281 Roofers, Composition, not less thanSheet Metal Workers, not less than ------- Stone Cutters, not less than ---- Stone Masons, not less than ----- Tile Layers, not less than ------ Truck Drivers, not less than ----- Laborers, not less than --- -$1.00 per Hour 1.00 1.12 " 1.12" 1.50 62" .314" 4 10 H Should it be discovered that the General Contractor or any Sub-contractor has caused any laborer or mechanic to refund or rebate any portion of the above scale of wages, the difference between the scale herein set down and the amount actually paid said laborer or mechanic up to the time of such discovery shall be deducted from any monies then due the General Contractor or Sub-contractor; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT said Architect be also instructed to add to the Specifications for the Mechanical Equipment for said Public Library Building the general provisions above set out and the following minimum scale of wages: Electricians, not less than ------- Plumbers, not less than ----------- Steel Fitters, not less than ---- Laborers, not less than -------- ---$1.25 per Hour -1.00 M N -1.00 N 31" The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. No further business coming before the Council, Councilman Mueller moved to recess subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Stock, 5; naye, none. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: N.M Fadden Approvedr Mayor. Austin, Texas, May 5, 1932. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller 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 Alford and same prevailed by the following ! vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; naye, none. The following citizens appeared before the Council and protested against the cutting of salaries and wages of city employes as recommended by the Sub-committee of the Travis County Taxpayers' League, and asked that the Council rescind its action in the matter: E. A. St. John Dr. E. P. Schooh Chas. B. Cook Chris Callan L. B. Speir R. B. Gragg G 282 A resolution from the local organization of the Journeyman Barbers International Union of America, indorsing the efforts of R. B. Gragg, State Labor Commissioner, to maintain wages at a living scale, was also read. After hearing the above protests, the Council took no further action in the matter. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution, which had been introduced at the last regular meeting and laid over: WHEREAS, & street in the City of Austin and being more particularly described as running north and south thru Beau Site Addition about one block west of and generally parallel to Red River Street and also running at right angles to itself and to Red River Street and lying between the boundaries of 32nd and 37th Streets and having been shown on the map of said addition as filed in the County Clerk's office as Oakview Drive; and WHEREAS, the word "Oak" appears in the name of nine other streets within the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the similarity of names has caused great confusion to the citizens of Austin in general and to the residents on Oakview Drive in particular; and WHEREAS, residents on Oakview Drive have requested the City Council to change the name of Oakview Drive to Hampton Road; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered said conditions and request; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT that portion of Oakview Drive which begins on the north side of 32nd Street and runs northerly between Lots 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, 14, and 8 and Lots 19, 18, 17, 13, 12, and 7 of Beau Site Addition to the City of Austin be hereafter known as Hampton Road; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT that portion of Oakview Drive which runs east and west and running westerly from Red River Street and lying between Lote 6, 5, 4, 3, and Lots 11, 9, 10, and 8 shall hereafter be known as 37th Street; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT this resolution properly attested to by the Mayor and City Clerk shall be filed in Travis County Deed Records. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Water, Light and Power Fund and General Fund have, from time to time, and by resolution duly approved and adopted, advanced funds for the account of Fire Stations Bond Fund and Public Library Bond Fund, pending the receipt of proceeds from the sale of such bonds; and WHEREAS, the said Water, Light and Power Fund and General Fund have advanced funds on loan to the Interest and Sinking Fund pending the liquidation of Treasurer's securities; and accrued interest received upon sale of Fire Station and Public Library bonds has been withheld from the Interest and Sinking Fund; and WHEREAS, all the funds of the City of Austin, including proceeds received from the sale of Fire Stations and Public Library Bonds are now liquid; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause warrants to be drawn in the liquidation of the above stated fund obligations, as follows: 283 FROM Fire Stations Bond Fund Fire Stations Bond Fund Fire Stations Bond Fund Public Library Bond Fund Public Library Bond Fund Interest & Sinking Fund Interest & Binking Fund ΤΩ AMOUNT 1,871.69 3,750.00 916.66 Water, Light & Power Fund. Interest & Sinking Fund $20,825.00 General Fund 1,486.41 Water, Light & Power Fund Interest & Sinking Fund Water, Light & Power Fund General Fund 70,000.00 50,000.00 The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; naye, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, on the 31st day of March, 1932, the Highway Department of the State of Texas was assigned space for a steam tunnel in East Eleventh Street from the west