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Austin Paving Battles & Airport Growth

Thursday, June 12, 1930 regular
  • Widespread Paving Assessments Approved:

    Despite numerous public protests citing financial hardship, the city approved assessments to fund extensive street paving projects on Guadalupe Street, East Avenue, and Red River Street.
  • Significant Airport Infrastructure Investment:

    $9,500 was allocated to extend essential water and light services to the Robert Mueller Airport, marking a key investment in city development.
  • New Business & Environmental Debates:

    A new gasoline filling station permit was granted under strict safety and operational conditions. Additionally, officials considered public petitions regarding a contested filling station proposal and the relocation of a city dump.
  • Utility Expansion:

    Permits were issued for the installation of new underground telegraph lines and gas mains, indicating ongoing growth in urban infrastructure.

Full Transcript

88 the 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 MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 4; naye, none; Councilman Steok absent. 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 Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Reed, 4; naye, none; Councilman Steck absent. The Council then reсеввед. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved adder Mayor. Austin, Texas, June 12th.1930. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; absent, Councilman Reed, 1. The regular order of business was suspended in order to hear the large delegation of citizens present. This being the day set for the hearing of owners of abutting property and others interested with reference to street improvements to be constructed in the certain Units or Districts of Improvement, as follows: GUADALUPE STREET from the North line of Twenty-seventh Street to the East line of Nueces Street, known and designated as Unit or District No. 30; GUADALUPE STREET from the East line of Nueces Street to the South line of Fortieth Street, known and designated as Unit or District No. 31; GUADALUPE STREET from the South line of Fortieth Street to the North line of Forty-fifth Street, known and designated as Unit or District No. 32; as awarded to L. E. Whitham & Company the Mayor thereupon stated that all persons desiring to protest against the levying of assessments against abutting property on the above mentioned street and within the limits above stated, or who desired to be heard with reference to the improvements proposed to be assessed against said property and the owners thereof, the lien and liability thereof, the special benefits to the property and the owners thereof, or any other matters or things authorized by the provisions of Article XXIV of the Charter of the City of Austin to be urged and considered at this hearing would now be heard from, and thereupon the following protests were heard: : 89 On Guadalupe Street from East line of Nueces Street to South line of West Fortieth Street, Unit or District No. 31: J. J. Hildinger stated that he was unable to pay for the paving; H. E. Seekatz stated that he was not willing to pave unless all property owners participated; C. D. Caswell, representing his brother, W. R. Caswell, stated that his brother was unable to pay for the paving; Mrs. Margaret Wells and daughter, Lucille Wells, stated that they were financially unable to pay for the paving; and also that the proposed paving would destroy two of their shade trees; Richard Yett, representing his father, W. D. Yett, asked for a reduction in the amount of his assessment on account of the property's abutting three streets, all of which he understood, were included in the proposed paving program; , E. S. Garner stated that there was an indebtedness against their home and they were unable to pay for the paving; E. P. James stated that he was willing to pave, but wanted a longer time in which to pay for same; S. E. Wilson stated that he was financially unable to pay for the paving. On Guadalupe Street from South line of Fortieth Street to North line of Fortyfifth Street, Unit or District No. 32: R. C. Walker, representing Mary Manogue, stated that she was financially unable to pay for the paving, as she was incapacitated for work and her small income was hardly sufficient to cover her living expenses, and asked that the Council grant her some relief; Beth Lucas stated that he did not think the paving would enhance the value of his property, and that he was financially unable to pay for same; James MoConnachie stated that as this street was a highway, the property owners should not be required to pay as large a percentage of the cost as they would on a residential street; that he was willing to pave, but object to paying nine-tenths of the cost; D. H. Smith stated that he was in favor of the paving, but was financially unable to pay for the same. This being the day set for the hearing of owners of abutting property and others interested with reference to street improvements to be constructed in the certain Units or Districts of Improvement, as follows: EAST AVENUE from the North property line of East Fourth Street to the South property line of East Sixth Street, known and designated as Unit or District No. 48; EAST AVENUE from the North property line of East Sixth Street to the North property line of East Eighth Street, known and designated as Unit or District No. 49; RED RIVER STREET from the North property line of East Sixteenth Street to the South property line of East Nineteenth Street, known and designated as Unit or District No. 42; EAST TWENTY-SECOND STREET from the East property line of Red River Street to the West property line of East Avenue, known and designated as Unit or District No. 47; all as awarded to Southwest Bitulithic Company the Mayor thereupon stated that all persons desiring to protest against the levying of assessments against abutting property on the above mentioned street and within the limits above stated, or who desired to be heard with reference to the improvements proposed to be assessed against said property and the owners thereof, the lien and liability