Roll Call CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting April 11, 1946 11:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 327 Present: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf Absent: None Present also: Guiton Morgan, City Manager: J.E. Motheral, Director of Public Works: Trueman O'Quinn, City Attorney: of Public Safety: R. D. Thorp, Chief of Police. James A. Garrison, Director Mayor Miller announced that the terms of two members, Mr. H.F. Kuehne and Mr. J. T. Ward, of the Board of Adjustment had expired. The Mayor moved that these men be reappointed for another term of two years, as of January 1, 1946. The motion was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Bartholomew presented the following resolution with the motion that it be adopted: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the United States Army Air Forces have requested permission to use Robert Mueller Municipal Airport for landings and thakeoff operations for a special training program; and WHEREAS, the proposed operations have been investigated and appear to be proper; and WHEREAS, the Army will provide the necessary fire fighting and crash truck equipment during all operations; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and directed to authorize such use, in writing, to the United States Army Air Forces until July 31, 1946. Which motion carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote; CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 3288 Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Ayes: Wolf Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Wolf offered the following resolution with the motion that it be adopted: (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 proper ty situated on the west side of Lamar Boulevard as a private gasoline plant, which property is designated as Lots 9, 10, 11, and 21, Block 3, Raymond's Plateau addition of Division "Z" of the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas and hereby authorizes the Austin Baking Company, acting through Mr. R. L. Moore, Manager, to operate a private gasoline plant consisting of a 5000 gallon under ground storage tank and pump for the sole purpose of servicing their own motorquipment, and from which no gasoline is to be sold, subject to the same being oper- ated in compliance with all the ordinances relating thereto, and further subjeet 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 reso- lution, 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 gegulations; and the right of revocation is retained if, after hearing, it is found by the City Council that the said Austin Baking Company 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: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf None Noes: Absent: None Councilman Alford presented the following resolution with a motion that it be adopted: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Ricks Construction Company is the Contractor for the erection of a building located at 214 Congress Avenue and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting part of Lot 3 and all of Lot 4, Block 19 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 Ricks Construction Company, the boundary of which is described as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 32977 2. Sidewalk and Street Working Space - (a) Beginning at the northwest corner of the above described property; thence in a northerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of West 3rd Street approximately 8 feet to a point; thence in an easterly direction and parallel to the centerline of West 3rd Street approximately 160 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of West 3rd Street to the northeast corner of the above described property. (b). Beginning at the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Congress Avenue to a point 10 feet east of the west curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel to the centerline of Congress Avenue approximately 60 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Congress Avenue to the east curb line of the above described property. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Ricks Construction Company, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (la) That the Contractor shall construct a guard rail within the boundary line along the east, north and west lines of the above described space, such guard rail to be at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored. (lb) 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 immediatelyplace such a wood floor and substantially support same to prevent sag- ging 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 shali 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 place on the street side of the barricades. (5) That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 3300 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 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 obstructions shall be removed not later than October 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, distrubed 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 is the sume 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 shallguarantee 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: Noes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf None Absent: None Councilman Alford offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: : (RESOLUTION) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 331 WHEREAS, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has presented to the City Council tentative maps or plans showing the proposed construction of its underground conduits in the streets in the City of Austin hereafter named, and said maps or plans have been considered by the Director of Public Works; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company be and the same is hereby permitted to construct its undergound conduits in the following streets: (1) An underground telephone conduit in GUADALUPE STREET from West 38th Street to West 45th Street, the centerline of which underground conduit shall be 7 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said Guadalupe Street. (2) An underground telephone conduit in WEST THIRTY NINTH STREET from Guadalupe Street easterly 220 feet, the centerline of which underground conduit shall be 8 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of West 39th Street. (3) An underground telephone conduit in WEST FORTYSECOND STREET FROM Guadalupe Street easterly 140 feet, the cen- terline of which underground conduit shall be 8 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said West 42nd Street. (4) An underground telephone conduit in WEST FORTYFIFTHE STREET from Guadalupe Street westerly 200 feet, thecen- terline of which underground conduit shall be 7.5 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said West 45th Street. (5) An underground telephone conduit in DUVAL STREET from East 42nd Street to East 45th Street, the centerline of which underground conduit shall be 8 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said Duval Street. (6) An underground telephone conduit in EAST FORTYSECOND STREET ALLEY, across Duval Street intersection, the cen- terline of which underground conduit shall be 5 feet north of and parallel to the south property line of said East 42nd Street Alley. (7) An underground telephone conduit in EAST FORTYFIFTH STREET, from Duval Street easterly 170 feet, the center- line of which underground conduit shall be 7.5 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said East 45th Street. (8) An underground telephone conduit in EAST TWELFTH STREET from East Avenue to Chicon Street, the centerline of which underground conduit shall be 12 feet south of and parallel to the north property line of said East 12th Street. (9) An underground telephone conduit in WALLER STEET from East 12th Street northerly 80 feet, the centerline of which underground conduit shall be 10 feet east of and parallel to the west property line of said Waller Street. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 332 (10) An underground telephone conduit in SAN BERNARD STREET from East 12th Street northerly 105 feet, the centerline of which underground conduit shall be 10 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said San Bernard Street. (11) An underground telephone conduit in CHICON STREET from East 12th Street northerly 195 feet, the centerline of which underground conduit shall be 8 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Chicon Street. (12) An underground telephone conduit in CHICON STREET from East 12th Street southerly 200 feet, the centerline of which underground conduit shall be 8 feet west of and parallel to the east property line of said Chicon Street. THAT the work and construction of said underground telephone conduits, including excavation of the streets and the restoration and maintenance of said streets after said underground conduits have been constructed, shall be under supervision and direction of the City Manager and in accordance with the ordinances and regulations of the City of Austin, governing such construction. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf Noes: None Absent: None Mayor Miller presented the following report of the Board of Adjustment on the application of John H. Sharp for rezoning: } "Austin, Texas April 10, 1946 Hon. Mayor and City Council Austin, Texas Gentlemen: The following is a copy ofa resolution which was passed by the Board of Adjustment at a meeting on April 9, 1946: RESOLUTION 1. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin, pursuant to the terms of Section 31 of the Zoning Board of Adjustment for its consideration a petition of John H. Sharp et al, through A. Howard Osburn, requesting a change in the Use Designation of the following property: Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 135, of the Original City of Austin, being located between Lavaca and Colorado Streets, West 11th Street Alley and West 12th Street, from "B" Residence District to "C" Commercial District; and CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 333 2. WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment held a hearing on this application on April 9, 1946, and the applicants appeared explaining their reasons for requesting this change, and the Board heard no objections or protests to this change by any property owner; and 3. WHEREAS, an examination of the Zoning Maps of the City of Austin discloses the fact that the