= CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting August 24, 1967 9:00 Α.Μ. COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL The meeting was called to order with Mayor Akin presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Janes, Nichols, Mayor Akin Absent: None The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND G. M. RELERFORD, of the Rosewood Baptist Church. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS Mayor Akin noted that it was time to receive bids on the City of Austin General Obligation Bonds, ascertained the accuracy of the hour, that there were no other bids having been received in the mailing room, the City Manager's Office by the Finance Director or by the City Clerk's Office, or to be submitted by anyone present in the Council Chamber. Mayor Akin announced that it was now 10:30 A.M., and the time for receiving bids was closed. ! Bids on the $3,000,000 General Obligation Bonds were then opened and read by the Finance Director as follows: NAME OF BIDDER 1. PHELPS, FENN & CO., RAUSCHER PIERCE & CO., INC. AND ASSOCIATES CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 2. THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN DALLAS, JOINT MANAGERS & ASSOCIATES Kuhn, Loeb & Co. Texas Bank & Trust Co. Denver United States National Bank First City National Bank of Houston Franklin National Bank Reinholdt & Gardner, St. Louis Ernst & Co. Stern Lauer & Co. 3. DREXEL HARRIMAN RIPLEY, INC. AND ASSOCIATES Blyth & Co., Inc. Dean Witter & Co. Trust Co. of Georgia American Securities Corp. City National Bank & Trust Co. Stern Brothers & Co. Cooley & Company The Provident Bank Folger, Nolan, Fleming & Co., Inc. 4. ROWLES, WINSTON & CO., INC. WHITE, WELD & CO., INC., MANAGERS, & ASSOCIATES 5. MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INCORPORATED AND ASSOCIATES 6. THE PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL BANK First National Bank of Oregon The Marine Midland Trust Co. of Western New York The Connecticut Bank and Trust Company August 24, 1967 EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE 3.9225% 3.9418% 3.943% 3.95925% 3.959812% 3.96052% August 24, 1967 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 7. BANK OF AMERICA N.T. & S.A. AND ASSOCIATES 3.9695% 8. HALSEY, STUART & CO., INC. AND ASSOCIATES 3.9737% 9. THE FIRST BOSTON CORPORATION AND ASSOCIATES 3.9738% 10. BANKERS TRUST COMPANY & ASSOCIATES 3.978586% 11. KIDDER, PEABODY & CO., INC. AND ASSOCIATES 12. FIRST SOUTHWEST CO. Mercantile National Bank Dittmar & Company Payne, Webber, Jackson & Curtis Rotan, Mosle & Co. Dallas Union Securities 13. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, ACCOUNT MANAGER Mercantile Trust Co. National Assn. W.E. Hutton & Co. William Blair & Co, Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. Julien Collins & Co. 14. CONTINENTAL ILLINOIS NATIONAL BANK & TRUST CO. OF CHICAGO GLORE, FORGAN WM. R. STAATS, INC. THE NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE IN NEW ORLEANS 15. THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY First of Michigan Corp. Commerce Trust Co. Goodbody & Co. The Columbian Securities Corporation of Texas McCormick & Co., Inc. Moroney, Beissner & Co., Inc. 16. MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST CO. OF NEW YORK AND ASSOCIATES 17. LEHMAN BROTHERS Shields & Company Stone & Webster Securities Corporation Bacon, Stevenson & Co. Tucker, Anthony & R.L. Day Barr Brothers & Co., and Associates 3.9910% 3.993432% 4.004365% 4.02119% 4.02120% 4.0217% 4.0217% August 24, 1967 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The Council referred the bids to the Finance Director, Bond Counsel and Fiscal Advisor for verification. Later in the Council Meeting, Mr. Curtis Adrian, Fiscal Advisor, reported seventeen bids were received for the General Obligation Bonds. The low bidder was Phelps, Fenn & Company, Rauscher Pierce and Company, Inc. and Associates, with an effective interest rate of 3.9225%. Mr. Adrian reviewed the current bond market, made a comparison of the Bond Buyer and Dow-Jones Average and noted that the City's interest rates were much lower. Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Phelps, Fenn & Co.; Rauscher Pierce & Co., Inc., and Associates, this day submitted to the City Council the following proposal: (SEE ATTACHED SHEET) and, WHEREAS, the said bid and proposal of Phelps, Fenn & Co.; Rauscher Pierce & Co., Inc., and Associates, was the most advantageous bid submitted to the City Council for the purchase of the aforesaid bonds Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said proposal of Phelps, Fenn & Co.; Rauscher Pierce & Co., Inc., and Associates, to purchase $3,000,000.00 City of Austin, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 1967, as per the City's Notice of Sale and Prospectus dated August, 1967, at the price and upon the terms of said proposal be and the same is hereby accepted and Phelps, Fenn & Co.; Rauscher Pierce & Co., Inc., and Associates, be awarded the sale of said bonds; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to sell to Phelps, Fenn & Co.; Rauscher Pierce & Co., Inc., and Associates, the $3,000,000.00 City of Austin, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 1967, as per the City's Notice of Sale and Prospectus dated August 1, 1967, at par and accrued interest from date of delivery, plus a cash premium of $360.00, according to the terms of said bid hereinbefore set out. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None OFFICIAL DID FORM August 24, 1967 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Austin Austin, Texas Gentlemen: Reference is made to your "Official Notice of Sale" and "Official Statement", dated August 1, 1967, of $3,000,000 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1967, both of which constitute a part hereof. For your legally issued bonds, as described in said Notice, we will pay you par and accrued interest from date of issue to date of delivery to us, plus a cash premium of $ 360.00 for bonds maturing and bearing interest as follows: July 1, 1968, through July 1, 1972.