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Rally Ban, Roads, and a City Holiday

Thursday, October 29, 1936 regular
  • Political Rally Denied:

    Officials rejected a request from a Communist Party gubernatorial candidate to use Wooldridge Park for a political rally.
  • Infrastructure Growth:

    Approved significant expansion of gas pipelines across numerous streets and the construction of a new industrial railroad track.
  • New Gas Station Rules:

    Permitted a new drive-in gas station, detailing strict conditions for its construction, safety, and waste management.
  • Civic Holiday Declared:

    November 3rd was designated a holiday for city employees, marking both Election Day and the birthday of city founder Stephen F. Austin, closing most city services.

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WHEREAS, the Exchange Club of Austin, Texas, has heretofore gone on record as opposed to Communism in the United States; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Exchange Club of Austin, Texas, go on record commending the action taken by our Mayor and City Councilmen; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said Mayor and City Councilmen be and they are hereby assured of our fillest cooperation in the premises; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the City Council of Austin, and a copy filed with the records of the club. Adopted, by unanimous vote, October 21, 1936. C. J. Baldwin, Secretary." A petition signed by a number of residents in the vicinity, asking that Waller Street be topped, was received and referred to the City Engineer. Upon motion duly seconded and carried the meeting was recessed at 1:30 P. M., subject to call of the Mayor. Attest: Hallic men City Clerk. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved: Jommilla. Mayor. Austin, Texas, October 29, 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. Alford, Simon G1111s, Mayor Tom Miller, and Councilman Oswald G. Wolf, 4; absent, Counoilman C. M.Bartholomew, 1. The Minutes of the regular meetings of October 8, October 15, and October 22, were read and upon motion of Councilman Gillis were adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. It was moved by Councilman Gillis, seconded by Councilman Wolf, that in view of the nature of the political rally, the request of Homer Brooks, gubernatorial candidate of the Communist Party for the use of Wooldridge Park Saturday, October 31, at 2:00 P. M., for such purpose be denied, and that the City Manager be instructed to 80 notify the said Homer Brooks. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; naye, none; Councilwan Bartholomew absent, 1. 97 98 Councilman Gillis 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: William Rex MoClain, 1904 Guadalupe Street; Lester E. W11kerson, 67 East Avenue; John B. Elliot, 1508 West 5th Street; and A. M. Park, 4415 Bellview. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gi1118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Councilman Gillis introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING GUY A. THOMPSON, TRUSTEE, INTERNATIONAL-GREAT NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY, DEBTOR, TO CONSTRUCT, ΜΑΙΝΤΑΙΝ, ΑAND OPERATE CERTAIN RAILWAY INDUSTRIAL OR HOUSE TRACK UPON AND ACROSS SAN ANTONIO STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND UPON, OVER, AND ACROSS FOURTH STREET IN SAID CITY, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDI- TIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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 carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Gillis moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Gillis moved that same be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, G11118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Councilman Wolf offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Moore Construction Company is the Contractor for the construction of a building and repair of a store front, which buildings are located at 2266-68 Guadalupe Street, and desires a portion of the sidewalk space abutting the south 52 feet of Lot 36, Outlot 35, Division "p" of the City of Austin, Texas, during the construction and repair of the buildings, 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 Moore Construction Company, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk Working Space Beginning at the northwest corner of the above described property; thence in a southerly direction along the west line of Guadalupe Street to the southeast corner of said property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Guadalupe Street for a distance of 12 feet; thence in a northerly direction and parallel to the centerline of Guadalupe Street for a distance of 52 feet; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Guadalupe Street to the place of the beginning. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to said Moore Construction Company, hereinafter termed "Contractor," upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary line along the south, east and north lines of the above described space, such guard rail to be 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 darknesв. (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 Oity Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than November 7, 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 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 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 offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, Eugene Overstreet is the Contractor for the repair of a building located at 304 East 6th Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk space abutting Lot 2 (H), Block 67, of the Original City of Austin, Texas, during the repair 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 Eugene Overstreet, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk Working Space Beginning at the southeast corner of the above described lot; thence in a weeterly direction with the north line of East 6th Street to the southwest corner of the above described lot; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 6th Street for a distance of 6 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and parallel with the centerline of East 6th Street for a distance of approximately 23 feet to a point in line with the projected east line of the above described lot; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 6th Street to the place of the beginning. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to said Eugene Overstreet, hereinafter termed "Contractor, upon the following express terme and conditions: 99 100 (1) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary line along the east, south and west lines of the above described space, such guard rail to be at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored. (2) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other publ.10 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 November 7, 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 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 One Thousand ($1000.00) 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 space. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Councilman Alford offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, C. H. Toungate is the Contractor for the repair of an awning located at 2338 Guadalupe Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk space abutting. Lots 34 and 35, Outlot 36, Division "D" of the City of Austin, Texas, during the repair of the awning, 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 C.H.Toungate, the boundary of which is described as follows: Bidewalk Working Space Beginning at a point on the west line of Guadalupe Street approximately 120 feet south of the south line of West 24th Street; thence in a southerly direction along the west line of Guadalupe Street for a distance of approximately 25 feet; thence in ! : an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Guadalupe Street for a distance of 14 feet; thence in a northerly direction and parallel to the centerline of Guadalupe Street for a distance of approximately 25 feet; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Guadalupe Street to the place of the beginning. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to said C. H. Toungate, hereinafter termed "Contractor," upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary line along the south, east and north lines of the above described space, such guard rail to be 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, 100se 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 November 7, 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 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 One Thousand ($1000.00) 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 space. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Councilman Gillis offered the following: Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Teхав Dear Sir: "Austin, Tехав October 28, 1936. We, the undersigned, have considered the application of J. H. Johnson for permission to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to con- 101" 102 struct commercial driveways in conjunction therewith upon property located at the southeast intersection of South Ist and Elizabeth Streets, which property is known as Lot 1, Block 2, of the D. W. Bouldin Addition to the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and we hereby advise that the following conditions exists The property upon which the filling station is to be located is designated as "C" Commercial Use District upon the zoning maps of the City of Austin. We recommend that J. H. Johnson be granted permission to construct, maintain and operate said drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct ourbs, ramps and sidewalks in conjunction therewith, 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 is installed. Linee and grades to be obtained from the City Engineering Department for entrances and driveways, building lines 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 relative to the filling station. (2) That all construction of the filling station improvements shall be in accord with the building ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, the Filling Station Ordinance, and in accord with the ordinance prohibiting the disposal of commercial water or oils upon the City streets. (3) That the grades of the station shall be such that no waste oils or water or any floor washings 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 storm sewer at the expense of the app11cant. Before commencement of any construction, the applicant shall apply to the City Engineer for an estimate of the cost of that portion of the storm sewer which will have to be built within any City street or alley and shall deposit in esorow a sum equal to said estimate with the City Finance Director. (4) That all filling station improvements, pumps, driveways, ramps, gutters, sidewalks and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant as set forth upon the plan hereto attached, which plan bears the City Engineer's file number 2-H-527. (5) Expansion Jointe shall be constructed as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2-H-527 and shall be of the pre-moulded type. (6) That before use of said station, the owner shall apply to the Building Inspector for final inspection when he considers that he has complied with all the requirements of the City. Respectfully submitted, J. E. Motheral City Engineer F (RESOLUTION) J. C. Eckert Building Inspector. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1 THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves as a filling station site the property situated at the southeast intersection of South Ist and Elizabeth Streets, which property is owned by J. H. Johnson and is designated as Lot 1, Block 2, of the D. W. Bouldin Addition to the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said J. H. Johnson to construct, maintain and operate a drive-in gasoline filling station and to construct ourbs, ramps, sidewalks and commercial driveways in conjunction therewith, subject to the same's being constructed in compliance 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 the provisions of this resolution, and said 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 the proper police, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said J. H. Johnson has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. 103 The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. Councilman Alford offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentarive 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 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 NILES ROAD from Hartford Road to Wethersfield Road, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet north of and parallel to the south line of said Niles Road. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in QUARRY ROAD from Norwalk Lane east 120 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Quarry Road. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (3) A gas main in CHRISTOPHER STREET, beginning at a point 7 feet south of the north line of said Christopher Street and 220 feet east of the east line of Bouldin Avenue; Thence in an easterly direction with a gas main, the centerline of which shall be 7 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Christopher Street, for a distance of 96 feet. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (4) A gas main in ALTA VISTA AVENUE south 138 feet from a point 225 feet south of the south line of Woodland Avenue, the centerline of which gas main shall be 20 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Alta Vista Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (5) A gas main in ROBINSON AVENUE south 200 feet from a point 101 feet south of the south line of Concordia Avenue, the centerline of which gas main shall be 13 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Robinson Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (6) A gas main in MCCALLUM DRIVE north 85 feet from a point 149 feet south of the south line of Wathen Avenue, the centerline of which gas main shall be 24 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said MoCallum Drive. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (7) A gas main in ROBBINS PLACE across West 19th Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 25 feet east of and parallel to the west line of said Robbins Place. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (8) A gas main in BAN GABRIEL STREET across West 19th Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 12 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said San Gabriel Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 20 feet. (9) A gas main in SAN PEDRO STREET across West 28th Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 9 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said San Pedro Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (10)A gas main in SALADO STREET from West 28th Street south 145 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 19 feet east of and parallel to the weat line of said Salado Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2t feet. (11)A gas main in LYNN STREET FROM Haskell Street south 272 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 13 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Lynn Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (12) A gas main in SOUTH THIRD STREET, beginning at a point 200 feet south of ! 104 the south line of West Johanna Street and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of approximately one block to a point 165 feet south of the south line of West Live Oak Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 13 feet east of and parallel to the west line of said South Grå Street. Baid gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 22 feet. (13) A gas main in WEST LIVE OAK STREET from South 2nd Street west a distance of approximately 10 blocks to a point 242 feet west of the west line of south 3rd Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 13 feet north of and parallel to the south line of said West Live Oak Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of not less than 2 feet. (14) A gas main in EAST FIFTH STREET from East Avenue east 450 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 23 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said East 5th Street. 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 depths 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, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4: nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. It was moved by Mayor Miller, seconded by Councilman Gillis, that Tuesday, November 3, next, being national election day, and, also, the 143d anniversary of the birth of Stephen F. Austin, the founder of our capital city, a holiday be declared for all city employees on that day and the City Hall be closed and only the very essentail services of the city be maintained on that day. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 1. The amended application of Clyde Hailey, Agent, for a change in the zoning of the property at the southwest corner of West 29th Street and Shoal Crest Avenue, being legally described as Lots 13 and 14, Shoal Crest Addition, Blocks 1 and 2, a subdivision of a portion of Outlot 71, Division "D", from "A" Residence District to "B" Residence District, was referred to the City Attorney to determine whether a public hearing was necessary on the proposed change, and if so, then to refer the matter to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for recommendation. Councilman Wolf offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, after hearing the matter and duly considering same, it is deemed Just and equitable by the City Council to remit all the penalty and one-half the interest on all property assessed in the name of Mary Dawson Estate, provided $200.00 is paid to the Tax Department of the City of Austin on the account by December 1, 1936, and the balance is paid in full November 1, 1937; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT all penalties and one-half the interest on all property assessed in the name of Mary Dawson Estate is hereby remitted, provided $200.00 is paid on said tax account by December 1, 1936, and the remainder is paid in full on November 1, 1937, and the Tax Assessor and Collector of the City of Austin is hereby authorized if and when the conditions above set out are complied with to issue a receipt in full covering the taxes on said Mary Dawson Estate; provided said taxes are to be carried on the books in full until November 1, 1937, unless same are sooner paid. The above resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, G11118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 4; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent, 2. Councilman Wolf offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Business and Professional Women's Club of Austin has made application before the Council for a reduction of its taxes on account of the character of work it has been doing; and WHEREAS, after a full hearing of the evidence, and taking into consideration all matters involved, the City Council is of the opinion that it would be just and equitable to remit all of the penalty and all of the interest on the 1935 taxes, provided the original taxes are paid by November 15, 1936, and furthermore that the levy for 1936, assessed valuation of improvements, should be reduced from $2585.00 to $435.00; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT all of the penalty and all of the interest on the 1935 taxes on Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Johnson River Addition, Plat 100, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, be remitted, provided the original taxes for 1935 are paid by November 15,1936, and provided furthermore that the levy of 1936 assessed valuation of improvements 18 reduced from $2585.00 to $435.00, taxes as originally assessed for 1936 being $69.30, and if the conditions above set out are complied with, a re reduced to $22.00. The above resolution was adopted 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 at 12:30 P.M., subject to call of the Mayor. Approved: Jom miller Mayor Attest: Hallie Metillar City Clerk 105