remainder of the half block in which this property is situated is now zoned as a "C-1" Commercial District, that all the property on the west side of Lavaca Street is now zoned likewise, that the only other "B" Residence property in this area is the half block to the north of 12th Street, and that to the east is located the Capitol Campus, being State property and not subject to zoning; ad 4. WHEREAS, the Board carefully considered this change in connection with the trend of development of the City in this direction and the most suitable use for this property, and the effect of such a change on all other surrounding property; and 5. WHEREAS, this change would be extending a present Commercial District and, therefore, would not constitute spot zoning; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: THAT, it is hereby recommended to the City Council that the above property be zoned as a "C" Commercial District and a Third Height and Area District. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, By H. F. Kuehne Chairman A public hearing on a change in zoning of the property recommended in the foregoing report of the Board of Adjustment was called for May 2, 1946 at 11:00 A. И. Council: The following report of the Board of Adjustment was received by the "April 10, 1946 Austin, Texas Hon. Mayor and City Council Austin, Texas Gentlemen: The following is a copy of a resolution which was passed by the Board of Adjustment at a meeting on April 9, 1946: RESOLUTION CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 334 1. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austih, pursuant to the terms of Section 31 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Austin, has referred to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for its consideration a petition of Harry D. Pruett and B. H. Bloor requesting a change in the Use designation of the following property: 10 Lots.1, 2, 25 and 26, in Block "A", of Timber Lake Addition, being located on the west side of Hearn Street between West 7th Street and Pruett Street, from "A" Residence District to "C" Commercial District; and 2. WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment held a hearing on this application on April 9, 1946, and the applicants appeared explaining their reasons for requesting this change, and the Board heard no objections or protests, in regard to this by any property owner; and 3. WHEREAS, this property is a part of a new subdivision recently established by the applicants and is situated across the street from a Housing Project established by the University of Texas for G.I. Students at the University which will contain approximately 700 families while the subdivision itself will house approximately 50 families; and 4. WHEREAS, the purpose of this change is to provide a community center to serve the domestic needs of these families which will suddenly occupy this area and would contain such establishments as a grocery store, drugstore, beauty parlor and barber shop, andpressing shop; and 5. WHEREAS, there is now no community center of this type in this section of the city which would force the occupants of these developments to travel great distances for shopping for their daily domestic needs, causing unnecessary inconvenience; and 6. WHEREAS, the Board deemed under these conditions and circumstances that a community center at this location is fully justified as meeting a public convenience and necessity; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: THAT, it is hereby recommended to the City Council that the above property be zoned as a "C" Commercial District and a First Height and Area District. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT By H. F. Kuehne, Chairman - # A public hearing on a change in zoning of the property recommended in the foregoing report of the Board of Adjustment was called for May 2, 1946, at 11:00 A. М. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 335 Councilman Wolf offered the following resolution andmoved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the sum of $5,525,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of providing for three additional real estate appraisers to be employed by the Tax Department for the remainder of the fiscal year, 1946, due to the enormous volume of new construction and real estate transfers which make it impossible for the present personnel in the Tax Department to keep up with this work. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf None Absent: None Councilman Alford presented the following resolution with the motion that it be adopted: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT Guiton Morgan, City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a QUITCLAIM DEED to Van M. Smith, quitclaiming the right, title and interest acquired by the City of Austin in and to Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 4 of the Subdivision of Block 43 in Division "D", in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, be virute of a Tax Deed executed by Fred Sterzing, Tax Collector for the City of Austin, dated the 23rd day of August, 1880, and recorded in Book 49 at page 76 in the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, all taxes for which such sale was made having been