line of Brazos Street cast approximately one-half (1) block to a point 3 feet east of the west line of Brazos Street Alley, said space being granted by resolution of the City Council of the City of Austin as recorded in the Minutes of the City Council in Book #13, Pages 252 and 253; and WHEREAS, the construction of the steam tunnel in accordance with the above named Tesolution would endanger the foundation of the steps leading into the Land Office Building; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the resolution granting permission to the Highway Department of the State of Texas as passed by the City Council of the City of Austin on the 31st day of March, 1932, and as recorded in the Minutes of the said City Council in Book #13, Pages 252 and 253, is hereby rescinded; and THAT the Highway Department of the State of Texas be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its steam tunnel in and upon East Eleventh Street according to the following centerline description: A steam tunnel in EAST ELEVENTH STREET beginning at a point 34.9 feet south of and 3 feet east of the intersection of the centerline of East Eleventh Street, and the west line produced of Brazos Street Alley. Thence in a westerly direction with the centerline of a steam tunnel 34.9 feet south of and parallel to the centerline of East Eleventh Street a distance of approximately 215 feet to a point 4.25 feet west of the west line of Brazos Street. Thence in a southerly direction with the centerline of a steam tunnel 4.25 feet west of and parallel to the west line produced of Brazos Street to a point on the south line of East Eleventh Street. THAT the Highway Department of the State of Texas 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. When the Highway Department of the State of Texas requires definite information upon the grounde as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their steam tunnel assignment they shall apply to the City Engineering Department not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Highway Department of the State of Texas shall bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the course of construction or maintenance of the steam tunnel described in this resolution; and THAT all sidewalks damaged during the course of construction or maintenance of the steam tunnel line named above shall be replaced at the expense of the Highway Department of the State of Texas; and THAT the City of Austin'e standard specifications for sidewalk construction shall be followed in replacing or repairing all sidewalks torn out or damaged during the course of construction or maintenance of the steam tunnel named above except that the conorete used in making such replacements or repairs shall be proportioned as follows: One (1) part of 7. 284 cement to two (2) parts of sand to four (4) parts of screened rock or gravel (1:2:4). All sidewalk repairs and replacements shall be made by a bonded sidewalk contractor, but employed by the Highway Department of the State of Texas, or their general contractor; and THAT all pavement repairs shall be made by the City of Austin at the expense of the contractor employed by the Highway Department of the State of Texas; and THAT before beginning any work on the steam tunnel the contractor shall place in escrow with the City Finance Director a check in the sum of $145.75 to provide for the replace- ment of pavement damaged during the course of construction of the steam tunnel described above; and THAT arrangements shall be made to pass underneath all city-owned utilities that may cross the path of the steam tunnel described above; and THAT the Highway Department of the State of Texas shall make arrangemente with all parties operating public utilities under a franchise right for changing the grades of the various utilities if such changes are desired; and THAT at least 14 feet of vehicular traffic way shall be kept open on Brazos Street at all times during the course of construction or maintenance of the steam tunnel named above; and and THAT water must be used at intervals during the course of back-filling of the ditches THAT the construction and maintenance of said steam tunnel, including the excavation in the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said steam tunnel has been constructed, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The application of J. E. Morgan & Sons, Contractors, for the construction of a temporary walk on Brazos and Eleventh Streets for pedestrians and the closing of the east half of the alley between Fast Tenth and East Eleventh Streets for the storage of materials during the construction of the new State Highway Building, and a letter stating that permission for the closing of said alley had been obtained by said contractors from the abutting property owners, were read. A report from the Traffic Police Captain, the City Engineer, the Fire Chief and the Building Inspector, recommending that permission be granted to said contractors in accordance with their application, was also read. Councilman Mueller moved that tentative approval of the above application of J. E. Morgan & Sons, Contractors, for the use of said streets and alley be given, pending the preparation of an ordinance covering the matter by the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 53; naye, none. The application of Lewis E. Nitschke for permission to out back the sidewalk adjacent to his property at #2000 Speedway was read. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following report and resolution: "Austin, Texas, May 4, 1932. Mr. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, Austin, Texas. Dear Sir: The request of Hillaire F. Nitschke, Attorney for Lewis E. Nitschke, owner of Lot 48, Outlot 18, Division "D" of the Government Outlots adjoining the City of Austin, Travis 285 County, Texas, which Lot 48 fronts 70 feet on Speedway and lies north of and adjacent to East Twentieth Street, for a permit to set curb back in front of a portion of the above named property, has been received. We, the undersigned recommend that permission be granted subject to the following conditions: , (1) That the widening of said Speedway shall be carried out in accordance with the accompanying plan marked 2-0-171, and that all ramps and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at expense of applicant. (2) That all such widened areas of ramps shall be paved with concrete not less than 6 inches in thickness and of the following proportions: 1 part of cement, 2 parts of sand and 4 4 parts of screened gravel or or rook. And that a concrete curb 6 inches high shall be constructed adjacent to the widened area. Yours truly, (Sgd) Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer. G. S. Moore Building Inspector. 11 WHEREAS, Lewis E. Nitschke is the owner of Lot 48, Blook "B", Outlot 18, Division "D" of the Government Outlots adjoining the City of Austin, Travia County, Texas, which Lot 48 fronte 70 feet on Speedway and lies north of and adjacent to East Twentieth Street; and WHEREAS, the distance between the east face of the west curb and the property line 1e 20 feet, and said Lewis E. Nitschke has presented a petition to the City Council requesting a permit to set his curb back to a point which is 10 feet east of the west line of Speedway, and agrees to construct a concrete driveway between the present gutter line and the proposed new curb line; and WHEREAS, a plan has been prepared showing the proposed layout and said plan and petition have been considered and approved by the City Council of the City of Austin; therefore; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission is granted to Lewis E. Nitschke, owner of Lot 48, Block B, Outlot 18, Division "D" of the Government Outlote adjoining the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, to move the curb back in front of a portion of his property on the west side of Speedway north of East Twentieth Street, all construction to be in accordance with the plan approved by the City Engineer of the City of Austin, which plan is hereto attached marked 2-G-171, and is hereby made a part of this resolution, and that this resolution is made subject to all work's being done in accordance with the direction of the City Engineer and the expense of all work incident to said construction program shall be borne by the applicant. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gil118 Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; naye, none. A report from H. R. F. Helland, Consulting Engineer, stating that the flushcoating on Lavaca Street from 6th to 11th Streets, District 200-1, had been completed and recommending the acceptance of same, was read and ordered filed. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following resolution: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DOUBLE FLUSH- COATING CONSTRUCTED BY SOUTHWEST BITULITHIC COMPANY ON A PORTION OF LAVACA STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN. WHEREAS, on the 13th day of November, 1931, the City of Austin entered into a contract with Southwest Bitulithic Company whereby said Company agreed to construct double flush286 coating upon portions of streets in the City of Austin, Texas, among which portions of streets was the following, to-wit: LAVACA STREET from Sixth Street to Eleventh Street, and WHEREAS, said contractor has fully completed the street improvements upon said streets above described in accordance with its contract and the plans and specifications made a part thereof, and said improvements have been found satisfactory and approved by the Consulting Engineer of the City and have been found satisfactory and in accordance with the con- tract by the City Council of said City; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: I. THAT the street improvements constructed by Southwest Bitulithic Company upon said portion of Lavaca Street hereinbefore described be and the same are hereby in all things approved and accepted by the City of Austin. ΙΙ. THAT the cost of said improvements be paid to said Contractor by the City of Austin. III. THAT this resolution take effect at once. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; naye, none. The application of the Home Steam Laundry for permission to install a gasoline pump for private use only at 118-120 East 10th Street was read. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas, May 5, 1932. Mr. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, Austin, Texхав. Dear Sir: Whereas, on the 4th day of May, 1932, Mr. O. M. Davis, Manager of the Home Steam Laundry, made application for a permit to install one underground gasoline storage tank and one gasoline pump for private use only, said pump to be located at his place of business at 118-120 East Tenth Street; and WHEREAS, this location is within the "C" Commercial Use District according to the Zoning map of the City of Austin, Texas; and WHEREAS, Mr. O. M. Davis proposes to make such gasoline equipment installation and operation in accordance with all city ordinances; therefore, we recommend that Mr.0.M.Davis be granted a permit by the City Council for the installation of the above mentioned equipment. (Sgd) Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer. G. S. Moore, Building Inspector. 