thereof, the special benefits to the property and the owners thereof, or any other matters or things authorized by the provisions of Article XXIV of the Charter of the City of Austin to be urged and considered at this hearing would now be heard from, and thereupon the following protests were heard: East Avenue from the North property line of East Fourth Street to the South property line of East Sixth Street: Mrs. E. A. Maddox stated that she did not think her property would be enhanced in value sufficiently to justify the cost of paving. East Avenue from the North property line of East Sixth to North property line of East Eighth Street: Orra E. Simpson stated that her property is very old and dilapidated and brought 90 in very small revenue and that she was financially unable to pay for the paving. On East Twenty-Second Street from Red River Street to East Avenue: Miss Meta Huppertz stated that the cost of paving would amount to more than the value of the lot; W. Trenokmann, Attorney for K. C. Miller, stated that on account of the location of his property, especially that next to Sabine Street, the same would not be enhanced in value sufficiently to justify the cost of paving; Oscar R. Bertram asked that on account of his property abutting both East Avenue and East Twenty-second Street, he be allowed some adjustment in the cost of his азвеваments. Thereupon Clyde Hailey and Harwood Stacy were each called as a witness, and each being duly sworn, testified that he had resided in the City of Austin several years; that he was well acquainted with the values of the property abutting upon each of the Units or Districts as to which these hearings were being held; that he is acquainted with the type of paving which is proposed to be constructed upon said Units or Districts as to which these hearings were being held; and that in his opinion each parcel of abutting property would be enhanced in value by reason of the construction of the proposed improvements in an amount in excess of the amount proposed to be assessed against the same, as set out on the Engineer's Roll or Statement on file relating to such Units or Districts of Improvement. No other witnesses being offered or desiring to be heard, and no other interested parties or owners having requested to be heard, the Mayor thereupon laid before the Council the following ordinances: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, CLOSING A HEARING GIVEN TO PROPERTY OWNERS ON PORTIONS OF GUADA- LUPE STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 Steck, 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 second time and Councilman Pannell moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. 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. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pannell moved that same be finally passed. 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. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF GUADALUPE STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND FIXING A LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING ON SAID STREET, AND A PER- SONAL CHARGE AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY ri The foregoing 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 Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 43 nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Pannell moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance placed on its third reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 43; naye, none; Councilman Reed absent. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pannell moved that same be finally passed. 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. ORDINANCE OLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF EAST AVENUE AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF, Pro- VIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSU- ANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF. The above ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Pannell moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on its second reading. 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. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Pannell moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. 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. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pannell moved that same be finally passed. 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. ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING PORTIONS OF RED RIVER STREET AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON AND AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF. PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF. The above ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Pannell moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance placed on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 43; nays, none. 91 92 The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Pannell moved a further suвpension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. 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. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pannell moved that same be finally passed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 43; nays, none Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF ON RED RIVER STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREET, AND FIXING A TIME FOR A HEARING OF THE OWN- ERS OR AGENTS OF SAID OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY, OR OF ANY PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID IMPROVEMENTS, AS PROVIDED BY THE CHAHTEH OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AND EXAMINING AND APPROVING THE ROLL OR STATEMENT OF THE CONSULTING ENGINEER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor Moradden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Pannell moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. 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. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pannell moved that same be finally passed. 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. The Mayor laid before the Council for its second reading, the following ordinance: ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CHANGING PLANS METHODS AND CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF WEST FIFTH STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING THE NECESSARY MATTERS INCIDENTAL THERETO. The above ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Pannell moved a вивpension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 43; nays, none. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Pannell moved that same be finally passed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 43; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. R. A. Spears and his attorney, Geo. S. Dowell, presented to the Council a petition signed by a number of property owners in the vicinity of No. 2829 Rio Grande Street favoring the erection of a filling station by the said R. A. Spears at this location. W. E. Wear was also heard in a vigorous protest against the same. Councilman Pannell moved that the matter be taken under advisement for one week. Motion was seconded by 93 Councilman Steck, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 43; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. Judge E. C. Gaines presented to the Council a petition signed by a large number of residents of Travis Heights and South Austin east of South Congress Avenue, asking for the removal of the City's dump on Riverside Drive just east of the city limits. The Council took the matter under advisement. J. C. Powell was heard in the matter of having the stock pens near his res1dence moved outside the city limits. The Council took no action on the matter. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, it appears from the attached communication of T. B. Marshall, Tax Assessor and Collector, that the Park Board of the City of Austin was negotiating with the Westenfield Development Company for the purchase of seven acres of land out of Outlots 8 and 9, Division "Z", Pease Subdivision of Plat 90 prior to January 1, 1929, and subsequently did purchase said property; and WHEREAS, 1t further appears that while said negotiations were pending, the Westenfield Development Company paid the taxes on said property for the year 1929 at a valuation of $1400.00; and WHEREAS, it further appears that, in view of the facts stated above, the Westenfield Development Company is entitled to a refund of said taxes to the amount of $31.50; Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said refund of $31.50 be authorized and that warrant in this amount, payable to Westenfield Development Company, issue out of the General Fund. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; naye, none; Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of Fifteen Thousand ($15000.00) Dollars be and the same is hereby transferred from the General Fund to the Water and Light Fund; said amount to be repaid the General Fund when Water and Light money is available. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Western Union Telegraph Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps and plans showing the proposed construction of underground conduits in the streets of 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 AUSTIE: THAT the Western Union Telegraph Company be and the same is hereby permitted to construct its underground conduits in the following streets: (1) An underground conduit in Brazos Street beginning at a point 25 feet west of and 27 feet south of the intersection of the center line of Brazos Street and the center line of East Seventh Street; Thence in a southerly direction 25 feet west of and parallel to the center line of Brazos Street, a distance of approximately one-half block. (2) An underground conduit in East Seventh Street, beginning at a point 25 feet west of and 27 feet south of the intersection of the center line of Brazos Street and the center line of East Seventh Street; 94 Thence in a westerly direction, 27 feet south of and parallel to the center line of said East Seventh Street a distance of approximately one-half block to a point 7 feet west of the center line of Congress Avenue Alley or the alley east of Congress Avenue. (3) An underground conduit in Congress Avenue Alley, or the Alley east of Congress Avenue beginning at a point 7 feet west of and 27 feet south of the intersection of the center liñe of East Seventh Street and the center line of said Congress Avenue Alley; Thence in a southerly direction 7 feet west of and parallel to the denter line of said Congress Avenue Alley a distance of approximately one-half block. Be it understood that permission for construction of the underground conduit lines described above is granted subject to the following conditions: (1) A 6-inch concrete base shall be poured by the Western Union Telegraph Company, com posed of 1 part incor cement, 2½ parts sand, and 3 parts screened gravel or crushed rook. (2) The City will provide an inspector for this job, but said inspector shall be paid by said Western Union Telegraph Company. (3) Provision shall be made to preserve the safety of traffic during the course of construction or maintenance of sald conduits described. (4) All damages whatever caused to existing utilities during the course of construction or maintenance of the underground conduits described above shall be paid by the Western Union Telegraph Company. That the work and construction of said underground conduit lines, including the excavation of the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said conduit lines have been constructed, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the sum of Six Hundred Fifty ($650.00) Dollars be and is hereby appropriated out of the reserve portion of General Fund for the purpose of furnishing and maintaining Rosewood Park as follows: 25 rolls T. Paper 2 mops 1 Toilet Fibre Brush 2 Rakes 2 Brooms - 1 Lawn Mower 1 Push Broom at .06 $ 1.50 - at .40- .80 .35 at .70- 1.46 at .75 - 1.50 at 9.00 at 1.10 1 Wire Broom - at 1.25 5 Gal. Gulf Venom Disinfectant at2.25 - 11.25 100 ft. Garden Hose - at 8.50 2 Nozzles at .30 .60 3 Cans Sani-flush (for toilets) Telephone (6 mos.) - at .19 - .57 - a.t5.00 30.00 Window Shades for Building and Sundries at 22.18 7 Mos. Salary of Keeper at80.00 - 560.00 $650.00 The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, ! Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilmen Reed absent. 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 in Neches Street, beginning at the dead end of an existing gas main, which dead end is 20 feet west of and 86 feet north of the intersection of of the north line of East Twentieth Street and the east line of Neches Street; Thence in a northerly direction 20 feet west of and parallel to the east line of Neches Street a distance of approximately one block to the south line of East Twenty95 first Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 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, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas, June 12, 1930. Hon. Mayor and Oity Council, Austin, Texas. Gentlemen: WHEREAS, D. P. Oraddock has become the owner of the property situated at the corner of Eleventh and Waller Streets and has filed an application to complete a filling station at said site; and WHEREAS, A. J. Hayden had been granted a permit to construct and operate a drivein gasoline filling station at the southwest corner of Eleventh and Waller Streets, which permit set forth various conditions which he would have to comply with before he could operate; and WHEREAS, said A. J. Hayden never met the conditions set forth and never operated the filling station; and WHEREAS, D. P. Craddock has filed an application for a permit to complete said filling station and intends to operate same in a manner which would not make various conditions previously set forth necessary; therefore, we, your committee, have considered his application for conditional use of the site for a filling station and hereby submit recommendations as follows: We, the Safety Committee of the City of Austin, recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: (1) That the permit previously granted to A. J. Hayden, as recorded in City Minute Book 11, Pages 185-186, be revoked by the City Council. (2) That no commercial water for the filling of radiators or other commercial use shall ever be used under this permit. 96 (3) 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. (4) That if any building is ever built over the driveways that the ceiling of that portion of the building that extends over driveways shall be covered with metal. Supports for portion extended over driveway to be supported by brick or reinforced concrete pillars. (5) That gasoline storage tanks and pumps and equipment used in connection therewith shall be of an approved type, and shall bear the label of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. All equipment to be installed in compliance with City and State Regulations governing such installations. All equipment to be inspected and approved before being placed in service. (6) That gasoline pumps and other equipment used in connection with the operation of a gasoline filling station shall be so located that cars receiving service therefrom will not in any manner obstruct the sidewalk, street or alleyway. The pumps shall be at least ten feet inside the property line. (7) 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 Oity Electrical Department. (8) 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. (9) That there shall be kept in an accessible place at all times a chemical fire extinguisher for emergency use. (10) That the interior grades of the station, whether constructed of gravel, earth or concrete, shall be such that no water can pass from the interior of the station over any portion of the City sidewalk area. (11) That a plan of the filling station showing the proposed location of pumps, drivewaye ramps, curbs, gutters and methods of draining away waste water and oils, marked 2-G-116A filed herewith as a part of this resolution, must be followed in the construction of this filling station before said station is used as a filling station. (12) That all gasoline pumps, tanks, equipment and piping connected thereto shall be inspected and approved by the City Plumbing Inspector. (13) That all exterior adjacent walks, ramps, gutters and curbs shall be constructed of concrete and all construction shall conform to the attached plan of the development marked 2-G-116A. CITY SAFETY COMMITTEE. (Sgd) Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer; Tom Neal, Traffic Police Captain; L. A. Palmer, City Plumb- ing Inspector. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the permit previously granted to A. J. Hayden by the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, to construct and operate a filling station at the southwest corner of Eleventh and Waller Streets, as recorded in City Minutes Book 11, Pages 185-186, is hereby rescinded. That permission is hereby granted to D. P. Craddock to construct and operate a filling station 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, 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 D. P.Craddock has failed and refused and i will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed ab- Bent. 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 to extend the water and light service to the ROBERT MUELLER AIRPORT, at an approximate cost of $9,500.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT the sum of $9,500.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Water and Light Department Fund for the purpose above mentioned. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 43; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to employ the services of a dog catcher from June 15th, 1930, until September 1, 1930; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the sum of $125.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund for the purpose of paying the salary of said dog catcher for said period, at the rate of $50.00 per month. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck; 4; absent, Councilman Reed,1. 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 Moradden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, and Steck, 4; nays, none; Councilman Reed absent. The Council then recessed. Approved Mayor. 97