REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, February 21, 1929. : The Council was called to order by the Mayor Pro tem. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; absent, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck, 2. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Mueller moved the same stand approved as read. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro tem Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. The following bids for storm sewer extension on South Congress Avenue at Nellie Street, a culvert at 26th and Red River Streets, and a bridge at 41st Street over Waller Creek were opened: Johnson Bros. Dixon B. Penick Engineering Company; R. A. Spears (whose bid was thrown out on account of) no certified check accompanying) Austin Bridge Company; Janes Contracting Company; The bids were referred to H. R. F. Helland, Consulting Engineer, for tabulation and report to the Council Councilman Reed moved that the following report of H. R. F. Helland, Consulting Engineer, be adopted, and same be ordered spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. "Austin, Texas, February 21,1929. Mr. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, Austin, Texas. Dear Sir: Last week the matter of adding several storm sewer lines to the Janes Contracting Company's contract on the Guadalupe storm sewer system was discussed with the Council. It was agreed that this work should be given to the Janes Contracting Company at the average price bid for such work at the time the contract was let. These prices, in most instances, are somewhat lower than the price bid by the Janes Contracting Company and will result in a saving of approximately $700.00 to the City. The work to be done is as follows: --- - $ 2,300.20 3,872.00 620 ft. 30 in. sewer at $3.71 1600 ft. 24 in. sewer at $2.42 ... 800 ft. 18 in. sewer 1400 ft. 15 in. sewer 600 ft. 15 in. sewer at $1.71 ----- at $1.45 - at $1.71 - 1,368.00 2.030.00 1,026.00 $10,596.20 According to our contract it is not necessary that any official order be issued by the Council, as this work can be ordered in as extra work by a written order issued by the Engineer. It might be well, however, to have spread on the Minutes some notation that this additional work has been approved by the Council. Yours very truly, H. H. F. Helland, Consulting Engineer. " The above motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor IcFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Rundell-Reich Construction Company is the contractor for the construction of a building for A. C. Baldwin & Sons Company to be situated on Lots 9 and 10, Block 82, Oity of Austin, and desires to occupy a portion of the street and alley abutting said premises during said construction to be used in the work and for storage of materials therefor; therefore, 95 96 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. That space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said Rundell-Reich Construction Company, the boundaries of which are defined as follows: (1) beginning at the intersection of the west property line of Lot 10, Block 82, and the south line of West Eighth Street; thence in a northerly direction a distance of thirty (30) feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction parallel to the center line of West Eighth Street a distance of one hundred seventeen (117) feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction to the south line of West Eighth Street; thence in a westerly direction along the south line of West Eighth Street to the point of beginning; (2) beginning at the intersection of the west line of Lot 10, Block 82, and the north line of the alley lying between West Seventh Street and West Eighth Street; thence in a southerly direction a distance of five (5) feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and parallel to the center line of the alley lying between West Seventh Street and West Eighth Street a distance of ninety-two (92) feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction to the north line of the alley lying between West Seventh Street and West Eighth Street; thence in a westerly direction along the north line of the alley to the point of beginning. 2. That the above privileges and allotments of space are granted to said RundellReich Construction Company hereinafter termed "contractor" upon the following express conditions: (1) That Contractor shall erect and maintain continuously in good condition during the use of the space hereby allotted along and inside of the north boundary of the working space on West Seventh Street two substantial guard rails four (4) feet apart and four (4) feet high of such a permanent nature that it can be removed only by wrecking, said rails to be built as follows: or of a type of construction of equivalent strength and rigidity. Vertical members shall be of 2x4's spaced not more than six (6) feet on centers and well braced in all directions to keep them in a vertical position. Each rail shall be provided with not less than three (3) 2x4's running horizontally in the direction of the walk-way at the top, center and bottom of the 2x4 uprights and nailed well to same. (2) That the Contractor shall erect and maintain continuously in good condition during the use of the space hereby allotted in the alley at and along the west, south and east boundaries of the above described alley working space, a substantial guard rail of such a permanent nature that it can be removed only by wreoking. (3) That the Contractor shall maintain at the west and east boundaries of the West Eighth Street working space described above openings for the ingress and egress of trucks and materials. When not in use such openinge shall have a bar placed across them to keep the public out of the work space and the building site. All vehicular traffic entering said working space shall enter through the opening at the west boundary of said working space and shall leave through the opening at the east boundary and shall continue in an easterly direction along West Eighth Street; or on emerging from said working space such traffic may back out of the opening at the west boundary and continue in an easterly direction on West Eighth Street. (4) The Contractor shall install red lights on the outside rail at each end of the walk-way and on any other portion of the walk-way projecting into the street. These lights shall be kept burning during all periods of darkness. 97 (5) That the Contractor is allowed to place and maintain a work office and dressing room within the working space, provided that no wall of such office or dressing room shall be within twenty-five (25) feet of the west line of Colorado Street (6) No vehicles shall be unloaded by the Contractor while parked on West Eighth Street outside of the allotted working space. (7) That the Contractor is allowed to construct a temporary curb in the street around his excavation but must remove same at the expiration of the work and must restore to the satisfaction of the City Manager any part of the pavement or surface that may have been removed or damaged before completing his work. (8) The Contractor during his occupancy and use of the space allotted hereby must take care of the storm water on West Eighth Street and in the alley by adequate provision and to the satisfaction of the City Manager. (9) That the Contractor as a condition precedent to the use of privileges herein granted shall make a surety bond in the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars to guarantee the reconstruction of a sidewalk, pavement, public utilities and guard rail adjacent to said premises according to grades, lines and specifications satisfactory to the City Manager and to indemnify the City of Austin against all damages to persons or property arising by virtue of the privileges hereinabove granted. (10) That the Contractor must remove all fences and barricades, walks, materials, and other obstructions from the street and alley immediately after the necessity for their existence in said street and alley has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and shall restore said street and alley to as good condition as same existed before the use of space granted to the Contractor. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Rundell-Reich Construction Company is the contractor for the construction of a building for the A. C. Baldwin & Sons Company to be situated on Lots 9 and 10, Original Block 82, Oity of Austin, and the plans for said building contemplate the use of space under the sidewalk on West Eighth Street abutting on said property; and in order to effect such user it will become necessary to excavate in and under the present sidewalk and to construct in lieu thereof another sidewalk adequate for pedestrian traffic; therefore, 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That A. C. Baldwin & Sons Company, as the owner, and Rundell-Reich Construction Company, as the contractor, of said building be granted the privilege to excavate in and under the sidewalk on West Eighth Street abutting Lot 9 in the Original Block 82, City of Austin, to the proper depth contemplated in the plans and specifications of said building and that thereafter said A. O. Baldwin & Sons Company as the owner of said building, and its successors and assigns, may occupy and use the space under said sidewalk subject to the terms and limitations hereinafter set forth. 2. That the above privileges are granted to said Rundell-Reich Construction Company and to said A. C. Baldwin & Sons Company upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That said Rundell-Reich Construction Company shall construct in lieu of the sidewalk now existing at said place, a sidewalk in accordance with the present sidewalk and curb ordinances in so far as applicable, and with lines to be furnished by 98 : the Oity Engineer containing the width from the north property line of Lot 9 in the Original Block 82, City of Austin, to the retaining wall as follows: The north face of the West Eighth Street retaining wall opposite said Lot 9 shall be 30 feet south of and parallel to the established center line of West Eighth Street. (2) That the sidewalk shall be constructed in accordance with the following specifications: The edge of the sidewalk adjacent to the building shall be supported with gird- ers and columns of sufficient size and reinforcement to carry the dead weight of the sidewalk slab, a live load of 250 pounds per square foot over the sidewalk and any superimposed dead or live loads of said supporting girders and columns to the sidewalk or building foundation. The sidewalk shall be constructed of a reinforced concrete slab of at least seven (7) inches in thickness and reinforced with 5/8 inch round reinforcing bars spaced not more than 6 1/2 inches center to center or said reinforcing bars may be of a different size and specification than herein specified provided an equivalent cross sectional area of reinforcing steel is used. The outside edge of the sidewalk shall be supported and the earth under the street held back with a reinforced concrete retaining wall at least 13 inches in thickness and not more than 12 feet in height measured from the top of the basement floor to the bottom of the sidewalk slab and shall be reinforced as shown on sheet #2 of the plans "for the printing shop for A. C. Baldwin & Sons Company" prepared in the office of the Page Bros., Architects, and hereto attached. All dimensions and quantities of reinforced concrete and reinforcing steel in the above described construction are based upon the assumption that the concrete shall test at least 2,000 lbs. per square inch in compressive strength 28 days after pouring and that reinforcing steel shall test a sufficient tensile strength to give an allowable