34 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, July 13, 1922, The Council met with all members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Eyres, Haynes and Searight, 5; absent, none. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and upon motion of Councilman Copeland were adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Eyres, Haynes and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The Mayor introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE NORTH LINE OF FOURTH STREET ABUTTING LOT NO.I, BLOCK 42, ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: WHEREAS, certain facts have been presented to the City Council in reference to the supposed encroachment of the Swann Furniture Building on Lot No. I, Block 42, Original City of Austin, Texas, on Fourth Street between Congress Avenue and the alley east of Congress Avenue and as said facts presented to the Council show that this building was located on what was considered as the proper street lines at the time of its erection, and further that when the northern addition (Salvation Army Building on South of Lot 2, Block 42) was erected the City Engineer at that time recognized the now existing south wall of the three story brick building, located on Lot 1 as the north line of 4th Street and from this building line located the building on the said South of Lot 2, Block 42 (Salvation Army Building) and WHEREAS, it is shown that from the established line of the center of Third Street, which when located was established 9/10 of a foot south of what is known as the right angled line in order to more nearly fit with buildings years before constructed, that there is left between the south wall of said building on Lot No. I, Blook 42, the correct width of 80 feet for Fourth Street and 276 feet for the block between Third and Fourth Streets, also the distance being sufficient between Fourth and Fifth Streets ; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City of Austin does hereby waive any claim it has or may have against the owners of the building located on Lot No. I, Block 42, Original City of Austin, Texas, for any real or supposed encroachment on said Fourth Street, and further that the north line of Fourth Street as abutting the brick building on Lot No. I, Block 42, be and the same is hereby established as the south line of said building. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Eyres, Haynes and Searight, 5; nayes, none. J. H. Mercer appeared before the Council and asked damages on account of injuries to his car. Councilman Eyres moved that the matter be referred to Councilman Searight with full power to settle same. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Eyres, Haynes and Searight, 5 nayes, none. Councilman Haynes introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Equalization raised the valuation of the improvements on Lot 3, in Block 3 of Outlot 17, Division "0" from $300.00 to $1,000.00 for taxes of 1920 and afterwards agreed with the owner, J. H. F. Wenzel, to reduce same to the original valuation of $300.00, no additional improvements having been made to the old house thereon, but failed to note the reduction on the rolls; and WHEREAS, said Wenzel has paid the taxes on the erroneous valuation of $1,000.00, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Clerk be and he is hereby instructed to issue a warrant in favor of said Wenzel against the General Fund of the City for $15.40, amount of taxes paid on $700.00 reduction in valuation, and the Assessor and Collector is instructed to correct his rolls accordingly. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Eyres, Haynes and Searight, 5; nayes, none. Upon the recommendation of the Safety Committee the application of Charlton & Crockett for permission to erect a greasing station at the corner of 5th and Brazos Streets was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Eyres, Haynes and Searight, 5; nayes, none. Upon the recommendation of the Safety Committee, the application of Bengener Bros. to erect an iron clad warehouse in the rear of 817 Congress Avenue was granted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Eyres, Haynes and Searight, 5; nayes, none. Upon motion of Councilman Haynes the application of J. W. Hill for a refund on account of taxes was respectfully declined by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Eyres, Haynes and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The Mayor introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of $3,000.00 be and the same is hereby transferred from the item under the head of Special Appropriations payable out of the General Fund entitled "Park for South Austin", as itemized and appropriated in the City Budget for the year 1922, to the Revenue Department of the Department of Receipts, Disbursements and Accounts; and the City Auditor is hereby instructed to open an account on his books to be designated "Installation of Unit Tax System" and that said account be debited with the amount hereby above transferred. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Eyres, Haynes and Searight, 5; nayes, none. Councilman Copeland introduced the following resolution: Whereas, the Superintendent of Police and Public Safety, acting under authority of the city council, has heretofore purchased of Waite & Bartlett Manufacturing Company certain equipment for the City Hospital for the installation therein of an X-Ray plant, for the net sum of $3442.25, as shown by invoice dated April 6, 1922, and said equipment has been delivered to the city and installed for such purposes; therefore, A BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 35 36 That the sum of $3442.25 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the City Hospital Bond Fund, and the City Clerk is hereby instructed to draw a warrant for said amount payable to the order of Waite & Bartlett Manufacturing Company in full payment of said equipment as contained in said invoice, The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Eyres, Haynes and Searight, 5; nayes, none. Upon the recommendation of Sam D. Griffin, Chief of Police, Councilman Copeland nominated G. W. Jones and R. C. Carroll, colored, to act as special police- men at the first annual session of the New Hope Mission Baptist Association at the corner of East 13th and San Bernard Streets. Nominations were confirmed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Eyres, Haynes and Searight, 5; nayes, none. Councilman Copeland introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of $5,000.00 be and the same is hereby transferred from the Fire Department, under the Department of Police and Public Safety, as itemized and appropriated in the City Budget for the year 1922, to the Revenue Department of the Department of Receipts, Disbursements and Accounts, said aggregate amount being shown in said budget in the following items and amounts: Hook & Ladder Truck Company No. I: Salary of Two Laddermen at $100.00 per month for three months Engine Company No. I Salary of Two Hosemen at $100.00 per month for three months Engine Company No. 2 Salary of Two Hosemen at $100.00 per month for three months Hose Company No. I Salary of Two Hosemen at $100.00 per month for three months Hose Company No. 2 $600.00 600.00 600.00 600.00 Salary of Two Hosemen at $100.00 per month for three months, 600.00 Hose Company No. 3 Part Salary of Three Hosemen at $100.00 per month for three months200.00 Hose Company No. 4 Salary of Two Hosemen at $100.00 per month for three months Hose Company No. 5 Salary of Two Hosemen at $100.00 per month for three montho Chemical Company No, I Salary of Two Hosemen at $100.00 per month for three months 600.00 600.00 600.00 and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Auditor is hereby instructed to open an account on his books to be designated "Installation of Unit Tax System", and that said Account be debited with the aggregate amount hereby above transferred, The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Fyres, Haynes and Searight, 5; nayes, none. { i Upon the recommendation of Sam D. Griffin, Chief of Police, Councilman Copeland nominated J. H. DePew as special policeman to help enforce the bathing ordinance. Nomination was confirmed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Eyres, Haynes and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The monthly reports of Jas. H. Maxwell, Sealer of Weights and Measures, C. L. Woodward, Fire Chief, and Miss Nellie M. Hall, Secretary United Charities Association, were read and ordered filed, Councilman Copeland introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Police and Public Safety acting under authority of the City Council has heretofore contracted with Nalle & Company for certain materials and labor to be used in the City Hospital, amounting to the sum of $102.30 as shown by invoice dated June 1, 1922, and said materials and labor have been furnished to the city for such purposes; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of $102.30 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the City Hospital Bond Fund, and the City Clerk is hereby instructed to draw a warrant for said amount payable to the order of Nalle & Company in full payment for said materials and labor as contained in said invoice. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Eyres, Haynes and Searight, 5; nayes, none. Councilman Copeland introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SAJE OF MILK AND CREAM IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS THEREOF", PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON NOVEMBER 3, 1916, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK F, PAGES 657 TO 662, BOTH INCLUSIVE. The ordinance was read the first time and upon motion of Councilman Copeland the same was placed upon its second reading by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Eyres, Haynes and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The ordinance was read the second time and upon motion of Councilman Copeland, the same was placed upon its third reading and final passage, by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Eyres, Haynes and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Copeland moved that same do now finally pass. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Copeland, Tyres, Haynes and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The Council then recessed, 37