412 TO OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY For installation of Push Button Control Elevator $4,516.00 Councilman Reed moved that each of the above and foregoing bids as set forth be accepted and the City Attorney be instructed to draw contracts, and the City Manager to execute seme, in accordance with said bids and plans and specifications governing same. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Kueller, Reed, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Pannell absent. Councilman Steck moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Mayor McFadden and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Reed, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Pannell absent. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Appren Mayor. Austin, Texas, April 12th, 1928. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; absent, none. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Mueller moved the adoption of same. 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. i A. 7. Seekatz appeared before the Council and asked that 29th Street and West Avenue be included in the proposed paving progam for the City. The Council thanked Vr. Seekatz for his interest in street improvement and expressed their approval of the proposition if it is found practicable to do so. • A communication from George 3. Nalle, asking for an adjustment of the taxes on Lots 3 to 8, Block 129, was read, and the Council instructed that a resolution be drawn, granting the relief asked for, and presented for adoption at the next regular meeting. The application of T. M. Baker for license to operate a service car was heard. The Council postponed action on the matter until further investigation could be made. Mayor McFadden moved that the account of H. F. Kuehne, for the sum of $2748.81, eeme being 3% commission for plans and specifications for new unit to the City Hospital, be approved and ordered paid. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Yueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; mays, none.. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00) be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund of the City of Austin in payment of the amount due and owing to the School Fund of the City of Austin as the shure of intercet and penalties collected on City taxes from December 1, 1922, to June 30, 1926; and a warrant is directed to be issued payable to the Treasurer of the Austin Public Free Schools for said amount and in full settlement of the above account The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the owner of the east 80 feet of Lot 12, Block 84, on the north side of 7th Street, adjacent to Brazos Street has presented data to the City Council of Austin, Texas, showing the existing conditions, and has requested the City Council of Austin, Texas, to establish a building line; and WHEREAS, said data and a report from the City Engineer has been considered; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the building line for the north side of 7th Street, beginning at the west line of Brazos Street and extending westerly a distance of 20 feet, be established as follows: That said line shall be an easterly prolongation of that line which exists as the south face of the building now existing on Lot 1, Block 84, of the Original City, said line being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS ON THE WEST line of Brazos Street, which point is 37.17 feet north of the established center line of 7th Street and running westerly for a distance of 80 feet to a point which is 37.45 feet north of the established center line of 7th Street. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the various premises situated on the south side of West 9th Street, between Colorado and Lavaca Streets, shall hereafter be numbered according to the following plan: The following lots, all being in Original City Plock 99, shall be numbered in two parts as follows: Lot No. 7 to have Nos. 201-203; Lot No. 8 to have Nos. 205-207; Lot No. 9 to have Nos. 209-211; Lot No.10 to have Nos. 213-215; Lot No.ll to have Nos. 217-219; Lot No.12 to have Nos. 221-223. A plat of said plan of numbering is hereto attached and made a part of this resolution. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Kueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. A communication from Rev. Thos. H. Currie, President Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, with reference to the assessment of their property for taxation, was read, and Councilman Reed moved that same be referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report to the Council. Motion wes seconded by Councilman Pannell and some prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MeFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. 413 TAL 414 Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, on Assessment No. 1067, the improvements on Lot 10, Block 41, were assessed against Isaac Bledsoe for the year 1927, in the amount of $11,680.00; and WHEREAS, it appears from Petition #42, hereto attached, signed by Isaac Bledsoe, that said assessment is excessive; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT said assessment be changed from $11,680.00 to $10,200.00, and the Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby instructed to change his rolls accordingly. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $150.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Water & Light Fund and made payable to G. M. Shipe, President MK&T Land Company, as a refund of deposit for construction of sanitary sewers in the southeast corner of Hyde Park, as per terms of contract between the City of Austin and the MK&T Land Company and M. M. Shipe, dated August 4th, 1913. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Councilman Mueller moved that, in accordance with the report of S..Mabry III, Director of Finance, that after a thorough investigation he found the assessment against the improvements at 302 East 6th Street, belonging to 7. M. Hall, excessive and should be reduced, the assessed valuation on said improvements be changed from $3760.00 to $2000.00, and the Assessor & Collector be directed to change his rolls accordingly. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; neys, none. Messrs. Horace Earnhart and Oswald Petit were heard with reference to the establishment of the Department of Playgrounds and Recreation, and the City Attorney was directed to draw the necessary ordinance and present same to the Council at its next regular meeting. Councilman Pannell nominated Alfred Blackman as Superintendert of Recreation, at a salary of $250.00 per month, beginning April 15th, 1922. Nomination was confirmed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nuys, none. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, on Assessment #2289, the improvements on Lot 5, Block 9, Original City, and the improvements on Lot 6, Block 9, Original City, were assessed against the Mrs. V. C. Cloud Estate for the year 1927 at a valuation of $4,115.00 and $1,365.00, respectively; and WHEREAS, it appears from the attached Petition #36 of Ralph E. Cloud that these improvements are old and should be allowed more depreciation than is allowed by this assessment; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the improvements on Lot 5, Original City, be changed from $4,115.00 to $2,750.00, and the improvements on Lot 6, Original City, be changed from $1,365.00 6. to $1,000.0C, and the Accessor and Collector te and he is hereby instructed to change his rolls accordingly. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pennell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, on Assessment No. 148-B there were improvements on Lot 4, , Block 46, Travis Heights, assessed against Peter Allidi for the year 1927 at a valuation of $2,025.00; and WHEREAS, it appears from attached Petition #40 of Peter Allidi that these improvements did not exist on the 1st day of January, 1927; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That, in view of the above, the improvements on Lot 4, Block 46, Travis Heights, in the amount of $2,025.00, be stricken from the tax rolls, and the Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby instructed to change his rolls accordingly. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: THEREAS, Misses Ida Givers and Emma Givers have presented the City Council tentative plans showing the proposed construction of a drive-in tire station to be located on the north side of 5th Street and the west side of Brazos Street said tire station to be on Lot 12, Block 56, City of Austin, and said plans and maps and a report from the City Engineer have been considered by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Misses Ida Givers and Emma Givers are hereby permitted to construct slope driveway entrances on 5th Street and Brazos Street, to have in all three separate driveways, şaid driveways being more particularly described as follows: DRIVEWAY NO. 1 Beginning at a point on the north line of 5th street, which is 56 ft. 3 inches west of the southeast corner of Lot 12, Block 56, 0ity of Austin. Thence easterly with the north line of 5th Street 20 ft. 6 inches. Therce at right angles southerly 10 feet more or less to the curb line. Thence westerly with the curh line 20 ft. 6 inches. Thence northerly to the point of bezinning DRIVEWAY No. 2. Beginning at a point on the north Line of 5th Street, which is 27 ft. 9 inches west of the southeast corner of Lot 12, Block 56, City of Austin. Thence easterly with the north line of 5th Street 20 ft. 6 inches. Thence at right angles southerly 10 feet more or less to the curt line. Thence westerly with the curt line 2C ft. 6 inches. Thence northerly to the point of beginning. ti. 415 416 DRIVEWAY NO. 3. Beginning at a point on the west line of Brazos Street, which is 28 feet north of the southeast corner of Lct 12, Block 56, City of Austin. Thence so southerly along the west line of Brazos Street 20 ft. 9 inches. Thence at right angles easterly 10 ft. more or less to the curt line. Thence northerly with the curb line 20 ft. 9 inches. Thence westerly to the point of beginning. THAT said driveways shall be constructed of concrete in accordance with City ordinance referring to concrete curb and sidewalk work and that the radius of all curves of said driveway shall be in accordance with the instructions of the City Engineer, and that the sloping portion of the sidewalk shall not exceed 3 ft. 4 inches. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. City Manager Johnson submitted to the Council the proposal of the Pitometer Company to make an engineering survey of the water distribution system of the City, with recommendations, plans and specifications for extensions to meet the present and future needs of the City. for the sum of $3,500.00. Councilman Reed moved that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with the Pitometer Company upon the terms set forth in said proposal. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Kayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; naye, none. The request of G. E. Spindler a cancellation of a charge against him for $153.00 for sewer extension was referred to the City Manager for adjustment. Reed Councilman 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, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Council then recessed. Approved: Mayor. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, April 19, 1928. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor NoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, 4; absent, Councilman 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, Pannell, Reed, 4; nays, none, Councilman Steck absent. Misses Ida and Emma Gevers and A. S. Kellesberger, Engineer, were heard with reference to the request of the Misses Gevers to be allowed to erect their building at 5th and Brazos Streets on a line with the other buildings instead of the original line as given by the City Engineer. After a discussion, the matter was referred to the City Engineer with instructions to have resolution drawn granting said Misses Gevers permission to move their line up 1.05 feet.