City of Seattle Records

79 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE. between Cherry and Columbia said petition is referred to the Street Committee. The council proceeds to open the bids under ordinances No 271, 272 and 273. They are as follows, to wit; from John Leary, J.J. Jordan and H. Butler; Front Street Earth work 37&1/2 cents per cubic yard clearing 4 acres $500 cribbing $1.50 per square yard box drains 17.50 per M feet 2nd and 3rd Streets Earth work 35 cents per yard (cubic) cribbing $2.20 per square yard sidewalks 15.50 per M feet Union Street Earth work 37&1/2 cents per yard (cubic) box drains 17.50 per M feet cribbing 2.25 per square yard Philip G. Eastwicks bids 2nd and 3rd Street sidewalks $17.00 per M feet 2nd and 3rd Street grade earthwork 34&1/2 cents per cubic yard crib work $2.10 per square yard Log crib work $1.95 per " Lumber work $17.00 per M feet Earth Union Street earth work 33cents per cubic yard square cribbing 210 per square yard Log cribbing 190 per square yard Front Street earthwork 37 cents per cubic yd Sq cribbing 2.10 per sq yd log cribbing 1.90 per sq yd Lumberwork 17.00 per M feet P. Quigley bid [Union Street]] grades 33 cents per cubic yard A.H. Mannings bids Union Street. Warthwork 37 1/2cents per cu. yd. Box drains 17.00 per M ft, and cribbing $2.00 per square yard. Second and Third Streets Earthwork 39cents per cu. yd. Solid rock $2.00, loose rock $1.50 per cu. yd. Box drains $17.00 per M feet.

121 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Be it remembered that on this the 4th day of September 1882 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment. The following Offices are present, to wit: His Honor the Mayor H.G. Struve and Councilmen John Collins, Chas F. Clancy, Fred Gasch, Charles McDonald, G. L. Manning and V.M. Rasin. Thereupon the following proceedings are has: Reports of Committees Received From Judiciary and Legislative, submitting an ordinance entitled "To provide for the purchase of certain real estate" From Health and Police, in the Communication of D. E. L. Smith for a 3 month leave of absence, recommending the granting of the prayer of said Communication. Adopted and petition granted. From Finances, on the claim of W. E. Boone, recommending the same be paid. Adopted. From Finances, on the matter of bids for job printing, recommending that the Clerk be authorozed to procure job work done and he may judge for the best interests of the City. Adopted and bids rejected. From Street and Street Improvements, on the petition of O.S. Wright et al for the opening Canal Street from 12th to 13th Streets, and 13th Street to be opened from Canal Street to a point 100 feet south of the south line of Catharine Street, recommending the granting of said petition. Adopted and petition granted. From Streets and Street Improvements, on the petition of A.K. Manning et al for the opening of 3rd Street from Battery to Blanchard Streets, recommending the granting of said petition. Adopted and petition granted. From Fire and Water Supply, on Fire Warden's Report recommending that the same be adopted. Adopted. From Licenses and Revenue recommending that licenses be

143 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Oct6/82 in the grade on 3rd Street. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements From E Hanford for the clearing of 11th & King Streets Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. Reports Received From City Attorney for the month ending September 30, 1882 Referred to Judiciary and Legislative Committee. From City Justice showing the amount of $204.50 collected as fines for the month ending September 30, 1882. Referred to Judiciary and Legisaltive Committee From Treasurer showing receipts and disbursements for the month ending September 30 1882, Referred to the Judicial and Legislative Committee From Street Commissioner showing work done for the month ending September 30, 1882. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements From City Surveyor showing the amount of contract work performed by Chin Guan & Charlie for the month ending September 30, 1882 on Front Street Grade & on 2d, 3d, & other Street grades. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. From Harbor Master showing the amount of Ballast dues & Wharfage charges collected for the month ending September 30, 1882 Referred to the Committee on Harbor and Wharves From Fire Warden giving record of fires. Referred to the Committee on Fire and Water Supply Reports of Committees Received From Judiciary and Legislative submitting an Ordinance to provide for the grading of South 2d Street From Public Buildings Property and Grounds upon the New City Engine House contract recommending that a Warrant be drawn in favor of E W Rea Contractor in the sum of $1000.00 on City Fund. Adopted From Committee on Health and Police asking further time which to report on matter of Uniforms of Police Force.

157 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Oct 16/82 & Rasin; Against adoption none. Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned until Monday October 23, 1882 at 7&1/2 o'clock PM Attest: E S Osborne clerk Approved H G Struve mayor Oct 23/82 Be it remembered that on this the 23rd day of October, 1882 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment The following Officers are present to wit: His Honor the Mayor H G Struve and Councilmen John Collins, Chas F Clancy, Fred Gasch, Chas McDonald & U M Rasin Thereupon the following proceedings are had: Petitions Received from E H Plummer et al remonstrating against combining 2d and Jackson Street grades in one district. Referred to Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. From A W Engle et al for a sidewalk on the South side of Washington Street from a point 90 feet West of 3rd Street to 2d Street. Adopted & Judiciary & Legislative Committee instructed to submit a proper Ordinance. From Sisters of Charity et al for a sewer on Madison Street from 5th Street to the Bay. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. From Snig Veren Arion for the refunding of the amount of Concert License paid. Referred to the Committee on Licenses and Revenues. From Jacob Levy et al for street lamps onFront Street near University & Seneca Streets. Referred to the Committee on Gas Lights Reports Received From Health Officer submitting quarterly report. Referred to teh Committee on Health & Police.

158 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Oct. 23/82 Commitees Reports Received From Judiciary and Legislative recommending the granting of the petition of Walter France for the refunding of taxes paid. Adopted. From Health and Police approving Report of thr Health Officer. Adopted. From Fire and Water Supply asking further time on the Ordinance granting water rights. Granted further time until next meeting to report. Applications for Licenses Received From Frank Peters for a retail liquor license. Refused. From J. C. Nixon for a retail liquor license. Referred to Committee on Licenses and Revenue. From Joseph Francisco for a retail liquor license. Referred to the Committee on Licenses and Revenue. From J.H. Grimsley for a retail liquor license. Referred to the Committe on Licenses and Revenue. Claims paid City Fund Walter France erroneous assessment No. 206 $7.00 Ordinances Received From Judiciary and Legislative submitting an Ordinance entitled "To provide for the construction of a sidewalk on Union Street". Adopted on the following vote, to wit: In favor of adoption Collins, Clancy, Gasch, McDonald and Rasin. Against adoption none. From Judiciary and Legislative submitting an Ordinance entitled " To provide for the improvements of Second and Jackson Streets". Adopted on the following vote, to wit: In favor of adoption Collins, Clancy, Gasch, McDonald and Rasin. Against adoption none. From Judiciary and Legislative Comtee. submitting an Ordinace entitled "To provide for the construction of a sidewalk on the south side of Washington Street from a point 90 feet west of 3rd Street to Second Street". Adopted on the following vote, to wit: In favor of adoption Collins, Clancy, Gasch, McDonald and Rasin. Against adoption none. New Business And now the Policeman B.H. Calligan tenders his resignation as a member of the Police force to take effect as soon as his succesor is elected and qualified. Accepted.