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City Growth: Taxis, Trains & Taxes

Thursday, January 5, 1933 regular
  • Approved the city's tentative budget for the year 1933.
  • Granted numerous individual licenses for taxicab operations to various drivers and companies, overseeing public transportation.
  • Authorized the construction of a new railroad spur track through West Fourth Street and approved a permit for a gasoline filling station with specific development and operating conditions.
  • Adjusted property tax records for residents, including removing an assessment for a demolished building and lowering past valuations for a doctor's office equipment due to claimed over-assessment.

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607 (3) That the concrete curb adjacent to the sidewalk area shall be not less than 6" high and an expansion joint not less than 3/4" thick shall be placed between the building and the sidewalk. (4) That all such expansion joints shall be of the pre-moulded type. (5) That all concrete work within the street area shall be executed by a bonded sidewalk contractor. (6) 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. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. Councilman Alford moved that the tentative budget of the City of Austin for the year 1933, as submitted by the City Manager, be approved and adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. Oity Manager Johnson asked that the Tax Assessor and Collector be authorized to strike from the Tax Rolls for the year 1932 Assessment No. R-1077, in the name of E. R. Bardenwerper, for a camp house located on a tract of land near the dam, amounting to $1.80, as said improvements no longer existed, having been torn down by order of the Oity Health Department. Councilman Gillis moved that the Tax Assessor and Collector be directed to strike said assessment from his rollв. Motion was seconded by Mayor McFadden and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, 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 MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Steck absent, 1. The Council then recessed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved: Mayor. Austin, Texas, January 5, 1933. The Council was called to order by the Mayor. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; absent, Councilmen Alford and Steck, 2. The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and Councilman Gillis moved the adoption of same as read. Motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 1. The application of Pattons, Incorporated, 116 East 7th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Ford Taxicab, 1929 Model, Motor No. A781223, State Highway License No. K 32-736, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion Le 608 was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Pattons, Incorporated, 116 East 7th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Chevrolet Sedan, 1931 Model, Motor No. 2723827, State Highway License No. K 30-279, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; naya, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Pattons, Incorporated, 116 East 7th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Whippet Sedan, 1929 Model, Motor No. 115107, State Highway License No. K 32-737, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Pattons, Incorporated, 116 East 7th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Chevrolet Sedan, 1931 Model, Motor No. 2755471, State Highway License No. K 30-278, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. 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 application of Lightsey Cab Company, 112 East 7th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Ford Taxicab, 1929 Model, Engine No. A 1152306, State Highway License No. K 35-409, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Lightsey Cab Company, 112 East 7th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Ford Cab, 1929 Model, Engine No. A1104198, State Highway License No.K 35-408, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. 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 application of Lightsey Cab Company, 112 East 7th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Ford taxicab, 1929 Model, Engine No. A 2923016, State Highway License No. X 35-406, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor Mofadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Lightsey Osb Company, 112 East 7th Street, for license to operate ав. a taxicab one Ford Cab, 1929 Model, Engine No. A 2078216, State Highway License No.K 35-407, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; naye, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Lightsey Cab Company, 112 East 7th Street, for license to operate as a taxicah one Ford Cab, 1929 Model, Engine No. A 766186, State Highway License No.K 35-408, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, 609 Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Pattone, Incorporated, 116 East 7th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Moon Sedan, 1929 Model, Motor No. 11E2440, State Highway License No.K-40-815 was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; naye, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of E. R. Pils, 2000 East 12th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Ford Town Sedan, 1929 Model, Engine No. A 2397556, State Highway License No. K 34-703, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. 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 application of Walter W. Schmidt, 802 Lambie Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Ford Coach, 1931 Model A, Engine No. A 4692691, State Highway License No.K 38-682, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck, absent, 2. The application of Adam Santo, Deep Eddy, for license to operate as a taxicab one Essex Sedan, 1929 Model, Engine No. 63526, State Highway License No. X 34-624, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; naye, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Roy Velasquez, 1908 Holley Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Chevrolet Sedan, 1931 Model, Engine No, 259592, State Highway License No.K 32-540, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilman Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of John M. Shugart, 1701 Brackenridge Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Studebaker Sedan, 1927 Model, Engine No. 12879, State Highway License No. K 28-576, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. 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 application of Charlie Henry, 1402 East 13th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Buick Sedan, 1928 Model, Engine No. 2082055, State Highway License No. B-4416, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilmen Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; naye, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Emmett Jackson, 2104 East 14th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Hudson Sedan, 1928 Model, Motor No. 493830, State Highway License No. X 27-710, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. 