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990513
A petition was submitted requesting that a water pipe be extended from Drexel to Aldine Avenue. The Superintendent of water reported favorably and included specifications for the laying of the pipe.

September 29 1892

990516
D. T. Denny and Henry Fuhrman offered to pay interest on the city's expenditures in extending water pipe through their property. The City Engineer, Street Committee, Committee on Fire and Water, and the Board of Public Works all approved this plan. The Co

October 4 1892

990568
The City Clerk sent a request to the Board of Public Works for assistance in enlarging his office. The Board reported that the cost would not exceed $50. The Council voted favorably on the request.

December 22 1893

990687
Seattle Tree Company offered to plant shade trees near Fire Department buildings for $1.25 per tree. The Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds reported unfavorably, with no further explanation. Marked "rejected."

January 4 1893

990825
A petition, signed by 17 citizens, requested sewers on Farm Street from Depot Street to the sewer tunnel. They were concerned about the sewage that was draining from Lombard Street and Dexter Street onto Farm Street. Two reports were submitted by the Committee on Sewers and Drains of the House of Delegates with opposing recommendations. The report that recommends rejecting the petition is marked "adopted."

April 1 1893

990876
The Board of Public works reported that the horse used by the license collector and one used by the Street Department were useless for City purposes. A committee recommended that they be sold.

January 3 1894

990919
The Board of Public Works defended the purchase of a Waterous fire engine. The Board felt it was superior to any other fire engine in its class.

May 25 1893

990920
The Street Commissioner and the Board of Public Works recommended that Front Street be replanked and reguttered from Cherry Street to Union Street.

April 14 1893

990924
The Board of Public Works requested that the Council put together a committee to test the fire engine and hook and ladder truck that had recently been purchased.

May 2 1893

991285
A petition, signed by 19 land owners, was submitted requesting that a sewer be built in Lombard and High streets.

November 9 1892

991285_transcript
Transcript of: A petition, signed by 19 land owners, was submitted requesting that a sewer be built in Lombard and High streets.

November 9 1892

991305
Petition from Melody Choir, "the largest land owner in Edes and Knight's addition," regarding continuing Hughston Street in a straight line at Madison and renaming streets in Edes and Knights Addition. Drawing of streets included in petition. The petition was tabled pending results of a new survey.

May 4 1893

991504
William Ince submitted a bid to supply the City with patrol boxes. The Board of Public Works and the Superintendent of Buildings Bridges and Wharves recommended that the bid be accepted.

November 29 1892

992384
Petition for improvements on Lewis Street from Yesler Avenue to the north line of Walla Walla Addition. It was signed by 58 property owners. The City Engineer estimated the improvement would cost $10,109.81. Council market the petition "favorable."

March 20 1892

992949
Report from the Board of Public Works to replank Second Street from James Street to Columbia Street. Also Report from the Street Commissioners and Report from the Chairman of the Street Committee to do same.

April 7 1893

993070
Petition by property owners and business owners on South Second Street at Jackson Street, for planking of South Second and Jackson Streets. City Engineer provided cost estimate to complete petition improvements. The Committee on Streets reported in favo

September 27 1892

993186
Petition from E. T. Smart asking the Board of Public Works for a three month extension of the street work he is doing. The Board of Public Works referred the petition to the City Council.

January 3 1894

993244
Petition from property owners for incandescent electric lights to be placed on the corners of University and Twelfth Streets and Union and Twelfth Streets. Communication from C. Heifner, Board of Public Works to the City council referring the petition to them. Report of the Committee on Street Lights recommending that the petition be granted.

January 11 1893

993263
Communication of C. Heifner of the Board of Public Works, referring a written communication Council regarding a request from A. L. Hawley of the Union Electric Company relating to Ordinance 2664. The Council rejected the petition.

April 10 1893

993278
Petition of Union Trust Company to place a water pipe across Main Street in order to provide access to its artesian well during construction of a new building at lots 7 and 8 in block 6 of D. S. Manynard's Plat. The well was located in the basement of th

January 1 1893

993296
An estimate from the Superintendent of Buildings, Bridges and Wharves to the Board of Public Works on the cost of rebuilding slips and gridiron at the foot of Vine Street. The Committee on Harbors and Wharves recommended that the estimate be accepted.

January 11 1892

993379
Communications, an offer and a report regarding the purchase of land on Queen Anne Hill for the placement of a new water tank. The City of Seattle was leasing a tank for $30.00 a month; the Superintendent of the Water Department thought it would be smarte

October 26 1893

993507
Petition, signed by 18 residents, for the construction of a sewer on Washington Street, between Twelfth and Fourteenth Streets. The Committee on Sewers and Drains recommended the petition not be granted.

April 3 1893

993511
Petition from two property owners requesting a connection to the City water main. To do so, the City needed to lay a water pipe along Weller Street to connect with the water pipe on Fourteenth Street. There are two communications from the Board of Public

November 13 1893

993514
A. Jackson petitioned the City to lay down more pipes to supply water to himself and the residents of Washington Place on Yesler Avenue. R. H. Calligan, Superintendent of the Water Department, submitted a drawing and estimate. The Committee on Fire and Wa

August 2 1893

993515
Petition from Bernard Jamison asking that water service be supplied to his three houses on Williamson Street and the corner of Lake Street. The Water Works Department drafted an Estimate and a Map of the proposed request. The Committees on Fire and Water recommended the petition be granted. There is also an old check from the Boston National Bank of Seattle with a handwritten note on the back of it saying, "extra cost of pipe $100.00 or can be connected on Broadway main."

April 3 1893

993519
Request from J. C. Helms, Superintendent of the Board of Public Works to the Board to amend Ordinance number 2604, which related to water use for building purposes. There is another communication from C. Heifner, secretary of the Board of Public Works, referring the Request to the City Council.

May 5 1893

993614
Petition by merchants and property owners to plank Yesler Street between Grant and Colfax Streets to promote development in south Seattle and for "the general advance of Seattle's gretness."

December 30 1892

993615
Communication from Street Commissioner recommending that south side of Yesler Street between 6th and 8th Streets be re-planked. The Board of Public Works responded favorably to recommendation.

993616
Communication from Board of Public Works estimating cost of side walk improvements to Yesler Avenue near the Lake. Council recommended "that the repairs be made, as the street appears to be in a dangerous condition and the City liable."

April 3 1893

993669
Petition by John Collins to lay water pipe across Second Street from Occidental to James. Corporation Council's opinion was petition should be referred to Council, as the request constituted a franchise request, necessitating an ordinance. The Committee o

May 2 1893

993747
Board of Public Works communicates to Council need for hand rail on Commercial Street from King Street south over the tide flats.

December 29 1892

993749
Petition for sidewalks on McClair Street with a favorable recommendation from the Board of Public Works.

December 15 1892

993750
Report of Port Warden on condition of City Wharf which needed rebuilding. Estimate on repairs, with and without creosote pilings, and committee reports are included.

December 30 1892

993778
Request by E. E. Caine and Company to lease City wharf at the foot of Spring for $40.00 per month. The Board of Public Works responded favorably as did the Committee on Harbors and Wharves. The House of Delegates asked the rent to be raised to $50.00 pe

November 10 1893

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Anderson, Alexander

Anderson, J. P.

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Calligan, R. H.

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Ahrens Manufacturing Company (Cincinnati, Ohio)

E. E. Caine and Company

Queen City Packing Company

Seattle Tree Company

Seattle Trust Company

The Boston National Bank of Seattle

Union Electric Company

Union Trust Company

Waterous Engine Works Company (St. Paul, Minn.)

Young Men's Christian Association (Seattle, Wash.)

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