Austin: Budget, Property Taxes & Permits
- The 1929 City Budget was formally presented and tabled for discussion at the next meeting.
- The Council heard arguments from a citizen and the I&GN Railroad seeking reductions in their 1928 property tax valuations, taking both matters under advisement.
- A permit was granted to Ronald Brydson, based on safety committee recommendations.
Full Transcript
Councilman Pannell moved that permit be granted to said Ronald Brydson, subject to the above recommendations of the Safety Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and sale prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steok, 5; nays, none. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council resolution containing the General Budget of the City of Austin for the year 1929, and same was ordered laid over for one week. 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, Reed, and Steck, 5; nayв, none. The Council then recessed. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: 49 Approved Wadden Mayor. Austin, Texas, February 4, 1929. 7:30 P.M. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Pannell and Steck, 3; absent, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 2. M. C. Parrish appeared before the Council and presented his request for a reduction in the assessed valuation placed on Edgemont for the year 1928. After hearing Mr. Parrish, the Council took the matter under advisement. W. L. Holder, Tax Commissioner, and H. B. Hurt, representing the I&GN Railroad Company, were heard with reference to the assessment for the year 1928 placed against the properties of the I&GN Railroad Company. The Council also took this matter under advisement. Mayor. Councilman Pannell moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Motion was seconded by Mayor McFadden, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Pannell and Steck, 3; nays, none, Councilmen Mueller and Reed absent. The Council then recessed. L i Approved: WM Jadden Mayor.