338 is approximately the west one-half of the original Lot 44 of Section F, as shown upon the map or plat referred to above. : The 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 11:00 A.M., subject to call of the Mayor. Attest: Hallic Metellar City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved: Jom milles Austin, Texas, June 10, 1937. The meeting was called to order at 11:00 A. M., with Mayor Tom Miller presiing. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen C. F. Alford, C. M. Bartholomew, Simon Gillis, Mayor Tom Miller, and Councilman Oswald G. Wolf, 5; absent, none. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. Mr. Frank Moore appeared before the Council in the matter of a special permit for his tenant to sell beer at Barton Gardens, and he was advised that his tenant would be given a hearing if he cared to plead his case before the Council. The following reports on bids received for fire apparatus were read: "Austin, Tехав June 9, 1937 Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Teхав Dear Sir: Three bids were submitted on fire apparatus, by Ahrens-Fox, Mack, Seagrave. All considered standard apparatus. The Seagrave submitted a bid on a 12 cylinder motor; Ahrens-Fox, six cylinder; Mack, six cylinder. The Seagrave has considerable more horse power and piston displacement, larger crank shaft, and more bearinge compared with the other apparatus. The Fire Department has in service seven pieces of Seagrave apparatus, the oldest one has been in service since 1921. We have found the Beagrave apparatus to be satisfactory in every way, and the mechanio and operators being familiar with this apparatus, I respectfully recommend that the Seagrave's proposal be accepted. Respectfully submitted, (Sgd) J. E. Woody, Chief of the Fire Department. "Austin, Teхав June 10, 1937 Memorandum to: The City Council Bids were received on June 7 for a 750 gallon pumping engine for the Fire Department as follows: Mack International Truck Corporation -. Seagrave Corporation - Less 5% discount Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine Corporation - Less 5% discount - $8,162.00 $9,150.00 457.50 8,692.50 $9,650.00 482.50 • 9,167.50 The Ahrens-Fox engine and the Mack International Truck engine are both six cylinder, 140 horse power motors, whereas, the Seagrave engine is a V-12, 185 horse power machine, and I believe the additional cost of the Seagrave equipment is justified, and I am, therefore, recommending the purchase of this equipment in accordance with their bid and specifications. No appropriation is necessary, as this was carried in the 1937 budget, and they advise delivery can be made within ninety days. (Sgd) Guiton Morgan, City Manager 14 Councilman Gillis moved that the bid of the Seagrave Corporation, in the amount of $8,692.50, be accepted, and that the City Manager be instructed to enter into contract with said firm for the purchase of said apparatus. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. In accordance with the request of Mr. Chas. Slemp, a representative of the Seagrave Corporation, the City Council agreed that the fire apparatus, consisting of a 750-gallon pumping engine, this day purchased from said corporation may be exhibited by them at the International Fire Chiefs Convention to be held in Oklahoma City during next October, prior to delivery of said apparatus at Austin. The request of Albert Morales, tenant of John Gonzales, for a special permit to sell beer in connection with a high-class Mexican restaurant at 2210 East Seventh Street, was heard, and the City Manager was instructed to refer the matter to the Board of Adjustment. Mesere. W. B. Whaley and W. A. Darter, representing the Dual Parking Meter Company, submitted a proposal to install their meters for a trial period to determine whether or not there is a real need for same, agreeing at the expiration of that time to remove such meters if it appears that the City has received a better bid than theirs. William Yelderman, Attorney for the Dual Parking Meter Company, submitted a petition signed by a majority of the merchants on Congress Avenue, Sixth Street, and other affected areas, asking that parking meters be installed on a trial basis. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Mayor Miller that the City Manager be instructed to call for bids on July 15 for the installation of parking meters on the following basis: (1) ninety days trial rental basis, subject to removal if not desired; (2) the meters to pay for themselves in revenue received; and (3) outright purchase for cash, with guarantee as to mechanical perfection; 339 340 the number of meters to be installed to be determined by the City Manager and Traffic Division. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. Councilman Gillis offered the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $1,000.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of purchasing the land upon which the Treaty Oak is located, which is on Crockett Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets, The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. Mayor Miller laid before the Council the following: "Austin, Texas June 1, 1937 Docket No. 1756 E.R.No.688-1-2-3-4-5- 6 Sewage Treatment Plant CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE I, C. G. Levander, Engineer, in compliance with the conditions of agreement as shown in the specifications in the contracts between the City of Austin, Texas, and Roots-Connersville Blower Corporation, Connersville, Indiana; Donnelly-White Company, Austin, Texas; The Dorr Company, New York City; Chain Belt Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Shaw Box Crane & Hoist Co., Ino; Muskegon, Michigan; The American Well Works, Aurora, Illinois, for the furnishing of various materials, apparatus, and/or equipment on Docket No. 1756-688-1-2-3-4-5-6, respectively, issue this certificate of final acceptance. I certify that these materials, apparatus, and/or equipment have been furnished in accordance with the plans and specifications as approved by the State Public Works Administration Engineer. (RESOLUTION) (Sgd) C. G. Levander Engineer. WHEREAS, C. G. Levander, Engineer in charge of Docket No. 1758-688-1-2-3-4-5-6, being the project for the construction and mechanical installation of the sewage Treatment Plant, Austin, Texas, has reported that the various materials, apparatus, and/or equipment has been completely furnished by the following named contractors: Roots-Connersville Blower Corporation Donnelly-White Company The Dorr Company Chain Belt Company Shaw Box Crane & Hoist Company, Inc. The American Well Works in accordance with the plans and specifications and with the rules and regulations of the Administration of Public Works, and in an acceptable manner to the PWA Inspector, and has recommended to the City Council the final acceptance of the various materials, apparatus, and/or equipment and the payment of the final estimates due thereon; and WHEREAS, The City Council has inspected said project and the works thereof, and is of the opinion that same should be finally accepted; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT said project, and the works thereof, is hereby accepted as completed, and the City Manager be and is hereby authorized and directed to approve the final est1mates and to issue warrants in payment thereof, and that he be further authorized and directed to release the Contractors from any further liability in connection with said work, and to authorize the cancellation of the bonds guaranteeing the successful completion of the project. 