CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 29, 1968 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, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None The Invocation was delivered by REVEREND TOM NEWSOM, Assistant Minister of the Congress Avenue Baptist Church. HERMAN BROWN ADDITION COMMUNITY PROBLEMS Mr. C. T. Johnson appeared before the Council to call to their attention the existing traffic hazard at the corner of Taylors Drive and Scenic Drive. Mr. Reuben Rountree reported that an agreement with the property owner in that area was being worked out and that when weather conditions improved, the matter would be attended to. Mr. Johnson also requested that the community swimming pool be enlarged noting that other community pools were not only larger but in better condition. City Manager Tinstman stated that it would cost $35,000 and require staff time to draw up the plans, and that there were many communities with no pools at all. CITIZEN APPEARANCE Mr. Charles A. Betts appeared before the Council with a petition drawn up by the citizens of his community protesting the use of Northwood Road as an arterial route in the MoPac plan. Mr. Betts stated that to dissect a beautifully planned cohesive neighborhood where there were many children would be a violation of the principles of good city planning. Mayor Akin stated that there had been previous hearings on the subject and that the Master Plan had already been drawn up. No action was taken. • -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1968 PROPERTY SETTLEMENT FOR MOPAC RIGHT OF WAY Mrs. Wilma Bengston appeared before the Council to express her dissatisfaction concerning the price settlement of her property at 5700 Fairlane regarding right of way for MoPac. The City had offered her $19,875 which she felt was below the average of appraisals. Mayor Akin expressed his concern for her welfare and the Council agreed to investigate the appraisals further. AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, INC. REPORT Councilman Long moved the Council note the receipt of the Austin Transportation Company Partial Report and request for an interim report. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None HEARINGS CONTINUED Councilman Long moved the Council continue the hearings on the following items from 10:30 A.M., May 30 to 10:30 A.M. June 5: Ordinance annexing 64.15 acres of land out of the T. J. Chambers Grant and the George W. Davis Survey proposed ALLEN PLACE, NORTHWEST HILLS, SECTION 11-A and unplatted tracts. Paving of Avenue B and other streets3 Nueces Street Alley; and Manor Road and other streets. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None DOCKING AND PARKING ON WALSH LANDING Mayor Akin introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1954 REGULATING THE PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL USE OF CITY-OWNED DOCKS, WHARVES, AND OTHER LOCATIONS FOR THE LANDING OF BOATS ALONG THE SHORES OF LAKE AUSTIN; PROVIDING A SEPARABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1968 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 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 ordinance be passed to its third reading. 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, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that the free flow and expeditious handling of traffic under conditions existing at the locations described below require that no motor vehicle, trailer, or boat shall be parked or left standing for more than sixty (60) hours out of any period of one hundred and sixty-eight (168) consecutive hours upon any street or City-owned property bounded as follows: by the eastern shore of Lake Austin; by the south right-of-way line of Enfield Road and its westerly prolongation to the shores of Lake Austin; the east right-of-way line of Rockmoor Avenue; and Bridle Path and its westerly prolongation to the shores of Lake Austin; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to record this finding in Section 33.13 of the Traffic Register. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None CONTINUED ZONING HEARING JOE H. DAYWOOD 7101 Guadalupe St. From "A" Residence to "BB" Residence NOT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission Councilman Long moved the Council uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the change from "A" Residence to "BB" Residence. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: • CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1968 Ayes: Councilmen LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Councilman Janes Noes: The Mayor announced that the change had been denied. AMBULANCE PETITION SURVEY Attorney Maurice Angly, representing the City Ambulance Service, appeared before the Council regarding the Ambulance Petition Survey. Mr. Angly had submitted a petition of 975 names of citizens requesting that a franchise election be held. City Clerk Elsie Woolsey had sent out questionnaires or interrogatories to citizens who had signed the petition and received only 273 answered forms. Of the 273, only 173 were qualified voters. Mr. Angly suggested that the City could send out Notaries to canvas the people who had not delivered a response and thereby determine whether or not a referendum election would be held. Councilman Long moved the Council instruct the City Manager to send out second notices requesting the petitioners to fill out the forms. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None JUNK YARD ORDINANCE City Manager Tinstman recommended that the ordinance concerning junk yard operations be continued an additional week, stating that it was necessary to clarify further the definition of "funk". CITIZEN APPEARANCE Mr. William S. Thomas, an attorney with private firms in west Texas, appeared before the Council to suggest arranging further discussion of the Fair Housing Ordinance. Councilman Long stated that the ordinance had already passed through three readings and that the upcoming referendum election would give the citizens of Austin a chance to vote on the issue. RELEASE OF OPTION ON PROPERTY CONTINUED Councilman Janes moved the Council continue the item concerning the request for release of option on property at I.H. 35 and Riverside Drive until the following week. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote Ayes: Noes: Councilman Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None • May 29, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS DATA PROCESSING SPACE REQUIREMENTS ALTERNATIVES The Council discussed the alternatives to Data Processing space requirements. City Manager Tinstman stated that relocating the Personnel Department outside City Hall was one alternative being considered. Temporarily renting buildings to accommodate the additional data processing equipment was another consideration, but it would cost the city approximately $30,000. Tinstman further stated that it was necessary to restudy the total office space available, and ther take the most economic route. Councilman Long then moved the Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager on the working out of the expansion of the data processing system. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PROGRAM Councilman Long moved the Council authorize the use of $8,500 from the unexpended contingency fund for the Regional Comprehensive Health Planning Proposal. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL Councilman Long then moved the Council instruct the City Manager to make a study concerning window refrigerated air conditioners for Brackenridge Hospital East and to report back to the Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None 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 47.45 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE HENRY P. HILL LEAGUE 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. May 29, 1968 =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 June 13, 1968, at 10:30 A.M. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Councilman Long RELEASE OF EASEMENTS Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, certain easements were granted to the City of Austin for public utility and down guy purposes in, upon and across that certain portion of Block D, Holiday Heights, Section 1, a subdivision of a portion of the James P. Wallace Survey Number 57 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a mар or plat of said Holiday Heights, Section 1, of record in Book 18 at Page 99 of the Plat 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 portions of said easements; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portions of said easements are 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 Assistant to the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portions of said public utility and down guy easements, to-wit: Ten (10) strips of land, each of the said ten (10) strips of land being five (5.00) feet in width and being out of and a part of Block D, Holiday Heights, Section 1, a subdivision of a portion of the James P. Wallace Survey Number 57 in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Holiday Heights, Section 1, of record in Book 18 at Page 99 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number One being out of Lot 14 in said Block D, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Two being out of Lot 16 in said Block D, the strips of land hereinafter described as Number Three and Number Four being out of Lot 23 in said Block D, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Five being out of Lot 24 in said Block • May 29, 1968 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS D, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Six being out of Lot 25 in said Block D, the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Seven being out of Lot 26 in said Block D, the strips of land hereinafter described as Number Eight and Number Nine being out of Lot 27 in said Block D, and the strip of land hereinafter described as Number Ten being out of Lot 28 in said Block D; each of the said ten (10) strips of land five (5.00) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: NUMBER ONE BEING all of the southwest five (5.00) feet of said Lot 14, Block D. NUMBER TWO BEING all of the northeast five (5.00) feet of said Lot 16, Block D. NUMBER THREE BEING all of the south 50.00 feet of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 23, Block D. Block D. NUMBER FOUR BEING all of the south five (5.00) feet of said Lot 23, NUMBER FIVE BEING all of the south 0.83 of one foot of the east five (5.00) feet of said Lot 24, Block D. NUMBER SIX BEING all of the east five (5.00) feet of said Lot 25, Block B. NUMBER SEVEN BEING all of the north five (5.00) feet of the east five (5.00) feet of said Lot 26, Block D. NUMBER EIGHT BEING all of the north 50.00 feet of the west five (5.00) feet of said Lot 27, Block D. NUMBER NINE BEING all of the north five (5.00) feet of said Lot 27, Block D. NUMBER TEN BEING all of the north five (5.00) feet of said Lot 28, Block D. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1968 • WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for electric purposes in, upon and across that certain portion of Lot 7, Dr. Z. T. Bundy's Subdivision, a subdivision of portions of the Isaac Decker League and the Henry P. Hill League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Dr. Z. T. Bundy's Subdivision of record in Book 2 at Page 219 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, the owners of the above described property have requested the City Council of the City of Austin to release the hereinafter described portion of said easement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter described portion of said 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 Assistant to the City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portion of said electric easement, to-wit: All that certain electric easement out of and a part of Lot 7, Dr. Z. T. Bundy's Subdivision, a subdivision of portions of the Isaac Decker League and the Henry P. Hill League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Dr. Z. T. Bundy's Subdivision of record in Book 2 at Page 219 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which electric easement is the same easement provided for in an instrument of record in Volume 490 at Page 428 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; the centerline of said electric easement being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the north line of said Lot 7, Dr. Z. T. Bundy's Subdivision, same being the south line of Lot 3, Barton Oaks, Section 2, a subdivision of record in Book 24 at Page 15 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and from which point of beginning the northwest corner of said Lot 7, Dr. Z. T. Bundy's Subdivision, same being the southwest corner of said Lot 3, Barton Oaks, Section 2, bears N 59° 54' W 3.00 feet; THENCE, S 29° 20′ W 67.00 feet to a point; THENCE, S 15° 40' E 250.00 feet to point of termination. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None • May 29, 1968 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AQUA FESTIVAL RATES Councilman LaRue moved the Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for $400 for the time required for the Aqua Festival storage of floats at $5.00 a day. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None NATURAL GAS SPACE ASSIGNMENT Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Southern Union Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council: therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Southern Union Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in LITTLE ELM PARK, from a point 124 feet east of the east property line of Laurel Grove Drive, easterly to Milborne Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said LITTLE ELM PARK. (2) A gas main in COLLINFIELD DRIVE, from a point 22 feet south of the north property line of Peyton Gin Road, northerly to a point 135 feet north of the north property line of Little Elm Park, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said COLLINFIELD DRIVE. (3) A gas main in BLUE QUAIL DRIVE, from Bob White Drive, northerly to Little Elm Park; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said BLUE QUAIL DRIVE. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1968 • • (4) A gas main in MILBORNE DRIVE, from 11.5 feet south of the north property line of Peyton Gin Road, northerly to a point 79 feet east of the east property line of Little Elm Park; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MILBORNE DRIVE. (5) A gas main in BOB WHITE DRIVE, from Collinfield Drive easterly to Milborne Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said BOB WHITE DRIVE. (6) A gas main in KIRSCHNER PLACE, from Milborne Drive, easterly 289 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 5.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said KIRSCHNER PLACE. (7) A gas main in REGENCY DRIVE, from 7 feet north of the south property line of Webberville Road, northerly to a point 102 feet north of the north property line of Parliament Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said REGENCY DRIVE. (8) A gas main in PROVENCIAL DRIVE, from Regency Drive, northerly 854 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said PROVENCIAL DRIVE. (9) A gas main in PROVENCIAL COVE, from Provencial Drive, westerly 322 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said PROVENCIAL COVE. (10) A gas main in PARLIAMENT DRIVE, from 110 feet east of the east property line of Regency Drive, westerly 292 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 6.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said PARLIAMENT DRIVE. May 29, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS • (11) A gas main in BURNEY DRIVE, from a point 262 feet west of the west property line of Sterling Drive, easterly to a point 6 feet west of the east property line of Mesa Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said BURNEY DRIVE. (12) A gas main in STERLING DRIVE, from Burney Drive, northerly 125 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said STERLING DRIVE. (13) A gas main in PAINT ROCK DRIVE, from Rustling Road, to Mesa Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said PAINT ROCK DRIVE. (14) A gas main in TABLE ROCK DRIVE, from Rustling Road, easterly to a point 120 feet west of the west property line of Mesa Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said TABLE ROCK DRIVE. (15) A gas main in BAMFORD DRIVE, from Rustling Road, westerly 160 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said BAMFORD DRIVE. (16) A gas main in RUSTLING ROAD, from Burney Road, southerly and easterly to a point 124 feet west of the west property line of Mesa Drive; the center- line of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said RUSTLING ROAD and 15 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said RUSTLING ROAD. (17) A gas main in RUSTLING CIRCLE, from Rustling Road, westerly 91 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said RUSTLING CIRCLE. May 29, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS • (18) A gas main in RUSTLING COVE, from Rustling Road, northerly 340 feet; the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said RUSTLING COVE. (19) A gas main in MESA DRIVE, from a point 139 feet north of the north property line of Burney Drive, southerly to a point 108 feet south of the south property line of Paint Rock Drive; the centerline of which gas main shall be 35 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said MESA DRIVE. Said gas mains described above and Number 1 through 19 shall have a cover of not less than 2 1/2 feet. THE Southern Union Gas Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the spece assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may not be required at special points. When the Southern Union Gas Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the Department of Public Works not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Southern Union Gas Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT all backfill under street surfaces between existing or future proposed curbs and under driveways and alleys, shall be tamped with mechanical tampers in six (6) inch layers. Each layer shall be compacted to not less than 90 per cent of maximum density as determined by the Standard Method of Test for Compaction and Density of Soils, A.A.S.H.O. Designation T 99-49. AND THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None May 29, 1968 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 21, 1968, for the construction of a shelter and multi-use slab for Givens Park; and, WHEREAS, the bid of G & M Construction Company, in the sum of $9,597.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Construction Engineer 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 G & M Construction Company, in the sum of $9,597.00, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that R. M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City, with G & M Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 22, 1968, for the construction of storm sewers in Richardine Avenue from the south property line of Sara Drive to Ledesma Road and in Ledesma Road from Richardine Avenue to Nichols Avenue; and WHEREAS, the bid of Jack A. Miller in the sum of $30,924.60 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Public Works of the City of Austin and by the City Manager; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Jack A. Miller, in the sum of $30,924.60 be and the same is hereby accepted, and that R. M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City, with Jack A. Miller. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: • May 29, 1968 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 29, 1968, for the installation of 2,970 feet of 12-inch cast iron water main in Stratford Drive and 772 feet of 24-inch concrete steel cylinder water main in Forestview Drive; and, WHEREAS, the bid of J. C. Evans Construction Company, in the sum of $77,765.70, 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 J. C. Evans Construction Company, in the sum of $77,765.70, be and the same is hereby accepted, and that R. M. Tinstman, 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 LaRue, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Ayes: Noes: None PIPELINE AGREEMENT Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Assistant to the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a Pipe Line Agreement on behalf of the City of Austin, with Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, for the installation of an 8-inch cast iron sewer pipeline crossing at a point 2,216.6 feet north of Mile Post 174, north of Austin, Texas, in accordance with the terms and provisions of a certain license exhibited to the City Council; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of said Agreement in the permanent records of her office without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. • CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1968 The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None BRACKENRIDGE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AND EXECUTE A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND MAINTENANCE OF PARK LANDS TO BE DEDICATED IN THE BRACKENRIDGE URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT NO. TEX. R-94 WHEREAS, this Council has heretofore approved an Urban Renewal Plan for the Brackenridge Urban Renewal Project No. Tex. R-943; and, WHEREAS, the Council has pledged the cooperation of the City in accomplishing the completion of said project; and, WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Urban Renewal Agency submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of its application for Loan and Grant, an executed cooperation agreement whereby the City agrees to accept the dedication of certain park lands as shown in said Brackenridge Plan and agrees to maintain said park lands after dedication; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and execute a cooperation agreement with the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin whereby the City of Austin agrees to accept the dedication of the park lands shown and provided for in the Plan for the Brackenridge Urban Renewal Project No. Tex. R-94 and whereby the City further agrees to maintain said park lands after dedication thereof. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Present But Not Voting: Councilmen Janes, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin None Councilman LaRue • _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1968 SALE OF HOUSES Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on May 22, 1968 for the sale of eight (8) houses to be demolished; and, WHEREAS, the bids of C. B. Freeman in the sum of $43.90 for the house located at 1406 Cotton, and in the sum of $21.85 for the house located at 1128 Midway; the bids of A. Heyer in the sum of $18.00 for the house located at 1120 Nile, and in the sum of $57.50 for the house located at 2906 Kuhlman; the bids of J. Tenorio in the sum of $21.00 for the house located at 1001A Midway, and in the sum of $21.00 for the house located at 1001B Midway; the bid of W. Johnston in the sum of $31.00 for the house located at 2243 Rosewood; and the bid of M. Т. Powell in the sum of $42.75 for the house located at 3007 Conway, were the highest and best bids therefor, and the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by the Building Official 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 above enumerated bids of C. B. Freeman, A. Heyer, J. Tenorio, W. Johnston, and M. T. Powell, be, and the same are hereby accepted, and that R. M. Tinstman, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute contracts on behalf of the City with said named parties. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $9,625.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: Being all of Lot 84, Enfield "F", a subdivision of record in Book 3 at Page 194 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Lot 84 was conveyed to C. W. Moore, Jr., et ux, by Warranty Deed dated June 28, 1947, of record in Volume 850 at Page 410 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. May 29, 1968 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: Councilman Long Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $13,000.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: Lot No. Eighty-seven (87), in Enfield "F", a subdivision in the City of Austin, according to the map or plat of said subdivision of record in Volume 3, Page 195 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols Councilman Long Ayes: Noes: Out of Room at Roll Call: Mayor Akin Councilman LaRue offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $10,000.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: Lot No. Five (5), Block Three (3), T. C. Steiner's Resubdivision of Lots 6, 7 and 8, Block 11, Westfield "A", in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 70, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. May 29, 1968 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman Nichols, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Out of Room at Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Nichols Councilman Long Roll Call: Mayor Akin Councilman Nichols offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $130,250.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: TRACT 1: Lots 6 and 7, Block 4, Shelley Heights, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to map or plat in Book 3, Page 260, Travis County Plat Records. TRACT 2: 102 x 133 feet in the North 1/2 Outlot 4, Division "Z" in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to map or plat on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas, and being the same property conveyed to West Austin Baptist Church by deed dated May 9, 1929, recorded in Volume 441, Page 324, Travis County Deed Records, described as follows: One hundred six (106) by One Hundred Thirty-Three (133) feet part of Outlot No. Four (4) in Division "Z" in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat of said City on file in the General Land Office of the State of Texas; BEGINNING at the intersection of the south line of West 12th Street with the east line of Elm Street; THENCE, in a southerly direction along east line of Elm Street 106 feet stake for corner; THENCE, in an easterly direction parallel with the south line of said Outlot 133 feet, stake for corner in west margin of an alley; THENCE, in a northerly direction along west margin of said alley, 104.7 feet stake for corner in south margin of West 12th Street; _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1968 THENCE, in a westerly direction along south margin of West 12th Street 133 feet to the Place of Beginning. TRACT 3: Part of Outlot No. Four (4) in Division "Z" in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map or plat on file in the General Land Office, being 50 x 133 feet described as follows, to-wit: Street; BEGINNING, at the southeast intersection of West 12th Street and Elm THENCE, in a southerly direction along the east line of Elm Street a distance of 106 feet to the southeast corner of that certain lot described in deed from Lula A. Shelley, et al to the West Austin Baptist Church, dated May 9, 1929, recorded in Volume 441, Page 324, in the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, the Point of Beginning of the tract hereby described; THENCE, in an easterly direction along the south line of the tract conveyed to the West Austin Baptist Church above mentioned, 133 feet to a point in the west line of a 15-foot alley; THENCE, in a southerly direction with the west line of said alley 50 feet; THENCE, in a westerly direction parallel with the south line of the tract conveyed to the West Austin Baptist Church above mentioned, 133 feet to a point in the east line of Elm Street; THENCE, in a northerly direction along the east line of Elm Street a distance of 50 feet to the Place of Beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman LaRue, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, LaRue, Long, Nichols, Mayor Akin Noes: None PLANS FOR COMMUNICATION AND REPAIR SHOP City Manager Tinstman announced that specifications and plans for constructing a communication and repair shop facility at 2610 Robinson Avenue were on the table in the Conference Room. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council then went into Executive Session to consider the appointment of substitute Judges for the Corporation Court. • • ATTEST: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS May 29, 1968 ADJOURNMENT The Council then adjourned. Trace Monisе City Clerk APPROVED: Harry hin Mayo Mayor