22 1 and to issue to the party entitled to receive same a receipt in full upon the payment of said taxes and one-half the interest, as aforesaid. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, 011118, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none. Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 12:30 P. M., subject to call of the Mayor. Attast: Marie Me Herea Oity Olerk REGULAR MENTING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: A Jom Milla. Mayor Austin, Texas, September 14, 1939. The City Council convened in regular session, at the regular meeting place in the Municipal Building, on Thursday, September 14, 1939, with Mayor Tom Hiller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; absent, Councilman Bartholomew. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. Mayor Miller called up for its second reading the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RENEWING AND EXTENDING THE FRANCHISE OF THE AUSTIN STREET RAILWAY COMPANY TO OPERATE STREET CARS UPON THE STREETS AND AVENUES OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND REQUIRING THE SUBSTITUTION OF BUSES ON ALL STREETS ON WHΙΟΗ STREET CARS ARE NOW OPERATED; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman G111is moved that the ordinance be passed to its third reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolf, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent. The ordinance was then laid over for its third reading. Mr. Robert Sherman appeared before the Council relative to the closing of an alley in the 3500 block of Enfield Road, Tobin-Johnson Subdivision. The matter was referred to the City Engineer and the City Attorney for investigation and report to the Council at the next regular meeting. Councilman Alford introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent. The Mayor declared the resolution finally passed. The resolution is as follows: WHEREAS, the City of Austin and the Commissioners Court of Travis County have entered into the Grant Agreement with the Public Works Administration for the construction of a Sanatorium, which has been assigned the PWA Docket Texas-2070-F, and for which a grant has been made, totaling $35,798.00; and ! WHURMAS, the taking of bids for the equipment was held up pending receipt of approval of extension of time #1; and WHEREAS, the time remaining as set up for the project will not permit the delivery of equipment for which contracts have been prepared; and WHEREAS, this equipment is absolutely necessary and essential to the proper completion of the Sanatorium as a place for the proper treatment of tuberculosis; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, JOINTLY: THAT the City Manager of the City of Austin be and is hereby authorised and directed to prepare the necessary exhibits and supporting papers, together with certified copy of this resolution, and submit the same to the Regional Office of the PWA as a basis for formal request that the project time on this project be extended to November 30, 1939, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin, together with the Commissioners Court of the County of Travis, hereby express their appreciation for the grants-in-aid made to Austin and its surrounding torritory for the many worthwhile projects which are and will be enduring evidence of the sound expenditures of public funds by the United States Government through PWA, which PWA projects were essential and badly needed and are serving, and will serve, the people of this County for many years to come. ------- ----- Councilman Gillis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent. The Mayor declared the resolution finally adopted. The resolution is as follows: WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works and the provisions of the Oity Charter of the City of Austin, Texas, and of the State Statutes, proposal for bids for the Equipment, Furnishing and Water System under PWA Docket No. Texas 2070-F, Sanatorium, was duly advertised and publicly opened at 10 o'clock A. M., August 4, 1939, at the City Hall in Austin, Texas; and WHEREAS, at said time and place said bids were publicly opened and read as specified; and WHEREAS, on August 10, 1939, the City Council of the City of Austin, Texas, by resolution, awarded to the Bickley School & Church Furniture Company of Houston, Texas, the contract for furnishing General Furniture and Equipment, with certain items deducted, leaving an awarding price of $2209.19; and WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court for the County of Travis likewise, by resolution, adopted August 12, joined with the City Council of the City of Austin in awarding their contract; and WHEREAS, certain items an originally intended to be deducted were not deducted in the contract prepared and executed with the Bickley School and Church Furniture Company, Houston, Texas, namely, one Floor Lamp at $7.95 and one Ottoman at $7.70 were added and the addition of one dresser at $25.80 were eliminated for a total change in price of $10.15, which price provided a final contract price of $2183.39 instead of $2209.19, as originally recommended and awarded; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF TRAVIS: THAT the said bid with the final amount as the contract sum enumerated above is hereby accepted subject to the approval of the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works and David 0. Basr, Architect, of Austin, Texas, in behalf of the City of Austin and the County of Travis is authorized and instructed to proceed with attaining the approval of the said PWA for these documents. Councilman Wolf introduced the following resolution, and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, 23 24 } Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent. The Mayor declared that the resolution had been finally passed. The resolution is as followst WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works and the provisions of the Oity Charter of the City of Austin, Texas, and of the State Statutes, proposal for bids for the Equipment, Furnishing and Water System under PWA Docket No. Texas 2070-F, Sanatorium, was duly advertised to be publicly opened at 10 o'clock A. M., August 4, 1939, at the Oity Hall in Austin, Texas; and WHEREAS, at said time and place said bide were publicly opened and read as specified; and WHEREAS, after due consideration and study the Board which has been appointed to administer the affairs of the Sanatorium instructed the Architect to recommend to the City Council that the following bide received at the above time and place be rejected, namely: 1. Water System on which B. F. Lanier & Sons was low at $2137.60; 2. Cabinets and furniture to detail on which R. H. Folmar was low at $2955.00; 3. General Installation on which R. H. Folmar was low at $2474.00; 4. Water Tank and Tower on which R. H. Folmar was low at $1850.00; 5. Refrigeration on which Tratex Corporation was low at $148.26; The total of these amounts to more than the money available and this must be adjusted; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF TRAVISI THAT the above bids be rejected as listed and that all other bids received which were not low be 11kovise rejected on any of the equipment which has or has not been contracted for, and that David C.Baer, Architect on this project, in behalf of the Oity of Austin and the County of Travis, be authorised and instructed to notify these bidders of this action. Councilman Alford introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN THE CERTAIN PARTICULARS HEREINAFTER STATED AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE NSTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND REGULATING AND DISTRICTING THE HEIGHT, NUMBER OF STORIES AND SIZE OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES, THE PERCENTAGE OF LOT THAT MAY BE OCCUPIED, THE SIZE OF YARDS, COURTS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES, THE DENSITY OF POPULATION, THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND FOR TRADE INDUSTRY, RESIDENCES AND OTHER FURPOSES; AND DIVIDING THE CITY OF AUSTIN INTO DISTRICTS OR ZONES; AND REGULATING AND DISTRICTING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, REPAIR AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES OR LAND WITHIN SUCH DISTRIOTS OR ZONES; AND PROVIDING UNIFORM REGULATIONS FOR THE SEVERAL CLASSES AND KINDS OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES AND USES WITHIN THE DISTRICTS OR ZONES; AND ADOPTING TWO ZONING MAPS, DISCLOSING RESPECTIVELY THE SEVERAL USE DISTRIOTS AND THE SEVERAL HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICTS, AND THE RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS AND PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SUCH DISTRIOTS; AND PROVIDING THE POWERS OF SAME: AND PROVIDING CERTAIN PENALTIES AND REMEDIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Alford moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolf, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew 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 seconded by Councilman Wolfiand the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent. The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Alford moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wolf, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent. The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. i Councilman Wolf moved that Albert Lee Cheshire, 304 East First Street, be granted a taxicab driver's permit, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent. Councilman Wolf moved that Forest Daniel Roe, 5000 Rowena Street, be granted a taxicab driver's permit, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent. Councilman Wolf moved that Bennie Eugene Smith, 207 West 45th Street, be granted a taxicab driver's permit, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion prevailed by the following Vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent. Councilman Gillis introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, in Volume 365, at page 415, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, there appears a map or plat of a subdivision of land known as Faulk's Subdivision; and WHEREAS, upon said map or plat there appears a street known as Martha Street; and WHEREAS, in Book 4, page 51, of the Flat Records of Travis County, Texas, there appears a sap or plat of a subdivision of land known as Bawcom Subdivision; and WHEREAS, upon said map or plat of said Bawcom Subdivision there appears a street by the name of Martha Street; and WHEREAS, in another section of the City there is a street known as Martha Street; and WHEREAS, the first named Martha Streets are in line with the westerly extension of that portion of Fletcher Street cast of South First Street; and WHEREAS, much confusion is quased among public records and among delivery services in general by having streets located in different sections of the City recognized by the same name; and WHEREAS, said conditions have been reviewed and considered by the City Council of the City of Austin and it is deemed advisable at this time to discontinue the use of the name Martha Street as shown on the Faulk's Subdivision plat and as shown on the Bawcom Subdivision plat and to adopt the name of Fletcher Street; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the name of Martha Street as shown upon the aforesaid map or plat of said Faulk's Subdivision and the aforesaid map or plat of Bawcom Subdivision, be changed to that of FLETCHER STREET. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, G11116, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; naye, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent. Councilman Alford introduced the following resolutions 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 BOWMAN AVENUE 144 feet east of Hillview Road easterly 290 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 72 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Bowman Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (2) A gas main in KERBY LANE from West 32nd Street northerly 93 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 fest west of and parallel to the east line of said Kerby Lane. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. 25 26 i : (3) A gas main in RAMSEY AVENUE 76 feet north of West 46th Street northerly 75 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Ramsey Avenue. Baid gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (4) A gas main in UPSON STREET 163 feet north of West 7th Street northerly 62 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 15 feet west of and parallel to the east line of Upson Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (5) A gas main in JARRATT AVENUE from Ithridge Avenue southerly 275 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Jarratt Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (6) A gas main in JARRATT AVENUE from Ethridge Avenue to Gaston Avenue, the centerline of which gas main shall be 74 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Jarratt Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (7) A gas main in ETHRIDGE AVENUE from Jarratt Avenue westerly 140 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 72 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Ethridge Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (8) A gas main in GASTON AVENUE from Jarratt Avenue easterly 85 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 8 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Gaston Avenmie. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2t foot. (9) A gas main in WEST MONROE STREET from 75 feet west of South 5th Street westerly 46 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said West Monroe Street, Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (10)A gas main in COTTON STREET from Comal Street westerly 123 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 17 feet north of and parallel to the south line of said Cotton Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (11)A gas main in GRISWOLD LANE from Bremen Street to John D. McWall Road, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Griswold Lane, Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (12)A gas main in JOHN D. MOOALL ROAD from Griswold Lane northerly 91 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said John D. McCall Road. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2f 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 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 out 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 resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent. Councilman Wolf introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Austin Allright Parking Company, acting by and through Spencer J. Scott, lessee from Ewell Nalle, of a portion of Lot 11, Block 68, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property abuts the south side of East 7th Street at a location east of Brazos Street, has made application to the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to construct a commercial driveway across the south sidewalk area of said East 7th Street adjacent to the above described property, as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2-0-825, which plan is hereby made a part of said resolution; 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 the Austin Allright Parking Company, acting by and through Spencer J. Scott, lessee from Evell Nalle of a portion of Lot 11, Block 68, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which property abute the south side of Fast 7th Street at a location east of Brasos Street, is hereby permitted to construct a commercial driveway across the south sidewalk area of said Fast 7th Street adjacent to the above described property, subject to the construction of concrete ramps, curbs, driveways, sidewalks and expansion joints as shown upon the plan marked 2-0-825, 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 Oity Engineer of the City of Austin and in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Giliis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent. Councilman Gillis introduced the following resolution: and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford, and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, G1111s, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent. The Mayor declared the resolution finally adopted. The resolution is as follows: WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District has, by resolution, recommended to the Oity Council final acceptance of the following contracte: Contract No. 9 Wm. Kutalek General Construction; Contract No. 26- Curtis Electrical Company - Plumbing and Heating Work; Contract No. 27- J. O. Andrewartha - Electrical Work; all on the RIDGETOP SCHOOL; and WHEREAS, said Board of Trustees, also by resolution, has recommended acceptance of such portions of the following contracts as the same relate to the construction of