• CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting August 17, 1967 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor Akin presiding. Roll Call: Present: Absent: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Councilman Long The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND RALPH E. GLENN INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY MANAGER The Mayor then introduced to the Council the incoming City Manager, Mr. Robert Tinstman, whose term would begin on September 1, 1967. Mr. Tinstman noted that Mr. Charles Hill would be his Assistant City Manager. He then introduced to the Council his family and expressed his pleasure and eagerness to work with the Council. Councilman LaRue moved the Council appoint Mr. Reuben Rountree as Interim Manager until Mr. Tinstman's arrival on September 1, 1967. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long 1967. August 17, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Nichols moved the Council approve the Minutes of July 27, The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long BIDS RECEIVED FOR DECKER CREEK CONTRACT X-136 The Mayor announced that it was 10:00 A.M. and time to open bids for the Decker Creek Contract X-136 Discharge Canal and Plant Foundations. Bids were opened and received as follows: BIDDER AUSTIN BRIDGE COMPANY AMIS CONST. BADGETT COMPANY & ALLEN J.C. EVANS CONST. CO. BID BOND $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 NO. I DISCH. CANAL & MISC. FOUNDATIONS LUMP SUM $345,900 $320,000 $276,000 $241,249 deduct 1500 NO. II CONCRETE MISC. FOUNDATIONS ADD OR DEDUCT PER CU. YD. $85.00 $50.00 $45.00 $55.00 NO. III CONCRETE DISCH. CANAL ADD OR DEDUCT PER CU. YD. $70.00 $90.00 $58.00 $53.00 After some discussion, Councilman Janes moved the Council award the contract to J.C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY for Discharge Canal and Plant Foundations for $241,249.00. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long ΑΝΝΕΧATION HEARING Mayor Akin opened the public hearing scheduled for this time on the following annexation: August 17, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 28.71 acres of land out of the John Applegait, Patrick Lusk and William Wilkes Surveys Proposed UNIVERSITY HILLS, SECTION 4, PHASE 4, and ar urplatted tract. Councilman Nichols moved the Council close the public hearing. The motion," seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance; AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 28.71 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGATE, PATRICK LUSK AND WILLIAM WILKS SURVEYS 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. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Nichols 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: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long STREET IMPROVEMENTS Mayor Akin opened the public hearing scheduled for this time on the improving of ATTAYAC STREET and other streets. August 17, 1967 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OR CONTRACT THEREFOR; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT EACH AND EVERY PARCEL OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE, AND AS, ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST ALL SAID ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Nichols 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 Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols 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 Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long :1 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried the ordinance be finally passed. by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. • CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 17, 1967 LAW STUDENTS PRESENTATION A group of law students who had participated in the Texas-Guanajuato program appeared before the Council and presented the Mayor with a copy of the Charter of the City of Guanajuato drawn up by King Philip of Spain in 1741. The Mayor, on behalf of the Council, expressed his thanks and appreciation for the document. ANNEXATION HEARING SET Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 6.32 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF THE JAMES MITCHELL SURVEY AND 10.02 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. Councilman La Rue moved that the ordinance be published in accordance with Article I, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin and set for public hearing on August 31, 1967 at 10:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 92.57 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF THE JAMES 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. August 17, 1967 = CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be published in accordance with Article I, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Austin and set for public hearing on August 31, 1967 at 10:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long STREET VACATIONS Mr. Dave Barrow appeared before the Council to protest the street vacations listed under item 9a stating that the doctors who requested the street vacations had not shown a particular plan for the property. His second objection concerned the possibility of his losing the parking area on property that he owned on the corner of Bailey Lare and 34th Street. Robert Sneed, attorney, representing the doctors requesting the street vacations, stated that his clients would be willing to give Mr. Barrow an easement' which would take care of the parking problem. Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE PORTIONS OF WEST 35TH STREET, BAILEY LANE, ALAMO BOULEVARD ALLEY AND WEST 34TH STREET ALLEY, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS RETAINING CERTAIN EASEMENTS IN THE CITY FOR WATER MAIN AND SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES 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 LaRue moved that the The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long August 17, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mr. Frank Erwin, Chairman of the Board of Regents at the University of Texas appeared before the Council stating that the University was requesting the vacations for the purpose of providing parking spaces for the 28,000 incoming students. Planning Director Hoyle Osborne, stated that the vacations had been recommended by the Planning Commission. Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND PERPETUALLY CLOSING FOR PUBLIC USE PORTIONS OF SPEEDWAY, WICHITA STREET, EAST 20TH STREET, WEST 20TH STREET, EAST 21ST STREET, WEST 21ST STREET, AND WICHITA STREET ALLEY, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; RETAINING CERTAIN EASEMENTS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES 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 LaRue moved that the The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. August 17, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS CONTRACT AWARDED adoption: (RESOLUTION) Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on August 9, 1967, for the installation of 252 feet of 8 inch ductile iron pipe, 1,386 feet of 10 inch cast iron pipe, 573 feet of 12 inch cast iron pipe and 352 feet of dual 4 inch and 8 inch cast iron siphon, located in and along canyon adjacent to Barton Creek and Barton Hills Subdivision, Section Six; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Bland Construction Company in the sum of $61,887.15 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 Bland Construction Company in the sum of $61,887,15, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that James A. Wilson, City Manger of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Bland Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long SUBSTANDARD HOUSING Councilman Nichols moved the Council approve the recommendations from the Building Standards Commission and authorize the Legal Department to take proper legal disposition of the following substandard structures which have not been repaired or demolished within the required time: a. 607 Kemp b. 6200 Walker Mr. Tony Alba and Miss Rosa Leo Areablo Mr. Tony Alba and Miss Rosa Leo Areablo August 17, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long BLOCK VACATED Mr. George Webb appeared before the Council to request that a portion of the 3500 Block of South Congress be vacated. He stated that he and three other owners of property in the block, Mr. Sam Miller, Mr. Arthur Mitchell, and Mr. W.D. Morris had a petition signed by abutting property owners requesting that the Council consider abandoning a block segment on Post Road. He further pointed out that there was an extreme traffic hazard at the intersection of Alpine Road and South Congress. He stated that if the request was granted, he and neighboring property owners planned to use the area as a parking lot. After some discussion, Councilman Nichols moved the Council have the property appraised with the understanding that the necessary easements be retained, and then sell the property to Mr. Webb, Mr. Miller, Mr. Mitchell, and Mr. Morris. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 39 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 AS FOLLOWS: (1) TRACT 1: A 5.02 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1226-1404 SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA AND "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SIXTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; TRACT 2: A 1.88 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS THE REAR OF 1226-1404 SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; August 17, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (2) THE EAST 1/2 OF BLOCK 5, OUTLOT 55, DIVISION "C" OF THE ROBARD'S SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2633-2647 LAMAR BOULEVARD FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND FIFTH HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; (3) LOT 3 OF A RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF BLOCKS 8 AND 9 OF GEORGE L. ROBERTSON'S SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT 56, DIVISION "B", LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1321-1421 EAST 12TH STREET, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; AND ADDITIONAL AREA; LOTS 8 AND 9 OF A RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF BLOCKS 8 AND 9 OF GEORGE L. ROBERTSON'S SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT 56, DIVISION "B", LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1315-1321 EAST 12TH STREET, FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; (4) LOTS 1 AND 2 OF THE LANNERT RESUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4706-4710 DEPEW AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; AND ADDITIONAL AREA; LOT 38 OF BLOCK 13, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 4704 DEPEW AVENUE FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; ALL OF SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN 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 Nichols 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: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols 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: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. August 17, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor Akin 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: A 6355 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 906 WEST 30 1/2 STREET, FROM "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT: SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN 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 Nichols 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: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols 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: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Akin 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: THE NW CORNER OF THE 5800 BLOCK OF GROVER AVENUE CONTAINING 5,997 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 5816-5828 GROVER AVENUE AND 1201 KOENIG LANE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. • August 17, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Nichols moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols 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 Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, the ordinance be finally passed. carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CONTRACTS AWARDED Mr. Jim Wilson stated that he had received a memorandum from Mr. Dexter Kinney, Director of the Electric Utilities Department, regarding two Feedwater Heaters at Seaholm Plant Unit No. 9 Turbine and one Feedwater Heater No. 11 Holly Street No. 1 Turbine. Mr. Kinney stated that two bids for the heaters had been received and that he recommended awarding the contract to Struthers-Wells for $32,490. After some discussion, Councilman Nichols moved the Council follow the recommendation of Mr. Kinney and award the contract for repairing the two heaters to Struthers-Wells for $32,490. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long On Mr. Kinney's recommendation concerning the Feedwater Heater No. 11 Holly Street No. 1 Turbine, Councilman LaRue moved the Council award the contract to Kruger Engineer Company for $13,645. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long • CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 17, 1967 TENNIS MANAGER CONTRACT Mr. Jim Wilson stated that he had received a memo from the Director of Parks and Recreation, Beverly Sheffield, stating that Mr. Jerry Walter was resigning as tennis pro manager of the Caswell Tennis Center. On Mr. Sheffield's recommendation, Councilman Nichols moved the Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Mr. Burnett Barr designating him as tennis pro manager of the Caswell Tennis Center. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long FILING OF PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1967-1968 City Manager Wilson stated that he had filed the City Budget in line with the requirements of the City Charter on Tuesday, August 15, 1967. He would be happy to discuss the proposed budget with the Council if they wanted to. PUBLIC HEARING SET ON 1967-1968 BUDGET Councilman Nichols moved the Council set the Public Hearing for Budget and Fiscal Year 1967-1968 on September 14, 1967 at 2:30 P.M. and authorize publication of notice. Ayes: Noes: The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent, Councilman Long Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on August 17, 1967, James A. Wilson, City Manager, did file with the City Clerk the proposed budget for the operation of the City of Austin for the fiscal year 1967-1968; and, WHEREAS, on August 17, 1967, said budget was submitted to the City Council by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 17, 1967 That the public hearing on said budget will be held in the City Council Chamber at the City Hall on September 14, 1967, at 2:30 P.M.; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Clerk shall, at least ten (10) intervening days before said hearing date, publish, or cause to be published, public notice advertising said public hearing. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: Absent: Councilman Long None CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY COMMENDED The Mayor and Council expressed their appreciation to Jim Wilson, Acting City Manager and thanked him for remaining with the staff through the Budget preparation. The Council also expressed their appreciation for the twelve years of service of City Attorney Dudley Fowler who was resigning to go into private practice. ZONING ORDINANCES PASSED Mayor Akin 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: LOTS 51, 53, 55, 57 AND 59 OF NORTHFIELD ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 606-614 FRANKLIN AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN 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 LaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 17, 1967 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman LaRue moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman LaRue moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. The Council noted that the additional area listed on the agenda as 702 Franklin has been withdrawn. City Attorney Eskew noted that zoning application of Mr. John Peterson which had been previously acted upon needed additional attention. He then stated that Mr. Peterson was unable to build the structure that he had planned, but that he had signed an option to dedicate 5' of right of way. The City had two years to exercise its option at no expense. Mayor Akin 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: LOTS 1-9, DANISH VILLAGE, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 105-215 WEST LOLA, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT: SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN 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 Nichols 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: i Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- August 17, 1967 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Nichols 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: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Nichols moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Absent: Councilman Long The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. SPECIAL MEETING SET Councilman Nichols moved the Council call a Special Meeting for August 28, 1967, at 10:00 A.M., for the purpose of calling an Election on the Sales Tax The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: issue. Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Absent: Councilman Long The Council then adjourned. Bruce Monive ATTEST: Live't. City Clerk ADJOURNMENT APPROVED: Mayor