468 Councilman Pannell moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Reed, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved: WM a Mayor. Austin, Texas, December 19, 1929. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; absent, none. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Mueller moved the adoption of same as read. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed 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, which had been read at the last regular meeting and laid over, came up for consideration. In this connection, a large delegation of property owners in the neighborhood were present and protested against the erection of a filling station, or any kind of a business house, at this location. After a discussion of the matter, Councilman Mueller moved that the application be rejected. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The application of W. E. Williams to erect a "drive-in" brick store building at the southeast corner of Rio Grande and Twenty-fourth Streets, which had been read at the last regular meeting and laid over, came up for consideration. A committee of interested property owners was also present and protested against the erection of a business house in this neighborhood. After considering the matter, Councilman Pannell moved that action upon same be postponed until after the Zoning Commission has completed its work and made a report. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Coun- cilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. A petition signed by the property owners on Guadalupe Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets, asking that the hearing of property owners with reference to the paving of this street be held open until January 9th, 1930, was read and ordered filed. : 469 The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, J. J. Wattinger is the contractor for the construction of a store building for J. C. Penny Co. Inc., on Lot 4, Block 56 of the Original City of the City of Austin, and desires a portion of the street and alley abutting said premises during said construction to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. That space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to J. J. Wattinger, the boundaries of which are described as follows: Congress Avenue Working Space. Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 4, Block 56; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the center line of Congress Avenue a distance of 30 feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction and parallel to the center line of Congress Avenue a distance of 46 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the center line of Congress Avenue to the east line of Congress Avenue; thence in a southerly direction along the east line of Congress Avenue to the point of beginning. Alley Working Space Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 4, Block 56; thence in an easterly direction a distance of 8 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and parallel to the center line of the alley lying between Congress Avenue and Brazos Street a distance of 46 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction to the west line of said alley; thence in a northerly direction along the west line of said alley to the point of beginning. 2. That the above privileges and allotments of space are granted to said J. J. Wattinger, hereinafter termed "Contractor" upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall erect and maintain continuously and in good condition during the use of said space hereby allotted along and inside the west and south boundaries of the Congress Avenue working space a substantial walkway at least 4 feet wide and 4 feet high to be built according to the sketch marked Exhibit "A" hereto attached and made a part of this resolution. (2) That the Contractor shall maintain an opening in the barrier around said working space only in the north barrier of said working space, provided, that at all times when this portion of the barrier is opened there shall be a not less than 2"x4" bar placed across the opening to prevent pedestrians from coming into the building site. (3) That the Contractor shall be allowed to construct a temporary work office and store house within the Congress Avenue working space. (4) That no vehicles shall be loaded or unloaded by the Contractor while parked on Congress Avenue outside of the allotted working space. (5) That storm waters shall be taken care of by the Contractor on both Congress Avenue and in the alley. (6) That any public utilities disturbed during the construction shall be replaced in as good condition as same existed when the work started. (7) That the Contractor during the use of the alley working space, shall take care to see that at all times any materials, scaffolding or debris is kept within the allotted & feet on the west side of the alley, provided, however, that during the demolition and removal of the east wall of the present building he shall be allowed to make full use of the alley, and provided further that during such uиве of the alley the Contractor shall not at any time have materials or any obstruction in the alley in such a way as to prevent the passage of a fire truck wishing to 470 gain access to a fire through this space. (8) That the Contractor will provide at all times during the use of any parts of the alley hereby allotted a passage to the club room maintained on the opposite side of the alley, and shall assist the City Sanitary Department in removing trash and refuse from the rear of any building out off by the use of this space. (9) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars, which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claime for damages to any persons or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalk, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the spасе. (10) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, walks, materials and other obstructions in the street or alley immediately after the necessity for their existence in said street or alley has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager. The Contractor shall restore said street and alley to as good condition as same existed before the use of the space hereby granted the Contractor. 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 ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE SANITARY SEWER BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TO THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY- FIVE THOUSAND ($175,000.00) DOLLARS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF. The above ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Reed moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second 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 second time and Councilman Reed moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance 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 Reed moved that same be finally passed. 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 Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND ($600,০০০) DOLLARS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ΡΑΥΜΕΝΤ THEREOF. The above ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Reed moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on its second reading. 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. 471 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Reed moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Reed moved that the same be finally passed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance : AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND ($150,000.00) DOLLARS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF. The above ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Reed moved that. the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; naye, none. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Reed moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. Motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Reed moved that same be finally passed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; naye, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE ABATTOIR BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF SEVENTY- FIVE THOUSAND ($75,000.00) DOLLARS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF. The above ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Reed moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Reed moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance 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 Reed moved that same be finally passed. 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. This being the day set for a continuance of the hearing of abutting property owners and others interested with reference to street improvements to be constructed in certain Units or Districts of Improvement as follows: EAST FIRST STREET from west line of Llano Street to the city limits at the east line of the Pleasant Valley Road, known and designated as Unit or District No. 22; all as awarded to L. E. Whitham & Company 472 the Mayor thereupon stated that all persons desiring to protest against the levying of assessments against abutting property on any of the above mentioned street 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. No parties appearing to protest, the hearing was closed; and the Mayor thereupon introduced the following ordinance: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, CLOSING A HEARING GIVEN TO PROPERTY OWNERS ON EAST FIRST STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND DEOLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first and Councilman Reed moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Reed moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance 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; naye, none. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Reed moved that same be finally passed. 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 Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING EAST FIRST STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND FIXING A LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING ON SAID STREET, AND A PERSONAL CHARGE AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENΟΥ. The above ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Reed moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; naye, none. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Reed moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance 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; naye, none. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Reed moved that same be finally passed. 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. 473 The Mayor laid before the Council the following report of the Safety Committee; and resolution: Mr. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, Austin, Texas. Dear Sir: "Austin, Texas, Dec. 17,1929. We, your committee, on the application of the Enfield Realty & Home Building Company asking permission to construct and operate a drive-in garage at 505 Guadalupe Street from which no gasoline or oils will be sold, make the following report: We, the committee, recommend that this permission be granted subject to the following conditione: (1) That no gasoline will be sold on the premiseв. (2) 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 plans to be approved by the City Building Inspector. (3) 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. (4) 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. (5) That there shall be kept in an accessible place at all times a chemical fire extinguisher for emergency use. (6) That provision shall be made to take care of waste oils and water by having the floor of the garage so constructed that the said waste can be concentrated and put through a grease and sand trap built according to the minimum specifications of the City Engineering Department, as shown on plan 2-H-48, or according to specifications equal to these, and that a drain shall be constructed at