) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 02, 1963 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. BILL C. CLARK, West Austin Baptist Church. MR. TOM PERKINS, Chamber of Commerce, introduced MR. BILL GASTON who extended an invitation to the Council to the dinner on May 13, 1963, honoring Austin's 222 Industries. The Mayor thanked Mr. Perkins and Mr. Gaston, and stated the Council was interested in the industrial development of the City. MRS. J. COLEMAN AKIN submitted a program for the two-day LaGuna Gloria Fiesta May 4th and 5th. The Council welcomed and greeted MRS. GEORGE FRANCISCO. 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) A TRACT OF LAND WITH AVERAGE DIMENSIONS OF 155 FEET BY 200 FEET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 6513-6517 BURNET LANE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (2) LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 3, WILSON SUBDIVISION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 2, 1963 FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (3) LOTS 1 AND 2, RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 2 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT 6, DIVISION B, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; (4) EAST 46 FEET OF LOT 7, BLOCK 73, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, FROM "O" OFFICE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (5) LOTS 57 AND 58, DIVISION Z, ENFIELD A, FROM "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE DISTRICT; AND, (6) LOTS 13 AND 14, WEISE SUBDIVISION, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE 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 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: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: 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. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH "A" REALTY CORPORATION 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 Perry moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks = CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 2, 1963 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 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: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH CLARENCE FLOURNOY 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 Perry moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer 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: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks 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. =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 2, 1963 The City Manager reported that MR. FIELDON W. BERRY had been operating the concession in Zilker Park under the direction of MR. MARVIN YOUNG. Mr. Young has transferred the concession rights to Mr. Berry, and it is provided in the contract that any transfer would require Council approval. Councilman White moved that the transfer of the Concession rights at Zilker Park from Marvin Young to FIELDON W. BERRY be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, 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 DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES, INVOKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING A METHOD OF REIMBURSING THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO BE IMPROVED, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Berkman Drive 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 Perry, 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 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: ) _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 2, 1963 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 4.45 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE J. A. G. BROOKS SURVEY NO. 28, 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. (Univer- sity Hills, Section 3, Phase 3) 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. Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 87.68 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT, IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH SAID ADDITIONAL TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOENS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. (Santa Monica Park) The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: May 2, 1963 Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, two easements, each five (5.00) feet in width, were granted to the City of Austin, for public utility purposes, in, upon and across Lots 13 and 14, Enfield E, said Enfield E being a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Enfield E of record in Book 3 at page 180 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of said property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release said easements; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described easements are 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 easements for public utility purposes, to wit: Two (2) strips of land five (5.00) feet in width, the strip hereinafter described as Number 1 being out of and a part of Lot 13, Enfield E; the strip hereinafter described as Number 2 being out of and a part of Lot 14, Enfield E; said Enfield E being a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Enfield E of record in Book 3 at page 180 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; each of the said two (2) strips of land being more particularly described as follows: Number 1 BEING All of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 13, Enfield Е. Number 2 BEING All of the east five (5.00) feet of said Lot 14, Enfield E. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: CouncilmanShanks tion: Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adop(RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, by instrument dated March 11, 1949 and recorded in Volume 946 at Page 311 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, an easement five (5.00) feet in width was granted the City of Austin, for storm sewer purposes, said easement _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 2, 1963 being in, upon and across a part of that certain tract of land out of and a part of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, described in a deed of record in Volume 2547 at page 123 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of said property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release said easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that such 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 storm sewer easement, to-wit: A strip of land five (5.