268 Councilman Ward introduced "An ordinance amending Title IX Chapter II Article 21 of the Revised ordinances of the City of Austin" Ordinance read the first time. Councilman Graham moved that the rule be suspended and that the ordinance be placed on its second reading. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward; nays, none. Councilman Graham moved a further suspension of the rule and the ordinance be placed on its third reading and final passage. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward; nays, none. Councilman Ward moved that the liability insurance now carried by the City on the Water, Light and Power Department be converted into compensation insurance and that the Superintendent of Parks and Public Property and the City Attorney be instructed to make such arrangements. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford, Graham, Haynes and Ward. The Council then recessed. RECESSES SESSION OF CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, October 27, 1919. The Council met with the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Alford and Haynes; Absent, Councilmen Graham and Ward. The report of the Board of Equalization was received, read and ordered filed. The Mayor was then instructed to give proper notice to the property owners of time allowed under the law for appeal to the Council from the decisions of the Board. The Council then adjourned. The report of Equalization. [Signature] City Clerk