• Water and Electric Infrastructure: The Mayor was authorized to meet with County Commissioners about installing water pipes and electric wires across the Colorado Bridge, addressing critical utility expansion needs.
• Street Paving Approved: West 6th Street paving project moved forward with council approval, marking progress on the city's road improvements.
• Public Facility Repairs: The council allocated funds for repairs to the West Austin Fire Hall and the Hospital, prioritizing essential public services.
• Budget Appropriations: Multiple spending measures passed, including $188 for transit services (Walter Tips bill) and funds to purchase equipment from Brandt.
• Delayed Auto Regulations: A proposed automobile ordinance was postponed, suggesting early regulatory debates about the new technology in Austin.
Full Transcript
Petitions & a five pound fees. refused Merchants & Citizens Council employees of the City to pay bills Automobile ordinance postponed Mayor authorized and directed to see County Commissioners Court in regard to laying water pipes & electric wires across Colorado Bridge approx for repairs West Austin Fire Hall Repairs at Hospital The ordinance was read the second time laid over until next meeting Approv Paving W 6th Street The ordinance was read the second time laid over until next meeting
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378 approp to purchase Brandt .Yeas Mayor Wooldridge,Councilmen Bartholomew,Gracy,Hart & Powell 5 Nays none. The ordinance was read the second time and laid over until the next regular meeting. By Councilman Powell an ordinance appropriating the sum of $ $ 188.00 for the purpose of payingbill of Walter Tips for Transit. The ordinance was read the first time and the rule suspended and the ordinance placed on its second reading by the following vote : Yeas Mayor Wooldridge,Councilmen Bartholomew,Gracy,Hart & Powell 5 Nays None . The ordinance was read the second time and laid over until the next regular meeting . On motion the Council adjourned. G. O. Johnson City Clerk.