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A Jackson, Chairman
Superintendent of Public Works
G N Alexander, Superintendent
Streets & Sewers
J W Van Brocklin, Superintendent
Bridges, Buildings, & Wharves
The City of Seattle
George F Meacham, Secretary
Board of Public Works
Seattle, Washington Dec 10, 1894

To the Honorable
City Council
Seattle Washington
Gentlemen :-
Referring to a Communication from the Board of Aldermen,
dated Nov 30, 1894, regarding the repair of Albert and Howell Streets
from Eighth Street to Mercer Street, the Board of Public Works desires
to say, that having obtained from the Corporation Counsel an opinion
to the effect that the Railroad Company operating a street car line on
those streets, could be required to make the necessary repairs, a
notice was served by order of the Board, upon Seattle Consolidated
Street Railway Company, to put the streets in a good condition for trav-
el. The reply of the Consolidated Company to the notice is herewith
submitted, also the opinion of the Corporation Counsel referred to.
The Board respectfully awaits such instruction as the City
Council may be plaesed to make in the matter
yours very truly,
George F Meacham
Secretary