) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 09, 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, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Absent: None Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Doren R. Eskew, City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Invocation was delivered by REV. WILLIAM CROSSLAND, First Southern Presbyterian Church. Pursuant to published notice thereof bids were received on boiler and condenser for Holly Street Power Plant, Unit No. 3 as follows: CONTRACT 102 STEAM GENERATOR HOLLY STREET UNIT NO. 3 Bids opened by City Council 10:00 Α. Μ. May 9, 1963 A.M. LOCKETT COMBUSTION EN- & COMPANY GINEERS, INC. FOSTER-WHEELER CORPORATION Item Bid Bond I Item IA - Aluminum $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 - Boiler 2,963,480 2,977,000 3,035,400 Casting 2,706,200 2,980,300 3,036,000 Item II Spare Parts 4,496 4,500 15,200 Item III Furnishing Items I & II 2,697,976 2,981,500 3,050,600 Item IIIA - Furnishing CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS==== May 9, 1963 Items IA & II $2,710,696 $2,984,800 $3,051,200 Item IV - Omit Str. Sup. Steel Item V - Omit Stacks 259,655 10,892 306,380 9,000 308,770 6,100 - Item VI Omit F. D. Fans 37,360 31,500 25,300 Item VII - Omit F. D. Fan Motor Drives 37,310 24,265 27,400 Item VIII Omit Item I Refactory 133,650 199,450 148,970 - Item IX Omit Item IA Refactory 146,370 202,750 149,570 Item X Labor to erect 433,339 550,000 599,500 Not to exceed Escalation 20% 20% 20% CONTRACT 103 STEAM CONDENSING UNIT HOLLY STREET UNIT NO. 3 Bids opened by City Council 10:00 Α.Μ. May 9, 1963 Bid Item I - Bidder Bond Condenser - Item III Item II Furnishing Spare Parts Item I & II - Item IV Omit Cond. Tubes - Escala- tion A.M. LOCKETT & COMPANY $100,000 $415,000* $2,620 $417,620 $114,900 Firm BALDWIN-LIMA- HAMILTON 100,000 516,135 5,118 521,253 119,350 Firm FOSTER-WHEELER CORPORATION 100,000 426,700(*) 4,665 431,365 109,410 Firm MARYLAND SHIP- BUILDING & DRY DOCK COMPANY 100,000 444,062 6,840 450,902 111,030 Firm SOUTHWESTERN ENGINEERING COMPANY 100,000 460,000 4,100 464,100 110,300 Firm WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION 100,000 417,000 1,200 * 418,200 105,000 Firm Deduct $3600 from 1760 RPM Pumps and Motors (*) Alternates on Pumps see bid. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 9, 1963. All bidders received the four addenda on the boiler, and the addendum on the condenser specifications. After the bids were read, they were referred to the Consulting Engineer for evaluation and report back to the Council. Later in the meeting MR. DON HIGGINS, Consulting Engineer from Brown and Root, stated he was surprised to get the good prices as were submitted in view of the recent steel increase. He said the City was reaching a half-million KW which made Austin a good sized utility, and the major manufacturers were anxious to equip this utility and the one scheduled for 1969. He said Austin was a very important factor in the power picture in the State. The Council received the follow- ing from Mr. Higgins, Consulting Engineer: "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager City of Austin P. 0. Box 1160 Austin 64, Texas "May 9, 1963 "Re: Contract No. 102, Steam Generator Holly Street Power Plant, Unit No. 3, Our Job No. E-192 "Dear Mr. Williams: "Proposals for Steam Generator for Unit No. 3, Holly Street Power Plant, were received and publicly opened at the Council Meeting this date, May 9, 1963. Bid prices were submitted as follows: NAME A. M. Lockett & Co., Ltd. Combustion Engineering, Inc. Foster-Wheeler Corp. ITEM III ITEM X TOTAL $2,697,976 $ 433,339 $3,131,315 $2,981,500 $ 550,000 $3,531,500 $3,050,600 $ 599,500 $3,650,100 The bids have been examined by us and evaluated in accordance with the specifications. In confirmation of the verbal recommmendation which I made to the Coun- cil this date, I hereby recommend that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, A. M. Lockett Co., Ltd., for items three and ten in the total amount of $3,131,315. "Yours very truly, BROWN & ROOT, INC. s/ D. N. Higgins D. N. Higgins Chief Power Engineer "APPROVED: s/ D. C. Kinney D. C. Kinney, Dir. Elec. Utility" The City Manager stated the contract should have the provision that the City had the option to take out the steel for the amount bid--$259,655. Councilman White moved that the contract be awarded for the Boiler to the A.M. LOCKETT CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 9, 1963 COMPANY on delivered and erected prices of $3,131,315 as recommended by the Consulting Engineer and City Manager. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when the roll was called: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry The Council received the following from Mr. Higgins, Consulting Engineer: "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager City of Austin P. 0. Box 1160 Austin 64, Texas "May 9, 1963 "Re: One Street Power Plant, Unit No. 3 No. E-192 Contract No. 103 100,000 Sq. Ft. Condenser for Holly Our Job "Dear Mr. Williams: "Proposals for the 100,000 Sq. Ft. Condenser, Unit No. 3, for the Holly Street Power Plant were received by you and publicly opened and read at the Council Meeting, May 9, 1963. Bids for Item 3, which includes condenser and spare parts, were as follows: "A. M. Lockett & Company Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Foster-Wheeler Corp. Maryland Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. Southwestern Eng. Co. Westinghouse Elec. Corp. $417,620.00 $521,253.00 $431,365.00 $450,902.00 $464,100.00 $418,200.00 "We have examined the proposals and they are all in order and conform to the intent and requirements of the specifications. All prices are firm. "We recommend that the award be made to the low bidder, A. M. Lockett & Co., in the amount of $417,620.00. "We trust this meets with your approval. "APPROVED: s/ D. C. Kinney D. C. Kinney, Dir. Elec. Utility" "Yours very truly, BROWN & ROOT, INC. s/ D. N. Higgins D. N. Higgins Chief Power Engineer CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 9, 1963 The City Manager said the contract would have an option on taking out the tubes, at the tube take-out price of $114,900. He stated it was also his recommendation that the award be made to A. M. Lockett Company. Councilman White moved that the contract for the Condenser, Holly Street Power Station, Unit No. 3, be awarded to A. M. LOCKETT COMPANY at $417,620.00. (Item III) The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Not in Council Room when the roll was called: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry The Mayor thanked Mr. Riggins. Councilman Shanks inquired about the date of installation. Mr. Higgins reported that installation would be in by January 1, 1966; and from the City's projection, this would take care of the needs until 1969, but another unit would have to be ordered before this unit will be in service. MR. PHILLIP CRAWFORD submitted a photograph showing a flight of stairs the citizens had to climb to vote in Precinct 128, Zion Hill Church. He said the Senior Citizens felt this polling place should be changed, and recommended either DAVID CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 2211 East 19th Street, or NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH, 2405 East 16th Street. The Mayor stated the next time the City had an election, the Council would set this polling place (PRECINCT 128) at a different location. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meetings of April 25th, May 2nd, and May 6th, 1963, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Perry Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that the circumstances are such that the maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles at the following location is less than thirty miles per hour; and, WHEREAS, after said investigation the City Council has found that the maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles is twenty-five (25) miles per hour at the following location: ON STREET Pecos Street Now, Therefore, FROM TO River Road Enfield Road CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= May 9, 1963. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to record this finding in Section 33.39 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH FRANK C. BARRON 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 Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the!! rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 38 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 BY AMENDING SECTIONS 38.6, 38.8 AND 38.13 THEREOF TO REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND PAYMENT OF INSPECTION FEES ON WORK INVOLVING THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, DISCONNECTION OR RECONNECTION OF ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING OR ELECTRICAL COMPONENT PART OF HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. ☑ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 9, 1963 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, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9.1 OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 BY ALTERING THE DEFINITION OF "ELECTRICAL WORK"; 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 Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 9, 1963 Councilman Perry introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article 1, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF THREE TRACTS WHICH COMPRISE 16.934 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF AND A PART OF THE WILLIAM CANNON LEAGUE AND THE T. J. CHAMBERS GRANT 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. (Northwest Hills, Section 5, Phase 2; Ridge Oak Park; and Deer Park Annex) The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Perry moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "May 8, 1963 "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Construction of Two (2) Tennis Courts and Play Area Slab "Following is a tabulation of bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 7, 1963, for the construction of Two (2) Tennis Courts and Play Area Slab located in the following areas: One (1) Tennis Court at Perry Park, One (1) Tennis Court and Play Area Slab at Northwest Park. Abilene Paving Co., Inc. $15,935.06 Faulkner Construction Co. $17,883.00 Miller Concrete Contractors $18,296.84 Maufrais Bros. Ed Page $18,736.50 $27,123.64 City's Estimate $19,656.70 "I recommend that Abilene Paving Co., Inc. with their low bid of $15,935.06 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- May 9, 1963 Councilman Perry offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 7, 1963, for the construction of two (2) Tennis Courts and Play Area Slab located in the following areas: One (1) Tennis Court at Perry Park, and One (1) Tennis Court and Play Area Slab at Northwest Park; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Abilene Paving Co., Inc., in the sum of $15,935.06, 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 Abilene Paving Co., Inc., in the sum of $15,935.06, 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 Abilene Paving Co., Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "May 3, 1963 "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 11:00, Friday, May 3, 1963 at the Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department, Municipal Building, Austin, Texas, for the INSTALLATION OF A 20-INCH WATER MAIN IN BULL CREEK ROAD FROM HIGHLAND CREST DRIVE TO DRY CREEK DRIVE. Bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room, Municipal Building. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "FIRM AMOUNT WORKING DAYS Ford Wehmeyer, Incorporated $40,848.00 50 Bland Construction Company 47,584.00 50 Austin Engineering Company 52,773.45 75 H and M Construction Company, Incorporated 59,782.00 100 Walter W. Schmidt 65,646.00 95 - Fairey Simons Company, Incorporated 91,616.50 90 City of Austin estimate - 38,510.00 וי _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS May 9, 1963. "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Ford Wehmeyer, Incorporated on their low bid of $40,848.00 with 50 working days. "Yours truly, s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr. Water and Sewer Department s/ Albert R. Davis, Director Water and Sewer Department" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 3, 1963, for the installation of a 20-inch water main in Bull Creek Road, from Highland Crest Drive to Dry Creek Drive; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Ford Wehmeyer, Incorporated, in the sum of $40,848.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Sewer Department of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Ford Wehmeyer, Incorporated, in the sum of $40,848.00, 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, on behalf of the City, a contract with Ford Wehmeyer, Incorporated. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Bid No. 0365 The City Manager submitted the following: "Sealed bids opened 2:00 P.M. April 12, 1963 Tabulated by: 0. G. Brush, Purchasing Agent "CITY OF AUSTIN BIDS FOR 1/2 TON PICK-UPS PUBLIC WORKS SANITATION DIVISION Capitol Chevrolet International Harvester Unit ton step side pick Quan. 4 ea. $1530.33 Sanitary up truck with cab, Division chassis & pick up bed per City Spec. F-75-1947 Dodge Pick up Total Unit Total $6121.32 $1584.01 $6337.04 Less trade-ins $ 85.00 $ 120.00 F-127 - 1953 International Pick-up $ 150.00 $ 205.00 F-156-1951 Dodge Pick-up $ 90.00 $ 95.00 Total Trade-in $ 325.00 $ 420.00 Net difference $5796.32 $5917.04 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 9, 1963 "Invitation to bid was sent to all Dealers in Austin. Only two bids received. "RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that low bid of Capitol Chevrolet be accepted. Chevrolet meets all City specifications. "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager" Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on April 12, 1963 for the purchase of four 1/2 ton step side pick up trucks with cab, chassis and pickup bed for use by the Sanitary Division of the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Capitol Chevrolet in the sum of $5,796.32 and three trade-ins, 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 Capitol Chevrolet in the sum of $5,796.32 and three tradeins, 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 enter into a contract with said Capitol Chevrolet. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Armstrong suggested that the bids or invitations be sent out, the bidders bring in their bids and lay them on the City Council table; that they be opened, read and awarded immediately. The Mayor stated the Council would give this consideration. Councilman White stated he did not see why this procedure would be necessary. Councilman White moved that the Council accept the withdrawal of the following zoning application at the written request of Mr. Bill Carssow, Attorney DR. J. L. LOVE By Sterling Sasser & Son Bill Carssow, Attorney 612 Rio Grande Street 701-705 West 7th Street Additional Area: 610 Rio Grande Street 611-15 West 7th Street 611-13 Rio Grande Street From "0" Office To "C" Commercial NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None :! ☑ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 9, 1963 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 12.25 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 ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, IN PARTICULARS STATED IN THE ORDINANCE. (Data Processing Center I.R.S.) The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The City Manager submitted the following: "May 3, 1963 "To the City Council City of Austin, Texas "Re: Completion and Acceptance of Work Improving Portions of Certain Streets in the City of Austin Being Assessment Paving Contract Number 62-A-17 "The work of improving portions of the following named streets in the City of Austin, being Assessment Paving Contract Number 62-A-17, dated October 18, 1962, between the City of Austin and Lee Maners, has been performed and completed by Lee Maners in full compliance with the contract and the plans and specifications therein contained: From NPL West 35th Street NPL West 35th Street NPL West 34th Street "Street Crawford Avenue Mills Avenue Mills Avenue West 35th Street WPL Jefferson Street West 35th Street NPL West 35th Street West 37th Street West 38th Street (Old) West 38th Street Trinity Street To SPL West 38th Street NPL West 37th Street NPL West 35th Street Cut-Off WPL Mills Avenue (North) SPL West 38th Street Cut-Off SPL West 35th Street Cut-Off WPL Mills Avenue EPL Kerbey Lane EGL Jefferson Street NPL East 15th Street SGL West 38th Street WPL Tonkawa Trail EGL San Jacinto Boulevard "I have inspected, approved, and accepted the work and improvements referred to, _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 9, 1963. and I now recommend that the same be accepted and received by the City Council as having been performed and completed in compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications referred to above. "Respectfully submitted, S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works" Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING CRAWFORD AVENUE AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY LEE MANERS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The motion, The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council had before it the ordinance amending the Code to facilitate the construction of sidewalks. The Mayor stated the Council had asked that the City Manager explore the possibility of reducing the width of sidewalks to 42". The City Attorney explained the ordinance, stating the width had been reduced one foot, and the Director of Public Works would approve grades, plans and specifications, in order to take care of passing trees, going over driveways, and to take care of irregular terrain, etc. The Mayor stated this was brought out in the side-walk hearing, and the Council was to attempt to encourage those people who would like to have sidewalks to build them. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 9, 1963 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, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman White moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman White moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Perry, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. COUNCILMAN ARMSTRONG wanted to make a statement as to the publicity that seemed to be out about the pole setting contracts, stating this matter was investigated thoroughly. He said due to the terrain of the city where sometimes poles would have to be set in rocky areas, or maybe in places where the pole setting would be easy; and due to the City Manager's providing an employee to check the hours of service of this company, which also has a like agreement with the Telephone Company; and due to the fine service the Company is furnishing the City, he thought it was the opinion of the Council that the City was getting the best price possible and the best service in the pole setting and tree trimming operations. Councilman White stated it would not be known until it was put out for bids. The Mayor stated the party that was interested in submitting a proposal was going to check with one of the other firms and let the Council know, but that he had heard nothing from him. Councilman White said he would never be satisfied until bids were taken, and he was going to be fighting for this as long!!! as he stayed on the Council. The Council greeted the twin sisters, ERNESTINE and EVANGELINE BLANCO, introduced by MR. LALO CAMPOS. MR. ROY GUERRA, MR and MRS. BUCK SMITH, and MR. CAMPOS members of the Advisory Board of the Pan American Recreation Center, extended an invitation to the members of the Council to the Third Annual Pan American Recreational Fiesta, Friday, May 17, at the Municipal Auditorium. Tickets were presented by the Twins. The City Manager announced that the Joint Airport Zoning Committee, which is charged with the responsibility of setting up a zoning plan for both the Municipal Airport and the Bergstrom Field Airport, had met May 7th, and are preparing to set up the hearings that will be involved prior to the adoption of the Zoning Plan. A plan is complete and ready for presentation at the hearings, which will be held soon. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS:May 9, 1963 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the extending, opening, and improving of Barton Skyway West in the vicinity between South First Street and Congress Avenue in order to provide for the free and safe flow of traffic in the indicated area within the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition of the hereinafter described tract of land for rightof-way to permit the extending, opening, and improving of said Barton Skyway West; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owners of said tract of land and has been unable to agree with such owners as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against the owners and lienholders, if any, a suit in eminent domain to acquire title for said purposes to the following described tract of land: Being all of lots 1 and 2 and the South one hundred (100.00) feet of Lot 6, Brackenridge Heights, a subdivision of a portion of the Isaac Decker League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Brackenridge Heights of record in Volume 236 at page 432 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; which Lots 1 and 2 and the South one hundred (100.00) feet of Lot 6 were conveyed to Walter H. Burkhardt, et ux, by Warranty Deed dated June 23, 1951 of record in Volume 1173 at page 337 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None ) The City Manager submitted a recommendation of the Director of Recreation that a policy be established with reference to the Morris Williams Golf Course so that when it opened, the policy would be in effect. The recommendation is as follows: "May 7, 1963 "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Motorized Golf Carts on all Golf Courses. "On February 20 I sent a memorandum concerning the use of motorized golf carts on all golf courses. At that time I endorsed a recommendation from George CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 9, 1963 Hannon, pro at the Municipal Golf Course, to require the "Tira Tire". In consulting with Mr. Hannon on this and from checking with the requirement at the Country Club, I would like to change the recommendation to require atire the size 950 or its equal. "The importance of getting this approved at the earliest possible time is so we can put the local golfers on notice of this policy. When we start operation at the new Williams Golf Course only carts with this size tire will be permitted. We also would like to make this policy effective at the Municipal Golf Course and the Hancock Golf Course after June, 1964. "From: AUSTIN RECREATION DEPARTMENT Signed Beverly Sheffield" The City Manager said it was suggested that the same policy be applicable to the other golf courses after a period of time had elapsed. The policy pertains to the use of motorized golf carts and would require tire sizes of 950 or equal. He recommended the policy to be applicable at the Morris Williams Golf Course when it opens, and applicable to the Municipal Golf Course and Hancock Golf Course after June, 1964 in order to give people who have golf carts with smaller tires a year's use before they had to comply. Councilman Perry moved that the Council approve the new recommended rules. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor read a letter addressed to the City Council from Mrs. Morris W. Williams, as follows: "Austin, Texas May 6, 1963 "Members of the City Council Austin, Texas "Dear Sirs: "My heartfelt thanks to you and others for the honor bestowed my two beloved ones, Morris and Morris Jr. in naming the new municipal golf course to commemorate them. "I want to present something needed at the course and would appreciate your letting me know what it could be. "Sincerely, s/ Mrs. Morris W. Williams 517 E. 40th St." The Director of Recreation was asked to get in touch with Mrs. Williams and work something out, so that at the Dedication Ceremonies Mrs. Williams could present it. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 9, 1963. The City Manager reported in connection with the grade separation of the Missouri Pacific Railroad and in connection with the future development of the Mo-Pac Boulevard, MR. COTTON, Engineer, is ready to proceed with the detailed drawings and specifications on the separation at 45th Street. Forty Fifth Street does not cross the Railroad at the present time, but it is proposed in his preliminary plan that Highland Terrace be extended across the Railroad at what would be approximately 45th Street; and on the west side of the railroad, the road would turn north into Horse Shoe Bend. Highland Terrace east of Bull Creek Road is the same as 45th Street, so that there would be a continuous route west under the railroad track into Highland Park West. As soon as the crossing is made on 45th and Airport Boulevard, there would be a cross-town thoroughfare, and this would further extend it. The City Manager stated there was a parcel of land that lies within the route which this roadway would take from Highland Terrace across to the Railroad track, which property is now for sale, and he would like for the Council to consider the acquisition of that property. The City Manager explained this property was listed for sale, and stated the amount. He said the underpass would go through the middle, and the turn-out would require the rest of it. There will be other properties needed, but this particular lot is up for sale now. He listed the price the City could acquire it for now. It was suggested that the City might be interested in making the same kind of arrangement of the improvements on this property that the Board of Control and the City also has made where the improvements are not going