paid. vailed by the following vote: Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, preAyes: Noes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf None Absent: None Councilman Bartholomew presented the following resolution with the motion that it be adopted: (RESOLUTION) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT the City of Austin purchase from the heirs of Rufus and Mariah Bell, both deceased, the following described property: One Hundred Forty Five One-Thousandths (0.145) of one acre of land out of the Isaac Decker League, within the City of Austin, in Travis County, Texas, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 336 said 0.145 of one acre of lnad being out of and a portion of that certain tract or parcel of land conveyed to Rufus Bell (Sr.) and wife, Mariah Bell, by the Austin Real Estate Investment Company, by its deed dated January 11, 1892, as re corded in Vol. 102, Page 543 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas, and which 0.145 of one acre of land is being conveyed unto the said City of Austin, for street purposes, and is more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake at the Southwest corner of Lot 9, Block "F", of BARTON HEIGHTS "B", of record Book 4, page 202 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, said stake also being in the East line of Garner Avenue; THENCE along the Southerly prolongation of the East line of Garner Avenue, S.29° 41' West, 126.60 feet to an iron stake in the North line of Nash Avenue, same being the South line of said Rufus Bell Estate Tract of land; THENCE with the North line of Nash Avenue, North 60° 22' West, 50feet to an iron stake for corner, same being the Southwest corner of the said Rufus Bell tract or parcel of land; THENCE along a line coincident with the Southerly prolongation of the West line of Garner Avenue, North 29° 41' East, 94.01 feet pass an iron stake at the Southeast corner of Lot 1, Block "B" of BARTON HEIGHTS "B" Annex of record in Book 4, Page 208, of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, in all a distance of 126.60 feet to an iron stake in the East line of said Lot 1, same being the West line of Garner Avenue; THENCE South 60° 22' East, 50.08 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City pay to the heirs of Rufus Bell and Mariah Bell, both deceased, the sum of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) for such land, to be divided among such heirs as follows: Geneva Overton and Joe Overton Grace Walker and Leroy Walker $ 16.82 16.82 Jerlean Moore and Kermit Moore 16.82 Rufus Bell, Jr. and Sallie Bell 50.46 Lonnie Bell, Sr. 50.46 Winifred McVey and Kenneth McVey 50.46 Tommie Thompson and Earnest Thompson 50.46 Minnie Edwards and Henderson Edwards 50.46 Lula Lewis 50.466 Earnest Bell 50.46 Walter Bell 50.47 Georgia Lott 22.92 Wesly Patterson 22.92 $500.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as part of the consideration for such property, the City pay to Willie Larremore the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for moving the house belonging to Rufus Bell, Jr. from the land being purchased. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 3373/ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such sums aforesaid be and the same are hereby appropriated out of the general fund not otherwise appropriated to pay for such land and that warrants issue to the above named heirs for the amounts above recited to be due to each respectively upon execution and delivery of deeds to such property to the City of Austin, and that a warrant issue to Willie Larremore for the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250,00) upon performance by him of the work above recited. by the following vote: Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf Ayes: Noes: None Absent: None Marion Fowler appeared before the Council to request permission to operate a large excursion boat on Lake Austin. Since the size of the boat is over that allowed by the City Ordinance, the matter was referred to the Navigation Board for their consideration and recommendation to the Council. Mayor Miller announced that the Bond Election would probably be held between the 4th and the llth of May, but a definite date would be decided on at the Council Meeting of April 18, 1946. The election of a Councilman to fill the place left by Mr. Gillis would be held on the dame day. The Mayor also stated that a Public Hearing on the Bond Program would be held in the Council Room at 7:30 P.M. Monday, April 15th. The Chief of Police was instructed to get a report of the parking situation at 24th and San Antonio streets in regard to the request of the owner of a new business to be located there. The request being for three minute parking zones on each street in front of his business, so his customers could be served and to reduce the traffic hazard that now existed. The Council would discuss the matter at the meeting of April 18th after receiving the recommendation of the Chief of Police. "Pronto Pups" is the name of the business. Mr Arthur Johnson, Manager of Pattons Taxicab Company appeared before to Council to discuss the possibility of changing the taxicab Ordinance so as to provide for meters for all taxicabs. He was advised to get a petition