1159 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 18, 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, White, Mayor Palmer Absent: Councilman Shanks Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Invocation was delivered by REV. L. C. YOUNG, Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church. In accordance with published notice thereof, promptly at 10:00 o'clock A. M., Mayor Palmer announced that the time for submitting bids on the purchase of City of Austin, Texas, Various Purpose General Obligation Bonds, in the amount of $2,000,000, had expired and that the City Council would proceed with the opening of said bids. Bids were then opened and read as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON $2,000,000 VARIOUS PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OCTOBER 18, 1962 NAME OF BIDDER 1.GOLDMAN, SACHS, & CO. & ASSOCIATES: MATURITY DATES NOMINAL GROSS INTEREST INTEREST RATE COST PREMIUM OFFERED NET INTEREST COST EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE July 1,1964, thru July 1,1969 July 1,1970, thru July 1,1979 July 1,1980, thru July 1,1982 July 1,1983, thru July 1,1987 2.75% 2.90% 3 5 % % $978,536.25 $ 326.40 $978,209.85 2.9563% 2. BANKERS TRUST COMPANY July 1,1964, thru July 1,1969 5 % Harris Trust and Savings Bank Republic National Bank of July 1,1970, thru July 1,1979 2.75% July 1,1980, thru July 1,1982 2.90% Dallas July 1,1983, thru July 1,1987 3 % 978,536.29 978,536.29 2.957346 Russ & Company, Inc. 3. FIRST NATIONAL CITY BANK Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. July 1,1964, thru July 1,1969 July 1,1970, thru July 1,1979 July 1,1980, thru July 1,1981 5% 2.80% 2.90% Braun, Bosworth & Co., Inc. July 1,1982, thru July 1,1987 3 % 986,059.58 2,820.00 983,239.58 2.9715 % Robert Winthrop & Co. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 4.F.S. SMITHERS & CO.& ASSOCIATES July 1, 1964, thru July 1,1969 5% July 1,1970, thru July 1,1978 2.75% July 1,1979, thru July 1,1981 2.90% July 1,1982, thru July 1, 1987 3 % 984,342.91 446.00 983,896.91 2.9735 % 5.PHELPS, FENN & CO. July 1,1964, thru July 1,1969 5% Rauscher, Pierce & Co., Inc. and Associates July 1,1970, thru July 1,1974 2.70% July 1,1975, thru July 1,1980 2.80% July 1,1981, thru July 1,1987 3 % 983,984.59 100.00 983,884.59 2.9735 %1 1160 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON $2,000,000 VARIOUS PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OCTOBER 18, 1962 2 NAME OF BIDDER 6.C.J.DEVINE & CO. & ASSOCIATES 7.CHEMICAL BANK NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY & ASSOCIATES 8.SMITH, BARNEY & CO. ACCOUNT 9. LEHMAN BROTHERS & ASSOCIATES 10. THE PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL BANK AND ASSOCIATES 11.FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, DALLAS AND ASSOCIATES MATURITY DATES NOMINAL GROSS INTEREST INTEREST NET PREMIUM RATECOST___ OFFERED INTEREST COST_ EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE 2.75% 2.90% July 1,1964, thru July 1,1970 5 % July 1,1971, thru July 1,1979 July 1,1980, thru July 1,1981 July 1,1982, thru July 1,1987 July 1,1964, thru July 1,1976 July 1,1977, thru July 1,1981 July 1,1982, thru July 1,1985 July 1,1986, thru July 1, 1987 July 1,1964, thru July 1,1969 July 1,1970, thru July 1,1979 July 1,1980, thru July 1,1984 July 1,1985, thru July 1, 1987 July 1,1964, thru July 1,1970 July 1,1971, thru July 1,1978 July 1,1979, thru July 1,1981 July 1,1982, thru July 1,1987 July 1,1964, thru July 1,1967 July 1,1968, thru July 1,1977 July 1,1978, thru July 1,1981 July 1,1982, thru July 1,1987 July 1,1964, thru July 1,1968 July 1,1969, thru July 1, 1977 July 1,1978, thru July 1,1985 July 1,1986, thru July 1, 1987 3 % $987,992.91 $2,200.02 $985,792.89 2.9792775% 3 % 2.90% 3 % 3.10% 4:1/2% 23/4% 3 % 988,781.27 1,245.27 987,536.00 2.984545 % 3.10% 990,787.92 5 % 2.75% 2.90% 3 % 991,242.92 990,787.92 2.9943 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS B2 360.00 990,882.92 2.9947 % 5 % 3 % 2.90% 3 % 992,422.92 187.50 992,235.42 2.99874 % 4 1/2% 2 3/4% 3 % 3.10% 993,682.92 1,077.00 992,605.92 2.9998679% 161 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON $2,000,000 VARIOUS PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OCTOBER 18, 1962 NAME OF BIDDER 12. THE FIRST BOSTON CORPOR- ATION AND ASSOCIATES 13.DREXEL & CO. & ASSOCIATES 14.EASIMAN DILLON, UNION SECURI- TIES & CO., AND ASSOCIATES 15.THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY AND ASSOCIATES 16.HARRIMAN RIPLEY & CO., INC. AND ASSOCIATES 17. HALSEY, STUART & COMPANY, INC. AND ASSOCIATES NOMINAL GROSS NET MATURITY DATES INTEREST INTEREST PREMIUM RATE COST OFFERED INTEREST COST EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE July 1,1964, thru July 1,1970 43/4% July 1,1971, thru July 1,1978 July 1, 1979, thru July 1,1980 2.80% 2.90% July 1,1981, thru July 1, 1987 3 %$994,382.91 177.00 994,205.91 3.0047 % 5 % 2.80% 3 % 995,551.24 148.00 995,403.24 3.008322%2 July 1,1964, thru July 1,1970 July 1,1971, thru July 1,1976 July 1,1977, thru July 1,1979 July 1,1980, thru July 1,1987 July 1,1964, thru July 1,1971 July 1,1972, thru July 1,1978 July 1,1979, thru July 1,1980 July 1,1981, thru July 1, 1987 July 1,1964, thru July 1, 1979 July 1,1980, thru July 1,1983 July 1,1984, thru July 1,1985 July 1, 1986, thru July 1,1987 July 1,1964, thru July 1,1967 July 1,1968, thru July 1,1976 July 1,1977, thru July 1,1983 July 1,1984, thru July 1,1987 July 1,1964, thru July 1,1967 July 1,1968, thru July 1,1976 July 1,1977, thru July 1, 1984 July 1,1985, thru July 1, 1987 2.75% 4 3/4% 2 3/4% 2.90% 3 % 998,452.91 2,856.00 995,596.91 3.0089 2.90% 3.00% 3.10 % 31/8% 995,735.85 86.00 995,649.85 3.009067% 4 % 2.75% 3 % 3.10% 997,467.09 1,782.40 995,684.69 3.009172 % 4 5/8% 23/4% 3 % 3.10% 997,369.57 58.00 997,311.57 3.0140 % CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ९ 1162 NAME OF BIDDER CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED ON $2,000,000 VARIOUS PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OCTOBER 18, 1962 MATURITY DATES 18.CONTINENTAL ILLINOIS NATIONAL July 1,1964, thru July 1,1968 BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF CHICAGO AND ASSOCIATES 19. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO & ASSOCIATES 20.JOHNSTON, LEMON & CO., WASH- INGTON, D.C. AND ASSOCIATES 21. THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, MGR. AND ASSOCIATES 22.ROWLES, WINSTON & CO., WHITE, WELD & CO., JT. MGRS. AND ASSOCIATES 23.KIDDER, PEABODY & CO., AND ASSOCIATES 24.MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST CO. OF NEW YORK AND ASSOCIATES July 1,1969, thru July 1,1976 July 1,1977, thru July 1,1984 July 1,1985, thru July 1, 1987 July 1,1964, thru July 1,1967 July 1,1968, thru July 1,1984 July 1,1985, thru July 1,1987 July 1,1964, thru July 1,1972 July 1, 1973, thru July 1,1980 July 1,1981, thru July 1,1983 July 1,1984, thru July 1,1987 July 1,1964, thru July 1,1968 July 1,1969, thru July 1,1979 July 1,1980, thru July 1,1983 July 1,1984, thru July 1,1987 July 1,1964, thru July 1,1968 July 1,1969, thru July 1,1977 July 1,1978, thru July 1,1982 July 1,1983, thru July 1,1987 July 1,1964, thru July 1,1969 July 1,1970, thru July 1,1980 July 1,1981, thru July 1,1982 July 1,1983, thru July 1,1987 July 1,1964, thru July 1,1966 July 1,1967, thru July 1,1967 July 1,1968, thru July 1,1983 July 1,1984, thru July 1, 1987 NOMINAL GROSS INTEREST INTEREST RATE COST 4 % 2.75% 3 % EFFECTIVE INTEREST NET PREMIUM OFFERED INTEREST COST RATE 3 1/8% $999,497.48 $2,018.40 $997,479.08 3.014595 % 2.50% 3 % 3.10% 999,946.76 3.50% 27/8% 3 % 3.10% 1,000,921.25 5 % 2.90% % 3 376.00 999,570.76 3.020915 % 70.00 1,000,851.25 3.02478 % CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 3.10% 1,007,404.98 1,400.00 1,006,004.98 3.0403 %9 5 % 2.80% % 3 3.10% 1,008,297.91 % 5 2.90% 3 % 1,008,297.91 3.04729% 3.10% 1,013,394.99 2,020.00 1,011,374.99 3.05659 % 5 4 3 3.10% 1,012,004.58 1,012,004.58 3.05849% CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 1162 MR. WINTON JACKSON, Consultant, stated these were excellent bids, and the timing was the best. He complimented the City on receiving such good bids, stating this was due to those running the city--the Mayor and Councilmen, and various department heads. He stated Austin had an excellent credit and was recognized throughout the United States by the investment fraternities as well as the larger banks. Representatives from various banks in Austin agreed that this was an excellent bid for the bonds. The Mayor thanked the group, and announced that the bids would be referred to the Finance Director for evaluation. Later in the meeting, after the Finance Director submitted his report, Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO. & ASSOCIATES, this day submitted to the City Council the following proposal: OFFICIAL BID FORM Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas October 18, 1962 Gentlemen: Reference is made to your "Official Notice of Sale" and "Official Statement," dated September 28, 1962, of $2,000,000 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1962-A, both of which constitute a part hereof. For your legally issued bonds, as described in said Notice, we will pay you par and accrued interest from date of issue to date of delivery to us, plus a cash premium of $326.40 for bonds maturing and bearing interest as follows: --- 5.00% July 1, 1964, through July 1, 1969 July 1, 1970, through July 1, 1979 --- 2.75% July 1, 1980, through July 1, 1982 --- 2.90$ July 1, 1983, through July 1, 1987 --- 3.00% Interest cost, in accordance with the above bid, is: Gross Interest Cost Less Premium NET INTEREST COST EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE Attached hereto is Cashier's AUSTIN, TEXAS Bank, $978,536.25 326.40 $978,209.85 2.9563% Certified Check of the AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK, in the amount of $40,000.00 which represents our Good Faith Deposit, and which is submitted in accordance with the terms as set forth in the "Official Notice of Sale" and "Official Statement". We desire that the Paying Agents for this issue be: New York, New York, and Later Austin, Texas. Respectfully submitted, 1165 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO. & ASSOCIATES By s/ Goldman, Sachs & Co. ACCEPTANCE CLAUSE Authorized Representative The above and foregoing bid is hereby in all things accepted by the City of Austin, Texas, this the 18th day of October, 1962. ATTEST: s/ Elsie Woosley City Clerk, City of Austin, Texas s Lester E. Palmer Mayor, City of Austin, Texas APPROVED: s/ Doren R. Eskew City Attorney, City of Austin, Texas ****** Return of Good Faith Deposit is hereby acknowledged: and, By WHEREAS, the said bid and proposal of GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO. & ASSOCIATES was the most advantageous bid submitted to the City Council for the purchase of the aforesaid bonds; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said proposal of GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO. & ASSOCIATES to purchase $2,000,000.00 City of Austin, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 1962-A, as per the City's Notice of Sale and Prospectus dated September 28, 1962, at the price and upon the terms of said proposal be and the same is hereby accepted and GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO. & ASSOCIATES be awarded the sale of said bonds; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to sell to GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO. & ASSOCIATES the $2,000,000.00 City of Austin, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 1962-A, as per the City's Notice of Sale and Prospectus dated September 28, 1962, at par and accrued interest from date of delivery, plus a cash premium of $326.40 according to the terms of said bid hereinbefore set out. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS... 1166 The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong*, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks *Councilman Armstrong made a statement concerning his affirmative vote, in that this was the second time bonds had been sold since he had been on the Council in a year and a half; and asked if he could have a little more clarification on the next sale; that with a city with the income that this one has, it seems income could be diverted to issues that need to be improved and need to be done rather than borrowing $2,000,000 and in 23 years paying back $2,978,209. MINUTES PERTAINING TO PASSAGE AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 621018-A AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,850,000 "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION VARIOUS PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1962-A (No. 242)" AND $1.50,000 "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND RECREATION BONDS, SERIES 1962-A (No. 243)", ALL DATED NOVEMBER 1, 1962. THE STATE OF TEXAS CITY OF AUSTIN COUNTY OF TRAVIS YAYAYA ON THIS, the 18th day of October, 1962, the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, convened in regular session at the regular meeting place thereof in the City Hall with the following members present, to-wit: LESTER E. PALMER MAYOR BEN WHITE COUNCILMAN EDGAR FERRY III COUNCILMAN R. C. (BOB) ARMSTRONG COUNCILMAN LOUIS SHANKS and with the following absent: constituting a quorum; at which time the following among other business was transacted, to-wit: The Mayor submitted and introduced an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $1,850,000 "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION VARIOUS PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1962-A (No. 242)" and $150,000 "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS GENERAL OBLIGATION PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND RECREATION BONDS, SERIES 1962-A (No. 243)", for the City Council's consideration, the caption of said ordinance being as follows: "AN ORDINANCE by the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, authorizing the issuance of $1,850,000 'CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION VARIOUS PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 1962-A (No. 242)', dated November 1, 1962, for the purpose of providing funds for permanent public improvements, to-wit: $100,000 for constructing, improving and repairing Hospital Buildings of the City of Austin, and for acquiring necessary lands and equipment therefor; $1,750,000 for constructing and improving streets, including bridges and drainage incidental thereto in and for said City and for acquiring CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1167 necessary lands therefor; and $150,000 'CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION PARKS PLAYGROUNDS AND RECREATION BONDS, SERIES 1962-A (No. 243)', dated November 1, 1962, for the purpose of providing funds for permanent public improvements to-wit: constructing and improving Public Parks and Public Playgrounds of the City of Austin, and for constructing improving and repairing buildings and other recreation facilities of said parks and playgrounds, and for acquiring necessary lands and equipment therefor; prescribing the form of the bonds and the form of the interest coupons; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax on all taxable property within the limits of said City to pay the interest on said bonds and to create a sinking fund for the redemption thereof; and providing for the assessment and collection of such taxes; enacting provisions incident and relating to the purpose and subject of this ordinance; and declaring an emergency." The ordinance was read and Councilman Perry moved that the rule be suspended which requires that no ordinance shall become effective until the expiration of ten days following the date of its final passage, and that such ordinance be finally passed and adopted at this meeting, and that for the reasons recited therein, said ordinance be passed as an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the citizens of Austin as permitted by the City Charter. The motion was seconded by Councilman White and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Palmer and Councilmen White, Perry, Armstrong NOES: None. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Perry moved that the rules be further suspended and that the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman White and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Palmer and Councilmen White, Perry, Armstrong NOES: None. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Perry moved that the ordinance be finally passed as an emergency measure. The motion was seconded by Councilman White and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Palmer, and Councilmen White, Perry, Armstrong NOES: None adopted. The Mayor then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed and MINUTES APPROVED, this the 18th day of October, 1962. s/ Lester E. Palmer ATTEST: s/ Elsie Woosley City Clerk, City of Austin, Texas Mayor, City of Austin, Texas - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1:68 MR. ROBERT T. DAVIS filed an application for permission to construct and operate a community antenna television system, stating there was a great public need for this service. He, MR. RICHARD F. BROWN, and MR. GLENN FLINN of Tyler would be the owners of the company. The Mayor received the application and filed it with the City Clerk stating there were several other applications on file, and some legal matters on which the City Attorney would have to advise the Council. After these are cleared, all of the applications would be brought in and a time set when this would be discussed again and see which one could be selected. He stated within a reasonable length of time, after the Council had talked with the City Attorney and City Manager to be sure there were no problems as far as the poles were concerned, it would review all the applications and notify all the applicants of a time to discuss this, and come up with a decision. Councilman White moved that in accordance with published notice, that the public hearing on the improvement of the following, streets be opened: CONTRACT NO. 62-A-10 STREET FROM TO Brazos Street Guadalupe Street Lamar Boulevard Red River Street San Jacinto Street East 1st Street West 1st Street West 5th Street East 5th Street East lith Street East 11th Street West 16th Street West 24th Street Trinity Street East 1st Street West 1st Street West 5th Street West 6th Street CONTRACT NO. 62-A-12 STREET Kerbey Lane Lorrain Street McDonald Avenue Mountainview Road Nelson Street Pease Road Pruett Street West 8th Street West 9th Street West 32nd Street East 5th Street Congress Avenue San Antonio Street Lamar Boulevard