1106 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 04, 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 MR. B. R. REYNOLDS, Y.M.C.A. MR. DAVID BARROW, Chairman Town Lake Study Committee, recommended the employment of MR. STEWART KING of San Antonio, as the Planning Consultant for the development of the lake. He was selected out of 10 or 15 consultants who were interviewed. Mr. Barrow pointed out his outstanding qualifications, and stated a formal proposal had been made to the City Manager. He introduced MR. ALAN TANIGUCHI, Architect and head of the Design Department in the Architecture Department, University of Texas, and MR. SAM ZISSMAN, Associate of Mr. King. He outlined the arrangement for payment which would be on a per diem basis, with a monthly statement to be furnished of the expenses incurred. To furnish a tentative overall plan for the lake and a detailed plan for landscaping the area between Congress Avenue and Lamar Boulevard, Mr. King estimated the cost would be $9,750.00, more or less. The City Manager stated the Town Lake Committee had made a valuable study on this, and he believed its recommendation was a good one. Councilman Armstrong moved that the Council accept the Town Lake Study Committee's recommendation and appoint these two gentlemen. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Ferry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None MR. FRANK ERWIN, representing COASTAL STATES GAS PRODUCING COMPANY, having filed a Statement to the City Council on October 1st, 1962, appeared before the Council to present some facts regarding the newspaper article regarding Southern Union Gas Company's bid as involving a savings of several million dollars to the City. He stated that the City could save at least $27,000,000 by accepting CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1107 Coastal State's bid and could break the monopoly which Southern Union and United Gas Company had in Austin, thus giving the people in the households an opportunity for competition in the furnishing of gas. Mr. Erwin discussed the proposal of SOUTHERN UNION filed in June of 1962, and the two sets of prices included at that time. He stated that the signed proposal filed by Coastal States was a million dollar better price for the first five years than that of Southern Union's, and that Coastal States offered a 20 year fixed price contract. He reviewed the Council decision to call for competitive bids, insisting on everybody's complying with the specifications so that the Council could look at one figure and see who had the lowest bid, and that Coastal States bid exactly as it was asked to bid and gave fixed prices for a 20 year period. He said Southern Union Gas Company had tailored some specifications to suit themselves, changing the length of the contract, the penalities under the contracts, the tax provisions and other provisions in the contract that the others could not bid on. He said in order to understand Southern Union's proposal, one would have to take a 25 page contract between Southern Union and the City that is in existence now; then a two page letter amendment after that contract was signed; a 30 page contract between Southern Union and United; a 20 page proposal and a 12 page proposal that United had submitted, totalling 90 pages. MR. ERWIN stated that 60% of the gas on which the City called for bids was not included in the 13 years Southern Union had bid on, and the City is completely unprotected under Southern Union's bid on 60% of its gas as to prices and supply. He discussed the gas increase percentages during the past 15 years referring to statistics of the American Ges Association, projections of Mr. Ralph Davis, Consultant in 1960; and on estimates of Mr. Sol Smith. He stated everything indicated in the last 15 years that there had been a steady and slow increase in gas prices. He explained the temporary drop in gas prices since two years ago. In his figures, (he explained the percentage of increase he had taken--1/2 of 134% increase in gas, the lowest increase) the price of gas would be 30 in 1977, and stated that was a conservative figure. If the 30d price were figured for those seven years not covered by Southern Union contract, and if this were subtracted from the price that Coastal States had guaranteed to furnish this gas, Mr. Erwin stated there would be a savings of $39,000,000 in those seven years. Even if it were assumed Southern Union's claim was correct, that there would be a savings of several million dollars in the first 13 years, that savings would be more than three times over-come by the savings the City would make by accepting Coastal State's bid. He discussed the advantage of a 20 year contract stating United would admit that a 20 year utility contract was the normal period of time, and that other utilities, Dallas Power & Light, Central Power & Light, and others try to get the longest fuel supply at a fixed price that they can get. MR. ERWIN said the specifications the City had prepared were as fine a set of specifications he had ever seen to protect the city's interest. He pointed out United Gas Company, which controls this matter with Southern Union which is dependent upon United for what is paid for gas and how much can be purchased, contends that the Railroad Commission has the right to review contracts; and if the Railroad Commission did not think the supplier was getting a fair return on his money, they would increase the rate. MR. ERWIN stated the City had no business ever signing a contract depending on good faith as a company could be sold and the City would be doing business with someone it had never heard of before. He stated if the Courts upheld United's position, the prices would not be worth anything, as United can go to the Railroad Commission and get a price increase. To avoid this, the City Attorney and City Manager asked the bidder to agree to waive the right to initiate CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1:08 before any regulatory body an increase in these rates, and that United and Southern Union refuse to do that. As to the tax provision, Mr. Erwin