working stress of 18000 pounds per square inch. (3) That said Rundell-Reich Construction Company will be required to change the sidewalk and retaining wall line where, in the opinion of the Oity Engineer, it becomes necessary to do so to allow any pipes, conduits, storm sewer intakes and the like to extend south of the West Eighth Street curb line as set forth. Where the retaining wall is offset to pass around any of the above described pipes, conduits, storm water intakes and the like, a thickness of 13 inches in the wall shall be maintained, which same to be reinforced with reinforcing bars of sufficient size and number to carry all tensile stresses set up due to any dead or live load over such offset. Where the sidewalk slab passes over any pipes, conduits, storm water intakes and the like the same shall be supported by beams or supporting members of ample size and proper reinforcement to carry the dead and live load anticipated in the sidewalk design to the footings or retaining wall foundations without placing a strain upon any pipes, conduits, storm-water intakes and the like. (4) That the sidewalk herein specified and provided for shall be completed by said Rundell-Reich Construction Company in accordance with said specifications and to the full satisfaction and approval of the City Manager of the City of Austin not later than June 1st, 1929, and that same shall be opened for public traffic at such time thereafter as may be determined by the City Manager. If at any time before the sidewalk is constructed the work of erecting the building is abandoned said Rundell-Reich Construction Company by the acceptance and employment of the privileges herein granted nevertheless is obligated to construct the sidewalk to completion within the time above specified and according to the above specifications and according to his separate written agreement and bond with the City of Austin irrespective of the fact that building activities may have ceased and in event that the building activities have ceased said Rundell-Reich : Construction Company shall, in addition construct a reinforced concrete guard rail not less than 4 feet in height along the north property line of said Lot #9 in Block 82, the design of said guard rail to be approved by the Oity Manager. (5) That the use and enjoyment of the space herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in making such grant reserves the right to enter and occupy any part of or all of said space at any time with its public utilities or for other necessary public purposes. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE STANDING OF VEHICLES ON A CERTAIN PORTION OF WEST EIGHTH STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND PRESORIBING A PENALTY. read the first time and laid over. The above ordinance was Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of $14,600.00 be and the same is hereby transferred from the Water & Light Fund and credited to the following bond funds; this amount to be repaid the Water & Light Fund out of money to be received from the sale of bonds recently made: To Street Improvement Bond Fund To Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund ..... To Construction Engineers Bond Fund Total - $10,600.00 3,000.00 1,000.00 $14,600.00 The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Liayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor MoFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the improvements on the West 542 feet of Lots 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20, Block 4, Lees Hill Addition, Plat 77, for 1927, was assessed at $800.00 against Mrs. G. J. Brom; and WHEREAS, the investigation of the tax department revealed that the valuation of $800.00 was excessive; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the above valuation be changed from $800.00 to $265.00, and the Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby directed to change his rolls accordingly. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Lot 9, Block 4, Outlot 10, Division "D", Plat 55, was assessed at $945.00 for the year 1928 against Urs. Thomas D. Barton; and WHEREAS, it appears from the attached report that the valuation of $945.00 was excessive; Therefore, 99 100 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the above valuation be changed from $945.00 to $400.00, and the Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby directed to change his rolls accordingly, The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, a 1925 Buick Touring Car was assessed at $300.00 for the year 1928 against Mr. J. D. Huffman; and WHEREAS, it appears from the attached report that the valuation of $300.00 was excessive; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the above valuation be changed from $300.00 to $200.00, and the Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby directed to change his rolls accordingly. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor Mofadden and Councilman Steck absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the North of Block 34, Plat 10, was assessed at $13,780.00 for the year 1928 against the MK&T Railway Company; and WHEREAS, it appears from the attached report that the valuation of $13,780.00 for this property was excessive; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the above valuation be changed from $13,780.00 to $11,715.00, and the Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby directed to change his rolls accordingly. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Reed absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the improvements on 6.52 acres (Y) in the Spear League, Plat 77, was assessed at $2,110.00 for the year 1928 against Rev. 0. Fred Hancock; and WHEREAS, it appears from the attached report that the valuation of $2,110.00 was excessive; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the above valuation be changed from $2,110.00 to $800.00, and the Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby directed to change his rolls accordingly. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro teni Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor MoFadden and Councilman Steck absent,. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, a certain 210x150 feet fronting on Guadalupe Street in Block 6, Qutlot 73-74, Division "D", Aldridge Place, Plat 64, was assessed at $2,885.00 for the year 1928 against R. B. Whited; and WHEREAS, it appears from the attached report that the valuation of $2,885.00 was excessive; ! Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the above valuation be changed from $2,885.00 to $1,825.00, and the Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby directed to change his rolls accordingly. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor MoFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the improvements on Lot 3, Block "0", Bouldin Addition, was assessed at $1,100.00 for the year 1925 against W. C. Jones; and WHEREAS, it appears from the attached report that the valuation of $1,100.00 was excessive; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the above valuation be changed from $1,100.00 to $700.00, and the Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby directed to change his rolls accordingly. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor MoFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the office furniture and fixtures for the year 1928 was assessed against J. R. Moore for $250.00; and WHEREAS, it appears from the attached petition that the valuation of $250.00 was excessive; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the above valuation be changed from $250.00 to $100.00, and the Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby directed to change his rolls accordingly. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller, and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Austin Gas Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas maine in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have 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 pas mains in and under the following streets: (1) A 4" gas main on East Twelfth Street, beginning at a point 126 feet west of and 19 feet south of the intersection of the west line of Navasota Street and the north line of East Twelfth Street. Thence westerly along a line 19 feet distant from and parallel to the north line of East Twelfth Street to the east line of Curve Street, said gas main to have a cover of not less than 12 feet. (2) A 4" gas main in the alley between King Street and West Avenue, beginning at a point 19 feet south of and 8 feet east of the intersection of the north line of West Thirty-second Street and the west line of the alley between King Street and West Avenue; Thence northerly along a line & feet distant from and parallel to the west line of said alley to the south line of West Thirty-fourth Street, said gas main to have a cover of not less than 12 feet. (3) A 4" Cos main on West Thirty-fifth Street, beginning at a point 228 feet 101 102 ! west of and 19 feet south of the intersection of the west line of King Strect and the north line of West Thirty-fifth Street. Thence westerly 188 feet along a line 19 feet distant from and parallel to the north line of Weet Thirty-fifth Street, said gas main to have a cover of not less than 1½ feet. That the work and laying of said gas mains, including the 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 pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchise granted to said Company by the City of Austin. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor MoFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the application of Badger Auto Supply Company for permit to erect a gasoline filling station at the southeast corner of West 5th and Colorado Streets; also, the following recommendation of the Safety Committee upon same: "Austin, Texas, February 21,1929 Hon. Mayor and City Council, Gentlemen: We, your committee on the application of the Badger Auto Supply Company, asking permission to install and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station at West Fifth Street and Colorado Street, make the following report: We, the committee, recommend that this permission be granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. That ceiling of that portion of the building that extends over driveways shall be covered with metal. Supports for portion extended over driveway to be supported by brick or reinforced concrete pillars. 2. That gasoline storage tanks and with shall be of a pumps, and equipment used in connection thereof an approved type, and shall bear the label of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. All equipment to be installed in compliance with city and state regulations governing such installations. All equipment to be inspected and approved before being placed in service. 3. If the applicant decides to install a wash rack, same shall be connected with the city storm sewer system at the expense of the applicant, the storm sewer main being near the west side of Colorado Street. 4. That all gasoline pumps, tanks, equipment, and piping connected thereto shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector. (Signed) J. E. Woody, Fire Chief; R. F. Rockwood, Fire Marshal; Orin E. Metcalfe, Oity Engineer; J. Bouldin Rector, City Attorney. CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE. " Councilman Mueller moved that permit be granted to said Badger Auto Supply Company, subject to the above recommendations of the Safety Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reed and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council application of M. H. Crockett for permit to build a gasoline filling station at the intersection of the Barton Creek Road and South Congress Avenue; also the following recommendations of the Safety Committee upon same: "Austin, Texno, February 21,1929. Hon. Mayor and City Council, Gentlemen: We, your committee on the application of M. H. Crockett asking permission to install and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station at South Congress Avenue and Barton Springs Road, make the following report: We, the committee, recommend that this permission be granted subject to the following conditions: 1. That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line, correct lines to be obtained before construction starts, or equipment installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the City Engineering Department for entrances and driveways, building plane to be approved by the City Building Inspector. 2. That ceiling of that portion of the building that extends over driveways shall be covered with metal. Supports for portion extended over driveway to be supported by brick or reinforced concrete pillars. 3. That gasoline storage tanks and pumps and equipment used in connection therewith shall be of an approved type, and shall bear the label of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. All equipment to be installed in compliance with City and State Regulations governing such installations. All equipment to be inspected and approved before being placed in service. 4. That all additional gasoline pumps and other equipment used in connection with the operation of this gasoline filling station shall be so located that cars receiving service therefrom will not in any manner obstruct the sidewalk, street, or alleyway. The pumps shall be at least ten feet inside the property line. 5. That electric lights only shall be used for lighting purposes, and all electric wiring shall be done in compliance with regulations governing the wiring of gasoline filling stations, and shall be approved by the City Electrical Department. 6. That "NO SMOKING" signs shall be displayed at all times, and no person shall be permitted to smoke or have any open flame on premises where gasoline is sold or stored. 7. That there shall be kept in an accessible place at all times, a chemical fire extinguisher for emergency use. 8. That provision shall be made to take care of all waste oils and water by having the proper connections made with a storm sewer or by carrying the commercial wastes to seep wells or other property of the applicant. 9. That the plan of the filling station hereto attached, marked Exhibit "A", indicating a layout of the drives and the use of the City street and sidewalk which must be followed during construction. 10. That all curbs, ramps, gutters and sidewalk, as shown on said plan marked Exhibit "A" shall be constructed at the expense of the applicant. 9b. That all gasoline pumps, tanks, equipment and piping connected thereto shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector. 11. That all gasoline pumps, tanks, equipment and piping connected thereto shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector. 12. That permission shall be granted, subject to the above conditions and the present and future rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, applying to or regulating gasoline filling stations, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of proper police, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said M. H. Crockett hos failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. Signed: J. E. Woody, Fire Ohief; R. F.Rockwood, Fire Marshal; Orin E.Lietcalfe, City Engineer; J. Bouldin Rector, City Attorney. Councilman Reed moved that permit be granted to said M. H. Crockett, subject to the above recommendations of the Safety Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; naye, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. 103 104 Councilman Reed moved that a width of fifty-six (56) fect between curbs be established as the paving width of Barton Springs Road from South Congress Avenue to the Fredericksburg Road. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. A petition signed by the property owners, requesting the permanent paving of Elmwood Place, a street one block long, lying between Duval Street and Harris Park Avenue, in College Court Addition, was read, and same was ordered filed with other petitions asking for permanent paving to be considered by the Council at a later date. Mayor Pro tem Pannell laid before the Council the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELEOTING FIVE COUNCILMEN OF THE OITY OF AUSTIN, FOR THE TERM OF TWO YEARS BEGINNING MAY 1st, 1929, DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACES IN THE VARIOUS WARDS, APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES AND ELECTION OLERKS, AND PROVIDING THE PROCLAMATION OF SAID ELECTION. The above ordinance was read the first time and laid over. H. R. F. Helland, Consulting Engineer, submitted to the Council a tabulation of the bids referred to him earlier in the meeting. Councilman Reed moved that, it appearing that the bid of Johnson Bros. was the lowest and best bid submitted, the following contracts be awarded to said Johnson Bros., at the following prices: Contract #3-Storm Sewer Extension on South Congress Avenue at Nellie Street Alternate bid on 48" Precast Concrete Pipe Contract #4-Culvert at 26th and Red River Streets Contract #5-Bridge over Waller Creek at 41st Street $3,293.00 $3,174.75 $ 723.08 $3,381.65 The above motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes; Mayor Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; naye, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. Councilman Reed 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 Pro tem Pannell, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 3; nays, none, Mayor McFadden and Councilman Steck absent. The Council then recessed. Approved: Mayor Pro tem.