resolution covering same. Mayor McFadden moved that the general plan for the extension of natural gas high pressure lines in various parts of the city, as submitted by the Austin Gas Company, be adopted, and the City Attorney directed to draw resolution covering the matter and submit same to the Council. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. City Manager Johnson laid before the Council a number of applications of the Austin Gas Company to extend gas lines and Mayor McFadden moved that the permits be granted and the City Attorney directed to draw resolution granting same. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Mueller moved that the City Manager be authorized to pay the reward of THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS, offered by the City for the arrest and conviction of any one guilty of arson, to Bob Rockwood, John Woody, and Rex Fowler for the arrest and conviction of E. L. Williamson in the Criminal District Court of Travis County, Texas, on January 4th, 1928, for the crime of arson. Councilman Steck moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Council then recessed. 229 Approved: Wassen Mayor. *Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, January 12, 1928. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; absent, Councilman Reed. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Mueller moved the adoption of same. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Mayor McFadden moved that the Council approve the tentative plans of the new addition to the City Hospital and direct the architect to proceed with the preparation of full plans and specifications preparatory to asking for bida 230 on construction. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. sidered: The following bids for Water Intake Screen, Housing and Tunnel were conDozier Construction Company $11,697.70; Johnson Bros. J. F. Johnson H. E. Wattinger - 12,722.00; 10,098.80; 18,189.00. Councilman Pannell moved that the bid of J. F. Johnson, in the amount of $10,098.80, being the lowest and best bid for said work, be accepted. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Austin Gas Company has presented to the City Council a tentative map or plan showing the proposed construction of its intermediate high-pressure gas main in the streets and other places of the City of Austin, hereinafter named, and said map or plan has been considered by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: SECTION 1. THAT Austin Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct in and under the streets hereinafter named, subject to the limitations and conditions hereinafter expressed, an intermediate high-pressure gas main, as follows: Beginning at a point in Congress Avenue, 35 feet west of its east property line and 25 feet south of the south intersecting line of First Street; thence westerly across Congress Avenue; thence northerly to First Street; thence westerly on West First Street, the center of said line to be 10 feet north of the south line of said street to a point which is 19 feet east of the west intersecting line of Guadalupe Street; thence northerly on Guadalupe Street, the center of said line to be 19 feet east of and parallel to the west line of Guadalupe Street, to West Second Street; thence westerly on West Second Street, the center of said. line to be 25 feet north of and parallel to the south line of Second Street, to Nueces Street; thence northerly on Nueces Street, the center of said line to be 27 feet west of and parallel to the east side of said street, to the north side of West Ninth Street; thence easterly on West Ninth Street, the center of said line to be 27 feet south of and parallel to the north side of Ninth Street, to the east side of San Antonio Street; thence northerly on San Antonio Street, the center of said line to be 27 feet east of and parallel to the west side of said street, to the north side of West Eighteenth Street. SECTION 2. THAT said gas main shall be covered not less than 3.5 feet at the north side of Third Street, not less than 3.5 feet at the north side of Fourth Street, and not less than 4 feet at the center of Seventh Street; and that at all other points not specifically set forth in this section, said gas main shall be covered not less than 1.5 feet. SECTION 3. THAT the work and laying of said gas main, including excavation in the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchise granted to said Company by the City of Austin. Mayor YcFadden moved the adoption of the above resolution, Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Pannell and Steck, 3; nays, none, absent, Councilmen Mueller and Reed. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Austin Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative map or plan showing the proposed construction of its gas main in the alley in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said map or plan has been considered by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That Austin Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct in and under the alley between 5th and 6th Streets and Lavaca and Colorado Streets a 4 inch gas main 115 feet in length, the center line of which shall be 6 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said alley, and said main shall be covered not less than 1.5 feet; That the work and laying of said gas main, including the excavation in the alley and the restoration and maintenance of said alley after said main has been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchise granted to said company by the City of Austin. Mayor McFadden moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Pannell and Steck, 3; nays, none, Councilmen Mueller and Reed absent. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Austin Gas Company has presented to the City Council a tentative map or plan showing the proposed construction of its gas main in the street in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said map or plan has been considered by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Austin Gas Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct in and under Taylor Street from the east line of East Avenue to the east line of Waller Street, a 4 inch gas main, the center of which shall be 19 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Taylor Street, and said main shall be covered not less than 1.5 feet; THAT the work and laying of said gas main, including the excavation in the street and the restoration and maintenance of said street after said main has been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchise granted to said company by the City of Austin. Mayor McFadden moved the adoption of the above resolution. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Pannell and Steck, 3; nays, none, Councilmen Yueller and Reed absent. A letter from W. E. Dozier, commending the prompt and efficient manner in which the Fire Department extinguished a fire at his residence recently, was read to the Council. Councilman Pannell moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Pannell and Steck, 3; naye, none, Councilman Mueller and Reed absent. 231 232 The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved m adden Mayor. Austin, Texas, January 19, 1928. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, 3; absent, Councilmen Reed and Steck. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Mueller moved the adoption of same. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, and Pannell, 3; nays, none, Councilmen Reed and Steck absent. Howard McKean presented a petition to the Council, signed by the property owners on Congress Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets, asking that the One-hour parking law be made to cover these blocks. The petition was received and filed for consideration later when a general ordinance covering one-hour parking zones is adopted. Councilmen Reed and Steck entered the Council Chamber. The following sealed bids for the purchase of an automobile for the Fire Chief were opened and read: Benson Motor Company Studebaker Big Six Commander Sport Roadster, fully equipped and painted -$1960.00 Allowance on Packard Roadster -- 560.00 Net -$1400.00 Covert Automobile Company - Buick Vaster Six, Model 28-54 Roadster, fully equipped and painted $1830.00 Allowance for Packard Roadster 450.00 Net $1380.00 Crockett Automobile Company Hudson Roadster, fully equipped -- $1695.00 Allowance for Packard Roadster 300.00 Net $1395.00 Councilman Pannell moved that the bid of Covert Automobile Company, lowest bidder, be accepted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The following bids for a 500-gallon Motor Pumping Engine for the Fire Department were opened and read: The Seagrave Corporation One Model "B" 500-gallon Triple Combustion Motor Pumping Engine, completely equipped - $6750.00 Less 2% for cash EXTRAS: 1 12-foot section soft suction with proper connections, reducers and couplings. 2 shut-off nozzles complete with 20-inch play pipes. American LaFrance Fire Engine Company, Inc. - One type 91 Triple Combination Pumper Chemical and Hose Truck, completely equipped Less 2% for cash. EXTRAS: 2 20-inch play pipes; 2 shut-off nozzles; 1 12-foot length soft suction Hose, 4 or 44 inch, with all couplings and reducers; 400 feet 1½ inch hose (regular 90% per ft.) Trogen; 2 shut-off nozzles for 1½ inch hose (regular price) $12.50 each $6750.00