241 The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the certain resolution providing for the issuance of $1,000,000.00 bonds of the City of Austin and instructing the City Manager to advertise for bids for the purchase of said bonds, said bids to be received on December 3, 1930, be and the same is hereby modified so as to re-set the date for the receiving of said bids from December 3, 1930, to December 10, 1930, and the City Manager is hereby authorized and instructed to advertise as provided in said resolution in the publications therein provided, but as to date in accordance with the terms of this resolution. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Pannell, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Reed and Steck absent, 2. 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 1930, which rolls show an aggregate amount of $52,802,845.00 of valuation of property assessed for taxes for said year, and an aggregate amount of $1,188,101.69 levied as taxes for said year; and WHEREAS, said tax rolls appear in all respects 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 McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, and Pannell, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Reed and Steck absent, 2. Councilman Pannell moved that the Council recess, subject to call of the Mayor, Motion was seconded by Mayor McFadden, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, and Pannell, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Reed and Steck, 2. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved: OW.M Fadden Mayor. 0 The Council was called to order by the Mayor. members present: Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, absent, none. Austin, Texas, November 26, 1930. Roll call showed the following Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; 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 Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. 242 The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the premises abutting the north and south sides of West Sixth Street between the east line of Fannin Street and the west line of West Avenue have never been numbered in accordance with the City of Austin scheme of numbering houses; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared a map and made a study of the situation and has assigned numbers to said premises in accordance with the city's scheme of numbering houses, and said map has been reviewed by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the premises abutting the north and south sides of West Sixth Street from the east line of Fannin Street to the west line of West Avenue be numbered in accordance with the numbering shown on the plat hereto attached marked 2-0-359, which plat 1s hereby made a part of this resolution. 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 premises abutting the east and west sides of Upson Street from the north line of Dam Boulevard to the south line of West Seventh Street have never been numbered in accordance with the City of Austin's scheme of numbering houses; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared a map and made a study of the situation and has assigned numbers to said premises in accordance with the city's scheme of numbering houses and said map has been reviewed by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the premises abutting the east and the west sides of Upson Street from the north line of Dam Boulevard to the south line of West Seventh Street be numbered in accordance with the numbering shown on the plat hereto attached marked 2-C-366, which plat is hereby made a part of this resolution. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That Texas Public Service Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A 4-inch low pressure gas main in Pecan Grove Road from Sunset Lane to Newning Avenue, the center line of which gas main shall be 40 feet north of the south line of said Pecan Grove Road and parallel thereto. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in Bickler Road, beginning at a point on the south line of Pecan Grove Road, which point of beginning is 27 feet west of the intersection of the east line produced of Bickler Road and said south line of Pecan Grove Road; Thence in a northerly direction 27 feet west of and parallel to said east line of Bickler Road. a distance of approximately 175 feet to tie in the dead end of an existing gas main. 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 243 0 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) daye 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. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches; and THAT the work and laying of said gas maine, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said maine 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, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. Reports of L. E. Whitham & Company, advising that they have completed the paving on Red River Street from the north line of Nineteenth Street to the north line of Twenty-fourth Street, District No. 43, and from the north line of Twentyfourth Street to the north line of Thirty-second Street, District No. 44, and of H. R. F. Helland, Consulting Engineer, stating that said paving has been completed in accordance with plans and specifications, and recommending the acceptance of same, were read and ordered filed. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, ΤΕΧΑΣ, ΛCCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF RED RIVER STREET, IN THE OTTY OF AUSTIN, AND AUTHOR- IZING THE PAYMENT OF THE BALANCE DUE BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFI- CATES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST OWNERS OF ABUTTING PROPERTY. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT, WHEREAS, heretofore the hereinafter described street was ordered improved, contract for said work of improvement duly entered into, and assessment levied against abutting property and the owners thereof to cover the portion of the cost payable by the said property owners; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said contract and other proceedings in connection therewith, L. E. Whitham & Company has completed the improvement of the following streets, to-wit: RED RIVER STREET from the north line of Nineteenth Street to the north line of Twenty-fourth Street, known and designated as Unit or District No. 43; RED RIVER STREET from the north line of Twenty-fourth Street to the north line of Thirty-second Street, known and designated as Unit or District No. 44. WHEREAS, said improvement is in strict compliance with the terms of said contract, specifications adopted for said improvement, and other proceedings in con- nection therewith; therefore, 244 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said improvement on said portion of said street be and the same is hereby accepted as in full compliance with the terms of said contract, specifications and proceedings, and the final estimate due from the City of Austin to L. E. Whitham & Company be and the same is hereby ordered paid. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized and instructed to issue, execute and deliver to L. E. Whitham & Company certificates of special assеввment against the abutting property and the owners thereof, evidencing the several sums of money assessed against said property and the owners thereof respectively for their pro rata of the cost of said improvement, in accordance with the terms of said contract and proceedings. sage. That this resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its pasThe above 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: "Austin, Texas, November 25,1930. Mr. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, Austin, Texas. Dear Sir: This is to advise you that the Dallas Construction Company have completed their Street Improvement Bond Contract No. 14, , being storm sewers north of the City Cemetery, in accordance with the plans and specifications. The total amount of this contract is $13,189.50, while the estimated cost was $10,274.56. The increase in cost is due to an extra 24 inch line constructed to East Avenue and Manor Road and to there being more rock excavation encountered than was estimated. I recommend that this work be accepted and that final estimate be paid. Yours very truly, (Sgd) H. R. F. Helland, Consulting Engineer. " Councilman Pannell moved that above work done by the Dallas Construction Company under Street Improvement Bond Contract No. 14 be accepted and final estimate paid. 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. Councilman Pannell moved that the work done by the Dallas Construction Company under their storm sewer contract No. 17, being work at Fifth and Nueces Streets and through the property of F. M. Covert, be accepted, in accordance with the recommendation of the Consulting Engineer, and final estimate paid. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayee, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; naye, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEXAS, APPROVING THE CONTRACT AND BOND WITH L. E. WHITHAM & COMPANY FOR IMPROVING ALLEY IN BLOCK 67, AND OTHER ALLEYS, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND SETTING ASIDE A FUND TO PAY THE PORTION OF THE COST REQUIRED BY THE TERMS OF SAID CONTRACT TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 245 That, whereas, the contract in writing between L. E. Whitham & Company and the City of Austin and the construction bond furnished by L. E. Whitham & Company for the improvement of the following alleys, to-wit: ALLEY IN BLOCK 67 between San Jacinto and Trinity Streets, known and designated as Unit or District No. P-105; ALLEY IN BLOCK 113 between San Jacinto and Trinity Streets, known and designated as Unit or District No. P-106; in the City of Austin have this day been presented to the City Council for approval, and, whereas, said contract and bond are in proper form and the securities on said bond are good and sufficient; Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That said contract and bond be and the same are hereby ratified, adopted and approved; and further, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That there be and is hereby set aside out of the proceeds of bonds issued and sold for that purpose now on hand available for street improvements a sufficient sum to pay and defray all that portion of the cost of said improvements re- quired by the terms of said contract to be paid by the City of Austin. That this resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. nance: The Mayor laid before the Council for its third reading the following ordi• ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ALLEY IN BLOCK 67 AND OTHER ALLEYS, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, LETTING CON- TRACT THEREFOR, APPROVING CON- TRACT AND BOND, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COST THERE- OF, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The above 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 Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; naye, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: ORDINANCE DEOLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF WEST SIXTH STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, LETTING CONTRACT THEREFOR, APPROVING FORM OF CONTRACT AND BOND AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COST THEREOF. The above ordinance was read the first time and laid over. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF EAST AVENUE AND PORTIONS OF SUNDRY OTHER STREETS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, LETTING CON- TRACT THEREFOR APPROVING FORM OF CONTRACT AND BOND, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COST THERE- OF. The above ordinance was read the first time and laid over. 246 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 THERE- OF ON TWENTY-THIRD STREET AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR A PART OF THE COST OF IMPROVING SAID STREETS, AND FIXING A TIME FOR A HEARING OF THE OWNERS OR AGENTS OF SAID OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY, OR OF ANY PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID IMPROVEMENTS, AB PROVIDED BY THE CHARTER 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 CONSULT- ING ENGINEER, AND DECLARING AN EMER- GENCY. 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 Steck, 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 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 MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller, Pannell, Reed, and Steck, 5; nays, none. The ordinance was read the third time and Council 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. Councilman Reed was excused from the Council Chamber. The Mayor laid before the Council the application of Mrs. Rebecca A. Hearn for permit to erect a gasoline filling station at the southwest corner of Nineteenth and San Jacinto Streets, which had been read at a previous meeting and laid over. Councilman Pannell moved that the proposed site for said station be tentatively approved, pending plans and specifications to be approved by the Safety Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller, and same prevailed 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 application of M. H. Crockett to erect a gasoline filling station at the southeset corner of Nineteenth and San Jacinto Streets. Councilman Mueller moved that the site for said station be tentatively approved, subject to plans and specifications to be approved by the Safety Committee. 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. A petition from residents and property owners asking that the City straighten out a dangerous curve on Evergreen Avenue in South Austin by cutting a new street from the head of the hollow through Lots 12, 13, and 14, to the Fredericksburg Road on the south, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the City Manager be authorized to advise the property owners that the City would build this street provided the rightof-way for same were donated. 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. , :