-- % July 1, 1973, through July 1, 19 471 % July 1, 1974, through July 1, 1972 -- July 1, 1920, through July 1, 1991 -- July 1, 1972, through July 1, 1999 - 390 July 1, 1927, through July 1, 1992-- 23/14% 390.7. % 3.95% Interest cost, in accordance with the above bid, is: $1117.200.43 Gross Interest Cost Less Premium NET INTEREST COST EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE 310.00 $11.17 44 43 A 37275 % Attached hereto is Cashier's Certified Check of the National An く Bank, in the amount of $50,000.00, which represents our Good Faith Deposit, and which is submitted in accordance with the terms as set forth in the "Official Notice of Sale" and "Official Statement". We desire that the paying agent in Austin be: Respectfully submitted, Austin, Texas. By PHELPS, FENN & CO. RAUSCHER PIERCE & CO., INC. and ASSOCIATES ハ ACCEPTANCE CLAUSE •Authorized Representative The above and foregoing bid is hereby in all things accepted by the City of Austin, Texas, this the 24th day of August, 1967. ATTEST: City Clerk, City of Austin, Texas ****** Return of Good Faith Deposit is hereby acknowledged: By Mayor, City of Austin, Texas August 24, 1967 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES PERTAINING TO PASSAGE AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $3,000,000 "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1967 (NO. 248)", DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 1967 THE STATE OF TEXAS CITY OF AUSTIN COUNTY OF TRAVIS I X ON THIS, the 24th day of August, 1967, the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, convened in regular session, being open to the public, at the regular meeting place thereof in the City Hall with the following members present: HARRY AKIN MAYOR MRS. EMMA LONG MAYOR PRO TEM TRAVIS LARUE ) RALPH JANES ) COUNCILMEN DICK NICHOLS ) , constituting a quorum; at which time the and with the following absent: none following among other business was transacted: The Mayor presented for the City Council's consideration an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $3,000,000 "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION !! BONDS, SERIES 1967 (NO. 243)", dated September 1, 1967, the caption of said ordinance being as follows: "AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,000,000 'CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1967 (NO. 248)', DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 1967, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR PERMANENT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, TO WIT: $50,000 FOR ACQUIRING LANDS FOR RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR STREETS AND BOULEVARDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; $100,000 FOR ENLARGING AND EQUIPPING THE PUBLIC FREE LIBRARY SYSTEM OF THE CITY AND ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS FOR EXPANSION THEREOF; $2,000,000 FOR CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING STREETS INCLUDING BRIDGES AND DRAINAGE INCIDENTAL THERETO IN AND FOR SAID CITY OF AUSTIN AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS THEREFOR; $200,000 FOR CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING AND IMPROVING FIRE STATIONS IN AND FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS THEREFOR; $400,000 FOR CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, IMPROVING AND REPAIRING HOSPITAL BUILDINGS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND ACQUIRING NECESSARY LAND THEREFOR; AND $250,000 FOR CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING PUBLIC PARKS AND PUBLIC PLAYGROUNDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND REPAIRING BUILDINGS AND OTHER RECREATION FACILITIES -CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS August 24, 1967 OF SAID PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS AND FOR ACQUIRING NECESSARY LANDS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF THE BONDS AND THE FORM OF THE INTEREST COUPONS; LEVYING A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL AD VELOREM TAX ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE LIMITS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND FOR THE REDEMPTION THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF SUCH TAXES; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE PURPOSE AND SUBJECT OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." The ordinance was read and Councilman Long moved that the rule be suspended which requires that no ordinance shall become effective until the expiration of ten days following the date of its final passage, that such ordinance be finally passed and adopted at this meeting, and that, for the reasons recited therein, said ordinance be passed as an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety of the citizens of Austin as permitted by the City Charter. The motion was seconded by Councilman LaRue and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Akin, Mayor Pro Tem Long, and Councilmen LaRue, Janes and Nichols NOES: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Long moved that the rules be further suspended and that the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman LaRue and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Akin, Mayor Pro Tem Long, and Councilmen LaRue, Janes and Nichols NOES: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed as an emergency measure. The motion was seconded by Councilman LaRue and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Akin, Mayor Pro Tem Long, and Councilmen LaRue, Janes and Nichols NOES: None The Mayor then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed and adopted. August 24, 1967 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ΑΝΝΕΧATION ORDINANCE Mayor Akin 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 (A) 0.016 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXASB; (B) 1.69 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NUMBER 18 IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND (C) 1.6.71 ACRES OF LAND SAME BEING 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. 