stated in addition to the price, Southern Union and United would have to be reimbursed for certain taxes they have to pay, and there is a great deal of argument as to how much that is. He said there was no cut-off point for the taxes the City would have to reimburse Southern Union for; that it would have to reimburse them for the taxes they pay and for the taxes they contract to pay. He said L.C.R.A. was not being asked by United to pay all of these taxes plus the 18 cents. Mr. Erwin compared the penalty provisions for supplying gas other than that called for--less than 950 BTU or more than 1100 BTU. He said if Coastal States does not furnish the required gas, it has to pay whatever it takes to bring the gas to the city's requirements, up to the point their price is cut in half. Southern Union set their penalty to never exceed 1/2 the difference between the price they pay United and the price they sell gas to the City. He explained this penalty would be 4 of 1 cent per million BTU. He compared a situation if Coastal States would have to buy gas and sell it at a loss they could not afford not to serve the gas the city needed. Southern Union and United said their penalty could not exceed .4 of a cent per million BTU. Southern Union might find it cheaper to quit selling gas because it would be far cheaper for them not to sell the gas and pay the penalty. He discussed the provisions pertaining to the City's using other energy and compared the two proposals, whereby Coastal States had agreed to the specifications. He discussed also Southern Union's recent request of a rate increase as they said they were not making enough money on their gas, but now they offer gas four cents cheaper. He said if Coastal States were awarded this contract which would save the city millions of dollars, there would be two gas pipe lines in Austin, and Southern Union would not be at the mercy of United, as Coastal States would be in a position to bid with them. The price of gas would be driven way down, and the people would get the benefit of that savings. Mr. Erwin suggested if Southern Union's bið which is not competitive were to be considered that it might be well to get some expert help, and he recommended since Brown & Root had designed the Power Plant and built it, and would build the one for the L.C.R.A. that the City might find it helpful to ask them to give an opinion on the relative merits. Councilman Armstrong commended the City Attorney and City Manager on their ability. Mr. Erwin said before the City departed from its bidding practices there should be some overwhelming considerations. Councilman Perry stated the Council was interested in protecting the bidding system. The Mayor thanked Mr. Erwin and stated the Council wanted to analyze and study the gas matter. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE EMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN GEE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1962, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Brazos Street and Sundry other Streets) 1:00 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to it s second reading. 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 White 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 White 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. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1110 THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1962, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Kerbey Lane and Sundry Other Streets) 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 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 White 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 third time and Councilman White 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1111 Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING TO PUBLIC TRAVEL AN UNNAMED STREET EAST FROM FM ROAD #1325, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES; AND SUSPEND- ING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to it s second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, 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 offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, an easement twenty (20.00) feet in width, for drainage purposes, was granted the City of Austin, in, upon and across Lot 21, Block A, Allandale Park Section 2, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Davis Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Allandale Park, Section 2 of record in Book 9 at page 26 of the Flat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the above described property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described drainage easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described easement is not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described drainage easement, to-wit: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. 1 Being all of the south twenty (20.00) feet of Lot 21, Block A, Allandale Park, Section 2, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Davis Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Allandale Park, Section 2 of record in Book 9 at page 26 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. THERE is to be retained, however, a public utility easement in, upon, and across the entire tract of land described above. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, an easement ten (10.00) feet in width, for a sanitary sewer easement, was granted the City of Austin, in, upon and across Lot 4 of the resubdivision of a portion of Shoalmont Addition, Section 2, a subdivision of portions of the George W. Spear League No. 7 and the James P. Davis Survey No. 14 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of seid Shoalmont Addition, Section 2 of record in Bock 4 at page 50 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; a map or plat of said resubdivision of a portion of Shoalmont Addition, Section 2 being of record in Book 4 at page 312 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owners of the above described property have requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described easement for sanitary sewer purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described easement is not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described sanitary sewer easement, to-wit: All that certain strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width which traverses Lot 4 of the resubdivision of a portion of Shoalmont Addition, Section 2, a subdivision of portions of the George W. Spear League No. 7 and the James P. Davis Survey No. 14 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Shoalmont Addition, Section 2, of record in Book 4 at page 50 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; a map or plat of said resubdivision of a portion of Shoalmont Addition Section 2 being of record in Book 4 at page 312 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman Ferry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Shanks 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 0.80 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND OUT OF THE J. C. TANNEHILL 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following : "September 28, 1962 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 28, 1962, at the Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department, for the construction of Sanitary Sewer System Improvements in the Georgian Acres Area. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Municipal. Building. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "Firm Amount Austin Engineering Company $30,521.20 Karl Wagner, Incorporated 34,162.85 Walter Schmidt 34,253.40 Bland Construction Company 35,918.15 J. R. Barnes Engineering Company 36,783.30 T Working Days 60 75 80 70 85 "City of Austin (estimate) 35,000.00 60 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1111 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Austin Engineering Company on their low bid of $30,521.20 with 60 working days. "Yours truly, s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Superinten- dent 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 September 28, 1962, for the construction of sanitary sewer system improvements in the Georgian Acres Area; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Austin Engineering Company, in the sum of $30,521.20, was the lowest 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, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Austin Engineering Company, in the sum of $30,521.20, 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 Austin Engineering Company. 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: "October 1, 1962 "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 1, 1962, at the Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department for the construction of Water Mains on U. S. Highway 183. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Municipal Building. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "Firm Karl Wagner, Incorporated Amount Working Days $(11,117.00) * 10,817.00 30 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "Bland Construction Company Walter Schmidt Company "City of Austin (estimate) $12,995.30 14,394.00 9,053.20 25 60 60 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Karl Wagner, Incorporated on his low bid of $11,117.00 with 30 working days. *It is stipulated by Karl Wagner that if he be awarded the contract on both the Water and Sanitary Sewer job a deduction of $300.00 be made on each resulting in his bid on Water Mains being $10,817.00. "Yours truly, s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Superintendent Sanitary Sewer Division s/ Albert R. Davis, Director Water and Sewer Department" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 1, 1962, for the construction of water mains on U. S. Highway 183; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Karl Wagner, Incorporated, in the sum of $10,817.00, was the lowest bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Sewer Department of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Karl Wagner, Incorporated, in the sum of $10,817.00, 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 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: "October 1, 1962 "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 1, 1962, at the Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department for the construction of Sanitary Sewer Mains on U. S. Highway 183. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Municipal Building. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "Firm Amount Working Days Karl Wagner, Incorporated $(8,435.40) 25 * 8,135.40 Bland Construction Company Walter Schmidt Company 9,036.00 25 9,322.80 60 "City of Austin (estimate) 6,500.10 60 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Karl Wagner, Incorporated on his low bid of $8,435.40 with 25 working days. *It is stipulated by Karl Wagner that if he be awarded both the Water and the Sanitary Sewer job, a deduction of $300.00 be made on each resulting in his bid on Sanitary Sewer being $8,135.40. "Yours truly, s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Superintendent Sanitary Sewer Division s/ Albert R. Davis, Director Water and Sewer Department" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by theCity of Austin on October 1, 1962, for the construction of a sanitary sewer main on U. S. Highway 183; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Karl Wagner, Incorporated, in the sum of $8,135.40, was the lowest bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Sewer Department of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Karl Wagner, Incorporated, in the sum of $8,135.40, 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, 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: "M.T.Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "September 28, 1962 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 28, 1962, at the Office of the Director of Water and Sewer Department for the installation of 30, 24, 16 and 12-inch Water Mains in North Lamar Boulevard, Rundberg Iane, West Powell Lane and Peyton Gin Road. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room, Municipal Building, Austin, Texas. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "Firm Walter W. Schmidt Austin Engineering Company Karl Wagner, Incorporated J. R. Barnes Engineering Company Bland Construction Company "City of Austin (estimate) Amount Working Days $138,325.70 90 145,635.00 120 146,768.45 130 148,336.20 85 153,779.95 180 156,500.00 1.20 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Walter W. Schmidt on his low bid of $138,325.70 with 90 working days. "Yours truly, s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Superintendent Sanitary Sewer Division s/ Albert R. Davis, Director Water and Sewer Department" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on September 28, 1962, for the installation of 30, 24, 16, and 12-inch water mains in North Lamar Boulevard, Rundberg Lane, West Powell Lane and Peyton Gin Road; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Walter W. Schmidt, in the sum of $138,325.70, 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, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Walter W. Schmidt, in the sum of $138,325.70, 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 Walter W. Schmidt. 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: The City Manager submitted the following: "October 2, 1962 "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Construction of a Storm Sewer System "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 2, 1962, for the construction of a storm sewer system to be known as Contract No. 62-D-19 in the following locations: Hancock Drive Easement Number Two, Shoal Creek Boulevard, Shoalmont Drive and Shoalwood Avenue. J. R. Barnes Engineering Company $16,739.90 Ed H. Page 18,075.50 Austin Engineering Company 19,686.80 Walter W. Schmidt 20,980.80 Werneburg Construction Company 26,929.21 Karl Wagner, Incorporated 30,678.10 City's Estimate $20,751.00 "I recommend that J. R. Barnes Engineering Company with their low bid of $16,739.90 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 2, 1962, for the construction of a storm sewer system to be known as Contract No. 62-D-19 in the following locations: Hancock Drive Easement Number Two, Shoal Creek Boulevard, Shoalmont Drive and Shoalwood Avenue; and, WHEREAS, the bid of J. R. Barnes Engineering Company, in the sum of $16,739.90 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of J. R. Barnes Engineering Company, in the sum of $16,739.90 be, and the same is hereby accepted, and 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 said J. R. Barnes Engineering Company. 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: "October 2, 1962 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager FROM: A. H. Ullrich, Superintendent Water and Sewage Treatment SUBJECT: Tabulation of bids received for addition to the laboratory at the Govalle Sewage Treatment Plant. Bids were received at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 2, 1962. "BID TABULATION Bidder Base Bid Alternate No. 1* Alternate No.2** Raymond L. Wimberly $32,500.00 $510.00 $100.00 Austin, Texas W. D. Anderson Company $33,988.00 $700.00 $ 85.00 Austin, Texas C. & H. Construction Co., Inc. $35,105.00 $365.00 $ 85.00 Austin, Texas A. W. Bryant Construction Co. $35,997.00 $375.00 $ 85.00 Austin, Texas Floyd Gibson $42,528.00 $890.00 $ 85.00 Austin, Texas *Alternate No. 1 provides for a deduction from the Base Bid Proposal should Exposed Lightweight Concrete Block Construction be used in place of Structural Tile and Plaster Construction as shown on plans. **Alternate No. 2 provides for a deduction to be made from the Base Bid Proposal should Random Pattern Cane Fiber Tile be used in place of Mineral Fiber Tile as specified. The low bidder, Raymond L. Wimberly, proposed a completion time of 100 calendar days. Other bidders proposed completion times ranging from 120 to 150 calendar days. "Recommendation: It is my recommendation that the contract for the subject project be awarded to Raymond L. Wimberly of Austin, Texas, on his low base bid in the amount of $32,500.00. Respectfully submitted, S/ A. H. Ullrich" October 2, 1962 "CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITION TO LABORATORY GOVALLE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT Supplementary Data and Discussion Enlargement of the Govalle Sewage Treatment Plant Laboratory is urgently needed to provide adequate space and facilities for the ever increasing amount of testing required. It is our plan to make this the central laboratory where the testing will be done for the proposed Williamson Creek Plant, the future Walnut Creek Plant as well as the existing Govalle Plant. 1120 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- Funds for this project are included in the fiscal year 1963 Capital Improvements program. Plans and specifications for this project were prepared by the Construction Engineering Division. Their cost estimate for the work to be done under this contract was $28,000.00. Respectfully, S/ A. H. Ullrich" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 2, 1962 for an addition to the laboratory at the Govalle Sewage Treatment Plant; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Raymond L. Wimberly, in the sum of $32,500.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Superintendent of Water and Sewage Treatment, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Raymond L. Wimberly, in the sum of $32,500.00 be, and the same is hereby accepted, and 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 said Raymond L. Wimberly. 