==CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 24, 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, White, Mayor Palmer Absent: Councilman Shanks (as he was out of the City) 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 Church. Invocation was delivered by REVEREND THEODORE MCELROY, Hyde Park Christian MR. AMOS HEROLD read a statement regarding some traffic needs of Austin, mentioning unfair or arbitrary activities of the Traffic Police and the uselessness of appealing to the Corporation Court for relief; suggesting a complete list of potential violations, with minimum penaltics for each and explanation of any vague language, for distribution to the public and for publication in the newspaper; suggesting decreasing amount of fines; passage of an ordinance setting forth the basic procedures to be followed in investigations of traffic collisions referring to a Traffic Accident Investigator's Manual produced by the Traffic Institute at Northwestern University; suggesting that only the most capable, experienced, specially trained, and judicially qualified policemen be allowed to investigate traffic accidents, and outlining minimum essentials of such a plan; and suggesting traffic guides and signs be uniform, and streets be clearly marked. If temporary or permanent changes are made, the public should be fully in- formed in the newspapers and by special street warnings. Councilman Long expressed appreciation for his interest and stated there is a problem and that it is being worked on all the time. Councilman White moved that the Minutes of the Meeting of October 10, 1963, be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 24, 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 7.81 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. DAVIS SURVEY NO. 15 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. (Lanier Terrace, Section 4) The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 21.35 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE WILLIAM WILKS SURVEY NO. 29, THE JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY, AND THE PATRICK LUSK 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. (University Hills West) The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ΑΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 58.84 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE WILLIAM WILKS SURVEY NO. 29, THE PATRICK LUSK =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 24, 1963 SURVEY, AND THE J. A. G. BROOKS 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. (University Hills Auburn Circle, Pearce Junior High Tract and unplatted land) The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ΑΝΝΕΧΑTION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 77.74 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NUMBER 57 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. (I.I. Nelson Athletic Field and Reagan High School site) The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman LaRue 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, and that it be set for public hearing on November 7, 1963, at 10:45 Α.Μ.: AN ORDINANCE FROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 9.77 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. (Oltorf Village, Section 2) _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS October 24, 1963. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1963, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING FROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Balcones Drive) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 24, 1963 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THEREOF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1963, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Clarkson Avenue and Sundry other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long 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, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Palmer introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATECITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 24, 1963 MENT AND REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, SHOWING THE ESTIMATES OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING FROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS AND THE RATE THERE- OF PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPORTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HERAING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1963, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IM- MEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. (Bengston Street and Sundry other streets) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long 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, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. COUNCILMAN LONG, as a point of interest, reported that during the construction of paving Red River Street near her home, there was found a lot of square CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS:== October 24, 1963. wooden water pipes; and she would like for someone to do some research on this very, very old pipe line. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, by instrument of record in Volume 945 at Page 587 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, a sanitary sewer easement was granted to the City of Austin, said easement being ten (10.