absent, 1. Councilman Gillis offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, Frances C. Maxey has been compelled to recover from O. G. Hurdleston Lots Nos. 20, 21, and 22, Block No. 24, of the Hyde Park Addition No. 1, City of Austin, for debt, and has discovered that City taxes for the years 1932, 1933, and 1934, in the aggregate amount of $182.84, plus $9.13 penalties, have accrued while said property was under ownership of her debtor; and WHEREAS, it is deemed equitable and expedient that, under the above facts, the penalties on said taxes should be remitted; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT said penalties, amounting in the aggregate to the sum of $9.13, for the years 1932, 1933, and 1934, be and the same are hereby remitted, provided that said Frances C. Maxey immediately pays all of said taxes, together with interest. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Alford absent, 1. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Council recessed at 12:30 P. M., subject to the call of the Mayor. Attest: Avropalein Mehilean City Clerk Approved: Jom milla. Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, March 19, 1936. The Council was called to order at 11:00 A. M., with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen C. F. Alford, C.M.Bartholomew, Simon G1111s, and Mayor Tom Miller, 4; absent, Councilman Oswald G. Wolf, 1. The Minutes of the regular meetings of February 27, March 5, and March 12 were read, and upon motion of Councilman Gillis, seconded by Councilman Bartholomew, the same were adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. The request of Oscar Overstreet, Chairman of the Plasterers Union, that the City require that the contractors on the school-building construction work employ local men, was referred to the City Manager to have the PWA regulations complied with. Councilman Alford submitted the following: 407 408 "Austin, Tехав March 18, 193.6 The Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Austin Austin, Teхав Gentlemen: I hereby request permission to construct a driveway across the sidewalk, according to the attached drawing, in front of my premises, being located at 510 Rio Grande Street, Austin, Texas. Respectfully, (RESOLUTION) (Signed) Mre. Pearl R. Key Edwin C. Kreisle, Architect for Mrs. Key. Whereas, Mrs. Pearl R. Key, acting by and through Edwin C. Kreisle, architect, owner of a portion of Lot 4, Block 49, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property abuts the west side of Rio Grande Street at a location approximately onequarter block north of 5th Street and being locally known as 502 Rio Grande Street, has made application to the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to construct one 10-foot commercial driveway across the west sidewalk area of Rio Grande Street as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2-0-620, which plan is made a part of said request; and Whereas, the City Council of the City of Austin has favorably considered the granting of said request; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Mrs. Pearl R. Key, acting by and through Edwin C. Kreisle, Architect, owner of a portion of Lot 4, Block 49, of the Original Oity of Austin, Travis County, Техав, which property abuts the west side of Rio Grande Street at a location approximately onequarter block north of 5th Street, and being locally known as 502 Rio Grande Street, is hereby permitted to construct one 10-foot commercial driveway across the west sidewalk area of Rio Grande Street, subject to the construction of concrete ramps, curbs, driveways, sidewalks and expansion Joints as shown upon the plan marked 2-0-620, which plan is hereby made a part of this resolution, and further subject to the condition that all concrete curb, ramp and driveway construction done within the City streets shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor under the direction and supervision of the City Engineer of the City of Austin and in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. Councilman Alford offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, Epperson Bros. are the contractors for the construction of a building located at 208-210 East 16th Street and desire a portion of the sidewalk space abutting Lot 1, Block 53, Division "E" of the City of Austin, Texas, during the construction of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said Epperson Bros., the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk Working Space Beginning at the southeast corner of the above described lot; thence in a westerly : Π direction along the south line of said lot a distance of 80 feet; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 16th Street a distance to the north curb line of East 16th Street; thence in an easterly direction along the north curb line of East 16th Street a distance of 80 feet; thence in a northeasterly direction and at a 45° angle to the centerline of East 16th Street a distance to a point in the west ourb line of San Jacinto Street; thence in a northerly direction along the west curb line of San Jacinto Street a distance of 46 feet; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of San Jacinto Street a distance to the west line of San Jacinto Street; thence in a southerly direction along the west line of San Jacinto Street to the place of the beginning. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to said Epperson Bros., hereinafter termed "Contractor," upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall maintain an open walkway, through the above described working space, adjacent to and parallel with the curb lines, 80 feet long in East 16th Street and 46 feet long in San Jacinto Street, such walkway to be protected from the balance of the working space by a guard rail at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored. (2) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such guard rail. (3) That provision shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm waters. (4) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness. (5) That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space provided such work office is not within 25 feet of any corner street intersection. (6) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than May 15, 1936. (7) That the Contractor shall restore all public and private property injured during the use of such space to as good condition as the same existed before the use of such space began. (8) That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time ny and all the privileges herein granted or to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (9) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of Five Thousand ($5000.00) Dollars, which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claime for damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. Councilman Gillis offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City 409 410 Council; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Texas Public Service Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: (1) A gas main in SINCLAIR AVENUE, beginning at a point 71 feet north of the north line of West 43rd Street and 9 feet west of the east line of Sinclair Avenue; Thence in a southerly direction with the centerline of a gas main, which aenterline shall be 9 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Sinclair Avenue, for a distence of 186 feet. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 feet. (2) A gas main in RAMSEY AVENUE, beginning at a point 148 feet south of the south line of West 44th Street and 7 feet west of the east line of said Ramsey Avenue; Thence in a southerly direction with the centerline of a gas main, which centerline shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Ramsey Avenue, for a distance of 67 feet. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 feet. (3) A gas main in WATCHHILL ROAD from Newfield Lane to Hartford Road, the centerline of which gas main shall be 25 feet north of and parallel to the south line of said Watchh111 Road. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 feet. (4) A gas main in NEWFIELD LANE from Watchhill Road south to a point 75 feet south of the south line of Watchhill Road, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Newfield Lane. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 feet. (5) A gas main in WEST SEVENTH STREET ALLEY, beginning at a point 64 feet north of the south line of said Alley and 54 feet east of the east line of Lavaca Street; Thence in an easterly direction with the centerline of a gas main, which centerline shall be 6 feet north of and parallel to the south line of said West 7th Street Alley, for a distance of 154 feet. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 feet. (6) A gas main in BOULDIN AVENUE, beginning at a point 7 feet west of the east line of said Bouldin Avenue and 197 feet south of the north line of Post Oak Street; Thence in a northerly direction with the centerline of a gas main, which centerline shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Bouldin Avenue, for a distance of 200 feet. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 feet. The Texas Public Service Company 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, and that the minimum depth stated does not have any reference to the fact that greater depthe may not be required at special points. When the Texas Public Service Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments, they shall apply to the City Engineering Department not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Texas Public Service Company is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchise granted to said Company by the City of Austin. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. Councilman Alford submitted the following: Π "Austin, Texas March 14, 1936. To the Honorable Members of the City Counc11 City of Austin. Gentlemen: I herewith wish to make application for a permit to construct a commercial drive, sidewalk, and curb, on property owned by J. F. Robinson, located in the rear of 525 East 6th Street, known as the Golden Rule Market. A sketch has been submitted and approved by Mr. Kelley, and this writing is submitted upon his suggestion. Thanking you, I am, Very truly yours, (Signed) T. D. Sylvester, Agent. 11 411 (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, J. F. Robinson, acting by and through T. D. Sylvester as agent, owner of Lot 5, Block 60, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property abute the west side of Red River Street at a location one-half block north of East 5th Street, and being locally known as 510 Red River Street, has made application to the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to construct one commercial driveway across the west sidewalk area of Red River Street at the above location, as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2-0-619, which plan is hereby made a part of said request; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has favorably considered the granting of said request; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT J. F. Robinson, acting by and through T. D. Sylvester as agent, owner of Lot 5, Block 60, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property abuts the west side of Red River Street at a location one-half block north of East 5th Street, and being locally known as 510 Red River Street, is hereby permitted to construct one commercial driveway across the west sidewalk area of Red River Street, subject to the construction of concrete ramps, curbs, driveway, sidewalks and expansion Joints as shown upon the plan marked 2-0-619, which plan is hereby made a part of this resolution, and further subject to the condition that all concrete ourb, ramp and driveway construction done within the City streets shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor under the direction and supervision of the City Engineer of the City of Austin and in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. Councilman Alford introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC ON THE STREETS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, CUMULATIVE OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES HERETOFORE ORDAINED, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Gillis moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, and Mayor Miller, 3; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew present but not voting; Councilman Wolf absent. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Alford moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, and Mayor Miller, 3; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew present but not voting; Councilman Wolf absent. 412 The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Alford moved that the same be finally passed. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, 3; naye, none; Councilman Bartholomew present but not voting; Councilman Wolf absent, The petition by citizens asking that the ordinance prohibiting fishing with a trot 1ine in the Colorado River between the Dam and Barton Creek be repealed, was received and laid on the table for further investigation. Councilman Alford moved that upon the recommendation of Capt. Roy J. Smith of the Traffic Division, the following named persons be granted Taxicab Driver's Permits: Printiss James Hill, 1203 West 8th Street; and Hugh Everett, 1100 West Mary Street. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, G11118日, and Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. Councilman Alford offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, Mrs. Sophie Domschke has been compelled to recover from Bessie E. Taylor Lot No. 6, J. T. Parker Addition, City of Austin, for debt, and has discovered that City taxes for the years 1927, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, and 1935, in the aggregate amount of $115.17, plus $4.91 penalties, have accrued while said property was under the ownership of her debtor; and WHEREAS, it is deemed equitable and expedient that, under the above facts, the penalties on said taxes should be remitted; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT said penalties, amounting in the aggregate to the sum of $4.91, for the years 1927, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, and 1935, be and the same are hereby remitted, provided that said Mrs. Sophie Domschke immediately pays all of said taxes, together with interest. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. Mayor Miller offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City Council has determined to give relief to domestic water consumers residing within the corporate limits of the City of Austin for the three summer months; namely, for water consumption between May 20 and September 20, 1936, for the purpose of encouraging the further beautification of our City and thereby indirectly creating more employment; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council that this reduction shall be made only to those water consumers whose use shall be strictly for residential purposes, and is not effective for commercial purposes; 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 make effective on all water readings within the corporate limits of the City of Austin, Texas, of all water consumers whose use is strictly for residential purposes, as of June 20 to September 20, 1936, a reduction of 10% from the gross bill on amounts from $1.00 to $3.00, inclusive, there being no reduction on any amount less than $1.00; a reduction of 20% from gross b111. on amounts between $3.01 and $6.00 inclusive; a reduction of 25% on gross bill on amounts above $6.00; all amounts of water used in excess of 250,000 gallons per month to be billed net on the regular rate. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Council recessed at 12:20 P. M., subject 413 to call of the Mayor. Attent: faleie Meilan City Clerk Approved: Jom Milla. Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Austin, Texas, March 26, 1936. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 A. M., with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen C. F. Alford, C. M.Bartholomew, Simon G1111s, Mayor Tom Miller, and Councilman Oswald G. Wolf, 5; absent, none. A committee from the Chamber of Commerce Civic Affairs Committee, composed of Messrs. Nabors, Halden, Hopkins, and Moody, came before the Council and pledged their cooperation in the City's Centennial Clean-up Program, and indorsed particularly the removal of the debris along the River front and on vacant lots. Councilman Wolf offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, an election was held in the City of Austin, Texas, on the 21st day of March, 1936, at which election there was submitted to the qualified voters of anid City, for their action thereon, the certain propositions as follows: First Proposition: Shall the authority heretofore given to the City Council of the City of Austin by election of the qualified voters of the City of Austin on November 14, 1935, to issue bonds of said City in the sum of Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00), for the purpose of the construction and improvement of Public Free School buildings in the City of Austin and the purchase of Grounds and Equipment therefor, and the bonde issued under such authority be revoked and cancelled. Second Proposition: Shall the City Council of the City of Austin be authorized to issue bonds of said City in the sum of Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00), for the purpose of the construction and improvement of Public Free School buildings in the City of Austin, and the purchase of grounds and equipment therefor; said bonds to bear interest at a rate not exceeding five (5%) per centum per annum, interest payable semi-annually, and to mature not exceeding forty years from the date of said bonds, serially or otherwise, as may be determined by ordinance of the City Council, and to annually levy a tax sufficient to pay the interest on said bonds and to create a sinking fund of at least two (2%) per centum of the principal of said bonds and sufficient to redeem said bonds at their maturity. and WHEREAS, the City Council has this day canvassed the returns of said election, as made and reported by the officers of eaid election of the various polling wards of said City, and has found said returns to show the following results of said election: