262 Austin, and to occupy said alley from March 19th to March 29th for such ригроsеs, upon the condition that said Otis Elevator Company shall pay all damages that may ensue on account of the privilege hereby extended. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Haynes and Searight, 3; nayes, none, Councilmen Avery and Nolen absent. The Council then adjourned, Heterk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, March 20, 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. Councilman Haynes moved that the reading of the Minutes of the last meetings be suspended. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none, Bids of the following firms for the building of the Water Filtration Plant were opened and read: International Filter Company of Chicago; W. E. Dozier, Austin, Texas; Bart Moore Construction Company, Waco, Texas; Smith Brothers, Inc., of Dallas, Техав; E. W. Bacharach, Kansas City, Mo; McKenzie Construction Company of San Antonio, Texas; J. F. Johnson of Austin. Councilman Haynes moved that all bids be referred to the City Engineer, C. E. Leonard, and Jno. B. Hawley, Consulting Engineer, for their report back to the Council at 2:30 P. M. Kotion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Bearight, 5; nayes, none, The Minutes of the last meeting were read and upon motion of Councilman Searight were adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The application of Ira I. Newfield to erect an electric sign on the roof of the building at 417 Congress Avenue was granted as recommended by the Safety Committee, by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. Councilman Haynes moved that the time for submitting bids for the auditing of the books of the Water and Light Department expire March 27th, 1924. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. AFTERNOON SESSION A committee composed of A. C. Baldwin, President United Charities Association, and others, appeared before the Council and made a statement as to the financial status of their budget. at. Upon the recommendation of C. E. Leonard, City Engineer, and Jno. B. Hawley Consulting Engineer, Councilman Avery moved that the bid of J. F. Johnson for the building of the Water Filtration Plant be accepted as the lowest and best bid on Item #1 as specified. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. , Upon the recommendation of C. E. Leonard, City Engineer, and Jno. B. Hawley Consulting Engineer, Councilman Avery moved that the bid of the International Filter Company of Chicago be accepted as the lowest and best bid on Item #2 covering six beds and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up proper contracts with the said J. F. Johnson and the International Filter Company of Chicago, and that the City C lerk be instructed to return certified checks to unsuccessful bidders. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Bearight, 5; nayes, none. The Council then adjourned. Jaspernely leigt best REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: i Austin, Texas. March 27th, 1924. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present; Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Sea- right, 5; absent, none. Councilman Haynes moved that the reading of the Minutes of the last meetings be suspended, Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. R. G. Mueller presented a petition asking that the name of Sidon Street be changed to Frances Avenue. Councilman Haynes moved that the petition be referred to the City Engineer and Councilman Searight for their report back to the Council. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. i. A. Ladd appeared before the Council on behalf of the IOOF and IORM and asked that the C. A. Wortham Shows be granted permission to show on East Avenue in this city from April 28th to May 3rd, inclusive. Councilman Avery moved that permit be granted. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none, Councilman Haynes introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That 25% of the ad valorem taxes collected for 1923 be and is hereby apportioned to the General Street Fund, as per Budget of 1924, and the Assessor and Collector is hereby instructed to make such apportionment of the ad valorem taxes of 1923 collected by him and for prior years. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The petition of J. A. Hutchins and other residents of 43rd Street, Hyde Park, asking that lights be installed was read and Councilman Haynes moved that same be referred to Councilman Avery. Motion prevailed by the following vote: 263