406 said bid, as revised; provided that said Remington-Rand, Inc., agree to deliver the bookstacks and equipment to the Library Building within sixty days after shop drawings are approved and measurements taken or established in said stack room, and that the work of installation shall be substantially completed within sixty working days after delivery to building, and that satisfactory bond shall be given to protect the City of Austin against any damages or delays by reason of patent infringement. The motion was seconded by Counoilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following votes Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor NoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. No further business coming before the Council, Councilman Mueller moved to recess, subject to call of the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alford and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor NoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approvedt Mayor. Austin, Texas, July 28, 1932. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; absent, Councilman Steck, 1. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and Councilman Alford moved the adoption of same as read. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; 'nays, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. J. D. Pelphrey appeared before the Council and asked for permission to construct a concrete driveway into Twelfth Street at the Pelphrey Mortuary, 1200 Lavaca Street, stating the necessity for same. After hearing Mr. Pelphrey, the Council deferred action on the matter until the adjacent property owners could be given an opportunity to be heard. W. T. Caswell and H. F. Kuehne, representing the Park Board, and Jac L. Gubbels, Landscape Architect, presented a sketch showing the proposed development of the Shoal Creek project and a request for a revision of the Park Budget for the financing of same. Action on the matter was deferred until the next regular meeting. Councilman Alford was exoused from the Council Chamber. The Mayor laid before the Council the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC ON A CERTAIN PORTION OF EAST TENTH STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, CUMULATIVE OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ORDAINED, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES. The above ordinance was read the first time and laid over. 407 The Mayor laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas, July 27, 1932. Mr. Adam R. Johnson, 01ty Manager, Austin, Texas. Dear Sir The request of the Austin Labor Temple Association, owners of property situated on the east side of Brazos Street and north of Tenth Street, has been received and considered by the Engineering Department. This property is located on Lots 4 and 5, Block 122 of the Original City of Austin, and has been shown on the Use District map of the Zoning Map of the City of Austin as being located within the "0" Commercial Use District. The proposed set back is to provide room for the customers who desire to trade at the new drug store being constructed by the Austin Labor Temple Association. The set back will provide more space for traffic and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: (1) That the reconstruction of the set back area on Brazos Street shall be concreted in accordance with the accompanying plan marked 2-H-281, and that all such widened area, ramps, curbe and sidewalks shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicants and in accordance with the specific layout as shown on the accompanying plan marked 2-H-281. (2) That all such concrete work shall be not less than 6" in thickness and of the following proportions: 1 part of cement, 2 parts of sand, and 4 parts of screened gravel or rook. (3) That the concrete curb to be constructed shall be not less than 6" high and an / expansion joint not less than 2/3" thick shall be placed between the curb and sidewalk. (4) That all concrete work within the street area shall be executed by a bonded sidewalk contractor, or the contractor for the building shall secure a bonded sidewalk contractor's bond. (5) That the steps and platform adjacent to the existing building which are now of wood shall be constructed of concrete or stone, and that the width of such steps shall be not greater than 3.5 feet. (6) That the Austin Labor Temple Association shall furnish plans and designs for said steps subject to the approval of the Engineering Department before commencing work on same. (7) That a metal railing shall be placed along the edge of the platform and steps. (8) That the Austin Labor Temple Association shall assume as all liability for any damages which may occur, direct or indirect, on account of the construction and maintenance of said platform and steps west of their building. (9) That the applicants shall assume all expenses incidental to the change of the storm water inlet and that said inlet shall have a surface area not less than 36" x 60". (10) That the applicants shall concentrate all roof water which is now carried to the west side of the building by down spouts into an underground storm sewer system and connect same to the nearest city storm sewer at their expense. (11) That all work shall be done in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin, and under the direction of the City Engineer. Yours truly, Orin E. Metcalfe, Oity Engineer. 