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JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Jan 20 1888
present. We would recommend that the Fire Warden
report to the City Attorney for prosecution all
persons found violating the City ordinances by
throwing rubbish ashes embers or coals in the
streets and alleys of the city. Report adopted.
From the Committee on Harbor and Wharves as follows:
We recommend that the incline at the foot of Washing-
ton Street be repaired by bolting through caps and string-
ers down into piers, and that an office 12 x 15 one
story high be built for the use of the harbor master at the
foot of Washington Street, also the necessary furniture and
a boat be provided for his use. We would also recommend
that two anchors, chains and floats be placed in the Har-
bor under the direction of the Harbor Master for the use of
vessels in the Harbor. Also that the purchasing agent be
instructed to furnish to the Harbor Master all stationery and
other necessary articles for his use."
From the special Committee to whom was referred the
matter of locating an avenue curving along or near the deep
waterline of the Mud Flats of Elliot's Bay as follows:
Your Committee beg to report that they have investigated the
matter; have conversed with many on the subject who have
great interest in the welfare of the City and its many industries,
and find that all appear to be heartily in favor of such an
avenue being located at this time. Also, that all agree as
to the general location of this avenue, that is, as near as
practicable, a curved line from 600 to 1000 feet from deep
water line. The starting point being the most important point
your committee with its limited instructions, had to consider,
and as to which they would recommend the present southern
terminus of South Second Street. Your committee would also
recommend that, as the lines of the Avenue [cannot?] will be
specifically located without taking some soundings at the
time piles are being drivers, that the matter for refund back