to have to be removed at once. A proposed purchaser had indicated a willingness to follow this arrangement which he outlined, in that the appraisals would include the improvements and the land, and then the owner of the property could take the house and move it off at 25% of the original purchase price. After discussion, Councilman Perry moved that the City Manager be authorized to acquire the property. (Lot 22 on Highland Terrace) The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None MAYOR PALMER reviewed the acquisition of the five acre tract immediately below the Missouri-Pacific passenger depot, stating it was rather hilly and sloping and had quite a few easements across it. He said the Missouri Pacific Rail- road Company agreed in addition to giving the right-of-way, to participate $75,000 on grade crossings, or $15,000 for five grade separations. The Railroad Company suggested that the City take the five acres of land at $9,000 an acre, or $45,000 which would be their participation on three grade separations. MR. E. G. KINGSBERY. owns 112 acres of land off Airport Boulevard and with frontage on the east perimeter loop. The City has recent appraisals of the Kingsbery tract ranging from $1,200 to $1,250 per acre. Mr. Kingsbery has offered it to the City for $850.00 an acre. The City could acquire this tract for its service yard, transformer substation, and other purposes, the land having gravel deposits, and front- age on the eastern loop. The 112 acre tract could be acquired by the City at $850 an acre, and applying in the trade the $45,000 against the land being purchased from Mr. Kingsbery, who in turn will donate the five acre tract to the Boy Scouts for their use. The Mayor said the Capitol Area Council of Boy Scouts, which encompasses some 16 counties, is planning to build a fine new headquarters building for the entire Area. The City Manager reported the Town Lake Committee had approved the use of the five acre tract for a Regional Boy Scouts Headquarters. Councilman Shanks stated the Council had looked at the property, and that Mr. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 9, 1963. Kingsbery had agreed to sell the City his acreage appraised at $1200-$1250 for $850 an acre and then turn around and donate this five-acre tract to the Boy Scouts. He said this was a phase of new industry coming into Austin. Councilman Armstrong stated he thought this was a good proposition in this area and part of town. Councilman White said this exchange seemed to be a pretty good deal. Councilman Shanks offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin did on the 26th day of December, 1961, acquire from the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company a certain parcel of land, containing five acres more or less and being more particularly described in a deed recorded in Volume 2402, pages 41-42 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, E. G. Kingsbery has offered to the City of Austin and the Capitol Area Council of theBoy Scouts of America, each to hold an undivided interest in the whole, a certain tract of land, containing one hundred and twelve (112) acres of land out of the J. C. Tannehill League, said tract being more particularly described in a deed dated February 8, 1946, and recorded in Volume 786, page 237, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; and WHEREAS, the Capitol Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America is desirous!! of acquiring the aforementioned five acre tract of land for the purpose of constructing a headquarters building; and WHEREAS, the Capitol Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America has expressed a willingness to convey to the City of Austin its interest in the 112 acre tract in return for a conveyance by the City of Austin of the aforementioned five acre tract; 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 a general warranty deed on behalf of the City of Austin, said deed conveying to the Capitol Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America the following described tract: A tract or parcel of land in Outlot No. 1l in Division "Z" of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being the same property acquired by the City of Austin by warranty deed dated December 26, 1961, from the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, recorded in Volume 2406, pages 41-42 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, said property containing 5.03 acres, more or less, SAVE and EXCEPT for a perpetual easement for ingress and egress in favor of the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, its successors and assigns, said easement being thirty feet wide, the centerline being fiftyfive feet west and parallel to the west line of Lamar Boulevard. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None ( ATTEST: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 9, 1963. There being no further business Councilman White moved that the Council adjourn. The motion, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Armstrong, Perry, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Council adjourned at 2:30 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. City Clerk APPROVED Loto E Palmer Mayor