341 The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. Councilman Gillis offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, J. F. Johnson is the Contractor for the construction of a building located at 219-221 West Fourth Street, and desires a portion of the sidewalk space abutting Lot 12, Block 28, of the Original City of Austin, 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 heréinabove enumerated be granted to said J.F.Johnson, the boundary of which is described as follows: : Sidewalk Working Space Beginning at the southwest corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Lavaca Street for a distance of 10 feet; thence in a northeasterly direction and at a 45º angle to the centerline of Lavaca Street to a point north of and 10 feet distance from the northwest corner of above described lot; thence in an easterly direction and parallel to the south line of West Fourth Street for a distance of 46 feet; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction along the south line of West Fourth Street to the east line of Lavaca Street; thence in a southerly direction along the east line of Lavaca Street west to the place of beginning. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to J.F.Johnson, hereinafter termed "Contractor, upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary 11nes along the north 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 pub110 utilities in the construction of such guard ra11. (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. Oity Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than August 9, 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 priv1leges 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 ($1,000.00) Dollars, which shall protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims for damages to any person or property : 342 that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise of the priv1leges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replace- ment 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, G11118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. Councilman Alford offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, J. M. Odom is the Contractor for the construction of a building located at 300, West 6th Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk space abutting Lot 6, Block 72 of the Original City of Austin 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 the northeast corner of the above described property; thence. in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Lavaca Street, for a distance of 60 feet; thence in a southwesterly direction and at a 45° angle to the centerline of Lavaca Street to a point south of and 22 feet distance from the southeast corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and parallel to the centerline of West Sixth Street for a distance of 92 feet; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of West Sixth Street to the southwest corner of Lot 5, Block 72 of the Original City of Austin; thence in an easter- ly direction along the north line of West Sixth Street to the west line of Lavaca Street; thence in a northerly direction along the west line of Lavaca Street to the place of the beginning. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the 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 outer boundaries of the above described working space in West Sixth Street, such walkway to be protected on each side by guard rails at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored, and such walkway to have appropriate entrances at the intersection of sixth and Lavaca Streets, and shall construct a guard rail 4 feet high along the outer boundaries of the Lavaca Street working spасе. (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 September 18, 1937. η (7) That the Contractor shall restore all public and private property injured during the use of auch 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 ($5,000.00) 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, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. Councilman Gillis offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, W. A. Darby is the contractor for the repair of an awning located at 800 Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk space abutting Lot 1, Block 8, of the Original City of Austin 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 W.A.Darby, the boundary of which is described as follows: : Sidewalk Working Space Beginning at the northwest corner of the above described lot; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Congress Avenue for a distance of 10 feet; thence in a southerly direction and parallel to the centerline of Congress Avenue for a distance of 46 feet; thence in a southwesterly direction and at a 450 angle to the centerline of Congress Avenue to a point south of and 10 feet distance from the southeast corner of the above described lot; thence in a westerly direction and parallel to the centerline of West Eighth Street for a distance of 25 feet; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of West Eighth Street for a distance of 10 feet to a point in the south line of the above described lot; thence in an easterly direction along the north line of West Eighth Street to the west line of Congress Avenue; thence in a northerly direction along the west line of Congress Avenue to the place of the beginning. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to said W. A. Darby, hereinafter termed "Contractor," upon the following express terme and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary line along the south and east 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 publio 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. 