CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 567 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting November 1,1945 10:50 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall The meeting was called to order, with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call Present: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf Absent: None Present also: Guiton Morgan, City Manager; J. E. Motheral, City Engineer; W. T. Williams, City Attorney; R. D. Thorp, Chief of Police. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 11 and special meeting of October 15, 1945, were read, and on motion of Councilman Alford, were adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf None Absent: None Hilliare F. Nitschke appeared before the Council to discuss a building plan which he has and which will be used to relieve the shortage of hous- ing for University students. The Mayor told Mr. Nitschke to bring a written request for a change in zoning of his property, as this would be necessary if his plan is carried out, to the Council and same will be referred to the Board of Adjustment with the request that the request be acted upon as quickly as possible. The Mayor announced that Captain W. T. Williams, Jr., one of the Assistant City Attorneys, now on leave of absence for duty in the armed forces, was present, and that Captain Williams hopes to return soon to his duties with the City. The following report of Walter E. Seaholm, Director of Utilities and H.F. Kuehne of the Associated Architects, on the bids received on Wednesday October 31, 1945, at 10 A. M., on the proposed alterations and additions to the Municipal Abattoir was read: "Austin, Texas November 1, 1945 "Mr. Guiton Morgan City Manager Austin, Texas Dear Mr. Morgan: Re: Municipal Abattoir Bids Bids were opened on Wednesday at 10:00 A. M. on October 31, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS ناها 568 1945, for the construction of alterations and additions to the Municipal Abattoir according to the plans and specifications as prepared by Associated Architects and Engineers composed of the following firms: Giesecke, Kuehne & Brooks C. H. Page & Son Page-Southerland & Page Julian Montgomery A tabluation of bids received is hereto attached. We recommend that the award be made to J. M. Odom on his bid No. 1 and 2 for the general construction, exclusive of plumbing and electric wiring, and for the exterior painting of masonry and concrete, for $103,095.00 as the lowest and best bid. We also recommend the award of plumbing, exclusive of general construction and electric wiring, to A. A. A. Plumbing Company, in the amount of $7.753.80 as the lowest and the best bid; and to Fox-Schmidt for the installation of electric wiring exclusive of general construction and plumbing, in the amount of $12,118.00. adoption: Total costs of the three contracts, $122,966.80. Respectfully submitted, / s / Walter E. Seaholm, /s/ Director of Utilities Associated Architects By H. F. Kuehne." Councilman Gillis offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) : BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the bid of J. M. Odom, for the General Construction of alterations and additions to the Municipal Abattoir, East 6th Street, Austin, Texas, exclusive of Plumbing and Electric Wiring, as detailed in the plans and specifications for such construction, prepared by Associated Architects and Engineers of the City of Austin, and addenda thereto on file in the office of the City Manager of the City of Austin, and to which reference is here made for all pertinent purposes, for the sum of $101,495.00, and the additional sum of $1600.00 for exterior painting of masonry and concrete in all such construction, be accepted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the bid of A. A. A. Plumbing Company of the complete installation of Plumbing, exclusive of General Construction and Electric Wiring, in the alterations and additions to said Municipal Abattoir, for the sum of $7753.80, in accordance with the plans and specifications above referred to, be accepted; and also THAT the bid of Fox-Schmidt, for the complete installation of the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 569 569 Electric Wiring, exclusive of the General Construction and Plumbing, in the alternations and additions to the Municipal Abattoir, in accordance with the specifications above referred to, for the sum of $12,118.00, be accepted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT Guiton Morgan, City Manager of the City of Austin be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contracts with the parties above named for the construction and installation awarded to each of them as above specified. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Noes: Councilman Wolf None Absent: None In response to a request for bids for the construction of a bridge over WALLER CREEK, at 45th street, the following bids were received: W. S. Conner Wilson & Holladay, 45 working days F. M. Reeves & Sons, 75 working days Richard Schmidt, 50 working days $ 9,360.00 10,259.50 10,660.00 11,038.00 W. S. Conner, the low bidder, did not insert the number of working days but upon request he stated 60 working days was the time. Upon the approval of the City Manager and the recommendations of the City Engineer, the Mayor entertained a motion for the acceptance of the low bid, W. S. CONNER for the sum of $9,360.00 and 60 working days. COUNCILMAN GILLIS moved that the bid of W. S. CONNER for the construction of a bridge over WALLER CREEK, at 45th street, in the amount of $9,360.00 and 60 working days, be accepted and that the City Manager be instructed to enter into a contract for this work with the said W. S. CONNER, which motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf Noes: None Absent: None In response to a request for bids for the installation of a chain link fence around Oakwood Cemetery and Oakwood Annex, the following bids were received: Anchor Post Fence Company, 200 days, 1.62 per linear ft. $14,920.20 John Broad, 50 days, 1164 per linear ft. 15,104.40 Samsco, 120 days, 2.00 per linear ft. 18,420.00 F. M. Reeves & Sons, 110 days, 2.50 per linear ft. 23,035.00 Councilman Bartholomew moved that the bid of ANCHOR POST FENCE COMPANY, 200 working days, 1.62 per linear ft, $14,920.20, be accepted and that the City Manager be instructed to enter into a contract for this work with the said ANCHOR POST FENCE COMPANY, which motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf Noes: None Absent: None MR. JOHN T. SMITH appeared before the Council and discussed a tax matter, Margret Daniel's property, Lot 21, Outlot 35, Div. "B". After a discussCITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 570 ion the matter was referred to W. T. Williams, City Attorney, with instructions to work out a settlement of this matter, if it could legally be done the way Mr. Smith requested. The following resolution was introduced: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Guiton Morgan, City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to convey to W. D. HART all of the title acquired by the City of Austin of Lot No. 2, in the Subdivision of Block 3, in Block 4, Division "0" of the City of Austin, in Travis County, Texas, by a deed from Fred Sterzing, Tax Collector of the City of Austin, dated November 27,1878, and recorded in Volume 43, pages 1-2, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and by the Sheriff of Travis County, Texas, to the City of Austin under an order of sale issued in Cause No. 14303, styled City of Austin vs. George Graham, such conveyance to be made in consideration of the payment by W. D. Hart of all taxes which have accrued to the City of Austin on said property. Upon motion, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf vote: Ayes: Noes None Absent: None ions Councilman Wolf offered the following resolution and moved its adopt(RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Guiton Morgan, City Manager, he, and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute to WALTER L. ROBERTSON, a Deed of Conveyance for the following described tract of land: All that certain seven hundred twenty-one square feet (721 sq.ft.) of land, the same being a portion of Lot 199, Tarrytown Number 6, a subdivision by the Westenfield Development Company of a portion of the George W. Spear League within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Tarrytown Number 6 of record in Book 4, pages 88 to 89 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, which Lot 199 was conveyed to the City of Austin by Lee G. Wiley, et ux, by deed dated September 8, 1945, of record in Volume 772, at pages 82 to 83 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and which 721 square feet of land is to be conveyed to WALTER L. ROBERTSON and is more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at an iron stake at the south end of Lot 199 of said Tarrytown Number 6, said iron stake also being on the east line of Winsted Lane, same being the west line of the Walter L. Robertson tract or parcel of land, said iron stake also being at a point of curvature of a curve whose intersection angle is 3020', whose tanCITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 571 571 gent distance is 120.44 feet and whose radius is 389.90 feet; Thence following said curving line to the left an arc distance of 123.69 feet, the sub-chord of which arc bears N. 20°39' E. 123.17 feet to a point on the east line of Winsted Lane, same being the west line of said Lot 199; Thence following a line coincident with the easterly prolongation of the south line of Bowman Avenue S. 60°16' E. 18.66 feet to a point on the east line of said lot, same being the west line of the Walter L. Robertson tract or parcel of land, and from which point an iron stake at the northeast corner of Lot 199 bears N. 29° 22 E. 186.73 feet; Thence following the east line of said lot 199, same being the west line of the aforementioned Robertson tract of land S. 29° 22' W. 121.63 feet to the place of beginning; in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) and the conveyance by Walter L. Robertson to the CITY OF AUSTIN of 0.213 of one acre of land, same being a portion of a 2.40 acre tract or parcel of land out of the George W. Spear League within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, which 2.40 acre tract of land was conveyed to Walter L. Robertson by T. P. Robertson and Sarah Robertson by deed dated March 25, 1926, of record in Volume 387 at page 137 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf None Absent: None The Mayor offered the following resolution: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Guiton Morgan, City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to make and enter into the following contract with JAMES ALLEN AND WIFE: THE STATE OF TEXAS # COUNTY OF TRAVIS # THIS CONTRACT WITNESSETH: This contract witnesseth jointly between the parties of the first part, JAMES RAY ALLEN and WIFE, and the party of the second part, the CITY OF AUSTIN, do hereby agree to the