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Cemetery Rules, Gas Lines, and City Growth

Thursday, December 7, 1939 regular
  • Cemetery Monument Permits:

    To address "deplorable" sagging monuments in Oakwood Annex, new regulations were proposed, requiring building permits and foundation standards for all future cemetery monuments.
  • Major Gas Line Expansion:

    Approved the installation of new gas mains by Texas Public Service Company across 19 different streets and intersections, significantly expanding utility access throughout the city.
  • City Development & Infrastructure Approvals:

    Advanced several zoning changes, including recommending a residential property be rezoned for a retail grocery store. Also approved specific permits for a commercial driveway, a unique flagstone sidewalk, a curb setback for traffic relief, and temporary street usage for a downtown building renovation.
  • Public Health Project Extension:

    Requested a 60-day extension for the federal PWA-funded Sanatorium construction project, citing delays in equipment delivery and the necessity of establishing a city water connection.

Full Transcript

absont. Councilman Bartholomew brought before the meeting the matter of the deplorable condition existing in Oakwood Annex caused by sagging monuments. After discussion, it was the consensus of opinion that the only remedy for the situation would be to require that all monuments be erected under a building permit from the City, setting forth certain regulations as to foundations, etc. Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 12:10 P. M., subject to call of the Mayor. Attests Me Licen City Clerk REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approved, Jom milla. Mayor 1 Austin, Texas, December 7, 1939. The City Council convened in regular session, at the regular meeting place in the Counc11 Chamber of the Municipal Building, on Thursday, December 7, 1939, with Mayor Tom Miller presiding. Roll call showed the following members present: Councilmen C. F. Alford, Simon Gillis, and Mayor Tom Miller; absent, Councilmen C. M. Bartholomew and Oswald G. Wolf. The reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. At the request of the Attorneys in the matter, the public hearing on the rezoning of the property on the west side of Congress Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets, which was continued from the last regular meeting, was continued again until the next regular meeting. The written application of Mrs. Ocie Lee Blankenship, through her Attorney, Horace H. Shelton, for a change in zoning of the property at 2324 South Congross Avenue, known as the Cora Lee Courts, from "0" Commercial District to "C-2" Commercial District, wan received. The mattor wan referred to the Board of Adjustment for consideration and recommendation, and a public hearing on name was called for Thursday, January 4, 1940, at 11:00 Α. Μ. The following report of the Board of Adjustment was received: "Austin, Teхав November 29, 1939 153 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Austin, Texas Gentlement The following is a copy of a resolution which was passed by the Board of Adjustment at a meeting held on November 28, 1939: RESOLUTΙΩΝ. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin, pursuant to the terms of Section 30 of the i 154 Zoning Ordinance of the City of Austin, has referred to the Zoning Board of Adjuntment for its consideration a petition of Mr. G. C. McGee requesting a change in the Use designation of the following property: Lot 1, Block A, Driving Park Addition, Austin, Texas, being the southwest corner of the intersection of Canterbury Street and Lynn Street from "A" Residence District and First Height and Area District to "0" Commorcial District and First Height and Area District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment held a public hearing on this petition on November 28, 1939, at which hearing no proteste wero heard against this chango; and WHEREAS, attached to the application was a petition containing 128 names of residents in this section of the City requesting that the above described property be changed to a "C" Commercial District; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Maps of the City of Austin show that the four corners at the intersection of Garden Street and Lynn Street, being one block south of Canterbury Street, are now zoned as "C" Commercial Districts; and WHEREAS, it was brought out at the hearing that the appellant is unable to secure a location on any of these corners owing to the fact that he was unable to secure a title to them, and that he had made repeated efforts to secure one of these corners for his business; and further that the owner of the appellant's present location has notified the appellant to vacate the promises; and WHEREAS, after viewing the locality and considering the matter from all angles, it appears that there is a demand for a retail grocery business at this location, and since no other property is available now lying within a "C" Commercial District, there is ample justification for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to provide for the community needs and the public demand for this business; and WHEREAS, the property requested to be changed lies adjacent to the existing commercial district across an alley, the change requested would not constitute a spot zone but would merely be an extension of an existing commercial zone; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: THAT this change in the Use designation of the above described property is recommended to the City Council, Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT By (Signed) H. F. Kuehne Chairman. It was moved by Councilman Gillis, seconded by Councilman Alford, that a public hearing on the change in zoning of the property described in the foregoing report of the Board of Adjustment, from "A" Residence District and First Height and Area District to "C" Commercial District and First Height and Area District be called for Thursday, January 4, 1940, at 11:00 A. M. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; naye, none; Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf absent. The following rosolution was introduced by Councilman Alford, who moved its adoptiont WHEREAS, tho curb and sidewalk specifications of the City of Austin which have been previously adopted by the City Council of the City of Austin require that all curbs and sidewalks be constructed of concrete unlens a special permit has been secured from the City Council of the City of Austin to construct curbs, sidewalks and ramps of other materials; and WHEREAS, T. Park Yeatos, owner of Lot 20, Block 17, Pemberton Heights, Section &, which property abute the east side of McCallum Drive at a location south of Preston Avenue, and being locally known as 2609 McCallum Drive, has requested the City Council of the City of Austin to grant pormission to construct a flagstone walk from the curb line to the property line at the above described location; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has investigated and approved the construction of said flagstone walk; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT T. Park Yeates, owner of Lot 20, Block 17, Pemberton Heights, Section 8, which property abuts the east side of McCallum Drive at a location south of Preston Avenue, and being locally known as 2609 McCallum Drive, is hereby granted permission to construct a flagstone walk from the property 155 lino to the curb line at the above described location and naid walk is to be constructed under the suporvision and direction of the City Engineer of the City of Austin and in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin, and further subject to the following conditions: That the stono shall be laid in a smooth and workmanlike manner and shall conform to the sidewalk grades and curb grades as given by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin in order that same will not create a hazard to pedestrians. That the stone shall be placed upon a 4" concrete base and that all work within the City stroots shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor and in accordance with the instructtons and directions of the City Engineer of the City of Austin. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis. The motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, was carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmon Alford, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; naye, none; Councilmon Bartholomew and Wolf absent. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Gillis, who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Ramsey's Austin Nursery, acting by and through J. M. Ramsey, is the owner of property situated on the east side of Guadalupe Street at a location north of West 45th Street and being locally known as 4525 Quadalupe Street, which property is out of and a part of the Thomas Gray Survey within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas; and WHEREAS, the said Ramsey's Austin Nursery, acting by and through J. M. Ramsey, has made app11cation to the City Council of the City of Austin for pormission to set the curb back from the es- tablished curb line on the east side of Guadalupe Street and to build a commercial driveway across the east sidewalk aroa of Guadalupe Street at the above described location; and WHEREAS, a plan has been prepared showing the proposed layout of the above described curb setback and commercial driveway, which plan is hereto attached marked 2-H-670 and made a part hereof, and said plan has been considered and approved by the City Council of the City of Austin; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Ramsey's Austin Nursery, acting by and through J. M. Ramsey, owner of property situated on the east side of Quadalupe Street at a location north of West 45th Street and being locally known as 4525 Quadalupe Street, which property is out of and a part of the Thomas Gray Survey within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, is heroby granted permission to set the curb back from the established curb line on the east side of Quadalupe Street and to build a commercial driveway across the east sidewalk area of Quadalupe Street. Permission to construct the above described curb setback and commercial driveway is granted subject to the same's being constructed in accordance with the plan approved by the City Engineer of the City of Austin, which plan is hereto attached marked 2-H-670 and made a part hereof, and in accordance with the following conditions: (1) That the construction of the setback area on Quadalupe Street shall be carried out in accordance with the accompanying plan marked 2-H-670 and that all such widoned areas, driveways, or ramps and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant. (2) That all such concrete shall be not less than 6 inches in thickness and shall be of the following. proportions: 1 port coment, 2 parts of sand, and 4 parts of screened. gravel or rock. (3) That the concrete curbs adjacent to the sidewalk area chall be not less than 6 inches high and that an expansion joint not less than 3/4 inch thick shall be placed between the curb and the sidewalk as shown on the plan hereto attached marked 2-H-670, (4) That all such expansion joints shall be of the pre-moulded type. (5) That all concrete work within the street area shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor. (6) That the applicant shall be required to clean the newly created ramp aren at least twice per week and shell dispose of the debris at his expense. (7) That all work shall be done in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin and under the direction of the City Engineer. 156 The motion was seconded by Councilman Alford. The motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, was carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller; naye, none; Councilmon Bartholomew and Wolf, absent. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Alford, who moved its adoptiont 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 01ty Council; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Texas Public Service Company be and the same is heroby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streetst (1) A gas main in EAST 11TH STREET from a point 30 feet cast of Prospect Avenue eastorly 66 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 22 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said East 11th Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 fest. (2) A gas main in BONNIE ROAD from a point 115 feet west of Dillman Street westerly 42 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 74 feet south of and parallel to the north 1ine of said Bonnie Road. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 20 feet. (3) A gas main in DUVAL STREET from a point 164 feet south of East 52nd Street southerly 97 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 19 feet east of and parallel to the west line of said Duval Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (4) A gas main in LAMBIE STREET from a point 409 feet east of the east line of San Marcos Street easterly 58 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 17 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Lambie Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (5) A gas main in SHOALWOOD AVENUE from a point 230 feet south of West 46th Street southerly 41 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 79 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Shoalwood Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2t feet. (6) A gas main in FAST 30TH STREET from Dancy Street easterly 134 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be it feet north of and parallel to the south line of said Hast 30th Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2) fest. (7) A gas main in SABINE STREET from Fast 23rd Street southerly 280 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 24 fest cast of and parallel to the west line of said Sabine Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 fest. (8) A gas main in BRIDLE PATH from a point 367 fest west of Courtland Lane westerly 410 fest, the conterline of which gas main shall be 7 fost south of and parallel to the north line of said Bridle Path. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 fest. (9) A gas main in RAMSEY AVENUE from a point 148 feet north of Wost 46th Street northerly 140 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7h feet west of and parallel to the cast line of said Ramsey Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 fest. (10)A gas main in LAWSON LANE from Gregory Street southerly 45 feet, the conterline of which gas main shall be 2 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Lawson Lane. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 fest. (11)A gas main in GREGORY STREET from Lawson Lane to Leona Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 6 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Gregory Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (12)A gas main in LEONA STREET from Gregory Street northerly 158 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 13 feet wost of and parallel to the east line of said Leona Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (13)A gas main in JEFFERSON STREET across Ethridge Avenue intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Jefferson Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (14) A gas main in HARTFORD ROAD across Leigh Street intersection, the centorline of which gas main shall be 7 foet went of and parallel to the cast line of said Hartford Road. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not loss than 2 feet. (15) A gas main in HARTFORD ROAD across Ethridge Avenue intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Hartford Road. 1 Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2) feet. (16) A gas main in HARTFORD ROAD across Windsor Road intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be 70 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Hartford Road. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (17) A gas main in WINDSOR ROAD across Hartford Road intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be 13 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Windsor Road. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 fest. (18) A gas main in JEFFERSON STREET across Hartford Road intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east line of said Jefferson Street. Said gas main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 feet. (19) A gas main in ETHRIDGE AVENUE across Jefferson Street intersection, the centerline of which gas main shall be se feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Ethridge Avenue. Said gan main described above shall have a covering of not less than 2 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 requiren 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 namod 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 super- vision 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 motion was seconded by Councilman Gillis. The motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, was carried by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller; nays none; Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf absont. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Gillis, who moved its adoptions WHEREAS, Schwarzer-Barron Company is the Contractor for the alteration of a building located at 913 Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lot 2, a part of Lot 4, in Block 110, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the alteration 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 Schwarzer-Barron Company, the boundary of which is described as followst Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the southwest corner of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles with the centerline of congress avenue to a point 5 feet west of the east curb line; thence in a northerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Congress Avenue 23 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles with the 157 158 centerline of Congress Avenue to the northwest corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Schwarzer-Barron Company, horeinafter tormed "Contractor," upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall build a solid board fence along the outer boundaries of his working space not less than 8 feet high, using 1 inch material and substantially braced. The Contractor shall construct a 4-foot walkway within the outer boundaries of the above described working space, such walkway to be protected on each side by a guard rail at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored, and without wood strips or obstructions of any kind along the pavement within the walkway, and at any time in the opinion of the City officials it becomes necessary for any reason to install a board floor within the walkway, the Contractor shall upon notice from the Building Inspector immediately place such a wood floor and substantially support same to prevent sagging under load. (2) That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate that shall be kept closed at all times when not in use and said gate is to open inward so ав not to impede the passage of pedestrians or said gate may be arranged as a sliding gate. (3) That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (4) That "No Parking" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (5) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (6) 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 water. (7) That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting system for all tunnels. (8) 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 February 1, 1940. (9) 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. (10)That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in making such grant, reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of said space any time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purposes. (11) That any public utility or public or private property disturbed or injured as a result of any of the activities necessary for the completion of the construction work for said building projects, whether done by the Contractor, City forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractor's expense. (12) 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 spрасе. i Upon roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf absent. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Alford, who moved its adoptiont WHEREAS, W. C. Rivers is the owner of a tract or parcel of land out of the Thomas Gray Survey, which tract or parcel of land herein referred to is situated at the northwest corner of the intersection of East 43rd Street and Duval Street, within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being locally known as 406-408 East 43rd Street, has made application to the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to set the curb back from the established curb line on the north side of East 43rd Street adjacent to the above described property, thereby relieving traffic conditions by creating a greater width of travelway on East 43rd Street; and WHEREAS, a plan has been prepared showing the proposed layout of the above described curb setback and said plan has been considered and approved by the City Council of the Oity of Austin; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission is hereby granted W. C. Rivers, owner of a tract or parcel of land out of the Thomas Gray Survey, which tract or parcel of land herein referred to is situated at the northwest corner of the intersection of East 43rd and Duval Streets, within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, to set the curb back from the established curb line on the north side of Hast 43rd Street adjacent to the above described property. Permission to construct the above described curb setback is granted subject to the same's being constructed in accordance with the plan approved by the City Engineer of the City of Austin, which plan is hereto attached, marked 2-0-834, and made a part hereof, and in accordance with the following conditions: (1) That the construction of the setback area on East 43rd Street shall be carried. out in accordance with the accompanying plan marked 2-0-834, and that all such widened areas, driveways or ramps and curbs shall be constructed of concrete at the expense of the applicant. (2) That all such concrete shall be not less than 6 inches in thickness and shall be of the following proportions: 1 part cement, 24 parts of sand, and 4 parts of screened gravel or rock. (3) That the concrete curbs adjacent to the sidewalk area shall be not less than 6 inches high and that an expansion joint not less than 3/4 inch thick shall be placed between the curb and the sidewalk as shown on the plan hereto attached marked 2-0-834. (4) That all such expansion joints shall be of the premoulded type. (5) That all concrete work within the street area shall be done by a bonded sidewalk contractor. (6) That the applicant shall be required to clean the newly created ramp area at least twice per week and shall dispose of the debris at his expense. (7) That all work shall be done in accordance with lines and grades furnished by the Engineering Department of the City of Austin and under the direction of the City Engineer. Upon roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf absent. It was moved by Councilman Alford that a taxicab driver's permit be granted to Dalworth C. Ebner, 2211 Canterbury Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf absent. It was moved by Councilman Alford that a taxicab driver's permit be granted to Willie Sylvester Adams, 501 East Third Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller; noys, none; Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf absent. It was moved by Councilman Alford that a taxicab driver's permit be granted to Herman Erler, 2228 River Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion prevailed 159 160 by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nayn, none; Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf absent. It was moved by Councilman Alford that a taxicab driver's permit be granted to Johnson Murland McCutchen, 1703 Canterbury Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmon Alford, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf absent. It was moved by Councilman Alford that a taxicab driver's permit be granted to Donald Galvon Hernandez, 804 Red River Street, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion pre- vailed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Alford, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilmen Bartholomow and Wolf absent. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman G1111s, who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the City of Austin and the Commissioners Court of Travis County have entered into the grant agreement with the PWA for the construction of a Sanatorium, which has been assigned the PWA Docket TEX-2070-F, and for which a grant has been made, totalling $35,798.00; and WHEREAS, the time set up for the project is completed; and WHEREAS, certain equipment has not been delivered due to conditions beyond the control of the contractors involved; and WHEREAS, certain additional equipment and installation has been contracted for with change orders and sufficient time for its installation did not remain after its approval; and WHEREAS, the water supply at the site proved inadequate for the project and it has become necessary to run water from the main of the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, this line cannot be completed prior to January 1, 1940; and WHERHIAS, it is necessary to have water available before the Heating installation and the Plumbing work can be tested and accepted; 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 authorized 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 60 days from November 30, 1939. 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 territory for the many worthwhile projects which are and will be enduring evidence of the sound exponditures of public funds by the United States Government through PWA; which PWA projects are essential and badly needed and are serving, and will serve, the people of this County for many years to come. Upon roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmon Alford, Gillis, and Mayor Miller; nays, none; Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf absent. Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 11:15 A. M., subject to call of the Mayor. Attgats Hallu City Clerk Approved: Jom milla. Mayor