CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting October 04, 1945 10:30 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 514 The meeting was called to order, with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call Present: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller Absent Councilman Wolf 1 - - 4 Present also: Guiton Morgan, City Manager; J. E. Motheral, City Engineer; W. T. Williams, City Attorney; and R. D. Thorp, Chief of Police. The reading of the minutes was dispensed with. The application of VARSITY CAB COMPANY, by Ira Allen Swope, for a taxicab terminal operator's license at 3711 Guadalupe street, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Wolf The application of ARCHIE CLYDE FITZGERALD, 4700 San Antonio Highway, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Gillis moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Wolf The application of GILBERT LEDESMA BARBA, 1104 E. 8th street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Council- man Alford moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Wolf The application of ARLIE VERNON ROBERTS, 2704 Guadalupe street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Council- 515 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS man Bartholomew moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Wolf The application of B. J. GREER, 1906 Speedway, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Wolf The application of ROBERT LEE TAYLOR, 2000 Poquito, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Gillis moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Wolf The application of JOHN HUGH WILLEFORD, 1700 West 30th street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Council- man Alford moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Wolf The application of SABERT THOMAS SMITH, 1610 Newton street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Wolf The application of JOSEPH SAMUEL NUNLEY, 2100 S. 5th street, for a taxicab driver's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Gillis moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Wolf The application of HENRY EDWARD WARD, 308 W. 5th street, for a taxicab driv er's permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Gillis moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Wolf The application of OLLIE EDWARD MURPHY, 1306 S. Congress Avenue, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 2-door Plymouth Sedan, 1939 model, Serial No. P8-101200, State License No. Tex. FT 24, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the license be granted in accordance with regulations of the Office of Defense Transportation; the motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller None Councilman Wolf = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 516 The application of MRS. CLEMMIE GEORGIA FRELS, 2605 Fredericksburg Road, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Mercury Sedan, 1940 Model, Eng. No. 188933, State License No. Tex. FT 4374, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. This is a transfer of car owned by C. E. Pulliam operating under Operator's License No. 118. Councilman Bartholomew moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Wolf The application of ARCHIE C. FITZGERALD, 4700 San Antonio Highway, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Pontiac Sedan, 1942 Model, Engine No. 06KA2114, State License No. FT 4456, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Wolf Mayor Miller issued proclamations for the week, October 7 thru 13, for the following: "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." "National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Week." "National Optimist Club Week." Mayor Miller named Friday, October 12, 1945, "Nimitz Day" in honor of Admiral Chester Nimitz, the greatest sea captain in the world, who brought about such a great victory in the Pacific, and also because of the large number of Travis County boys who served in the Navy. Mayor Miller urged all the people of the city to join in the celebration for Admiral Nimitz. Pursuant to published notice thereof, this being the day and hour for the public hearing on the proposal of the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the following particulars, to-wit: To amend the USE designation of the following described property so as to change the same from "A" Residence Dis- trict to "C" Commercial District, to-wit: That portion of the East 361 feet of a 2 1-3 acre tract of land out of the Isaac Decker League, and located in the City of Austin, and recorded in the name of Stella V. Addcox, as shown on Section 289 of the Plat Map of the City of Austin, Texas. There being no objectors present to protest the change, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance covering the above change and present at the next Council meeting. Mr. Fred Nagle, Jr., Chairman, Fire Prevention Committee, Chamber of Commerce, and Walter Long, Manager, Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Council and requested that the Mayor proclaim the week of October 7 through 13, "Fire Prevention Week." The application of Clarence Browning, 1406 W. 29th st., for a Branch Beer Distributors permits the business to be located at 103-105 Colorado street, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Council Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Wolf 517 Councilman Gillis offers the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, in Book 238 at page 497 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, there appears a map or plat of a subdivision of land known as Pleasant Grove Addition; and WHEREAS, upon said map or plat there are shown various streets; and WHEREAS, on August 21, 1945, Frederick Eby, Jr., did file for record with the County Clerk of