_ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting August 01, 1963 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor Palmer presiding. Roll call: Present: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Absent: None Present also: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager; Dudley Fowler, Assistant City Attorney; Reuben Rountree, Jr., Director of Public Works; Robert A. Miles, Chief of Police Invocation was delivered by REVEREND LEE FREEMAN, Associate Pastor, University Baptist Church. MR. FRANCIS AMSLER, Down Town Merchants Association and Chairman of a committee formed last year by Down Town Austin, Unlimited, to study modernizing of lighting on Congress Avenue, pointed out the present lighting was installed in 1930. General discussion covered the reasons why Congress Avenue should have the modern lighting -- it was the core of the area, and lead to the State Capitol; better lighting would add to appearance as well as to safety of pedestrians and motor traffic; the modern lighting would be more economical, as less electricity would be needed in this new type of light; there would be 88 lights installed on the existing poles, costing about $375 each or a total of around $33,000. The Mayor said a request for lighting the south end of Congress Avenue had been granted; and that Austin with its tower lights, should strive to be the best lighted city in the United States. He suggested when 1st and 2nd Streets are in a one-way traffic pattern, that similar lights be installed there. After discussion, Councilman LaRue moved that the lighting for Congress Avenue be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer asked if this could be done before the students returned this fall. Councilman Long inquired if lights as these had been planned for the Drag. The City Manager said it was desired to extend this lighting into that area, but the standards would have to be replaced. The Director of Utilities stated he would get a report on lighting Guadalupe in the University area. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 1, 1963 MRS. HELEN MITCHELL and MRS. ROBERT BACON submitted a petition from residents of Delwood 4 East, asking that the area be fogged for the extermination of insects. Areas to be fogged were RIDGEMONT, ROGGE LANE, CORONA DRIVE and CLOVERLEAF DRIVE. Councilman Long moved that this area be fogged. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Petition was then referred to the Health Officer. MR. AL WINSLOW, JR., asked that the speed limits on Burnet Road from Koenig Lane to Green Acres be reduced from 45 miles per hour or that stop lights be placed along the area as there were three schools and big establishments. The Chief of Police stated there was a 50 mile speed limit from the city limits to Anderson Lane, then 45 miles down to the Junior High School, and stated there was a need for lights on Burnet Road and Anderson Lane. The City Manager said a study would be made on this from a point of view of speed and of the whole picture, and it might be that the amount of traffic that passes in different directions would justify signals. The Mayor asked that wherever there was a speed zone change there should be a blinker light calling attention to the traffic changes. He MRS. MARIAN ROSS inquired about the City's position with regard to the property along Flores Street and East Avenue and Clermont Avenue. The City Manager reported this was to be discussed with the Council later in the meeting. said this remnant of land, because of its size, probably could not be used as a separate tract; and in cases of this kind, it had been the policy to sell these tracts to the adjoining property owner. Mrs. Ross stated the purchaser wanted to buy the City's property, close Flores Street and the alley, and purchase the triangle on the south. This was discussed, and it was brought out the land south of Flores Street was not to be considered at this time, that there is a serious traffic problem. The Mayor stated the plans on the river were in the early development stage, and it was not known yet just what will work out. The Council wanted to make another on site inspection. Councilman long moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of July 18th, 1963, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None The Council received a recommendation from BROWN & ROOT, Consultants, on awarding of contract for boiler feed pumps, Contract No. 107, Holly Street Power Station, Unit No. 3, as follows: "July 30, 1963 File: M-81-OEL "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager City of Austin Post Office Box 1160 Austin 64, Texas =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS=== August 1, 1963 "BOILER FEED PUMPS - CONTRACT 107 CITY OF AUSTIN HOLLY STREET POWER PLANT UNIT NUMBER THREE OUR JOB NUMBER E-192 "Dear Mr. Williams: "Bown & Root has examined the bids opened by you on 10: A.M. July 18, 1963, in open council meeting for the Holly Street Power Station, Unit No. 3, Boiler Feed Pumps, Items BFP-31 and BFP-32, Contract No. 107. Bids were submitted by: Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Company Byron Jackson Pumps Inc. DeLaval Turbine Inc. Ingersoll-Rand Company A. M. Lockett & Co., Ltd. representing the Worthington Corporation Pacific Pumps Inc. "A bid tabulation sheet reflecting all of the bid prices and evaluation is attached. "Your attention is invited to the Pacific Pumps Inc. bid Item IV stating a deduction of $154,026.00 for omission of the start-up boiler feed pump motor drive. This is apparently