C C C C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting September 17, 1970 9:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor LaRue presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman MacCorkle. The invocation was delivered by REVEREND MARVIN GRIFFIN, Ebenezer Baptist Church. ANNEXATION ORDINANCE Mayor LaRue brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 12.80 ACRES OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THE THEODORE BISSEL 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 Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue, Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 29 C U. _ CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS September 17, 1970 980 ZONING ORDINANCES Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: LOT 27, SPECKELS RESUBDIVISION, BLOCK C, OUTLOTS 32, 33, 34, Α. Ν. MCQUOWN SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2806 MANOR ROAD FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman MacCorkle None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman MacCorkle None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Absent: Councilman MacCorkle Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND CHANGING THE USE MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: EAST 200 FEET OF LOT 26, FORTVIEW ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 42355237 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, FROM "A" RESIDENCE DIS- TRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 981 Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gege, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle Present but not voting: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Price moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle Present but not voting: Councilman Janes The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Price moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle Present but not voting: Councilman Janes PUBLIC HEARING SET Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That a public hearing be held at 9:30 o'clock A.M., in the City Council Chambers of the City of Austin on the 1st day of October, 1970, for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all interested persons to be heard on consideration of the institution of annexation proceedings with respect to the below described property, to-wit: TRACT 1. 28.44 acres of land, same being out of and a part of the Santiago Del Valle Grant in Travis County, Texas, which 28.44 acres of land are more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a concrete monument on the present corporate limit line of the City of Austin as adopted by ordinance dated April 2, 1964, which point of BEGINNING is the southeast corner of Greenbriar, Section One, a subdivision of record in Book 20 at page 14 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which point of BEGINNING is in the proposed corporate limit line of the City of Austin, and from which point of BEGINNING the intersection of the west line of Parker Lane with the south line of Alleghany Drive bears northwesterly 110 feet, more or less; C September 17, 1970 982 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS THENCE, with the proposed corporate limit line of the City of Austin, N 84° 17' E 233.66 feet to an iron pin at the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, continuing with the proposed corporate limit line of the City of Austin in a southerly direction with the following four (4) courses; (1) $ 29° 38' W 343.99 feet to an iron pin; (2) $ 29° 47' W 1,197.36 feet to an iron pin; (3) $ 61° 44' E 5.29 feet to an iron pin; (4) $ 29° 32' W 80.41 feet to a concrete monument at the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, continuing with the proposed corporate limit line of the City of Austin, N 60° 28' W 861.36 feet to a concrete monument at the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point in the present corporate limit line of the City of Austin as adopted by ordinance dated January 29, 1959; THENCE, with said present corporate limit line of the City of Austin as adopted by said ordinance dated January 29, 1959, and the aforesaid ordinance dated April 2, 1964, in a westerly, northerly and easterly direction to the point of BEGINNING. TRACT 2. Two (2) tracts of land, each of the said two (2) tracts of land being out of and a part of the James Rogers Survey in Travis County, Texas, the tract of land hereinafter described as Number One containing 3.45 acres of land and the tract of land hereinafter described as Number Two containing 2.48 acres of land, each of the said two (2) tracts of land is more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: NUMBER ONE, BEGINNING at an iron pin on the present corporate limit line of the City of Austin as adopted by ordinance dated August 6, 1970, same being the east right-of-way line of U. S. Highway 183, which point of BEGINNING 1s an exterior ell corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point one hundred (100.00) feet east of and in a line normal to centerline station 149 + 7.42 on U. S. Highway 183, which point of BEGINNING is in the proposed corporate limit line of the City of Austin, and from which point of BEGINNING the intersection of the east line of Rockcrest Circle with the north line of Bluffridge Drive bears southwesterly 8,550 feet, more or less; THENCE, with the proposed corporate limit line of the City of Austin, N 30° 15' E 140.01 feet to an iron pin at the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, continuing with the proposed corporate limit line of the City of Austin, $ 59° 59' E 604.18 feet to an iron pin at the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point in the aforesaid present corporate limit line of the City of Austin as adopted by ordinance dated August 6, 1970; _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 THENCE, with said present corporate limit line of the City of Austin as adopted by ordinance dated August 6, 1970, in a southerly, westerly and northerly direction to the point of BEGINNING. NUMBER TWO, BEGINNING at an iron pin on the present corporate limit line of the City of Austin as adopted by ordinance dated August 6, 1970, same being the east right-of-way line of U. S. Highway 183, which point of BEGINNING is the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point one hundred (100.00) feet east of and in a line normal to centerline station 154 + 57.00 on U. S. Highway 183, which point of BEGINNING is in the proposed corporate limit line of the City of Austin, and from which point of BEGINNING the intersection of the east line of Rockcrest Circle with the north line of Bluffridge Drive bears southwesterly 8,070 feet, more or less; THENCE, with the proposed corporate limit line of the City of Austin, S 60° 00' E 404.08 feet to an iron pin at the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land, same being a point in said present corporate limit line as adopted by ordinance dated August 6, 1970; THENCE, with said present corporate limit line of the City of Austin as adopted by ordinance dated August 6, 1970, in a northerly, westerly and southerly direction to the point of BEGINNING. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be authorized and directed to cause a notice of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in this City and in the area proposed to be annexed, such publication to be made not more than twenty (20) days, nor less than ten (10) days prior to the hearing. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for water line purposes, same being out of and a part of Lots 1-A and 2-A, Baden Addition, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 36 at Page 11 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, 983 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 984 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 water line easement, to-wit: vote: Being all that certain water line easement five (5.00) feet in width that traverses Lots 1-A and 2-A, Baden Addition, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 36 at Page 11 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; which water line easement is shown on maps or plats of said Baden Addition. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman Janes, at this time, and Councilman MacCorkle adoption: Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin, for public utility purposes in, upon, over and across a part of Lot 17, Block C, Emerald Forest, Section Two, a subdivision of record in Book 47 at Page 56 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: A strip of land three (3.00) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 17, Block C, Emerald Forest, Section Two, a subdivision of record in Book 47 at Page 56 of the Flat Records of Travis County, Texas; which strip of land three (3.00) feet in width is more particularly described as follows: BEING all of the west 80.00 feet of the north three (3.00) feet of the south seven and one-half (7.50) feet of said Lot 17, Block C, Emerald Forest Section Two. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following C C C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 985 CONTRACTS AWARDED The City Manager submitted the following: 11 September 8, 1970 F. D. Glenn Purchasing A. 1. Annual contract, beginning October 1, 1970, for Welding Gases (Oxygen & Acetylene lene) to National Welding Supply Company, Net Total $2,243.00. 2. Annual contract, beginning October 1, 1970, for Hydrogen and Nitrogen to Wilson Oxygen and Supply Company. Net Total $11,220.00. 3. Annual contract, beginning October 1, 1970, for CO2 to Big Three Industries - Net Total $1,030.00. B. To be used by all departments. C. Unit Comparison: Material 1967 1968 1969 Current Bid Oxygen (220 Cu.Ft. Cyl) $.0115 $.0125 $.0105 $.0100 Oxygen (122 Cu.Ft. Cyl) .0130 .0150 .0150 .01.50 Acetylene (100 Cu.Ft. Cyl) .0325 .0335 .0285 .0290 Acetylene (60 Cu.Ft. Cyl) .0550 .0600 .0550 .0500 Hydrogen (190 Cu.Ft. Cyl) .0144 .0144 .0129 .0120 Nitrogen (220 Cu.Ft. Cyl) .0126 .0126 .0126 .0120 CO2 (50 Lb. Cyl) .1700 .1700 .1700 .1700 11 " CITY OF AUSTIN TABULATION OF BIDS WELDING GASES, HYDROGEN, NITROGEN, AND CO2 Sealed bids were opened in the office of the Purchasing Agent at 10:00 A.M., September 2, 1970, for the estimated requirements of welding Gases (Oxygen and Acetylene) Hydrogen, Nitrogen and CO2 for all City Departments for a period of twelve (12) months beginning October 1, 1970. These gases are to be delivered to the various City Departments as required during this period. Invitations to bid were sent to all known local suppliers of this type material. Welding Gasės Big Three Industrial Gas & Equipment Co. Net Total Austin Oxygen Co., Inc, Net $2,346.00 $11,550.00 Total $3,210.00 $19,610.00 No Bid Hydrogen & Nitrogen CO2 $1,030.00 National Welding Supply Co. of Austin Net Total $2,243.00 $14,270.00 $1,150.00 Wilson Oxygen & Supply Co. Net Total $2,397.84 $11,220.00 $1,918.00 C September 17, 1970 986 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on September 2, 1970 for Three (3) Twelve Month Contracts beginning October 1, 1970 for Welding Gases (Oxygen and Acetylene); Hydrogen and Nitrogen; and CO2 to be used by all City departments; and, WHEREAS, the bid of National Welding Supply Company in the sum of $2,243.00 for Welding Gases (Oxygen and Acetylene), the bid of Wilson Oxygen and Supply Company in the sum of $11,220.00 for Hydrogen and Nitrogen, and the bid of Big Three Industries in the sum of $1,030.00 for CO2 were the lowest and best bids therefor and the acceptance of such bids 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 bids as enumerated above be and the same are hereby accepted and that L. H. Andrews, City Manager of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized to execute contracts on behalf of the City with National Welding Supply Company, Wilson Oxygen and Supply Company and Big Three Industries The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman Gage at this time, and Councilman MacCorkle The City Manager submitted the following: September 9, 1970 F. D. Glenn Purchasing A. 900,000 each Utility Bills to IBM Corporation - Total $9,738.00. B. To be used by the Data Processing Division C. The attached memorandum from Mr. O. R. McCaslin recommends the award be made as indicated. To: Mr. Frank Glenn Purchasing Agent " Date: September 9, 1970 Subject: Price Inquiry 1989-11261 Utility Bills Frank, Our recommendation on the above subject Price Inquiry is acceptance of the low bid of $10.82 per thousand from IBM Corporation. We are pleased that IBM has made this most reasonable bid, because in the past our dealings with them have been enjoyable due to their high quality product. Let us also point out that this recommended price of $10.82 is identical to the unit price we paid for Utility Bills during fiscal year 19691970. During this age of inflation and soaring forms prices it is encouraging C در C _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 987 to us to see IBM holding the line on prices. 