signed by all taxicab operators and present it to the Council asking for such a change and that a Public Hearing would be held on the matter. The following applications for taxicab operator's licenses, duly approved by the City Manager, were submitted: Boyce, Robert Franklin 1941 Tudor Ford Sedan, Motor #624118, License FX 8126 1705 Leona St. 1104 Chicon St. 1942 Chevrolet Sedan, 2-door, Motor # BA 201978, Lic. FV 374 Hill, Almus Henry Smith, Sidney E. 1940 Ford Williams, Clarence 4-door, Motor # 5521724 License FX 2423 911 East 13th St. 1508 East 19th St. 1936 Ford Coach Motor 18-2504954 License FX 575 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 3388 Upon motion of Councilman Bartholomew, duly seconded, the applications were approved by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller and Councilman Wolf None None The following applications for taxicab driver's permits, duly approved by the City Manager, were submitted: Friedman, Leslie J. Gregory, W. A. Pipes, Wm. L. Stark, Cody Harris Williams, Clarence 4517 Avenue C. 304 East 26 St. 1511 Sabine St. 1904 Speedway 1508 East 19th St. Upon motion of Councilman Wolf, duly seconded, the applications for driver's permits, were approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Noes: Wolf None Absent: None The application of Hunter Page Hill for a driver's permit was approved for a 90-day probationary period, during which time he is to report to the Chief of Police regularly. Approved by the following vote: Ayes:4 Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf Noes: None Absent: None The following applications for Boat Licenses were submitted, duly approved by the City Manager: Commercial Boat Trost, Donald E. Private Boats Dodson, Capt. H. J. Home-made Sail Boat 6 passenger Brackenridge Hall Wagemaker, Outboard, 4 passenger O. L. Ponder, Alvie Rohen 4531 Avenue H & Route 2, Box 149A W. R. Wiley 1410 Hartford Road 901 Norwalk Lane Shop, Outboard 4 passenger Outboard 6 passenger Upon motion of Councilman Bartholomew, duly seconded, the applications were approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf 8 Noes: None Absent: None ! CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 33939 The following application for a liquor permit, duly approved by the City Manager, was submitted: Issacs, Vance Vance Isaacs' Package Store, 404 East 6th St. Upon motion of Councilman Wolf, duly seconded, the application was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf Noes: None Absent: None The following beer and wine license application was submitted, duly approved by the City Manager; Joseph, Richard 108 Congress Avenue Upon motion of Councilman Alford, duly seconded, the application was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf Noes: None Absent: None that it be approved: Councilman Alford submitted the following resolution with the motion (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 sum of each of them, viz: Name Years Amount Collected Max Ottens 1934 & 1944 $ 3.12 Vernona Rundell 1940 & 1942 9.66 Mrs. Sam Carter 1944 4.97 M. R. Robson, Jr. Charles A. Burton 1941, 1943, 1944 16.14 1940 thru 1943 19.66 M. E. Miller 1942 4.39 Mrs. R. D. Parker Sangalli's Cafe 1937 5.71 1937, 1939, 1940, 1941 217.90 G. A. Smith 1929 thru 1944 35.60 Foster Wier 1937, 1939, 1942, 1943 7.09 V. R. Ramsey 1940 & 1941 18.68 E. M. Hammerman 1944 8.43 Capitol Laundry & Dry Cleaning Company 1944 186.44 Capitol Linen Co, 1939 & 1941 68.20 Homer M.. Cyphers 1940 & 1943 8.15 Alex Hall 1943 & 1944 1.56 Elizabeth Seekatz 1935,1941,1937, 1942, 1943,1944 42.53 Roy E. Seekatz 1944 2.06 Louis Johnson J. M. Steinhauser Saul Edmonson 1942 .25 1943 7.88 1944 2.90 Name Alton Olfers Steve N. Gage C. H. Toungate Curry & Hawkins F. M. DuBose H. H. Hunt 340 34% CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Year Amount Collected - 1944 $ 2.42 1941 & 1942 4.19 1943 7.19 1944 36.33 1944 6.06 1944 3.75 1944 5.33. C. H. Walling 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 authorized 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, prevai led by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman 1 Wolf Noest None Absent', None Councilman Wolf presented the following resolution with the motion that it be adopted: RESOLUTION: 1 THAT Guiton Morgan, City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a QUITCLAIM DEED to Van M. Smith, quitclaiming the right, title and interest acquired by the City of Austin in and to Lots 1, 2 and 3, in Block 4, Outlot 43, Division "D" in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, by virtue of a Sheriff's Deed for taxes dated the 16th day of March, 1905, which was executed by virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the District, Court of Travis County, Texas, in Cause No. 20,933, styled City of Austin vs Unknown Owner, all taxes and court costs involved in such suit having been paid. Which motion, carrying with it the adoption of the resolution, prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alford, Bartholomew, Mayor Miller, and Councilman Wolf Noest None Absent: None There being no further business, upon motion, made and seconded, the meeting recessed, subject to the call of the Mayor, at 11:35 Α.Μ. APPROVED Milla. ATTEST: Bus Acting City Clerk Mayor