an error in bidding, as noted by comparison of the quotations of the other bidders. We have reviewed the Pacific Pump bid with respect to the operation and maintenance costs. Even if the above Item had been quoted correctly, Pacific Pumps would not be the low bidder. While legally acceptable, we do not recommend that Pacific be awarded the contract on the basis of this error. "In addition the Byron Jackson bid was not in accordance with the specifications which required a complete spare interassembly be quoted. Therefore on the attached bid tabulation sheet we have adjusted the Byron Jackson bid in the amount indicated which we estimate should be a fair price for making the Byron Jackson offering compatable with the other bids. All the other bids were found to be in general accordance with the specifications. "Therefore, on the basis of lowest price, best bid and satisfactory delivery, it is recommended that the contract for the Boiler Feed Pumps be awarded to DeLaval Turbine, Inc. for Item V for the total lump sum of $181,630.00. "Item V is inclusive of the following: "Item I: All equipment; materials; special tools; accessories; and inspection during the erection, instruction and commercial start-up of One (1) Turbine shaft- driven full capacity Main Boiler Feed Pump (designated BFP-31) with Fluid Drive Coupling, and One (1) Start-up Boiler Feed Pump (designated BFP-32) complete with Motor Drive. "Item II: All Spare Parts including, but not limited to, One (1) complete spare inner pumping assembly for the Main Boiler Feed Pump (BFP-31). ☑ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 1, 1963 "Item III: All Spare Parts including, but not limited to, One (1) complete spare inner pumping assembly for the start-up Boiler Feed Pump (BFP-32). "Item IV is a price deduction for omission of the motor drive for the start-up pump included in Item I. It is recommended that an option be taken for this deduction, to be exercised at a later date pending final engineering design. "Yours very truly, s/ 0. E. Lundelius O. E. Lundelius Chief Electrical Engineer Brown & Root, Inc. "Approved s/ D. C. Kinney D. C. Kinney Director of Public Utilities City of Austin" "BOILER FEED PUMP BID TABULATION CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS HOLLY STREET POWER STATION UNIT NO. 3 CONTRACT NO. 107 "(1) Bid Tabulation: Vendors Item No. I BFP-31 & BFP-32 Fluid Drive No. II Spare Parts for BFP-31 No. III Spare Parts for BFP-32 No. IV BFP-32 Motor NO. V Items Deduct. I, II, III Combined Allis-Chalmers $155,299.00 $22,370.00 $12,969 Byron Jackson 166,690.00 (2)13,450.00 8,500.00 $17,669.00 $190,638.00 (2)12,500.00 182,140.00 *DeLaval 162,630.00 19,000.00 Incl. in I 13,700.00 181,630.00 Ingersoll-Rand 185,955.00 19,000.00 10,000.00 13,306.00 214,955.00 Pacific 167,407.00 18,000.00 10,250.00 (1)154,026.00 195,657.00 Worthington 178,660.00 17,820.00 16,500.00 12,500.00 212,980.00 No. VI Per diem for field represen. Allis-Chalmers $100.00 Byron Jackson 80.00 DeLaval 96.00 Ingersoll-Rand 80.00 Pacific 80.00 Worthington 80.00 "(2) Total Evaluated Costs: Item V Total Operation Cost Penalties Total for 10 years Evaluated Cost Allis-Chalmers $190,638.00 $2,618,545.00 Byron Jackson 182,140.00 2,695,218.00 (2)$6,000 *DeLaval *181,630.00 2,563,290.00 Ingersoll-Rand 214,955.00 2,740,393.00 Pacific (1)195,657.00 2,674,053.00 Worthington 212,980.00 2,765,855.00 $2,809,183.00 2,883,358.00 *2,744,920.00 2,955,348.00 2,869,710.00 2,978,835.00 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 1, 1963 "(1) See the Brown & Root letter of recommendation for clarification of the Pacific Proposal. (2) The penalty sums of $5,000 and $1,000 were added to Items II & IV * respectively due to the quotation of a rotating element only in lieu of an interassembly. Low Bid All prices were quoted firm." The Director of Electric Utilities stated this unit would be on the line in 1966, and the major contract would be started next spring. The delivery date for the boiler feed pumps is about two years. The City Manager reported that the bidder who made the error withdrew his bid subsequent to the bidding, on the ground that he did make a serious error. The Brown & Root Consultants proceeded with the evaluation of his bid on the basis of the normal method of evaluating the pump bids, and concluded if this firm had not made the error, the bid would not have been low. Councilman LaRue moved that the Council award the bid to DELAVAL TURBINE, INC., for $181,630.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 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 AS FOLLOWS: (1) SOUTH ONE-HALF OF THE EAST 23.5 FEET OF LOT 5, BLOCK 1, FAIR GROUNDS ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1918 (1910) EAST 1ST STREET, FROM "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; (2) SOUTH 75 FEET OF THE NORTH 100 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK B, SOUTH PARK, SECTION 1, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 521 SACRAMENTO DRIVE, FROM "IR" LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL 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 Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Shanks moved that _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASAugust 1, 1963 the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 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 AS FOLLOWS: FROM "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND HAVING AVERAGE DIMENSIONS OF 75 FEET BY 140.72 FEET, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2801 