11 11 CITY OF AUSTIN TABULATION OF BIDS UTILITY BILLS Sealed bids were opened in the office of the Purchasing Agent at noon on September 8, 1970 for 900,000 Utility Bills for the Data Processing Division. Bidder IBM Corporation Data Documents Unit Price $10.82/M $11.90/M Total $9,738.00 $10,710.00 11 Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on September 8, 1970 for 900,000 Utility Bills to be used by the Data Processing Division; and, WHEREAS, the bid of IBM Corporation in the sum of $9,738.00 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 IBM Corporation in the sum of $9,738.00 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 IBM Corporation. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The City Manager submitted the following: September 8, 1970 F. D. Glenn Purchasing A. Twelve months contract to furnish approximately 584 Tons of Liquid Chlorine to Diamond Shamrock Chemical Company - Net Total $49,494.00. B. To be used by the water treatment plant. C. The attached memorandum from Mr. Curtis Johnson recommends the award be made as indicated. 11 C C C =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- September 17, 1970 988 11 To: Mr. F. D. Glenn Purchasing Agent September 3, 1970 Subject: Bid No. 1908 X for Liquid Chlorine for period 10-1-70 through 9-30-71. The following bids were received by the Purchasing Department on the above referenced bid invitation: Diamond Shamrock Chemical Company $84.75 per ton S. E. C. Corporation $99.00 per ton Thompson-Hayward Chemical Company $113.00 per ton It is my recommendation that we accept the Diamond Shamrock Chemical Company's low bid of $84.75 per ton. " sgd/ Curtis E. Johnson, Assoc. Director Water and Wastewater Treatment CITY OF AUSTIN TABULATION OF BIDS LIQUID CHLORINE tt Sealed bids were opened in the office of the Purchasing Agent at 2:00 P.M., September 2, 1970 for a twelve months contract to furnish approximately 584 tons of liquid chlorine to the water treatment plants. Invitations to bid were sent to: Diamond Shamrock Chemicals Thompson Hayward Chemicals PPG Chemical Division S.E.C. Corporation Allied Chemical Corporation Bidder Diamond Shamrock Chemical Co. S.E.C. Corporation Thompson Hayward Chemical Co. adoption: (RESOLUTION) Unit Price Total $84.75/ Ton $49,494.00 99.00/ Ton $57,816.00 113.00/ Ton $65,992.00 * Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on September 2, 1970 for a Twelve Months Contract to Fürnish Approximately 584 Tons of Liquid Chlorine to the Water Treatment Plants; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Diamond Shamrock Chemical Company in the sum of $49,494.00 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, _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: September 17, 1970 989 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of Diamond Shamrock Chemical Company in the sum of $49.494.00 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 Diamond Shamrock Chemical Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: None Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The City Manager submitted the following: " September 8, 1970 F. D. Glenn Purchasing A. Twelve months contract to furnish uniform clothing to the Police Department to The Whale - Net Total $28,939.25. B. To be used by the Police Department. C. The attached memorandum from Chief R. A. Miles recommends the award be made as indicated. " 11 To: Mr. F. D. Glenn, Purchasing Agent, City. September 3, 1970. Subject: Uniform Clothing Bid Recommendation. Recommend that the low bid as submitted by "THE WHALE" be accepted. sgd/R. A. Miles, Chief of Police 10 CITY OF AUSTIN TABULATION OF BIDS POLICE UNIFORM CLOTHING Sealed bids were opened in the office of the Purchasing Agent at 10:00 A.M., September 1, 1970 for a twelve (12) months contract to furnish uniform clothing to the Police Department. Bidder Terms Net Total Austin Army & Navy Store 2% 10th Prox. $42,140.98 Jöseph's Men's Shop 1% 10th Prox. $31,870.38 Lautersteins 1/4 of 1% 10th Prox. $29,705.52 The Whale 2% 5 Days $28,039.25 د در 11 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 990 A unit comparison is as follows: 1967 1968 1969 Current Bid Ties $ .69 $.77 .70 $ .90 Caps $ 4.59 5.60 $ 6.40 $ 4.25 White Shirts -- $ 5.97 $ 5.70 $ 6.52 Trouser Jackets $19.97 $26.75 $22.26 $22.00 $20.00 $29.63 $27.50 $26.00 Summer Shirts * $ 6.05 $ 7.35 Winter Shirts * $ 6.98 $ 8.05 * The specifications for these shirts were changed in 1969. Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on September 1, 1970 for a Twelve Months Contract to furnish Uniform Clothing to the Police Department and, WHEREAS, the bid of The Whale in the sum of $28,039.25 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 The Whale in the sum of $28,039.25 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 The Whale. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Mayor LaRue Noes: Absent: Councilman Price Councilman MacCorkle The City Manager submitted the following: 31 Bids were received on September 8, 1970 for the construction of a reinforced concrete box culvert in the 2600 block of Thornton Road, Contract No. 70-C-129. The tabulation below indicates bids received. The City has specified 30 working days for completion. Ed H. Page $11,122.00 Jack A. Miller 12,771.25 B. E. Construction Company 15,347.00 Joe Syring Construction Company 17,063.70 The Engineer's estimate was $1,097.00. C C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 991 It is our recommendation that the contract be awarded to Ed H. Page at his low bid of $11,122.00. Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on September 8, 1970 for the construction of a reinforced concrete box culvert in the 2600 block of Thornton Road, Contract No. 70-C-129; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Ed H. Page in the sum of $11,122.00 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 Ed H. Page in the sum of $11,122.00 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 Ed H. Page. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The City Manager submitted the following: " Bids were recieved on September 8, 1970 for the construction of reinforced concrete pipe culverts across Campbell Street, in West 5th Street Contract No. Easement, in Pressler Street Easement and in Cannonleague Drive 70-D-128. The tabulation below indicates bids received. The City has specified 50 working days for completion. - Pat Canion Excavating Co., Inc. Ed H. Page Griffin Construction Company $26,604.00 31,721.50 51,639.00 The Engineer's estimate was $24,954.00. It is our recommendation that the contract be awarded to Pat Canion Excavating Company, Inc. at their low bid of $26,604.00. 