Austin Infrastructure, Taxis, Auditorium Battle
Here's a concise summary of the Austin City Council meeting on October 29, 1970:
Mo-Pac Boulevard Expansion:
Approved conveying city-owned land, including a portion of Zilker Park, to the State of Texas for the development of Mo-Pac Boulevard.Taxicab Service Denied:
Despite public testimony citing a shortage of cabs and poor service, the council rejected an application for a new taxicab franchise.Auditorium Overhaul Paused:
Plans for permanent seating changes at the City Auditorium that would reduce capacity were halted, with the council opting for a comprehensive study after significant public opposition.Major Utility & Transit Investments:
Authorized $7.5 million in revenue bonds to fund significant improvements to Austin's electric, water, and sewer systems, and approved modifications to city bus routes.
Full Transcript
ن C CCC C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 29, 1970 9:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order with Mayor LaRue presiding. Roll call1: Present: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue. Absent: None Church. Invocation was delivered by REVEREND LAWRENCE WICKS, Olivet Baptist REFUND CONTRACT Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN REFUND CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN CORPORATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Water and sewer mains in Allen Place $12,518.69) The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Gage moved the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Ayes: Noes: None Mayor LaRue The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gage moved the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: 39 October 29, 1970 1121 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CASH SETTLEMENT Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the owners of Allen Place, have installed a sewer approach main at a cost of $4,278.75, pursuant to a subdivision plan called Allen Place, and have requested an 18%/82% cash settlement of the above amount in lieu of a refund contract; and, WHEREAS, 82% of the aforementioned $4,278.75 equals $3,508.58, whích amount is agreed upon as the cash settlement value of said utility lines, in lieu of refund contract; and, WHEREAS, the Deputy City Manager and the Director of Water and Waste Water Department of the City of Austin have recommended said cash settlement in lieu of a refund contract; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That Dan H. Davidson, Deputy City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a cash settlement contract under the terms of which the City of Austin shall acquire title to the above described mains from Austin Corporation and to pay to Austin Corporation 82% of the actual cost thereof not to exceed $3,508.58. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None FINAL READING KNOX FRANCHISE Mayor LaRue brought up the following ordinance for its third reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 AND 8 OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO GEORGE KNOX, DOING BUSINESS AS HARLEM CAB COMPANY, A FRANCHISE TO OPERATE A TAXICAB SERVICE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIMITATIONS UPON AND UNDER WHICH SUCH FRANCHISE SHALL BE EXERCISED", FINALLY PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON THE 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1951 AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "Q", AT PAGES 660-662, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, BY AMENDING SECTION 1 THEREOF PRESCRIBING THE NUMBER OF TAXICABS AUTHORIZED TO BE OPERATED, BY AMENDING SECTION 2 THEREOF PRESCRIBING PAYMENTS BE MADE TO THE CITY, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 29, 1970 1122 THEREOF PRESCRIBING RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED, BY AMENDING SECTION 4 THEREOF REQUIRING A PERFORMANCE BOND AND PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE, BY AMENDING SECTION 7 THEREOF REQUIRING COMPLIANCE WITH CITY ORDINANCES REGULATING TAXICABS, AND BY AMENDING SECTION 8 THEREOF PRESCRIBING CAUSES FOR FORFEITURE AND CANCELLATION; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND THREE SEPARATE READINGS. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. ددد APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 690918-G ΤΟ APPROPRIATE UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR VARIOUS ESSENTIAL PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Janes moved the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Ayes: Noes: None Mayor LaRue The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Janes moved the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Janes moved the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price Mayor LaRue Noes: None The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. October 29, 1970 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS EASEMENTS RELEASED Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for public utility purposes on map or plat of Barton Hollow, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 46 at Page 31 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, same being out of and a part of Lot 1, Block 2, of said Barton Hollow; 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 seven and one-half (7.50) feet of Lot 1, Block 2, Barton Hollow, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 46 at Page 31 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for public utility purposes on a map or plat of Quail Creek, Section 3, a subdivision of record in Book 46 at Page 96 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, same being out of and a part of Lot 105, Block 0, of said Quail Creek, Section 3; 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: October 29, 1970 1124 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 one and one-half (1.50) feet in width, same being out of and a part of Lot 105, Block 0, Quail Creek, Section 3, a subdivision of record in Book 46 at Page 96 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, the centerline of said strip of land one and one-half (1.50) feet in width being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the east line of said Lot 105, Block 0, same being the west line of Collinfield Drive, which point of beginning is in a line 6.75 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Lot 105, and from which point of beginning an iron pin at the northeast corner of said Lot 105 Bears N 29° 29' E 6.75 feet; THENCE, with said line 6.75 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Lot 105, N 60° 13' W 85.00 feet to point of termination. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, a certain easement was granted to the City of Austin for public utility purposes on a map or plat of Delcrest Addition, Section Two, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 7 at Page 136 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, same being out of and a part of Lots 6, 7 and 8 of said Delcrest Addition, Section Two; 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 west five (5.00) feet of Lots 7 and 8 and the west five (5.00) feet of the north thirty-nine (39) feet of Lot 6, Delcrest Addition, Section Two, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 7 at Page 136 of the Plat Records of در October 29, 1970 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Travis County, Texas. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: None Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue STREET NAME CHANGE Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, on a map or plat of Flournoy's Sweetbriar, Section VI, a subdivision of record in Book 50 at page 87 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, a certain street extending from the north line of Flournoy Drive in a northerly direction 1,126 feet, more or less, to the South line of Bramble Drive is designated as Woodbine Drive; and, WHEREAS, the owners of lots abutting the hereinafter described street have requested that the name of Woodbine Drive be changed to Breezewood Drive; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the name of the following described street designated as Woodbine Drive, as the same appears on the map or plat of Flournoy's Sweetbriar, Section VI, a subdivision of record in Book 50 at page 87 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, be and the same is hereby changed to Breezewood Drive, said street so changed being described as follows: Being all that street fifty (50.00) feet in width in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, known as Woodbine Drive, as shown on a map or plat of Flournoy's Sweetbriar, Section VI, a subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, of record in Book 50 at page 87 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; which Woodbine Drive extends from the north line of Flournoy Drive in a northerly direction 1,126 feet, more or less, to the south line of Bramble Drive. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None CONTRACTS AWARDED Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 29, 1970 14126 WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 16, 1970 for One (1) Lot Structural Steel Transmission Towers for Circuit 937 between Summit and Hamilton Substations; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Riverside Industries, Inc. in the sum of $34,246.00 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 Riverside Industries, Inc. in the sum of $34,246,00 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 Riverside Industries, Inc. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue vote: Ayes: Noes: None Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 16, 1970 for One (1) each 12/16/20 MVA, 69 KV Unit Substation and Three (3) each 18/24/30 MVA 138 KV Unit Substations to be used by the Electric Transmission and Distribution Division; and, WHEREAS, the bid of ITE was erroneously submitted and the Council is of the opinion that same should be rejected without forfeiture of bid bonds; and, WHEREAS, the bid of R. D. Erb Company in the sum of $103,189.00 for One (1) each 12/16/20 MVA, 69 KV Unit Substation, and the bid of McGraw-Edison Company in the sum of $429,486.00 for Three (3) each 18/24/30 MVA, 138 KV Unit Substations 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 bid of R. D. Erb Company in the sum of $103,189.00 and the bid of McGraw-Edison Company in the sum of $429,486.00 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 R. D. Erb Company and with McGraw-Edison Company; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of ITE be rejected without forfeiture of bid bond. C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASOctober 29, 1970 1127 vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, bids were received by the City of Austin on October 27, 1970 for the installation of approximately 5,810 linear feet of 8-inch cast iron or asbestos cement water pipe and appurtenances in West Anderson Lane; and, WHEREAS, the bid of Bland Construction Company in the sum of $79,863.25 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 Bland Construction Company in the sum of $79,863.25 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 Bland Construction Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None DOBBS HOUSES LEASE AT AIRPORT Councilman Price offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) RE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to amend the existing lease with Dobbs Houses, Inc., concerning the extension of the basic lease period and increasing the minimum annual income guarantee to the City of Austin; and in accordance with the terms and provisions of that certain lease amendment exhibited to the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None C CC October 29, 1970 1128 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AIRPORT PARKING CONTRACT AMENDED Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to amend the existing contract with Airport Parking Company to provide separate areas for long-term and short-term parking and to adjust rates for all parking at the Municipal Airport in accordance with the sketch marked "Exhibit A" and the rate schedule marked "Exhibit B", both sketch and rate schedule being attached hereto and made a part hereof. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council accept the recommendations of the Building Standards Commission and direct the Law Department to take proper legal disposition on the following substandard structures which have not been repaired or demolished within the required time: MRS. IDA MOSELEY 2007 New York Avenue That the structure located on this lot be declared a public nuisance by the City Council; That the unit be referred to the Legal Department of the City of Austin for whatever legal action necessary to abate this nuisance. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue vote: Ayes: Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council accept the recommendations of the Building Standards Commission and direct the Law Department to take proper legal disposition on the following substandard structures which have not been repaired or demolished within the required time: MR. RAYMOND KRAKER 3702 Werner That the structure located on this lot be declared a public nuisance by the City Council; That the City Council refer this unit to the Legal Department; That the Legal Department of the City of Austin cite the owner or heirs by publication and seek whatever legal jurisdiction necessary to repair or demolish the structure and clean the premises; October 29, 1970 1129 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS That upon a termination of the legal proceedings in favor of the City of Austin, the failure of the defendant to abate the nuisance, the forces of the City of Austin, with permission of the court, be empowered to demolish the structure and affix the costs thus incurred as a valid and enforceable lien against the property upon which the above mentioned structure is located. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None : vote: Ayes: C つ CONTRACT FOR TAX SERVICES Councilman Atkison 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 enter into a certain contract with the Austin Independent School District relating to the assessment and collection of taxes; and in accordance with the terms and provisions of that certain contract 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 her office without recordation in the Minutes of the City Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue vote: Ayes: Noes: None ! adoption: つ LAND ACQUISITION Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) د. October 29, 1970 1130 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $135.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A". (400 Montopolis Drive) EXHIBIT "A" Paul J. Willhoite to The City of Austin (For Street Purposes) (Montopolis Drive) FIELD NOTES FIELD NOTES FOR 674 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND WAS CONVEYED TO PAUL J. WILLHOITE BY THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) WARRANTY DEEDS: (1) DATED AUGUST 26, 1940, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 760 AT PAGE 254 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS, COUNTY, TEXAS; (2) DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 1945, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 872 AT PAGE 617 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SAID 674 SQUARE FEET OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING at a steel pin set on the proposed west line of Montopolis Drive, for the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land, which point of beginning is in the south line of the said Willhoite tract of land and from which point of beginning a steel pin found at the northeast corner of Lot 2, Emma Hutchins Subdivision, a subdivision of record in Book 48 at Page 37 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, bears S 30° 35' W 533.91 feet, S 30° 11' W 84.67 feet and N 59° 49' W 2.50 feet; THENCE, with the said proposed west line of Montopolis Drive, N 30° 35' E, at 61.93 feet passing a steel pin set, in all a distance of 199.79 feet to a steel pin set on the north line of the said Willhoite tract of land, for the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said north line of the Willhoite tract of land, S 59° 38' E 2.04 feet to a nail set on the present west line of Montopolis Crive, for the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; 0 : C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 29, 1970 1131 THENCE, with the said present west line of Montopolis Drive, with the following two (2) courses: (1) S 28° 22' W 11.41 feet to a steel pin found; (2) $ 30° 00' W 188.25 feet to an iron pin found on the south line of the said Willhoite tract of land, for the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said south line of the Willhoite tract of land, N 61° 22' W 4.36 feet to the point of beginning. 1 The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $150.