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Austin Considers 1933 Budget, Fund Transfer

Monday, December 19, 1932 special called
  • Public Budget Hearing:

    The city held a public hearing to discuss its proposed 1933 budget, gathering input from various citizens and committees.
  • Utility Fund Debate:

    A key point of discussion was a proposal to transfer money from the Water and Light Fund to the General Fund to support overall city operations.
  • Decisions Pending:

    After receiving public feedback on the budget and the proposed fund transfer, the council took both matters under advisement without making immediate policy decisions.

Full Transcript

nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The Council then recessed. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved: WM Mayor. 601 Austin, Texas, December 19, 1932. The Council met at 7:30 P. M., pursuant to notice of public hearing on the proposed budget of the City of Austin for the year 1933, with the following members present: Counoilmen Alford, Gillis, and Mayor MoFadden, 3; absent, Councilmen Mueller and Steok, 2. Various citizens and committees appeared and were heard in the matter, following which the Council took same under advisement The proposal of the City Council to transfer money from the Water and Light Fund to the General Fund for operation of the city government for the year 1933 came up for diacussion and this matter was, also, taken under advisement. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved V.VN Fadden Mayor. i Austin, Texas, December 22, 1932. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Mofadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steok,5; absent, none. The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and Councilman Gillis moved the adoption of same as read. Motion wae seconded by Councilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; naye, none. The Minutes of the special meeting of the 25th ultimo were read and Councilman Mueller moved the adoption of same. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilmen Mueller and Steck, 5; naye, none.