thence in a westerly direction with the south line of Lots 78A and 78 of said Glen Oaks to a point in the east line of Nile Street; Thence in a northerly direction with the east line of Nile Street to the point of intersection with the easterly prolongation of the south line of Lot 76, Glen Oaks; Thence in a westerly direction with a line coincident with the easterly prolongation of the south line of the aforementioned Lot 76, and continuing with the south line of Lot 76 to its intersection with the west line of Lot 79, Glen Oaks; Thence in a southerly direction with the west line of Lots 79, 86, 91 of the aforementioned Glen Oaks to its intersection with the north line of Walter Street; Thence in an easterly direction with the south line of aforementioned Lot 91 to its intersection with the prolongation of the west line of Lot 98 of the aforementioned Glen Oaks; Thence in a southerly direction with the prolongation of the west line of Lot 98, the west line of Lots 98, 105, 106 and 113 of the aforementioned Glen Oaks to its intersection with the south line of Lot 112 of said Glen Oaks; Thence in an easterly direction with the south line of aforementioned Lot 113 to a point in the west line of Nile Street; Thence in a southerly direction with the west line of Nile Street to a point at the southeast corner of Lot 171, Glen Oaks; Thence in a westerly direction with the south line of Lot 171 and Lot 170 of said Glen Oaks to a point at the northeast corner of Lot 1, Bengener's Subdivision; Thence in a southerly direction with the east line of Lots 1, 6 the southerly prolongation of the east line of Lot 6 and the east line of Lot 11 of said Bengener's Subdivision to its intersection with the north line of Webberville Road; Thence in a westerly direction with the north line of Webberville Road to the place of beginning. WHEREAS, it is recognized that contracts for loans and capital grants for urban renewal projects will require, among other things, (1) the approval of the urban renewal plan by the governing body of the locality in which the project is situated; (2) the provision of local grants-in-aid which may consist of donations of cash, land, demolition or removal work, and the installation, construction or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds or CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 736 736 other improvements or the provision of other public buildings or facilities; and (3) the development of a feasible method for the relocation of families displaced from the urban renewal area. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. THAT the proposed Urban Renewal Area described above is a slum, blighted, deteriorated or deteriorating area appropriate for an urban renewal project and that the undertaking by the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin of surveys and plans for an urban renewal project of the character contemplated by Section 110(c) of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended and supple- mented, in the proposed Urban Renewal Area described above, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. THAT the financial assistance provided under said Title I to assist urban renewal projects is needed and that the Housing and Home Finance Administrator is hereby requested to reserve for an urban renewal project in the proposed Urban Renewal Area described above Federal capital grant funds in an amount sufficient to enable the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin to finance the undertaking of the project. SECTION 3. THAT it is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed in the undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal projects with Federal financial assistance under Title I, including the requirements of said Title I respecting the workable program mentioned above, and that it is the sense of this body (a) that feasible method for the relocation of families displaced from the urban renewal area, in conformity with said Title I, can be prepared, and (b) that local grants-in-aid, consisting of donations of cash, land, demolition or removal work and the installation, construction or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds or other improvements or the provision of other public buildings or facilities, necessary for carrying out in accordance with the urban renewal plan, can and will be provided in an amount which will not be less than one third of the net project cost and which, together with the Federal capital grant, will be generally equal to the difference between gross project costs and the proceeds or value of project land sold, leased or retained for use in accordance with the urban renewal plan. SECTION 4. THAT the filing of an application by the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin for an Advance of funds from the United States of America in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 for surveys and plans for an urban renewal project in the urban renewal area described above is hereby approved, and that the Executive Director is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file such application with the Housing and Home Finance Administrator, and to provide such additional information and to furnish such documents as may be required by said Administrator, and to act as the authorized representative of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin. On motion of CommissionerChiles, seconded by Commissioner Balagia, the above and foregoing resolution was passed by the Agency by the following vote on July 26, 1962. Commissioners voting "Aye": Pearson, Smith, Peterson, Chiles, Balagia. Commissioners voting "Nay": None s/ Wesley Pearson Chairman =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 137 737 ayo ray ATTEST: s/ L. Wayne Golden Secretary The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Inquiry was made as to dates of meetings of the Urban Renewal Commission, and it was stated regular meeting dates had been scheduled for 4:00 P.M. on the 1st and third Tuesdays. The City Manager explained plans for moving the Urban Renewal Office from