11 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves 118-120 East Tenth Street > as a location for the installation of a tank and pump for the handling of gasoline for private use only, and hereby authorizes Mr. O. M. Davis of the Home Steam Laundry to install and operate such equipment at this location such pump to be located twenty-one feet from the north property line of the lot and twenty feet from the east property line of the lot and provided that Mr. O. M. Davis shall not use such pump for the sale of gasoline or the servicing of any cars other than his own cars. The installation and operation of such equipment shall be in accordance with all city ordinances and also in accordance with the attached 287 recommendatione, and a permit for same shall be secured from the City Building Inspector as provided by ordinance and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this equipment after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution 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 Mr. O. M. Davis has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditione, regulations and ordinances. , The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC ON CERTAIN STREETS AT CERTAIN INTER- SECTIONS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PRO- VIDING FOR STOP-SIGNS AT SUCH POINTS, AND PRESCRIBING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE. The above ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Mueller moved a suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its second reading. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller 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 Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller 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 Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The City Council instructed the City Manager to employ an architect to draw plans and specifications for a fire station building to be erected at Nineteenth and Nueces Streets. The Mayor laid before the Council for final passage the following ordinance, which had been read at three regular meetings of the City Council and laid over: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE INTER- NATIONAL GREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY THE RIGHT TO CONSTRUCT, MAIN- TAIN AND OPERATE A TRACK OVER AND THROUGH THE ALLEY RUNNING THROUGH BLOCKS 23 AND 22, AND OVER AND ACROSS SAN ANTONIO STREET, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVING BLOCKS 187 AND 188, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Mayor McFadden moved that the above ordinance be finally passed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following vote: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; naye, none. The City Manager submitted to the Council the following report on the matter of a reduction in the slaughter charges at the City Abattoir which had been referred to him by the Council at its meeting of the 7th ultimo: 288 "Austin, Texas, April 19, 1932. Mr. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, City Hall. Dear Mr. Johnson: Referring to the request for a reduction of slaughtering rates at the Municipal Abattoir, we wish to submit the following data: Please find herewith a schedule of charges for custom slaughtering in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Waco, and San Antonio, from which it will be observed that our rates are substantially lower than those which prevail in all of these places, except in San Antonio: Slaughtering and refrigeration charges for a 600% steer are as follows: Austin $1.75; Dallas $2.50; Houston $2.00; Robinson Brов., Waco F. A. Waldrop, Waco - $2.00; Mission Provision Company, San Antonio $1.25. $2.50; While the Abattoir has been showing a modest profit during recent months it is apparent that to allow the reduction requested would necessitate the operation of the plant at a loss, which would be passed on to the taxpayers. The requested reduction in rates would amount to about $25.00 per day, which would entirely eliminate the small profit which is now being shown. It should also be remembered that inspection, sanitation, power, light, water, insurance, refrigeration, engineering, and watohman service are items of expense which did not greatly concern the operators of old time slaughter houses; but all of these items must be provided in the modern plants in order to provide the service which the public demands, and such items necessarily increase the cost of doing business. Our patrons do not appear to appreciate the value of the refrigeration service which we furnish in connection with slaughtering, and which is an essential item in the sanitary handling of perishable products. The large packers estimate that their cooler expense is greater than their killing and dressing expense, as may be seen from the attached sheet recently issued by the Institute of American Meat Packers where the killing and dressing expense on an 800% steer is shown as 254 per hundred weight, and the cooler expense as 204 per hundred weight, alive. While we appreciate the fact that our patrons are entitled to every possible consideration, it is apparent that their requested reduction in rates is considerably in excess of what can be allowed at this time. Very truly yours, (Sgd) J. S. Grove, Supt. Municipal Abattoir. " Councilman Mueller moved that the above report as submitted by the City Manager be approved, and that same be placed on file for inspection by any interested citizen. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; naye, none. No further business coming before the Council, Councilman Alford moved to recевв, вибject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Steck and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; nays, none. The Council then recessed. Approved: Mayor.