ROGGE LANE, 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 Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman White The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman White The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Shanks moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, the ordinance be finally passed. carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilman White The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING TO PUBLIC TRAVEL FORTIONS OF WEST RIVERSIDE DRIVE, DAWSON ROAD AND BOULDIN AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FIXING THE DATE UPON WHICH VACATION AND CLOSING TO PUBLIC TRAVEL SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: August 1, 1963. seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Shanks moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Shanks moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None 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 AUSTEX DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LTD., 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 The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, 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 LaRue, Long, 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 LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 1, 1963 Councilman long introduced the following ordinance and moved that it be published in accordance with Article I, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 19.34 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY AND THE JAMES M. MITCHELL SURVEY, 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. (Balcones West) The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, by instrument dated May 18, 1956, an easement, ten (10.00) feet in width, was granted to the City of Austin for sanitary sewer purposes, same being in, upon and across part of Lot 6, Block M, Herman Brown Addition No. 2, Section 1, a subdivision of a portion of the Daniel J. Gilbert Survey, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Herman Brown Addition No. 2, Section 1, of record in Book 8 at Page 176 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owners of the hereinafter described premises have dedicated a new easement and have requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described easement for sanitary sewer purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described easement is not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin be and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described sanitary sewer easement, to-wit: A strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 6, Block M, Herman Brown Addition No. 2, Section 1, a subdivision of a portion of the Daniel J. Gilbert Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS August 1, 1963 of said Herman Brown Addition No. 2, Section 1, of record in Book 8 at Page 176, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width was dedicated for sanitary sewer purposes by instrument dated May 18, 1956, of record in Volume 1699 at Page 508 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and described as First Strip in said instrument and being shown on said map or plat of Herman Brown Addition No. 2, Section 1, the centerline of said strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the point of beginning of the aforesaid easement described as first strip in instrument recorded in Volume 1699, at Page 508, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; THENCE, North 74° 27' East to point of termination five (5.00) feet west of the west edge of an existing manhole. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "July 26, 1963 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 26, 1963, at the Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department for the Installation of an 8-Inch Concrete Sanitary Sewer Line in Burnet Lane and Cullen Avenue from Burnet Road to Hardy Drive. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room, Municipal Building, Austin, Texas. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "FIRM AMOUNT WORKING DAYS Ford Wehmeyer, Incorporated $5,376.50 15 Walter W. Schmidt 6,212.45 15 Fairey-Simons Company, Incorporated 6,340.00 20 Bland Construction 6,937.80 30 Capitol City Utilities 7,583.75 30 City of Austin Estimate "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Ford - Wehmeyer, Incorporated 5,884.05 0 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 1, 1963 on their low bid of $5,376.50 with 15 working days. "Yours truly, s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Assistant Director 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 July 26, 1963, for the installation of an 8-inch concrete sanitary sewer line in Burnet Lane and Cullen Avenue, from Burnet Road to Hardy Drive; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Ford - Wehmeyer, Incorporated, in the sum of $5,376.50. 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 $5,376.50, be and the same is hereby accepted, and thatw. 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 Ford Wehmeyer, Incorporated. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "July 26, 1963 "Mr. W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 26, 1963, at the Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department for the INSTALLATION OF A 6-INCH CAST IRON WATER MAIN IN EAST 3RD STREET FROM PEDERNALES STREET TO LINDEN STREET. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room, Municipal Building, Austin, Texas. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "FIRM Fairey-Simons Company, Incorporated Capitol City Utilities Walter W. Schmidt AMOUNT WORKING DAYS $ 9,709.00 20 10,198.50 40 10,302.50 16 "FIRM _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 1, 1963 Austin Engineering Company Bland Construction Company Ford - Wehmeyer, Incorporated City of Austin Estimate AMOUNT $10,667.00 10,792.00 11,735.00 8,952.00 WORKING DAYS 20 25 20 0 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Fairey - Simons Company, Incorporated in their low bid of $9,709.00 with 20 working days. "Yours truly, s/ Victor R. Schmidt, Jr., Assistant Director 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 theCity of Austin on July 26, 1963, for the installation of a 6-inch cast iron water main in East 3rd Street, from Pedernales Street to Linden Street; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Fairey Simons Company, Incorporated, in the sum of $9,709.00, 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 Fairey - Simons Company, Incorporated, in the sum of $9,709.00, 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 Fairey - Simons Company, Incorporated. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "July 30, 1963 "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: West St. Elmo Road Overpass at Missouri-Pacific Railroad Contract No. 63-C-11 "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 30, 1963 for the construction of West St. Elmo Road Overpass at MissouriPacific Railroad Contract Number 63-C-11. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 1, 1963 "Norman L. Larson $44,262.66 Ed H. Page 46,396.97 Ross Anglin & Son 46,664.06 B. A. McCown, Inc. 47,405.05 40,266.43 City's Estimate "I recommend that Norman L. Larson with his low bid of $44,262.66 be awarded the contract for this project. "From: S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works S. Reuben Rountree, Jr." 5/ Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 30, 1963, for the construction of West St. Elmo Road Overpass at Missouri-Pacific Railroad, Contract Number 63-C-11; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Norman L. Larson, in the sum of $44,262.66, 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 Norman L. Larson, in the sum of $44,262.66, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract, on behalf of the City, with Norman L. Larson. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager submitted the following: "July 30, 1963 "TO: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager Subject: Municipal Auditorium Acoustical Treatment in Exhibition Area "We are transmitting herewith tabulation of bids for Acoustical Treatment in Exhibition Area, Municipal Auditorium, as received this date. As indicated in my memo dated July 9, 1963, our estimate for this work was in the range of $15,000.00 "While we received only two bids, we had expected United Specialties to bid also. We were informed that they had planned to bid, but an unexpected out-of-town trip prevented them from doing so. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 1, 1963. "Plans and specifications were also issued to Calcasieu, Cinbar Engineering, and a firm in San Antonio known as C. E. DeVoll, Jr. We are told that these did not bid due to the already crowded schedule of their working forces. "We are advised by Mr. Vickers that sufficient funds are included in his budget for this work, and we join with him in recommending the award of this contract to the low bidder, CAPITAL ACOUSTICAL COMPANY for the lump sum of $16,995.00. "From: A. M. Eldridge, Supervising Engineer Construction Engineering Division s/ A. M. Eldridge" "PROJECT: ACOUSTICAL TREATMENT IN EXHIBITION AREA, MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, CITY OF AUSTIN. Bid Opening: 2 P.M., July 30, 1963, in the Office of the City Manager BIDDERS CAPITAL ACOUSTICAL COMPANY, INC. 652 Canion Austin, Texas MODERN FLOORS 1710 Lavaca Austin, Texas" BASE BID COMPLETION TIME BID BOND $16,995.00 60 days $1,000.00 $27,950.00 90 days 5% Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 30, 1963, for Acoustical Treatment in Exhibition Area, Municipal Auditorium; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Capital Acoustical Company, in the sum of $16,995.00, 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 Capital Acoustical Company, in the sum of $16,995.00, 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 Capital Acoustical Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Falmer Noes: None Councilman White inquired as to when the acoustics would all be corrected. The City Manager reported estimates had been taken on what should be done to improve the quality, and it ran into a considerable amount of money. The first thing accomplished was the improving of the acoustics in the theatre, then the _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 1, 1963 next was to move out in the exhibition area which had been designed only as a foyer, but which is now being used extensively for banquets and dances. He stated the Council had set the schedule up for these various areas. This project is estimated at about $15,000. He stated there would be other areas of improvement from time to time. The City Manager submitted the following: "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "July 30, 1963 No. 63-A-10 Subject: Assessment Paving Contract "Following is a tabulation of the bids received at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, Jully 30, 1963 for the construction of pavement known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 63-A-10. J. W. Steelman, Inc. $46,845.06 Lee Maners 47,399.26 Bowden & Associates 50,512.77 Pat Canion Exc. Co. 50,851.16 Jack A. Miller 55,629.04 48,347.21 City's Estimate "I recommend that J. W. Steelman, Inc. with their low bid of $46,845.06 be awarded the contract for this project. "S. Reuben Rountree, Jr. Director of Public Works s/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr." Councilman Long inquired about the assessment program of East 38½ Street included in the bid of J. W. STEELMAN, INCORPORATED. The City Manager stated this contract was for the construction work, and would have nothing to do with the assessment itself. He stated he wanted to give some consideration to change of plans with reference to this. If the Council authorized the contract, the contractor will be asked to proceed with the streets and delete this particular unit. Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 30, 1963, for the construction of pavement known as Assessment Paving Contract Number 63-A-10; and, WHEREAS, the bid of J. W. Steelman, Inc., in the sum of $46,845.06, 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 J. W. Steelman, Inc., in the sum of $46,345.06, be and _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 1, 1963. 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 J. W. Steelman, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Long The Council had before it the bids on the kitchen facilities in the Rathskeller, as follows: "To: W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager "July 30, 1963 Subject: Municipal Auditorium Kitchen Facilities "We are transmitting herewith tabulation of bids for Kitchen Facilities for Municipal Auditorium. "Mr. Vickers advises that in consideration of the completion time required by the lowest bidder and the price difference, he would strongly recommend the acceptance of the proposal from General Hotel Supply since their completion time would be thirty (30) days sooner. "This matter had been checked with Fox-Schmidt who was the low bidder, and they have no objection to the award of this contract to General Hotel Supply as bid. "Mr. Vickers states that funds are included in his budget for this work. "We join with Mr. Vickers in recommending the award of this contract to GENERAL HOTEL SUPPLY for the lump sum of $26,240.32. "A. M. Eldridge, Supervising Engineer Construction Engineering Division s/ A. M. Eldridge" "PROJECT: KITCHEN FACILITIES FOR MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. Bid Opening: 2 P.M., July 30, 1963, in the Office of the City Manager. BIDDERS BASE BID ALT. NO. 1 COMPLETION TIME BID BOND AUSTIN RESTAURANT SUPPLY $26,450.00 $636.50 90 days 5% 210 Neches Austin, Texas FOX-SCHMIDT $26,188.00 $855.00 90 days 5% 412 West 5th St. Austin, Texas *GENERAL HOTEL SUPPLY $26,240.32 $1,004.00 60 days 5% 321 East 2nd St. Austin, Texas " CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 1, 1963. The The City Manager stated three bids had been received. Fox-Schmidt was low by $52.00, and they had indicated it would take 90 days to complete the work. General Hotel Supply Company indicated 60 days. The timing was of considerable concern to the Auditorium Manager. Fox-Schmidt had been contacted, and it was agreeable with him that the City take the next bid due to the time limit. Mayor stated in cases where the construction involved revenues, the bids would be evaluated as to the number of working days. He suggested that if the bid is awarded on the shorter number of working days, that a provision for penalty be added if the job is not finished in the stated time. Councilman Long said Mr. Schmidt's problem was the delivery date of equipment. After discussion, Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption with the stipu- lation that a penalty of $25.00 per day be added for any time over 60 days: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on July 30, 1963, for kitchen facilities for Municipal Auditorium; and, WHEREAS, after an evaluation of bids received, the bid of General Hotel Supply, in the sum of $26,240.32, was the 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 General Hotel Supply, in the sum of $26,240.32, 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 General Hotel Supply. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Mayor Palmer brought up the following zoning application deferred from last week: J. D. LUKE 1111-1115 Enfield Road 1403-1407 Windsor Road From "B" Residence 1st Height & Area To "B" Residence 2nd Height & Area NOT Recommended by the Planning Commission The Mayor read a letter from Mr. Ernest Breaker and others in opposition to the change. Mr. Breaker stated he had no opposition to the apartment house, but his main objection was the traffic. The Mayor stated this was an apartment area; and Mr. Luke could, under the present zoning, construct six apartments. Councilman Shanks moved that the change to "B" Residence 2nd Height and Area be granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman LaRue, Roll call showed the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, Mayor Palmer Noes: Councilmen Long, White The Mayor announced that the change had been DENIED as the motion failed ) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 1, 1963 to receive the required four-fifths vote, and the zoning was not changed. The Assistant City Attorney made a report on the request of JOHN G. CAMPBELL to transfer contract to T. V. CABLE OF AUSTIN, INC., listing the number of shares of stock the Corporation was authorized to issue; the amount of capital stock and the amount actually paid in; listing the officers of the Corporation and the stockholders. He had the financial statement and a certified copy of their Charter. Councilman Shanks was interested in the information's being authenticated. TheAssistant City Attorney suggested if this request was to be acted on favorably that a requirement be made that the City Attorney approve the transfer so that the City could be sure that the transferee is bound by all the provisions of the franchise. After discussion, Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be directed to convey written authorization for this transfer to JOHN CAMPBELL d/b/a T.V. CABLE OF AUSTIN, INCORPORATED, as recommended. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be authorized to transfer funds to TRAVIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 7. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The Assistant City Manager submitted the request of MR. B. T. BONNER, representing an organization of "FREEDOM NOW" Committee, to conduct a parade on August 28th, at 2:00 P.M., from Rosewood Park to 11th Street, down llth Street and crossing the Interregional, to approach the Capitol from the front. The Chief of Police stated he would appreciate the Committee's meeting with him so that the safety measures could be worked out with them. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be instructed to clear with all Departments on the safety arrangements and the permit be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The City Manager reported he had received a letter from MR. IRBY CARRUTH, Superintendent of Schools, urging the City to do everything it could to help them find a location for a Junior High School to replace the University Junior High School since the University expects to take it over in the fall of 1966. Since they are unable to find a tract large enough to accomodate a junior high school, they will have to build two schools, one on the north part of the area now served by the University Junior High, and one in the south part. The Schools again pointed to the City owned property on the river, but he reported to Mr. Carruth that the had so many proposed uses for that site, it could not sell it, but that they would make every effort to help locate another suitable site, and they are _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 1, 1963 doing that. He reported the Council laison, Councilman Shanks, and he had an appointment with Mr. Carruth and the Board, and they would discuss this with them. The Council considered the compensation to be paid to the Tax Equalization Board. After discussion, Councilman White moved that compensation be set at $3.00 per hour worked for each member. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None After a very detailed discussion, Councilman Shanks 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 widening and improving of Red River and of East 44th Streets in the vicinity of said intersection 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 the rightof-way to permit the widening and improving of said streets; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owners and lienholders of said tract of land and has been unable to agree with such owners and lienholders 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, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title to the following described tract of land: All of Lots 1 and 2, Block B, Fairway Heights, a subdivision of a portion of Outlot 18, Division C, of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas; a map or plat of said Fairway Heights being of record in Volume 473 at page 556 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; which Lots 1 and 2, Block B, were conveyed to Martin E. Johnson, et ux, by Warranty Deed dated September 24, 1941 of record in Volume 692 at page 387 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Present but not voting: Councilman Long - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: August 1, 1963 After a very detailed discussion, Councilman Shanks 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 widening and improving of Red River and of East 44th Streets in the vicinity of said intersection 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 the right-of-way to permit the widening and improving of said streets; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owners and lienholders of said tract of land and has been unable to agree with such owners and lienholders 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, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title to the following described tract of land: All of the west 80.00 feet of Lots 3 and 4, Block B, Fairway Heights, a subdivision of a portion of Outlot 18, Division C, of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Government Outlots on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas; a map or plat of said Fairway Heights being of record in Volume 473 at page 556 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; which west 80.00 feet of Lots 3 and 4, Block B, were conveyed to Ruby Ray, as her separate property, by Warranty Deed dated February 27, 1953 of record in Volume 1322 at page 71 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer None Present but not voting: Councilman Long The City Manager stated he had a copy of the Minutes of the Park and Recreation Board which covered a part of the Recreation