418 Councilman Searight introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING EAST LINE OF RIO GRANDE STREET BETWEEN SIΧΤΗ AND FIFTH STREETS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the east line of Rio Grande Street from Sixth to Fifth Streets be and the same is hereby established as the continuation of the east line of Rio Grande Street from Sixth to Seventh Streets as now established by the west line of Maerki's brick building and fence line of said block. 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 John Pfeffer, City Sexton, C. L. Woodward, Chief of the Fire Department, Jas. H. Maxwell, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Miss Nell M. Hall, Secretary of the United Charities, were read and ordered filed. Councilman Avery moved that the fine of Five Dollars assessed against Vernon Rumsey for violating the traffic ordinance be remitted. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery and Searight, 3; nayes, Councilman Haynes and Nolen. The Council then adjourned. Hornsby : Lauty REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, April 23, 1925. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Maynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; absent, none. The Minutes of the regular meetings of April 9th and 16th were read and same were adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. Upon the recommendation of D. J. Pickle, Judge of the Corporation Court of the City of Austin, Councilman Avery moved that the fine and costs, amounting to $12.80, imposed upon Edward Jones Hearne, Colored, in the Corporation Court for malicious mischief, be remitted. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. Upon the recommendation of J. N. Littlepage, City Marshal, Councilman Nolen moved that the fine and costs, amounting to $12.80, assessed against C. P. Hunt for the charge of speeding be remitted. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The monthly reports of John Pfeffer, City Sexton, and Robt. Rockwood, Fire Marshal, were read and ordered filed. Councilman Haynes introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, by the operation heretofore of the incinerator plant of the City of Austin, damage by fire was caused to the tenant house of J. P. Schneider, situated at 411 West 2nd Street, City of Austin; and WHEREAS, it has heretofore been agreed by and between the City and said Schneider that said damages should be settled by arbitration; and ↓ WHEREAS, J. B. Webb was heretofore appointed by the City and James Belger was heretofore appointed by said J. P. Schneider to determine the award of damages, and said arbitrators have reported that said damges amounted to $720.00; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of $720.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of General Fund for the purpose of paying said damages, and a warrant for said sum is authorized to be issued, payable out of said fund to the order of J. P. Schneider, and the City Clerk is authorized to deliver to said Schneider said warrant upon the delivery to said Clerk of a full receipt and release of said damages. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. Bids for codifying the city ordinances from the following firms were opened and read: June 0. Harris; Harris Bell and W. T. Williams; Anna I. Sandbo and Pauline R. Frank; Oofer and Cofer. The following resolution, after having been read at the regular meeting, April 16th, 1925, and laid over for one week, came up for final consideration: Whereas, the Budget for the City of Austin, Texas, for the year A.D. 1925, which said budget was adopted by the City Council on the 26th day of March, A. D. 1925, contains and carries an item of $6,000.00 (being two items of $3,000.00 each) for the purpose of codifying the ordinances of the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make arrangements for and enter into a contract with competent attorneys to do said work of codification, and have reached an agreement with Robert E. Cofer and John D. Cofer, of Austin, Texas, attorneys composing the firm of Cofer & Cofer to do said work for the sum of $6,000.00; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. That the City of Austin by and through its duly qualified officers, the City Council of the City of Austin, acting by and under the authority invested in it by the Charter of the City of Austin, hereby agrees to and does hereby employ Robert E. Cofer and John D. Cofer, of Austin, Texas, attorneys composing the firm of Cofer & Cofer, to prepare the codification of the ordinances of the City of Austin as provided for in the budget of the City of Austin, Texas, for the year A. D. 1925, which said budget was adopted by the City Council on the 26th day of March, A. D. 1925, according to the terms and conditions as set forth in this resolution and contract. 2. That the City of Austin by and through its duly qualified officers as aforesaid hereby agrees and promises to pay to the said Robert E. Cofer and John D. Cofer, composing the firm aforesaid, the sum of Six thousand and no/100 Dollars ($6,000.00) for their services in the preparation of the said codification of the ordinances of the City of Austin; that said sum of $6,000.00 shall be due and payable as follows: The sum of $1500.00 cash 419 420 upon the taking effect of this resolution and contract, and the balance in 8 installments of $562.50 each, the first of said installments to be due and payable first day of June, A. D. 1925, and one to be due and payable on the first day of each month thereafter until all the installments have been paid. 3. That the said Robert E..Cofer and John D. Cofer have agreed to and shall prepare said codification of the ordinances of the City of Austin, revising the existing ordinances of the City of Austin, in all respects in such a manner as, in their opinion, will render the ordinances most concise, plain and intelligible. In making the revision, they may make such changes in arrangement, wording, and phraseology, whether by omission or addition, as may be essential to express the meaning of the ordinances in simple, plain and concise terms. They shall omit all obsolete ordinances and all ordinances which have been declared void or unconstitutional by the appellate courts of this State or the United States. They may harmonize existing ordinances and parte thereof where in conflict. And they shall keep and present to the Council of the City of Austin an accurate record of all changes, additions, and omissions made. The said Robert E. Cofer and John D. Jofer shall prepare said codification for printing and present the same to the proper officers of the City of Austin in a form and manner, ordinarily proper and customary in the preparation of said character of work. When the City of Austin shall have adopted said codification and made arrangements for the printing of same, the said Robert E. Cofer and John D. Cofer have agreed to and shall direct and oversee the printing of same and carefully proof read all copy, and approve the printed copies as finally prepared by the printer. And in the entire work provided for herein they shall generally do and perform such work of codification in such proper form and manner as such work is ordinarily and customarily performed. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Haynes and Searight, 3; nayes, Councilmen Avery and Nolen, 2. The communication of Sam Sparke, President Texas Bank & Trust Company, with reference to certain personal property, claiming that same is exempt. was read and Councilman Haynes moved that same be referred to the City Attorney for his report back to the Council. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolan and Bearight, 5; nayes, none. The application of Carl Stengel, asking permission to erect a drive-in filling station at 2205 East 23rd Street, was read and Councilman Searight moved that same be referred to the Safety Committee. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SUBSECTION (g) OF SECTION 10 OF THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC ON THE STREETS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, OUMULATIVE OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ORDAINED, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES." The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Haynes moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on its second reading. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Hayпев, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Haynes 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 Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Haynes moved that same be finally passed. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Avery, Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 5; nayes, none. The Council then wcessed until 3:30 Ρ. Μ. AFTERNOON SESSION Richard Yett, Attorney for John Darter, appeared before the Council and asked that a report be made upon the claim of said Darter for damages by reason of overflowed lands. Councilman Haynes moved that the Mayor be authorized to enter into a contract with Cofer & Cofer, Attorneys, for codifying the ordinances of the City of Austin, and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up contract for same. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Haynes and Searight, 3; nayes, Councilmen Avery and Nolen. The Council then adjourned. Goerspo sty REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, April 30, 1925. 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 Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Haynes moved that same be adopted. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Haynes, Nolen and Bearight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Avery absent. Councilman Nolen moved that the fine assessed against A. W. Vogt, in the amount of $12.80, be remitted, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue warrant to cover same. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Counoilmen Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Avery absent. The proposition of W. H. Brandt to lease property for use of dog pound was read and Councilman Haynes moved that same be referred to Councilman Nolen. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes Mayor Yett, Councilmen Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Avery absent. The resignation of Judge D. J. Pickle, Recorder, was read and Councilman Haynes moved that the resignation be accepted. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Yett, Councilmen Haynes, Nolen and Searight, 4; nayes, none, Councilman Avery absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following communication of 421