282 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 MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved WM Jaden Mayor. Austin, Texas, June 20, 1929. 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, 1. The Minutes of the 6th instant were read and Councilman Mueller moved the adoption of same as read. 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. The Council heard thecomplaintof Mrs. Allie O. Belcher with regard to the unsafe condition of the steps on the sidewalk at the northwest corner of Seventh and Lavaca Streets. The matter was referred to the City Engineer for investigation and report to the Council. The Minutes of the meeting of the 13th instant were read and Councilman Mueller moved the adoption of same as read. 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. This being the day set for the hearing of owners of abutting property and others interested with reference to street improvements to be constructed in certain Unite or Districts of Improvement as follows: San Antonio Street from the north property line of West Second Street to the south property line of West Sixth Street, known and designated as Unit or District No. 9; South Congress Avenue from the north property line of Nellie Street to the north property line of Live Oak Street, known and designated as Unit or District No. 14; all as awarded to the Bouthwest. Bitulithic Company the Mayor thereupon stated that all persons desiring to protest against the levying of assessments against abutting property on either of the above mentioned streets and within the limits above stated, or who desired to be heard with reference to the amount proposed to be assessed against said property and the owners thereof, the lien and liability thereof, the special benefits to the property and the owners thereof, or any other matters or things authorized by the provisions of Article XXIV of the Charter of the City of Austin to be urged and considered at this hearing, would now be heard from and thereupon all parties protesting were heard by the Council as follows: South Congress Avenue from Nellie to Live Oak Streets, stating that the assessment is too high for the benefits that will accrue, that the City should bear a larger proportion of same for the reason that this is a public highway, and that such assessment is a burden upon the home owner: Fred J. Malone W. B. Loveless Billy Ebner & Wife John C. Ross Anne Ross Thereupon Gillespie Stacy and Harris Brush were each called as a witness and each being duly sworn, testified that he had resided in the City of Austin several years; that he was well acquainted with the values of the property abutting upon each of the Units or Districts as to which this hearing was being held; that he is acquainted with the type of paving which is proposed to be constructed upon said Units or Districts as to which this hearing was being held; and that in hie opinion each parcel of abutting property would within a reasonable time be enhanced in value by reason of the construction of the proposed improvements in an amount in excess of the amount proposed to be assessed against the same, as set out on the Engineer's Roll on file relating to such Units or Districts of Improvement. E. O. Stewart was also called as a witness and being duly sworn testified that he had resided in the City of Austin for several years, that he was well acquainted with the values of the property abutting upon Unit or District No.14 as to which this hearing was being held, and that in his opinion each parcel of abutting property would within a reasonable time be enhanced in value by reason of the construction of the proposed improvements in an amount in excess of the amount proposed to be assessed against the same as set out on the Engineer's Roll on file relating to such Unit or District of Improvement. , No other witnesses being offered or desiring to be heard, and no other interested parties or owners having requested to be heard, the hearing was there- upon continued until the next regular meeting. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby directed to cause to be made surveye, topographic and otherwise, of the various areas acquired by the City for park purposes, in order to enable landscaping plans to be prepared for the development of said areas into parks; and THAT the City Manager be instructed to submit to the City Council for its approval such plans when completed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks and Playgrounds Bond Fund, to be used in making the surveys above provided for. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be directed to cause to be made a survey of the property along Shoal Creek from the intersection of Twenty-ninth Street to the north boundary limits of the City of Austin for the purpose of determining definitely the owners of such property with the view of obtaining from such owners 283 284 the rights-of-way for the boulevard projected along Shoal Greek to connect with the upper Georgetown Road at the city limits; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT the sum of One Hundred Fifty and no/100 ($150.00) Dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks and Playgrounde Bond Fund for the purpose of paying the expenses of said survey. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of Forty-five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00) be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Water & Light Fund for the purpose of placing same to the Job Account of the U.G.I. Contracting Company, to be used for the payment of labor and materials in connection with the construction at the Water & Light Plant, under the terms of the contract between the City and said Company. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell and Steck, 4; naye, none, Councilman Reed absent. A communication from Greenwood Drug Company, asking that the one hour parking law be applied to West 10th Street from Congress Avenue to the alley, was read and ordered filed. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $500.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounde Bond Fund for the purpose of paying Mrs. Sophie Wendlandt the agreed consideration for the purchase of Lots 39, 40 and 41, in Pleasant View Addition, in the City of Austin, Texas; said land having been purchased by the City of Austin for public park purposes, and that a warrant in said amount issue therefor, payable to said Mrs. Sophie Wendlandt, and to be delivered to her after approval of title to said land by the City Attorney, and the delivery by said party of her general warranty deed to said land, free from all liens and encumbrances. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $400.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounds Bond Fund, for the purpose of paying T. H. Barrow the agreed consideration for the purchase of all of Block "I" in Fairview Park Addition, City of Austin, Texas; said land having been purchased by the City of Austin for public park purposes, and that a warrant in said amount issue therefor, payable to said T. H. Barrow, and to be delivered to him after approval of title to said land by the City Attorney, and the delivery by said party of his general warranty deed to said land, free from all liens and encumbrances. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $3477.24 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounds Bond Fund for the purpose of paying T. H. Lockhart the agreed consideration for the purchase of Lots 1 to 7, both inclusive, in Block 7; and Lots 1 to 10, both inclusive, in Block 8, all in Bluebonnet Hills Addition, City of Austin, Texas; said land having been purchased by the City of Austin for public park purposes, and that a warrant in said amount issue therefor, payable to said T. H. Lockhart, and to be delivered to him after approval of title to said land by the City Attorney, and the delivery by saidparty of his general warranty deed to said land, free from all liens and encumbrances. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck,4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $1750.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounds Bond Fund, for the purpose of paying D. B. Barrow the agreed consideration for the purchase of the North 1/2 of Block "E", all of Blocks "F", "G" and "H", in Fairview Park Addition, in the City of Austin, Texas; said land having been purchased by the Oity of Austin for public park ригровes, and that a warrant in said amount issue therefor, payable to said D. B. Barrow, and to be delivered to him after approval of title to said land by the City Attorney, and the delivery by said party of his general warranty deed to said land, free from a11 1iens and encumbrances. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; naye, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $500.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounds Bond Fund, for the purpose of paying Roy 0. Archer the agreed consideration for the purchase of 100x165 feet out of the Isaac Decker League, adjoining on the North Lot No. 38, Pleasant View Addition, City of Austin, Texas; said land having been purchased by the City of Austin for public park purposes; and that a warrant in said amount issue therefor, payable to said Roy C.Archer, and to be delivered to him after approval of title to said land by the City Attorney, and the delivery by said party of his general warranty deed to said land, free from all liens and encumbrances. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $900.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounds Bond Fund, for the purpose of paying R. B. Robbins and L. A. Robbins the agreed consideration for the purchase of the N. 1/2 of Block "B", all of Blocks "C", "D" and the S. 1/2 of Block "E", in Fairview Park Addition, in the City of Austin, Texas; said land having been purchased by the City of Austin for public park purposes, and that a warrant in said amount issue therefor, payable to said R. B. Robbins and L. A. Robbins, and to be delivered to them after 285 286 1 approval of title to said land by the City Attorney, and the delivery by said parties of their general warranty deed to said land, free from all liens and encumbrances. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor 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 Parks & Playgrounds Bond Fund, for the purpose of paying Fritz Stockwald the agreed consideration for the purchase of Lot 38, in Pleasant View Addition, in the City of Austin, Texas; said land having been purchased by the City of Austin for public park purposes, and that a warrant in said amount issue therefor, payable to said Fritz Stockwald, and to be delivered to him after approval of title to said land by the City Attorney, and the delivery by said party of his general warranty deed to said land, free from all liens and encumbrances. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $18,550.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounds Bond Fund, for the purpose of paying Stacy Realty Company the agreed consideration for the purchase of Lots Nos. 12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,21,22,23,24,25,26, 27,28,29, and 31, all in Block No. 4; Lots Nos. 12 and 13 in Block No. 8; Lots Nos. 1, 2,3,4, and 5, in Block No. 12; Lots Nos. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, and 8, in Block No. 14; Lots Nов. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, and 10, in Block No. 15; Lote Nos. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12, 13,14,15,16,17, and 18, in Block No. 18, all in Travis Heights Addition; the North 1/2 of "J" and all of "E", and all of "L", and part of "M"; being Lots Nos. 5,6,7,8,9,10, 11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22, all in Fairview Park, in the City of Austin, Texas; said land having been purchased by the City of Austin for public park purposes, and that a warrant in said amount issue therefor, payable to said Stacy Realty Company, and to be delivered to it after approval of title to said land by the City Attorney, and the delivery by said party of its general warranty deed to said land, free from all 1iens and encumbrances. t The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 5; naye, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to purchase from Enfield Realty Company, for a cash consideration of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars per acre, and upon showing of good and merchantable title in said owner at the time of conveyance, and free from all liens and incumbrances, as determined by the Oity Attorney, and after accurate survey thereof, if deemed necessary by the City Manager, and upon delivery to the City of the owner's general warranty deed, the following described land, to-wit: All of that tract of land lying between West 24th Street on the North and Pease Park on the South, and Shoal Creek on the East, and Subdivision "D" on the West, approximately seven (7) acres of land, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas; provided, that said Enfield Realty Company shall convey to the City as a gift all of the land owned by it, lying in Outlot No. 9, North of said West 24th Street. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Moradden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Mayor MoFadden laid before the Council the following resolutions BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to purchase from Julius Johnson for a cash consideration of Thirty-five Hundred ($3500.00) Dollars, on a basis of 11t acres, and if less than 11 acres, the consideration to be proportionately less, and upon showing of good and merchantable title in said owner at the time of conveyance, and free from all liens and incumbrances, as determined by the City Attorney, and after accurate survey thereof, if deemed necessary by the City Manager, and upon delivery to the City of the owner's general warranty deed, the following described land, towit: about 11 acres, consisting of about 34 acres in Outlot 73, Division "E", and about 8t acres in Outlot 71, Division "O", in the City of Austin, Texas. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $1022.75 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounds Bond Fund, for the purpose of paying Albert R. Moore the agreed consideration for the purchase of Lots 1,2,3,4, and 5, Block 6, Bluebonnet Hi118 Addition, City of Austin, Texas; said land having been purchased by the City of Austin for public park purposes, and that a warrant in said amount issue therefor, payable to said Albert R. Moore, and to be delivered to him after approval of title to said land by the City Attorney, and the delivery by said party of his general warranty deed to said land, free from all liens and incumbrances. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to purchase from Mrs. Lee Fulton for a cash consideration of Fifteen Hundred ($1500.00) Dollars, and upon showing of good and merchantable title in said owner at the time of conveyance, and free from all liens and incumbrances, as determined by the Oity Attor- ney, and after accurate survey thereof, if deemed necessary by the City Manager, and upon delivery to the City of the owner's general warranty deed, the following described land, to-wit: Part of Lots Nos. 14 and 15, of Archway, on 26 Street & Waller Oreek, as shown by city survey of March 19, 1929, in the Oity of Austin. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT the sum of Fifteen Hundred ($1500.00) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounds Bond Fund, for the purpose mentioned above, and that a warrant in said amount issue therefor, payable to Mrs.Lee Fulton, and to be delivered to said party, after approval of title to said land by the City Attorney and delivery by said party of his general warranty deed to said land. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. 287 288 The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolutions BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to purchase from F. W. Schuber for a cash consideration of Fifteen Hundred ($1500.00) Dollars, and upon showing of good and merchantable title in said owner at the time of conveyance, and free from all liens and incumbrances, as determined by the City Attor- ney, and after accurate survey thereof, if deemed necessary by the City Manager, and upon delivery to the City of the owner's general warranty deed, the following desoribed land, towit: 140x150 ft., part of Outlot No. 14, Division "0", in the City of Austin. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT the sum of Fifteen Hundred ($1500.00) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounds Bond Fund, for the purpose mentioned above, and that a warrant in said amount issue therefor, payable to F. W. Schuber, and to be delivered to said party, after approval of title to said land by the City Attorney and delivery by said party of his general warranty deed to said land. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to purchase from E. L. Grizzard, for a cash consideration of Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars, and upon showing of good and merchantable title in said owner at the time of conveyance and free from all liens and incumbrances, as determined by the City Attorney, and after accurate survey thereof, if deemed necessary by the City Manager, and upon delivery to the City of the owner's general warranty deed, the following described land, to-wit: Lot 10, University Park Addition, in the City of Austin. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT the sum of Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounds Bond Fund, for the purpose mentioned above, and that a warrant in said amount issue therefor, payable to E.L.Grizzard, and to be delivered to said party, after approval of title to said land by the Oity Attorney, and delivery by said party of his general warranty deed to said land. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; naye, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to purchase from O. M. Bartholomew for a cash consideration of Three Thousand ($3000.00) Dollars, and upon showing of good and merchantable title in said owner at the time of conveyance, and free from all liens and incumbrances, as determined by the City Attor- ney, and after accurate survey thereof, if deemed necessary by the City Manager and upon delivery to the City of the owner's General Warranty deed, the following described land, towit: 2.458 acres, part of Outlot 3, Division "E", in the City of Austin. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT the sum of Three Thousand ($3000.00) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounds Bond Fund for the purpose mentioned above, and that a warrant in said amount issue therefor, payable to C.M.Bartholomew and to be delivered to said party after approval of title to said land by the City Attorney, and delivery by said party of his general warranty deed to said land. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Moradden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to purchase from Mrs. Sophie Wendlandt, for a cash consideration of Eight Hundred and Fifty ($550.00) Dollars, and upon showing of good and merchantable title in said owner at the time of conveyance, and free from all liene and incumbrances, as determined by the City Attorney, and after accurate survey thereof, if deemed necessary by the City Manager, and upon delivery to the City of the owner's general warranty deed, the following described land, towit: Lot 13, Bahn Subdivision, Outlot 3, Division "E", in the City of Austin. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT the sum of Eight Hundred and Fifty ($850.00) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Parks & Playgrounds Bond Fund, for the purpose mentioned above, and that a warrant in said amount issue therefor, payable to Mrs. Sophie Wendlandt, and to be delivered to said party, after approval of title to said land by the City Attorney, and delivery by said party of her general warranty deed to said land. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Moradden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND FIXING FARES WHICH MAY BE CHARGED BY PERSONS, FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS OPERATING STREET RAILWAYS AND MOTOR BUSSES SUPPLEMENTARY THERETO FOR THE CARRYING OF PASSENGERS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The above ordinance was read the first time and laid over. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby directed to proceed at once with the landscaping of the Hospital grounds in accordance with plans prepared therefor; to proceed with the development of the plans for the boulevard extending along Waller Oreek; and also to proceed to the preparation and development of plans for the landscaping of the park for colored people. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Mueller moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck,4; 289 290 Councilman Reed absent, The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Austin, Texas, June 27. 1929. 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, 1. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Mueller moved the adoption of same as read. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same pre vailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor announced that the hearing of owners of abutting property and others. interested with reference to street, improvements to be constructed in certain Unite or Districts of Improvement as follows: SAN ANTONIO STREET from the north property line of West Second Street to the south property line of West Sixth Street, known and designated as Unit or District No. 9; SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE from the north property line of Nellie Street to the north property line of Live Oak Street, known and designated as Unit or District No. 14; all as awarded to the Southwest Bitulithio Company which was continued from the last regular meeting would now be opened; and thereupon no one appearing to protest, Councilman Mueller moved that the hearing be continued until next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Mayor MoFadden, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none, Councilman Reed absent. A communication from Anita C. and James W. Quinlan, asking that the assessment on their property be reduced to Five Hundred Dollars per acre, was read and the matter was deferred until the convening of the Board of Equalization. Judge Ike D. White, Attorney for the Austin Street Railway Company, submitted to the Council the following communication: To the Mayor and City Council of the City of Austin, Austin, Teхав. Gentlemen: "Austin, Texas, June 27,1929. You have asked, and you and the public are entitled to know, the reason prompting the Austin Street Railway Company to request an increase in the fares charged to patrons of the street cars.