following agreements entered into by all concerned. The parties of the first part agreed to trade to the City of Austin one lot better described as Lot 8, Block 1, Patterson Addition. The first parties hereby agree to remove all improve- ments on the above mentioned lot on or before 90 days after gaining possession of the property the city is going to give in exchange for the above mentioned lot. The first parties also agree to remove the improvements now occupying the east part of Lot 10, that portion which CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 572 the city will retain. The remainder of Lot 10 being 9.81 feet wide at south end and 10.72 feet wide on north end. The parties of the first part are to get all improvements. The party of the second part hereby agrees to deliver deeds with Abstract titles to certain portions or parts herein better described as all of Lot ll and the west portion of Lot 10, Block 4, Glenridge Addition, and the west portion of Lot 7, Block 1, Patterson Addition consisting of 22.75 feet wide on each end and being 138 feet long parelleling San Gabriel Street. The considerations and agreements here above stated do not involve any cash exchange. The present owners of the above mentioned properties are to assume all indebtedness of the taxes up to 1946. vote: Upon motion, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf Noes: None Absent: None Resolution granting DR. E. C. BAUM permission to erect a clinic at 906 Nueces street was laid on the table for one week so that publicity might be given his request for a clinic at this location. adoption: Councilman Alford offered the following resolution and moved its (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Moore Construction Company is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 513 West 6th Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk space abutting the east 46 feet of Lot 7, Block 51 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 Working Space Beginning at the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of West 6th Street to a point four feet south of the south curb line; thence in a westerly direction and parallel with the centerline of West 6th Street approximately 46 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of West 6th Street to the northwest 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: 573 573 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS (1) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary line along the east, west and north lines of the above described space, such guard fail 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, barricases, 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, 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 Contract 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 the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf ed: Noes: None Absent: None Mayor Miller presented the following request, with resolution attachCITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 574 574 "Austin, Texas October 22, 1945 The Honorable Mayor Tom Miller and City Council, City of Austin Austin, Texas Gentlemen: We herewith respectfully request permission to construct a stairway, built into the sidewalk, with guard and hand rail, as shown on the enclosed sketch, on the north side of the 200 block of West 4th Street. These steps will be placed approximately in the center of the block between Colorado and Lavaca streets and will serve the several places of business near the center of the block that have no way for their customers to come up on to the high loading dock without having to walk to either corner, thus causing a great inconvenience. Formerly wooden steps were placed in the street in front of our place of business for this purpose, but several weeks ago the railroad, who owns the siding, obliged us to remove the steps because it was found that it caused an impairing of clearance. An actual inspection of the situation has been made by Mr. Andrews of the City Engineering Department. The complete cost of constructing the stairway will of course be borne either by ourselves or in conjunction with the other firms served, with no expense whatsoever to the City, if the request is granted. Hoping that we may hear from you favorably, we are (RESOLUTION) /s/ Very truly yours, R. H. Weiner, owner Austin Paper Company." WHEREAS, THE AUSTIN PAPER COMPANY, acting by and through its owner, R. H. Weiner, lessee of the building on the east 1/2 of Lot 4, Block 44, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and being locally known as 208 West 4th street, which property abuts the north side of West 4th Street at a location west of Colorado Street, has made application to the City Council of the City of Austin for permission to construct concrete steps across a portion of the north sidewalk area of West 4th Street as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2-C-998, which plan is hereby made a part of said request; 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 Paper Company, acting by and through its owner, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 512 575 R. H. Weiner, lessee of the building on the east 1/2 of Lot 4, Block 44, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, and being locally known as 208 West 4th Street, which property abuts the north side of West 4th Street at a location west of Colorado Street, is hereby granted permission to construct concrete steps across a portion of the north sidewalk area of West 4th Street, as shown upon the plan hereto attached marked 2-0-998, which plan is hereby made a part of said request, and said concrete steps are to be constructed under the supervision and direction of the City Engineer of the City of Austin, and that the said concrete steps shall be laid in a smooth and workmanlike manner, and that the same shall not create a hazard to pedestrians. Councilman Gillis moved that the foregoing resolution be adopted and same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Noes: Councilman Wolf None Absent: None The application of EARNEST VICTOR EASTERLING, 100 E, 20th street, for a permit to drive a taxicab, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Wolf moved that the permit be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf Noes: None Absent: None The application of GASTON LEE FERGUSON, 1508 South Congress, for a permit to drive a taxicab, 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 and Councilman Wolf Noes: None Absent: None The application of JAMES ROY HERRELL, 303 E. 18th street, for a permit to drive a taxicab, 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 and Noes: CouncilmanWolf None Absent: None The application of JAMES ROY HERRELL, 303 E. 18th street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a Buick Sedan, 1938 model, Eng. No.43556810, License FS 3843, 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 and Noes: Councilman Wolf None Absent: None The application of WILLIAM MARTIN HOOVER, 307 West 6th street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Plymouth Sedan, 1938 model, 576 576 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Motor No. P6141384, License FS 6509, to replace Taxicab License No. 131, F. L. Miller, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf None Absent: None The application of EDGAR MEDEARIS, Star Route A, Box 26, for a license to operate as a taxicab a Terraplane Coach, 1937 model, Motor No. 266689, License FT 4443, to replace Taxicab License No. 93, Kathryn Terrell, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Wolf moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf Noes: None Absent: None The following report of the Board of Equalization for the year 1945 was ordered spread on the minutes: The Honorable Mayor and City Council, City of Austin, Austin, Texas Gentlemen: "October 23, 1945 Your Board of Equalization submits to you the following report covering its work for the year 1945. The Board sessions were convened September 3, 1945 and adjourned October 5, 1945. Approximately 3,200 items were submitted for consideration by the Board. Notices of changes were mailed to each property owner. This embraced the revaluation of the west section of the city. The Board held hearings in a total of 525 cases. Some additional adjustments appeared to be justifiable in the revalued section. Such changes were made, together with allowances for depreciation and obsolescence, throughout theacitynases in the opinion of the Board were justifiable. Adjustments were made in a total of 106 cases, while the Tax Department's valuations were sustained in 419 appeals that the Board heard. In 2,675 cases where there were no appeals to the Board on valuations changes by the Tax Department, the Board sustained the Tax Department's figures. The Board requests that at the convenience of the City Council, and on the call of the Mayor, a meeting be held which will allow a more complete discussion between the City Council and the Board of Equalization of all tax matters. We extend our thanks to the entire personnel of the Tax Department for the willing cooperation we have received at all times, and it certainly CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 501 577 is our desire to express our appreciation of the confidence and support which we have received from the City Council. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION /s/ S. P. Tadlock, Chairman Rickey Key K. R. Meyer. " Councilman Bartholomew offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Guiton Morgan, City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a release terminating a lease which was executed by the CITY OF AUSTIN to UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT as of date the 25th day of October, 1945, said lease covering 547.15 acres of land in the Joseph Burleson, Thomas Hawkins, J. C. Harrelson and J. P. Wallace Surveys, in Travis County, Texas, as described in Government Lease No. W41-038 eng-2495, upon the execution of which release the same shall terminate and come to an end as to all parties thereto. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf Ayes: Noes: Absent: None None The bid of LESLIE CROCKETT for the boating concession at Deep Eddy was the only bid received in response to an advertisement for bids on this concession. The City Manager was instructed to discuss this in detail with Mr. Crockett and the City Engineer and enter into an agreement for this concession. The following resolution was submitted: (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: NAMES YEARS AMOUNT COLLECTED Joe Bowling 1941 & 1942 $ 7.02 E. F. Chastain 1938 thru 1944 18.57 Jesse Ernest Coward 1942 thru 1944 4.73 Alma G. Helm 1940 thru 1944 18.83 Linnea Anderson 1942 thru 1944 2.94 N. L. Cathey 1942 thru 1944 3.04 P. H. Conolly 1941 thru 1944 34.86 William M. Hight 1934 thru 1944 17.26 578 J. Donnell, Jr. C. W. Hibbetts J. C. Hildebrand Maude Austin Harrison Odis G. Hereford William Dugger, Jr. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1939 thru 1944 3.42 1941 thru 1944 32.07 1944 13.99 1938, 1940 & 1941 8.46 1942 & 1943 2.82 1942 & 1943 .98 Arthur & Walter Kunze 1943 & 1944 15.23 A. D. Morgan Fannie Davis Wallace Harding Jim Hernandez R. J. Hewitt W. H. Hill 1944 4.55 1931 thru 1935 15.43 1941 thru 1943 17.57 1941 & 1943 4.60 1941 & 1942 15.04 1938 tru 1942 & 1944 24.76 Floyd Rogers 1928 & 1929 7.51 Wendell Whited 1941 thru 1943 5.70 J. E. Brown 1936 thru 1939 12.06 James W. Doherty 1931 thru 1944 60.68 L. R. Hanna 1936 thru 1944 28.10 D. T. Harkrider 1937 thru 1940 & 1944 17.80 J. C. Haun 1942 thru 1944 15.18 Archie Hemphill 1932 thru 1934 2.84 John K. Hicks 1942 thru 1944 8.28 Walter Boothe 1933 thru 1936 & 1941 thru 1944 26.92 W. W. Cunningham 1936 thru 1944 19.18 Fred Daniels 1940 thru 1944 1.90 W. V. Geppert 1944 4.55 T. E. Hamblin 1942 thru 1944 27.80 H. B. Henry, Jr. 1941 thru 1944 43.34 G. H. Henke 1941 thru 1944 16.60 G. J. Hickman 1939 thru 1944 11.39 W. H. Hill, Jr. 1942 thru 1944 13.20 J. D. Holden 1939,1942 & 1944 10.70 E. C. Hollyfield 1941 thru 1944 18.06 Paul J. Holt 1941 thru 1944 36.28 A. E. Crooks 1928 & 1931 2.84 Wade George H. J. Hashem Benny Herwig J. F. Hickman 1928,1929,1931,1932, 1933,1940,1942 22.88 1936 thru 1943 10.04 1937, 1938, 1940,1941 8.14 1943 .35 G. C. Colvin 1939 thru 1944 19.60 Crockett Auto Co. 1943 & 1944 26.90 Howard D. Dodgen 1932 thru 1944 57.96 Anna K. Harris 1938 thru 1942 21,81 F. A. Havens 1940,1941,1943 4.32 Alfred Helmcamp 1937 thru 1941 25.64 WHEREAS, all of said payments constitute a final settlement of personal taxes due for the years indicated; 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 directed to record full payment on all delinquent personal property taxes against said parties and their property for the years for which said tax was assessed. Which resolution, upon motion, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf None 579 Absent: None The following resolution was submitted: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin taxes for the years 1941 through 1944, were assessed in the name of J. B. Moore on Lot 5, O.L. 21, Div. E 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: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf Ayes: Noes: Absent: None None The following resolution was submitted: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin taxes for the years 1932 through 1944 were assessed in the name of Susanna Moehr on Lot C, 1/4 acre, North of Bell of W. 1/2 of Tannehill, Plat 26-D, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas; said taxes for said years being in the amount of $14.87, and for non-payment of same at maturity, penalty in the sum of $0.74 has been assessed, and interest in the amount of $7.36 has accrued, making the total amount of taxes, penalty and interest due $22.97; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin deems it just and equitable to remit said penalty in the sum of $0.74, and one-half of the interest in the sum of $3.68; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the aforesaid penalty in the sum of $0.74 and one-half of the interest in the sum of $3.68 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 $0.74 and said interest in the sum of $3.68 off 580 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf Ayes: Noes: None Absent: None The following resolution was submitted: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the valuation of improvements on Lot 4, Block 6, O.L. 11, Div. "Z", Raymond Plateau, in the City of Austin, in the name of Rogers Oil Company, be and the same is hereby reduced from $2,200.00 to $780.00 for each of the years 1943 and 1944, and the City Tax Assessor and Collector is hereby ordered and directed to calculate the tax on said improvements for said years on the value of $780.00 for each of said years and upon the payment of such tax on that valuation the City Tax Assessor and Collector shall issue to the party entitled to receive same a receipt in full for all taxes on said property for said years. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf Noes: None Absent: None The following resolution was submitted: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin taxes for the year 1943, were assessed in the name of Mrs. John W. Brown, on #. 110' x 141' of S. Part of N. 1/2 O.L. 64, Div. D, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas; said taxes for said year being in the amount of $127.65, and for non-payment of same at maturity, penalty in the sum of $6.38 has been assessed, and interest in the amount of $12.12 has accrued, making the total amount of taxes, penalty and interest due $146.15; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin deems it just and eqitable to remit said penalty in the sum of $6.38, and one-half of the interest in the sum of $6.06; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the aforesaid penalty in the sum of $6.38 and one-half of the interest in the sum of $6.06 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 $6.38 and said interest in the sum of $6.06 off his rolls, and to issue to the party entitled to receive same a receipt in CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 581 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: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Gillis, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf Ayes: Noes: None Noes: None There being no further business, upon motion seconded and carried, the meeting was recessed at 11:55 A. M., subject to call of the Mayor. ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: Jon Milla. Mayor