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lots 26 and 27 of a subdivision of Outlots 57 and 58, Division E, 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 subdivision of Outlots 57 and 58, Division E, being of record in Volume V at Page 233 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the above described property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described sanitary sewer easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described easement is not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described sanitary sewer easement, to wit: A strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lots 26 and 27 of a subdivision of Outlots 57 and 58, Division E, 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 subdivision of Outlots 57 and 58, Division E, being of record in Volume V at Page 233 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; said strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width for sanitary sewer easement was provided for in an instrument of record in Volume 945 at Page 587 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; the centerline of said strip of land ten (10.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the east line of said Lot 27, same being the west line of Neches Street, and from which point of beginning the southeast corner of said Lot 27, same being the intersection of the west line of said Neches Street with the north line of East 18th Street, bears South 19° 00' West 90.98 feet; THENCE, North 70° 50' West 140.00 feet to point of termination in the west line of said Lot 26, same being the east line of Lot 25 of said Subdivision of Outlots 57 and 58, Division E, and from which point of termination the northwest corner of said Lot 26 bears North 19° 00' East 31.99 feet. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 24, 1963 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, an easement for public utility purposes was granted the City of Austin in, upon and across Lot 21, Airdale Addition, 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 Airdale Addition of record in Volume 526 at Page 1 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the above described property has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described portion of the public utility easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described easement is not now needed and will not be required in the future; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described public utility easement, to wit: Two (2) strips of land, each of the said two (2) strips of land being five (5.00) feet in width, and each being out of and a part of Lot 21, Airdale Addition, 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 Airdale Addition of record in Volume 526 at Page 1 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; said two (2) strips of land five (5.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: No. 1: BEING all of the west 107.15 feet of the north five (5.00) feet of said Lot 21, Airdale Addition; No. 2: BEING all of the west 106.8 feet of the south five (5.00) feet of said Lot 21, Airdale Addition. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS= October 24, 1963 ) ( ب Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its underground telephone conduits in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named and said maps or plans have been considered by the Director of Public Works; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company be and the same is hereby permitted to construct its underground telephone conduits in the following streets: (1) An underground telephone conduit in SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, from a point 60 feet south of East Monroe Street southerly 460 feet to an existing manhole, the centerline of said underground telephone conduit shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE. (2) An underground telephone conduit in SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, from East Mary Street to Post Road, the centerline of which underground telephone conduit shall be 9 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE. (3) An underground telephone conduit in SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, from Post Road to East Oltorf Street, the centerline of which underground telephone conduit shall be 18 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE. (4) An underground telephone conduit in EAST OLTORF STREET, from South Congress Avenue to South Interregional Highway, the centerline of which underground telephone conduit shall be 28 feet south of and parallel to the centerline of said EAST OLTORF STREET. THAT the work and construction of said underground telephone conduit, including the excavation of the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said underground telephone conduits have been constructed, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and in accordance with the ordinances and regulations of the City of Austin governing such construction. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 24, 1963 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the application of Coastal States Petrochemical Company to construct and maintain a jet fuel pipeline along the hereinafter described space assignment be granted expressly subject to the hereinafter described conditions: (1) Said jet fuel pipeline shall be constructed and maintained in compliance with all ordinances and laws relating thereto. (2) The permit shall be issued and accepted subject to all reasonable police, traffic, fire and health regulations of the City of Austin, and of the State of Texas, now existing or hereafter adopted. (3) The repair and relocation of any and all utilities in the vicinity necessitated by the laying of said jet fuel line shall be done at the entire expense of Coastal States Petrochemical Company. (4) Coastal States Petrochemical Company will indemnify and save the City!! of Austin harmless from any and all claims against said City growing out of or in any manner connected with the construction or maintenance of said jet fuel line. (5) Coastal States Petrochemical Company will so install said jet fuel line as to provide a ground cover of not less than two and one-half feet or to such greater depths as may be necessary to avoid conflict with other underground utilities. (6) In giving the space assignment herein described, the City of Austin does not make any representation that said space is or is not clear from other underground utilities or any other public or private improvement. (7) The excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets at the entire expense of Coastal States Petrochemical Company shall be so accomplished as to conform to the standards and specifications of the Public Works Department of the City of Austin. (8) The City of Austin may revoke the permit at any time and upon such revocation, the owner of such jet fuel line and its appurtenances will remove the same and pay all costs and expenses attendant therewith. (9) Said Jet fuel line shall be constructed entirely within a five-foot space assignment, the center line of which five-foot wide space assignment is described, for convenience, to-wit: (1) In CUSTER ROAD, from Shady Lane to Jain Lane, the centerline of which jet fuel line shall be 2.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said CUSTER ROAD. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 24, 1963 The City Manager submitted the following: "October 21, 1963 "W. T. Williams, Jr. City Manager Austin, Texas "Dear Mr. Williams: "Sealed bids were received at the Office of the Director of the Water and Sewer Department, Municipal Building, Austin, Texas, until 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 18, 1963, for the ADJUSTMENT OF WATER MAINS FOR PAVING GROUP NO. 32 IN BOWLING GREEN DRIVE, HATHAWAY DRIVE, POLARIS AVENUE AND SHAMROCK AVENUE. The bids were publicly opened and read in the Second Floor Conference Room, Municipal Building. "The following is a tabulation of bids received: "FIRM AMOUNT Fairey Simons Company, Incorporated $12,524.27 Walter W. Schmidt 12,631.00 Ford Wehmeyer, Incorporated 13,278.60 Superior Utilities 13,595.50 Goolsby Engineers, Inc., Temple Texas 13,921.81 H and M Construction Company 14,150.40 Austin Engineering Company 15,339.60 15 T 25 25 30 WORKING DAYS 15 15 25 City of Austin (estimate) 13,265.75 "It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Fairey Simons Company, Incorporated on their low bid of $12,524.27 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 October 18, 1963, for the adjustment of water mains for Paving Group No. 32 in Bowling Green Drive, Hathaway Drive, Polaris Avenue and Shamrock Avenue; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Fairey - Simons Company, Incorporated, in the sum of $12,524.27, 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 $12,524.27, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that W. T. Williams, Jr., _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 24, 1963 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 Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager stated at the time the City acquired the land which is now being used for the parking lot at the AIRPORT TERMINAL, Federal participation was not available as parking lots were not considered eligible for participation. The rules have been changed, and application has been made for this grant of $47,000.00. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Austin that certain Grant Agreement dated October 16, 1963, covering Project No. 9-41-078-C407, Contract No. FASW 1715, a copy of which said Grant Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as fully as though the same were set forth at length herein. Federal Aviation Agency AGREEMENT GRANT Part 1-Offer Date of Offer Oct 16 1963 TO: The City of Austin, Texas (herein referred to as the "Sponsor") Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Project No. 9-41-078-0407 Contract No. FA SW 1715 FROM: The United States of America (acting through the Federal Aviation Agency, herein referred to as the "FAA") WHEREAS, the Sponsor has submitted to the FAA a Project Application dated September 18, 1963, for a grant of Federal funds for a project for development of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (herein called the "Airport"), together with plans and specifications for such project, which Project Application, as approved by the FAA is hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, the FAA has approved a project for development of the Airport (herein called the "Project") consisting of the following-described airport development: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 24, 1963 fi Acquire land - reimbursement (fee simple title or other property interests satisfactory to the Administrator in and to Tracts 1, 2, 3 and 4 as shown on Property Map Exhibit "A".) all as more particularly described in the property map and plans and specifications incorporated in the said Project Application; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to and for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Federal Airport Act, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1101), and in consideration of (a) the Sponsor's adoption and ratification of the representations and assurances contained in said Project Application, and its acceptance of this Offer as hereinafter provided, and (b) the benefits to accrue to the United States and the public from the accomplishment of the Project and the operation and maintenance of the Airport as herein provided, THE FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES, HEREBY OFFERS AND AGREES to pay, as the United States share of the allowable costs incurred in accomplishing the Project, 50 per centum of all allowable project costs. This Offer is made on and subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. The maximum obligation of the United States payable under this Offer shall be $47,000.00. 2. The Sponsor shall: (a) begin accomplishment of the Project within ninety (90) days after acceptance of this Offer or such longer time as may be prescribed by the FAA, with failure to do so constituting just cause for termination of the obligations of the United States hereunder by the FAA; (b) carry out and complete the Project without undue delay and in accordance with the terms hereof, the Federal Airport Act, and Sections 151.45-151.55 of the Regulations of the Federal Aviation Agency (14 CFR 151) in effect as of the date of acceptance of this Offer; which Regulations are herein after referred to as the "Regulations"; (c) carry out and complete the Project in accordance with the plans and specifications and property map, incorporated herein, as they may be revised or modified with the approval of the FAA. 3. The allowable costs of the project shall not include any costs determined by the FAA to be ineligible for consideration as to allowability under Section 151.41(b) of the Regulations. 4. Payment of the United States share of the allowable project costs will be made pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 151.57 - 151.63 of the Regulations. Final determination as to the allowability of the costs of the project will be made at the time of the final grant payment pursuant to Section 151.63 of the Regulations: Provided, that, in the event a semi-final grant payment is made pursuant to Section 151.63 of the Regulations, final determination as to the allowability of those costs to which such semi-final payment relates will be made at the time of such semifinal payment. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 24, 1963 5. The Sponsor shall operate and maintain the Airport as Provided in the Project Application incorporated herein and specifically covenants and agrees, in accordance with its Assurance 4 in Part III of said Project Application, that in its operation and the operation of all facilities thereof, neither it nor any person or organization occupying space or facilities thereon will discriminate against any person or class of persons by reason of race, cohor, creed or national origin in the use of any of the facilities provided for the public on the airport. 6. The FAA reserves the right to amend or withdraw this Offer at any time prior to its acceptance by the Sponsor. 7. This Offer shall expire and the United States shall not be obligated to pay any part of the costs of the Project unless this Offer has been accepted by the Sponsor on or before Dec 15 1963 or such subsequent date as may be prescribed in writing by the FAA. 8. The Federal Government does not now plan or contemplate the construction of any structures pursuant to Paragraph 9 of Part III - Sponsor's Assurances of the Project Application, dated September 18, 1963, and therefore it is understood and agreed that the Sponsor is under no obligation to furnish any areas or rights without cost to the Federal Government under this Grant Agreement. However, nothing contained herein shall be construed as altering or changing the rights of the United States and/or the obligations of the Sponsor under prior Grant Agreements to furnish rent-free space for the activities specified in such agreements. 9(a). It is understood and agreed that the following is substituted for the provisions of Paragraph 3, Part III, Sponsor's Assurances of the said Project Application: The Sponsor will not grant or permit any exclusive right for the use of the airport forbidden by Section 308 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 and will otherwise comply with all applicable laws, and with the policies of the Federal Aviation Agency with respect to the conduct of aeronautical activities on the airport as set forth in the statement of policy published in the Federal Register of July 25, 1962 (25 F.R. 7054). In furtherance of this covenant (but without limiting its general applicability and effect) the Sponsor specifically agrees that, unless authorized by the Administrator, it will not, either directly or indirectly, grant or permit any person, firm or corporation, the exclusive right for the conduct of any aeronautical activity on the airport, including but not limited to, charter flights, pilot training, aircraft rental and sightseeing aerial photography, crop dusting, aerial advertising and surveying, air carrier operations, aircraft sales and services, sale of aviation petroleum products whether or not conducted in conjunction with other aeronautical activities, repair and maintenance of aircraft, sale of aircraft parts, and any other activities which because of their direct relationship to the operation of aircraft can be regarded as an aeronautical activity: Provided, that the Sponsor may grant such exclusive right that is permitted under any surplus property instrument of transfer pursuant to which surplus property was conveyed to the Sponsor by the United States pursuant to the Surplus Property Act of 1944, (61 Stat. 678), as amended. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 24, 1963 The Sponsor's acceptance of this Offer and ratification and adoption of the Project Application incorporated herein shall be evidenced by execution of this instrument by the Sponsor, as hereinafter provided, and said Offer and Acceptance shall comprise a Grant Agreement, as provided by the Federal Airport Act, constituting the obligations and rights of the United States and the Sponsor with respect to the accomplishment of the Project and the operation and maintenance of the Airport. Such Grant Agreement shall become effective upon the Sponsor's acceptance of this Offer and shall remain in full force and effect throughout the useful life of the facilities developed under the Project but in any event not to exceed twenty years from the date of said acceptance. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY By Director, Southwest Region (TITLE) Part II-Acceptance The City of Austin, Texas does hereby ratify and adopt all statements, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in the Project Applica- tion and incorporated materials referred to in the foregoing Offer and does hereby accept said Offer and by such acceptance agrees to all of the terms and condi- tions thereof. Executed this day of 19 THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (Name of Sponsor) By Title (SEAL) Attest: Title: CERTIFICATE OF SPONSOR'S ATTORNEY I, , acting as Attorney for the City of Austin, Texas, (herein referred to as the "Sponsor") do hereby certify: That I have examined the foregoing Grant Agreement and the proceedings taken by said Sponsor relating thereto, and find that the Acceptance thereof by said Sponsor has been duly authorized and that the execution thereof is in all respects due and proper and in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, and further that, in my opinion, said Grant Agreement constitutes a legal and binding obligation of the Sponsor in accordance with the terms thereof. Dated at this day of Title 19 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 24, 1963 The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Councilman Shanks Councilman Long 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 locations is less than thirty miles per hour on school days during the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. when pedestrians are present; and, WHEREAS, after said investigation the City Council has found that the maximum reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles is twenty (20) miles per hour on such days and during such hours at the following locations: ON STREET FROM TO Guadalupe Street Denson Drive Koenig Lane Burns Street Wilmes Drive Airport Boulevard Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to record this finding in Section 33.39 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager submitted the request of MR. WALTER BARNES for wing walls in the sidewalk area on LOT 26, WENDLANDT & MUELLER SUBDIVISION (34th Street on the north side just west of King Street). The Director of Public Works displayed a sketch of the retaining wall and said if the City grants the permission, it would be subject to the owner's removing it when needed and requested by the City. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Walter Barnes, owner of Lot 26 in Wendlandt and Mueller Subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of record in Book 3 at Page 96 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, has constructed two concrete wingwalls in the north sidewalk area of West 34th Street, west of King Street; and WHEREAS, said Walter Barnes has submitted a request in writing asking that the City of Austin allow him to leave said wingwalls in place, and _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 24, 1963 WHEREAS, the said Walter Barnes has agreed in writing to remove at his own expense said wingwalls at any time the City of Austin should deem it necessary to do so; and WHEREAS, said request and agreement having been reviewed and considered by the City Council of the City of Austin; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Walter Barnes, owner of Lot 26 in Wendlandt and Mueller Subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of record in Book 3 at Page 96 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, be permitted to leave as constructed two wingwalls in the north sidewalk area of West 34th Street, the west side of the east wingwall being 25.99 feet west of the west property line of said King Street and projecting southerly from the north line of said West 34th Street 3.43 feet, and the east side of the west wingwall being 45.94 feet west of the west property line of said King Street and projecting southerly from the north line of said West 34th Street 3.43 feet, the Director of Public Works is hereby instructed to issue a permit for the construction of these concrete wingwalls in accordance with line control furnished by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Shanks Mayor Palmer brought up the following ordinance for its second reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 13.9; 13.11; AND 13.16 OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 PERTAINING TO THE COLLECTION OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, White, Mayor Palmer Councilman Long Absent: Councilman Shanks The City Manager reported briefly on the program for equiping fallout shelters