343 344 i ! (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 determAned by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment, and other obstructions shall be removed not later than July 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 One Thousand ($1,000.00) 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, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. Councilman Alford offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Council tentative mapa and plans showing the proposed construction of its pole lines in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plane 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 streetst (1) A telephone pole line in KING STREET from West 35th Street northerly approximately one-half block, the centerline of which pole line shall be one foot east of and parallel to the west line of said King Street. THAT the work and construction of said pole line, including the excavation of the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said pole line has been constructed, shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager and in accordance with the ordinances and regulations of the City of Austin governing such construction. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillia, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. Councilman Alford 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 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 ALAMEDA DRIVE northerly 70 feet from a point 130 feet north of the north line of Milam Place, the centerline of which gas main shall be 20 feet east of and parallel to the west line of said Alameda Drive. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in REGAN TERRACE easterly 488 feet from a point 309 feet east of the east line of Travis Heights Boulevard, the centerline of which gas main shall be 18 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Regan Terrace. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (3) A gas main in KEASBY STREET casterly 77 feet from a point 205 feet east of the east line of Caswell Avenue, the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Keasby Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (4) A gas main in BAN GABRIEL STREET southerly 291 feet from a point 150 feet south of the south line of West 31st Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 35 feet east of and parallel to the west line of said San Gabriel Street. (5) A gas main in LEON STREET from West 22nd Street to West 22 Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 14 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Leon Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (6) A gas main in SALADO STREET southerly approximately block from a point 273 feet south of the south line of West 28% Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 25 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Salado Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (7) A gas main in AVENUE F described as follows: Beginning at a point 70 feet north of the north line of East 44th Street and 36 feet west of the east line of Avenue F; thence in a northeasterly direption, angling 450 to Avenue F, having a distance of approximately 40 feet to a point 98% feet north of the north line of East 44th street and 7 feet west of the east line of Avenue F. Said gas main described above shall have a covering 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 Publio Service Company requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working pointe 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 345 346 1. 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, Couno 11men Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. Councilman Wolf introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE MAP OR PLAT SHOWING A RESUBDIVISION OF Lots 11, 12, AND 13 OF THE ORIGINAL SHOAL CREEK BOULEVARD LOTS, ACCORDING TO A MAP OR PLAT OF SAID SHOAL CREEK BOULEVARD LOTS APPEARING OF RECORD IN BOOK 3 AT PAGE 218 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND INCLUDING AN AREA OF LAND TRIANGULAR IN SHAPE CONTIGUOUS TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOTS 11 AND 12, AND BEING SITUATED BETWEEN THE NORTH AND SOUTH BOUNDARIES OF WEST 22 STREET, ALL OF WHICH LAND IS A PORTION OF OUTLOT 29, DIVISION "D OF THE GOVERNMENT OUTLOTS ADJOINING THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. The foregoing ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Wolf 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, Bartholomew, G11118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. The ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Wolf moved that the rule be further suspended and the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayee, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, G1111s, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. The ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman Wolf moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Counc11men Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. Councilman Wolf introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING AND REPEALING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED SEPTEMBER 6,1934, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "J", PAGE 617, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND ALSO RECORDED IN BOOK 509, PAGE 226, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF WEST 22ND STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND REDEDICATING SAID PROPERTY TO PUBLIC USE AS A STREET. The foregoing ordinance was read the first time, and Councilman Wolf 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, Bartholomew, G11118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. The foregoing ordinance was read the second time, and Councilman Wolf moved a further suspension of the rule and the placing of the ordinance on its third reading. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, G11118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. The foregoing ordinance was read the third time, and Councilman Wolf moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. Mayor Miller offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, It has been brought to the attention of the City Council that the Commissioners Court of Travis County has decided to have constructed a low water bridge over the Colorado River, approximately 2,000 feet below the site of the 347 Marshall Ford Dam now under construction; and WHEREAS, This bridge will furnish a needed improvement and traffic facility for the western part of Travis County; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be instructed to notify the County Judge and Commissioners that the City Council commends the County Commissioners Court Court'for planning this project, and that the City agrees to the construction of the bridge in accordance with whatever plans and specifications may be adopted by said Commissioners Court. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. The following resolution of the County Commissioners Court was received: "WHEREAS, the City Council and the Citizens Advisory Board of Austin, Texхав, have agreed to accept the proposal of the Lower Colorado River Authority to rehab111tate and complete the Austin Dam under a thirty year lease contract; and WHEREAS, the County Commissioners Court believes that the completion of this project will be beneficial to Travis County as a whole; Therefore be it resolved, that the County Commissioners Court of Travis County commend the City Council and the Citizens Advisory Board of Austin, and particularly Mayor Tom Miller, for their efforts in bringing about the completion of the Austin Dam in a manner so advantageous to Austin and Travis County. (Sgd) Geo. S. Matthews County Judge A. P. Chote Commissioner Precinct No.1 Warren S. Freund Commissioner Precinct No. 2 John E. Shelton, Jr., Commissioner Precinct No. 3 John T. Parker, Commissioner Precinct No. 4 " Mayor Miller moved that the City Manager be instructed to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of the foregoing resolution of the Commissioners Court. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, G1111s, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. Couno1lman Wolf offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, at this time the needs of the City indicate the necessity for the remodeling and enlargement of the present City Hall, the construction of a Service Building at the electric plant, the building of a central fire station, and the building of an additional bungalow fire station in West Austin; and WHEREAS, funds for these projects are available from the proceeds of previously authorized bond issues and from current funde on hand; and WHEREAS, the City has filed applications with the Public Works Administration for a grant and these applications are pending at this time; and WHEREAS, there appeare to be a possibility of securing further projects from the Public Works Administration; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to enter into agreements for the necessary architectural services on these projects, and to 348 file said architectural agreements with the State Director of the Public Works Administration in accordance with their requirements, and that he be further directed to proceed as rapidly as possible with the completion of plans and specifications and submit same to the Public Works Administration for their approval in order that their requirements be met in the event a grant does become available to the Oity for any or all of these projects. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. Couno1lman Alford offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, the matter of building a central fire station has come up from time to time for consideration; and WHEREAS, it appears necessary at this time to build said station at a location away from the City Hall; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the plans and specifications be prepared, and that said station be located on the northwest corner of Brush Park and be so designed as to face on both Trinity and Fifth Streets, and that this location be and is hereby officially designated as the site for a central fire station. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. Dr. Paul Compton appeared before the Council and asked for a special permit to conduct a medicine show for several weeks on property selected by him in East Austin. Action on the matter was deferred, pending the submission by the applicant of a petition signed by several representative druggists of the City indorsing his application. It was moved by Councilman Alford 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: Benjamin F. Davidson, 3106 San Gabriel Street; B.. Fritz Gonzales, 704 East 8th Street; Ardell Jackson, 2502 Willow Street; and Fred Jackson, 33084 King Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; naye, none. It was moved by Mayor Miller that, in appreciation of the great service to be rendered the City of Austin in the furnishing of entertainment to thousands of its citizens, as well as thousands of visitors, the City Council, in addition to the cooperation given by the City Manager and Recreation Department, hereby pledges its support to the American Legion in the staging of their July Fourth celebration at Zilker Park, extending from July 3 through July 5, and hereby calls upon the citizens of Austin to assist in every way to make the occasion a great success. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, G11118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. Councilman Alford offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, E. E. Bailey, General Manager of the Texas Historical and Biographical Association, has requested permission from the City of Austin to erect a monument to the pioneer men of Texas on the esplanade on 12th Street, between Colorado and Lavaca Streets, facing the Capitol grounds; and WHEREAS, The proposed location and the drawing of the design for the monument have been investigated and will be a civic asset and will not create any traffic hazard, nor have any objectionable features; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be authorized to notify the Texas Historical and Biographical Association of this approval, and to express to them the appreciation of the City of Austin for this splendid work. The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, G11118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf, 5; nays, none. Upon motion, duly seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 12:00 м., subject to call of the Mayor. Attest: Fallic Metillar City Clerk Approved: Jonmiller Mayor REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: i Austin, Texas, June 17, 1937. The meeting was called to order at 10:40 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. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. : G. K. Eifler, et al, submitted a protest against parallel parking of automobiles recently established in the area of the 40th block on Guadalupe Street, claim- ing that same was detrimental to their business. After some discussion, the matter was referred to the Traffic Division, with instructions that parallel parking remain on the west side of said street, but that angle parking be restored on the east side, with the understanding that no trucks be allowed to park there and that restrictions be made as to the length of automobiles to be allowed. Mr. F. R. Arnham submitted. a request for the passage of an ordinance requiring 349