The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell (who voted "aye" with reservations) 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 Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steok, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Mayor. 547 Austin, Texas, January 30.1930. 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 McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE IBEUANGE 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", PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON DECEMBER 19,1929. The above ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Mueller moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. 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 ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Mueller moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, 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 Mueller moved that same be finally passed. 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. 548 The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, J. J. Wattinger is the contractor for the construction of a garage building at 504-6 Brazos Street, being on Lot 11, 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 CITY 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: Brazos Street Working Space Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 11, Block 56 of the Original City; thence in an easterly direction and at right anglés to the center line of Brаzов Street a distance of 25 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and parallel to the center line of Brazos Street a distance of 46 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction to the west line of Brazos Street; thence in a northerly direction along the west line of Brazos Street to the point of beginning. 2. That the above privileges and allotments of space are granted to said J.J.Wattinger, hereafter 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 and inside of the east and south boundaries of the Brazos Street working space, a substantial walkway at least four (4) feet wide and four (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 will be allowed to maintain an opening in the north barrier of the walkway for the ingress and egress of trucks and vehicles used in connection with the work. At all times when this opening is not in use there shall be a barrier not less than 2"x4" in cross section placed across the opening. (3) That the Contractor shall be permitted to make use of six (6) feet of the alley space adjacent to the rear wall of the building, provided that all materials and debris shall be removed from such space as soon as the necessity for their existence has ceased. (4) That the Contractor shall be allowed to construct a temporary work office and store house within the Brazos Street working space, provided that no part of such structure shall be nearer than twenty feet to the south boundary of said working врасе. (5) That no vehicles shall be loaded or unloaded by the Oontractor while parked on Brazos Street outside of the allotted working space. (6) That storm waters shall be taken care of by the Contractor on both Brazos Street and in the alley. (7) That any public utilities disturbed during the construction shall be replaced in as good condition as same existed when the work started. (8) That the Contractor during the use of the alley working space shall take care to see that at all times the alley is sufficiently clear of materials or any obstruction to allow for the passage of a fire truck wishing to gain access to a fire through the alley. (9) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars, which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims for damages to any persons or property that 549 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 space. (10 That the Contractor shall have removed from the building site, not later than April 15, 1930, or sooner if necessary in the opinion of the City Manager, all fenceв, barricades, walks, materials and other obstructions in the street or alley. The Contractor shall restore said street and alley to as good condition as same existed before the use of the spaces 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 resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) be and 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; naye, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Dr. G. H. Wooten and Geo. H. MoCullough are the owners of all of the property situated in Blocka 38 and 39 of the Harwood Subdivision, Outlot 54, Division "D", City of Austin, Texas; and WHEREAS, said alley has been closed and not used by the public since its dedication March 27th, 1891; and WHEREAS, as a matter of fact it is not necessary for public convenience, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the alley running east and west parallel to Twenty-sixth Street and lying north of Lots 28 to 37 and south of Lot 38 of Harwood Subdivision, Outlot 54, Division "D", Austin, Texas, as shown of record in Travis County Deed Records in Plat Book 1, Page 69, be and the same is hereby permanently vacated and closed, but there is reserved to the City of Austin the right and easement perpetually to enter said alley for the purpose of laying and constructing and maintaining its public utilities or any other utilities controlled by the City without cost to the City of Austin for any damages that might occur to any improvements whatsoever placed by any property owner. 