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of that certain tract of land out of and a part of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, described in a deed of record in Volume 2547 at Page 123 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; which certain strip of land five (5.00) feet in width is provided in an instrument dated March 11, 1949 and recorded in Volume 946 at Page 311 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, eleven (11) easements, for public utility and for drainageway purposes, were granted the City of Austin in, upon and across Lots 1 through 5, Block R, Highland Park West, said Highland Park West being a subdivision of portions of the Daniel J. Gilbert Survey Number 8, the C. J. Strother Survey Number 611 and the Albert Sillsbee Survey No. 1, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Highland Park West of record in Book 4 at page 299 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS said Lots 1 through 5 have been resubdivided by plat of record in Book 8 at page 19 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, said resubdivision provided for other easements at more desirable locations; and, WHEREAS, the owner of said property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release said easements; and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 2, 1963 A strip of land 14.10 feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 2 Sylvan Acre, a subdivision of a portion of Thomas Eldridge Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Sylvan Acre of record in Book 17 at page 40 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which sewer service easement is to be released from the easement provided on said map or plat of Sylvan Acre and is more particularly described as follows: BEING all of the west 14.10 feet of Lot 2 Sylvan Acre. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a Notice of Sale of certain property, more particularly described below, has been repeatedly advertised; and, WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on April 30, 1963, for purchase of said property from the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, Mrs. J. A. Rauhut submitted the highest and best bid in the amount of $1,150.00 on Parcel 1, and Richard S. Hinton submitted the highest and best bid in the amount of $3,303.99 on Parcel 2, both parcels being more particularly hereinafter described; and, WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Director of Public Works have recommended the sale of the hereinafter described property to said bidders; Now, Therefore 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 and directed to execute two general warranty deeds on behalf of the City of Austin conveying the following property: Parcel 1: To Mrs. J. A. Rauhut, for and in consideration of One Thousand One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,150.00) All of Lot 7, Block 3 of the Chunn Addition, a subdivision out of the J. C. Tannehill League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of the said Chunn Addition of record in Book 4, page 120 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, said Lot 7 having been conveyed to the City of Austin by warranty deed dated March 21, 1941, of record in Volume 675, page 37 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASMay 2, 1963 WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that said easements are 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 public utility and drainageway easements, to-wit: Eleven (11) strips of land, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number 1 being Five (5.00) feet in width and being out of and a part of Lot 1, Block R, Highland Park West; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number 2 being Five (5.00) feet in width and being out of and a part of Lot 1, Block R, Highland Park West; The strip of land hereinafter described as Number 3 being Five (5.00) feet in width and being out of and a part of Lot 2, Block R, Highland Park West; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number 4 being Five (5.00) feet in width and being out of and a part of Lot 2, Block R, Highland Park West; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number 5 being Five (5.00) feet in width and being out of and a part of Lot 2, Block R, Highland Park West; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number 6 being Five (5.00) feet in width and being out of and a part of Lot 3, Block R, Highland Park West; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number 7 being Five (5.00) feet in width and being out of and a part of Lot 3, Block R, Highland Park West; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number 8 being Five (5.00) feet in width and being out of and a part of Lot 3, Block R, Highland Park West; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number 9 being Ten (10.00) feet in width and being out of and a part of Lot 4, Block R, Highland Park West; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number 10 being five (5.00) feet in width and being out of and a part of Lot 4, Block R, Highland Park West; the strip of land hereinafter described as Number 1l being Five (5.00) feet in width and being out of and a part of Lot 5, Block R, Highland Park West; said Highland Park West being a subdivision of portions of the Daniel J. Gilbert Survey Number 8, the C. J. Strother Survey Number 611 and the Albert Sillsbee Survey Number 1 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a Map or Plat of said Highland Park West of Record in Book 4 at Page 299 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; each of the said strips of land is more particularly described as follows: NUMBER 1 BEING all of the south 153.69 feet of the east five (5.00) feet of Lot 1, Block R, Highland Park West; NUMBER 2 BEING all of the east five (5.00) feet of Lot 1, Block R, Highland Park West; NUMBER 3 BEING all of the west five (5.00) feet of Lot 2, Block R, Highland Park West; CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 2, 1963 NUMBER 4 BEING all of the east five (5.00) feet of Lot 2, Block R, Highland Park West; NUMBER 5 BEING all of the north five (5.00) feet of Lot 2, Block R, Highland Park West; NUMBER 6 BEING all of the west five (5.00) feet of Lot 3, Block R, Highland Park West; NUMBER 7 BEING all of the east five (5.00) feet of Lot 3, Block R, Highland Park West; NUMBER 8 BEING all of the north five (5.00) feet of Lot 3, Block R, Highland Park West; NUMBER 9 BEING all of the south 194.29 feet of the west ten (10.00) feet of Lot 4, Block R, Highland Park West; NUMBER 10 BEING all of the south 241.45 feet of the east five (5.00) feet of Lot 4, Block R, Highland Park West; NUMBER 11 BEING all of the south 241.45 feet of the west five (5.00) feet of Lot 5, Block R, Highland Park West. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman Armstrong offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, an easement for sewer service purposes was granted the City of Austin, in, upon and across a strip of land 14.10 feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 2 Sylvan Acre, a subdivision of a portion of the Thomas Eldridge Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Sylvan Acre of record in Book 17 at page 40 of the Plat 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 sewer service 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 sewer service easement, to-wit: ) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASMay 2, 1963 Parcel 2: To Richard S. Hinton, for and in consideration of Three Thousand Three Hundred Three and 99/100 Dollars ($3,303.99): All of Lots 7 and 8, and the west 5 feet of Lot 9 of the Paxton Subdivision, a resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2 of Reservoir Heights, a subdivision of a portion of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of the said Paxton Subdivision of record in Book 5, page 129 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, said Lots 7 and 8 having been conveyed to the City of Austin by warranty deed dated November 20, 1953, of record in Volume 1412, page 283 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and said west 5 feet of Lot 9 having been conveyed to the City of Austin by warranty deed dated April 17, 1954, of record in Volume 2279, page 51 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, SAVE and EXCEPT for an easement for drainage and public utilities across the west 25 feet of Lot 7, and across the north 15 feet of the whole parcel herein conveyed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks With reference to the Romeria Drive, the City Manager reviewed the purchase of this property for the purpose of correcting a drainage condition, and paid about $1,200 for the property in 1951. The City Manager submitted the following: "Sealed bids opened 2:00 P.M. April 16, 1963 Tabulated by : O.G. Brush, Purchasing Agent "CITY OF AUSTIN BIDS FOR CHEMICALS - FILTER PLANTS SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE Dixie Chemical Company Dearborn Chemical Maintenance Company Engineering Co. Quan. Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total Sodium Hexametaphosphate 60,000 $.1244 $7,464.00.1178 7,068.00 .1172 7,032.00 per City Spec.dated April, 1963 by Rail, F.O.в. lbs. 2nd & Nueces Street Alternate bids by truck F.O.B. Filter Plant #1 2nd & Nueces Sts. 20,000 lbs. No bid No bid $.1172 2,344.00 By truck F.O.B. Filter Plant #2-3500 W.35th St. 40,000 No bid No bid $.1172 4,688.00 lbs. Total for 60,000 lbs. delivered by truck By truck F.O.B. Filter Plant #1. 2nd & Nueces By truck F.O.B. Filter Plant #2 3500 W.35th St. Total 80,000 lbs. delivered by truck =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 2, 1963. 40,000 1bs. 40,000 No bid No bid lbs. 7,032.00 No bid$.1168 4,672.00 No bid $.1168 4,672.00 $9,344.00 Hagan Chemical Thompson Hayward Low bid & Controls Inc. Chemical Co. Jan.28,1963 Quan. Unit Total Unit Total by Dearborn Chem. Unit Total Sodium Hexamethphosphate 60,000 .1164 6,984.00 .1219 $7,314.00 .1178 $7,068.00 per City Spec.dated April lbs. 1963 by Rail, F.O.B. 2nd & Nueces Street Alternate bids by truck, F.O.B.Filter 20,000 Plant #1 2nd & Nueces Sts lbs. .1274 2,548.00 No bid By truck F.O.B.Filter Not asked for in January Plant #2-3500 W.35th St. Total for 60,000 lbs. 40,000 1274 5,096.00 No bid lbs. delivered by truck 7,644.00 By truck F.O.B.Filter Plant #1 2nd & Nueces 40,000 .1274 5,096.00 .1291 5,164.00 lbs. By Truck F.O.B. Filter Plant #2 3500 W.35th St. 40,000 1274 5,096.00 1291 5,164.00 Total 80,000 lbs. delivered by truck lbs. $10,192.00 $10,328.00 "Bids were sent to all firms in this area who could furnish this chemical. Our calculations indicate that we would not save enough in labor and truck cost (unloading cost) to justify acceptance of truck deliveries. "This bid covers a 3 5 months supply, depending upon water consumption. "All bids are net 30 days. "RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that low bid of Hagan Chemicals and Controls Inc. be accepted as the lowest and best bid re- ceived for shipment by rail. "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" ال = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 2, 1963 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on April 16, 1963, for the furnishing of sodium hexametaphosphate for use in the Filter Plants of the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Hagan Chemical & Controls Inc., in the sum of $6,984.00 for 60,000 lbs., to be shipped by rail, 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 Hagan Chemical & Controls, Inc., in the sum of $6,984.00 for 60,000 lbs. of sodium hexametaphosphate, to be shipped by rail, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract, on behalf of the City of Austin, with Hagan Chemical & Controls Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilman Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager submitted the following: "May 1, 1963 "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Bid Tabulation "We are transmitting herewith copies of bid tabulation for Furnishing and Installing Laboratory Equipment at Govalle Sewage Treatment Plant. "As indicated in our memo of April 9, 1963, we had estimated the cost would be in the range of $9,000.00 "We are advised by Mr. Ullrich that adequate funds are available for this work. "We are familiar with the equipment proposed to be furnished by the low bidder, William C. Buchanan Company, and are joined by Mr. Ullrich in recommending that this contract be awarded to WILLIAM C. BUCHANAN COMPANY for the lump sum of $9,662.00. From A.M. Eldridge, Supervising Engineer Construction Engineering Division (Sgd) A. M. Eldridge BID TABULATION "PROJECT: FURNISHING AND INSTALLING LABORATORY EQUIPMENT FOR NEW LABORATORY ADDITION AT GOVALLE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT. Bid Opening: 2 P.M. Tuesday, April 30, 1963, in the Office of the City Manager. "CONTRACTOR CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 2, 1963 BASE BID ALT.