11 Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on September 8, 1970 for the construction of reinforced concrete pipe culverts across Campbell Street, in West 5th Street Easement, in Pressler Street Easement and in Cannonleague Drive Contract No. 70-D-128; and, - つ _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 992 WHEREAS, the bid of Pat Canion Excavating Company in the sum of $26,604.00 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 Pat Canion Excavating Company in the sum of $26,604.00 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 Pat Canion Excavating Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The City Manager submitted the following: 11 Award contract for Item I of Contract 436, Site Preparation - 1970 Phase, Holly Street Power Station, Unit No. 4 to H. B. Zachry Company for the lump sum of $227,000.00. The tabulation of bids and Engineers recommendations are attached. The City Charter requires council authorization for a purchase of this magnitude. 11 " The Honorable Travis LaRue, Mayor and City of Austin Council Members City of Austin P. 0. Box 1088 SITE PREPARATION - 1970 PHASE CONTRACT NO. 436 HOLLY STREET POWER STATION, UNIT NO. 4 OUR JOB ER-0255 Gentlemen: Sealed proposals for Site Preparation at Holly Street Power Station were opened and publicly read by Mr. D. C. Kinney, Director of Electric Utility, City of Austin in the Electric Building Auditorium at 10:00 AM, CDST, August 25, 1970. Proposals were received as follows for Item I of the Specifications. Pat Canion Excavation Co. - $453,300.00 J. M. Odom Construction Co. H. B. Zachry Co. - $359,480.00 $227,000.00. The Engineers Estimate for Item I was $288,000.00. C CCCC C C For your review and consideration a tabulation of the bids is as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 993 Item Pat Canion J. M. Odom Zachry Bid Price Unit No. I $453,300.00 $359,480.00 Unit Price Conc. Unit No. II Unit Price Fence Unit No. III $ 150.00 $ - 2.00 $ 120.00 2.80 $ $227,000.00 175.00 $ 4.00 Calendar days to begin 15 10 15 Completion Date 1-15-71 1-1-71 2-1-71 Est. Days lost to weather 17 4 10 Bid Bond Yes Yes Yes Exceptions None None None On the basis of our review and consideration of the proposals received, it is recommended that a contract be awarded to the H. B. Zachry Company of San Antonio, Texas for the lump sum of $227,000.00. Yours very truly, BROWN & ROOT, INC. sgd/ D. V. Boyd $1 Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on August 25, 1970 for Item I of Contract 436, Site Preparation - 1970 Phase, Holly Street Power Station, Unit No. 4; and, WHEREAS, the bid of H. B. Zachry Company in the sum of $227,000.00 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of the Electric 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 H. B. Zachry Company in the sum of $227,000.00 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 H. B. Zachry Company. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The City Manager submitted the following: i C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- September 17, 1970 994 tt ELECTRIC DUCTLINE AND CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS AT CARDINAL LANE SUBSTATION AND AT BEE CREEK SUBSTATION Sealed bids were received until 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 8, 1970, for the installation of electric ductline and concrete foundations at Cardinal Lane Substation and at Bee Creek Substation. The purpose of this contract is to install the necessary electric ductlines, manholes and concrete pads for the installation of a 12/16/20 MVA transformer switchgear unit at each of these substations. The following is a tabulation of bids received: Contractor Ford-Wehmeyer E. E. Stuessy Total Bid $33,907.75 35,895.20 Calendar Days For Completion 70 Days 90 Days The Electric Department recommends that this contract be awarded to the low bidder, Ford-Wehmeyer Contractors for the total bid of $33,907.75 and a completion time of 70 days. 11 To: Lynn Andrews - City Manager sgd/ D. C. Kinney, Director of Electric Utility Date: September 8, 1970 Subject: Bids for Construction of Electric Ductline and Concrete Foundations at Cardinal Lane and Bee Creek Substations. Invitations to bidders for quotations on construction of electric ductlines and concrete foundations at Cardinal Lane and Bee Creek Substations were published in the Austin-American Statesman paper on August 26, 1970 and September 2, 1970. Bids were received until 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 8, 1970, and were opened at that time. Quotations by two contractors were submitted. A tabulation of these bids is as follows: CONTRACTOR Ford-Wehmeyer BID BOND 5% 5% TOTAL BID CALENDAR DAYS TO COMPLETE $33,907.75 35,895.20 70 Days E. E. Stuessy 90 Days This contract will provide the necessary electric ductlines, manholes and concrete foundations for the installation of a 12/16/20 MVA transformer switchgear unit at each substation. The additional transformer switchgear unit at each substation will provide for the increased demand for electric service in each area. We recommend that the low bid submitted by Ford-Wehmeyer, Contractors for $33,907.75 with 70 days completion time be accepted. sgd/ D. C. Kinney, Dir. Electric Utility 11 C C C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 995 Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on September 8, 1970 for the installation of Electric Ductline and Concrete Foundations at Cardinal Lane Substation and Bee Creek Substation; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Ford-Wehmeyer, in the sum of $33,907.75 was the lowest and best bid therefor and the acceptance of such bid has been recommended by the Director of the Electric 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 Ford-Wehmeyer in the sum of $33,907.75 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 Ford-Wehmeyer. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle SALE OF HOUSES Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on September 8, 1970, for the sale of five (5) City-owned houses to be moved; and, WHEREAS, the bids of Jack Giverson in the sum of $655.25 for the house located at 602 Theresa and in the sum of $582.25 for the house located at 1612 Newfield; the bids of R. B. Carlow in the sum of $102.00 for the house located at 710 Theresa and in the sum of $212.00 for the hos e located at 2007 Lake Austin Boulevard; and the bid of James H. Means, Jr. in the sum of $260.00 for the house located at 2002 Sunset, 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 bids of Jack Giverson, R. B. Carlow and James H. Means, Jr., be, and the same are hereby accepted, and that L. H. Andrews, 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 Johnson, carried by the following vote: C C C C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 996 Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The City Manager reported the Council had been furnished a memorandum showing what was estimated as cost by City forces. No estimate was made on salvage. Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on September 8, 1970, for the sale of three (3) City-owned houses to be removed from the premises by demolition; and, WHEREAS, R. B. Carlow has bid in the sum of $500.00 to remove the house located at 2006 Lake Austin Boulevard; Cullen & Cox has bid in the sum of $595.00 to remove the house located at 2003 West 9th Street; and Vincent Ferrer has bid in the sum of $443.00 to remove the house located at 3000 Funston; such sums being the lowest 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 R. B. Carlow, Cullen & Cox and Vincent Ferrer be, and the same 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. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle. ACQUISITION OF LAND Councilman Price 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 cash payment of $3,000.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby C C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 997 authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A". (2001 Anderson Lane) " EXHIBIT "A" Thomas B. Guner, et ux Francés Gunter to The City of Austin (For Street Purposes) (Anderson Lane) FIELD NOTES BEING ALL THE NORTH TEN (10.00) FEET OF THAT CERTAIN 1.123 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF AND A PART OF THE GEORGE W. SPEAR LEAGUE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH CERTAIN 1.123 ACRE TRACT OF LAND WAS CONVEYED TO THOMAS B. GUNTER, ET UX, BY WARRANTY DEED DATED APRIL 11, 1955, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 1565 AT PAGE 317 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; THE SOUTH LINE OF THE HEREIN... DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND BEING FORTY (40.00) FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL TO THE PROPOSED BASE LINE OF ANDERSON LANE AS ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN. FIELD NOTES: R. A. Biggs 6-2-70 vote: APPROVED: sgd/ S. Reuben Rountree, Jr., P. E. Director of Public Works " The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has found that public necessity requires the widening and improvement of an East-West thoroughfare known as Anderson Lane, to connect Burnet Road and Loop 275 (North) and U. S. 183, to provide for the free and safe flow of traffic between such streets within the City of Austin and on Anderson Lane; and, ) September 17, 1970 998 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that public necessity requires the acquisition of the hereinafter described tract of land for right-of-way to permit the widening and improvement of such connecting street in the City of Austin; and, WHEREAS, the owner of said land is unable to contract with the City of Austin as to the purchase 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 owners and lienholders, a suit in eminent domain to acquire fee simple title for said purposes to the following described tract of land: Being all the north ten (10.00) feet of Lot 2, Block E, North Gate Addition, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said North Gate Addition of record in Book 3 at Page 196 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; which Lot 2, Block #, North Gate Addition, was conveyed to Edwin G. Becker, et ux, by warranty deed dated July 31, 1958, of record in Volume 1952 at Page 183 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; the south line of the herein described tract of land being forty (40.00) feet south of and parallel to the proposed base line of Anderson Lane as established by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle SPEED LIMITS Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, after an engineering and traffic investigation, the City Council has found that the circumstances are such that the maximum, reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles at the following location is less than thirty (30) miles per hour on school days during the hours of 7:30 to 8:30 A.M. and 2:30 to 4:00 P.M.; and, WHEREAS, after said investigation, the City Council has found that the maximum, reasonable and safe speed for the operation of vehicles is twenty (20) miles per hour on such days and during such hours at the following location: ON STREET Pecos Street FROM TO 200 feet north of Northwood Road 200 feet south of Northwood Road C ) Now, Therefore, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 999 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to record this finding in Section 21-41 of the Traffic Register. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle "TOPICS PROGRAM" The Topics Program was presented by the Traffic Engineer, Mr. Joe Ternus, stating this program was a Federal Traffic operation to improve capacity and safety. Shown on the map was the arterial street system of the City. Projects considered by both State and City took into consideration the costs of the project, timing, ability of State, Federal, and City governments to finance such projects. 11 GROUP A 1. Traffic signal modernization. 2. West 38th St. - Shoal Creek to Guadalupe. 3. E. 1st St. Channelization - Brazos to I. H. 35. 4. E. 1st St. - 2nd St. One-Way System I. H. 35. to Tillery. 5. Railroad Crossing Protection Program. GROUP B 1. Lamar 24th 25th Sts. Interchange. 2. W. 24th - 25th St. One-Way System - Guadalupe to Lamar. 3. W. 26th St. Connection to W. 24th St. - Guadalupe to Nueces. 4. Guadalupe Connection to Rio Grande - W. 29th to W. 28th Sts. 5. Rio Grande Nueces One-Way System 5th St. to W. 29th St. including intersection realignment at W. 19th and W. 24th Sts. GROUP C - 1. 19th St. Pearl to Lamar Blvd. 2. - Channelization a. W. 45th St. & Lamar Blvd. b. W. 45th St. & Guadalupe St. c. Koenig Lane & Lamar Blvd. 3. Channelization a. Red River & E. 15th St. b. Red River & E. 19th St. c. Red River - Manor - E. 23rd St. d. Red River 26th St. - e. Red River - 32nd St. - C C 4. Channelization a. 38th St. & Speedway b. 38th St. & Duval c. 38th St. & Guadalupe d. 38 St. & Red River e. 38 St. & Airport Blvd. =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 5. E. 7th St. Channelization - I.H. 35 to Airport Blvd. 11 Total costs of these projects would be over $5,000,000 - half of which would be State-Federal; the other would be local. Each project will be brought back to the Council for review and funding. The recommendation was adoption of the Area Topics Plan for submittal to the Texas Highway Department and Department of Transportation. The City Manager pointed out the approval of the area wide plan does not commit the Council to spending any moneys. The funding of the City's 50% part would come from the Council's adoption of some type of Capital Improvement Programs on a priority basis. The Council would set these projects into a priority basis. Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the Traffic Operation Program to Increase Capacity and Safety (T.O.P.I.C.S.) as provided in the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1968 provides financial assistance for improvements to urban arterial streets; and, WHEREAS, a committee of representatives of the Texas Highway Department and the City of Austin has made analysis of various improvements to various urban streets and has provided recommendations for improvements at high priority locations; and, WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to improve the operation and safety along the city streets through traffic engineering techniques; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City express its desire to continue the participation in a cooperative effort with the State on planning and implementation of an urban traffic operations program to increase the capacity and safety of streets and highways within the Austin Urban Area; that the City endorse and express general approval of the Area wide T.O.P.I.C.S. Plan and the major street improvement projects as heretofore recommended, presented to the City Council on this day and filed with the City Clerk by the T.O.P.I.C.S. Committee, reserving, on an individual project basis, the allocation of any city funds. ANNEXATION HEARING At 9:30 A.M. the Council held a public hearing on 20.69 acres of land out of the John Applegait Survey, and 74.2 acres of land out of the Theodore Bissel League. No one appeared to be heard. Councilman Price moved that the hearing be closed and the administration be directed to institute annexation proceedings on the following: د در =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 1001 20.69 acres of land out of the John Applegait Survey proposed WINDSOR VILLAGE. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle Councilman Gage moved that the hearing be closed and that the administration be directed to institute annexation proceedings on the following: vote: 74.2 acres of land out of the Theodore Bissel League proposed CHERRY CREEK WEST SECTIONS ONE, TWO and THREE and other unplatted land. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle ENGINEERING FIRM FOR CONSULTING AND DESIGN SERVICES The Council deferred action on the employment of an Engineering Firm in conjunction with the Helms Street Water Line Project, until September 24. "PROJECT REHAB" MR. S. L. AUSTIN, President Housing Rehabilitation Services Corporation asked for a letter of cooperation. The Mayor stated it was the intent of the Council that the City would extend him the same courtesy as it would anyone else. CENTEX CORPORATION ALTERATION & IMPROVEMENT OF A WATER COURSE MR. RICHARD BAKER, representing CENTEX CORPORATION, in the interest of developing 65 acres at the Montopolis Bridge and Colorado River and altering the waterway of the Colorado River above the channel, commonly referred to as the 25 year flood plain, by constructing a dike and fill in behind the dike, moving the 25 year flood line 120' - 150' closer to the river. They had been working with the Public Works Department, U. S. Department of Geodetic Survey, and the State Water Agency, all of whom had asked about excavating gravel in the river. He showed an aerial map of the area. All had agreed if the gravel could be excavated and the sandbar eliminated, the flow of the river would be improved. Mr. Baker requested that a permit be granted as he had indicated on C _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 1002 the map, and under the direction of the Public Works Director. Three other permits need to be obtained. He asked consideration for a permit for the construction of the dike and for the removal of the gravel from the river to fill behind the levy. MR. CHARLES GRAVES, City Engineer, explained the engineering of this project. The elevation would be 426.3. All of the authorities are in agreement on the determinations. After the engineering report, it was suggested that the Public Works Department bring back to the Council the specifications for definite approval, including the excavation plans. The City Manager added that information should be brought in on the exits, warning horn, plus the street construction. Councilman Price moved that the Council authorize the City Manager to bring in the necessary instruments to preceed the granting of this request. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle PARADE REQUEST - STUDENT MOBILIZATION COMMITTEE MR. MIKE WALLICK, representing MR. CHARLES E. CAIRNS, submitted the request for a parade permit October 31, 1970, amending the application filed to change the hour from 2:30-4:00 P.M. to 2:00 - 3:30 Ρ.Μ.; the number of participants to be 10,000 rather than 2,000; deposit for number of officers to be $300 instead of $170. CAPTAIN MCDAVID, Austin Police Department, reviewed the request for three lanes of traffic, and the additional officers to help direct traffic at intersections where there are the three lanes, which in effect would block Guadalupe. He recommended the 2:30 - 4:00 P.M. time. The movement of the parade could be accomplished in one hour's time. MR. ED KRENEK spoke in opposition to the granting of this permit. Captain McDavid, Austin Police Department, asked that the hour be changed back to 2:30, and that the route be altered. Councilman Gage moved that the Council grant the parade permit to the Student Mobilization Committee for October 31st from 2:30 to 4:00 P.M. from the West Mall of the U. T. Campus south along Guadalupe to llth Street, east on lith to the Capitol grounds at Congress -- the whole of the street (Guadalupe and 1lth Streets). The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilman Atkison Absent: Councilman MacCorkle Councilman Gage stated this motion was based on the ordinance, and that he neither endorsed nor condoned what these people were doing. He was basing it on the law as written. Councilman Janes seconded the motion based on the recommendation of the Police Department, and said the granting of this permit does not necessarily follow that he is in sympathy with the causes expounded by the parade. Councilman Atkison made the following statement regarding his vote: C ن CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 1003 "I do not feel we have sufficient traffic personnel to handle traffic for 10,000 + people. I feel it will constitute a traffic hazard both for vehicular movement as well as those participating in the parade; therefore, I would have to vote 'No'. 