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, Herman Becker has applied to the City Council for a permit to construct a raised sidewalk platform on the north side of Fourth Street in front of Lot 5, Block 40 of the Original City of Austin; and 550 WHEREAS, the City Council has considered said request and the recommendations of the City Engineer and it is deemed that said request should be granted; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Herman Becker is hereby granted the right to construct a concrete platform for width not to exceed ten (10) feet, said platform to be built parallel to the curb grade as established by the City Engineer, and to be built in accordance with plan No. 2-H-54 hereto attached. THAT said Herman Becker is hereby granted aofresaid permit subject to his also constructing concrete paving between the face of the curb line and the edge of the railroad company'e ties, said paving to be not less than seven (7) inches in thickness and of concrete of a class composed of 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, and 4 parts gravel, and all work shall be done under the direction and supervision of the City Engineer and shall be in accordance with the specifications set forth on said plan No.2-11-54. 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 report of the Safety Committee: "Austin, Texas, January 30,1930. Mr. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, Austin, Texas. Dear Sir: We, the members of the Safety Committee of the City of Austin, have investigated the application of A. W. and B. H. Bloor for a permit to construct and operate a drivein auto spring repair shop on Colorado Street between Third and Fourth Streets, said shop to be located on Lot 7, Block 28 of the Original Oity of Austin. We recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: (1) That all buildings and equipment shall be placed inside of the property line, correct lines to be obtained before construction starts or equipment installed. Lines and grades to be obtained from the Oity Engineering Department for entrances and driveways, building plans to be approved by the City Building Inspector. (2) That no gasoline or oil shall be sold from the property. (3) That equipment used in the operation of said auto spring repair shop shall be во placed that cars receiving service therefrom will not in any way obstruct the sidewalk, street or alleyway. (4) 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. (5) That there shall be kept in an accessible place at all times a chemical fire extinguisher for emergency use. (6) That the grades of the concrete shall be such that no waste oils or water or any floor washing shall ever pass over the city sidewalk area and that in the event that the use of the property is changed to that involving the storage or the washing of cars, a grease trap, approved by the City, shall be installed, which grease trap shall be so placed that all waste water and oils shall be collected and run through same and that from said grease trap a waste line shall be built and connected to the nearest city storm sewer at the expense of the owner of the property. (7) That all adjacent walks, ramps, gutters and curbs shall be constructed of concrete before the drive-in repair shop is used and that all ramps shall be in accordance with those shown on Plan 2-H-55 which accompanies this resolution and is hereby made a part thereof. (8) That before use of said station is made the owner shall apply to the City Engineer for final inspection when he considers that he has complied with all of the re- quirements of the City. (9) That permission shall be granted, subject to the above conditions and the present and future rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, applying to or regulating drive-in stations, and said permission shall be held to be granted and accepted subject to all necessary, ary, 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 A. W. and B. H. Bloor have failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. By OITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer J. Bouldin Rector Tom Neal, City Attorney Traffic Police Captain L. A. Palmer Oity Plumbing Inspector." Councilman Mueller moved that permit be granted to said A. W. and B.H.Bloor, subject to the above recommendations of the Safety Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, 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 resolution: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative mape 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 high pressure gas main on West Johanna Street beginning at a point on an existing 4-inch high pressure gas main, which point of beginning is 15 feet south of and 19 feet west of the intersection of the north line of West Johanna Street and the east line of Eva Street; Thence in a westerly direction, 15 feet south of and parallel to the north line of West Johanna Street to the east line of Newton Street, said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (2) A 4-inch low pressure gas main on East Thirty-second Street beginning at the dead end of an existing 4-inch low pressure gas main, which dead end is 19 feet south of and approximately 146 feet east of the intersection of the north line of East Thirty-second Street and the east line of Duval Street; Thence in an easterly direction 19 feet south of and parallel to the north line of East Thirty-second Street to tie in the dead end of an existing 4-inch low pressure gas main, which dead end is approximately 206 feet west of the west line of Harris Park Avenue, said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 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. 