The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-20
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NJ X. Fatout------.------.-. $4,000 $4,000
Mr.. Thalman moved that the building of the
city hall and market-house be postponed until
the fund set apart, together with the Tomlinson
estate, reaches $150,000; but an amendment
vas submitted by Mr.. Pearson. and was adopted,
providing that 1.-The entire matter be referred to
the market-hOuse commissioners, and they make
report TO the Council at their next meeting,
stating whether they would advise proceeding
with the building of the city nall and market
house, or delay proceedings until the $3.50, 600
is in she hands of the city treasurer"
FURTHER REPORTS
The railroad committee reported favorably
upon the ordinance amending section 3 of the
ordinance for the protection of travellers. and
for the preserVa alton Of order about the Union
depOt.
The committee on insecure buildings, together
with the city civil engineer, reported that plat
forms across Pogue's run, near PENNSYLVANIA
street., were III a dangerous condition. The run,
north of Washington street, they reported, had
been walled up on each side, leaving space in
some places of only twenty-One feet for the
water TO pass through. which is not sufficient to
carry off the water in times of freshets. The re-
concentrations of the committee for repairs
and improvements were concurred in.
Mr.. Pritehard introduced ordinance Eau
thOrizlng the construction, extension and opera
ton of the Metropolitan railway line upon the
streets of indianapolis" which was referred to
the committees on Judiciary, streets and aleys,
aud railroads.
ordinance providing for the erection of the city
buildings elected a prolonged discussion. The
stctlon In question provides that they, the city
hall commissioners, "shan have the power to
employ competent and qualified architect, OF
known skill and ability, and of recognized stand
ing in HIS profession, who shall superintend the
erection Of SAID buildings, and VINO shall receive
such compensation may be agreed upon in
advance for his services. not exceeding 2 per
cent. OF l50,oO The question upon the repeal
of the section referred to the commission rs
by vote OF II to 10, rs follows: Aves-Bed-
ford, Brundage, Coy, Dean, Downing, Hartmann,
Roller, Pearson, Rechweiu, Thalman, Weaver
and Yoke. Nays Bryce, Caylor, Cole, Egger,
Fultz, Harold, Morrison, Pritchard, Stout and
Ward.
motion introduced by Mr. Futz, directing
the city civil engineer 10 advertise for bids for
the erection of a stone wall tor the protection OF
the west bank of P0gue's run between Catherine
and Merrill streets, referred to the commit
tee on streets and alleys,
Mr.. Roller introduced resolution directing
the street commissioner to repair all streets
and sidewalks damaged by the overflow of
Pogue's run between Washington and Michigan
streets. The resolution was referred to the board
Of public improvements
Upon the recommendation of the committee
on bridges the Council directed the street com
missioner 10 rebuild the bridge over Pogue's
run on Davidson street.
motion that the Citizens Street Railway
Company he ordered to construct line of rail
way along certain streets and avenues upon
which the new company have signIhed their in
tentiOn to build lines was lost by IA OF IL to
10, aud the Council then adjourned