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit; EXHIBIT "A" SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A". (905 Montopolis Drive) Frank Sifuentez to The City of Austin (For Street Purposes) (Montopolis Drive) FIELD NOTES FIELD NOTES FOR 582 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THAT CERTAIN ONE-HALF OF ONE ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH CERTAIN ONE-HALF OF ONE ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF LAND WAS CONVEYED TO FRANK SIFUENTEZ BY WARRANTY DEED DATED JANUARY 15, 1970, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 3793 AT PAGE 1060 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXASB; SAID 582 SQUARE FEET OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: : C כיכ し _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 29, 1970 1132 BEGINNING at a punch hole set in a concrete column on the proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, same being a line 32.50 feet east of and parallel to the proposed base line of Montopolis Drive as established by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin for the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land, which point of beginning is in the north line of the said certain one-half of one acre, more or less, tract of land, and from which point of beginning a steel pin set at the point of intersection of the said proposed east line of Montopolis Drive with the present south line of Felix Avenue bears N 31° 25' E 97.47 feet; THENCE, with the said proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, S 31° 25' W 46.25 feet to a steel pin set on the south line of the said certain one-half of one acre, more or less, tract of land, for the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said south line of that certain one-half of one acre, more or less, tract of land, N 48° 03′ W 12.26 feet to a point in the present. east line of Montopolis Drive, for the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with said present east line of Montopolis Drive, N 30°07' E 46.46 feet to a point in the aforesaid north line of that certain one-half of one acre, more or less, tract of land, for the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said north line of that certain one-half of one acre, more or less, tract of land, S 48° 03′ E 13.33 feet to the point of beginning. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $195.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit; SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A". (512 Montopolis Drive) FIELD NOTES FIELD NOTES FOR 635 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND WAS CONVEYED i C _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 29, 1970 TO EMMA HUTCHINS BY WARRANTY DEED DATED MARCH 24, 1951, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 1150 AT PAGE 237 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXASB; SAID 635 SQUARE FEET OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: 1153 BEGINNING at a steel pin set on the proposed west line of Montopolis Drive, same being a line 32.50 feet west of and parallel to the proposed base line of Montopolis Drive as established by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin, for the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land and from which point of beginning a steel pin found at the northeast corner of Lot 2, Emma Hutchins Subdivision, a subdivision of record in Book 48 at Page 37 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, bears N 59° 49' W 2.50 feet; THENCE, with the said proposed west line of Montopolis Drive, N 30° 11' E 50.00 feet to a steel pin set on the north line of the said Hutchins tract of land, for the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said north line of the Hutchins tract of land, $ 59° 49' E 13.40 feet to a point in the present west line of Montopolis Drive, as fenced, for the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said present west line of Montopolis Drive, as fenced, S 31° 46' W 50.02 feet to a point in the aforesaid south line of the Hutchins tract of land, for the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said south line of the Hutchins tract of land, N 59° 49' W 12.01 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $130.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: EXHIBIT "A" SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A". (613 Montopolis Drive) Andrew Hardin, et ux Mattie Hardin to The City of Austin (For Street Purposes) (Montopolis Drive) October 29, 1970 1134 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS FIELD NOTES FIELD NOTES FOR 716 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND WAS CONVEYED TO ANDREW HARDIN, ET UX, BY WARRANTY DEED DATED NOVEMBER 11, 1967, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 3393 AT PAGE 1008 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SAID 716 SQUARE FEET OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING at a steel pin set on the proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, same being a line 32.50 feet east of and 'parallel to the proposed base' line of Montopolis Drive as established by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin, for the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land, which point of beginning is in the south line of the said Hardin tract of land and from which point of beginning a steel pin set at the intersection of the said proposed east line of Montopolis Drive with the present north line of Ponca Street, formerly known as Estrada Street, bears S 27° 43' W 258.77 feet; THENCE, with the said south line of the said Hardin tract of land, N 43° 05' W 14.84 feet to a point in the present east line of Montopolis Drive, for the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said present east line of Montopolis Drive, N 31° 07′ E 57.00 feet to a point in the north line of the said Hardin tract of land, for the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said north line of the Hardin tract of land, S 42° 15' E 11.34 feet to a steel pin set on the aforesaid proposed east line of Montopolis Drive for the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, S 27° 43' W 57.90 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ауев: Noes: None Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $115.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit:
EXHIBIT "A" CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 29, 1970 SEE ATTACHED "EXHIBIT A". (803 Montopolis Drive) Eligio Acosta, et ux Candelaria Acosta to The City of Austin (For Street Purposes) (Montopolis Drive) 115 FIELD NOTES FIELD NOTES FOR 621 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THAT CERTAIN ONE-HALF (1/2) OF ONE ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH CERTAIN ONE-HALF (1/2) OF ONE ACRE TRACT OF WAS CONVEYED TO ELIGIO ACOSTA, ET UX, BY WARRANTY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 16, 1970, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 3928 AT PAGE 361 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SAID 621 SQUARE FEET OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING at a steel pin set on the proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, same being a line 32.50 feet east of and parallel to the proposed base line of Montopolis Drive as established by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin, for the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land, which point of beginning is in the south line of the said certain one-half (1/2) of one acre tract of land and from which point of beginning a steel pin set at the point of intersection of the said proposed east line of Montopolis Drive with the present north line of Felix Avenue bears S 33° 30' W 122.20 feet; THENCE, with the south line of the said certain one-half (1/2) of one acre tract of land, N 48°09′ W 12.96 feet to a point in the present east line of Montopolis Drive, for the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said present east line of Montopolis Drive, N 31° 51' E 46.17 feet to a point in the north line of the said certain one-half (1/2) of one acre tract of land, for the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said north line of that certain one-half (1/2) of one acre tract of land, S 48° 19' E 14.31 feet to a steel pin set on the aforesaid proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, for the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, S 33° 30' W 46.00 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None. ) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 29, 1970 1136 Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $135.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: EXHIBIT "A" SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A". (909 Montopolis Drive) Benifacio C. Cardenas, et ux Enrique L. Cardenas to The City of Austin (For Street Purposes) (Montopolis Drive) + FIELD NOTES FIELD NOTES FOR 533 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THAT CERTAIN ONE-HALF OF ONE ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH CERTAIN ONE-HALF OF ONE ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF LAND WAS CONVEYED TO BENEFACIO C. CARDENAS, ET UX, BY WARRANTY DEED DATED AUGUST 9, 1946, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 823 AT PAGE 94 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SAID 533 SQUARE FEET OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING at a steel pin set on the proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, same being a line 32.50 feet east of and parallel to the proposed base line of Montopolis Drive as established by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin, for the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land, which point of beginning is in the north line of the said certain onehalf of one acre, more or less, tract of land and from which point of beginning a steel pin set at the point of intersection of the said proposed east line of Montopolis Drive with the present south line of Felix Avenue bears N 31° 25' E 143.72 feet; THENCE, with the said proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, S 31° 25' W 46.25 feet to a steel pin set on the south line of the said certain one-half of one acre, more or less, tract of land, for the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said south line of that certain one-half of one acre, more or less, tract of land, N 48° 03′ W 11.20 feet to a point in the present east line of Montopolis Drive, for the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; دد October 29, 1970 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS THENCE, with the said present east line of Montopolis Drive, N 30° 07' E 46.46 feet to a point in the aforesaid north line of that certain one-half of one acre, more or less, tract of land, for the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said north line of that certain one-half of one acre, more or less, tract of land, S 48° 03′ E 12.26 feet to the point of beginning. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ауев: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $425.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit; 0 EXHIBIT "A" SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "А". (901 Montopolis Drive) John Galabiz, et ux Tommie Galabiz to The City of Austin (For Street Purposes) (Montopolis Drive) FIELD NOTES FIELD NOTES FOR 1,384 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND WAS CONVEYED TO JOHN GALABIZ, ET UX, BY WARRANTY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 1969, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 3766 AT PAGE 1281 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SAID 1,384 SQUARE FEET OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING at a steel pin set at the point of intersection of the proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, same being a line 32.50 feet east of and parallel to the proposed base line of Montopolis Drive as established by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin, with the present south line of Felix Avenue, for the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; COC October 29, 1970 1138 __ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS THENCE, with said proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, S 31° 25' W 97.47 feet to a punch hole set in a concrete column on the south line of the said Galabiz tract of land, for the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said south line of the Galabiz tract of land, N 48° 03′ W 13.33 feet to a point in the present east line of Montopolis Drive, for the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said present aast line of Montopolis Drive, N 30° 07′ E 97.77 feet to a point in the aforesaid present south line of Felix Avenue, for the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said present south line of Felix Avenue, S 48° 37' E 15.55 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle 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 Eract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $85.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit; EXHIBIT "A" SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A". (609 Montopolis Drive) J. Delgollado to The City of Austin (For Street Purposes) (Montopolis Drive) FIELD NOTES FIELD NOTES FOR 431 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND WAS CONVEYED TO CLARENCE FLOURNOY BY WARRANTY DEED DATED APRIL 25, 1960, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 2167 AT PAGE 89 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SAID 431 SQUARE FEET OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 29, 1970 1139 BEGINNING at a steel pin set on the proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, same being a line 32.50 feet east of and parallel to the proposed base line of Montopolis Drive as established by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin, for the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; which point of beginning is in the south line of the said Flournoy tract of land and from which point of beginning a steel pin set at the point of intersection of the said proposed east line of Montopolis Drive with the present north line of Ponca Street, formerly known as Estrada Street, bears S 27° 43' W 316.17 feet; THENCE, with the said south line of the Flournoy tract of land, N 42° 15' W 11.34 feet to a point in the present east line of Montopolis Drive, for the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said present east line of Montopolis Drive, N 31° 07' E 43.00 feet to a point in the north line of the said Flournoy tract of land, for the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said north line of the Flournoy tract of land, S 43° 43' E 9.88 feet to a steel pin set on the aforesaid proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, for the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, with the following two (2) courses: (1) S 30° 11' W 29.19 feet to a steel pin set; (2) S 27° 43' W 14.50 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $780.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A". (915 Montopolis Drive) EXHIBIT "A" =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS October 29, 1970 FIELD NOTES Mary Vice to The City of Austin (For Street Purposes) (Montopolis Drive) こ し FIELD NOTES FOR 3,307 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THAT CERTAIN 5.31 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH CERTAIN 5.31 ACRE TRACT OF LAND WAS CONVEYED TO R. B. VICE BY WARRANTY DEED DATED NOVEMBER 8, 1940, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 660 AT PAGE 45 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID 3,307 SQUARE FEET OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING at a steel pin set on the proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, same being a line 32.50 feet east of and parallel to the proposed base line of Montopolis Drive as established by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin, for the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land, which point of beginning is in the north line of the said certain 5.31 acre tract of land, and from which point of beginning a steel pin set at the point of intersection of the said proposed east line of Montopolis Drive with the present south line of Felix Avenue bears N 30° 24' E 76.31 feet and N 31° 25' E 189.97 feet; THENCE, with the said proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, S 30° 24' W351.65 feet to a steel pin set on the south line of the said certain 5.31 acrertract of land, for the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said south line of that certain 5.31 acre tract of land, N 46° 55' W 8.83 feet to a point in the present east line of Montopolis Drive, for the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said present east line of Montopolis Drive, N 30° 07' E 351.85 feet to a point in the north line of the said certain 5.31 acre tract of land, for the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said north line of that certain 5.31 acre tract of land, S 47° 47' E 10.50 feet to the point of beginning. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman MacCorkle offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) ) ) こ ! October 29, 1970 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $166.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: EXHIBIT "A" SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A". (801 Montopolis Drive) Melvin Neal Myers to The City of Austin (For Street Purposes) (Montopolis Drive) FIELD NOTES FIELD NOTES FOR 755 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, SAME BEING OUT OF AND A PART OF THAT CERTAIN 50 FEET BY 290 FEET TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE SANTIAGO DEL VALLE GRANT IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; WHICH CERTAIN 50 FEET BY 290 FEET TRACT OF LAND WAS CONVEYED TO MELVIN NEAL MYERS BY WARRANTY DEED DATED APRIL 7, 1967, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 3266 AT PAGE 2380 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SAID 755 SQUARE FEET OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING at a steel pin set on the proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, same being a line 32.50 feet east of and parallel to the proposed base line of Montopolis Drive as established by the Department of Public Works of the City of Austin, for the southeast corner of the herein described tract of land, which point of beginning is in the south line of the said certain 50 feet by 290 feet tract of land and from which point of beginning a steel pin set at the point of intersection of the said proposed east line of Montopolis Drive with the present north line of Felix Avenue bears S 33° 30' W 168.20 feet; 1 THENCE, with the said south line of that certain 50 feet by 290 feet tract of land, N 48° 19' W 14.31 feet to a point in the present east line of Montopolis Drive, for the southwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said present east line of Montopolis Drive, N 31° 51' Ε 50.30 feet to a point in the north line of the said certain 50 feet by 290 feet tract of land, same being the south line of that certain strip of land twenty (20.00) feet in width dedicated for public roadway by instrument dated June 1, 1950, of record in Volume 1072 at Page 189 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, for the northwest corner of the herein described tract of land; THENCE, with the said north line of that certain 50 feet by 290 feet tract of land, same being the said south line of the public roadway, S 48° 05' E 15.80 feet to a steel pin set on the aforesaid proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, for the northeast corner of the herein described tract of land; CC October 29, 1970 1142 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS THENCE, with the said proposed east line of Montopolis Drive, S 33° 30' W 50.00 feet to the point of beginning. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $20,963.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: EXHIBIT "A" SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A". (2507 Winsted Lane) Richard L. Bracht, et ux Helen L. Bracht to The City of Austin (For Street Purposes) (Mo-Pac Boulevard) FIELD NOTES BEING ALL OF LOT 196A, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 196 AND 197, TARRYTOWN 6, A SUBDIVISION OF RECORD IN BOOK 8 AT PAGE 131 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH SAID LOT 196A WAS CONVEYED TO RICHARD L. BRACHT, ET UX, BY WARRANTY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 16, 1966, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 3093 AT PAGE 1275 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: None Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO THE STATE The City Manager gave a resume of previous considerations of the route, public hearings, and of Council's approving the route through Zilker Park. In accordance with prior approval by the Council, he recommended this conveyance to the State. C ) C =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- October 29, 1970 1143 Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, all prerequisites of law have heretofore been complied with for the conveyance of right-of-way from the City to the State; 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 convey to the State of Texas all necessary City-owned property lying between the north end of the Colorado River bridge and the city limits for right-of-way for Missouri-Pacific Boulevard in accordance with the right-of-way plans therefor. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: None Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue PARK LAND PURCHASE Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the offer of the owners and claimants of the hereinafter described tract of land to convey unencumbered fee simple title thereto to the City of Austin in consideration of the cash payment of $1,000.00 therefor be accepted, and that the City Manager or his designate be and he is hereby authorized to consummate purchase of the following described tract of land, to-wit: EXHIBIT "A" SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A". (1111 West Johanna Street) Bettye R. Crawford, Trustee to The City of Austin FIELD NOTES BEING ALL OF LOTS 12 AND 13, BLOCK U, JAMES E. BOULDIN ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF THE ISAAC DECKER LEAGUE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO A MAP OR PLAT OF SAID JAMES E. BOULDIN ADDITION OF RECORD IN BOOK 1 AT PAGE 71 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, WHICH LOTS 12 AND 13 WERE CONVEYED TO BETTYE R. CRAWFORD, TRUSTEE, BY WARRANTY DEED DATED JULY 20, 1965, OF RECORD IN VOLUME 2987 AT PAGE 1700 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. ) こ ככיכ C October 29, 1970 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: None Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT The resolution providing for the execution of maintenance contracts for Brackenridge Hospital (Elevators Phase 1A, Coulter counter), was deferred until November 5th. BRACKENRIDGE DIGISCREEN Councilman Gage offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the bid of W. H. Curtin & Company in the sum of $5,500.00 for one Digiscreen to be used by the Pathology Department of Brackenridge Hospital, 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 W. H. Curtin & Company. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None SPECIAL PERMIT APPEAL HEARING SET Councilman Janes moved a public hearing be set at 9:30 A.M., November 12, 1970, to consider an appeal from the Planning Commission's decision granting a special permit to Jeffie Mae Lee for a Day Care Center, File CP14-70-032, filed by Thomas G. Muir and others. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None PROCLAMATION - BIBLE WEEK Mayor LaRue read the following proclamation and presented it to Father Schmidt. PROCLAMATION C C C ) October 29, 1970 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "WHEREAS, the Bible continues to be the world's best-selling book, appearing in more than a thousand languages and dialects; and "WHEREAS, ironically, ignorance abounds about the Bible and the lessons it has for modern man and his problems; and "WHEREAS, new translations and new guides to Bible study provide fresh readability and help for people of all ages, races and creeds; and "WHEREAS, it is imperative for modern man, confused and perplexed by rapid technological and social changes to understand the roots of his moral and spiritual belief-system; "NOW, THEREFORE, I, Travis LaRue, Mayor of the City of Austin, Texas, do hereby proclaim the week of November 22-29, 1970, as BIBLE WEEK launching Worldwide Bible Reading from Thanksgiving to Christmas, 1970, in Austin, Texas, and urge all men, women and children of all faiths to observe the week by reading the Scriptures and setting up a plan of regular examination of the Foundation Book of the Judeo-Christian heritage. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Austin to be affixed this 29th day of October, 1970." REPORT FROM PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL OF P. T. Α. Mrs. William Johnson, President of Austin City Council of P. T. A. stated she had presented a resolution on October 15 showing concern of the members of the Association regarding increased school bus fares. She had met with Mr. Conwell, Transportation Enterprises, Inc. who explained the company's financial situation with regard to reducing fares. Another meeting with the City Manager, Mr. Smith, and members of the P. T. A. will be held, and Mrs. Johnson would again report on their progress. RE-ROUTING CERTAIN BUS TRAFFIC Mr. Gibson R. Randle asked that his appearance regarding re-routing certain bus traffic be rescheduled for November 12th, and the Council withdrew this item from the Agenda asking that it be placed on the Agenda of the 12th of November. LOCAL ASSOCIATE CONSULTING ENGINEER ON CROSS-TOWN INTERCEPTOR SEWER The Council had before it the following: October 29, 1970 1146 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MATHEWS-LEEDSHILL A Joint Venture Arcadia, California October 22, 1970 C "Mr. Lynn H. Andrews, City Manager City of Austin P. 0. Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 "Dear Mr. Andrews: "Reference is made to our proposal dated September 1, 1970 covering the provision of engineering services for the construction of the Cross-Town Interceptor Sewer Tunnel in the City of Austin. "In our transmittal, we agreed to associate with an engineering firm domiciled in Austin, Texas. We now propose, subject to your approval, to associate with Bryant-Curington, Inc., 3423 Guadalupe Street, Austin. This firm would be a joint-venture partner in our organization as indicated in the Organization Chart included with our proposal. "We would like your approval of this association so that we may conclude our arrangements with Bryant-Curington. "We appreciate being selected by the City of Austin to assist in the completion of this important project. "Very truly yours, MATHEWS-LEEDSHILL By: s/ A. A. Mathews, A. A. Mathews, President A. A. Mathews, Inc." Mr. A. A. Mathews, and Mr. Lang, Consulting Engineers on the cross-town. interceptor sewer, after negotiations with several local firms, had selected the local firm of Bryant-Curington to work with them on this project. Mr. Al Eldridge, Construction Engineer, stated the joint venture making this proposal to the Council has been well pleased with the qualifications of this firm. Mr. Bryant has a long history of soils expertise in Austin and will be able to do whatever is necessary to coordinate the project locally. Councilman Johnson moved that the Council accept the recommendations of A. A. Mathews, Inc., and Leeds, Hill, and Jewett. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following vote: こ Ayes: Noes: None Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue October 29, 1970 1147 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS: Councilman Atkison stated in casting an "aye" vote it did not indicate he was for the cross-town tunnel, but indicates he felt the engineer selected was qualified. OPEN HOUSE FOR GIRLS' TOWN, U.S.A. AUSTIN Mayor LaRue extended an invitation to the Council to be present at the Open House for Girls' Town, U.S.A. Austin, from Mrs. John W. Matthews, President, Austin Woman's Federation, November 1, from 2:00 4:00 Ρ.