551 552 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 request of LeNoir Dimmitt for a reduction in the valuation placed on his house and lot at 1018 Willow Street was read, and Councilman Pannell moved that the matter be referred to C. E. Ledbetter of the Tax Department for investigation and report to the Council as to whether or not proper depreciation on the improvements had been allowed. Motion was seconded by Mayor McFadden, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayee, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: , WHEREAS, on the 15th day of September, A. D. 1910, Thomas F. Taylor, owner of a part of a tract of ground in the City of Austin, known and described as "The Fair Grounds" and shown on the official plat or map of Hyde Park Addition No.2 to the City of Austin, and designated on said plat as "Austin Rapid Transit Co. Park", did by a certain instrument recorded in Book 242, pages 116 and 117, Travis County Records, dedicate to the public for use as a street only, a certain tract or parcel of land out of said Austin Rapid Transit Co. Park, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the north line of said Park and the south line of Third Street (now 40th Street) 262 feet easterly from the northwest corner of the said Austin Rapid Transit Co. Park; thence southerly parallel with the east and west lines of said Park, 425 feet to corner in south line of said Park and the north line of Second Street (now 39th Street); thence easterly along the south line of said Park and the north line of Second Street, 60 feet to corner in said line; said corner being 262 feet westerly from the southeast corner of said Park; thence northerly parallel with the east and west lines of said Park, 425 feet to corner in the north line of said Park and the south line of Third Street, said corner being 262 feet from the northeast corner of said Park; thence westerly along the said line, 60 feet to the place of beginning; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin, through its City Council, has declined to accept said property to be used as a street, but has by the permission of said Thomas F. Taylor constructed thereon a storm Bewer extending from 39th to 40th Streets; Now, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the property above described is hereby quitclaimed and released unto the said Thomas F. Taylor, his heirs and assigns, but it is understood and agreed that the said City of Austin shall have perpetual easement over said property to examine, protect and repair the storm sewer constructed thereon, but otherwise not to interfere with the free use and occupancy of the same by said Thomas F. Taylor, his heirs and assigns forever. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Councilman Reed was excused from the Council Chamber. Councilman Steck moved that the bid of Brydson Bros., in the amount of $5349.00, for the erection of a Practice Tower for the Fire Department, same to be located on Lamar Park near the foot of Colorado Street, be accepted as the lowest and best bid, and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with said firm for said work. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; naye, none; Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Mueller moved that the recommendation of the Park Board for the purchase of from two to three acres of land along Shoal Oreek from Mrs.D.Daugherty of New York County, New York, for the development of Shoal Creek Boulevard, at a consideration of $1600.00, be approved, and that the City Manager be authorized to purchase same, subject to approval of title by the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Pannell moved that, in accordance with the recommendation of the , Tax Assessor and Collector no reduction be allowed for the year 1929 in the valuation placed on the improvements belonging to Mrs. Idella McDonald located on Lots 12 and 13, Block 4, Hyde Park Annex, and that the valuation of $805.00 as placed by the Tax Office stand. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; naye, none; Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Pannell moved that, in accordance with the recommendation of the Тах Аввеввоr and Collector, the valuation on the improvements belonging to H. O. Borneman situated on 52x105 feet out of the S. E. corner (A) of Outlot 28, Division "C", Plat 68, be reduced from $1385.00 to $1275.00 for the year 1929, and that the Assessor and Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Pannell moved that, in accordance with the recommendation of the Тах Азвеввоr and Collector, the valuation placed on the improvements belonging to George W. Cox situated in Highway Addition, Outlot 27, Division "O", Plat 25B, be reduced from $835.00 to $555.00 for the year 1929, and the Assessor and Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Pannell moved that, in accordance with the statement of the Tax Assessor and Collector, showing that the property of C. C. Linscomb, being eight acres, more or less, in the J. E. Bouldin Tract, Plat 118, is equalized with surrounding property for the year 1929, no reduction be allowed and that the valuation of $3230.00 placed on said property for the year 1929 stand. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, 553 554 الحسبة مدهاشم Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; naye, none; Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Mueller moved that, in accordance with the recommendation of the Tax Assessor and Collector, the valuation placed on Lot 35, Enfield B, belonging to Lee Joseph, for the year 1929, be reduced from $2710.00 to $2305.00, but that the valuation of $5065.00 placed on the improvements on said lot stand, and that the Tax Assessor and Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; naye, none; Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Mueller moved that, in accordance with the recommendation of the Tax Assessor and Collector, the improvements on Lote 11 and 12, Boulevard Heights, belonging to W. F. McCoy, be reduced from $350.00 to $240.00 for the year 1929, and the Tax Assessor and Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; naye, none; Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Pannell moved that, in accordance with the recommendation of the Tax Assessor and Collector, the valuation placed on the improvements on Lot 26, Block 2, Outlot 31-32, Division "0", Plat 21, belonging to M. J. Modarie be reduced from $1700.00 to $1395.00 for the year 1929, and the Tax Assessor and Collector be authorized to change his rolls accordingly. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. Councilman Steck moved that, in accordance with the recommendation of the United Engineers & Constructors, the bids of the following firms for equipment for the north, east and plant substations of the City's electric distribution system be accepted, and the City Manager be instructed to authorize said United Engineers & Constructors to proceed with the purchase of said equipment at the prices designated: Montgomery Iron & Steel Company 3 Outdoor Steel Structures Philadelphia Storage Battery Company 2 Control Batteriев - - General Cell Structure Corporation 24 Kv Bus Structures - - Kerite Insulated Wire & Cable Company Cable at the designated prices per thousand feet of cable, approx.General Electric Company - $1,759.00 1,585.05 3,102.00 2,856.00 18 Induction Voltage Regulators 19,235.65 Instrument Transformers - 1,654.50 4 Lightning Arrestors - 1,818.00 Switchboards - 2,806.65 11 Indoor 011 Circuit Breakers, 6 Automatic Reclosing Panels 9,409.30 Cable, approximately 11-667 Kv-a Transformers - Rockbestos Products Corporation Railway & Industrial Engineering Company 21,100.00 1,600.50 Disconnecting Switches, Air Break Switches and Bus Supports indoor and outdoor - 3,790.00 Condit Electric Mfg. Company 4 Outdoor Oil Circuit Breakers 3.764.00 Total $75,181.33 i Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; naye, none; Councilman Reed absent, 1. די 555 The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: RESOLUTION FIXING RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR SERVICE OF ELECTRICITY FOR LIGHTING AND POWER AND PRE- SORIBING CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the following rates to be charged consumers by the City of Austin for the service of electricity for lighting and power, and the following regulations and conditions appertaining thereto, are each hereby adopted: FOR RESIDENCE LIGHT ING RATE "A" 9 cents per KWH for the first 200 KWH cente per KWH for that over 200 KWH taken by the consumer per month. MINIMUM BILL 50 cents net per month, which entitles consumer to use 5 KWH. APPLICATION OF RATES This rate is applicable for general residence lighting, including the use of ordinary household electrical appliances. FOR LIGHTING, FAN AND COOKING RATE "B" 9 cents per KWH for the first 3 KW Hrs. per 100 watts of connected lighting load, plus per 1500 watts of connected heating load, consisting of electric range, water heater, or other heating or cooking appliance having a rated capacity in excess of 1 kW. 3 cents per KWH for all current used by the consumer during the month in excess of the above amount. GUARANTEED MONTHLY BILL $2.00 net per month for minimum of 500 watts of connected lighting load, plus the minimum of 3000 watts of connected heating demand load. If the consumer shall have a greater connected lighting or heating demand load than above amounts, then the consumer will be charged 10 cents per net scheduled lighting KWH per month. The connected lighting load shall be based on 100 watts per room (bath rooms, closets, halls, attics, and the like, shall not be considered as rooms). The connected heating load shall be based as follows: 50% of the rated capacity of electric ranges. 