11 WHEREAS, the Austin Labor Temple Association, owners of property situated on the east side of Brazos Street and north of Tenth Street, legally described as Lots 4 and 5, Blook 122, of the Original City of Austin, have presented a request to grant them a permit to set the curb back adjacent to Lots 4 and 5 so as to provide more parking space on Brazos Street; and WHEREAS, a plan has been presented showing the proposed layout, and said plan has 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 hereby granted the Austin Labor Temple Association, owners of property situated on the east side of Brazos Street and north of Tenth Street, legally i 408 described as Lots 4 and 5, Block 122, of the Original City of Austin, to set the curb back adjacent to Lots 4 and 5, subject to same's being constructed in accordance with the plan approved by the City Engineer, which plan is hereto attached and marked 2-H-281, and in accordance with the following conditions: (1) That the reconstruction of the set back area on Brazos Street shall be concreted in accordance with the accompanying plan marked 2-H-281, and that all such widened area, ramps, curbs and sidewalks shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the app11cante and in accordance with the specific layout as shown on the accompanying plan marked 2-H-281. (2) That all such concrete work shall be not less than 6" in thickness and of the following proportions: 1 part of cement, 2 parts of sand, and 4 parts of screened gravel or rock. (3) That the concrete curb to be constructed shall be not less than 6" high and an expansion joint not less than 3/4" thick shall be placed between the curb and sidewalk. (4) That all concrete work within the street area shall be executed by a bonded sidewalk contractor, or the contractor for the building shall secure a bonded sidewalk contract- or's bond. (5) That the steps and platform adjacent to the existing building which are now of wood shall be constructed of concrete or stone, and that the width of such steps shall be not greater than 3.5 feet. (6) That the Austin Labor Temple Association shall furnish plans and designs for said steps subject to the approval of the Engineering Department before commencing work on same. (7) That a metal railing shall be placed along the edge of the platform and steps. (8) That the Austin Labor Temple Association shall assume all liability for any damages which may occur, direct or indirect, on account of the construction and maintenance of said platform and steps west of their building. (9) That the applicants shall assume all expenses incidental to the change of the storm water inlet and that said inlet shall have a surface area not less than 36" x 60". (10) That the applicants shall concentrate all roof water which is now carried to the west side of the building by down spouts into an underground storm sewer system and connect same to the nearest city storm sewer at their expense. (11) That all work shall be done in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin, and under the direction of the Oity Engineer. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Counoilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, Lot N. W. 75x87.5 feet of Lot 4, Block 9, Outlot 56, Division "B", Plat 33, is assessed in the name of Cora Weaver for the years 1921 through 1925 and 1927 through 1931, with a valuation of the land at $400.00 and the improvements at $760.00 for taxable purposes; and WHEREAS, said Cora Weaver, now Cora Weaver Collier, has lived in Dallas for the past fifteen years and was under the impression that these taxes were paid, due to the fact that the statements were sent to her aunt of the same name here in Austin, instead of to her; and WHEREAS, due to the owner's representation that said property was over-assessed and upon an investigation of the Tax Department it was found that said assessed valuation was entirely too high and that same should be changed to $320.00 for the land, because same is lower than surrounding property, and $210.00 for the improvements due to badly dilapidated condition; Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OITY OF AUSTIN: , THAT the Tax Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby authorized to change his assessment records for the years 1921 through 1925, and 1927 through 1931, from $400.00 409 to $320.00 assessed valuation on the land and from $760.00 to $210.00 assessed valuation on the improvements, and make settlement of this tax account accordingly. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The following communication from Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer, was read: "Austin, Texas, July 27, 1932. Honorable Oity Council of the City of Austin, and Mr. Adam R. Johnson, City Manager, Austin, Texав. Gentlemen: The following is a portion of the Minutes of the Park Board, as shown by record of the meeting held July 19, 1932: "A discussion followed of the item in the budget of $150.00 for water in Hyde Park Playground; said sum being necessary for change, in the present condition arising from pipes which are too small to carry sufficient water for the wading pool and the watering of the grass. Mr. Tharp made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stacy, that the expenditure of said sum of $150.00 be recommended to the Oity Council for the purpose above stated. The motion carried unanimously. Assuming that the City Council will consider the request of the Park Board, I have prepared a resolution which will appropriate the sum of One Hundred and Fifty ($150.00) Dollars for the further development of the Hyde Park Playground water system. At the time the water system was installed at the Hyde Park Playground there was not any main close to provide ample water. Since that time, a main has been placed in the street near the east side of the property, and the system can be revised so as to give satisfaction for the sum stated in the attached resolution. Respectfully submitted, Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer. " The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, on the 19th day of July, 1932, the City Park Board passed a motion recommend.ing that the City Council appropriate the sum of One Hundred and Fifty ($150.00) Dollars for the purpose of improving the water system in the Hyde Park playground; and WHEREAS, the City Council has favorably considered same; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of One. Hundred and Fifty ($150.00) Dollars is hereby appropriated out of the Parks and Playgrounds Bond Fund for the purpose of improving the water system in the Hyde Park playground.. : The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. 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, Councilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent., 2. The Council then recessed. Approveds ! Mayor.