the expense of the owner from said concentration point to the nearest storm sewer. Connections to be made under the supervision of the Oity Engineering Department, (7) That plan of the garage showing the proposed location of the drivewaye and methods of draining away waste water and oils marked 2-H-48 which accompanies this recommendation shall be followed during construction. (8) That all waste oil and water drains, dumps, sand and grease traps and pipe connecting same with city storm sewer shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector and that the applicant shall make special application to the Plumbing Inspector for instructions as to method of installations and for inspectione. CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE (Sgd) J. E. Woody, Fire Chief; Geo. F. Krueger, Fire. Marshal Orin E. Metcalfe, Oity Engineer; Tom Neal, Traffic Police Captain; L. A. Palmer, City Plumbing Inspector. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That permission shall be granted, subject to the foregoing conditions and the present and future rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, applying to or regulating drive-in stations or gasoline filling stations, in the event that pumps are later added, 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 said Enfield Realty & Home Building Company has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordi- nances. 474 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: 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 Joe H. Varden, in the name of the City of Austin, for a cash consideration of Six Hundred Fifty Dollars, and upon showing of good and merchantable title in said owner at the time of conveyance, free from all liens and incumbrances, as determined by the City Attorney, and upon delivery to the City of the owner's general warranty deed, the following described land, said land to be used as a part of Waller Creek Boulevard, to-wit: A portion of Lot No. 4 and of Reserve No. 11, Block No. 3, in Grooms Addition out of the Thomas Gray Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Техав: Beginning at a point on the north line of the proposed Waller Creek Boulevard, from which point of beginning the northeast corner of Lot No. 4 in Block No. 3,out of the Grooms Addition, in the Thomas Gray Survey, City of Austin, Travie County, Texas, as recorded in Travis County Records, e, Plat Book No. 1, Page 59, bears N. 43043 Β. 111.21 feet; thence 8. 43043 W. 57.45 feet following Joe H. Varden's east or southeast line to a point on the north line of East Twenty-ninth Street as it exists on the ground; thence N. 58°57' W. 61.44 feet following said north line of East Twenty-ninth Street to a point; thence N. 430431 E. 103.04 feet following Joe H. Varden'e west or northwest line to a point on the north line of Waller Creek Boulevard; thence in a southeasterly direction following said north line of Waller Creek Boulevard around an aro of a curve whose intersection angle is 33041 whose radius is 461.07 feet, and whose degree of curvature is 120261 the long chord of which aro bears S. 18017' E. 67.94 feet to the point of beginning, containing 4754.44 square feet of land. 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: 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 Frank Seery, in the name of the City of Austin, for a cash consideration of Three Hundred and Twenty-five Dollars, and upon showing of good and merchantable title in said owner at the time of conveyance, free from all liens and incumbrances, as determined by the City Attorney, and upon delivery to the City of the owner's general warranty deed, the following described land, said land to be used as a part of Waller Oreek Boulevard, to-wit: A portion of Lot No. 5 and of Reserve No. 11, Block No. 3, in Grooms Addition, out of the Thomas Gray Survey, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, beginning at a point on the north line of the proposed Waller Creek Boulevard from which point of beginning the northeast corner of Lot 4, Block 3, out of the Grooms Addition in the Thomas Gray Survey, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, as recorded in Travis County Records, Plat Book No.1, Page 59, bears N. 43°43' E. 111.21 feet, to-wit: thence S. 430431 W. 57.45 feet following Frank Seery's west or northwest line to a point on the north line of East Twenty-ninth Street as it exists on the ground; thence S. 58°57' E. 61.44 feet following said north line of East Twenty-ninth Street to a point; thence N. 430431 E. 22.85 feet following Frank Seery's east or southeast line to a point on the north line of Waller Oreek Boulevard; thence in a general northwesterly direction following the north line of Waller Creek Boulevard around an arc of a curve whose intersection angle is 33°41', whose radius is 461.07 feet, and whose degree of curvature is 12°261 the long chord of which arc bears N. 26°52' W. 63.65 feet to the point of beginning, containing 2358.65 square feet of land. , 475 The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; naye, none. 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. W. D. Hart, in the name of the City of Austin, for a cash consideration of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and upon showing of good and merchantable title in said owner at the time of conveyance, free from all liens and incumbrances, as determined by the City Attorney, and upon delivery to the Oity of the owner's general warranty deed, the following described land, said land to be used as a part of Waller Creek Boulevard, to-wit: A portion of Lot No. 6 and of Reserve No. 11, Block 3, in Grooms Addition out of the Thomas Gray Survey in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, beginning at a point on the north line of the proposed Waller Creek Boulevard from which point of beginning the northwest corner of Lot No. 6 Block 3, of Grooms Addition out of the Thomas Gray Survey, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, as recorded in Travis County Recorde, Plat Book No. 1, Page 59, bears N. 43°43' Ε. 131.09 feet, to-wit: Thence S. 43°43' W. 22.85 feet following Mrs. W. D. Hart's west or northwest line to a point on the north line of East Twenty-ninth Street as it existe today; thence S. 58°57' E. 52.68 feet following said north line of East Twenty-ninth Street to a point where this north line intersects the north line of the proposed Waller Oreek Boulevard; thence N. 37°09' W. 1.31 feet following the north line of the proposed Waller Creek Boulevard to the point of curvature of a curve whose intersection angle is 33041 whose radius is 461.07 feet, and whose degree of curvature is 12026'; thence in a general northwesterly direction following an arc of said curve the long chord of which are bears N. 33°55' W. 51.24 feet to the point of beginning, containing 561.39 square feet of land. , 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 mape and plans showing the proposed construction of its underground conduit line in Bowie Street from West Fourth Street to West Sixth Street; and WHEREAS, a resolution was passed by the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, on the 5th day of December, 1929, which resolution was recorded in Minute Book 11, Page 451, said resolution assigning space 10 feet east of the center line of said Bowie Street; and WHEREAS, the assignment has been found impracticable because of the presence of a sanitary sewer line on the assignment given, and 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 lay and construct its underground conduit in and upon the following street: 476 A telephone conduit on Bowie Street beginning at a point on the north line of West Fourth Street, which point of beginning is 3 feet west of the intersection of the produced portion of the north line of said West Fourth Street and the center line of Bowie Street; Thence in a northerly direction, 3 feet west of and parallel to the center line of Bowie Street to a point 40 feet south of the south line of West Sixth Street, from which point said conduit is to follow the path of a curve, the long chord of which curve is to be about 60 feet in length. Wherefore, be it understood that the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company will be held responsible for all damages caused to existing utilities during the course of construction or maintenance of said conduit line described above. That the work and construction of said conduit line, including the excavation of the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said conduit line has been constructed shall be under the supervision and direotion of the City Manager. 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 Tax Assessor and Collector has this day submitted to the City Council the tax rolls of the City of Austin for the year 1929, which rolls show an aggregate amount of $50,494,164.00 of valuation of property assessed for taxes for said year, and an aggregate amount of $1,136,146.68 levied as taxes for said year; and WHEREAS, said tax rolls appear in all respecte in correct form, the valuations contained in said rolls having been examined and corrected by the Board of Equalization, which has made its report to the City Council; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said tax rolls for said year be and the same are hereby approved. 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 ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE RIDING BY MORE THAN ONE PERSON ON A ONE PASSENGER MOTORCYCLE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. The above ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Pannell moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; naye,none. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Pannell moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading.Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays,none. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pannell moved that same be finally passed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, Councilman Reed, 1. 1 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. REGULÁR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved 477 W.M Fadden Mayor. Austin, Texas, December 26, 1929. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Pannell and Steck, 3; absent, Councilmen Mueller and Reed, 2. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Pannell moved the adoption of same as read. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Pannell and Steck, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Mueller and Reed absent, 2. Councilman Pannell moved that the City Manager be authorized to secure bids for the building of a Drill Tower for the Fire Department in accordance with the plans for same submitted by Architect Kuehne. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Pannell and Steck, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Mueller and Reed absent, 2. A letter from Ed W. Giesen, offering to sell the City eight acres of land in Evergreen Heights as a site for the abattoir, was read and same was referred to Councilman Pannell for investigation and report. A communication from M. H. Crockett, asking that the City reconsider its action in refusing to grant him a permit for the erection of a filling station at Duval Street and the proposed Boulevard, was read, and Councilman Pannell moved that definite action upon the matter be postponed and that same be filed for future consideration. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Pannell, and Steck, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Mueller and Reed absent, 2. 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 Miss Bessie Taylor, in the name of the City of Austin, for a cash consideration of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) certain plans, specifications, blue prints and reports of the Austin Dam made by The City Water Power Company, Lamar Lynden, Consulting Engineer, and Frank S. Taylor, Resident Engineer. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Pannell, and Steck, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Mueller and Reed absent, 2.