Missouri Pacific Railroad Right-of-way East 19th Street East 19th Street East 6th Street. East Avenue Congress Avenue Colorado Street Lamar Boulevard FROM TO West 35th Street West 13th Street West 34th Street West 38th Street Windsor Road Cherry Lane West 8th Street Palma Plaza Wayside Drive Nelson Street West Lynn Street Bailey Lane West 38th Street Clearview Drive West 9th Street Enfield Road Hearn Street Blanco Street A point 367' East of Oakland Avenue Lamar Boulevard The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks No one was present to be heard. Councilman Perry moved that the hearings be closed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks 1169 Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUITING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Brazos Street and Sundry Other Streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Nces: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE COME EFFECTIVE 1170 IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. other Streets) (Kerbey Lane andSundry The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager submitted the following: "Sealed Bids opened 8 Oct 1962 10:00 am Tabulated by Henry C. Moore, Jr. Purchasing Agent Brackenridge Hospital City of Austin Brackenridge Hospital Bid #B-6224 for Automatic Film Processor 1 each Automatic, continuous x-ray film processing unit, complete with all accessory equipment. Pakorol unit manufactured by Pako Cor- poration The Gilbert X-Ray General Electric Company of Texas X-Ray Dept. $9,309.00 $9,372.00 This bid FOB Hospital. Bid to include complete installation by contractor, including erection of unit, connection to utilities, and instruction of Hospital personnel in the operation of the equipment. NOTE: Aloe Division of Brunswick, Dallas, Texas returned a "no bić". Wilson X-Ray and Surgical Company of Austin, Texas said they could not furnish this item and did not return bid. Cranford X-Ray Company of San Antonio, Texas did not return a bid. Both bids were made on the basis of specifications. Recommend accepting low bidder, Gilbert X-Ray Company. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" MR. HERB CLOUSE, representative from General Electric Company, appeared before the Council regarding the contract for automatic x-ray film processing unit, stating his company was only $69.00 over the low bid, but his company has a service agreement to service the X-ray equipment at Brackenridge Hospital, and it was assumed that if they received the bid, they would service this under their present agreement, which would much more than overcome the difference of $69.00. The City Manager stated bids were taken for the equipment. Councilman Perry stated the bidding process was established on what is actually called for in the bid, and these additional considerations that are brought up could be considered next time bids are called for and the service could be included. The City Manager reviewed the contract and arrangement with the radiologist in that he will deduct from the fees which he earns the cost of operations of his Department, and that includes depreciation of this equipment. He stated when bids were called for again, if the Radiologist felt it would be a better deal to include the maintenance, he would take that into account. Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 8, 1962, for an Automatic Film Processor to be used by Brackenridge Hospital; and, WHEREAS, the bid of The Gilbert X-Ray Company of Texas, in the sun of $9,309.00, was the lowest bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1172 recommended by the Purchasing Agent for Brackenridge Hospital, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of The Gilbert X-Ray Company of Texas, in the sum of $9,309.00, 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 The Gilbert X-Ray Company of Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks Not in Council Room when the Roll was called: Councilman Armstrong Councilman Perry moved that the Council approve the Supplement to Minutes of August 16, 1962; Minutes of the Regular Meetings of October 4th and October Ilth; and Minutes of Special Meetings of October 1st (Tax Hearings) and October 10th (Awarding of Gas Contract). The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: (1) 56 LOTS, BEING LOTS 1-12, BLOCK A; LOTS 1-22, BLOCK B, AND LOTS 1-22, BLOCK C, TEMPO NORTH, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (2) AN INTERIOR TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING AN AREA OF 41,650 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 131-143 SOUTH FIRST STREET, FROM "D" INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (3) THE NORTH 50 FEET OF LOT 1, FOSTER LUDLOW AND COMPANY SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1607-1609 INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (4) (A) LOTS 4 AND 5, MARY LEE MILLER SUBDIVISION AND ONE LOT BEING A PART OF OUTLOT NO. 28, IN DIVISION "C", OF THE GOVERNMENT OUTLOTS ADJOINING THE CITY OF AUSTIN; SAID THREE LOTS LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3207-3211 EAST AVENUE; AND (B) LOTS 1-3, MARY LEE MILLER SUBDIVISION AND ONE LOT FRONTING 50 FEET ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF EAST AVENUE, SAID LOTS LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3205 AND 3213-3217 EAST AVENUE AND 1101-1105 EDGEWOOD AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (5) THE EAST 30 FEET OF THE SOUTH 65 FERT OF LOT 3, ROLLINS MARTIN SUBDIVISION, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4703 EAST 12TH STREET, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (6) (A) A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 100 FEET ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4904-4906 INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY; AND (B) TWO TRACTS OF LAND FRONTING 123.84 FEET ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY AND 190.60 FEET ON THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF EAST 49TE STREET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4900-4902 INTERREGIONAL HIGHWAY AND 1012-1022 EAST 49TH STREET, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (7) LOT 14, BLOCK J, AND LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK R, ALLANDALE PARK, SECTION 5, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (8) A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 200 FEET ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BURNET ROAD, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 8108-8122 BURNET ROAD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (9) (A) THE NORTH 150 FEET OF LOT A, BLOCK C, TEMPO NORTH, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 7539-7544 NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD AND 721-731 MORROW STREET, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND (B) THE SOUTH 320.26 FEET OF LOT A, BLOCK C, TEMPO NORTH, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 7513-7537 NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (10) AN INTERIOR TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING AN AREA OF 2025 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 209 NORTH LOOP BOULEVARD, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; AND (11) (A) THE WEST 60.45 FEET OF LOT 1, BLOCK 93, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 500 EAST 8TH STREET AND 801-805 NECHES STREET; AND (B) LOT 2 AND THE EAST 8.55 FEET OF LOT 1, BLOCK 93, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 502-504 EAST 8TH STREET, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Perry moved that The the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks 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 White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Perry moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 OF AN IRREGULAR SHAPED TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 122.45 FEET ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WEST AVENUE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 904-908 WEST AVENUE, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Attorney stated this ordinance did not include the additional property on West 10th Street, as there is a question of set-back lines. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Council postponed action on the following zoning ordinance: THOMAS W. MALONE 1211-15 E. 52nd Street Additional Area: 1207-09 Ε. 52nd Street From "A" Residence To "BB" Residence Councilman Armstrong made inquiry about the bridge on West 10th Street, as to the hazards, if any, if the sidewalks were taken off the bridge, widening it in that manner. The City Manager stated the Director of Public Works would have to check on that, as the sidewalks may not have any support. Councilman Armstrong stated if the sidewalk area, and the bannister area could be removed, the bridge would be a regularly sized bridge. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH WEST BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEY PAID TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNDER SUCH CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1176 The Mayor announced that MR. R. GRAHAM WILSON had withdrawn his zoning application, and Councilman Armstrong moved that the Council accept the withdrawal of the application as follows: R. BRABAM WILSON 1108 West 2nd Street From "A" Residence 1st Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks Action on the following zoning application was postponed until the Planning Director finished the study under way about the width of 38th Street, and it was stated this study would be completed by October 22nd: HOWARD ONSTOT, et al 200-206, 302-304, and 308-312 West 38th Street 3801-09 Avenue B 201-311 West 38 Street Additional Area: 300-306 West 38th Street From "A" Residence ist Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Uselton stated he had a time limit for the sale of this property of The November ist, and his clients will deed 15' for additional right-of-way. Mayor stated he would get the Council together Monday to decide. The City Manager submitted the following: "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "October 16, 1962 Parking Areas Municipal Airport "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 16, 1962, for construction of parking areas at the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport known as Contract Number 62-C-20. "Giesen & Latson Construction Company, Inc. $15,989.51 Austin Paving Company R. B. Bowden Construction Company Allen, Heidt & Badgett, Inc. J. W. Steelman, Inc. Ed H. Page City's Estimate 16,095.06 18,547.15 18,642.33 20,237.80 30,118.75 $14,367.19 "I recommend that Giesen & Latson Construction Company, Inc. with their low bid of $15,989.51 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 16, 1962 for the construction of parking areas at the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport known as Contract Number 62-C-20; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Giesen & Latson Construction Company, Inc., in the sum of $15,989.51, 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 Giesen & Latson Construction Company, Inc., in the sum of $15,989.51, 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 Giesen & Latson Construction Company, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager submitted the following: "W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "October 16, 1962 Assessment Paving Contract No. 62-A-17 "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 16, 1962, for the construction of approximately twenty-two (22) blocks of pavement and accessories known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 62-A-17, consisting of 9 units. "Lee Maners R. B. Bowden Construction Company Werneburg Construction Company Ed H. Page Giesen & Latson Construction Company, Inc. J. W. Steelman, Inc. $63,537.73 66,651.21 68,292.70 71,256.60 72,141.72 77,581.74 $66,634.56 City's Estimate "I recommend that Lee Maners with his low bid of $63,537.73 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1178 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 16, 1962 for the construction of approximately twenty-two (22) blocks of pavement and accessories known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 62-A-17, consisting of 9 units; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Lee Maners, in the sum of $63,537.73, 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 Lee Maners, in the sum of $63,537.73, 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 Lee Maners. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager submitted the following: "Sealed bids opened 2:00 P.M. Sept.18,1962 Tabulated by: 0.G.Brush, Purchasing Agent "CITY OF AUSTIN BIDS FOR TRUCK TRACTOR AND HYDRAULIC DUMP TRAILER FOR SLUDGE REMOVAL AT FILTER PLANTS Combination Combination Combination with with with Chassis Lufkin Galion Trailer Hobbs Trailer Bidder Terms Only Trailer SSLF-1610 AH 6302-FCH 1003 Capitol Chevrolet Bid Chevrolet Model $4850 $8275 $9200 $9550 2% C 8103 (1963) Net 4753 *8109.50 9016 9359 Dependable Motors Net 4599 8898 9299 1963 Dodge D 700 International Harvester International V-205 Net 6114.42 - Motor Truck Eqt.Co. 1963 Ford F-850 Chassis - Galion XL-SS Model Trailer Net 9425 Hobbs Trailers 2% "Bidder CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Trailer Combination Trailer only Trailer with Hobbs Trailer only Hobbs only Trailer only Galion AH 6302- Hobbs AH 9000 Lufkin Self-1610 FCH 1003 AH 9000 $3425 $4350 4750 $2800 *3356.50 4263 4655 *2744 4299 4700 *2750- Capitol Chevrolet Bid $7600 Chevrolet Model C 8103 (1963) Net *7448 Dependable Motors 1963 Dodge D 700 Net #7349 International Harvester International V-205 Net Motor Truck Eqt.Co. 1963 Ford F-850 Chassis-Galion XL-SS Model TrailerNet Hobbs Trailers Bid Net - 4700 2750 4606 2695 1129 *Neither the Lufkin Trailer nor the Hobbs AH 9000 Trailer meet our specifications specifications call for framed trailers these are not and also under specified weight. The Dependable Motors combination bid on a 1963 Dodge D 700 Chassis and a Galion SSLF-1610 Trailer is the lowest bid on equipment which meets our specifications, and it is recommended that order be awarded this firm for Dodge D 700 - 1963 Chassis and Galion Crailer SSLF-1610 at the quoted price of $8898.00. "W. T. Williams, City Manager" Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on September 18, 1962 for the furnishing of Truck Tractor and Hydraulic Dump Trailer for sludge removal at Filter Plants; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Dependable Motors, in the sum of $8898.00, 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 Dependable Motors, in the sum of $8898.00, 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 Dependable Motors. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager submitted the following: "October 17, 1962 1180 "TO: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Metal Building, Golf Course #3 Tabulation of Bids "Tabulation of Bids for Metal Building at Golf Course #3 which were opened at 2 P.M., October 16, at the City Manager's office is as follows: CONTRACTOR H. E. Wright Jackson & Cullen BASE BID $8,888.00 $9,694.00 COMPLETION TIME (Calendar Days) 90 60 "This Metal Building is 40' x 60' and has an attached open shed measuring 18' x 60'. Our preliminary extimate for this project was $10,600.00. "The building will be used for storage and workshop space as previously pointed out by Mr. Sheffield. "The low bidder, WRIGHT BUILDING SALES COMPANY, is well qualified to do this work, and Mr. Sheffield joins us in recommending that the contract be awarded to this company for $8,888.00. "From: A.M. Eldridge, Supervising Engineer Construction Engineering Division Signed A. M. Eldridge" Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 16, 1962 for a Metal Building at Golf Course #3; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Wright Building Sales Company, in the sum of $8,888.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Supervising Engineer of the Construction Engineering Division of the City of Austin, and by the Director of Recreation 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 Wright Building Sales Company, in the sum of $8,888.00, 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 Wright Building Sales Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The City Manager submitted the following: "Water and Sewer Department City of Austin Austin, Texas "Attention: Mr. Albert R. Davis, Director Water and Sewer Department "October 8, 1962 Re: Selection of Pumps for Montopolis Lift Station 1181 "Gentlemen: "Submitted herewith for your approval and consideration is our recommendation for the selection of pumping equipment for the proposed Montopolis Lift Station from bids received September 21, 1962. "Bid: prices and evaluated annual costs for the equipment offered by bidders follows: Bidder 4000 GPM UNIT 8000 GPM UNIT Price Annual Cost Price Annual Cost Allis-Chalmers $3,894.00 $2,665.75 $11,222.00 $5,092.48 De Laval (Base) 6,524.00 2,919.85 15,400.00 5,050.61 De Laval (Alt.) 19,900.00 5,322.10 Yeomans 9,442.00 3,473.21 27,693.00 7,649.30 A. M. Lockett (Base) 3,240.00 2,553.70 11,947.00 4,703.20 A. M. Lockett (Alt.) - 10,867.00 4,507.40 *Southern Engine and Pump Co. (Base) 3,385.00 2,619.89 11,810.00 5,003.75 *Southern Engine and Pump Co. (Alt.) 3,104.00 2,605.80 12,026.00 4,970.32 *Adds $100 to price for spacer coupling. "From a study of current overall planning and the latest scheduling of construction of sewage collection facilities to the proposed lift station site, we feel that the City will be able to handle the initial loads at the time the station can be completed with a minimum of one 4000 gpm unit and several smaller pumps for interim and low flow use. Later two (2) additional 4000 gpm units can be installed with satisfactory operation, when the present South Austin load is connected at less cost than the cost of installing an 8000 gpm unit to start. "The first 4000 gpm unit to be installed will become a permanent part of the lift station and we recommend its selection on the basis of specifications for the bids received. Our study and evaluation of all data from the bids received, above tabulated, indicates that the equipment offered by De Laval is the only one which can satisfy the bid specifications without exceptions either listed or implied. "On the foregoing basis of current requirements and compliance with specifications we are herewith recommending the selection of the De Laval 4000 gpm pumping unit from the bid proposals submitted. -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1182 "Yours very truly, THE MARVIN TURNER ENGINEERS, INC. s/ J. A. Franzetti" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin for the furnishing of one 4000 gpm pumping unit for the proposed Montopolis Lift Station; and, WHEREAS, the bid of De Laval Company, in the sum of $6,524.00, was the lowest bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the consultant engineers for said lift station, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of De Laval Company, in the sum of $6,524.00, 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 of Austin, with De Laval Company. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in MERIDEN LANE from West 10th Street Southerly 140 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 16.0 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MERIDEN LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 25 feet. (2) A gas main in EXMOOR DRIVE from a point 90.0 feet north of Teakwood Drive northerly 360.0 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said EXMOOR DRIVE. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (3) A gas main in KENBRIDGE DRIVE from Exmoor Drive to Shadowood Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said KENBRIDGE DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (4) A gas main in SHADOWOOD DRIVE from a point 90.0 feet north of Teakwood Drive northerly 435.5 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SHADOWOOD DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (5) A gas main in EMBERWOOD DRIVE from a point 75.0 feet north of Teakwood Drive northerly to Richwood Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said EMBERWOOD DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (6) A gas main in RICHWOOD DRIVE from Emberwood Drive easterly and carving southerly a total of 699.0 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and west of the north and east property lines of said RICHWOOD DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (7) A gas main in WOOTEN DRIVE, from a point 85.0 feet east of Mullen Drive easterly 646 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said WOOTEN DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (8) A gas main in BON-AIR DRIVE from Wooten Drive southerly 413.0 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said BON-AIR DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have & cover of not less than 2 feet. 1183 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: (9) & gas main in RIPPLEWOOD DRIVE from Emberwood Drive to Wooten Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line and 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said RIPPLEWOOD DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (10) A gas main in PALMWOOD COVE from Ripplewood Drive easterly and curving southerly and westerly 372.5 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line and 6.5 feet west of and parallel to curving east property line of said PALMWOOD COVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (11) A gas main in KINGWOOD COVE from Ripplewood Drive easterly and curving southerly 401.5 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line and 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said KINGWOOD COVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (12) A gas main in RENTON DRIVE from Richwood Drive northerly 110.0 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said RENTON DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (13) A gas main in TRINITY STREET from East 15th Street southerly 121.0 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 17.0 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said TRINITY STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (14) A gas main in MONTOPOLIS DRIVE from Caddie Street southerly 273.5 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MONTOPOLIS DRIVE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS_ (15) A gas main in CADDIE STREET from Montopolis Drive westerly 910.50 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 5.5 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said CADDIE STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (16) A gas main in SHADY LANE from a point 1394 feet north of Bolm Road northerly 70 feet to Custer Road; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SHADY LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. (17) A gas main in CUSTER ROAD from Shady Lane to Jain Lane; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said CUSTER ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (18) A gas main in JAIN LANE from Custer Road easterly 515 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said JAIN LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (19) A gas main in OLD KOENIG LANE from Lamar Boulevard westerly 714.0 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said OLD KOENIG LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (20) A gas main in WHATLEY ROAD from a point 3.0 feet east of Burnet Road easterly to Burnet Lane; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet north of and parallel to the north property line of said WHATLEY ROAD. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (21) A gas main in JUSTIN LANE from a point 240.0 feet east of Hardy Drive westerly to Burnet Lane; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet 1185 10-12-4 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: south of and parallel to the north property line of said JUSTIN LANE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (22) A gas main in KIRK AVENUE from a point 296.0 feet north of Thompson Street northerly 215.0 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said KIRK AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2½ feet. THE Southern Union Gas Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, On October 3, 1960, The City of Austin indicated to the Federal Aviation Agency of the United States of America the desire of the City of Austin to temporarily use a part of lands which had been acquired principally for use for Airport purposes, upon an interim basis as a Municipal Golf Course; and, WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Agency of the United States of America has indicated that the areas intended to be used temporarily for the playing of golf 10-1066 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: 4811 would be acceptable to said Federal Aviation Agency only if the City Council of the City of Austin accepted and assented to certain conditions before said Golf Course was constructed; and, WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Austin to make an interim use of said lands for the purpose of playing golf; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the six conditions prescribed by the Federal Aviation Agency as a prerequisite to approval by that Agency be, and the same are hereby accepted and assented to, to-wit: "1. No structures or objects will be erected or permitted to exist thereon which will violate the criteria of TSO N-18. 