H. B. Zachry v. City San Antonio

The City, in passing the ordinance which provided for the under-ground parking facility recited that it was protecting the public from the hazards of traffic, and declared it was executing a civilian defense plan. The ordinance stated that the action was a valid public purpose of value to the City, its citizens, and the public in general. Appellant relied upon the charter powers to do those things "needed for the government, interest, welfare, health, morals, comfort, safety and convenience of its inhabitants." Other powers relied upon were the city powers over streets, and the power to maintain public buildings, works, improvements, and parks.