Travis County, Texas, a map or plat of a subdivision of land known as Tonkawa Bluff; and WHEREAS, upon said map or plat of Tonkawa Bluff there were shown variour streets; and WHEREAS, upon said map or plat of Tonkawa Bluff there was shown a street bering the name of Tonkawa Trail; and WHEREAS, one of the streets in the Pleasant Grove Addition, which street is known as Clay Avenue, is a direct continuation of Tonkawa Trail, as shown upon the map or plat of Tomkawa Bluff; and WHEREAS, much confusion among delivery services in general is caused by having two different names for the same street; and WHEREAS, in another part of the City more fully developed than the area adjacent to the Pleasant Grove Addition, there is a street known as Clay Avenue; and WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable by the City Council of the City of Austin to take steps at this time to avoid further confusion among delivery services as a result of duplicate street names; therefore: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT that certain street known as Clay Avenue, as shown upon the map or plat of Pleasant Grove Addition, within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, be known and designated hereafter as TONKAWA TRAIL. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis Mayor Miler None Absent: Councilman Wolf Councilman Bartholomew offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council 518 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 WOODROW AVENUE from a point 133 feet north of Houston Street northerly 880 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said WOODROW AVENUE. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2-1/2feet. (2) A gas main in MATAMORAS STREET from a point 90 feet south of East 5th street north to East 5th street, the centerline of which gas main shall 62 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said MATAMORAS STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2-1/2 feet. (3) A gas main in EAST 5TH STREET from a point 61 feet east of Matamoras Street westerly 390 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 13 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said EAST 5TH STREET. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2-1/2 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 requires definite information upon the ground as to elevations or working points from which to base the location of their assignments they shall apply to the City Engineering Department not less than three (3) days before such information is required. The Texas Public Service is further put upon notice that they will be required to bear the expense of repairs or replacement of any underground utility damaged during the construction of lines named in this resolution. AND THAT whenever pavement is cut in the vicinity of a fire plug, water must be used at intervals during the course of backfilling of the ditches. THAT the work and laying of said gas mains, including the excavation in the streets, and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said mains have been laid shall be under the supervision and direction of the City Manager, and under all the pertinent terms and conditions of the certain franchises granted to said company by the City of Austin. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: 19 519 Ayes: Noes: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Wolf Mayor Miller offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, there is a certain street within the City of Austin, known as Pratt Avenue, a portion of which street is shown upon the map or plat of Glenridge of record in Book 1, page 65 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, the remaining portion of which street is shown upon the map or plat of Tonkawa Bluff of record in Book 4, page 213 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and WHEREAS, the abutting property owners on the aforementioned street have petitioned the City Council of the City of Austin to change the name of Pratt Avenue to BAILEY LANE; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin has considered said petition; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Pratt Avenue as referred to above be known and designated as BAILEY LANE. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Wolf Mayor Miller presented the following request of A. T. Long for permission to install gasoline tanks for his own use, at the foot of Bowie street: "Austin, Texas September 27, 1945 City of Austin Austin, Texas Gentlemen: I want to make application to install a 10 gallon visible pump and a 550 gallon underground tank on the property where I am unloading coal for the University of Texas. This property is located at the foot of Bowie street, and this pump is to be installed on the level with the railroad tracks. This pump will be installed in accordance with your regulations, and it would be appreciated if you would give me per- mission to handle as promptly as possible. Yours truly, /s/ A. T. Long. " ۱ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS The report of the Building Inspector is as follows: "Austin, Texas October 4, 1945 218 520 Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Texas Dear Sir: I, the undersigned, have considered the application of A. T. Long, for permission to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550-gallon tank and one 10-gallon visible pump for the sole purpose of servicing his own motor equipment and from which no gasoline is to be sold, upon property located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Bowie and West 2nd streets, which property is designated as Lot 1, Block 6, in Raymond's Plateau Subdivision in The City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and locally known as 211 Bowie Street. This property