Arizona republican., 1893-05-24

SECTION l. That J. NJ. Gardiner, his successors or assigns, are granted by this Ordinance the right of way though and upon the streets, sidewalks, alleys and public grounds of the said city of Phoenix, for the purpose of therein and there. on erecting, maintaining and using all necessary poles of wood, iron or other suitable material, and the necessary wires and fixtures successfully to operate and use a system of electric lights and power within the said city of Phoenix, provided that such use of such grounds, streets. alleys and sidewalks be made with the least practicable inconveni- -nee 10 the inhabitants of said city; that such excavations be guarded by barricades whenever necessary and light at night, and said sidewalks, pavements, str sets, alleys, lanes and public grounds to oe put, by and at the ex- pense of the grantee of assigns, in AS good con ditiOn as before, and with the least practicable delay, and snail save the said city from any and all damage to persons or property resulting by reason of said excavations.
 SECTION II.
 The poles to be erected by the said J. M Gar diner, his successors or assigns, are to be placed at such distance from the sidewalk curb as may be directed by the said common council.
 SECTION III.
 In consideration of this franchise. J. M Gar diner. his successors or assigns, shall furnish free of charge for the first five years after the granting of this franchise for the purpose of lighting the City Hall building, Jail and Engine House building thirty sixteen-candle power in candescent lights. After the expiration of five years from the granting of this franchise the said J. M. Gardiner, his successors or assigns, shall furnish free of charge fifty sixteen candle power incandescent lights to be used ia light. ing said City Hall building, Jail and Engine House building if needed in the judgment of the Comm In Council, such lights to be placed in the buildings as the council may di- rect: lights to be run all night of deemed by the city council to be necessary( should said J. all night lights. Said lights to be furnished to said city as soon as the plant is in operation and lights are being furnished to consumers.
 SECTION ".
 At any time hereafter when public need re- quires it or business will justify it, the said J. Nj. Gardiner, his succ .ssors or assigns shall have the privilege under this Ordinance of ex- tending said light and power system in any di- rection throughout any of the additions to the city of Ph9nix that shall hereafter become part of the corporate limits of said city and the franchise and privilege under this ordin. ance shall extend to said additions.
 SECTION V.
 The right to construct said Electric Light and Power works is granted upon the express condition that work shall be commenced with in thirty days after this ordinance sh all go into effect and be completed and in operation with in six months from the granting of this fran chise.
 SECTION VI.
 All additional lights needed by the said city will be furnished by the grantee or assigns at reduction of 25 per cent below the price charged consumers. The lights shall be six. teen candle power and shall be supplied said city wheu said plant shall be in operation.
 SECTION VII.
 The said J. Nj. Gardiner. his successors or assigns, as one of the conditions upon which this franchise is granted shall reimburse the city of PbGnix for all damages of whatever kind or nature which may arise out of the con struction or operation tf said franchise or plant; ano should the city be sued for any cause leading out of the construction or opera tion of this franchise or plant the sad J. Nj. Gardiner, his successors or assigns, shall de fend said suit and pay all costs and damages arising therefrom.