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1 ' ~ ::0 ~ n C':) be made with Mr. Thompson as recommended by the delinquent tax attorney. Alderman Tuttle seconded, motion carried. The matter of a service road in to the rear of the hospital was discussed briefly. Mr. Fuller informed the Council that there are conflicts inasmuch as subdivisions already in existence will have to be altered, abandoned or resubdivided, as well as other complications requiring adjustment. The Council asked the City Manager to contact the County Commissioners Court to determine what is to be needed for the service road. Also contact Mr. Zunker as to what extent he may be able to help furnish what is re- quired for this project. The City Manager informed the Council that the house on property located on Harvey Street, Part of Lot 6, Block 2, Lindsey and Harvey, and for which the City holds cust- todial title, is a fire hazard and a menace to children who play on the property. Alderman Tuttle made the motion that the property be investigated to determine if it con- st,itutes a hazard and a nuisance. Alderman Korff seconded, motion carried. Mayor Allen appointed Walter Buckner as chairman of a committee to investigate this condition with Jack Major and Dr. W. L. Moore to serve on this committee. Mr. John Clark, Jr., Alamo Sports Car Association, indicated that they plan to hold a sports car racing event at Camp Gary on April 9-10. They have requested that the City provide fire service, police, cle~nup, and mowing a strip along the course. The proceeds from this event will be distributed to United Fund in this area and surrounding areas. The Council was very much in favor of giving assistance to this event. The Council directed the City Manager to investigate the possibility of the mowing and cleanup expense being paid by the sponsor. I I The City Manager reported that the County had accepted the City's agreement for firefighting services although the manner for payment had not been established. The Council agreed that payment for this service should be made for one year in advance, payable on the date of the contract and for each succeeding year. The City Manager reported that 1~. Irv Peterson had not signed the easement for the sewer line extention to the new county hospital. He recommended that a line be laid across Mr. Cullen Crews' property in place of connecting to the line in the rear of Texanna Motels. This suggestion was unanimously approved by the Council. The Council was notified of receipt of a letter from Mr. Horace Cape terminating, within 30 days, the lease on property on the San Marcos River below Cheatham Street. The City Manager suggested that the City negotiate for a tract of approximately 30 acres owned by the Gilcrease Foundation. The Mayor appointed Alderman Tuttle and Korff and City Manager Fuller to investigate and report. I The City Manager reported that empfuoyees would attend four short police schools in Austin and a school on main- tenance of traffic signal equipment in Ft. Worth.