REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: 455 Austin, Texas, December 12, 1929. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed and Steck, 5; absent, none. The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and Councilman Pannell moved the adoption of same as read. 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 Minutes of the special meeting of December 5th were then read and Councilman Pannell moved the adoption of same an read. 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. Mayor McFadden laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, M. C. Parrish, Agent for Travelers Hotel Inc., has presented to the City Council of Austin, Texas, a request for a permit to construct and install a steam line across Guadalupe Street about 70 feet north of and parallel to the north line of Sixth Street, said steam line to connect the two properties occupied by hotel structures under the control of Travelers Hotel, Inc., and; WHEREAS, the City Engineer has recommended that said installation be approved; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN; THAT the the Travelers Hotel Inc., be and the same is hereby permitted to the following assignment of space, and subject on the install a steam line across Guadalupe Street'to the following conditions set forth for its construction: (1) A steam line across Guadalupe Street beginning at a point on the west line of said Guadalupe Street, which point is to be 74 feet north of the intersection of the north line of West Sixth Street and the west line of Guadalupe Street; Thence easterly across Guadalupe Street parallel to the north line of West Sixth Street to the east line of Guadalupe Street. (2) Said steam line shall be placed in a conduit constructed of vitrified clay tile pipe encased in concrete. It shall be so constructed that said steam line may be repaired and maintained without ever disturbing any of the sidewalk area or any of the permanent paving which may be placed over same at a later date by the City of Austin. (3) In the acceptance of this permit, the Travelers Hotel Inc., assumes all damage which may occur to public or private property by virtue of the steam line being placed in Guadalupe Street. It is further understood that any damages whatsoever caused to existing utilities during the course of construction or maintenance of the said steam line shall be paid for by the Travelers Hotel Inc. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The application of M. H. Crockett for permit to erect a gasoline filling station at the intersection of Duval Street and the proposed Boulevard, was read and laid over for one week. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; therefore, 456 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Texas Public Service Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) You are hereby granted permission to replace your 2-inch low pressure gas main with a 4-inch low pressure gas main on Avenue "D", according to the following center line description: Beginning at the end of an existing 4-inch low pressure gas main, which end is 153 feet south of and 26 feet east of the intersection of the west line of Avenue "D" and the south line of West Forty-fifth Street; Thence in a northerly direction, 26 feet east of and parallel to the west line of Avenue "ס", a distance of approximately 100 feet to connect the end of an existing 4-inch low pressure gas main. Said gas main described above is to have a cover of not less than feet. - The Texas Public Service Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depthe may be required at special points. When the Texas Public Service Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the City Engineering Department not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Texas Public Service Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. 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 the 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 McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps and plans showing the proposed construction of its pole lines in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Engineer; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company be and the same is hereby permitted to construct its pole lines in the following streets: (1) An underground conduit on West Fourteenth Street, beginning at a point 12 feet north of and 22 feet west of the intersection of the east line of Lavaca Street and the south line of West Fourteenth Street; Thence in an easterly direction 12 feet north of and parallel to the south line of West Fourteenth Street to a point 50 feet west of the west line of Colorado Street, at which point said conduit is to follow the path of a curve to a point 40 feet west of and 8 feet north of the intersection of the west line of Colorado Street and the south line of West Fourteenth Street. Said conduit line described shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. Wherefore, be it understood that at least three days' notice must be given the City Engineer before beginning actual construction on the conduit line described above in order that lines and grades may be set. That the work and construction of said pole lines, including the excavation of the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said pole lines have been constructed, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager. ! 