Program which was to be financed from the sale of the Berkman Tract. The Director of Recreation reported that unless the property is sold, some of the projects will have to be delayed. The Board recommended to the Council that it proceed with that sale. The City Manager reported the sale of this property had been held up to decide on the opportune time to sell. The Mayor suggested restricting the property to subdivision development. The City Manager stated this could be a condition of sale. Councilman LaRue moved that the City Manager be requested to bring his recommendation to the Council showing the plans and showing it was approved by the Parks and Recreation Board. The motion, seconded by Conncilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 1, 1963 The City Manager stated the City Attorney had invited the Council to look at a house and lot west of the Missouri Pacific Railroad on the north side of Westover Road where, according to Mr. Cotton's plan, there may be an exit roadway off the Missouri Pacific Boulevard if that plan is followed. If the desired exit is constructed, it would run through the middle of this lot where the house is located. The owner is planning some additions to the house, and some contractor told him this area was to be included in the Boulevard. The owner wants to know if the City is going to buy it, and he set a price on his property some $3,000 above what the City's estimate would be. The Mayor asked that appraisals be made on it. As to the timing, the City Manager stated there was no time table, and the Boulevard project would cost $14,000,000; it was hoped the State would help pay for this. The only things financed are the grade separations which were called for in the contract. After discussion, Councilman LaRue moved that the City Manager be authorized to get appraisals and then the Council can decide whether or not to rent the property to the present owner or someone else. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Councilman Long inquired about the status of the Bethany Church property. The Assistant City Manager made a report that the Legal and Planning Departments were to discuss this further with Reverend Sims and try to work it out where the street could be opened part way without extending it all the way through. As to the refund contract on the utilities, the City Manager stated this would be worked out on part of the utilities. The sewer lines in the Fort Branch are completed, and will add to the value of the tract which the Church will sell to someone. The Mayor inquired about the Givens' property on Greenwood Street south of 19th Street. The Director of Public Works stated he would try to contact the Attorney, Mr. Kenneth Lampkin. The Director of Planning was to also contact him about the plans. The City Manager reminded the Council of the invitation to attend the opening of MR. BOB ARMSTRONG'S Truck Center this afternoon at 5:30. The Mayor read a letter from the Vice-President expressing regrets that he would be unable to attend the Aqua Festival. He also read a letter from the Office of U. S. Senator Ralph Yarbrough stating he was called from Washington, D. C., due to a death in the family, and he would respond to the invitation on his return to Washington. Mayor Palmer read an invitation from the United States Air Force to view its People-to-People exhibit at the 40th Annual American Municipal Congress, Shamrock-Hilton Hotel, Houston, August 10-14, 1963. The Mayor read a communication from MR. FRANK MEDINA now on a good will tour in Copenhagen. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS — August 1, 1963 The Mayor read a letter from MARTHA MOBLEY, 904 Meriden Lane, commending MR. W. L. HELGREN and his crew for their fine spirit and hard work manifesting unity and good will among each other and others, and for Mr. Helgren's noble leadership on treating people with a heart, mind and brotherly hand; MR. PURSER, who is kind and sensitive; and MR. CHARLES MORGAN and MR. HORACE JOHNSON; and thanking the Mayor for doing his very best every day for the City. Councilman LaRue moved that this letter be spread on the Minutes, and a copy be sent to the Department of Public Works. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The letter is as follows: "P. 0. Box 562 Austin 63, Texas July 30, 1963 "The Honorable Lester Palmer Mayor of the City of Austin Municipal Building Austin, Texas "My Dear Mayor Palmer: "Among the many things and people in your organization at City Hall that cause you to reflect justly with great pride and satisfaction, some of the greatest causes for such feelings may have even yet escaped your attention, for which reason I am writing you this letter, because I believe your heart will also rejoice when you know. "It has been my pleasure and most heartwarming experience to be privileged to meet and observe more closely Mr. W. L. Helgren and his crew of workers while they were laying a larger water line on Meriden Lane between West 7th and West 10th Streets, because my home is located at 904 Meriden Lane, and which job was just completed last week. "During my many years of experience in work for State and Federal Governments, I have seen many foremen in charge of crews, but I have never seen such a fine, spirited crew of hard workers who manifest such spontaneous unity, and with such manifestations of good will among each other, as well as toward those around them, as these ten men. If every head of a Department or foreman of a crew would follow Mr. Helgren's noble leadership of treating