Μ. WITHDRAWAL OF ZONING APPLICATION - Councilman Price moved the Council grant the request to withdraw zoning application No. C14-68-47, by Peter von Wupperfeld. The motion, seconded by Councilman MacCorkle, carried by the following Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue vote: Ayes: Noes: None FINANCIAL REPORT FOR AUGUST, 1970 Councilman Atkison moved the Council note receipt of the Financial Report for August, 1970. The motion, seconded by Councilman Price, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None PERMIT FOR BOATS ON TOWN LAKE Councilman Gage moved the Council grant the request from Ben Atwell, Chairman House Interim Committee on Recreational Water Safety, through Mr. J. M. Beal, Parks & Wildlife, for a permit to exhibit and operate motor boats on Town Lake, November 16 - 20th. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None MODEL CITIES REPORT Councilman Gage moved the Council note receipt of the Model Cities Report. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None October 29, 1970 1148 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS SALE OF BONDS MAYOR LARUE, noting it was time to receive bids on the City of Austin Revenue Bonds, ascertained the accuracy of the hour (10:30 A.M. C.S.T.); that there were no other bids having been received in the mailing room, the City Manager's Office, by the Finance Director, or by the City Clerk's Office, or to be submitted by anyone present in the Council Chamber. W MAYOR LARUE announced it was not 10:30, and the time for receiving bids was closed. $7,500,000 ELECTRIC, WATER & SEWER, LIGHT & POWER REVENUE BONDS Bids on the $7,500,000 ELECTRIC, WATER & SEWER, LIGHT & POWER REVENUE BONDS were then opened and read by the Finance Director as follows: BIDDER 1. SALOMON BROTHERS, WEEDEN & CO. INCORPORATED 2. THE FIRST BOSTON CORPORATION EASTMAN DILLON, UNION SECURITIES & CO., WHITE, WELD & CO., BEAR STEARNS & CO., ROWLES, WINSTON & CO., INC., JT. MANAGERS & ASSOCIATES EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE 5.681277 5.70088 3. LEHMAN BROS., KUHN, LOEB & CO., FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, SHIELDS & COMPANY, STONE & WEBSTER SECURITIES CORP., HORNBLOWER & WEEKS-HEMPHILL, NOYES AND ASSOCIATES 5.753834 4. HALSEY STUART & CO., INC., SMITH BARNEY & CO. INC. AND ASSOCIATES 5. JOHN NUVEEN & CO., INC. CILLON READ & CO. 5.7542 5.7546 : 6. PHELPS, FENN & CO., RAUSCHER PIERCE SECURITIES CORPORATION AND ASSOCIATES 5.8196 The bids were referred to the Finance Director and Fiscal Advisor for verification. Later in the meeting the City Manager stated the Finance Director and Fiscal Advisor were ready to report on the bids received on the $7,500,000 Revenue Bonds. The Finance Director, Mr. Norman Barker, announced the bid of SALOMON BROTHERS, WEEDEN & CO., INC. at a net interest cost of $5,539,245, and an effective interest rate of 5.681277 was verified by the City of Austin and its Fiscal Advisor, Mr. Curtis Adrian, FIRST SOUTHWEST CORPORATION, as the best bid received. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. October 29, 1970 MR. CURTIS ADRIAN gave a resume of the bidding, stating six bids representing six syndicates participated. He listed the Dow-Jones average currently as 6.49 and the bonds sold at an effective interest rate of 5.68, 81 basis points under the averages, representing between the total interest on these bonds sold and the total interest rate at the Dow-Jones averages, a savings of $789,750. This sale was by far and large the greatest under the Dow-Jones averages the City of Austin had dating back to 1960. It was again brought out that the Utility bonds carried a AAA rating under Standard and Poor's, and AA by Moody's Investment Service, and there is no better rating in the State, MR. CLAUD BOOTHMAN, Bond Counsel for the City, congratulated the Council on this sale. Bid of Salomon Brothers Accepted Councilman Gage moved the Council accept the bid of SALOMON BROTHERS, WEEDEN & CO., INC., offering an effective interest rate of 5.68127. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None MINUTES PERTAINING TO PASSAGE AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $7,500,000 "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES NO. 21," DATED OCTOBER 1, 1970 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS X I I CITY OF AUSTIN ON THIS, the 29th day of October, 1970, the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, convened in regular session at the regular meeting place thereof in the City Hall, the meeting being open to the public and notice of said meeting, giving the date, place and subject thereof, having been posted as prescrib- ed by Article 6252-17, Section 3A, V.A.T.C.S., with the following members present and in attendance, to wit: TRAVIS LARUE MAYOR JOE ATKISON, JR. ) LES GAGE ) RALPH JANES ) COUNCILMEN JAY L. JOHNSON, JR. STUART A. MacCORKLE ) D. R. PRICE ) None constituting a quorum; at which and with the following absent: time the following among other business was transacted; The Mayor presented for the City Council's consideration an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $7,500,000 "CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES NO. 21," dated October 1, 1970, the caption of said ordinance being as follows:
) C C CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 29, 1970 1150 "AN ORDINANCE by the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, authorizing the issuance of $7,500,000'CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES NO. 21' dated October 1, 1970, of which the sum of $4,000,000 is for the purpose of extending and improving the City's Electric Light and Power System, the sum of $2,200,000 is for the purpose of extending and improving the City's Waterworks System, and the sum of $1,300,000 is for the purpose of extending and improving the City's Sewer System (being the second parcel or installment of a total voted authorization of $26,000,000 for Electric Light and Power System purposes, the fourth parcel or installment of a total voted authorization of $8,100,000 for Waterworks System purposes, and the third parcel or installment of a total voted authorization of $7,700,000 for Sewer System purposes), as authorized by the General Laws of the State of Texas, particularly Article 1111 et seq., V.A.T.C.S.; prescribing the form of the bonds and the form of the interest coupons; pledging the net revenues of the City's combined Electric Light and Power, Waterworks and Sewer System to the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds; enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance; and declaring an emergency." The ordinance was read and Councilman Gage moved that the rule be suspended which requires that no ordinance shall become effective until the expiration of ten days following the date of its final passage, that such ordinance be finally passed and adopted at this meeting, and that, for the reasons recited therein, said ordinance be passed as an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety of the citizens of Austin as permitted by the City Charter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor LaRue and Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, and Price. Noes: None The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gage moved that the rules be further suspended and that the ordinance be passed as an emergency measure to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor LaRue and Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle and Price. NOES: None The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gage moved that the ordinance be finally passed as an emergency measure. The motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor LaRue and Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle and Price. NOES: None. The Mayor then announced that the ordinance had been finally passed and adopted. ; i し CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 29, 1970 SİLVERWAY DRIVE EXTENSION Councilman Janes moved the Council go on record opposing the opening of Silverway Drive and ask the school board to take another serious look at this situation as to further circulation around the school. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue None Present but not voting: Councilman Gage Councilman Gage abstained because he is a property owner in that area. PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION OF SABATINO SCONCI - TAXICAB FRANCHISE Mayor LaRue opened the public hearing scheduled for 9:30 A.M. on application of Sabatino Sconci to obtain a taxicab franchise. Mr. Jim Sparks represented Mr. Sconci in a voluntary capacity as a private citizen and witness to coordinate the presentation of his witnesses. Mr. Joe Ternus stated he had submitted a factual report to the Council. Mr. Robert Sneed, representing Yellow and Checker Cab Company stated Mr. Sparks appeared to be trying to shift the burden of proof to the opposition to show there is not a public necessity and convenience. Mr. Jim Sparks called on several witnesses. Mr. C. J. Kemp, Sheraton Crest Hotel, observed it is almost impossible to secure a taxicab at the Hotel especially on convention weekends, and during rush hours; and extra cab service is badly needed; Mr. Poloker, 303 East llth, stated with the increase in population of Austin, the demand for cab service is greater than the supply. Since buses do not run on Sundays, people depend solely on the cab services, which does not meet their demand. Mr. Bill Smith, formerly at the Crest Hotel, stated guests at the hotel had to lease cars and drive their group to various functions, as they cannot get cab service. With shopping centers and other development, a big strain is put on the taxicab's ability to give service. Rev. Keith Barts testified to Mr. Sconci's good character. Mr. O. P. Teeter, bellhop at Austin Hotel, noted the many times cab services were not available. Mrs. Victor Ruis, Jr., 1201 East 3rd, depends exclusively on cab service for her 89 year old mother; and often when they need a taxi, there are none available, and the City needs more cabs to provide more service. Mr. Robert Whittaker, construction worker, stated he sometimes had to take the person for whom his wife worked to the hospital, as they could not get a cab. Mr. Sparks entered into the Record a number of letters written by individuals, setting out the need of services of another taxicab company. (Filed with the City Clerk) He stated the witnesses presented had pointed out the growth of the city and the various needs of taxicabs to meet the growing demands. Mr. Sparks, to document his remarks, gave statistics of population growth, city and county wide; yet fewer taxicabs actually are operating now than C - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 29, 1970 115 there were a few years ago. City population coincides with overall state increase in population and a resulting increase of visitors to the capital city; increased enrollment at the University, and seasonally the Sessions of the Legislature. He stated they had incorporated in presentation, some of the testimony presented by the Counsel for Harlem Cab Company in their application of 10 additional permits. Included in that evidence was reference to conventions in Austin; 20,684,000 visitors from other states to Texas in 1967; that El Paso with a population of 340,000 had 240 taxicabs; Fort Worth, 370,000 with 200 taxicabs and 10 limousines. Mr. Sparks pointed out there were six companies franchised, one being Airline, with one permit; Deluxe, a small company with few permits in operation; and Harlem with 28 vehicles and adding 10 permits, which they say will be operated chiefly on the East side, thus serving less than 10% of the population of Austin, there really are only two franchises with taxicabs available Checker-Yellow and Roy's Taxi. -- Mr. Robert Sneed, representing Yellow-Checker Cab Company, filed their written opposition to the application now pending. He pointed out the minimum standard under which a taxicab company would be permitted to operate by way of relationship between gross income and the number of permits that a company could use, the standard being $5,000 per year, tied to the 2% tax levied on each company, requiring $100 per year be paid to the City as a tax based on the minimum of $5,000. If the entirety of the gross receipts is used, it was found that the minimum of 223 taxicabs could operate within this standard, and there are 229 permits outstanding. Mr. Sneed said Mr. Ternus had pointed out in all probability next year no additional permits would be granted, but that permits would be cancelled. He discussed taxicab service at peak hours, and that the standards of public necessity and convenience of the minimum of the $5,000 per. cab, show an over saturation in Austin. He gave statistics of permits authorized by various cities in line with their population. Austin has a permit for 1000 for every 1078 people in the City, the greatest number of cabs per capita of any city in the State. Mr. Sneed stated their argument was the applicant had presented an inadequate case to meet its burden to show public necessity and convenience. Mr. James W. Townsend, representing George Knox, Harlem Cab Company, who was granted 10 additional cabs this morning, said they do operate chiefly on the East Side as their headquarters are there, and Harlem does operate for the benefit of 100% of the population. Councilman Price stated a main concern was the inability to get cabs at night, and the cabs are not on the streets, but on their lots, If there were во many cabs operating in Austin, there should be some on the streets servicing the people at 10:00 or 11:00P.M. He emphasized cab service to take care of the public that comes to Austin and for public transportation. Mr. Patrick Sheperd, Yellow-Checker Cab Company, brought up the question of people calling two taxicabs, and taking the first to arrive. Mr. Randolph Hawkins pointed out various problems plaguing the cab service. Mr. Joe Ternus said it might be feasible that a taxicab area, similar to what is present at the airport could be justified at the Stadium. Mr. Sparks pointed out Mr. Sconci's application met all requirements, financial responsibility and other requisites provided by the Ordinance. The opposition was represented by a legal counsel for Yellow-Checker, referring to つ October 29, 1970 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- the Ordinance and number of permits authorized, and diverting attention from the need. Another was a cab driver for Yellow-Checker, and third, Mr. Townsend, Attorney. None introduced any opposition to this application. He asked that Mr. Sconci be granted an opportunity to provide additional taxicab service that the public witnessing here this morning stated it needed. Only support of this application came from the public sector the opposition was composed of two legal counsels and one, an employee of one of the companies. Councilman Johnson noted one large cab company in reply to a call, stated if it were not an emergency, they could not give service, as it was raining and they were trying to keep their cabs off the street. He discussed the operation and amount per permit, and it ran over $13,000 in one case and over $7,200 in another during one year. He agreed that they needed cabs on the streets. Councilman Price stated he wanted to put a cab company here which would give people service anytime day or night. Councilman Price moved that Mr. Sconci be given a permit and a franchise in this City to see if some decent cab service can be given. The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Price, Johnson Noes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue PUBLIC HEARING ON TRANSPORTATION ENTERPRISE, INC.-BUS ROUTES AND SPECIAL FARES Mr. Paul Bennight, Transportation Enterprises described a route extending on Northwest Hills and Westover Hills, with a proposed fare increase, since the zone fare had been dropped. This route would be from Northwest Hills to Mountain Climb, Sierra, Mesa, Spicewood Springs, Balcones, into the Barn at Highridge, to Mesa and back in the area--a 30 mile round trip from down town. The Express, after leaving 1lth and Trinity, would go to the Expressway and not stop until it reached Northland and Balcones. Mr. Bennight reviewed the extensions and deletions of other routesNorthwest Park Area, Crestview Area, Windsor Park Area, Riverside Area, Montopo- lis Area, St. Edwards Line, 45th and Guadalupe. About 52 miles of routes are being added. Councilman Janes offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Transportation Enterprises, Inc., has heretofore made application to modify certain route schedules in accordance with the application attached hereto and marked "Exhibit A;" Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said modification of route schedules be, and the same is hereby, in all things approved. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Councilmen Atkison, Gage EXHIBIT "A" on following page. C C C د د AUSTIN T.R.1. Bus Co. Koutes to be added Routes to be extended Routes to be deleted 1 7- ROUTE INDEX Camp Babry 31. Tom 14. Grookett. Kigh School área y A CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS EXHIBIT "A" Travis Neighte TO: WESTOVER HILLS Are Crestviou Area 10/29/1970 1154 hiverside Area Montopolis aren BERGFTRON AIR FORCE BL Windsor Park University Hiile C : COC نا _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 29, 1970 1155 Councilman Atkison stated he did not favor any rate increase whether it be zone, express, or school; and if he voted anything except "no", he would be sanctioning the rate increase. Councilman Price voted "aye" as the routes are needed. Mayor LaRue introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING RATE SCHEDULE OF TRANSPORTATION ENTERPRISES, INC. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Janes moved the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage TRAFFIC AROUND MEMORIAL STADIUM Councilman Johnson noted "no parking signs" along the left hand curb on San Jacinto Street had been placed for the games; yet cars park in this lane. If cars in violation were removed, there would be an additional lane. He observed there were no pedestrian control in the area, and suggested regulated crossings. Mr. Ternus, Traffic Engineer, explained this was a difficult problem, and stated parking lots were being constructed east of Red River which would help; but there will be difficulty as long as the construction around Memorial Stadium is in progress. HEARING ON AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENTS The City Manager stated through the Capital Improvements Program, the administration had been instructed to analyze a project that would place portable-type risers in the Auditorium. It was found it would be necessary to hire an engineering firm to design these risers for the Auditorium; draw specifications, and take bids for construction. After purchase of the risers at an estimated cost of $100,000, the cost of moving in and out and storage of the risers would be excessive. A study on an alternative was made that would provide for a partition under the balcony leaving 1500 seats downstairs and about 1600 in the balcony. This would allow an area so that the accoustics would be satisfactory, and permanent type seats could be erected on this raised floor. This estimated cost exclusive of any new seats would be $50,000. This plan would reduce the usability of the first floor to an extent certain activities could not be held. Spending $100,000 on temporary risers would be a poor economic expenditure for this auditorium until a final plan could be drawn to utilize all the facilities on a permanent basis. Should a Convention Center be anticipated, from two to four million dollars could be saved by spending $50,000 or $100,000 in converting the present auditorium into a real facility. Miss Sandy Hayes, Cultural Entertainment Committee, University of Texas, stated a reduction in seating would present problems, as they could not book the prime events as before, could not have season tickets, rock groups, and others. They favored using the removable risers. Mrs. Emma Blaugh, Austin Civic Ballet, protested the proposal and asked that the removable risers be reinstated. U _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS October 29, 1970 1156 Mrs. Hal Finch, Junior League of Austin, asked that the proposed permanent seating be delayed, listing several groups which would be eliminated by lack of space. Mr. Don McCullough, Texas Society of Association Executives, representing over 200 societies and associations, expressed opposition and advocated the use of temporary risers until permanent plans could be drawn and an overall convention center complex could be submitted to the voters. Mr. John Nash, President of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, read a statement suggesting that a citizens committee of groups who utilize the facilities be named, and that a nationally recognized person in this field be hired by the City to do a feasibility study before any improvements were made. Mr. Frank Erwin pointed out the many activities the Auditorium provided the University, plus State affairs such as the Inauguration. In answer to Councilman Janes' inquiry Mr. Erwin stated the University would be happy to discuss a joint operation with the City which could be used as a convention center, etc. After considerable discussion, Councilman Atkison moved the Council vote that no changes be made in the seating arrangement in the auditorium until such time as a comprehensive study had been made and brought back to this Council. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None SHOAL CREEK REPORT i C C Mr. Charles Grave, Engineer, reported that the Council had instructed that they make a long range plan for Shoal Creek for next spring; but in the meantime to consider the area in most distress for immediate correction. He explained their plan affecting three lots on which erosion had been the most severe. He pointed out what work would be done now and that to be accomplished in the spring. The cost would be about $11,000, and the three property owners had agreed to participate to the extent of $10.00 a foot in the construction of the slope or about $2,320 of the $11,000. They had an agreement for entering the property and restoring the banks. It was hoped to be under construction by December 1st. Councilman Johnson moved the Council accept the recommendation. vote: The motion, seconded by Councilman Atkison, carried by the following Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Ayes: Noes: None ANNUAL REVIEW OF OPERATION OF TAXICAB COMPANIES The City Manager stated the Council had been supplied with the annual review of five of the taxicab companies. The Deluxe Cab Company had not yet filed a report. Councilman Johnson wanted to know before they voted to extend these franchises who are and who are not complying with the ordinances covering neatness, vehicular qualifications, drivers' qualifications, etc. Councilmen Price and Atkison were concerned about the requirement of uniforms, caps, jackets, and cab inspections. They wanted a report in writing on the enforcement of the taxicab ordinance. Councilman Price asked that a check be made on Mr. Hawkins, as reports come in about his operation. Councilman Price asked that a check be made on Mr. Hawkins, as reports come in about his operation. CCC =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS- October 29, 1970 The City Manager was to give a complete report on delinquent cabs in two weeks. (November 12) LIONS CLUB PROJECT : Mr. Dan Davidson, Deputy City Manager, and Mr. Don Stence, Director of Planning and Design for the Parks and Recreation Department, presented the Lions Club Project. Mr. Davidson stated any agreement made was subject to Council approval, based on the original allocation in the budget last year to reinstall the fountains. They have agreed on an alternate project which they prefer. Mr. Stence pointed out the location in Zilker Park just east of the bathhouse area and north of Barton Springs pool. The proposal is for construction of a shelter slab for birthday parties-type situations in the play area, costing about $5,000. The other $5,000 would be for purchase of another piece of playground equipment composed of slides and climbing platforms. The remainder of the funds could be used for necessary fences, landscaping buffers, etc. The Lions Club and Parks and Recreation Department have jointly agreed that the funds could be so used if reappropriated by the Council. After detailed discussion of the proposed development, Councilman MacCorkle moved the Council accept the recommendation. The motion, seconded by Councilman Janes, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue Noes: None PUBLIC HEARING ON ESTABLISHING A ROOM TAX SET Councilman Atkison moved the Council set 9:30 A.M. November 19, as a public hearing date on the Ordinance providing for a Room Tax. It was suggested that the Chamber of Commerce notify their membership, and that hotel and motel owners be notified in some manner. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following Councilmen Atkison, Gage, Janes, Johnson, MacCorkle, Price, Mayor LaRue vote: Ayes: Noes: None BARTON CREEK LAND ACQUISITION REPORT The City Manager stated the Council had authorized the City Attorney and him to negotiate with the landowner, Mr. Andrewartha, for the Barton Creek area. It was determined there would be approximately 23 acres. They met with the representatives of the owner and started negotiations. The Attorney took the City proposal to Mr. Andrewartha to consider, and a meeting was scheduled, but the attorney was unable to reach his client and said they would contact the City later. No further word has been heard from them. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council went into Executive Session. 1. C C ว October 29, 1970 113 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS OPEN MEETING The Council resumed its business in open meeting. Councilman Janes moved the Council reject Mr. Andrewartha's offer for Barton Creek Land. The motion, seconded by Councilman Gage, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gage, Janes, MacCorkle, Mayor LaRue Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Price Out of the room at time of roll call: Councilman Atkison REPORT ON APPRAISALS OF THE BUTLER TRACT The City Manager stated he had been authorized to have the Butler Tract, the tract in which the Schools were interested, appraised. At this time only one appraisal is complete. The appraisal was $1,100,000 without access to the site, which would cost someone a lot of money to provide access. He stated it was hoped to have the other appraisal next week. He had notified the School Board of the first appraisal. ATTEST: The Council adjourned. City Clerk APPROVED Mayor