457 The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAB, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains 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 Texas Public Service Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A 4-inch low pressure gas, main on East Forty-third Street, beginning at a point 24 feet south of and 114 feet east of the intersection of the north line of East Forty-third Street and the east line of Duval Street, which point of beginning is at the dead end of an existing gas main; Thence in an easterly direction 24 feet south of and parallel to the north line of East Forty-third Street to the west line of Barrow Street, said gas main described above to have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (2) A 4-inch low pressure gas main on San Marcos Street, beginning at a point on an existing gas main, which point of beginning is 17 feet south of and 17 feet east of the intersection of the north line of Lambie Street and the west line of San Marcos Street; Thence in a southerly direction 17 feet east of and parallel to the west line of San Marcos Street to a point 17 feet south of the north line of Clermont Street. Said gas main described above is to have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (3) A 4-inch low pressure gas main on Clermont Street, beginning at a point 17 feet south of and 17 feet east of the intersection of the north line of Clermont Street and the west line of San Marcos Street; Thence in an easterly direction 17 feet south of and parallel to the north line of Clermont Street to the west line of Waller Street. Said gas main described above is to have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (4) A 4-inch low pressure gas main on Clermont Street, beginning at a point 17 feet east of and 17 feet south of the intersection of the north line of Clermont Street and the west line of San Marcos Street; Thence in a westerly direction, 17 feet south of and parallel to the north line of Clermont Street to the east line of East Avenue. Said gas main described above is to have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (5) A 4-inch low pressure gas main on San Saba Street, beginning at a point on an existing gas main, 1, which point of beginning is 18 feet west of and 29 feet north of the intersection of the north line of East First Street and the east line of San Saba Street; Thence in a northerly direction 18 feet west of and parallel to the east line of San Saba Street to a point 18 feet south of the north line of East Second, Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (6) A 4-inch low pressure gas main on East Second Street, beginning at a point 18 feet south of and 18 feet west of the intersection of the north line of East Second Street and the east line of San Saba Street; Thence in a westerly direction 18 feet south of and parallel to the nerth Said gas line of East Second Street, to the east line of Perdenales, Street. main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (7) A 2-inch high pressure gas main on Leland Street, beginning at a point on an existing 2-inch line which point of beginning is 17 feet south of and 15 feet west of the intersection of the north line of Leland Street and the east line of Brooklyn Street produced; Thence in a westerly direction 17 feet south of and parallel to the north line of Leland Street to the east line of Newning Avenue. Wherefore, be it understood that the gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet, and be it further understood that no dynamite whatever shall be used during the course of construction or maintenance of said gas main. The Texas Public Service Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depths may be required at special points. When the Техав 458 Public Service Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the City Engineering Department not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Texas Public Service Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. 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 the 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 McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains 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 Texas Public Service Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A 4-inch low pressure gas main on Walsh Street beginning at a point 15 feet east of and 19 feet north of the intersection of the west line of Walsh Street and the south line of West Fifth Street; Thence in a southerly direction, 15 feet east of and parallel to the west line of Walsh Street to the north line of órchard Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 3 feet. The Texas Public Service Company is hereby put upon notice that the City of Austin does not guarantee that the space assigned above is clear from other underground utilities, but is based upon the best records we have at hand, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depths may be required at special points. When the Texas Public Service Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the City Engineering Department not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Texas Public Service Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. 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 the 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 McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. 459 A communication from Arthur P. Watson, requesting that an alleged dangerous condition in the Enfield Road be eliminated when said street is paved, was read and ordered filed. Communications from Southwest Bitulithic Company, advising that the paving of West Fourth Street from Colorado Street to Nueces Street had been completed and asking the formal acceptance of same, and H. R. F. Helland, Consulting Engineer, recommending the acceptance of said street, were read and ordered filed. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following resolution: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREET IMPROVE- MENTS CONSTRUCTED BY SOUTHWEST BITU- LITHIC COMPANY ON A PORTION OF WEST FOURTH STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN PROVIDING PAYMENT OF ANY BALANCE DUE BY THE CITY FOR ITS PORTION OF THE COSTS OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND FOR THE DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ITS OWNERS. WHEREAS, on the 19th day of April, 1929, the City of Austin entered into a contract with Southwest Bitulithic Company whereby said company agreed to construct street improvements upon various portions of streets in the City of Austin, Texas, among which portions of streets was the following, to-wit: WEST FOURTH STREET from the west property line of Colorado Street to the east property line of Nueces Street; and WHEREAS, said contractor has fully completed the street improvements upon said unit or district of improvements above described in accordance with its contract and the plans and specifications made a part thereof and said improvements have been found satisfactory and approved by the Consulting Engineer of the city, and have been found satisfactory and in accordance with the contract by the City Council of said city; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. That the street improvements constructed by Southwest Bitulithic Company upon said portion of West Fourth Street hereinbefore described be and the same are hereby in all things approved and accepted by the City of Austin. 2. That any balance of the portion of cost of said improvements agreed to be paid by the City of Austin be forthwith paid to said contractor, and that the Mayor and City Clerk of said City of Austin be and they are hereby directed to execute and deliver to said Southwest Bitulithic Company assignable certificates of assessment against the various parcels of property abutting upon said portion of street and the owners of said property as heretofore provided by the ordinance levying assessmente against said property and the owners thereof. 3. That this resolution take effect at once. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. 460 The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of Sixty-five Hundred Dollars ($6500.00) be and the same is hereby transferred from the General Fund to the Water and Light Fund; said amount to be considered as a loan. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. 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 One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Water and Light Fund, for the purpose of placing same to the job account of the United Engineers & Constructors, Inc., to be used for the payment of labor and materials in connection with construction for the Water, Light and Power Department, under the terms of the contract between the City and said Company. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. 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 Seventeen Thousand Dollars ($17,000.00) be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Water and 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 and 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 Moradden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. nance: The Mayor laid before the Council for its second reading the following ordiAN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC ON CERTAIN STREETS AT OERTAIN INTERSECTIONS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PROVIDING FOR STOP-SIGNS AT SUCH POINTS, AND PRESCRIBING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE. The above ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Pannell moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on its third reading. 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 ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pannell moved that same be finally passed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and some prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Section "G" of Oakwood Cemetery Annex has been subdivided into lots preparatory for sale; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has presented the map of said subdivision of Section "G" marked Plan 2-J-18; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered and approved said plan of subdivision; therefore, 461 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSΓΙΝ: THAT the map of the subdivision of Section "G" of Oakwood Cemetery Annex marked 2-J-18 be and the saune is hereby adopted as the official subdivision of Section "G" of Oakwood Cemetery Annex; and THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to have same filed in the office of the County Clerk. The above resolution is adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The application of W. E. Williams to erect a brick store building at the southeast corner of Rio Grande and West Twenty-fourth Streets was read and laid over for one week. The application of Enfield Realty & Home Building Company for permit to cross the sidewalk in the construction of a building on Guadalupe Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets was read and laid over for one week. A motion was made by Councilman Mueller and seconded by Councilman Pannell that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract of sale with the Security Trust Company for the purchase of Lote 8 and 10 in W. A. Harper Resubdivision of Blocks 5, 6, 7, and 8 in Ward Addition, for a consideration of $1500.00. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Consulting Engineer's roll or statement of the cost of paving Guadalupe Street from the north property line of West Fifth Street to the south property line of West Sixth Street was read and ordered filed. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following resolution: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF IMPROVE- MENTS AND OF AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF GUADALUPE STREET AND PORTIONS OF SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY TEXAS, FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO GIVE NOTICE. PHAGUSTIN HEARING WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has heretofore ordered that the hereinbelow mentioned portions of highways be improved by raising, grading and filling, and installing concrete curbs and gutters, and by paving with 2-inch Warrenite Bitulithic Wearing Surface on a six inch concrete base, with necessary appurtenances and contract thereof has been made and entered into with Southwest Bitulithic Company; and WHEREAS, the City Council has caused the Consulting Engineer to prepare and file estimates of the cost of such improvements, and estimate of the amounts per front foot proposed to be assessed against abutting property and the owners thereof, and such estimates have been examined; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: I. That such estimates be and they are adopted and approved. ΙΙ. That it is hereby found and determined that the cost of improvements on each such portion of highway, with the amount or amounts per front foot proposed to be assessed for such improvements against the abutting property and owners 462 thereof, on each such portion of street or highway, are as followe, to-wit: GUADALUPE STREET from the north property line of West Fifth Street to the south property line of West Sixth Street, known and designated as Unit or District No. 22, estimated cost of improvements is $5,410.95. Estimated amount per front foot to be assessed for curb and gutter is $ 70 (704). Estimated amount per front foot to be assessed against abutting property and its owners for improvements exclusive of ourb and gutter is $7.159. Total estimated amount per front foot to be assessed against abutting property and its owners is $7.859. ΙΙΙ. That a hearing be given and held by and before the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, to all owning or claiming any property abutting upon any of said portions of streets and highways, as well as all owning or claiming any interest in any such property. Such hearing shall be given and held on the 26th day of December, 1929, at 10 o'clock A. M. in the regular commission meeting room in the City Hall in the City of Austin, Texas, and the City Manager is hereby directed to give notice of the time and place of such hearing, and of other matters and facts, in accordance with the terms and provisions of Article XXIV of the charter of the City of Austin, which Article was added by amendment adopted at an election held on November 24th, 1928. Such notice shall be by advertisement inserted at least three times in a newspaper published in the City of Austin, Texas, the first publication to be made at least ten days before the date of said hearing. Said notice shall comply with and be in accordance with the terms and provisions of said Article XXIV. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City Council has determined to construct as improvements and additions to the Power and Light System of the City of Austin three 11,000 volt to 2300 volt substations, with necessary buildings, equipment and circuits in accordance with the line diagrams, as follows: At Power Plant North Station East Station - 6 ७७ 6 σ - - - 667 KVA Transformers 667 KVA Transformers 667 KVA Transformers 3 Relocate Power Plant Feeder Regulators all at an estimated cost of $167,000.00; and WHEREAS, United Engineers & Constructors Inc. has submitted its proposal to do said work, which proposal is in words, terms, and figures as follows, to-wit: "The City of Austin, Austin, Texав. We hereby propose to design and construct for you three 11,000 volt to 2300 volt substations with necessary buildings, equipment and circuits to conform with the line diagrams furnished by your engineer, Mr. Walter Seaholm, on November 14, 1929, as follows: At Power Plant North Station East Station 6 - 667 KVA Transformers 6 - 667 KVA Transformers 3 - 667 KVA Transformers Relocate Power Plant Feeder Regulators The estimated cost of which is $167,000.00. I. SERVICE TO BE RENDERED. With respect to this work we propose to act as your own Engineering, Construction and Purchasing Departments, being guided in all respects by such instruc- tions as you may from time to time give us. As Engineers, we will make all necessary engineering studies and determinations, recommend to you the type and character of equipment and of construction re- 463 quired and prepare plans and specifications for equipment, material and construction work. As Contractors, we will execute with our own forces the construction and install the machinery and equipment, sub-letting parts of the work when it is to your advantage to do so, and turn the completed work over to you ready for regular use. As Purchasing Agents, we will purchase the necessary machinery, equipment and materials. We will furnish at our own expense: (a) The service of the Executive officers of the Company who will direct and oversee the