is located in a "D" Industrial District and I recommend that this permit be granted subject to the following conditions: + (1) That the gasoline tanks and pumps shall be of an approved type and shall bear the label of the National Board of Fire Underwriters and that all tanks and pumps shall be installed in compliance with the Ordinance governing the storage and handling of gasoline. (2) That all pumps shall be located not nearer than 10 feet to the property line and so located that cars stopped for the purpose of receiving gasoline or other supplies shall not in any way obstruct the free passage of traffic on either the sidewalk, street or alley. (3) That "NO SMOKING" signs shall be at all times prominently displayed, and no person shall be permitted to smoke on the pre- mises where gasoline is handled or stored. (4) That all fees shall be paid and a permit secured from the Building Inspector's office before any installation work is started, and that no equipment shall be placed in operation until after final inspection and approval of same. Respectfully submitted, /s / J. C. Eckert Building Inspector." (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Council of the City of Austin hereby approves the property situated on the southeast corner of the intersection of Bowie and West 2nd CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 521 Streets as a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550-gallon tank and one 10-gallon visible pump for the sole purpose of servicing his own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, which property is owned by A. T. Long, and is designated as Lot 1, Block 6, in Raymond's Plateau Subdivision in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and hereby authorizes the said A. T. Long to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 550gallon tank and one 10-gallon visible pump for the sole purpose of servic- ing his own motor equipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, subject to the same being operated in compliance with all the ordinances relat- ing thereto, and further subject to the foregoing attached recommendations; and the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue an occupancy permit for the operation of this private gasoline plant after full compliance with all the provisions of this resolution, and said permission shall be held to be granted, and accepted subject to all necessary, reasonable and proper, present and future regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin, Texas, in the enforcement of the proper police, traffic and fire regulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said A. T. Long has failed and refused, and will continue to fail and refuse to perform any such conditions, regulations and ordinances. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilman Wolf Councilman Alford offered the following resolution, and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Moore Construction Company is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 1302 Lavaca street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lots 5 and 6, Block 157, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the erection 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 Moore Construction Company, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the northeast corner of the above described property; thence at right angles to the centerline of Lavaca Street to a point approximately ten feet east of the west curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Lavaca Street 128 feet to a point; thence approximately on a 45º angle to a point twelve feet south of the north curb line of West 13th Street and the prolongation of the east line of the above described property; thence in a westerly direction and parallel with the center line of West 13th street approximately 92 feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of West 13th Street to the southCITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 522 west corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Moore Construction Company, 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, 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 which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (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 work- ing space. (4) That "No Parking" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (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 in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (7) That provisions 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. (8) 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 systems for all tunnels. (9) 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 March 1, 1946. (10) 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. (11) That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1 523 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. (12) 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. (13) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise or abuse 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 construct- ion of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Wolf The Mayor offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Weise Brothers, are the Contractors for the erection of a building located at 519 East 4th Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lot 5 and the east part of Lot 6, Block 34, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the erection 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 Weise Brothers, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the northwest corner of the above described property; thence in a northerly direction to a point four feet south of the south curb line; thence in an easterly direction and parallel with the centerline of East 4th Street approximately 105 feet to a point; thence at approximately a 450 angle to a point four feet west of the west curb line of Red River Street and the prolongation of the north line of the above described property; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Red River Street approximately 82 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Red River Street to the east line of the above described property. 