2. The portion of the area bordered by Manor Road will be fenced adequately to prevent golfers and/or spectators from entering upon the landing area of the airport. 3. No structures or objects of any kind will be constructed above the various light elevations in an area 200' on each side of the runway centerline extended; further, since FAA cables are installed in this 400' wide area, no excavation should be undertaken in such area without proper advance coordination with representatives of the Establishment Branch of this Agency. 4. Since ALS lights are not unbreakable, replacement of lights broken by golfers could become an expensive item. The City must agree to bear the expense of such replacements. 5. The access road which runs the entire length of the ALS must be left in place. 6. The City must understand and agree that the Federal Aviation Agency will not be responsible for any accidents or injuries which may be occasioned by people climbing on the ALS structures or coming in contact with the high voltage cables serving the standards." The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1188 The The City Attorney stated there had been four condemnation suits filed for right-of-way on Highway 183, and the Highway Department would like to clear the right-of-way. He stated the City Manager needed authority to sign bills of sale so that the improvements could be sold by the State Board of Control. properties involved were those the City had obtained from MR. S. B. WINGFIELD, et al; OCIE MILES MCCANDLESS, et vir, L. L. MCCANDLESS; MR. PAUL J. WILLHOITE; ANTONA W. FRENSLEY, Individually and as Executrix of the estate of Charles W. Frensley, deceased, et al. Councilman Perry moved that the City Manager be directed to execute bills of sale transferring title to improvements located on Parcels 38, 42, 35, and 36, in the Highway 183 widening project; such bills of sale having been previously authorized by implication by Resolution authorizing contract with the Highway Department dated December 31, 1959. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager stated last week a petition had been received from a group living in Beverly Hills, asking some things to be done for the parkway, and inviting the Council to come out and look the parkway over. The Council stated it would go by at noon this date. The Council recessed until 2:30 P.M. RECESSED MEETING The Council resumed its business at 2:30 Ρ.Μ. 2:30 Ρ.Μ. The City Manager made a report on the planning for the Licensed Vocational Nursing School at Brackenridge Hospital, and asked authority from the Council to proceed with the renovation of one of the rock houses on the property purchased for Hospital expansion, to use for a school house. It will take about $800. It is time to start enrollment of students, and classes should begin on November 16th. He reviewed the tuition payments, and the pay to the student nurses. After discussion, Councilman White moved that the City Manager be authorized to renovate the facilities to the extent he recommended. seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The motion, The City Manager stated two applications had been received for building permits in the area where the applications had to be submitted to the Town Lake Committee, and it had reviewed these two applications. One is for a remodeling job on Bierce Street, and the other is a project of a firm out of Dallas, on John Lynn Scott's and Bratten's property, the latter requiring a special permit from the Planning Commission. The City Manager read a letter from the Building CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1189 Inspector stating FAIRWAY ENTERPRISES would like to construct the Harbor Light Apartments, 204 units, proposing 275 off-street parking spaces, with an accessory building serving as a private club for tenants and their guests. The City Manager then read the recommendation from the Town Lake Study Committee that the remodeling of a residence on Bierce Street be approved in accordance with the plans shown by the Building Inspector; and that the Harbor Lights Apartment project be approved according to drawings and plat plan submitted, and requesting that the Committee see final architectural plans before start of construction to insure no change from original plans. It was also requested by the Committee that no improvements be made on the water front without submitting plans to the Committee, and that a copy of the plat plans be sent for its files; and that no permanent structure would be permitted closer than 40 feet from the shoreline. The Committee cited a need for establishing criteria on time required to approve projects once they were submitted to the committee; and also recommendations on height and density of projects on the lake to be submitted to the city. After discussion, Councilman White moved that the Council approve the recommendation by the Town Lake Committee in general based on these specific plans which they have requested, and the approval of the Planning Commission. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager stated he had a letter from Beverly Sheffield, reporting on his attendance on the National Recreation Congress. Members of the Council had been supplied copies of this report. The City Manager stated a copy of financial data of the Public Works Department had been sent to the Council for its information. There being no further business, the Council adjourned about 3:30 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Mayor