the BRYKERWOODS SCHOOL: Contract No. 24 W. H. Maclay - General Construction; Contract No. 28 J. O. Andrewartha Plumbing and Electrical Work; Contract No. 29-Young & Fratt Heating; and WHEREAS, there is attached to this resolution and made a part hereof, a copy of each of the two resolutions by the Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District, above referred to, and also a copy of each of two letters by the Supervising Architects, recommending acceptance of the Ridgetop School and of the Bryker Woods School, respectively; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, ACTING FOR AND IN BEHALF OF THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: THAT the work under Contracts Nos. 9, 26 and 27, and such portions of Contracts Nos. 24, 28 and 29 as apply to the Bryker Woods School, all being under Docket TEX-2134-F, be and the same is hereby accepted, subject to concurrence by the Public Works Administration; and the City Manager is hereby authorized and instructed to sign any necessary papers in connection therewith. 1. 27 28 (Resolution of School Board) WHEREAS, Final inspection was made of the RIDGETOP SCHOOL (under Docket TEX-2134-7) by a majority of the members of the Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District, accompanied by the Associate Architect, Supervising Architect, and representatives of the Public Works Administration, at 4:00 P. M., September 6, 1939, which inspection indicated that the work of WM. KUTALEK, under Contract No. 9 for General Construction; that of Curtis Electrical Company, under Contract No. 26 for the Plumbing and Heating Work; and that of J. O. Andrewartha, under Contract No. 27 for the Electric Work had been satisfactorily completed; and WHEREAS, the Supervising Architect's Office advises that Change Order Requests are on file with the Public Works Administration to extend completion time of each contract from the contract completion date to the date set up as the date of substantial completion and that therefore these contracte have been completed within the contract time, as extended; and WHEREAS, the Supervising Architect's Office has advised, in writing, that said contracts have been satisfactorily completed, and recommend final acceptance of the work under these three contracts; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT that final acceptance be and the same is hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Austin, acting for and in behalf of the Austin Independent School District. I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was unanimously adopted at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District, held on September 11, 1939, at which a quorum was present and voted. (SEAL) (Resolution of School Board) (Signed) Cousins GregE Secretary to the Superintendent of Public Schools, Austin, Texas. WHEREAS, Final inspection was made of the BRYKER WOODS SCHOOL (under Docket TEX-2134-5) by a majority of the members of the Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District, accompanied by the Associate Architect, Supervising Architect, and representatives of the Public Works Administration, said final inspection having been made at 4:30 P. M., September 6, 1939, which inspection indicated that the work of W. H. Maclay, under Contract No. 24 for General Construction; that of J. O. Andrewartha, under Contract No. 28 for the Plumbing and Electric Work; and that of Young & Pratt, under Contract No. 29 for the Heating Work had been satisfactorily completed; and WHEREAS, the Supervising Architect's Office advises that Change Order Requests are on file with the Public Works Administration to extend completion time of each contract from the contract completion date to the date set up as the date of substantial completion, and that therefore these contracts have been completed within the contract time, as extended; and WHEREAS, the Supervising Architect's Office has advised, in writing, that said contracts have been satisfactorily completed, and recommend final acceptance of the work under these three contracts; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District, that final acceptance be and the same is hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Austin, acting for and in behalf of the Austin Independent School District. I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was unanimously adopted at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District, held on September 11, 1939, at which a quorum was present and voted. (SEAL) (Signed) Cousins Gregg Secretary to the Superintend- ent of Public Schools, Austin, Texas. (Supervising Architects Recommendations) "Austin, Texas September 8, 1939 Mr. E. A. Murchison, President Board of Trustees Austin Indpendent School District Austin, Texas Dear Mr. Murchison: Re: Docket THK-2134-F, Schools, Austin, Texas Final Acceptance of RIDGETOP SCHOOL; Contracts Nos. 9, 26 and 27. On September 5 a preliminary inspection of the Ridgetop School was made by the following: Mr. Dan Driscoll, of Driscoll & Groos, Associate Architects; Mr. H. B. Iglehart, Owner's Supervising Engineer; Mr. T. N. Porter, Assistant to the Superintendent of Public Schools; Mr. Lamont Andrews and Mr. S. L. Hogle, of the Public Works Administration; and B. E. Giesecke, of the Supervising Architect's Office. At that time the building was carefully inspected and a list made of items yet needing adjustment or correction. We further report that on the afternoon of September 6, 1939, final inspection was made of the Ridgetop School, at which the following were present: Mr. Dan Driscoll, of Driscoll & Groos, Associate Architects; Mr. H. B. Iglehart, Owner's Supervising Engineer; Mr. T. N. Porter, Assistant to the Superintendent of Public Schools; Mr. Lamont Andrews and Mr. 8. L. Hogle, of the Public Works Administration, B. I. Giesecke, of the Supervising Architect's Office, and the following members of the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees: Mr. E. A. Murchison, Mrs. Hal P. Bybee, Mr. L. H. Blenderman, Mr. R. G. Mueller, Mrs. A. P. Robinson. As a result of this inspection, it was found that the work had been satisfactorily completed and we now, therefore, recommend formal final acceptance by the Board of the work of Nu. Kutalek, under Contract No. 9- General Construction; that of the Curtis Electrical Company, under Contract No. 26Plumbing and Heating Work; and that of J. O. Andrewartha, under Contract No. 27-Electrical Work - all on the Ridgetop School Building. You are further advised that Change Order Requests are on file with the P.M.A. to extend completion time on each of these contracts from the contract completion date until the date set up as being the date of substantial completion, and that therefore these contracts have been completed within the contract time, as extended. Yours very truly, GIESECKE & HARRIS, Supervising Architects By B. E. Giesecke, "Austin, Texas September 8, 1939 Mr. E. A. Murchison, President Board of Trustees Austin Independent School District Austin, Texaав Dear Mr. Murchisont Re: Docket THX-2134-2, Schools, Austin, Texas Final Acceptance of BRYKER WOODS SCHOOL Contracts Nos. 24, 28 and 29. On August 31 a preliminary inspection of the Bryker Woode School was made by Mr. H.F.Kuehne, Associate Architect; Mr. H. B. Iglshart, Owner's Supervising Engineer; Mr. T. N. Porter, Assistant to the Superintendent of Public Schools; Mr. Lamont Andrews and Mr. B. L. Hogle, of the Public Worke Administration, and B. E. Giesecke, of the Supervising Architect's Office. At that time the building was carefully inspected and a list of items yet needing adjustment or correction made. We further report that on the afternoon of September 6, 1939, final inspection was made of the Bryker Woods School by Mr. H. F. Kuehne, Associate Architect, Mr. H. B. Iglehart, Owner's Supervising Engineer; Mr. T. N. Forter, Assistant to the Superintendent of Public Schools: Mr.Lamont Andrews and Mr. B. L. Hogle, B. E. Giesecke, of the Supervising Architect's Office, and the following members of the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees: Mr. E. A. Murchison, Mrs.Hal P.Bybes, Mr. L. H. Blenderman, Mr. R. G. Mueller, and Mrs. A. P. Robinson. As a result of this inspection, it was found that the work had been satisfactorily completed, and we therefore now recommend formal final acceptance by the Board of the Work of W. H. Maclay under Contract No. 24 General Construction; that of Young & Pratt under Contract No. 29 for the Heating Work; and that of J. O. Andrewartha under Contract No. 28 for the Plumbing and Electric Work - all on the Bryker Woods School. You are further advised that Change Order Requests are on file with P.W.A. to extend completion time on each of these contracts from the contract completion date until the date set up as being the date of substantial completion, and that therefore these contracts have been completed within the contract time, as extended. Yours very truly, GIESECKE & HARRIS Supervising Architects By Bertram E. Giesecke 11 29 30. Councilman Wolf introduced the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $1,894.26 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of the purchase of surgical instruments and special Hospital equipment. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent. Councilman Wolf introduced the following resolutions BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTINI THAT the sum of $45,000.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Electric Light and Power Special Account Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of constructing a 66KV high line between the substantion at the Austin Dam and the substation of the Texas Power and Light Company on the Webberville Road, in accordance with the location and plans to be prepared by the Electric Department and the insulation of the Marshall Ford Line from the Austin Dam to permit the raising of said line from 12,000 volts to 66,000 volts. The resolution was adopted by the following vote, Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf; nays, none; Councilman Bartholomew absent. Mayor. Upon, motion seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 10:55 A. M., subject to call of the Attests me car 01ty Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE OITY COUNCIL: Approved, Jom milla Mayor Austin, Texas, September 21, 1939. The O1ty Council met in regular session, at the regular meeting place in the Municipal Building, on Thursday, September 21, 1939, at 10:30 A. M., with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen C. F. Alford, C. M. Bartholomew, Simon Gillis, Mayor Tom Miller, and Councilman Oswald G. Wolf; absent, none. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. The application of S. P. Tadlock for change in soning from "A" Residence District to "C" Commercial District of portions of Lots 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, and 29, Block 2, and portions of Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, and portion of 10-foot walkway lying between Lots 8 and 9, Block 1, all in La Prelle Place, was received. The matter was referred to the Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation, and a public hearing was called for Thursday, October 12, next. Mr. Jefferson G. Smith, property owner in Hyde Park, appeared before the Council relative to the 11. ম