524 1 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Weise Brothers, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary line along the north, east, south and west lines of the above described space, such guard rail to be at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored. (2) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (3) That provisions 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. (4) 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. (5) That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for their existence on said sidewalk or street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than January 1, 1946. (6) 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. (7) 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. (8) 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. (9) That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), which shall protect, indemnity and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise or abuse 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. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilman Wolf ion: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 525 Councilman Gillis offered the following resolution and moved its adopt(RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin taxes for the years 1941, 1942 and 1943 and 1944, were rendered in the name of J. B. Moore on Lot 5, Outlot 21, Div. "E", unplatted and personal property, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas; said taxes for said years being in the amount of $485.64, and for non-payment of same at maturity, penalty in the sum of $24.28 has been assessed, and interest in the amount of $57.04 has accrued, making the total amount of taxes, penalty and interest due $566.96; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin deems it just and equitable to remit said penalty in the sum of $24.28 and one-half of the interest in the sum of $28.52; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the aforesaid penalty in the sum of $24.28 and one-half of the interest in the sum of $28.52 are hereby remitted, and the Tax Assessor and Collector of the City of Austin is hereby authorized and directed to charge said penalty in the sum of $24.28 and said interest in the sum of $28.52 off his rolls, and to issue to the party entitled to receive same a receipt in full upon the payment of the taxes and one-half of the interest as aforesaid. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: ion: None Absent: Councilman Wolf Councilman Alford offered the following resolution and moved its adopt(RESOLUTION) * WHEREAS, delinquent taxes, on personal property, have been paid to the Tax Collector of the City of Austin by the following named parties for the years and in the amounts set opposite the name of each of them, viz: NAME YEARS AMOUNT COLLECTED D. S. Burnette 1941-1944 7.72 C. T. Bustin 1937,1938,1940 24.77 Helen Adair 1942 8.65 Lottie Gradick 1940-1943 25.29 Jack Birge 1934,1936,1937,1942 4.75 Oddie Brown 1931-1933,1936-1938 9.66 George C. Callan 1937,1938,1942-1944 11.15 C. W. Coffey 1940-1944 36.81 L. S. Fraser 1940-1942 14.22 James T. Garrard 1939,1940 17.71 R. B. Gregg 1936-1944 30.06 L. C. Griffin 1937-1939,1941-1943 8.86 Fred Adams 1935-1940 31.68 J. C. Calhoun 1938,1939,1942 8.99 L. G. Deats 1940,1941,1943 15.39 526 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS A. F. Glasscock Ralph G. Greenlee Dan E. Grieder R. K. Grimes Palace Barber Shop L. B. Burnett, Jr. Madison Dabney Arnold A. Glenn Mayme Griffith Gregorio Guerra H. M. Alexander George Banton Paige Benbow G. M. Brown G. E. Carlson Aba Frank Cigar Store Raymond H. Galbraith Myrtle Goetz Lala Gonzales Henrietta Hampe F. D. Harper James W. Harris Kenneth McWilliams E. C. Nelson Ernest Watson Gus M. Bukowsky Marie Cantu 1943,1944 1931-1933,1936-1944 40.43 1943,1944 21.17 1942 6.92 1942-1944 18.06 1944 9.54 1940,1941 33.47 1931,1933,1934,1935,1940-1943 3.10 1938,1939,1941-1943 33.43 1934,1937-1942 27.61 1939-1942 1.92 1932,1933,1936-1938 12.41 1941,1942 7.00 1942 6.67 1940-1942 12.99 1939-1941 5.14 1939 25.56 1941-1944 30.04 1931-1933,1935-1938, 1942-1944 16.09 1943 3.94 1935,1936,1941 17.54 1938,1940 19.91 1938,1939,1941,1942 1.70 1941,1942 7.01 1934,1935,1939-1941 17.17 11.85 1935-1944 5.03 1941-1944 17.34 Joe Carriage 1934-1944 54.72 John Castillo, Jr. 1934,1936,1937,1941-1944 17.09 Daniel E. Grubb 1938-1940,1942-1944 14,99 E. P. Hall 1942-1944 2.91 G. H. Lewis 1944 2.03 Virgil White 1944 5.61 C. A. Wusterhausen 1932,1933.1935-1939,1941-1944 43.29 and WHEREAS, all of said payments have been made on an equitable basis of adjustment of such taxes by authority of the City Council of the City of Austin: Now, Therefore: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Tax Assessor and Collector of the City of Austin, be, and he is hereby ordered and directed to cancel all delinquent personal property taxes against said parties and their property for the years for which said tax was assessed. ed by the following vote: Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution prevailCouncilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller None Councilman Wolf Ayes: Noes: Absent: There being no further business, upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 12:15 P. M., subject to call of the Mayor. ATTEST: APPOTJom Milla.. APPROVED MAYOR