50% of the rated capacity of water heaters or other heating or cooking appliances in excess of 1 KW. If a double switch is used with water heater or other heating appliance in connection to range, then water heater or other heating appliance rated capacity shall not be considered in this rate, unless this exceeds the rated capacity of electric range. APPLICATION OF RATE This rate contemplates the use of but one meter to register the energy for lighting each residence or each apartment and for the use of ordinary household devices, such as flat irons, fans, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, toasters, etc. (where the rated capacity of any single device does not exceed 1 KW) in conjunction with the use of energy for electric range and other large cooking and heating appliances, but is not applicable for the operation of rectifiers or motors in excess of 1 HP, or devices other than cooking or heating appliances where the maximum demand of any single device exceeds 1 KW. rate. Hotels and recognized rooming and boarding houses will not be served under this LIGHTING AND POWER RATE "O" 9 cents per KWH for the first 4 KWH per 100 watt of connected lighting and power load. 5 cents per KWH for all current used by the consumer during the month in excess of the above amount. GUARANTEED MONTHLY BILL $2.00 net per month for minimum of 500 watts of connected lighting and power load. If the consumer shall have a greater connected lighting and power load than above amount, then consumer's minimum bill shall be calculated at 10 per net scheduled lighting KWH per month. 556 i The connected lighting load shall be based on 100 watts per room (bath roome closets, halls, attics, and the like, are not considered as rooms). The connected power load shall be based on the rated capacity of such appliances and motors. APPLICATION OF RATE This rate contemplates the use of but one meter to register the energy for lighting each residence or each apartment, and for the use of ordinary household devices such as flat irons, fans, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, toasters, etc. (where the rated capacity of any single device does not exceed 1 KW) in conjunction with the use of energy for electric refrigeration, but is not applicable for the operation of rectifiers or motors in excess at 1 HP. rate. Hotels and recognized rooming and boarding houses will not be served under this RATE "D" COMMERCIAL LIGHTING AND POWER cents per KWH for the first 100 KWH cente per KWH for the next 500 KWH 3. cents per KWH for the next 4000 KWH 2toente per KWH for the excess. MINIMUM BILL 50 cents per month for 10 sockets or less connected. 5 cents for each socket connected over 10 and 200 sockets. Above 200 sockets, the minimum bill shall be based on 50 cents per KW of normal rated capacity of current consuming apparatus connected during such billing period. APPLICATION OF RATE i This rate is applicable for general lighting and power that passes through one meter, such as heating appliances, small motors, fans, etc. to mercantile establishments, churches, lodge rooms, hotels, recognized rooming and boarding houses, or for lighting service in any other building not classified as residential. RATE "E" POWER SERVICE 5 cents per KWH for any portion of the first 200 KWH taken by the consumer during such month. 4 cents per KWH for any portion of the next 800 KWH taken by the consumer during such month. 3 cents per KWH for any portion of the next 3500 KWH taken by the consumer during such month. 2 cents per KWH for any portion of that in excess of 4500 KWK taken by the conmer during such month. MINIMUM CHARGE $1.00 net per month per horse power, or fraction thereof or its equivalent of 750 watts of maximum demand. No monthly charge less than $3.00 will be made under this rate. MAXIMUM DEMAND The "Maximum demand" as used in this schedule is assumed to be equal to a certain percentage of the total capacity in horse power of motors connected as indicated by the manufacturers' standard normal rating, such percentage varying according to the following: - Installations under 10 HP where only one motor is used Installations under 10 HP where more than one motor is usedInstallations from 10 HP to 50 HP, both inclusive, irrespective of - ... -- number of motors - Installations over 50 HP irrespective of number of motors DISCOUNTS 100% 80% 70% 60% Consumers who desire to purchase current for large capacity at primary voltage and who furnish their own transformers (being metered on primary side) shall be allowed a discount of three per cent (3%) from the gross bill for current taken during such month. Consumers whose load factor is above 50%, the consumer shall be given a discount of 1% for each 5% above 50% from the gross bill for current taken during such month. Consumers whose average power-factor is above 85%, the consumer shall be given Synchronous motors and the like must be operated under the direction of the Light a discount of 1% for each 5% above 85% power-factor to Unity power-factor. and Power Department as to any different power-factor operation than Unity. 