Regular meeting of the City Council : Austin,Texas March 21, 1912. The Council was called to order by the Mayor : Roll called: Present Mayor Wooldridge, Councilmen Bartholomew,Hart,Haynes & Powell 5 Absent None. . The Minutes of the last regular and subsequent recessed meetings were read and approved. The Mayor laid before the Council the report of the City Sexton for the month of February 1912 ,which was read and ordered filed. Councilman Hart presented a bid of Voss & Koock ,for a Cooking Range for the City Hospital,in which they propose to furnish Range for $ 108.35. On motion of Councilman Hart the bid was accepted and contract awarded to them for said Range by the following vote : Yeas Mayor Wooldridge, Councilmen Bartholomew,Hart Haynes & Powell 5 Nays none. The Council then recessed until this P M . Thursday March 21st P M . The Council was called to order by the Mayor with all members present. Councilman Hart presented the following resolution : It appearing to the Council that the cow of Mrs Lomax was impounded in the City poundfor which she paid the fee of $ 1.50,for her release ,and from the statement of Mrs Lomax it appears that she was sending the cow to the pasture and the person in charge had let left her for a moment and the Pound Master took her in charge.She also states that she does not allow the cow to run at large and will be more careful in the future,the Supt of Police and Public Safetyrecommends theremittance of thefine. Also, a horse belonging to Rev N B Read broke out of his lot ,was taken up by the Pound Master,and was found by Mr Read soon after the occurrence ,for which he paid the fee of $ 1.50,he says that it was an unavoidable accidentand occurred about midnight,and that he does not let his horse run at large ,the Supt of Police and Public Safety recommends the remittance of this fine. Also ,a cow belonging to J W McCoy at Sprinkle ,which broke out of her pasture and came to the City and was placed in the pound,the Supt of Police and Public Safety recommends the remittance of this fee; therefore, Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin : That the fees above set out be and they are hereby remitted and said sums of money being still in the hands of the Clerk of the Corporation Court,said Officer is hereby authorized to pay the same to the respective parties. The resolution was adopted by the following vote : Yeas Mayor Wooldridge, Councilmen Bartholomew,Hart ,Haynes & Powell 5 Nays none. The Mayor laid before the Council a report from the City Engineer as to Paving assess-ment on Brazos Street .also , A report of the City Engineer as to Paving Assessment on Colorado Street.also, A report from the City Engineer as to Paving Assessment on 8th Street. The resolution was read and on motion further consideration of same was postponed until 10 O'clock A M Friday March 22nd 1912,and made the special order for that time. The Council then recessed until 10 O'clock A M tomorrow. --- Page break --- 106 . Austin, Texas March 22nd 1912. JMC Bartholomew The Council was called to order by the Mayor with all members present.C.W.5 The Mayor laid before the Council the following report: Austin, Texas, March 15th 1912. Report of City Engineer as to paving assessment on Brazos street. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Austin. Gentlemen: I herewith submit to you my report as to improvements upon Brazos street in this City between the North property line of fourth stre and north property line of seventh street as follows:towit: I estimate the total cost of the said improvements in accordance with the contract and specifications therefor at the sum of $ 14,142.70. I estimate the cost of said improvements to owners of abutting property per front foot at $ 7.59 1/3. The above estimate includes excavation to the depth of seven inches (7") this being the thickness of the Bitulithic pavement,additional excavation to be paid for by the City. The names of the persons ,estates or corporations owning property on the portion of the said street to be improved,with a description of their properties, and amounts payable by each owner,are as follows: towit: Brazos street from north property line of fourth street to north property line of seventh street ,to be paved with Bitulithic - . Roadway 50' in width . Each abutter to pay for width from curb to center -30' Cost per square yard, $ 2.278. Cost per front foot each abutter ,$ 7.59 1/3. Engineer report Paving Brazos St. Property owner. Description of property, frontage in feet Area Sq Yds Cost P J Lawless, Trustee, Lot 1, Block 41, .128,00 .426.57 $ 971.95 E M Scarbrough .12, .41, 128,00 .426.57 $ 971.95 F Heierman & Bro 7.