people with a heart, mind and brotherly hand which he exhibits toward one and all, our nation no longer would experience these continuous labor troubles, strikes, or complaints from the public, and the jobs would get done in the same fine manner he is doing, and in record time, too. "There are others, too, in the City's Departments that I would love to present a pin of honor and praise for their many cooperative gestures of a sincere willingness and desire to serve everyone to the very best of their ability by lending their patient ear and extending their help with prompt service, and so I will particularly mention Mr. Purser, heading the Street and Bridge Department, who is most kind and sensitive to the just street needs of even the little fellows, like _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASAugust 1, 1963 me; Mr. Charles Morgan, leading the Construction Division of Public Works, and his very able Assistant, Mr. Horace Johnson, who handles his outside supervision of Public Works. It must be said that Mr. Johnson is a most outstanding young man who exhibits the kind of spirit and vitality to his job, and who blends with it a warmth of fellowship and good will toward all whom he contacts, that cannot help but profit a great deal to the City's Administration, as well as those who are privileged to meet and have dealings with him. These men, I know from own experience, give invaluable and dedicated service to the people of Austin. Nothing more worthy could be done than for each of them to receive a very special word of sincere praise and commendation from top levels of the City's Administration, together with promotions as a reward for their conscientious and dedicated service, in order that they may share the pride we feel in our hearts for them. "As for you, Mayor Palmer, a huge bouquet of roses and a telegram of praise and encouragement ought to be on your desk every day, as your actions give every evidence that you are doing your very best every day for the City of Austin. "Sincerely yours, s/ Martha Mobley Martha Mobley" The Mayor read a letter from MRS. CARVEL W. WILLIAMS thanking the Council for its official action taken by the City of Austin honoring her husband's action as he rescued a little girl. The Mayor read a letter commending LIEUTENANT GARRETT on his courteous, friendly, and firm manner in handling a traffic Violator and commending the Police Department on its policy and training. Councilman LaRue moved that this letter be spread on the Minutes and a copy sent to the Police Department. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None The letter is as follows: .:= "15 Norcrest Drive San Marcos, Texas July 26, 1963 "SUBJECT: Police Courtesy Lieutenant Garrett Badge Number 228 "Mayor Lester Palmer Post Office Box 1160 Austin, Texas "Dear Mayor Palmer: "As a former Military Police Officer, may I express appreciation, and professional respects, to the City relative the mentioned Police Officer. "Not being familiar with your system of time lag on traffic lights, after red light change with flash of caution light prior to green light, I crossed CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= August 1, 1963 Freeway Intersection and 11th Street N. E. during such time lag from a standing start at 5:15 P.M. this date. "Officer Garrett observed this minor infraction of traffic regulations, followed me to Freeway and 1st Street, going South, curbed my car and courteously informed me of this phase of Austin Traffic Regulations. "I was impressed with the manner in which he tailed my car, all with due regard for traffic safety, clocked me out, drew up alongside and directed "curbing" through signals, then courteously in a friendly but firm manner "checked out" my identification, driver's license, etc. "Obviously this represents Police Department policy and training, for which Austin (and Lieutenant Garrett's superiors) can point with justified satisfaction. "As a (Military) Police Officer, and Attorney (Georgia Bar Association), I wish to forward my respects for a superior example of a difficult job--that of Law Enforcement. "Sincerely, 3/ James W. Hill James W. Hill Lt Col USA Ret" The Council discussed the property along Clermont Avenue and East Avenue as regarding a request to purchase part of the property (part of request made by Mrs. Marian Ross earlier in the meeting). The Assistant City Attorney stated this lot is being rezoned to "C" or "GR", has 5751 square feet, and a depth of from 75' to 13', and does not have good access to the Interregional Highway. He explained how the price was determined through the appraisal of the back lot with no frontage, and with the City property and the back lot together. He stated these people also wanted the additional tract. Councilman White moved that the one lot (Northeast triangle of Lot 6 and all of Lot 7 less Southwest triangle, Block "E", Outlot 71, Division, "0", Lambie Resubdivision of Voss Addition) be sold for $9,000, but that the sale of the other property (parts of Lots 20, 21, 22, and 23, Block "E", R. C. Lambie Resubdivision of Voss Addition) not be considered. The motion, seconded by Councilman Shanks, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None ad.journ. vote: There being no further business, Councilman White moved that the Council The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Shanks, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 1, 1963. The Council adjourned at 1:05 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Besi Wal City Clerk APPROVED juvi Mayor