the City Hall to two houses which the City has purchased on East 14th Street. These houses are to be refurbished for the Urban Renewal Division, and rented to the Government for the housing of this agency. Councilman Armstrong moved that the City Manager be authorized to rent these two houses to the Urban Renewal Agency and to make the necessary repairs. (Houses located at 603A and 603B East 14th Street) The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when the roll was called: Councilman Perry The City Manager reported he received a letter from HUMBLE OIL AND REFINING COMPANY indicating interest in the gas for the Power Plant; and the Regional Gas Manager, Mr. Rosewald, had discussed at length the status of their gas supply and the City's anticipated requirements with Mr. Kinney and him. He said Mr. Rosewald inquired how bids would be handled if called for on the new gas supply, and said that Humble Oil & Refining Company was interested in submitting a bid in the event the Council calls for bids. The City Manager stated besides being a producer of oil and as a refinery for the sale of Gas, the Humble Oil Company is a large industrial gas supplier to power plants and industrial plants. The Mayor said this was an extremely important decision that would have to be made by the Council, as this contract involves many many millions of dollars for a fuel supply for the power plant; and the Council in a very short period of time would have to determine just what it is going to do. MR. CLINT SMALL asked when was the Council going to take action on this and the Mayor answered that the Council would get together very soon and make a determination; and in all fairness to those who have submitted proposals and to those who want to submit proposals, the Council should act as promptly as it can, as it is interested in trying to get the very best deal for the City as it can. The City Manager stated last week he distributed to the Council a list of paving projects anticipated in the next two years that involve participation of State agencies, and he asked if there were any changes that the Council wanted to make. The Mayor stated a meeting with the Senator and Representatives should be set up and this matter presented to them at an early date. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 738 The City Manager reported that MR. JIM FRITTS, President of Travis County Water Control District No. 5, had requested a transfer of $15,000 of their funds to their interest and sinking funds account so they can make a payment on their bonds; and asked also that the City advance the rental on the water reservoir, which is due next March 1st, in the amount of $6,781.50. The City Manager stated this was the last payment on the Reservoir. After discussion, Councilman Shanks moved that the Council authorize this transfer of $15,000 to the Water District's account; and the advance of the $6,781.50 rental on the reservoir. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager stated he had a memorandum from the Director of the Hospital stating the Medical Staff at the Hospital had prepared some specifications for intravenous equipment that is used to administer solutions, and they recommend that the existing contract be terminated and that new bids on these specifications be taken for a year's supply. He said the Administrator went along with the Medical Staff on these recommendations, but he took issue with him, as he did not like to see the Council cancel a contract, and that he was not convinced there was as great a need to do so as some may think. The matter was discussed and recessed as it was time for the public hearings on zoning. Mayor Palmer brought up the following zoning application: JOE J. JOSEPH By Lindy L. Boyd 1621 West 6th Street 507-511 Campbell Street From "B" Residence To "O" Office NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The Mayor read a letter from MRS. LINDY BOYD stating she was quiting the day care business September 1, 1962. Councilman Perry moved that the zoning change to "O" Office be denied. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the change had been DENIED. The Director of Planning stated one zoning case involving a great number of people probably should have a different hearing date scheduled and not be heard along with the 19 applications on August 16th. The Council suggested that it would like to hear this case when the others were heard. Later, it developed, the one particular application had not been advertised, and was being advertised for public hearing before the Council for 11:00 A.M. August 23rd. (Austex Development Company 5728-5810 and 5731-5813 Wellington Drive, 2000-2006 and 2001-2007 Dexmoor Drive, 5800-5810 and 5801-5805 Belmoor Drive and 2000-2010 and 2001-2019 Cheshire Drive) =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 739 Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) vote: WHEREAS, our great nation is faced with the threat of massive attack from the skys; and, WHEREAS, steadfast men stand guard throughout the world giving pause to the potential invader; and, WHEREAS, the Fourth Missile Battalion of the Seventh Artillery, United States Army is one of those staunch units which stand as a guardian of the people of our great city; and, WHEREAS, the Commanding Officer of the Fourth Missile Battalion, Colonel Felix Millhouse has maintained his command in excellent state of training; has secured cooperative civilian support; and earned the high respect of all citizens; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That a page be set apart in the official minutes of the City Council upon which shall be spread this Resolution, and that this expression of the gratitude of the people of the City of Austin for a job well done be presented to Colonel Felix Millhouse, United States Army. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 740 The City Manager stated the Fire Department has an old 1949 District Car which should be disposed of, and one of the County Commissioners would like to purchase it for the County. The car had been appraised for $500.00, and the City Manager asked for authority to sell it to Precinct 3, Travis County. Councilman White moved that the City Manager be authorized to sell this District car to the County Commissioner for $500.