)))))) = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting June 18, 1970 9:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 193 The meeting was called to order with Mayor LaRue presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Gage (at beginning of meeting) Invocation was delivered by FATHER FRED UNDERWOOD, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Price moved the Council approve the Minutes of May 28, 1970 and June 4, 1970. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage REFUND CONTRACT Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH FARM & HOME SAVINGS ASSOCIATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Janes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Mac Corkle, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Janes moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH DAVID B. BARROW; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price moved that that rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Mac Corkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Gage None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Gage None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: ) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970 655 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH GLENWOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilman Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: Absent: Councilman Gage The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Noes: None Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman Gage The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Mac Corkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor La Rue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH GLENWOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Gage The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Gage The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970. Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Mac Corkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH BUCKINGHAM PLACE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Noes: None Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor La Rue Absent: Councilman Gage The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Mac Corkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ΑΝΝΕΧΑΤΙON ORDINANCE Mayor LaRue brought up the following ordinance for it's first and second readings: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ΑΝΝΕΧATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 2.90 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN APPLEGAIT SURVEY NO. 58 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. ) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 57 June 18, 1970 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage Present but not voting: Councilman MacCorkle The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage Present but not voting: Councilman Mac Corkle The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been passed through its first and second readings. ΑΝΝΕΧATION ORDINANCE Final Passage Mayor La Rue introduced 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 2.38 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE WILLIAM CANNON 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. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES, - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970 155 INVOKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING A METHOD OF REIMBURSING THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO BE IMPROVED, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Atkison moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Johnson, Mac Corkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilman Janes Absent: Councilman Cage The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Atkison moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Johnson, Mac Corkle, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: Councilman Janes Absent: Councilman Gage The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Atkison moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Mac Corkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: Councilman Janes Absent: Councilman Gage The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilman Janes said if the City were going to charge the owners for paving they should be notified. The City Manager suggested sending informal notices at this time and follow the legal notification as required. The procedures of the paving were outlined by the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney. ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor La Rue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE ) 69 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970 OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: (1) LOTS 8 AND 9 OF THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 12 OF PLAINVIEW HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 914-916 EAST 40th STREET, FROM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: (2) A 31.13 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3608-3632 NORTH HILLS DRIVE FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL 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 Price moved that the The motion, rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its second reading. seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor IaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor La Rue 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 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: THE SOUTH 400 FEET OF A TRACT OF LAND LOCALLY KNOWN AS 500-544 BEN WHITE BOULEVARD, FROM"A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL THIRD HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUS- TIN, 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 Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage ))) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance pass to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor la Rue Noes: Absent: Councilman Gage The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gege The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ZONING HEARING CONTINUED Mayor LaRue announced it was 10:00 A.M. and the Council would now hear the zoning case continued for public hearing at this time. DARRELL HOPKINS By Hale & Associates 2503-2619 and rear of 2619-2629 U. S. Hwy. 183 From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area RECOMMENDED and recom- mended that considerat- ion be given to the purchase of the needed right of way at this time. GRANTED as recommended Councilman Johnson moved that the change from "A" Residence 1st Height and Area District to "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area District be granted. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: Absent: Councilman Gage The Mayor announced that the change to "C" Commercial 2nd Height and Area District had been granted and the City Attorney was instructed to draw the necessary ordinance to cover. The Director of Planning reported that contract had been made with the Highway Department concerning the right of way at Highway 183 and Burnet Road. First, the Highway Department says there is no specific finalized plan nor authorization for acquisition or participation in acquisition. Second, should the City acquire the land now, it would not be eligible for future participation on a 50-50 basis. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970 It appears the general status is that the City is not in a position to acquire the right of way from the standpoint of available funds. It was his recommendation that the zoning be changed as recommended and that the owners be put on notice as to the right of way proposal. The developers are faced with a need to either utilize the property in the normal fashion subject to the usual setbacks 25' in this case, or some arrangement with the City or with the City and Highway Department for future acquisition. Councilman Johnson noted the City was not prepared to buy this property; the State has no final plans, and the applicant is trying to tuilize his property. His sketch showed lines all over the property (showing right of way). He suggested that Minutes and the Planning Commission Minutes show that the client is aware of a plan to go through with a wider street. ion: RELEASE OF EASEMENTS Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adopt(RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for public utility purposes, in, upon and across a part of Lot 1, Block I, Creekside, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, by map or plat of said subdivision of record in Book 41 at Page 9 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 Deputy City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the following described portion of said public utility easement, to-wit: Being all of the East two and one-half (2.50) feet of the west seven and one-half (7.50) feet of Lot 1, Block I, Creekside, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 41 at Page 9 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970. Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Mac Corkle, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for public utility purposes in, upon and across a part of Lot 9, Block A, Colorado Hills Estates, Section Five, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, by map or plat of said subdivision of record in Book 48 at Page 51 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 Deputy City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby auth orized to execute a release of the following described portion of said public utility easement, to-wit: A strip of land two and one-half (2.50) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 9, Block A, Colorado Hills Estates, Section Five, a subdivision in the City of Aystin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 48 at Page 51 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, the centerline of said strip of land being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the northwest line of said Lot 9, same being the intersection of the southeast line of Royal Crest Drive with a line 6.25 feet north of and parallel to the southwest line of said Lot 9, same being the intersection of the said Lot 9, and from which point of beginning the most westerly corner of said Lot 9 bears S 32° 59' W 6.26 feet; THENCE, with said line 6.25 feet north of and parallel to the southwest line of said Lot 9, $ 60° 23' E 635.87' to a point in a line 6.25 feet west of and parallel to the southeast line of said Lot 9; THENCE, along said line 6.25 feet west of and parallel to the southeast line of Lot 9, with the following two (2) courses: (1) N 29° 57' E 42.66 feet to an angle point; (2) N 30° 04' E 252.35' to point of termination inthe northeast line of said Lot 9, and from which point of termination the most easterly corner of said Lot 9, bears S 60° 20' E 6.25 feet. de3 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Mac Corkle, Price, Mayor IaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Gage TEMPORARY LICENSE FOR CROSSING OF H&TC RAILROAD The City Manager said it would take six months to get a permanent easement, and he asked for authority for a temporary license so they could move ahead on this crossing. MR. ROBERT MCDOWELL questioned this safety method. The City Manager explained actuated lights would be installed at this pedestrian crossing. Councilman Atkison suggested pursuing the tunnel as a passageway and making a study of that type of solution. Councilman Janes highly commended the City Manager for moving out in this manner. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) 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 execute a temporary license for a crossing of H&TC Railroad at Wooten Drive to remain in effect until such time as a permanent easement may be granted; and in accordance with the terms and provisions of that certain temporary license exhibited to the City Council; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of said contract in the permanent records of here office without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Mac Corkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Gage SALE OF HOUSES The City Manager submitted the following: "Date: June 10, 1970 "Tb: Norman McK. Barker Director of Finance "From: Dick T. Jordan, Building Inspection "Subject: Sale of Houses ))) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970 "Sealed bids were opened in the office of the Purchasing Agent at 10:00 A.Μ., Monday, June 8, 1970, for the sale of the following houses: "TO BE MOVED 801 Winsted Brick Veneer Structure Bluestein Boulevard Service Center Frame Structure "TO BE DEMOLISHED Positive Bid of $551.87 by E. A. Bradford No bids received will therefore be offered again at a later date. 1416 Newfield 2102 W. 35th 2 Story Brick Veneer Structure and Frame Garage Apartment 12 each 1 and 2 story Frame and Masonry Struct- ures-trash and debris (2.93 acres) $4,000 Site Clearance Bond. Negative Bid of $855.00 by Vincent Ferrer Positive Bid of $1209.90 by J. M. Townsley* Negative Rid of $4744.00 by South- west Wrecking "* Mr. Townsley made a verbal request immediately after bid opening that he be permitted to withdraw his bid and that we would submit his request in writing. This request was made due to the fact that he misunderstood the advertisement and was of the opinion that these twelve houses were movable. It is recommended that Mr. Townsley be permitted to withdraw his bid and that the bid of Southwest Wrecking be accepted. (Sgd.) Dick T. Jordan Building Inspection Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 8, 1970 for the sale of a City-owned house located at 801 Winsted Lane, to be moved; and, WHEREAS, the bid of E. A. Bradford in the sum of $551.87 for said house was the highest and best bid therefor, and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Building Inspector of yhe 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 E. A. Bradford in the sum of $551.87 be and the same is hereby accepted, and that L. H. Andrews, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized, to execute a contract on behalf of the City with E. A. Bradford. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Jm3 18, 1970 The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: Absent: Councilman Gage Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 8, 1970 for the sale of improvements, including thirteen (13) City-owned houses, to be removed from the premises by demolition; and, WHEREAS, Vincent Ferrer has bid in the sum of $855.00 to remove the house and garage apartment located at 1416 New field Lane; and Southwest Wrecking has bid in the sum of $4,744.00 to remove the twelve (12) houses, including trash and debris, from the property located at 1416 Newfield Lane; and Southwest Wrecking has bid in the sum of $4,744.00 to remove the twelve (12) houses, including trash and debris, from the property located at 2102 West 35th Street; such sums being the lowest and best bids thereror and the acceptance of such bids has been recommended by the Building Inspector 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 Vincent Ferrer and Southwest Wrecking be, and they are hereby accepted, and that L. H. Andrews, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute contracts for the payment of said sums, on behalf of the City, with said named parties. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Mac Corkle, Price, Mayor La Rue None Absent: Councilman Gage CHANGE ORDERS FOR ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED Councilman Atkison inquired about credit on the insurance rate for having a lightening protection system. It was stated the lightening protection system would also protect the hospital static condition. Councilman Atkison stated he seriously doubted that a $6,000 system would do that, and he wanted it a matter of record that it would protect it, in case this should compe up later. Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970 That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to approve certain change orders for additional work to be performed by A A Electric Company in connection with Phase IA of Brackenridge Hospital Development for the following purposes and in the stated amounts: Lightning protection system - Change Order No. 6 $6,155.57 Telephone conduit connecting exhisting Telephone Equipment Room to existing PBX Board Change Order No. 7 $2,919.43; - - totalling the amount of $9,075.00; and, ~ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of said change orders in the permanent records of her office without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. tion: The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Mac Corkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage (Councilman Johnson out of room at time) Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adop(RESOLUTION) 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 approve a certain change order for additional work to be performed by Ricks Construction Company in connection with Govalle Auxiliary Facilities at the Govalle Wastewater Treatment Plant for the following purposes and in the stated amount: Furnishing and installing a magnetic flowmeter for measuring waste sludge - Change Order No. G-6 - $5,078.00; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of said change order in the permanent records of her office without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Gage None CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970 667 CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLTUION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 9, 1970, for the construction of an Energy Control Center located in the Basement of the Electric Building; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Thomas Brothers Contruction Company in the sum of $36,298.