#1 BID BOND COMPLETION TIME CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC 6610 Stillwell NO BID Houston, Texas W. H. CURTIN & COMPANY P.O. Box 118 Deduct $11,775.10 $1,060.00 5% Houston 1, Texas Letter attached with supplementary breakdown FISHER SCIENTIFIC 4102 Greenbrier Drive $13,390.70 $1,150.00 5% Houston 6, Texas WILLIAM C. BUCHANAN COMPANY representing METALAB EQUIPMENT COMPANY 5411 Schuler Houston 7, Texas $ 9,662.00 $ 390.00 5% Deliver 20-30 days after approval of shop drawings. Install within 5 days after delivery. Deliver 60-90 days af ter approval of shop drawings. Install within 14 days after delivery. Deliver after 60 days. Install after 30 days (George Smith present) Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on April 30, 1963, for furnishing and installing laboratory equipment at Govalle Sewage Treatment Plant; and, WHEREAS, the bid of William C. Buchanan Company, representing Metalab Equipment Company, in the sum of $9,662.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Supervising Engineer, Construction Engineering Division 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 William C.Buchanan Company, representing Metalab Equipment Company, in the sum of $9,662.00, 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 the William C. Buchanan Company, representing Metalab Equipment Company. 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= May 2, 1963 Councilman White moved that the Council approve the request of Mr. Chester Brooks to withdraw the following zoning application: CHESTER D. BROOKS 2955-57 Higgins Street 1905-24 Airport Boulevard From "A" Residence To "C-1" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission 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 stated the Electric Department reported with some minor changes in the poles in place on South Congress Avenue from Oltorf to Ben White Boulevard it could put in Mercury Vapor lighting on that section of South Congress by generally placing the lighting on the existing poles, and work could proceed next week if the Council wanted to proceed. Councilman Armstrong moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the work and have the mercury vapor lights installed on South Congress Avenue. 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 reported the grade separation for Westover Road and the Missouri Pacific track had been completed, and the shoo-fly track had been removed, the cut and fill will be finished, and the paving can be started and the road under that separation can be completed. He recommended rather than to advertise for bids on this small job, that it be added to the present contract at the same unit price. If this could be added to the WERNEBURG contract, he could move in and the completion would not be delayed. After discussion, Councilman White moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute a change order with Werneburg Company for this extra work. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Director of Public Works stated the underpass should be ready by the end of the month. The City Manager made a progress report on the new golf course, and stated it was nearing completion. He suggested that the course be named. The Mayor recalled there was a request many years ago that it be named to honor the MORRIS WILLIAMS family, and it had been suggested again. The Parks and Recreation Board recommended the name. Councilman Perry moved that the new golf course be named MORRIS WILLIAMS GOLF COURSE. The motion, seconded by Councilman = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 2, 1963. Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks MR. JOHN CAMPBELL, TV Cable Company of Austin, made a progress report on the television signal distribution service his company has made, stating there was almost 20 miles of construction with over 100,000 feet of cable strung in the south Austin Area. The micro-wave application has been on file with the F.C.C. for over the required 60-day period, and Mr. Campbell stated he expected the premit within 10-15 days. He said the site in San Marcos had been obtained, and construction there will start when the permit is received. He already had the special permit on his lot on South 1st Street, upon which he would build a 200' tower. He was putting from 35-40,000' feet of cable in the air per week, and Austin will have cable TV in a very short time. The Mayor stated this was fine news, and many people would be interested in this report. Councilman White moved that the Council authorize MR. BILL CARSSOW to withdraw the following zoning application: By Sterling Sasser & DR. J. L. LOVE Son, represented by Mr. Bill Carssow Attorney 612 Rio Grande From "0" Office 701-705 West 7th Street To "C" Commercial Additional area 610 Rio Grande Street 611-15 West 7th Street NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission 611-13 Rio Grande Street The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks Decision was postponed for further consideration on the following zoning application: C. R. FOLLETT, et al By M. L. Mansfield 1200-1312 Oran Street 4900 Grover Avenue 4901 Woodrow Avenue From "A" Residence To "0" Office NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission There being no further business Councilman Perry moved that the Council The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following adjourn. vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks ) = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 2, 1963 The Council adjourned at 11:30 A.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: APPROVED いしい Mayor El Moly City Clerk