& 8-E 1/2 .42, 92,00 .306.57 .698.59 Dr R J Brackenridge 9& 10 .42, 92,00 .306.57 .698.59 A F & J A Martin 11& 12, 42, 92.00, .306.57, 698.59 Monroe Miller estate, J H Ribinson Ext 1, .57, 128, .426.57 971.95 Mrs M F Jones & Husband 12, .57, .128.00 .426.57 971.95 Mrs M F Pope 7&8(E½) .56, 92.00 .306.57 698.59 John Bremond 9&10, .56, 92.00 .306.57 698.59 Mrs T Martin's Heirs 11, .56, 46, .153.33 349.29 Mrs Mina Govers & H'rs August Govers 12, .56, 46.00 .153.33 349.29 Mrs M F Pope 1, .68, 128.00 .426.57 971.95 Geo Fiegel Sr 12, .68, 128.00, .426.57, 971.95 Jos Nalle 7&8 (E½) .69, 92.00 .306.57 698.59 Driskill Hotel Co 9,10,11& 12 .69, 184, .613.34 1,397.19 City of Austin a/p Intersections Alley bet 4th & 5th sts 20'x 40' .20.00 88.89, 202.50 Alley bet 5th & 6th sts .20'x 40' .20'.00'40' 88.89 202.50 Alley bet 6th & 7th sts .20'x 40' .20'-40--- 88.89 205.50 7th street intersection 80x40' 80, 577.78 1,315.19 Total .6164.49 14142.70 --- Page break --- .The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: Resolution Approving City Engineer's report concerning improvements on Brazos street in the City of Austin,and directing a hearing to property owners concerning the assessment for a part of the cost of such improvements against them and their property, fixing a time for said hearing and directing that a notice be given to said property owners concerning the said hearing. Whereas, the City Council of the City of Austin has heretofore determined to improve Brazos street from the north property line of East fourth street to the north property line of East seventh street by paving the same with the Bitulithic pavement upon gravel concrete foundation with concrete gutters along curb lines and necessary excavations, and has adopted specifications for said work,and has entered into contract for the same withthe Texas Bitulithic Company a Corporation;and, Whereas, theCity Engineer of the City of Austin has this day filed his report in writ-ting with the City Council,showing the total cost of the said improvementsupon the said street,the amount per front foot of abutting property to be paid by the owners thereof and also the names of persons ,estates or corporations owning property abut-ting on said improvement,with a description of their property and a statement of the total amount payable by each of said owners for said improvements;and, Whereas, the City Council has examined the said report and finds thesame correct; and Whereas, the necessity exists that a portion of the cost of said improvement should be assessed against said property owners and their property,subject to the terms of the Charter of the City and the ordinance in such cases made and provided,and after the notice and hearing provided by said Charter and ordinance,Now Therefore, Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin: 1. That the saidreport of the City Engineer be and the same is hereby approved and adopted. 2. That a portion of the cost of the making the said improvements shall be assessed against said owners of property abutting on Brazos street in the City of Austin, between its intersection with east fourth street and its intersection of-with east seventh street ,and against the said property; that the said assessment shall be made at the rate of $ 7.59 1/3 per front foot of such property,in accordance with the " front foot rule or plan " in proportion as the frontage of each owner on said street is to the whole frontage to be improvedprovided, that if said rule of apportionment shall appear to the Council to be unjustor unequal in any particular case,or to result in an assessment in excess of the benefits received through said improvement by any own owner or his property,the City Council shall adopt such rule or apportionment as shall shall effect substantial equality and justice between said property owners,considering benefits received by and burdens imposed upon said owners,and that in no event shall any assessment be made in excess of the actual benefits received by the owners of said property through the enhanced value thereof by means of said improvement. 3. That a hearing shall be given before the Council to said property owners on the 4th day of April ,1912,at 10 O'clock A M ,at the Council chamber in the City Hall in the the City of Austin,Texas,; at which hearing said property owners,their agents or Attorneys ,shall be fully and fairly heard as to all matters concerning the said improvements or as toany irregularity or invalidity in the proceedings with reference there -to,or as to the amount ,or thereof,if any, to their property,and as to the assessment proposedto be made against them and their property,and as to any other matter or thing connected therewith .At which hearing the said owners shall have the right to produce witnesses and testimony, and which hearing shall be adjourned from time to time and from day to day until all are fully heard,and all matters in connection with the said improvementand assessment fully ascertained; that after the said hearing shall be closed,said City Council will proceed to assess against owners of property upon said street. --- Page break --- 108 street, and their property who shall agree with said Council upon the said assessments, such sums as may be so agreed upon and determined as provided by the Charter of the City and the said ordinance; that as to any such property owner who may not so agree, the City Council will, after said hearing, appoint a commission to determine said assessments, and will take such furthe steps in the ascertainment thereof as are provided by the Charter and ordinance. 4. That the Superintendent of Streets and Public Improvements of the City o of Austin is hereby directed to give notice hereof to the said property owne their agents and Attorneys, by publication of a copy of this resolution no not less than twice in the Austin Statesman , a daily paper of general circulation in the City of Austin, the first publication to be not less then five days prior to the date of said hearing; and in addition thereto said officer is hereby directed to give written notice of said hearing by posting a copy hereof to each of the said owners , if their address be known or if unknown, then to their agent or attorney , if known; said copies to be deposited in the Post Office at the City of Austin not less than five days p prior to the date set for the said hearing; that the said notice by posting shall be only cumulative of and in addition to said notice by publication, which notice by publication shall be a sufficient and legal notice. 5. That this resolution shall take effect from and after ith passage. The Resolution was adopted by the following vote : Yeas Mayor Wooldridge, Councilmen Bartholomew, Hart, Haynes & Powell 4 Nays-none. Absent Councilman Bartholomew 1 Councilman Powell presented the following report from the City Engineer: Austin, Texas, March 18th 1912. Engineers report- Paving Colorado St Report of City Engineer as to paving assessment on Colorado street. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Austin: Gentlemen: I herewith submit to you my report as to improvements upon Colorado street in this City between the north property line of 4th street and the north property line of 7th street as follows, to-wit: I estimate the total cost of said improvements to owners of abutting property per front foot of such abutting property at $ 7.59 1/3. The above estimate include excavation to the depth of seven inches (7"), this being the thickness of the Bitulithic pavement ,additional excavation to be paid for by the City. The names of the persons, estates or corporations owning property on the portion of the said street to be improved , with a description of their proper -ties, and amounts payable by each owner are as follows,-to-wit: Colorado street from north property line of 4th street to the north property line of 7th street, to be paved with Bitulithic. Roadway 60' in width Each abutter to pay for width from curb to center-30' Coast per square yard , $2.278. Cost per front foot for each abutter , $ 7.59 1/3. Property owner, Description of property. .Lot No, Block No, Frontage in feet, Area Sq Yds, Cost, Phillip Hatzfeld estate A E Hatzfeld & P J Lawless Extra S ½ 10&all of 43, 115, .383.33 $ 873.23 11& 12. --- Page break --- 169 Proporty owner, Description of property, Frontage in foot, Area Sq yds Cost . . Lot No, Block No, S W Tel & Tel Co . N ½ 10, .43, .23, 76.67 $ 174.65 L J Story 9, 43, 46, 153.33 349.29 Mrs A O Watson, 8, 43, 46, 153.33, 349.29 Herman Becker 7, 43, 46, 153.33 349.29 C M Cabinass S ½ 6, 44, 64, 213.33 485.97 - Mary P &Walter Taylor N½6, 44, 64, .213.33, 485.97 A J Zilker & Wife(Ida) 7, 44, 128, 426.67 971.95 S E Rosengren, W ⅓ 12, 55, 46, 153.33, 349.29 J H Robertson W ⅔ of 11, 55, 46, 1 53.33 349.29 A S Burleson 10, 55, 46, 156.33, 349.29 Mrs R W Castleman 7,8 & 9, 55, 138, : 460.00 1,047.88 Southwestern Investment Co6 ( S 58') 54, 68, : 226.67 516.35 Jos Stumpf 6,( N 60') 54, 60, 200.00 455.60 Mrs M S Pendexter, E ½ 7, 54, 1 28, 426.67, 971.95 City of Austin Account P O property 9,10.11& 12 70, 184, 613.34 1,397.19 Lone Star Chapter No 6. Royal Arch Masons W ⅔ 1/3 ,7&8 70., 92, 306.67, 698.59 Henry Petri 6, 71., 128, 426.67 971.95 Austin Lodge No 201 B P O,7, 71, 128, 426.67, 971.95 intersections: Alley bet 4th & 5th street 20, 88.89, 202.49 Fifth street 80, 600, 1,355.80 Alley bet 5th & 6th street 20, 88.89, 202.49 Alley bet 6th & 7th street 20, 88.89 202.49 Seventh street 80, 5 88.89, 1,240.23 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Total, 6751.11 1533347 Councilman Powell presented the following resolution : Resolution approving City Engineer's report concerning improvements of Colorado street in the City of Austin ,and directing a hearing to property owners concerning the assessment for a part of the cost of such improvements against them and their property,fixing a time for said hearing and directing that a notice be given to said property owners con-cerning the said hearing. Whereas, the City Council of the City of Austin has heretofore determined to improve Colorado street in said City from the north property line of west fourth street to the north property line of west seventh street ,by paving; the same with the Bitulithic pavement upon gravel