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Construction Engineering 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 Thomas Brothers Construction Company in the sum of $36,298.00 be and the same is hereby accepted and that L. H. Andrews, City Manager of the City of Austin be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Thomas Brothers Construction Company. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor La Rue None Absent: Councilman Gage Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 9, 1970, for furnishing and installing 13,770 feet of 12-inch water main in Decker Lake Road to reinforce the water supply to Decker Power Plant; and, WHEREAS, the bid of J. C. Evans Construction Company, Inc. in the sum of $124,590.40 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of Water and Waste Water 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, Inc. in the sum of $124,590.40 be and the same is hereby accepted and that L. H. Andrews, 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, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Cage =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970 Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 3, 1970, for the purchase of Four (4) each 138 KV, 10,000 MVA 011 Circuit Breakers to be used by the Flectric Distribution Division; and WHEREAS, the bid of Allis-Chalmers in the sum of $128,800.00 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 Allis-Chalmers in the sum of $128,800.00 be and the same is hereby accepted and that L. H. Andrews, City Manager of the City of Austin be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Allis-Chalmers. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage (Councilman MacCorkle out of room at roll call) ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY Councilman Janes moved the Council authorize the acquisition of the following property for the Mo-Pac Right of way: vote: 2106 Winsted Lane - average of appraisals. 2111 Lake Austin Boulevard 1610 Newfield Lane - - average of appraisals. average of appraisals. 702 Winsted Lane average of appraisals. 2002 Lake Austin Boulevard average of appraisals. 2001 West 9th Street average of appraisals. 2005 West 7th Street - average of appraisals. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: None Councilmen Gage SALE OF STRUCTURE WITHDRAWN The City Manager stated the resolution regarding sale of Structure on Parcel ( CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970 649 10-7 in the Brackenridge Project, Tex. R-94 to Community Development Corporation of Austin had been withdrawn. EMINENT DOMAIN Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Master Plan of the City of Austin, duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Austin on the 8th day of June, 1961, contemplated the development of Missouri-Pacific Boulevard (now Loop 1) as an indispensable component of the Circulation Plan for the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the Ctiy Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition in fee simple of the hereinafter described property for the development and construction of said Missouri-Pacific Bouldvard, together with overpasses, underpasses, acess roads, connecting, and interconnecting streets and other public facilities and improvements in connection therewith; and for other public purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of said land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against the owner and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purposes to the following described tract of land, to-wit: All of Lot 4 and the East 5 feet of Lot 3 in Block One (1) of the Theresa Martin Subdivision, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map thereof, of record in Volume 1, Page 61, of the Map Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Mac Corkle, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Master Plan of the City of Austin, duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Austin on the 8th day of June, 1961, contemplated the development of Missouri-Pacific Boulevard (now Loop 1) as an indispensable component of the Circulation Plan for the City of Austin; and, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970 WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition in fee simple of the hereinafter described property for the development and construction of said Missouri-Pacific Boulevard, together with overpasses, underpasses, acess roads, connecting, and interconnecting streets and other public facilities and improvements in connection therewith; and for other public purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of said land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against the owner and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purposes to the following described tract of land, to-wit: Lots Nos. 10, 11 and 12 in Block 3 of Original Block 11 of the 252 acre subdivision of the George