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: "October 2, 1962 "MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. FROM: SUBJECT: City Manager A. H. Ullrich, Superintendent Water and Sewage Treatment Tabulation of bids received for furnishing and installing one 48 inch raw water line at Filter Plant No. 2, 3500 W. 35th Street. Bids were received at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 2, 1962. BIDDER "TABULATION OF BIDS C. G. Puryear, Austin J. R. Barnes Engineering Co., Austin Karl Wagner, Inc., Austin Austin Engineering Co., Austin Glade Construction Company, Fort Worth Joe Bland Construction Co., Austin TOTAL BID PRICE $71,760.00 $81,210.00 $82,460.00 $84,560.00 $98,300.00 $102,886.35 "Recommendation: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS It is my recommendation that the contract for the subject project be awarded to C. G. Puryear of Austin, Texas, on his low bid in the amount of $71,760.00. "Respectfully, s/ A. H. Ullrich" "October 2, 1962 "48-INCH RAW WATER SUPPLY LINE Supplementary Data and Discussion "The subject project is included in the Capital Improvements program and is scheduled for completion in fiscal year 1963. Funds for the project are included in the 1963 Capital Improvements budget. It "This project is part of the overall Filter Plant No. 2 expansion program. is anticipated that installation of this second 48 inch line will provide adequate raw water line capacity for the ultimate capacity of Filter Plant No. 2. "Our specifications call for substantial completion of this project by April 1, 1963. This schedule is intended to avoid interference with the plant operation during high pumping periods. It will also make the new line available for use during next summer's peak loads. "Our Consulting Engineers on this project are Isom H. Hale and Associates of Austin, Texas. "Our cost estimate for the work to be done under this contract was $71,000.00 "Respectfully, s/ A. H. Ullrich" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by theCity of Austin on October 2, 1962 for furnishing and installing one 48 inch raw water line at Filter Plant No. 2; and, WHEREAS, the bid of C. G. Puryear, in the sum of $71,760.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Superintendent of Water and Sewage Treatment, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of C. G. Puryear, in the sum of $71,760.00 be, and the same is hereby accepted, and 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 said C. G. Puryear. 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 The City Manager submitted the following: "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Sale of Houses "Attached is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 2, 1962, for the sale of houses at 400 East 18th Street and 312 East 16th Street. Dick Rathgeber C.C. $39.00 "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works "October 2, 1962 "TABULATION OF BIDS Sale of Houses Bids Opened October 2, 1962 400 East 18th Street Improvements only. One Story frame house. 312 East 16th Street Improvements only. One Story frame house with attached garage. C. M. Arnett c. $50.00 Leonard Snyder C.C. $45.00 $527.16 $869.00 $887.38 "Note: Amount underlined represents high bidder." Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 2, 1962, for the sale of one 1-story frame house with attached garage, located at 312 East 16th Street, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Leonard Snyder, in the sum of $887.38, was the highest 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 Leonard Snyder, in the sum of $887.38, 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 Leonard Snyder. 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.- The City Attorney explained no bid had been received on the house at 400 East 18th Street; and two of the bidders who had bid on the East 16th Street house had stated they started to put in a bid of $1.00. It will cost $2,000 to move it and set it on new foundations. He stated the Council had tried to sell it on bids, and it was included in the advertisement. Councilman White moved that the Council accept the offer of $100.00 by E. A. BRADFORD for the house at 400 East 18th Street. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council had before it the bids for tires and tubes as follows: "Sealed bids opened 10:00 A.M. Sept. 25,1962 Tabulated by: B.J. Bonds, Purchasing Department "CITY OF AUSTIN BIDS FOR TIRES AND TUBES CONTRACT Sept. 30, 1963 Tires and Tubes Oct. 1, 1962 Manufacturer of (Estimated quantities tires bid on based on previous purchases). General Tire Service Co. $39,395.62 General (Incomplete Bid) B. F. Goodrich Tire Company $41,491.48 Goodrich Austin Goodyear Tire Company $41,044.86 Goodyear Walker Tire Company $42,811.72 Dayton Jackson Tire Company $39,274.02 Armstrong Using present Estimated quantities and last year low unit price by Walker Tire Co. $45,877.64 "NOTE: Unit prices of tires this year lower than 1961. For instance 670 x 154 ply Nylon $12.00 last year $13.27. On 825 x 20 last year $57.40 - 10 ply Nylon $47.16 "RECOMMENDATION: Recommend low bidder, Jackson Tire Company be awarded contract for Armstrong Tires for all tires and tubes as lowest bidder. "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" MR. E. C. THOMPSON, representing Austin Goodyear Tire Company stated they bid on Goodyear premium tires, they had the most complete line of tires and better facilities at their place of business for servicing the tires. Their company had previously handled the city's tire business. The fact their company had four fully equipped trucks as well as other trucks they could more than offset CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS the $2,000 difference in time and servicing the tires, and the City would get a better tire from Goodyear than from a competitive operator. Mr. Thompson stated the specifications were vague and that Goodyear, the largest in the industry, could not make exactly what the City called for. He said the city called for 100 level specifying nylon, and Goodyear did not make that; but what they had offered was 12% better than original equipment tires. It was pointed out the 100 level was not included in the specifications; that the first line tire was specified. Councilman White asked if the JACKSON TIRE COMPANY complied with the specifications, and it was pointed out that they did. MR. J. T. NICHOLS, representative of Armstrong Rubber Company, stated the Jackson Tire Company facilities were more than adequate to take care of the City's business. Technical discussion on the size and manufacture of tires was held. The Mayor stated the