concrete foundation with concrete gutters along curb line and necess-sary excavation and has adopted specifications for said work,and has entered into contract for the same with the Texas Bitulithic Company ,a corporation;and, Whereas, the City Engineer of the City of Austin has this day filed his report in writing with the City Council,showing the total cost of said improvement upon the said street, the amount per front foot of abutting property to be paid by the owners thereof, and also the names of persons,estates or corporations owning property abutting on said improvements,with a description of their property and a statement of the total amount payable by each of said owners for said improvements; and Whereas, the City Council has examined the said reports and finds the same correct;and, Whereas, the necessity exists that a portion of the cost of said improvement should be --- Page break --- 170 . assessed against said property owners and their property, subject to the terms of the Charter of the City and the ordinances in such cases made and provided, and after the notice and hearing provided by said Charter and ordinance ; Now Therefore: Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin : 1. That the said report of the City Engineer be and the same is hereby approved and adopted. 2. That a portion of the cost of making the said improvements shall be assessed against the owners of property abutting on Colorado street in the City of Austin between its intersection of west fourth street and its inter-section with west seventh street ,and against the said property; that the said assessment shall be made at the rate of $ 7.59 1/3 per front foot of such property in accordance with the " front foot plan or rule " in propor-tion as the frontage of each owner on said street is to the whole frontage of such owner on said street is to the whole frontage to be improved ; provided, that if this rule of apportionment shall appear to the Council to be unjust or unequal in any particular case ,or to result in an assess-ment in excess of the benefits received through said improvement by any owner or his property ,the City Council shall adopt such rule of apportion-ment as shall effect substantial equality and justice between said property owners, considering benefits received and burdens imposed upon said owners, and that in no event shall any assessment be made in excess of the actual benefits received by the owners of said property through the enhanced value thereof by means of the said improvement. 3. That a hearing shall be given before the Council to said property owners on the 4th day of April ,1912, in the City of Austin,Texas;at which hearing said property owners their agents or Attorneys ,shall be fully and fairly heard as to all matters concerning the said improvements,or any irregularity or invalidity in the proceedings with reference thereto,or as to the ben-efits thereof, if any, to their property,and as to the assessment proposal to be made against them and their property,and as to any other matter or thing connected therewith.At which hearing the said ownersshall have the right to produce witnesses and testimony, and which hearing shall be adjourn-ed from time to time and from day to day until all are fully heard,and all matters in connection with the said improvement and assessment fully ascertained; that after the said hearing shall be closed ,said City Council will proceed to assess against owners of property upon said street and their property ,who shall agree with the Council upon the said assessments, such sums as may be agreed upon and determined,by the Charter of the City and thesaid ordinance; that as to any such property owner who may not so agree with the City Council will ,after said hearing,appoint a commission to determine said assessments,and will take such further steps in the ascer-tainment thereof as are provided by the City Charter and ordinance. 4. That the Superintendent of Streets and Public Improvements of the City of Austin is hereby directed to give notice hereof to the said property owners ,their agents and attorneys,by publication of a copy of this resolu-tion not less than twice in the Austin Statesman,a daily publication of general circulation in the City of Austin ,the first publication to be notless than five days prior to the date of the said hearing; and in addition thereto said Officer is hereby directed to give written notice of said hearing by posting a copy hereof to each of said owners if their address be known ,or if unknown ,then to their Agent of(or) Attorney ,if known, said --- Page break --- 171 .said copies to be deposited in the Post Office at the City of Austin not less than five days prior to the date set for the said hearing;that the said notice by posting shall be cumulative of and in addition to said notice by publication, which notice by publication shall be a sufficient and legal notice. 5. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. The resolution was passed by the following vote : Yeas Mayor Woolridge, Councilmen Hart, Haynes & Powell 4 Absent Councilman Bartholomew 1 Councilman Powell presented the following report from the City Engineer: Austin,Texas, March 15th 1912. Report of City Engineer as to paving assessment on eighth street. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of the City of Austin : Gentlemen : I herewith submit to you my report as to improvements upon eighth street in this City between the west line of Congress Avenue and the east curb line of Colorado street,as follows,to-wit: Engineer's report Paving [illegible] I estimate the total cost of the said improvements in accordance with the contract and specifications therefor at the sum of $ 5,543.10. I estimate the cost of the said improvements to owners of abutting property per front foot of such abutting property at $ 7.59 1/3. The above estimates include excavationto the depth of seven inches (7"),this being the thickness of the Bitulithic pavement ,additional excavation to be paid for by the City. The names of the persons ,estates or corporations owning property on the portion of the said street to be improved,with a description of their properties,and amounts pay -able by each owner ,are as follows,to-wit: Eighth street from west line of Congress Avenue to east curb line of Colorado street, to be paved with Bitulithic. Roadway 60' in width. Each abutter to pay for width from curb to center-30' Cost per Square Yard , $ 2.278. Cost per front foot each abutter ,$ 7.59 1/3. Property owner, Description of property, Frontage in feet ,Area Sq Yds Cost Lot No, Block No, Mrs M S Pendexter 1, 98, 150.00, 533.33 $1,214.93 City of Austin 12, 98, 150.00, 533.33 1,214.93 Fannie Montgomery Davis 6-(N30') 83, .150.00 533.33 1,214.93 E T Moore 7 (E 60') 83, 60.00 200.00 455.60 Edwin Bowen 7 (W 100') 83, 100.00 333.33, 759.32 City of Austin, Account intersections Alley West of Congress Avenue 20x80, . 20.00 166.67 379.57 E Sidewalk Colorado street .20 x 60, 20.00 . 133.33, 303.72 Total 2433.32 $5,543.10 Councilman Powell offered the following resolution : Resolution approving City Engineer's report concerning improvements on West eighth street in the City of Austin, and directing a hearing to property owners concerning the assessment for a part of the cost of such improvementsagainst them and their prop-erty,fixing a time for said hearing and directing that a notice be given to said prop- -erty owners concerning the said hearing. Whereas, the City Council of the City of Austin has heretofore determined to improve West eighth street in said City from the west property line of Congress Avenue --- Page break --- . to the West property line of Colorado street, by paving the same with the Bitulithic pavement upon gravel concrete foundation with concrete gutters alon curb lineand necessary excavation, and has adopted specifications for said work,and has entered into contract for the same with the Texas Bitu-lithic Company,a corporation; and, Whereas, the City Engineer of the City of Austin has this day filed his rep -port in writing with the City Council,showing the total cost of the said improvements upon the said street,the amount per front foot of abutting propertyto be paid by the owners thereof and also the names of persons, estates and corporations owning property abutting on said improvement,with a description of their property and a statement of the total amount pay-able by each of said owners for said improvements;and, Whereas, the City Council has examined the said report and finds the same correct; and, Whereas, the necessity exists that a portion of the cost of said improvement should be assessed against said property owners and their property,subject to the terms of the Charter of the Cityand the ordinance in such cases made and provided ,and after the notice of hearing provided for by said Charter and ordinance,Now Therefore , Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin : 1 . That the said report of the Engineer be and the same is hereby approv and adopted . 2 . That a portion of the cost of [illegible] making the said improvements shall b be assessed against the owners of property abutting on West Eighth Street in the City of Austin,between its intersection with Congress Avenue and its intersection with Colorado street,and against the said property; that the assessment shall be made at the rate of $ 7.59 1/3,per front foot of such property,in accordance with the " front foot plan or rule " in propos -tion as the frontage of each owner on said street is to the whole frontag of each owner on said streetin and to the whole frontage to be improved; provided ,that if said rule of apportionment shall appear to the Council to be unjust or unequal in any particular case,or to result in an assess-ment in excess of the benefits received through said improvement by the owner of his property,the City Council shall adopt such rule of apportion-ment as shall effect substantial equality and justice between said prope -erty owners,considering benefits received and burdens imposed upon said owners,and that in no event shall any assessment be made in excess of the actual benefits thereof by means of said improvement. 