W. Spear League, in the Theresa Martin Subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map thereof, of record in Volume 1, Page 61, of the Map Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Master Plan of the City of Austin, duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Austin on the 8th day of June, 1961, contemplated and development of Missouri-Pacific Boulevard (now Loop 1) as an indispensable component of the Circulation Plan for the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition in fee simple of the hereinafter described property for the development and construction of said Missouri-Pacific Boulevard, together with overpasses, underpasses, access roads, connecting, and interconnecting streets and other public facilities and improvements in connection therewith; and for other public purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of said land and has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value thereof; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against the owner and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970 to acquire fee simple title for said purposes to the following described tract of land, to-wit: Being all of Lot 2A, Resubdivision of Lot 4 of the Resubdivision of Block B, Royal Oak Section 3, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Resubdivision of Lot 4 of the Resubdivision of Block B, of record in Book 18 at Page 29 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Lot 2 A was conveyed to Donald Douglass by warranty deed dated August 3, 1967, of record in Volume 3333 at Page 812 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor La Rue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage Councilman Johnson offered the following resoltuion and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Master Plan of the City of Austin, duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Austin on the 8th day of June, 1961, contemplated and development of Missouri-Pacific Boulevard (now Loop 1) as an indispensable component of the Circulation Plan for the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition in fee simple of the hereinafter described property for the development and construction of said Missouri-Pacific Boulevard, together with overpasses, underpasses, acess roads, connecting, and interconnecting streets and other public facilities and improvements in connection therewith; and for other public purposes; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has negotiated with the owner of said land has been unable to agree with such owner as to the fair cash market value thereof); Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file or cause to be filed against the owner and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purposes to the following described tract of land, to-wit: Lot No. Seven (7) in Block Three (3) of original Lot 11 of the Theresa Martin Subdivision of the subdivision of 252 acres out of the George W. Spear League in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the map thereof of record in Volume 1, Page 41, of the Map Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: ) _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: !! Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Gage DISCUSSION ON EROSION PROBLEMS PORTION OF SHOAL CREEK MR. BILL NEWCOMB, spokesmen for a group of property owners along Shoal Creek, presented a petition expressing concernin the drainage of Shoal Creek Northwest Austin, asking the Council to take immediate steps to correct the serious condition of Shoal Creek, specifically between White Rock and Shoal Creek Boulevard Bridges. Due to the City's widening the deepening Shoal Creek for several hundred yards above the White Rock Street Bridge, the result of this work and the increased flow has caused erosion along the banks at the creek bend. Trees, fences and portions of back yards are being destroyed. The petition included a request that the banks of Shaol Creek be stabilized and that the Creek up stream be widened and deepened to prevent flooding; aosl that a study of the Shoal Creek drainage area be made with a view that Shoal Creek be developed as a creek and not as a drainage ditch. MR. BERT TUCKER, DR. J. R. CLEMMENS, BERKLEY HOLEMAN and others discussed the erosion problem and loss of property. The City Manager, Mr. Andrews stated the easements on the creek will be defined, and necessary easements acquired. Mayor La Rue thanked the group for bringing this matter to the Council's attention, and the City Manager had already indicated he would make a through search and investigation and report back to the Council. MR. LAWRENCE OWNES TO DISCUSS A TAX MATTER MR. LAWRENCE OWNES came before the Councilfor an adjustment of some tax problems and described his property under question. He stated these tax matters had been going on for 20 years. MR. JACK KLITGAARD, Tax Assessor and Collector was present and explained the situations covering delinquent taxes, subdivisions suits, and contracts which were not honored. After lengthy discussion, members of the Council stated this was a matter for the City Manager and the Tax Department to work out with Mr. Omes. PRESENTATION OF JOINT HEALTH STUDY COMMITTEE, REPORT At 9:30 A.M., MAYOR LARUE stated the Chairman of the Joint Health Study Committee would present its report. MR. JOHN SIMPSON said the report was presented at the joint meeting of the Council and County Commissioner's Court Tuesday; althrough all members had received copies he formally presented the report to the City Council at this time. The Mayor in thanking Mr. Simpson, noted the implications of close working relationship between the Council and Commissioners Court, and commended the Committee for such a well organized report. Councilman Janes moved the Council formally note receipt of the report and express sincere appreciation to the Committee. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gage ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS - June 18, 1970 673 FINANCIAL REPORT FOR APRIL, 1970 Councilman Price moved the Council accept the Financial Report for April 1970. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Mac Corkle, Price, Mayor La Rue None Absent: Councilman Gage EXCURSION CRAFT ON TOWN LAKE The City Manager stated MR. VIC MATHIAS filed an application to operate a craft on Town lake, and this operation would necessitate an amendment to the Ordinance. MR. MATHIAS described the operation for visitors and convention epople, during the season when there are many guests and visitors in the community. The boat would be available for a 12 month operation, however, not on a regular schedule in the winter months. It also could be used as a shuttle service by Fiesta Gardens. He asked permission to take some dip nets and do some cleaning up of floating items on the lake prior to excursions. As to the contract, it was suggested that there be a time limit on the contract. The City Manager stated the time could be set subject to either parties giving 30-60-90 days notice. CITY ATTORNEY MR. DON BUTLER The City Manager announced the appointment of MR. DON BUTLER as the new City Attorney. PRIORITIES FOR 1970 SCHOOL SIDEWALK PROGRAM MR. DAN DAVIDSON, Deputy City Manager presented the proposed priorities of the school sidewalk construction program, stating the City Manager immediately organized a series of phases so that this project might be underway by September. Some 53 elementary school principals and PTA workers and the school superintendents participated in selecting the priorities. The work was carried out through MR. JOE TERNUS, Traffic Engineer, and plans reviewed by a priority recommendation committee, composed of a representative of the school district, PTA Association, representatives from the Police Department and Traffic and Transprotation Department. The report listed the names of 18 schools to be included, the number of feet for sidewalks for each and an estimated dollar value of each proposal as well as a total cost. Trees, shurbs and private landscaping will be conserved when possible. MR. JOE TERNUS made a report stating the route plan included student safety routes, street crossings and sidewalk areas. In summary he said the program included 18 schools, 12 miles of sidewalk, and is estimated to carry over 9,000 students per day. The City Manager stated as these get started, the staff would be doubling back to begin on the other schools. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970 MISS TINY STEWART, representing a group of Huston-Tillotson students and faculty members, were interested in protection of young and old pedestrians, was concerned that Chalmers Street was not listed as one for sidewalks. MRS. HARRIET MURPHY, faculty member of Huston-Tillotson College, likewise was interested in sidewalks in this area. It was pointed out the Blackshear area was included in the study. Chalmers Street is proposed to be vacated under the Urban Renewal recommendation. The Deputy City Manager, Mr. Davidson, stated it might be that the college would like to construct some sidewalks abutting their property. MRS. KARL SCHMIDT, League of Women Voters inquired about the funds for the sidewalks for schools other than the 18 mentioned. The City Manager explained stating there was a program in the Capital Improvements for the coming year. She had a petition she was to forward to the Council from schools not on the present list, and named specific schools which needed sidewalks. It was pointed out in the sidewalk program, no paving was done adjacent to public school propertybut just up to the school. State Schools pave next to their property. The Mayor expressed appreciation to the administration for getting an almost impossible program started. Councilman Price moved the Council accept the locations as planned. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Mac Corkle, Price, Mayor La Rue None Absent: Councilman Gage CONTRACT FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PHASE I AND II The City Manager submitted the following: "Date: June 17, 1970 "From: F. D. Glenn Purchasing "To: Norman McK. Parker Director of Finance "Subject: Sidewalk Construction "A. Contract for Sidewalk Construction Phase 2 to Pat Canion Excavating Company Net Total $39,200.00. "B. The attached memorandum from Mr. Reuben Rountree gives a complete tabulation of the bids received and recommends the award be made as in- dicated. "To: Mr. F. D. Glenn Purchasing Agent "Date: June 16, 1970 (Sgd) Norman McK. Barker Director of Finance (Sgd) F. D. Glenn, Purchasing "From: S. Reuben Rountree Director of Public Works "Subject: Contract No. 70-X-120 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS:Inc 18, 1970... "We have reviewed the tabulation of bids received today for the sidewalk construction Phase 1. "The bids received are as follows: Pat Canion Excavating Co., Inc. ) ) ) - $ 82,200.00 G. & A. Construction Co. $ 89,700.00 Jack A. Miller, Inc. - $ 97,250.00 Thomas Brothers Const. Co. - $ 113,610.00 Ed H. Page $ 120,200.00 Miller Concrete, Inc. - $ 236,550.00 $ 82,000.00 "The City's Estimate was "It is our recommendation that the low bidder, Pat Canion Excavating Co., Inc. at $82,200.00 be awarded the contract. Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on June 16, 1970, for Contract for Sidewalk Construction, Phase 1 and Phase 2; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Pat Canion Excavating Company in the sum of $171,400 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 Pat Canion Excavating Company, in the sum of $171,400 be and the same is hereby accepted and that L. H. Andrews, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City with Pat Canion Excavating Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Councilman Gage STATUS OF MODEL CITIES The City Manager reported receipt of two letters one from the Assistant Regional Administrator for Model Cities concerning the comprehensive Model City Plan; and the second from the Federal Interagency team for Austin which met May 27th to review the City's comprehensive demonstration plans submitted. The Council reviewed these letters pargarph by paragraph. Discussion covered the inclusion of the Code Enforcement Grant in the Model City program as the HUD representative had advised; but now he suggests that it be removed from the Model City Program. The Code Enforcement would continue anyway under the budget. The Council was committed on this program. Discussion was the inability of hir=: =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS June 18, 1970 ing top administrators until it is known the program would be funded, and the City Manager recommended keeping the present organization intact, necessitating $20,000 between now and October 1st. He stated two assistants would be neededone on the Bond Program and one on the Model City application. Councilman Price stated he would be willing to spend the $20,000; but he wanted to go on reocrd that this program be cut off without any more appropriation. Councilman Johnson suggested a serious look at the new budget with the idea in mind that the City go into this area and do as many things as possible in an orderly manner. These Citizens had been promised those improvements and they cannot understand why they are not developing. Councilman MacCorkle suggested contacting the Washington offices for the direct answers. Councilman Price moved the Council authorize the City Manager to appropriate from the contingency fund $20,000 through September 30th, 1970, to carry out the Model Cities Program. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilman Johnson Absent: Councilman Cage (Councilman Atkison out of room at time of roll call) MODEL CITIES SCHOOL SITE MR. WOODROW SLEDGE inquired if the Model Cities program could aid him in finding a school site on the east side--namely the Fish Hatchery Site. The Mayor stated the status of the Fish Hatchery Site had been researched and is a very complicated technical legal matter. MRS. DONNER, Model Cities Commission spoke about the correspondence and program. The City Manager stated the City is interested in doing something for those who live in the Model Neighborhood area; and there are over a million dollars authorized by the voters to go into this area as Capital Improvement Programs. A maximum effort is being put into this area, and the City resourses are being earmarked in the Model Neighborhood area. Long discussion ensued. Mrs. Donner spoke as a Model City Commissioner and also as a citizen. Councilman Price reviewed the Council's part in this program. Councilman MacCorkle reviewed also the many efforts, letters, plans and discussions with consultants that had gone into the Model Cities Program since this Council had come in. MR. JOHN CANDELAS, Commission of Model Cities, spoke for proceeding on the program. REPORT ON U. S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS Councilman MacCorkle gave a report of the recent meeting of the U. S. Conference of Mayors. One item that was eminent was the desire of the big cities to receive Federal Grants, as they cannot provide funds locally. They prefer direct dealing between City Hall and Washington. It seemed evident that the Federal Government must move in with programs and provide the funds, but the cities should be given more leeway on how to use those funds. COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT'S Mayor LaRue reported there was a meeting of the By-laws Committee last Tuesday, and asked if the Council would like to have a special called meeting prior to the meeting of the Commissioners Court to transmit the Council's feeling to the Court. The Mayor noted receipt of a letter from the Governor's staff to CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS.June 18, 1970 the effect if the City does not do its planning on the local level, the State will do it. If the procedure can be completed by June 30th, the City will have funds available for the rest of the fiscal year. The Council decided to go over the by-laws 4:30 P.M., Friday. This item would be a matter for the Agenda on June 25th. SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM The City Manager stated it had come to his attention that the City had turned down an offer of $22,000 in grant funds. The Mayor reported the HOC Board was to follow through on this to see if matching funds were available. The City Manager reported the deadline was a day after the last request was received, so there was neither time nor money budgeted. He reported, however, 400 students for the summer work had been employed; and 30 disadvantaged students are at work on summer projects. Even through it appeared they were too late to file an application, this particular program is underway. MR. CAROL COFFEE, Human Opportunities Corporation, discussed the grant for the Summer Youth Program, and other grants, during the past five years. adjourn. vote: AD.JOURNMENT There being no further business Councilman Janes moved that the Council The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Cage (Councilman Atkison out of room at roll call) The Council adjourned at 4:00 P.M. subject to the call of the Mayor. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor