573 the City of Austin from any claims 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 sidewalke, 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, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Councilman Alford nominated J. B. Webb and John B. Pearson as members of the Board of Equalization for the term beginning May 1, 1936, and ending May 1, 1938. The nomination was confirmed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Upon motion, duly seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed subject to the call of the Mayor. Attent: gpallic Metellar City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved: Jom miller. Mayor Π Austin, Texas, June 25, 1936 The meeting was called to order at 10:30 A. M., with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen C. F. Alfora, C. M. Bartholomew, Simon Gillis, and Mayor Tom Miller, 4; absent, Councilman Oswald G. Wolf, 1. The minutes of the regular meetings of May 28 and June 4 were read and upon motion, duly seconded and carried, the same were adopted as read. Councilman Alford moved that the following named persons be granted taxicab driver's permits, in accordance with the recommendation of Roy J. Smith, Captain of Police, Traffic Division: Carl Wesley Barbour, 1905 Trinity Street; LeRoy Stobaugh, 704 East 10th Street; Orbie E. Wheeler, 1017 Spence Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, 4; naye, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. Councilman Alford moved that the temporary taxicab license, No. 51, issued to Joe Martinez be extended for a period of ninety days from date of expiration. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, 11. 574 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. Councilman Alford offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, the curb and sidewalk specifications of the City of Austin which have been previously adopted by the City Council of the City of Austin require that all curbs and sidewalks be constructed of concrete unleве а вресіаl permit has been secured from the City Council of the City of Austin to construct curbs, sidewalks and ramps of other materials; and WHEREAS, R. E. Moore, owner of a part of Lot 8, of Enfield X, a subdivision within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which Lot 8 abutes the east side of Parkway at a location south of Pease Park and being locally known as 1503 Parkway, has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to grant permission for the construction of a flagstone walk from the curb line to the property line on the east side of Parkway at the above described location; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has investigated and approved the construction of said flagstone walk; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT R. E. Moore, owner of a part of Lot 8, of Enfield X, a subdivision within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which Lot & abuts the east side of Parkway at a location south of Pease Park and being locally known as 1503 Parkway, is hereby granted permission to construct a flagstone walk from the curb line to the property line on the east side of Parkway at the above described location and said walk is to be constructed under the supervision and direction 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, and further subject to the following conditions: That the stone shall be laid in a smooth and workmanlike manner and shall conform to the sidewalk grades and curb grades as given by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin in order that same will not create a hazard to pedestrians. That the stone shall be placed upon a 4" concrete base and that all work within the City streets shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor and in accordance with the instructions and directions of the City Engineer of the City of Austin. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, G1111s, and Mayor Miller, 4; naye, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. Councilman Gillis offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, J. M. Odom is the Contractor for the construction of a building located at 116-18 East 10th Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting a part of Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 123, of the Original 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 J. M. Odom, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at a point in the north line of East 10th Street 50 feet west of the weat line of Brazos Street; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 10th Street a distance to a point 16 feet south of the north curb line of East 10th Street; thence in a westerly direction and parallel with the centerline of East 10th Street a distance of 80 feet; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 10th Street a distance to the north line of East 10th Street; thence in an easterly direction along the north line of East 10th Street to the place of the beginning. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to said J. M. Odom, hereinafter termed "Contractor," upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a 4-foot walkway within the above described : 575 working space along the outer boundary of said working space, such walkway to be protected on each side by guard rails 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 January 1, 1937. (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 any 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 claims 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 врасе. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, G11118, and Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1; Councilman Bartholomew present but not voting. Councilman Alford offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, Ireland Graves, owner of Lots 13, 14, and 15, of Leander Brown Subdivision in Outlot 63, Division "D" of the Government Outlote adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property abute the west side of Guadalupe Street at a location north of 27th Street and being locally known as 2700 Guadalupe Street, has made application to the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to construct commercial driveways across the west sidewalk area of Guadalupe Street at the above described location as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2-H-507, 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: 576 THAT Ireland Graves, owner of Lote 13, 14, and 15, of Leander Brown Subdivision in Outlot 63, Division "D" of the Government Outlots adjoining the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property abuts the west side of Guadalupe Street at a location north of 27th Street and being locally known as 2700 Guadalupe Street; le hereby permitted to construct commercial driveways across the west sidewalk area of Guadalupe Street at the above described location, subject to the construction of concrete ramps, curbs, driveways, sidewalks and expansion joints as shown upon the plan marked 2-H-507, 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, G1111s, Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. Mayor Miller offered the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, hereby express es its warmest appreciation and thanks to the Junior Chamber of Commerce for the splendid cooperation and assistance which it rendered the Sanitary Department of this City during Clean-up Week in making this a cleaner and more healthful city. As a result of their efforts, unsightly and insanitary conditions throughout the City have been eliminated or greatly improved, particularly is this true with reference to the downtown streets and alleys; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT this resolution be spread on the minutes of this meeting and a copy of same be sent to the above named organization. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. The complaint of G. A. Kamrath relative to the unsightly condition of the sidewalk in the 1200 blook on West Sixth Street was referred to the City Manager for attention. It was the sense of the Council that the transfer of the business of the Austin Taxi Company to Mrs. Elizabeth Sylvester be approved, as requested by Wright Stubbe, Attorney for the said Mrs. Sylvester, provided all regulations are complied with. Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE PASSED APRIL 5, 1934, AS AMENDED ON JUNE 4, 1936, ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE DECLARING WHEN TAXES DUE THE CITY OF AUSTIN SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT, PROVIDING THAT SAME SHALL THEREAFTER BEAR INTEREST, ASSESSING A PENALTY FOR DEFAULT THEREAFTER, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Alford moved that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayев, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, and Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Alford moved that the rules be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Alford moved that same be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, 4; nays, none; Councilman Wolf absent, 1. The Council then recessed. Attest: Hallic Mellan City Clerk Approved Tom Miller Mayor. Π