415 THAT said penalty, amounting to $1.64, for the year 1932, be and the same is hereby remitted, provided that said W. F. Searight shall immediately pay all of said taxes on said property, together with interest. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. There being no further business, Councilman Gillis moved to recess, subject to call of the Mayor. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. The Council then recessed. Attest: Hallin Mchelear Mar City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approve Jom milla. Mayor. Austin, Texas. April 12. 1934. The Council was called to order, with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; absent, Councilman Alford, 1. The Minutes of the regular meetings of March 29th and April 5th were read, and upon motion of Councilman G1111s, were adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The application of Jno. P. Moore, 102 Rose Street, for license to operate as a taxicab a Chevrolet Sedan, 1931 Model, Motor No. 2601845, State Highway License No. 949752, was read. Councilman Gillis moved that the license be granted. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolutions BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $50.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of paying one-half the rent for OWA women's sewing shop, corner Colorado and 5th Streets, for four months, at the rate of $12.50 per month. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: 416 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $100.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of paying one-half the rent for four months, April, May, June, and July, 1934, at $25.00 per month, on warehouse at the corner of Fourth and Colorado Streets used by County Relief Administration. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Counoilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $50.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of constructing a fountain at the South Austin artesian well. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, 011118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $150.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of constructing a 5' sidewalk around the wading pool in Mets Playground. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, 011118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $125.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of extending the 12" swimming pool drain in Palm Playground. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, 011118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $475.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of constructing a fence around the swimming pool in Hyde Park Playground. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, 011118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $40.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of constructing a sand box in Hyde Park Playground. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $50.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of constructing a fence along the north bank of Waller Oreek in Hyde Park Playground. 417 The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $150.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of providing lights for swimming pool in Hyde Park Playground. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, 011118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolutiont BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $360.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of constructing a bridge in Zaragosa Park. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, 011118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $50.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of repairing and painting band stand in Zaragosa Park. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, G11118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $150.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Water and Light Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of providing additional lights for the playground baseball field at Zaragosa Park. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, G11118, Mayor M111er, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $510.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of constructing a soum gutter drain and a 61 sidewalk around the Zaragosa Park swimming pool. The resolution was adopted by the following votes Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $120.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Water and Light Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of providing additional lights for the playground baseball field at South Austin Playground. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: 418 BE IT REBOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $500.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Water and Light Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of changing and moving lighting for baseball field at House Park, the school authorities to pay one-half of the cost and the Oity the remaining one-half. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, G11118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $75.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of constructing a backstop for playground diamond in Rosewood Park. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, 011118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $300.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of surfacing the Rosewood Park entrance driveway with asphalt. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, 011118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $350.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of repairing and painting outside woodwork of main building in Rosewood Park, remodeling and painting concession stand, painting band stand, one drinking fountain on west side of park, repairs to gallery of main building and also to basement door and repairs to window soreens and plaster, etc. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, 011118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolutions BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $200.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of purchasing materials for completing OWA work in Rosewood Park. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, 011118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $450.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Water and Light Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of providing: (1) additional lights on swimming pool; (2) floodlights for playground baseball; and (3) lights on band stand at Rosewood Park. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. 419 The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $1086.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of constructing addition to main building in Rosewood Park and installing showers in building, constructing double showers and one drinking fountain near pool. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, 011118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1, A communication from Col. E. R. York, relative to compulsory vaccination of all dogs in the City, was read. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the matter be referred to the 01ty Health Officer for consideration and that he be directed to make his recommendations to the Council. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: WHEREAS, The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Counoi1 tentative maps and plans showing the proposed construction of its pole lines in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Engineer; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company be, and the same is hereby permitted to construct its pole lines in the following streets: (1) A telephone pole line in WEST SIXTEENTH STREET, beginning at a point & feet south of and approximately 50 feet west of the intersection of the north line of West 16th Street and the west line of Pearl Street; Thence in an in an easterly direction with a telephone pole line, the centerline of which pole line shall be 8 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said West 16th Street for a distance of approximately 326 feet. (2) A telephone pole line in EVA STREET ALLEY from West Elizabeth Street to West Gibson Street, the centerline of which pole line shall be 1 foot east of the west property line. THAT the work and construction of said pole lines, including the excavation of the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said pole lines have been constructed, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: FIXING KILLING CHARGES AT THE MUNICIPAL ABATTOIR AND PRESORIBING OTHER REGULATIONS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: BEOTION 1. THAT the following fees shall be charged for the service of slaughtering, dressing and refrigerating of animals at the Municipal Abattoir, towit: Light calves under 150 lbs. in weight- Heavy calves, 150 lbs. to 300 lbs. in weightOattle, 300 lbs. to 500 lbs. in weight ----------- Cattle, 500 lbs. to 750 lbs. in weight ----------------- Cattle, 750 lbs. to 1000 lbs. in weightCattle, 1000 lbs. in weight ------ --- --- Hogs, 100 lbs. in weight ----- Hogs, 100 lbs. to 125 lbs. in weightHogs, over 125 lbs. in weight ----- Sheep and goats $ 0.75 1.00 1.25 : - 1.50 1.75 2.00 0.50 0.75 1.00 ! 0.40 PROVIDED, that all of the above charges shall include four days storage in refrigeration at the Abattoir without further charge; but after the expiration of four days, the storage charge will be $0.05 per 100 lbs. per day, which charge shall not be subject to tax. 1:1 420 PROVIDED further, that the following discounts on the above charges will be given to all customers who cause to be slaughtered at the Abattoir the number of any one of the above species during any one month, as follows: 5% on from 25 to 50 head; 10% on from 50 to 75 head; 15% on from 75 to 100 head; and 20% on 100 head or over; said discounts to be applied and credited on the succeeding month's account of the customer; PROVIDED further that there shall be added to the above charge for slaughtering and dressing hogs, in all instances where such hogs are slaughtered for market, the amount of the Processing Tax imposed by the United States Government on such undertaking; and the amount of such tax shall be collected from the customer before close of each week's business. BEOTION 2. THAT a charge of $0.25 per head on cattle, and $0.10 per head on sheep, goats and hogs shall be made whenever a weight is required by either vender or purchaser, SECTION 3. THAT there shall be returned to the customer at the time of the slaughter of all animals at the Abattoir the tongue, cheekmeat, liver, heart, kidney, kidney fat, sweet breads, brains, lamb fries, hides and pelts; but all other offal shall be retained by the Abattoir as part of the compensation for slaughtering and other services. SECTION 4. THAT the hours of delivery from the Abattoir shall be from 7 A. M. until 5 P.M., provided that on Sundays and holidays such delivery shall be between the hours of 7 A. M. and 9 A. M. SECTION 5. THAT cattle must be admitted to the Abattoir plant before 3 P. M. on week days, with the exception of Saturdays, on which day cattle shall not be admitted after 11 A. M.; provided, that cattle admitted after the above hours may be killed on the following day or on the day received, at the option of the Abattoir management. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, G11116, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Mayor laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas Apr11 11, 1934 : Mr. Guiton Morgan 01ty Manager Austin, Teхав Dear Sirt Ray Burns, lessce from A. W. Speckels of the north 50 fest of Lot.11, Block 1 of Grooms Addition within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property fronts on Duval Street and is south of and contiguous to the south line of the east and west alley traversing said Block 1 of Grooms Addition, and being locally known as 3004 Duval Street, has made application to the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to operate a food pantry and ice vault in connection therewith and to construct commercial driveways on Duval Street opposite the buildings as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2362. The property at this location has been soned for commercial use and is designated as "O" Commercial property as shown upon the soning maps of the Oity of Austin and we recommend that the request be granted, subject to the construction of concrete driveways as shown on the plan hereto attached marked 2-H-362, which plan is hereby made a part of this request. Yours truly, (Sgd) J. E. Motheral, City Engineer. G. 8. Moore, Building Inspector. " 421 WHEREAS, Ray Burns, lessee from A. W. Speckels of the north 50 feet of Lot 11, Blook 1 of Grooms Addition within the Oity of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property fronts on Duval Street and is south of and contiguous to the south line of the east and west alley traversing said Block 1 of Grooms Addition and being locally known as 3004 Duval Street, has made application to the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to operate a food pantry and ice vault in connection therewith and to build commercial driveways on Duval Street opposite the buildings as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2-H-362; and WHEREAS, The City Council has favorably considered the granting of said request; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Ray Burns, lessee from A. W. Speckels of the north 50 feet of Lot 11, Block 1 of Grooms Addition, which property fronts on Duval Street and is south of and contiguous to the south line of the east and west alley traversing said Block 1 of Grooms Addition and being locally known as 3004 Duval Street, is hereby granted permission to operate a food pantry and ice vault in connection therewith on the above described property and to c struct commercial concrete driveways opposite the buildings to be located upon said property, subject to the construction of concrete ramps, curbs and driveways and expansion joints as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2-H-362, which plan is hereby made a part of this resolution and subject further to the said Ray Burns' making provision for connecting any waste water that may occur incident to the operation of said food pantry and ice vault with the City storm sewer system under the direction of the City Engineer of the City of Austin. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. A petition asking that the City officially abandon Ogle Street from 24th to 25th Streets was referred to the City Engineer. The Mayor laid before the Council the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby instructed to deposit all' funds of the City of Austin equally in the Capital National Bank, American National Bank, and Austin National Bank of the City of Austin; provided, however, that the minimum amount to be deposited to the account of the City Treasurer in the Capital National Bank will at all times be $150,000.00, 80 long as the funds of the Oity equals said amount, and that so long as the aggregate bank balances of the City are less than $450,000.00, all sume in excess of the previously stated $150,000.00 shall be deposited in equal amounts in the Austin National Bank and American National Bank; and should the aggregate balances of the City of Austin be more than $450,000.00 at any time, then the excess above $450,000.00 shall be deposited equally in the three mentioned banks. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. There being no further business, Councilman Gillis moved to recess, subject to call of the Mayor. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. The Council then recessed. Attest: City Clerk Approved: Jom milla Mayor.