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, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. STREET IMPROVEMENTS ORDINANCE Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVING DENVER AVENUE AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREBELOW DEFINED, PERFORMED BY PAT CANION; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the rule The motion, seconded be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None 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 Nichols, carried by the following vote: August 24, 1967 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ΑΝΝΕΧATION 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 2.55 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE J.C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE AND 0.88 OF ONE ACRE OF LAND OUT OF THE JAMES P. WALLACE SURVEY NO. 18, 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 Nichols 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 September 14, 1967 at 10:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption; (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on August 16, 1967, for the installation of 1,975 feet of 8-inch concrete sanitary sewer main in Far West Boulevard from Hart Lane to Northledge Drive; and, WHEREAS, the bid of J.C. Evans Construction Company in the sum of $15,746.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Assistant Director of Water and Sewer Department of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, • August 24, 1967 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of J.C. Evans Construction Company in the sum of $15,746.00, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that S. Reuben Rountree, 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.C. Evans Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on August 16, 1967, for the installation of 520 feet of 8-inch concrete sanitary sewer main and 745 feet of 8-inch cast iron water main in Rockwood Lane from Anderson Lane to Ashdale Drive; and, WHEREAS, the bid of J.C. Evans Construction Company in the sum of $6,239.50, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Assistant 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 J.C. Evans Construction Company in the sum of $6,239.50, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that S. Reuben Rountree, 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.C. Evans Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on August 16, 1967, for the installation of 1,135 feet of 8-inch concrete sanitary sewer main in Cumberland Road Easement from Euclid Avenue to South Congress Avenue; and, August 24, 1967 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WHEREAS, the bid of Bill Tabor Construction Company in the sum of $11,118.85, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Assistant 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 Bill Tabor Construction Company in the sum of $11,118.85, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that S. Reuben Rountree, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Bill Tabor Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on August 14, 1967, for the purchase of 50,000 pounds of Sodium Hexametaphosphate for the Water Treatment Plants; and, WHEREAS, the bid of FMC Corporation in the sum of $5,190.00, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Austin, and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of FMC Corporation in the sum of $5,190.00, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that S. Reuben Rountree, Jr., City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with FMC Corporation. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 24, 1967 WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on August 16, 1967, for the installation of approximately 5,680 feet of electric ductline in Rio Grande Street West 16th Street and West 17th Street Alley; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Ford-Wehmeyer, Inc. in the sum of $118,210.80, was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Electric Utility 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, Inc. in the sum of $118,210.80, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that S. Reuben Rountree, 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, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION POSTPONED Mr. Charles Richards, an attorney representing Mr. Robert S. Sibley, III and family appeared before the Council to request that they delay any action until October 2- concerning the recommendation from the Building Standards Commission on a substandard house at 1700 Piedmont. Mr. Richards stated that there was a point of contention concerning ownership of the property, and that it was necessary to establish the rightful ownership before any repairs on the property could be made. Councilman Nichols moved the Council authorize the City Manager to turn the matter over to the Legal Department to take whatever legal jurisdiction necessary for the repairing or demolishing of the house at 1700 Piedmont. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None U-TOTE-UM PROPOSAL The Council had before it for consideration a proposal concerning the leasing of some property on East 30th and San Jacinto Streets for the expansion of right of way in the street area. Councilman Janes moved the Council refer the matter to the City Manager for the appropriate investigation and recommendation. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None August 24, 1967 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO BE APPRAISED City Attorney Doren Eskew stated that the leasing of partly owned City property located at the Northwest corner of South Lamar and Barton Springs Road was being considered for a Dunkin' Donuts Corporation. Mr. Eskew further stated that the joint owner of the property would probably not be interested in selling it, but that an agreement might be worked out. After some discussion, Councilman Long moved the Council authorize the City Manager to have the land appraised and report back to the Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ELECTRIC SERVICE BOUNDARY LINE HEARING SET Mr. Rountree stated that a Mr. Ernest Stewart, Jr. had requested a Council hearing of a matter concerning the changing of the boundary line of a service area between the City of Austin Electric Service area and the REA area. The Council agreed to set the hearing on the following Thursday, August 31, 1975, at 10:00 A.Μ. WORKABLE PROGRAM It was The Council duscussed the plans for the prospective Workable Program. pointed out that a short range plan of action had to be developed and submitted and approved of in order to get assistance for grants. A neighborhood analysis and itemization of particular areas of existing deficiencies in the Master Plan would also have to be submitted, but priority would be given to projects that constituted neighborhood improvements as opposed to Community or regional improvements, such as swimming pools and recreational facilities. It was agreed upon that Councilman Nichols be appointed to the 49 member Commission set up to study the program. FIRE DEPARTMENT The Council discussed various grievances of the City's Fire Department. Salary comparisons were made between the Police Department and the Fire Department and it was pointed out that a fireman's pay was not only less than a policeman's, but that they were also working fifty-six hour shifts under severe occupational hazards. The Fire Department requested the Council to consider purchasing cars for the District Chiefs, as well, as a pay raise for the firemen. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS August 24, 1967 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET Members of the Parks and Recreation Board appeared before the Council expressing the need for additional funds for various projects under the Parks and Recreation Division. The Council agreed that it was necessary for the Parks and Recreation Department to draw up an itemized budget before any action could be taken. ACQUISITION OF MOPAC RIGHT OF WAY Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) A. F. DeLoney et ux, Jeannette W. DeLoney (MoPac Blvd.) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tracts of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $80,000.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tracts of land, to-wit: TRACT I. The Northeast 106 feet by 125 feet of Lot No. Five (5) in Block No. One (1) of Westfield "A", a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat of said subdivision of record in Book 3, Page 107, of the Travis County Plat Records. TRACT II. Lot No. Two (2) LESS the South 60.7 feet thereof, in Block No. One (1), of Westfield "A", a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat of said subdivision of record in Book 3, Page 107, of the Travis County Plat Records. TRACT III. A part of Lot No. Three (3), in Block No. One (1), of Westfield "A", a subdivision of a part of the George W. Spear League, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat of said subdivision of record in Book 3, Page 107, of the Travis County Plat Records, said property being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows, to-wit: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- August 24, 1967 BEGINNING at a point 32.7 feet in a southerly direction measured along the East line of Lot 3 from the northeast corner of said Lot 3, which point is the southeast corner of a triangular shaped tract described as Tract 2 in a deed from A. F. DeLoney et ux to L. L. Kerr et ux, dated March 13, 1940, recorded in Volume 644, page 205, Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; THENCE, North 49° 51' west with the south line of said Tract 2 described in said deed recorded in Volume 644, page 205, and with the north line of a "Tract Two" described in a deed from L. L. Kerr to A. F. DeLoney et ux, dated March 8, 1940, filed for record March 13, 1940, and recorded in the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, a total of 188.37 feet, more or less, to a point on the west line of Lot 3, 6.32 feet in a southerly direction measured along the west line of said Lot 3 from the northwest corner thereof; THENCE, in a southerly direction along the west line of Lot 3, 134.39 feet to a point on the west line of Lot 3, it being the southwest corner of a tract described in the mechanic's lien contract hereinafter mentioned; THENCE, in an easterly direction and parallel with the south line of Lot 3, 225.4 feet, more or less, to the east line of Lot 3; THENCE, in a northerly direction with the east line of Lot 3, 102.3 feet to the place of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None APPOINTMENT TO TOWN LAKE ILLUMINATION COMMITTEE Councilman Long moved the Council appoint Mr. Joseph H. Stjepcevich as Chairman of the Town Lake Illumination Committee. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None ΑΡΡΟΪΝΤMENT TO CITY OF AUSTIN- STATE BUILDING COMMISSION- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS TRAFFIC STUDY COMMITTEE The following individuals were appointed to represent the City on the City of Austin-State Building Commission-University of Texas Traffic Study Committee: Mayor Harry Akin Mr. Hoyle Osborne Mr. R. M. Tinstman • =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS August 24, 1967 ADJOURNMENT The Council then adjourned. APPROVED: Mayor Grace Monive Asst City Clerk ATTEST: