The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-25

tain portion Of that strip of land known
- the Cedar river rignt-oz-way Ter TIE
purpose OF Transmission Of electric cur
rent
Be it ordained BY the city Of Seattle as
follows:
Section L That there be and hereby IL
xranisd TO William 7. Baker. has repre-
sentatives. heirs and asssgns. . franchise
70 erect maintain and uss poles for tia
support OF wires Ia. over. upon and along
that portion of that tract 81 land known
n the Cedar river right-of-way. between
the south Boundary line OF section q. OF
township "A north, OF range east. and
Fourteenth Avenue south ~ tts insersec-
ton With College street In the city Of
Seattle
See q That said grantee shall erect said
poles In sucn part Of said riSst-of-way and
shall string said wires in such manner
a. may Be prescribed by the board OF pub
change position OF said poles and change.
alter or adjust said wires to whatever ex-
tent and In whatever manner may be re-
oaired By the board of public works. and
methods of transmission as viii prevent
any damage whatsoever from happening
or occurring 10 the property OF the city OF
Seattle In and along said franchise. or to
the person. life or property OF any per-
sons wnomsoever lawfully occupying or
being within or upon said righi--of-way.
Sec J. That the said grantee, before
erecting any poles on any part OF said
rtGht-of-way. shall. In q manner sansfae-
tory to the board OF public works. clear
such & strip. grub such q strip and make
are required in the city specifications to
be done and made on other similar por-
tions OF said nghtrof-way
Sec. 4. That the city OF Seattle shall
land In. over aad across which said wires
may be strung and shah have the same
rights az though this franchise had never
been granted.
at all times, have the right to use the
poles of said grantee for the purpose OF
str1nging the wires Of any telephone lines
used in connection with the city lighting
or waterworks or for the etrfnging OF any
wires used In connection with the police
patrol and IRE alarm system OF said city,
and proper space and facilities Tor the
stringins Of said wires shall be furnished
Sec. 6. That at whatever time and to
whatever extent. any portions OF this
right-of-way may be or become tncorpor-
ated within the limits OK the city of Seat
Their action or declaration by the city coun-
ell, such portion Of said right-of-way
shall. in all parts. fan under and be sub
ject to all the provisions and covenants OF
Ordinance No. 1852, entitled AN ordi-
nance granting TO William 7. Baker. his
representatives. heirs and assigns, the
right, privilege. authority and franchise
to erect. construct and maintain poles and
wires, over. along and across the streets.
avenues anc alleys OF the city of Seattle.
and to construct conduits therein. Tor the
purpose Of the transmission. distribution
and sale Of electric current for electric
power. heat and light and for any other
purpose for which electricity may be used"
This grant shall cease and determine at
the same date at or upon which the IRAN
chise granted under said Ordinance No.
1899 shall cease and determine.
Sec. I. That the said grantee. his repre-
sentatives. heirs and assigns, by his ac-
- r. t. fwaS .t,3 1.-z~ FDD
himself. his representatives heirs ana as
signs. to protect and save harmless the
city of Seattle from all claims. actions or
damages OF every kind and description
which may accrue to or be suffered by any
person or persons by reason oe any de-
fectivs construction or maintenance or
improper occupation of said right-of-way
or by reason of the negligent operation by
said grantee his representatives, heirs or
assigns, OF his wires OF poles or appurte-
nances In said right-of-way; and, in case
suit or action Is commenced against said
city for damages arising out OF. or by rea-
son Of such construction or maintenance
or improper occupation or negligent oper-
alton. said grantee. his representatives.
heirs or assigns. will. upon notice to him
or them. Of the commencement OF said ac-
ton. defend the same at his or their sole
cost and expense, and. In case Judgment
shall be rendered against the city of Seat
fy said Judgment within ninety tsol days
after the said suit or action shall have
been finally determined. If determined ad-
versely to said city.
wilsuily violate or fail TO comply with any
provision OF this grant for ninety (a0)
days after notice from the board of pub
lie works, or shall wflfully and unrea-
sonabiy neglect or fail TO comply with any
notice given to said grantee under the
provisions of this grant, he shall forfeit
all right hereunder. and this grant may
be revoked and annulled by the city couu.
Gil.
And the grant OF the franchise. right
and privilege herein made shall be subject
TO the right Of the city council at any
time hereafter to repeal. change or modi-
fy said grant. If the franchise granted
hereby IL not operated in accordance with
the provisions hereof or a, all; and this
provision is intended as a reservation OF
the right OF the city council to so repeal
amend or modify this ordinance in ac-
cordance with the requirements OF the
charter Of the city OF Seattle.
This grant shall not become operative
until said grantee shall have flied with
thu city clerk a written acceptance OF all
the terms and conditions thereof. and shall
be void IL such acceptance shall not be
flied within one month after the adoption
thereof
Wherever In this ordinance the term
grantee Is used, IL shall be held and
understood To stand for and represent
William r. Baker, said grantee, his rep
resentatiyes. heirs and assigns.
Sec 9. That this ordinance shall take
effect and be In force from ana after its
passage and approval. If approved by the
mayor. otherwise IL shall take effect at
IRE time when 1t shan become law. ae-
aordlng to the provisions of the city
charter.
Date OF first publication December q.
1898.
THE CITY OF sEATTi.E-DEPART-
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