3 . That a hearing shall be given before the Council to said property owners on the 4th day of April 1912, at 10 O'clock ,A M at the Council chamber in the City Hall,in the City of Austin,Texas, ; at which hearing said property their agents or attorneys ,shall be fully and fairly heard as to all matters concerning the said improvement,or any irregularity or invalidity in the proceedings with reference thereto,or as to the benefits thereof ,if any to their property,and as to the assessment proposed to be made against them and their property,asnd as to any other matter or thingc connected therewith. At which hearing the said owners shall have the right to produce witnesses and testimony ,and which hearing shall be adjourned from time to time and from day to day until all are fully heard,and all matters in connection with the said improvementand assessment fully ascer-tained ;that after the said hearing shall be closed ,said City Council wl will proceed to assessagainst owners of property upon said streetand their property who shall agree with said Council upon the said assessments. --- Page break --- 173 . such sums as may be so agreed upon and determined as provided by the Charter of the City and the said ordinance; that as to. any such property owners who may not so agree,the City Council will ,after such hearing, appoint a commission to determine said assessment and will take such further steps in the ascertainment hereof as are provided by the City Charter and ordinances. 4. That the Superintendent of Streets and Public Improvements of the City of Austin is hereby directed to give notice hereof to the said property owners ,their agents and attorneys, by publication of a copy of this resolution not less than twice in the Austin Statesman ,a daily paper of general circulation in the City of Austin,the first publication to be not less than five days prior to the date of said hearing;and in addition thereto said officer is hereby directed to give written notice of said hearing by posting a copy hereof to each of the said owners if their address be known, o r if unknown, then to their agent or attorney ,if known.; said copies to be deposited in the Post Office at the City of Austin not less than five days prior to the date set for the said hearing, that the said notice by posting shall be only cumulative of and in addition to said notice by publication,which notice by publication shall be sufficient and legal notice. 5. Thatthis resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. The resolution was adopted by the following vote : Yeas Mayor Wooldridge, Councilmen Hart, Haynes & Powell 4 Absent Councilman Bartholomew 1 [illegible] Councilman Powell offered the following resolution : A resolution ordering the construction of certain sidewalks and curbs on Brazosstreet in the City of Austin : The resolutionwas read and laid over until the next regular meeting. The Council then recessed subject to call . Austin, Monday March 26th 1912. The Council was called to order by the Mayor with all members present. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution : It appearing to the City Council of the City of Austin that the surplus, if any, to be realized at the carnival to be held in this City from the 8th to the 15th of April , 1912, will be donated to local charities ; and it further appearing to the City Council that this carnival is an occasion for Public Health ,recreation and pleasure;therefore, Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin : That the water, light and power needed upon the occasion of this carnival for shows to be exhibited, and they are hereby donated for the use of said carnival. It is stipulated ,however, that all actual cost incurred by the City for material used and labor supplied in installing service fo r said carnival shall be paid by the carnival Association. The resolution was adopted by the following vote : Yeas Mayor Wooldridge, Councilmen [illegible] Hart, Haynes & [illegible] 3 Nay's. Councilmen Bartholomew & Powell 2 Councilman Bartholomew moved that $ 25.00 be appropriated out of the Earnings fund of the Water,Light and Power Department as compensation for damages sustained by the family of P Thomson in an accident occurring during the month of January 1912,on Comal street near intersection with 13th street. The resolution was adopted by the following vote : Yeas Mayor Wooldridge, Councilmen Bartholomew,Hart,Haynes & Powell 5 Nays none. Water Light Power for Carnival Donated Damages P. Thompson --- Page break --- 174 H C Cross appointed Inspector Weights & Measures Tom Smith building Permit Balcony Assessment Isaac Joseph reduced Assessment R P Whitaker corrected --- Page break --- The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Yeas Mayor Wooldridge, Councilmen Bartholomew, Hart, Haynes & Powell 5 Nays none. Councilman Haynes offered the following resolution: Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin: That whereas there appears assessed for the taxes of 1911, against M H Reed $4,000.00 in notes of Paul Berghaus, and Whereas, Mr Reed has presented copy of transfer of said note dated August 15th 1910, to Mrs Laura Turner, Trustee for Mrs R H Evans ,showing that Mr Reed was not the owner of said notes on Jany 1st 1911, Therefore Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin: That the City Assessor and Collector be and is hereby authorized to cancel the assessment of said notes against M H Reed and take credit therefor. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Yeas Mayor Wooldridge, Councilmen Bartholomew, Hart, Haynes & Powell 5 Nays none. The Council then recessed subject to call. Austin, March 27th 1912. The Council was called to order by the Mayor with all members present. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin: That a temporary permit be and is hereby granted to G Flury, as agent for the owner or owners thereof, to install and maintain an electric light sign over the iron rail at the east end of the stairway leading to the basement of the Littlefield Building. Said sign is to extend a bout three and one-half ( 3 ½ ) feet from the property line, and to be about Two (2) feet by three and one-half ( 3 ½ ) feet in its dimensions. The words " BAR and BILLIARDS" are to be placed thereon in electric lights. The work done under the permit hereby granted must be done under the supervision and with the approval of the City Engineer, and the permit hereby granted is to be deemed strictly temporary, and subject to revocation at any time at the pleasure of the City Council. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Yeas Mayor Wooldridge, Councilmen Bartholomew, Hart, Haynes & Powell 5 Nays none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin: That the City Attorney and his Associates in the cause, Messrs Gregory, Batts & Brooks, be and they are hereby authorized and instructed to file suit in the District Court of Travis County, Texas, to procure in behalf of the Citizens of Austin a revision of the Fire Insurance rates promulgated by the Fire Rating Board in its last schedule of fire rates for this City. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Yeas Mayor Wooldridge, Councilmen Bartholomew, Hart, Haynes & Powell 5 Nays none. 175 Assessment MH Reed Corrected G Flury Electric Sign City Attorney Instructed to file Suit for Reduc- tion in rates --- Page break --- 176 Decoration Five Convention Councilman Hart offered the following resolution: Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin: That the sum of one hundred and ten ($ 110.00) dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated for decorating the City during the annual meeting of the the Fireman's annual convention to be held May 14th to 17th , inclusive. Said sum to be paid out of the Miscellaneous appropriation of the Fire Department. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Yeas Mayor Wooldridge, Councilmen Bartholomew, Hart, Haynes & Powell 5 Nays none. Fines in Corporation Councilman Hart offered the following resolution : Court remitted Appealed Cases It appearing to to the City Council from itemized statements hereto attached, Costs paid and made a part hereof that the following fines and cost in cases appealed from the Corporation Court to the County court, embracing their certain amounts due the County Court: No 2236, The State of Texas vs Willie Waltz $ 94.90 Out of which there is due the County $ 47.75 No 3336, The State of Texas vs Rort McCartha 70.30 Out of which is due the County 28.00 3349, The State of Texas vs Tom Haswell 88.15 Out of which there is due the County 29.15 3335, The State of Texas vs Wash Williams 63.45 Out of which there is due the County 36.15 Total $ 316.80 $ 141.05 That said sum of $ 316.80 has been paid into the City Treasury and was a settlement in full in said Cases, except the case against Tom Haswell. In that case the total amount due by him was $ 105.65, of this amount he paid in cash the sum of $ 88.15, worked out on the County Road $ 9.00, for which he is entitled to credit, leaving a balance of $ 7.50 unpaid for which amount the City Marshal recommends a remittance ; therefore, Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Austin : That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant in favor of the County Clerk of the County of Travis for said sum of $ 141.05, in payment of the amount due said County in the above numbered and styled causes, and further ordered that the remainder of the fine against the defendant Tom Haswell of $ 7.50 be and is hereby remitted. The resolution was adopted by the following vote : Yeas Mayor Wooldridge, Councilmen Bartholomew, Hart, Haynes & Powell 5 Nays none. The Council then adjourned. J. R. [illegible] City Clerk.