: Mr. W. F. Gohlke, Treasurer, against the valuation placed by the said Board on the old machinery of the Consumers Ice Company for assessment of taxes for 1923 having carefully examined said machinery, have recommended that on account of same being practically worn out, the valuation of $7000.00 placed by them should be reduced to $5000.00, as per rendition of the owners, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby instructed to make the change on his rolls and take credit for $2000.00, amount of reduction. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The monthly reports of Fred Sterzing, Assessor and Collector of Taxes, W. D. Walker, Dairy Inspector, A. S. Anderson, Public Weigher, Jas. H. Maxwell, Bealer Weights and Measures, and Anna R. Fuchs, Public Health Nurse, were read and ordered filed, The application of the Cargill Company to erect an electric sign was read and Councilman Avery moved that same be referred to the Safety Committee. Kotion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none, Bids of the Greenwood Company, Griffith Drug Company, and the Evans-Cox Drug Company for drugs for the City Hospital were opened and read and same were referred to Councilman Nolen to be taken up with the City Health Officer and reported ba ak to the Council. The Council then recessed, SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, March 7th, 1924. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; absent, none. Geo. C. Hawley, Chief Engineer of the State Fire Insurance Department, and J. J. Timmons appeared before the Council in the matter of a building code for the City of Austin. Councilman Avery introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; Section 1. That the Mayor be and he is hereby instructed to execute in behalf of the City of Austin, the certain contract hereinafter set out: "THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS. 1 THIS CONTRACT, made and entered into this day by and between the City of Austin, a municipal corporation, acting by W. D. Yett, its Mayor, duly authorized thereto by the City Council, first party, and John B. Hawley, a 257 258 Y resident of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, second party, witnesseth:1. That the City of Austin hereby employs John B. Hawley to formulate and draw plans and specifications for a filtration plant for the municipal water supply of said city; for remodeling the principal pumping plant thereof, and to supervise construction of such filtration plant and the remodeling of said pumping plant, thru skilled and capable Engineer-inspectors, and in person, as hereinbelow set for th: 2, John B. Hawley hereby agrees to make such examinations, measurements and analyses as may be necessary in order to formulate and draw proper plans and specifications for said filtration plant, and for remodeling said pumping plant, and to furnish the City of Austin six (6) blue print copies of all plans, and fifty printed pamphlets of all specifications, which latter shall include forms of "Notice to Contractors", and "Forme of Proposal", within forty (40) days after execution of this agreement by both parties hereto. Said Hawley further agrees to attend "letting of contract" and to assist the City Attorney in drafting contract and contractor's bond, if desired by said City Attorney. Said Hawley further agrees to furnish, and to pay the salaries of skilled and capable "Engineer-Inspectors", who shall attend on and supervise the construction of. the above mentioned works to completion, and to visit and inspect said construction, in person, at least once per 30 days, or oftener if deemed necessary by the Mayor of Austin, and to make final test of all works on completion and prior to recommendation of final acceptance; it being mutually understood between the parties hereto, that eight (8) calendar monthe shall be the maximum period of time to be allowed the Construction Contractor. Said Hawley further agrees to supervise the computation and making of "mon thi estimates" upon which payments will be made to the contractor or contractors. • Said Hawley further agrees that all plans and specifications for the Filtration Plant shall be approved by the Chief Sanitary Engineer of the Texas State Board of Health, prior to delivery of same to the City of Austin. 3. For said engineering services to be performed and furnished by John B. Hawley the City of Austin agrees to pay him the fee of five (5%) percent on the cost of the work, in the following manner, to-wit: two and one half (2) percent upon cost of the work, as evidenced by Contractor's bid, upon award of construction contract,or in event such contract be not promptly awarded, then within sixty (60) days after plans and specifications, duly approved by the above mentioned Chief Sanitary Engineer, shall have been delivered to the Mayor of Austin; two (2) percent during construction, based on "monthly estimates" to the Contractor or Contractors, and one half (1/2) percent upon completion by the Contractor or Contractors, final test and recommendation of final acceptance; it being understood, however, that no fee shall be paid said Hawley on cost of realty purchased for site of the works." SECTION 2. That this resolution shall be complete in the form in which it is finally passed, and remain on file with the City Clerk for public inspection at least one week before the final adoption thereof. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, 1 i i Councilmen Avery, Haynes and Searight, 4; nayes, Councilman Holen, The Council then recessed, SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, March 8, 1924, The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Koll call showed the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; absent, none. Councilman Haynes moved that the Austin Builders Supply Company, having offered the lowest and best bid on a car of sewer pipe, be awarded same, and Councilman Avery be authorized to make purchase of same. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes Molen and Bearight, 5; nayes, none. The Council then adjourned. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: bita terk Austin, Texas, March 13,1924. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 4; absent, Councilman Avery. The petition of J. F. Fike and others presented by Rev. Joshua Phipps, asking that the City Council build a bridge on East 13th Street, was read and ordered filed. The Minutes of the last meetings were read and Councilman Haynes moved that same be adopted, Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Counci imen Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Avery absent. in the matter of regulating domino halls The communication of Sam Sparks in the City, was read and ordered filed. The committee report on the application of Cargill Sign Company to erect an electric sign at 6th and Neches Streets was read and Councilman Searight moved that same be granted as recommended by the Safety Committee. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Avery absent. The report of the Safety Committee upon the application of Lin Gower, asking for permission to locate a gasoline filling station at 803 East 23rd Street was read and Councilman Searight moved that same be granted as recommended by the Safety Committee. Kotion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Avery absent. Councilman Haynes introduced the following resolution: 259