specifications had been discussed at length, and the Council has tried its best to keep open free competitive bidding on items that are comparable, and this was the time the Council decided to delete the requirements so far as "Original equipment" was concerned. MR. BEN LEE CHOTE, Austin Goodyear Company, Inc. read a letter requesting that the contract be awarded to Goodyear for tires and tubes, since they were second low bidder, and the difference in product prices is 4-1/3%; that awards would be made only on the basis of evaluation of bids submitted on first grade, first line tires and tubes as recognized by the tire industry, and that these tires are known in the industry as first line, original equipment tires, and Armstrong tires are not furnished on any original equipment automobiles, trucks, or tractors while those of Goodyear were; that Goodyear has the most complete line in the rubber industry, and for such reason sells to the State hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise that Armstrong could have, but does not get, because Armstrong cannot furnish it; and that since one requirement for bidding was the service ability of the company, that Jackson Tire Company could not handle the city's business at their place of business; and since the best and lowest bid has been made by Austin Goodyear.Co Inc. MR. NICHOLS stated the Jackson Tire Company met all the requirements, had all the facilities for meeting the requirements of service trucks and had met all the requirements called for in the bid invitation. Councilman Perry asked what was the recommendation of the City Manager. The City Manager recommended the low bid. Specifications were discussed in general. Councilman Perry stated the arguments were appropriate for planning the specification next year rather than applying to the bid today. The Assistant City Manager stated the Department heads in the Electric Department, Public Works Department, and Police Department had visited the company and find the facilities are adequate to serve the city's needs. After discussion, Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on September 25, 1962 for the furnishing of tires and tubes; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Jackson Tire Company for the furnishing of Armstrong Tires, in the sum of $39,274.02, 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 bid of Jackson Tire Company for the furnishing of Armstrong Tires, in the sum of $39,274.02, be, and the same is hereby accepted, and W. T. - CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 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 said Jackson Tire Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on September 25, 1962 for recapping, spot and section repairs on tires; and, WHEREAS, the bid of General Tire Service Company, in the sum of $2,838.67, 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 bid of General Tire Service Company, in the sum of $2,838.67, be, and the same is hereby accepted, and 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 said General Tire Service Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Perry asked that the City Manager request his people to keep accurate records of services whenever they call for service or how long it takes for service trucks to get there and meet the needs. He asked that they find out how much money this amounts to; also for all tires they want to recap, find out what percentage are recappable. He stated if each year the Council had a report on the company that had the contract and on the type of service it gave; and if the Council did not think it was good enough, that company would not have the opportunity to bid the next year. The Mayor said the Council had asked about the services for last year, and it was found out it was very satisfactory, and there were no complaints of the service that was given. Councilman Shanks 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 of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a deed on behalf of the City of Austin, conveying to Jack Gibson the following described property, to-wit: 440 square feet of land, same being out of and a part of that certain tract of land out of and a part of Lot 1, Jones CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS and Sedwick Subdivision, a subdivision of record in Volume Z at page 601 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, which certain tract of land was conveyed to the City of Austin by Warranty Deed dated December 13, 1948, of record in Volume 943 at page 439 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas and being described as Tract 1 in said deed; said 440 square feet of land being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: 1120 BEGINNING at an iron stake at the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land, same being the most westerly northwest corner of the said City of Austin Tract No. 1; THENCE, with the most westerly north line of the said City of Austin Tract No. 1 8 59° 42' E 58.64 feet to the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, S 29° 22′ W 7.62 feet to the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with a line 7.50 feet south of and parallel to the said most westerly north line of the City of Austin Tract No. 1 N 59° 42' W 58.76 feet to a point in the most westerly west line of the said City of Austin Tract No. 1 for the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said west line of the City of Austin Tract No. 1 N 30° 18' E 7.50 feet to the point of beginning. (Exchange for equal amount of land for West 31st Street right-of-way) The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved itsadoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that the circumstances are such that the maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles at the following location is less than thirty miles per hour during the hours from 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.; and, WHEREAS, after said investigation the City Council has found that the maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles is twenty (20) miles per hour at the following location: ON STREET FROM TO South First Street El Paso Street 75 feet south of South Park Street Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to record this finding CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS in Section 33.39 of the Traffic Register. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None The Council recessed at 12:25 P.M. RECESSED MEETING At 1:50 P.M. the Council resumed its business. 1:50 Ρ.Μ. The Council discussed the use and maintenance of DISCH FIELD and if the use should be broadened. Councilman White moved that the City Manager be authorized to contact Mr. E. P. Knebel and Mr. Cox, Austin Baseball Inc. regarding the lease of Disch Field. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council had before it for action pending Tax Appeals. Councilman White moved that an adjustment be made in the assessed value as follows: ROGAN GILES 140 and 150 East Riverside Drive 4.317 Acres, Isaac Decker League - Parcel No. 2-0101-1104 Assessed Value $ 39,530 Council Action $ 37,910 Land Improvements Total 100 Block East Riverside Drive 11.37 Acres Isaac Decker League Land Improvements Total 7,090 7,090 $ 46,630 $ 45,000 - Parcel No. 2-0101-1101 Assessed Value $ 66,700 Council Action $60,790 0 $ 66,700 $ 60,790 The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Shanks moved that the Council sustain the values set by the Board of Equalization as follows: ROGAN GILES 3900 Interregional Highway 12.08 Acres, Thomas Hawkins Survey - Parcel No. 2-1611-0605 vote: Land Improvements Total 500 Block East Riverside Drive 4.6 Acres, Isaac Decker League - Land Improvements Total Assessed Value Council Action $1.89,740 277,720 $467,460 No Change Parcel No. 2-0103-0201 Assessed Value $ 10,350 Council Action $ 10,350 No Change The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None TEXAS CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Coleman Gay, Attorney The City Attorney reviewed the tax appeal. Councilman Shanks moved that the tax value of Texas Casualty Insurance Company be fixed at the value found by the Board of Equalization, EXCEPT the values of the Notes Receivable be fixed at 90% of face value, thereby fixing the assessed value as follows: Personal Property - Taxable Assets Council Action 1959 $ 96,260 1960 62,330 1961 82,320 1962 125,650 The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WESTERN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY Councilman Shanks moved that the Council fix the assessed value for Western Alliance Insurance Company as follows: Personal Property - Taxable Assets vote: 1961 Council Action $ 14,190 The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RETIREMENT AND PENSIONING SYSTEM FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY GRANTED THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER SECTION 4, OF ARTICLE IX, OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; CREATING A RETIREMENT BOARD TO ADMINISTER AND OPERATE THE RETIREMENT AND PENSIONING SYSTEM AND DEFINING ITS POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTION; PROVIDING A METHOD OF FINANCING THE SYSTEM; REPEALING ALL LAWS OR PARTS OF LAWS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY AND SAVING CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY" AS PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 10, 1940 AND AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME THEREAFTER BY AMENDING SECTION L (8) OF ARTICLE IX THEREOF PERTAINING TO INVESTMENTS OF FUNDS; REPEALING ALL LAWS OR PARTS OF LAWS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY AND SAVING CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks 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 Shanks 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 Shanks moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on maps or plats of John M. Harrell Subdivision of Lot 7 of Live Oak Grove, a subdivision out of and a part of the Isaac Decker League, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, a certain street, extending from the north line of Cumberland Road in a northerly direction 437.11 feet to the north line of said John M. Harrell Subdivision, same being the south line of Forest Wood Subdivision, is designated as Forest Avenue; and, WHEREAS, the maps or plats of John M. Harrell Subdivision of Lot 7 of Live Oak Grove, are of record in Book 5 at page 67 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning, of the City of Austin, have requested that the name of a portion of Forest Avenue be changed to Euclid Avenue; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the name of the following described street, designated as Forest Avenue, as the same appears on the maps or plats of John M. Harrell Subdivision of Lot No. 7 of Live Oak Grove, of record in Book 5, at page 67 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, be and the same is hereby changed to Euclid Avenue, said portion of said street so changed being described as follows: A part of that certain street known as Forest Avenue as shown on a map or plat of John M. Harrell Subdivision of Lot No. 7 of Live Oak Grove, a subdivision out of and a part of the Isaac Decker League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas; said map or plat of John M. Harrell Subdivision being of record in Book 5 at page 67 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Forest Avenue extends from the north line of Cumberland Road as shown on said map or plat of John M. Harrell Subdivision in a northerly direction 437.11 feet to the north line of said John M. Harrell Subdivision, same being the south line of Forest Wood, a Subdivision of Record in Pook 15 at page 68 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS--- 10.40 The Council discussed the pavement on Congress Avenue. Mr. Reuben Rountree, Director of Public Works, stated this was a maintenance project and he recommended that MR. JIM JACKSON, Heater Planing Contractor, be employed to remove the irregularities of the pavement by removing approximately 1/4" of the asphalt surface the full width of the street from the north line of 5th Street to the north line of 9th Street. He stated Mr. Jackson would use a heater-planer to do this work and would do it for $3,000. Councilman White moved that the Council accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager stated there were two employees in the Public Works Department that want to move outside the city limits. Discussion was held and no action was taken. Mr. Jim Wilson, Assistant City Manager, gave a report on the Traffic study made by the Traffic Engineer, regarding parking spaces. He stated we now have 333 spaces and in order to give l½' more room to each space, 51 spaces would be lost. Only 173 meters would have to be relocated and the cost would be $950 including the painting of the lines. Councilman White moved that the City Manager be instructed to have these meters relocated. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Assistant City Manager submitted a recommendation from the Traffic Engineer, Mr. W. H. Klapproth, regarding left turn lanes and the use of buttons to designate the lanes. He pointed out on a map the locations where the buttons would be used. The Traffic Engineer does not propose to put the buttons in now but would put them in when the left-turn arrows are installed. Councilman Shanks moved that the City Manager be authorized to use these buttons. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None ing. The City Manager submitted a report of the Committee on Down Town LightHe stated the same standards could be used and change the light fixtures to use mercury vapor lights; also the old fixtures could be used to improve some other streets. Discussion was held on the effect the lighting would have on displaying of merchandise. Upon inquiry by the Council, the City Manager stated he would recommend this. The Council took no action as it wanted to study this further. The City Manager stated last week the Council authorized a lease with the National Guard Armory Board for a helicoptor unit and a question had been raised regarding a trust indenture. The City Attorney explained that the Adjutant General had to satisfy the City and the bond holders in case they CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS fail to keep up the lease. In the lease the Adjutant General has with the National Guard Armory it states if they default on their bonds they would rent the unit to the highest and best bidder and he stated in lieu of that the City Could set up a schedule similar to those it has with the Chamber of Commerce, United Fund, and others. He also stated that all that would be involved would be $47,000 out of $500,000. The Council discussed the need the city would have for it. The Mayor asked the City Manager to work this out. The City Attorney stated he had had a request from Mrs. Herlinda Camarilla to purchase city property adjacent to hers on the north side of Ben White Boulevard west of Congress Avenue. Discussion was held and it was the feeling of the Council that the property not be sold at this time. The Council discussed briefly the date to go out and look at Capitol City Country Club property which has been offered for sale to the City. The Council decided to go look at the property next Thursday if Mr. Howard is in the City by that time, if not they would go later. Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City National Bank as occupant of a building owned by the Austin Independent School District and the Herman Pressler Estate located on Lot 6 and the north 23.00 feet of Lot 5, Block 97 in the Original City of Austin, is modernizing such building; and WHEREAS, in order to beautify said building plans have been prepared providing for a new facing to be attached to the present structure along the north and west walls of said building; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Austin Independent School District, the Herman Pressler Estate and the City National Bank are hereby authorized to construct such new facing along the north and west walls of said building, as now located, such new facing to be no more than one and one-half inches (1 1/2") thick. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager read a letter from Mr. Vic Ehlers, Jr., which was a progress report on the action taken by the Community Council on the HEALTH and HOSPITAL NEEDS STUDY. The Council discussed the report. The City Manager reported he had a letter from the Texas Highway Department stating the total project expenditures from State funds through October 1962 for the ORIGIN and DESTINATION SURVEY, are estimated to be $11,000 and in order SIMMONS MOTOR COMPANY By Eddie Simmons PAUL F. PAULSEN By Clair Fallon J. W. SCARBROUGH ESTATE & D. M. BRYANT, JR. By J. Chrys Dougherty ERNEST MCGUIRE By Ernest Woods CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1207 Baylor Street 2915-2917 (2913) Red River Street 1131 From "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area To "C" Commercial 2nd Height & Area From "B" Residence To "0" Office 111-513 E.Oltorf Street From "A" Residence To "C" Commmercial 2313 Shoal Creek Boulevard From "A" Residence To "B" Residence There being no further business, Councilman Shanks moved that the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council adjourned at 4:30P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk holy APPROVED Mayor = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Austin will be held on the 10th day of October, 1962, at the Municipal Building, Eighth and Colorado, in Austin, Texas, at 10:00 P.M. for the purpose of awarding a contract for the natural gas fuel supply contract for the Electrical Generating System for the City of Austin. s/ Elsie Woosley City Clerk ATTEST: s/ Elsie Woosley City Clerk s/ Lester E. Palmer Mayor City of Austin, Texas CONSENT TO MEETING We, the undersigned members of the City Council, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregularities in such service and such notice, and consent and agree that said City Council shall meet at the time and place therein named, and for the purpose therein stated. s/ Edgar Perry s/ Ben White s/ L. F. Shanks s/ R. C. Armstrong