throughout the City stating in the case of private ownership, the Civil Defense licenses the owners of the building for fallout shelters; and after the license is issued, the fallout shelters are stocked. In the past, general approval had been given to use the City buildings for fallout shelters but it had not particularly applied to the City Hall; and it is desired to designate the basement of this building as a fallout shelter and stock it. He stated this area probably would not be available for public use but would be used for emergency operations office for a disaster, but it is necessary to equip it and stock it. Councilman Long moved that the Council approve the FALLOUT SHELTER agreement with the Civil Defense for the CITY HALL. The motion, seconded by Council- man LaRue, carried by the following vote: ) = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 24, 1963 Ayes: Nocs: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Falmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 24, 1963, BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A HIGHWAY ILLUMINATION PROJECT FROM JUST NORTH OF COLORADO RIVER BR. TO JUNCTION NEAR BERGSTROM FIELD INTERCHANGE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: SECTION 1. That the certain agreement dated October 24, 1963 between the State of Texas and the City of Austin for the installation, construction, existence, use, operation and maintenance of certain highway illumination located from just north of Colorado River Bridge to Junction near Bergstrom Field Interchange in the City of Austin be, and the same is hereby approved; and that W. T. Williams, City Manager is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Austin and to transmit the same to the State of Texas for appropriate action. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks Councilman White inquired about the timing of the widening of RIVERSIDE DRIVE as many people were inquiring of him. The lines are staked, and the property owners are quite interested. The City Attorney stated negotiations were being made, and he could give a more exact report on this later in the day. MR. G. E. REED appeared before the Council in the interest of amending the Master Plan to permit him to subdivide and sell some of his property, which is in an area designated for industrial, for residential use. The City Manager explained the procedure according to the Charter. Councilman White moved that the application of Mr. Reed for amending the Master Plan as it pertained to his property, adjoining his home which is locoated at 732 Springdale Road, be referred to the Planning Commission with the request that it report back as soon as possible. vote: Ayes: Noes: The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following Councilmen LaRue, Long, White, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilman Shanks The Council recessed until 3:00 P.M. _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS October 24, 1963 RECESSED MEETING 3:00 Ρ.Μ. At 3:00 P.M., the Council resumed its business with Councilmen Shanks and White absent. The City Manager announced that the Council would open bids Thursday, October 31st at 10:00 A.M., on Contract No. 125, AUXILIARY SWITCHGEAR, and Contract No. 126, POWER TRANSFORMERS, for Holly Street Power Station Unit No. 3. The City Manager stated he had a request from MR. CHARLES MCNUTT, Strike Company, wanting to purchase from the City one of the tax lists showing parcel numbers and names of the property owners. It had been assumed, since the Real Estate Board was going to reproduce a list at cost, that Mr. McNutt probably would abandon his request to acquire one to be reproduced for a profit. He states he still would like to have a copy. After brief discussion, Councilman Long moved that Mr. McNutt be allowed to have the list as the Council did for the Real Estate Board at the City's cost. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Shanks, White The City Manager reported receipt of a letter from the Attorneys for SOUTHERN UNION GAS COMPANY stating its arbitrator in the dispute between it and the United Gas Company as to what price Southern Union would have to pay for gås in the next three years under their gas contract is MR. LEON JAWORSKI of the law firm of Fulbright, Crooker, Freeman, Bates & Jaworski. The Assistant City Manager reported that MR. C. T. JOHNSON had requested permission to hang a banner on Congress Avenue across 11th Street. No banners have been placed at that location in the last four years due to a request from the Board of Control that they not be permitted. The Assistant City Manager stated the Council consistently had not permitted strictly commercial banners where there were no civic or service organizations endorsing the event. Councilman LaRue moved to deny the request in light of the actions of previous Councils in that no other private enterprises had been granted the request. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Shanks, White The City Attorney stated there was a serious question of using the streets for advertising commercial projects. The City Manager reported the request from one of the Federal Government Agencies, concerning the red tape and costs to process these $1.00 a year leases, that a provision be added to the contracts waiving this payment of the $1.00 yearly rental on those leases. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) - CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS: October 24, 1963 WHEREAS, the City of Austin has entered into the following described leases with the United States of America, represented by the Federal Aviation Agency: C2ca-5085-A FA2-650 Fan Marker Site Lease, dated June 13, 1957 Remote Transmitter-Receiver Site Lease, dated April 23, 1959 FA2-2030 Remote Receiver Site Lease, dated November 16, 1960 and, WHEREAS, each of the aforesaid leases provides for the payment of a nominal annual rental of $1.00; and, WHEREAS, the United States of America has requested that it be relieved of the expense and difficulty involved in administering payment schedules on the aforesaid leases, preparation of vouchers, submission of the same through Federal. Disbursing Offices, preparation and mailing of checks, and other accounting and auditing expenses; and, WHEREAS, the true consideration supporting such leases is the rendition of valuable public service to the people of Austin by the activities conducted by the Federal Aviation Agency upon the leased premises rather than the physical payment of the sum of $1.00 per year; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. T. Williams, Jr., City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute those certain agreements described below, by the terms of which the physical payment of the nominal annual rental of $1.00 for each of the following leases be waived: Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Lease No. C2ca-5085-A Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Lease No. FA2-550. Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Lease No. FA2-2030. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Shanks, White The City Manager stated he had received a letter from COASTAL STATES GAS PRODUCING COMPANY enclosing a transfer of their contract to sell gas to the city to LO VACA GATHERING SYSTEM, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Coastal States Gas Company, noting in the letter the transfer could be made only with the consent of the City and requesting consent or approval of this transfer. The City Manager said since the time the contract was entered into with Coastal CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- October 24, 1963 States, the City had wanted the full resources of Coastal States and its financial resources back of the contract. After looking into the matter fully, it was found Lo Vaca Gathering System had as many assets as Coastal States, and Coastal States is not concerned with relieving itself of its financial responsibility, but Lo Vaca Gathering Company will be operating the system. For the corporate conveniences, Coastal States would like to set it up in the other Company, but they would continue to be financially responsible for the contract in full. The City Manager said this would result in having double responsibility as Coastal States would not be relieved, but the Lo Vaca Gathering System would become obligated so that the City would have both companies' instead of one. He said he would not recommend to the Council at all that any consent to transfer be made that would not retain full financial responsibility on the part of Coastal States, and they are still fully responsible. The City Manager stated with the understanding that Coastal States Gas Producing Company would retain its full responsibility, he would recommend to the Council that it approve the transfer. Councilman Long moved that the City Manager be instructed to enter into such an agreement as described, with COASTAL STATES GAS PRODUCING COMPANY and LO VACA GATHERING SYSTEM. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Shanks, White The City Manager reported receipt of a letter from CONNECTICUT GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY stating the City's experience had been so good that the benefits to the employees on hospitalization coverage could be increased. The new plan suggested, under which he said would be well for the City to proceed, increases the room, board and nursing rate from $9.00 to $12.00 a day; increases the 31 day limit to 70 days; the hospital extra charges, now limited to $140, would be increased under the new plan to $240 plus 75% of the next $1,000 of expenses. This could mean as much as $990 extra. The surgical benefits would remain the same. The Company could provide these increased benefits at the same premiums the City is now paying. The City Manager stated he would go ahead on this new plan. The Company suggested increasing the family member benefits, but this would be added cost to the employee, although it would not amount to very much addition. He said the new rates would be set up, and the employees who carry the dependents insurance would be notified that the benefits and premiums are being raised, and each employee could decide whether or not he wanted to continue to carry that portion. Dependents' increased room and board allowance would be from $7.00 to $10.00; the 31 day period would be extended to 70 days; the extra would be increased from $140 to $200 plus 75% of the next $1,000; and the surgical benefits would remain the same at $150.00. The City Manager reviewed provisions of the contract and the Special Fund set up out of the premiums paid. It was the recommendation of the Company that the benefits be increased now; and if there is a bad experience in some year, the amount in the Special Fund, which is drawing 4% interest, could absorb the cushion. The City Manager said these extra benefits would be a step toward Major Medical. The City Manager submitted another request for reserved parking space at the Court House and stated he did not think this was proper; and if the reserved spaces are to be provided, he would