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when the roll was called: Councilman Perry The City Attorney discussed in detail the past purchases out of the Barnes tract for Airport purposes, and the proposed purchases. He explained the unusual. features of this proposed purchase as it pertained to refund contracts. He said the Barnes had sold seven lots out of Section 2 of Devonshire Park for $28,650 conditioned upon zoning, and that sale had not been concluded because the zoning had been denied. He stated the question was what to do about the refund contract. as the utilities had been installed for which the people had paid $19,441.12 in cash. In Section I, the subdivider had a contract providing that they would be repaid from revenues if there were any. In Section 2, there was no refund contract on the sewer line between Sections I and II, although the subdividers had asked for one several times. They had installed the utilities and had paid cash for the installation on the usual basis as subdividers do, assuming there would be a refund contract forth coming. He recommended giving them a refund contract on that part of the utility system between New Manor Road and Tannehill Branch which amounts to approximately $2,000, and for refunding them in a cash reimbursement. The City Manager stated the water and sewer lines would be utilized by the City in connection with the development of the property. Councilman White moved that the City Manager be authorized to acquire this property and refund in cash that portion for utilities. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when the roll was called: Councilman Perry MR. ALBERT ULIRICH, Superintendent of Water and Sewage Treatment Plant, explained his recommendation for the purchase of a certrifuge pointing out the necessity, and stating the cost would be about $28,918 for one machine without the motor and other parts and stating eventually it would be necessary to have two. After discussion, Councilman Shanks moved to buy this centrifuge machine. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when the roll was called: Councilman Perry Attention was called to the Austin Library Books placed on the Council table noting the wide variety of subjects, and also the new covers which had "Austin Public Library" printed on them. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 741 The Mayor noted the Council had a petition from a group of people on Newning Avenue asking that fogging be continued; and now he had a list of people asking that fogging be discontinued. The Mayor announced an invitation to hear a presentation by the Austin Dental Society on Flouridation at 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 21st, the place to be announced later. The Mayor read a letter from the President of the League of Women Voters, MRS. JAMES G. LANCASTER, congratulating the Council on its selection of the Urban Renewal Agency Commission, and asking that the League's suggestions will be taken into consideration in the appointment of an advisory committee to work with this commission. The Mayor read a letter from MRS. J. BREEN commending the City on its recreational programs, with particular reference to the "Learn-to-swim" program sponsored by the Red Cross and Recreation Department. The Council recessed until later in the afternoon. RECESSED MEETING At 5:00 P.M. the Council resumed its business. 5:00 Ρ.Μ. The Council discussed negotiations for purchasing certain Water Districts. Councilman Armstrong stated they should be purchased only as the City has the money, and not on a time basis. Councilman Perry said he understood that out of the amount that would be plowed back into the system, this would be a part of it that would be justified in the sight of the bondholders, rating houses, etc. Councilman Perry asked the City Manager if between now and the time the district paid their own way, if there were any possibility that these expenses would necessitate a tax increase. The City Manager said there would be no reason whatsoever. Councilman Perry asked if there would be enough money out of the profits between this period and the time the districts paid their own way, if there were some sort of a squeeze, it would not be necessary to stop transferring the money or there would be no cause for a tax increase. The City Manager stated that was correct. Councilman Perry asked the City Manager if this were his recommendation, and he said it definitely was. Councilman Perry asked the Mayor if it were his recommendation, and the Mayor said it was. Councilman Armstrong stated he was in favor of purchasing these when the City had the money, but he hated to gamble with 200,000 people's money. After further discussion, Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate for the purchase of such of Districts 5, 6, 7, 8, 13 and Travis Williamson County No. 1 as can be purchased on arrangements satisfactory to the City Council, provided the Districts are current in their obligations. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 742 Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate a contract with WALLACE MAYFIELD and TRAVIS WILLIAMSON COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 for providing sanitary sewer services with refunds to be made for 80% of the cost out of one-half of the revenue after the third year, and extending for a period of ten years with an option in the City to buy the system; and with the rate per customer to begin at $3.50 per month subject to adjustment by the City Council and subject to the approval of the Council on the remaining terms of the Contract. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None There being no further business, Councilman Shanks 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 ATTEST: The Council adjourned at 6:00 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. City Clerk APPROVED La in En Mayor