557 : APPLICATION OF RATE This rate applies to power installations except when less than three (3) horsepower is installed, then combined lighting and power schedule shall apply. INDUSTRIAL POWER SERVICE RATE "F" Demand charge of $1.50 per KW per month of maximum demand, but not less than $50.00 plus an energy charge of First 20 KWH per.KW of demand Next 80 KWH per KW of demand Next 160 KWH per KW of demand A11 over 260 KWH per KW of demand DISCOUNTS 2, cents per KWH 13" 1 ॥ 1 cent 11 8 cente " For each of that number of kilowatt hours taken by the consumer during the month which is in excess of 360 KWH per KW of maximum demand, and also in excess of 100,000 KWH, the consumers shall be entitled to a discount of .001 cents per KWH. Consumers whose average power factor is above 85% shall be given a discount of 1% for each 5% above 85% power factor to unity. Consumers whose average power factor is below 85%, the maximum demand shall be determined by multiplying the registered maximum demand by eighty-five (85) and the product thus obtained divided by the average power pactor of the consumer's load, during such billing period. MAXIMUM DEMAND The term "Maximum demand" for any billing period, as used in this rate, shall be construed to mean the greatest average number of kilowatte taken by the consumer during any period of 15 consecutive minutes, but not less than the greatest maximum demand so established within the twelve month period immediately preceding any such billing period. For ice making and refrigeration, consumers having a demand of at least 40 KW, the maximum shall be modified accordingly. The consumer shall be billed on the actual demand established during the billing period during the months of November, December, January, February, and March, but which demand shall not be less than 20% of the maximum demand so established within the twelve monthe preceding. During the other months of April, May, June, July, August, September, and October, the consumer shall be billed on the greatest maximum demand so established within the twelve monthe period immediately preceding any such billing period. MINIMUM CHARGE The net minimum amount to be paid by the consumer to the Light and Power Department for service rendered during any billing period shall be equivalent to the sum of $1.50 per kilowat of the consumer's maximum demand for such billing period. SERVICE VOLTAGE Service under this schedule will be three phase, sixty cycles, alternating current at not less than 2200 volts (with reasonable variation in either direction to be allowed). APPLICATION OF RATE This rate is applicable for ice plants, cold storage plants, manufacturing plants and other loads of similar characteristics, with a connected load of 50 horsepower or larger. "OFF PEAK" POWER SERVICE RATE "G" Demand charge of $1.50 per HP of maximum demand, plus an energy charge of First 1000 KWH - - All over 1000 KWH - APPLICATION OF RATE This rate is applicable to 5 HP or more. 2. cents per KWH 12 " Where the character of the load is of high load factor or is used only on off peak periods. The "Peak period" is defined as the hours between 7 A.M. and 12 A.M. and 5 P.Μ. and 11 P. M. each day, except Sunday and holidays, subject to change by the Light and Power Department, giving consumer 30 days notice. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the above rates and regulations shall become effective on February 1st, A.D. 1930, and bills for service shall be rendered consumers under said rates on meter readings on and after said February 1, 1930, and all rates and regulations in conflict herewith are expressly repealed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to provide all necessary printed schedules, bills and instructions in order to place said rates and regulations in effect as provided. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, 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 Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4;nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. 558 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILI Austin, Texna, Гайкинку 4.1930. The Council was called to order by the Mayor, Roll call showed the following members present; Mayor Moradden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Stock,4; absent, Councilman Reed, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AUTHOR- IZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS BONDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, TO THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($150,000.00) DOLLARS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF", PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON DECEMBER 19, 1929. The above ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Mueller moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pannell, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; naye, none; Councilman Reed absent. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Mueller moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. 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 ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Mueller moved that same be finally passed. 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. 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; naye, none; Councilman Reed absent. The Council then recessed, Approved Me Mayor.