suggest that it be turned over to the County _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: October 24, 1963 Judge to determine for whom it should be reserved. He stated there soon would be no parking space for the public. Councilman LaRue expressed opposition to continuing this procedure further, and he was also opposed to turning the matter over to anyone other than the City Administration. Councilman Long suggested that the Commissioners Court pass an official request. Councilman LaRue suggested not granting any more space and that the space already reserved be util- ized for these various requests. The City Attorney stated, on each occasion this had come before the Council, he had advised the Council this was extra legal, and there is no way of enforcing it. Councilman LaRue moved that the request be denied since this is extra legal and there is no reason to enlarge on it. The motion died for lack of a second. The Council took no action on the request. The City Manager submitted the request of the CAMPUS CHEST, which will conduct its drive from November 4th through November 9th and concluding it with a street dance open to all students, to have the Street Dance on University Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets from 7:00 P.M. until midnight, and to block off that street during that time. He submitted a list of property owners that would be affected. Councilman LaRue moved that the request be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Shanks, White The Assistant City Manager stated MR. JOHN AYCOCK and COLONEL VANCE MURPHY] representing the Red Cross which had been granted authority from the United Fund to conduct a fund raising campaign for improvemements and building, had inquired about a site on City owned property. They would prefer to be centrally located and to be closer to the east side. Councilman Long was not in favor of their building on City land as it would be hard to turn down other worth organizations on a similar request. Councilman LaRue pointed out the Salvation Army had furnished their own site. Discussion was held on the lease to the United Fund for constructing a building on City owned property and noting time had elapsed. The Mayor stated the Town Lake Study Committee had recommended a certain use for that particular property. The City Manager stated if the Town Lake is developed as the study indicates it should be through the area, that property would be needed for parking. Brief discussion was held on that lease, and the City Attorney was to check. As to the request for the Red Cross, Councilman Long suggested it would be better for it to look for an additional piece of land. The Mayor asked if the Council would have any objections to their rebuilding at their present site. Councilman LaRue stated he was opposed to another City owned site; but if the Red Cross wanted to put something of a permanent nature on the site where they are located now, he would consider that. Councilman Long believed the general public would have a better attitude if the Red Cross had their own property rather than their building on City property. The Mayor suggested postpon- ing action until the Red Cross crystalized their plans, and then the Executor could come before the Council and present their request. The City Manager said Councilman Long had inquired whether or not the Electric Department could provide service to shopping centers' properties in changing out light bulbs in servicing the lighting on the public parking lots CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 24, 1963 for a charge. Mayor Palmer said that was something that should be left to the local electricians. Councilman LaRue was opposed to taking over anything that free enterprise could do. Councilman Long moved that the Council approve the value on the new figures as submitted by the Tax Department as follows: MANOR APARTMENTS, INC. 1708 Manor Road 1.62 acres out of Outlot 27, Division C. Farcel No. 2-1207-0332. Land Improvements Total Assessed Value Fixed by Board Council Action $ 6,790 $ 6,790 260,750 $267,540 221,520 $223,310 The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Palmer Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Shanks, White Councilman Long moved that the Council sustain the value set by the Board of Equalization as follows: AUSTIN APARTMENTS, INC. 4719 Harmon Avenue Lot 10, Block V, Ridgetop Fourth Addition. Parcel No. 2-2011-0911. Land Improvements Total Assessed Value Fixed by Board Council Action $ 3,990 171,210 $175,200 No Change The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Shanks, White Councilman Long moved that the full value of the property at 315 Guadalupe be set at $24,000 and the assessed valuation be set as follows: AUSTIN ENTERPRISES, INC. by Mr. Ted Wendlandt 315 Guadalupe Street Lot 12 and west 1.62 feet of Lot 11, Block 27, Original City. Parcel No. 2-0601-1102. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 24, 1963 Land Improvements Total Assessed Value Fixed by Board Council Action $ 21,100 $17,940 0 0 $ 21,100 $17,940 The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Palmer Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Shanks, White There being no further business Councilman Long moved that the Council The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following adjourn. vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Mayor Palmer None Absent: Councilmen Shanks, White The Council adjourned at 4:00 P.M., subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Öley City Clerk APPROVED kki l. E. Patrmir Mayor