11 Councilman Johnson went on record of whole heartedly endorsing the statement made by Mr. Ed Krenek. He told the applicant that although they may march on the streets, the community is getting real tired, particularly when money is tight, having to spend their money for police support and other administrative costs for this type of activity which apparently is not having any impact on the problem which they profess to solve. He in no way supported their method in which they were trying to accomplish a very honorable thingPeace - but their method was a detriment to the school and had hung a black cloud over the University. The community will eventually stand up and suggest that this group ought to get their education elsewhere. He said he was convinced that a Federal Judge would overturn a denial of this permit: but he had attempted to bargain in the best way to minimize the inconvenience to the people of this community for which he was responsible, and he preferred that Austin be governed by this body instead of by Federal Judges. He believed the Council had the capability to make these decisions and he knew they would stand for election. He therefore voted "Aye". Councilman Price expressed hope that the students of the University would make up their minds to get an education and to look forward to the future when this country had the freedom that it had had in the past. Never had he found it necessary to march in this Country to get things done that he wanted to do for himself. He stated these marches create hazards, cause disturbances, and upset the public. To have this march on a week end when there is to be a football game in this town for the pleasure of the people is a sad day. He stated he would not vote to deny this request, but hoped they would not come before this Council within the next 12 months for another parade permit. He voted "Aye". Mr. Wallick asked if the Council within 15 days would have a letter to MR. CAIRNS, telling him specifically why the permit requested was denied. The City Attorney stated the Council would make a determination, and that the Council was complying with the ordinance and would continue to comply. The Mayor stated the Council would comply with the ordinance. REQUEST OF RESIDENTS OF ST. JOHNS AVENUE TO PROHIBIT TRUCK TRAFFIC ON THIS STREET -- MR. L. STEFAN, spokesman for a group on St. John's Avenue, asked for relief from the truck traffic using the residential street trucks from a chemical company and other commercial companies, cattle, oil, and brick trucks, which use this Avenue for a short cut. The City Manager stated he would have this patrolled, and check it out personally. MR. RAY LOPEZ also spoke. The City Manager stated Captain McDavid was present, and he would handle this matter when he returned to his office. د در C _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 1004 TRANSFER OF TAXICAB FRANCHISE MR. GEORGE RAMSEY represented MR. WARREN CONE, in his request for a transfer of the franchise from Deluxe Cab Company to him, for his proposed Capital Cab Company. A review of the application was made. Councilman Price was concerned, over the headquarters and asked that a survey be made on the parking lot to determine if there was room for 22 cars. It was stated the lot would accomodate 10 or 15 cars. Councilman Price noted the net worth indicated on the financial statement would not be sufficient to add 10 or more cabs. He emphasized the need for proper handling of the cab companies, and did not want the City assisting in taking care of franchise cab operators' business at taxpayers' expense. Opposition to the transfer was expressed by MR. SABITINO SCONCI. Since all information was not available at this time, the Council deferred action on this matter until September 24. FINANCIAL REPORT MR. NORMAN BARKER, Finance Director, reviewed the Financial Report for June 1970, the end of a nine months period. Councilman Johnson moved that the Council note receipt of the Report. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle MR. FRANK ERWIN, JR. REQUESTING APPROVAL OF PROJECTS 115-44058-NP-SUP & 115-43015-NP MR. FRANK ERWIN stated all requirements had been met for governmental loans, and now there was needed a formal resolution by the Council approving the project in principal and expressing no objection to its consummation. About two and a half years ago, the University was approached by an element from the Federal Government that the University enter into an experimental project to care for the elderly poor, both sick and well. It was not feasible for the University to sponsor the project. Then those interested in the project formed a non-profit organization to build and operate this Geriatric Center, which would have contracts with the University for research projects in sociology, public welfare, psychiatry and other activities to be conducted in connection with the project. There will be 168 nursing beds, plus 250 apartments for the elderly poor who are well, 112 efficiency apartments, and 138 one bedroom apartments. About 20% of the beds will qualify for rent supplement. The nursing home will be five stories tall and the housing project will be 16 stories tall. The project is estimated to cost over $7,000,000.00. It will be located at the former Fish Hatchery site on the river -- involving 24 acres. Mayor LaRue checked with the City Attorney about any legal positions of the City, to which the City Attorney saw no contractural liabilities. MR. LOUIS MARTINEZ pleaded for intervention for their obtaining only eight acres of that land for the school in that area, as they had been working CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 1005 on this for several years. MR. GEORGE GUERRA Joined in expressing the urgency for a part of this site for school purposes. MR. ERWIN stated the land had been conveyed to the Geriatric Center for a specific use, and it would not be within their power to sell to anyone for another purpose. The land would revert to the Federal government under that condition. The Priest at St. Julian Church stated no other land was available for this school. It was pointed out the Council had no jurisdiction over the schools. MR. WOODROW SLEDGE, Austin Independent School District, Land Acquisition, had been directed by the School Board to find a tract for Palm School. The Fish Hatchery tract was the only land available. He reviewed efforts to acquire a part of this tract. Now more and more the Federal Judicial has assumed control of the local school system, and it might not be able to purchase a school site in this area. Councilman Janes moved that the Council direct the City Manager to execute a letter indicating that this project (the Geriatric Center) had been reviewed and approved by the Council, and the City Manager. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle د و در : REPORT ON TAX EVALUATION The City Manager, at the request of the Council to look into a problem existing some 25-30 years -- the re-evaluation method of taxes not a recommendation. -- read a report: The study of a tax re-appraisal program donducted on a district by district basis over four years is legal, equitable and practical, and has been upheld by the Courts, recognizing the fact this is a practical method that would properly achieve uniformity and determine the market value. All of the facts indicate the Tax Assessor has performed his function on a systematic, uniform and non-descriminate basis in accordance with law and proper appraisal techniques. q The City Manager described a re-evaluation program on a two year cycle, taking into consideration inflationary and deflationary periods. It was believed this method would be more acceptable to the citizens and more practical for governmental operation, although it may incur additional personnel and expenditures of funds. New construction, new additions, annexations, and other properties which experience increases or decreases would be considered on an immediate annual basis. He explained the order in which this method could be set into motion: To Be Evaluated 1971 - the two quadrants areas subject to re-evaluation in 1972 - 1973 - the two quadrants 1967 and 1968. - appraisal work outside the city in the school district. - areas subject to re-evaluation for the tax years 1969 and 1970. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS September 17, 1970 1006 Councilman Atkison asked about the relief to be afforded the northern section of the City affected this year. The City Manager stated relief could be obtained through the prescribed channels -- appeals to the Board of Equalization, the City Council, and to the Courts. The City Manager pointed out should the Council decide to make such a change, it would be necessary before the Budget is adopted to consider about $150,000 - $175,000. EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION The Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, expressed appreciation to Mr. Joseph for the contribution he made toward the success of the visit of the City Council to the City of Saltillo. The Council recessed and went into a work session. WORK SESSION ON BUDGET SCT. JOHN POPE discussed the suggested salary increases for Sergeants with service less than a year, who would receive $69.00 increase, from $646 to $715; only five sergeants would be affected. In his case, in those with more than a year's service, $678.00 is the base pay with a $37.00 increase, with no other raises until the anniversary date, which would add to the longevity. He just wanted to call attention to these two items. It was stated most of those in the one year situation would be getting about a 5% increase. The one year pay was incorporated in to the base pay. Councilman Johnson brought up the retirement situation. Mr. Pope stated he would hope there would be some way, perhaps at a later date, when there was more money available that there could be some readjustments to give the Police Officer more pay. Mr. Pope understood there were some misunderstandings about the difference in the grades in different ranks. Councilman Atkison stated this was still in the discussion state. Mayor LaRue, in light of the discussion, pointed out some information on the cost of living index, back to June 1969 - June 1970, indicates better than 7% increase in the cost of living. A five percent raise would not put the scale back in the position of last year. Mayor LaRue recalled the Council took into consideration thenurses in a particular category and gave them pay over and above what was given to the body as a whole, and that the Council could justify an increase to the Policemen on the basis of the difficult job performed now as compared to two or three years ago. He named 7, 8 or 10% increase of pay to the Police Department, based on increased responsibility and the difficulty of the job performed. The City Manager said the situation as exists today across the country, the problems the police face every day and those the firemen have nearly every night are the same ones. Many firemen have been lost by sniper fire as they go in to fight the fire. The Mayor recalled a precedent set. It would seem that the fire and police departments could be considered for a special consideration of 7 or 8% for those Departments. MRS. LORAINE SALVANAGE, whose husband was a member of the Police Department, brought out the men were serving the City every day, and many were going to school to serve better, and to make more money. They would deserve ذ ر ر در C U September 17, 1970 1007 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS consideration over the new men coming in. Councilman Johnson stated extra Lieutenants had been authorized, and this would mean some promotions. The Mayor stated the City Manager would have some figures on one, two, or three percent for the fire and police departments. EXECUTIVE SESSION - ΑΡΡΟΙΝΤΜΕNT The Council went into Executive Session. The Council resumed its business in open session. The City Manager named MR. CHARLES M. GOODNIGHT, 2802 Cedarview, as a member of the Civil Service Commission for a three year term, extending to May 6, 1972, replacing MR. JOHN D. MILLER, who had resigned, but was serving until his successor was appointed. Councilman Price moved that the Council confirm the appointment of MR. CHARLES GOODNIGHT to the Civil Service Commission for the three year period to May 6, 1972. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, Price, Mayor LaRue None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle ATTESIED: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Council then adjourned. City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor