CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting December 06, 1945 11:00 A. Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 61 618 : The meeting was called to order, with Mayor Miller presiding. Roll call Present: Absent: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf Present also: Guiton Morgan, City Manager, W. T. Williams, City Attorney; and R. D. Thorp, Chief of Police. Pursuant to public notice given in the local newspaper, the proposal of the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the following particulars came up for public hearing: (1) To amend the USE designation of the following described property so as to change the same from "A" Residence District to "B" Residence District and from First Height and Area Distrust to Second Height and Area District, to- wit: All that land now zoned as "A" Resi- dence District and First Height and Area District and lying and being situ- ated between 24th Street and 25th Street; and between San Gabriel Street and Rio Grande Street, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. (2) To amend the USE designation of the following described property so as to change the same from "C" Commercial District to "C-1" Commercial District, to-wit: The East 1/2 of Block 139 and the West 1/2 of Block 140, the same being that certain property abutting Red River Street on both sides of said street and extending from 1lth Street to 12th Street, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. There being no property owners or other interested persons present to CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 6. 619 protest either of the proposed changes, the City Attorney was thereupon instructed to have the ordinances enacting the changes prepared for presentation at the next regular meeting. The application of THURMOND PERCY GARNETT, 2512 Guadalupe street, for a permit to drive a taxicab, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the permit be granted and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller None Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf The application of CHARLES DILLARD GOWER, 76 East Avenue, for a permit to drive a taxicab, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Gillis moved that the permit be granted and the same prevailed by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf The application of WALTER B. KORN, 3407 McDonald Avenue, for a permit to drive a taxicab, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the permit be granted and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf The application of EDGAR LEE NICHOLS, 4312 Avenue D., for a permit to drive a taxicab, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Gillis moved that the permit be granted and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf The application of THURMOND PERCY GARNETT, 2512 Guadalupe st., for a license to operate as a taxicabra 4-door Plymouth Sedan, 1938 model, New Mexico license No. 55-943, Motor No. P6-117199, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the license be granted and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf The application of ERNEST J. KUNKEL, 2011 Chestnut street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Plymouth Sedan, 1935 model, License No. FT1387, Motor No. PJ 112955A, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Gillis moved that the license be granted and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller None Councilmen Bartholomew and. Wolf The application of GEORGE E. OVERSTREET, 306 East 13th street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 2-door Chevrolet, License F95077, Motor No. 3338141, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Alford CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS bi: 620 moved that the license be granted and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller None Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf The application of JOHN EDGAR WHITE, 1210 West 5th street, for a license to operate as a taxicab a 4-door Studebaker sedan, 1940 model, Motor No.40426, License FR 5874, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Gillis moved that the license be granted and the same prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller None Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf The Mayor offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, by Ordinance effective on October 18, 1945, an area embracing Nineteen Hundred One (1901) acres of land adjacent to the north boundary line of the City of Austin was annexed as a part of said City; and WHEREAS, the lands within that area were not zoned, by reason of which it becomes necessary for the City Council to pass an Ordinance on this date as an addition to its Zoning Ordinance and by which all of the lands in that area were zoned and classed as "A" Residence District; and WHEREAS, it is now necessary to appoint a Zoning Commission to zone said lands and make recommendations to the City Council in that regard; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT H. F. Kuehne, V. H. Pannell, L. H. Blenderman, J. T. Ward and H. D. Pruett, who now compose the City Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Austin, be and they are hereby appointed as the Zoning Commission to make recommendations as to the zoning of that area, together with such other recommendations as they, the Zoning Commission, may deem proper. The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf ion: Councilman Alford offered the following resolution and moved its adopt(RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Texas Public Service Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its gas mains in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the City Council; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Texas Public Service Company be and the same is hereby permitted to lay and construct its gas mains in and upon the following streets: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 621 621 (1) A gas main in GEORGETOWN ROAD, from Croslin Street to Stobaugh Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 8 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Georgetown Road. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (2) A gas main in MORROW STREET, from Georgetown Road westerly 510 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Morrow Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 25 feet. (3) A gas main in TAULBEE STREET, from Georgetown Road to a point 382 feet west of Watson Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Taulbee Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (4) A gas main in STOBAUGH STREET, from Georgetown Road to Gault Street, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said Stobaugh street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 2 feet. (5) A gas main in GAULT STREET, from Stobaugh Street southerly 48 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Gault Street. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless than 23 feet. (6) A gas main in ST. JOHNS AVENUE, from Georgetown Road easterly 1450 feet, the centerline of which gas main shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property. line of said St. Johns Avenue. Said gas main described above shall have a cover of notless 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 requires definite information upon the ground as to ele- vations 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 reCITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 622622 pairs 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, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller None Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf The following resolution was submitted: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, J. M. ODOM is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 301 West 2nd street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 3 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 J. M. ODOM, 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 and at right angles to a point approximately 20 feet north of the south curb line; thence in an easterly direction and parallel to the centerline of West 2nd Street approximately 140 feet to a point; thence at an angle of approximately 450 to a point 20 feet east of the west curb line of Lavaca Street and the extended north line of the above described property; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the centerline of Lavaca Street approximately 225 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Lavaca Street to the west right-of-way line of said street. The above provision for street and sidewalk space does not permit the closing of the alley between West 1st Street and West 2nd Street, said alley to remain unobstructed to permit its use as a fire lane for use by the Fire Department of the City of Austin, in the event of an emergency. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said J. M. Odom, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1) That the Contractor shall construct a 4-foot walkway within the CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 623 623 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 working 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 with in 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 system 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 constructions shall be removed not later than September 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 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. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 624 (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 distrubed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. ion: The resolution was adopted by the following vote: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller None Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf Councilman Gillis offered the following resolution and moved its adopt(RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, A. W. THIELEPAPE is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 214-16 East 3rd Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lot 6, Block 31 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 A. W. THIELEPAPE, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Space Beginning at the southeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of San Jacinto Street to a point ten feet east of the west curb line; thence in a northerly direction and parallel with the centerline of San Jacinto Street 128 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of San Jacinto Street to the northeast corner of the above described property. Beginning at the southeast corner of the above described property and at right angles to the centerline of East 3rd Street approximately 6 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 3rd Street 46 feet to a point; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of East 3rd Street to the southwest corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said A. W. Thielepape, 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 guardrail at least 4 feet high and substantially 625 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 shall construct a guardrail within the boundary line along the east, south and west lines of the above described space, such guardrail to be at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored. (3) 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 so as to impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (4) 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. (5) That "No Parking" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (6) That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space provided such work office is not with in 25 feet of any corner street intersection. (7) That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (8) 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. (9) 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. (10) 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. (11) 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. (12) 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. (13) 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 Con628 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS tractor, City forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractor's expense. (14) 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, 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 construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf Referred the revised application of Mrs. CORDELIA LENTHE, et al. for a change in the zoning of her property in Harmon Terrace, to the Zoning Board for consideration and their recommendations. The application of LOUIS G. CAZARES, 705 East 6th street, for a Beer and Wine or Liquor Permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilmen Gillis moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aves: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: Absent: None Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf The application of EAST INN TAVERN, 2314 East 7th street, by William H. Wren, for a Beer and Wine license, 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, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf The application of WARD LIQUOR STORE, 815 Congress Avenue, by S. Kopel, for a Liquor License, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Gillis moved that the license be granted. The motion carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller None Absent: Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf The application of the WHITE TOP CAB COMPANY, 307 West 6th street, to change the name to AMERICAN CAB COMPANY, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted. Councilman Alford moved that the application be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller None Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf Mayor Miller introduced the following ordinance: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DISCHARGE, POSSESSION, BARTER, EXCHANGE OR SALE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PRESCRIBING A SAVING CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The ordinance was read the first time and laid over. 627 The Mayor stated that the question of housing for the veterans returning to the University to complete their education had been laid before him, and he wanted the public to know that the City of Austin is willing and anxious to cooperate in every way possible to expedite the University's efforts to provide houses for the veterans. The City has already planned to spend approximately $15,000.00 in the extension of utilities to the hutments which are being install ed at several locations for the veterans by the University. Mayor Miller 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 of the City of Austin, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to sell Lots No. 1 and 2, in Block No. 3, in Outlots 31/32, Division "O", in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas to Ora B. Steinle, for the sum of One Thousand Four Hundred ($1,400.00) Dollars, payable Eight Hundred ($800.00) Dollars in cash and Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars payable in monthly installments of Twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars each, the first such installment being due and payable on January 1, 1946, with interest after maturity at the rate of six per cent (6%) per annum. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: ion: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf Councilman Alford offered the following resolution and moved its adopt(RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City of Austin taxes for the year 1934, 1936 and 1944, were assessed in the name of WILL K. DILL, on Lot 11, Block 5, 0. L. 4, Div. "Z", Shelley Heights 2 and Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block E, Shelley Heights, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas; said taxes for said years being in the amount of $168.46, and for non-payment of same at maturity, penalty in the sum of $8.42 has been assessed, and interest in the amount of $78.84 has accrued, making the total amount of taxes, penalty and interest due $255.72; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin deems it just and equitable to remit said penalty in the sum of $8.42, and one-half of the interest in the sum of $39.42; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 62.0 628 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS THAT the aforesaid penalty in the sum of $8.42 and one-half of the interest in the sum of $39.42 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 $8.42 and said interest in the sum of $39.42 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, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: Absent: Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf ion: None Councilman Gillis 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 names parties for the years and in the amounts set opposite the name of each of them, viz: Name Years R. L. Downs 1936 thru 1944 Charles F. Herring 1941 thru 1944 Claude & Bessie Wilson 1944 J. D. Newberry 1936,1937,1939 Emmett Jackson 1937 thru 1939 Carlos Fabian 1938, 1939, 1941 J. H. Irwin J. G. Farmer R. L. Hull 1939 Charles V. Fleming 1943 Amount Collected $ 60.87 33.26 4.56 16.68 7.67 3.43 4.74 5.07 1942 8.44 1934 thru 1937 12.28 B. W. Janosky 1944 3.12 Ernest J. Kunkel 1942 18.51 David R. Ellison 1933 thru 1938 25.42 L. M. Hosea 1931 thru 1944 117.47 Hudson's Roof Garden 1938,1942,1944 50.11 Mrs. R. M. Jackson 1938 thru 1944 48.94 Theodora Jaime 1942 & 1944 6.34 Lonnie Ferris 1935 & 1940 9.98 Fred Jeffrey P. H. Holland 1937 & 1938 4.60 1940 8.58 Page Benbow J. F. Hurf Joe L. Jenkins Roy R. Starnater T. J. Jackson Josephine P. Edwards Floyd L. Edwards Mrs. Nathan Hirsh, Jr. 1944 5.37 1941 thru 1944 5.45 1937,1938,1942 thru 1944 2.00 1944 .15 1932 thru 1935 & 1940 9.84 1937, 1938, 1939 15.57 1940 thru 1942 18.98 1943 5.67 Sam Sanders 1937,1938,1942 7.03 Abe Frank Cigar Company 1941 31.55 L. H. Gallagher 1937 4.19 W. T. Hampton 1935,1936,1934,1941,1942 14.47 Norman Hokanson 1939 thru 1941 12.03 Mrs. J. Sidney Hostetter 1943 & 1944 13.48 629 Earl Hunter L. A. Ellis Globe Optical Company Dr. J. G. Shelton CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 1940 & 1942 1932,1935,1936,1939,1943,1944 1940,1941,1942,1944 1938 & 1939 15.16 7.49 100.36 45.57 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 motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Gillis, Mayor Miller Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Bartholomew and Wolf There being no further business, the meeting was recessed at 12 o'clock noon, upon motion duly seconded and carried. ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: Jom Milla. Mayor