Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-02
fee Of 10000, making q total deduc-
tion from his original estimate Of fffg.


fee Of 10000, making total deduc-
ton from his origipafestimate Of ftfy-
one thousand three hundred and forty
dollars, TO say nothing Of the addi-
tiohal cost Of substituting stone for
brick.
In making this opposition we did
only our duty. Ii was clearly before us.
The Council did not heed our protest
therefore we can, with confidence, look
to an impartial Council and com.
munity TO be exonerated as committee
from all blame that may exist because
of the long delay in consumating the
desire for new City Hall.
The committee are deeply sensible OF
the important duties confided to them,
and have ever been anxious to discharge
those duties faithfully. They are alo
aware Of the fact, and appreciate it, that
our people. for many reasons, are
anxious to see the work OF building the
hall begun and prosecuted, and the long
delays are calculated to provoke impa-
tience; and yet we must claim that from
the facts set forth in this report giving
the history of the work that the COM
mittee is in no way responsible for the
two years wasted on the Myers plan
and the extra expense incurred thereby.
Having been placed in the hands of MIR.
Myers we were compelled to give him
full time and opportunity to demon
strste that his building could or could
not be brought within the amount, other
wise he would have looked to the city
for damages on account Of the rejection
OF his plans, as we had no right to re-
ject until his efforts clearly failed to
secure competent builder to construct
in accordance with the terms set forth.
The committee appreciated the posi-
tion in which they were placed, and
acted at every step in full accord with
the advice of the City Attorney there
fore, whilst the committee felt conf
dent that time was being wasted-espe-
cially after the first bidding failed-by
the continued efforts of Mr.. Myers to
secure one who would erect the build
ing for an amount within 100000,
yet We know that it was essential that
not one day should be taken from him
that he might claim as necessary to his
success in fulfilling his assurances.
Full time was gwen hun. He made the
second call and when it was demon
stIated beyond doubt that the build
ing under his plans could not be erected
for the amount, the committee promptly
recommended their rejection by the
Council. We could do neither more nor
less.
We are aware Of the fact, and We
hope it will be borne in mind by others
in the Council, that in the prosecution
of this work mutual obligations exist,
ard those obligations must be respected
or loss to the yiolators must be the re-
suit.
In conclusion, permit US to say the
plans and specifications are in the hand
of Wait & Cutter for correction, AMI
they are being urged on by every means
in our power to complete them as early
as possible. They are furnishing pen
ell sketches as they progress, to be ap-
proved or corrected. These sketches
meet with prompt attention by the
Board. 1t is impossible for an estimate
to be made Of the cost, or the work of
building commenced until the details
are finished. So soon as they are fin
ished and are accepted by the commit
tee they will, at the earliest day, ascer-
tain the cost and report the same to the
Council.
We have every reason to believe that
they will be presented in an acceptable
form on or before the lst of March.
We herewith submit tho committees
financial statement:
STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS AND EN-
PENDITUREs ON ACCOUNT OF NEW CITY
HALL.
Appropriations. $4,000 90
Expenditures:
Purchase OF Tupper
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