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 application of Jim Serda, 503 Attayac Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Chevrolet Sedan, 1928 Model, Engine No. 3903331, State Highway License No. K 28-012, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by 610 Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor Mofadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; naye, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of George Quinton, 1503 Hackberry Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Oldsmobile Sedan, 1929 Model, Engine No. F-119034, State Highway License No. K 56-886, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. 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 application of J. W. Catchings, 1121 Holley Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Packard Sedan, 1926 Model, Engine No. 71512, State Highway License No. X 30-523, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Donald W. MoO0aig, 1200 Kelsey Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Chevrolet Sedan "6", 1930 Model, Motor No. 1950048, State Highway License No. K 36-304, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. 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 application of C. L. Joyce, 207 West 2nd Street, for license to operate as a taxioab one Nash Sedan, 1929 Model, Engine No. 179410, State Highway License No. A 24-291, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. 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 application of J. A. Johnson, 4615 Red River Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Moon Coach, 1927 Model, Motor No. 718 State Highway License No. K. 90-326, was read. Couroilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Counoilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Mrs. T. H. Seekatz, 3409 West Avenue, for license to operate as a taxicab one Chevrolet Coach, 1929 Model, Engine No. 420884, State Highway License No 85-701, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor Mofadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Welmon J. Schuetzeberg, 2514 Capitol Avenue, for license to operate as a taxicab one Chevrolet Coach, 1928 Model, Engine No. 4758627, State Highway License No. 36-619, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. 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 application of Harvey Warren, 2503 East Ist Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one 2-door Ford Coach, 1929 Model, Engine No. 24453, State Highway License No. K 38-039, was read. Councilron Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; naye, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. 611 The application of W. A. Lewis, 510 West 7th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one 2-door Ford Sedan, 1931. Model, Engine No. A-4395471, State Highway License No. K 39-800, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and, same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Ottis Leon Sauls, 2217 Garden Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Essex Sedan, 1928 Model, Engine No. 62515, State Highway License No. K 28-954, was read. Counoilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. 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 application of J. P. Reyes, 1601 East 7th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Ford Sedan, 1929 Model, Engine No. A-1507705, State Highway License No.K 44-955, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Jess Elkins, 1303 Hillside Drive, for license to operate as a taxicab one 4-door Essex Sedan, 1929 Model, Engine No. 63525, State Highway License No. K 34-743, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillie and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of G. A. Carter, 2514 Canterbury Street, for license to operate as а taxicab one Durant 60 Sedan, 1929 Model, Motor No. 118164, Serial No. 14368, State Highway License No. K 36-552, was read. Counoilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; naye, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Donald Francis, 1103 West 38th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Essex Sedan, 1929 Model, Engine No. 1122267, State Highway License No. A 23-566, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of J. E. Haire, 209 East 13th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Chevrolet Coach, 1930 Model, Engine No. 340835501, State Highway License No. K 38-499, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Ralph Moore, 1209 West 5th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one 4-door Chevrolet Sedan, 1930 Model, Engine No. 835-501, State Highway License No. A 66-220, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. 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. 612 The application of M. M. Love, 4109) Guadalupe Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one 4-door Desoto Sedan, 1930 Model, Engine No. 23058, State Highway License Νο. 671-940, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steok absent, 2. The application of J. E. Haire, 209 East 13th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Whippet Coach, 1928 Model, Engine No. 239703, State Highway License No.922-988, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. 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 application of J. E. Haire, 209 East 13th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one 4-door Chevrolet Sedan, 1931 Model, Engine No. 1979267, State Highway License No. K 36-636, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of H. W. Pittman, 406 East 16th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one 4-door Ford Sedan, 1929 Model, Engine No. A732006, State Highway License No. N 84-268, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of George Quinton, 1808 East 12th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Oldsmobile Sedan, 1929 Model, Engine No. F 23-259, State Highway License No. K 33-888, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor MoFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Pattons, Incorporated, 116 East 7th Street, for license to operate as a taxicab one Ford Sedan, 1931 Model, Engine No. A 4649884, State Highway License No. K 32-735, was read. Councilman Mueller moved that the application be granted. 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 Steok absent, 2. The Mayor laid before the Council for final passage the following ordinance, which had been read at three regular meetings of the Council and laid over, to-wit: December 1st, December 8th, and December 15th, 1932: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING INTERNATIONAL- GREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY TO CON- STRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A SPUR OR EXTENSION TRACK OVER AND THROUGH WEST FOURTH STREET FROM NUECES STREET WESTERLY APPROXIMATELY ONE BLOCK, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVING BLOCKS 47 AND 48, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Councilman Mueller moved that the above ordinance be finally passed. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Oouncilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck abeent, 2. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: 613 WHEREAS, there appears on the Tax Rolls of the City of Austin assessments against V. T. Hammond on miscellaneous personal property, representing office equipment of $600.00 for the year 1923; of $1100.00 for the year 1924; of $650.00 for the year 1925; and of $700.00 for the year 1926; and WHEREAS, said V. T. Hammond says that said assessments were excessive, due to the fact that he was but twenty years of age at the time he began the practice of medicine and did not know how to render his property for taxation; and WHEREAS, said V. T. Hammond has paid the taxes on his office equipment for all other years on a lower valuation and says that he would have paid taxes on these years if an adjustment could have been made in the valuations; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the valuations on said property be changed as follows: from $600.00 to $500.00 for the year 1923; from $1100.00 to $450.00 for the year 1924; from $650.00 to $405.00 for the year 1925; and from $700.00 to $365.00 for the year 1926; and that the Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby authorized to change his rolls accordingly and to effect collection on same without penalty and interest. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillie, Mayor McFadden, Councilman Mueller, 3; nays, none; Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. The application of Rogers 011 Company for permit to erect a gasoline filling station at the northeast corner of the intersection of Academy Drive and South Congress Avenue was read. The Mayor then laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas, January 5, 1933. Mr. Adam R. Johnson, Oity Manager, Austin, Texas. Dear Sir: We have considered the application of W. W. Rogers for permission to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station to be located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Academy Drive with South Congress Avenue, same being the south approximately 193 feet of the T. A. Martin tract, and hereby advise that the following conditione exist: (а) Не рrороses to construct his filling station on property which is shown on the zoning map as being located within the "g" Commercial Use District. (b) A storm sewer exists in such a place that it can be reached without cutting any permanent paving and into which waste water can be concentrated. (c) W. W. Rogers proposes to comply with all ordinances regulating filling stations. (d) The filling station will not be within 100 feet of any church or school. We recommend that W. W. Rogere be granted a permit to construct and operate said filling station, subject to the following conditions: (1) 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. That the applicant shall confer with the City Engineering Department as to the future grades of the sidewalks and gutters on the adjacent streets before he starts any construction relating to the filling station. (2) That all construction of the filling station improvements shall be in accord with the Building Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, Filling Station Ordinance and in accord with the Ordinance prohibiting the disposal of commercial water or oil upon the City streets. (3) That the grades of the station shall be such that no waste oils or water or any floor washing shall ever pass over the City sidewalk area, and that all of said oils and water shall be concentrated into a combined grease and sand trap which shall be constructed in accordance with our standard plan 2-H-146, and shall be conducted by a pipe connection from said sand trap to the nearest practical city storm sewer or to a seep well of a design 614 to be approved by the City Engineering Department and to be done at the expense of the applicant. (4) That pumps shall be located as shown on the plan hereto attached marked 2-B-247. (5) That all adjacent sidewalks, ramps and curb returns and all gutters shall be constructed of concrete and in accordance with said plan marked 2-B-247 as set forth in orayon and not in accordance with the original plan submitted with the application and said revised plan which is hereto attached is made a part of this recommendation. (6) That before use of said station, the owner shall apply to the Building Inspector for final inspection and for a Certificate of Operation when he considers that he has complied with all the requirements of the City. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) Orin E. Metcalfe, City Engineer. G. S. Moore, Building Inspector. " i BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the northeast corner of the intersection of Academy Drive with South Congress Avenue as a gasoline filling station site and hereby authorizes W. W. Rogers to construct and operate a filling station subject to same's being constructed and conforming with all the Ordinances relating thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations and plans, and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this filling station after full compliance with all of the provisions of this resolution, and 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 W. W. Rogers has failed and refused and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinanoes. 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 Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, the taxes on 4.1 acres in Outlot 16, Division "g", assessed in the name of August Schenck, are delinquent for the years 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, and 1931, in the sum of Two Hundred Sixteen and 7/100 Dollars ($216.07), not including penalty and interest; and WHEREAS, H. Pfaefflin states that his wife had to take this property for the vendor lien note against same and did not know that there were delinquent taxes against said property; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Tax Assessor and Collector be and he is hereby authorized to remit the penalty, amounting to $10.50, when collecting said delinquent taxes, provided same is paid immediate- | ly. The above resolution lost by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Gillis, Mayor McFadden, 2; nays, Councilman Mueller, 1, absent, Councilmen Alford and Steck, 2. No further business coming before the Council, Councilman Mueller moved to reсевв 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; naye, none, Councilmen Alford and Steck absent, 2. ! The Council then receввед. ten Approved: Mayor.