work performed under this agreement. (b) The service of the Construction Department in our Home Office. (c) The service of the Purchasing Department in our Home Office which will assist in the purchase of the machinery, apparatus and materials. (d) The service of the Accounting and Auditing Departments in our Home Office. (e) All other expenses of our Home Office, excepting only the salaries of employees, and materials utilized, in the Engineering and Drafting Departments for your work. II. COMPENSATION. You are to pay us for the services specified above a sum equal to 9% per cent of the "cost of the work" as defined in the next section, payments to be made at the end of each month in the same proportionate amount that the actual expenditures made during that month bears to the total estimated cost of the work, unt11 90% of the total is paid, the balance of 10% being payable on completion of the work. It is agreed that the total fee for the work described shall not exceed the sum of $16,000.00, but if material additions in the soope of the work are ordered by you, there shall be added to the amount of the fee, a sum equal to 9% of the cost of the work added. III. COST OF THE WORK. It is understood that "cost of the work" shall include the following items whether commitments or expenditures are made by you direct or by us for your account: (a) The cost of all materials, machinery, equipment and labor. (b) The cost, less salvage, of tools and construction equipment purchased and the rental of any equipment furnished or hired. (c) The cost, at salary rates, of men in the Engineering and Drafting Departments in our Home Office or in the field, in connection with the engineering or designing, the choice and purchase of materiale and apparatus, and the inspection of the work. (d) The cost of a work office, e, including the salaries and expenses of a superintendent of construction, an accountant a purchasing agent, and such assistants as they may require; the cost of all field engineering and inspection; the expense of maintaining the work office. (e) The cost of insurance and any expense incurred in connection with any accident or damage to person or property. (f) Any traveling expenses or expenses of a similar character and any other expenditures we may make except for items specified in Section I, as furnished at our own expense. IV. DISBURSEMENTS. We will make all payments for material, labor, equipment, services, etc., for your account from funds to be advanced to us by you for the purpose, giving you each month. a detailed statement of expenditures during the previous month, supported by proper vouchers. V. PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS. You will have as full control as you care to exercise of the purchase of materials and equipment and of the letting of such sub-contracts as may seem desirable. All contracts and orders placed by us, payrolls and other obligations, shall be in your name, signed by us as Agents for you. VI. INSURANCE. Unless otherwise directed by you, we will place insurance covering liability to the public and to employees engaged on this work, with limits of $10,000 for any one person and $20,000.00 for any one accident, unless Workmen's Compensation laws make it advisable to secure insurance in some other form or amount. The policies will be in the usual form. 464 If you so request, we will place insurance covering damage to the work, or any. part of it, by fire. VII. PROGRESS REPORTS. We will render reports to you monthly showing the progress of the work in its various parts and any changes that it may seem advisable to make in the estimates of cost or of time required for completion. VIII.AUDIT. Our correspondence, records, vouchers and books of account, in so far as work done or money expended under this agreement are concerned, will be always open to your inspection. IX. ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL. On acceptance of this proposition by you, and its approval by the President or a Vice-President of this Company, it will constitute an agreement between us." THEREFORE, 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 accept said proposal, which shall constitute the contract between the United Engineers & Constructors, Inc., and the City of Austin for the performance of the above mentioned service and work. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; naye, none, 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 Steok, 5; nays, none. The Council then recessed. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved: W. M Far Mayor. Austin, Texas, December 16th, 1929. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; members present: absent, none. Mayor McFadden announced that the time was up for submitting bids for One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) of Austin City Bonds, and the following bids were then opened and read: Bid of Continental. Illinois Co., Chicago; Harris Trust and Savings Bank; Foreman National Corporation; Curtis and Sanger; Garrett and Company, Dallas, for par and accrued interest from date of Bonds to date of delivery at Austin, Texas, plus a cash premium of $3,575 on 4-3/4% Bonds. Bid of Caldwell & 00.3; C. W. MoNear & Co.; Braun Bosworth & Co.; Kountze Bros.; Otis & Co.; for par and accrued interest from date of Bonds to date of delivery at Austin, Texas, plus a cash premium of $12,507.00 on 4-3/4% Bonds. Bid of Stranahan, Harris & Oatis, Inc., Toledo, Ohio; par and accrued interest from date of Bonds to date of delivery at Austin, Texas, plus a cash premium of $18,567.00 on 5% Bonds.