Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-19
H0vJcn az SAM o. 1NAScUSeu
80 HAV GAS rtrNs.

To Who 1t May Concern:
Notice Is hereby given that e. An RosPpG apG
Of Supervisors Of the County OF Impe-
rial for a certain franchise granting
fos of aspe psroa tS lay az 1 S o years aao
maintain a system of gas pipes under
and along the public roads and high.
imperial, hereinafter mentioned, and
that it is proposed by said Board OF
Supervisors, to offer for sale and grant grant
matter mentioned. Said franchise is
described as follows. to wit:
and for period of Atty ana 800 years 70
maintain a system of gas pipes and
roads and highways within that part
of the County Of Imperial, state Of
California, particularly described as
Bounded on the south by the inter
national boundary line between the
public Of Mexico, and the same being
the. south line of the County of Inn
perial, California, bounded on the west
on the. north by the third standard
parallel line of the United States gov
ernment r surveys in said county, bound
said county excepting thereupon the
areas embracing Incorporated cities.
period. to furnish and distribute gas
through said pipes and pipe lines to
AZ AZ the territory adjacent to said pipe
collect rents, tolls and charges for the
gas so furnished.
That the terms and conditions upon
| for sale and granted are as follows,
and the grantee Of said franchise or
ten acceptance of the terms and condi-
nons p, hereof with the Clerk of tho
within thirty days after the passage 81
the ordinance granting the same.
That the manner of constructing all
nected Herewith. the place where such
to be placed in or erected on such
highways, and the manner Of Install
and the materials used therefor shall
be at all times subject to the approval
visors having charge of the district
where such pipe lines or, other appli-
ances are situated; and all obstructions
placed in said highways and public
places, under this franchise, shall be
removed, and all dangerous and defect
j i've constructions shall be reconstructed
of Supervisors may so require.
That hat said aid FRANCHISE az shall be subject
ditch and ca canal 1S owners err 1 Who fISafs may be-
roads or part Of sush pubc
privileges conferred by said Franchise
shall be so used by the grantee thereof
and assigns that no injury shall be
caused to such prior users and occu-
pants.
That all pipes laid under this fran
beneath the surface of the road or
highway.
construction and laying. of pipes for
furnishing gas under said franchise the
sum of 100000 within one year after
the granting Of said franchise.
That the work of constructing said
system OF pipes shall be commenced
within 3 months, from and after the
be completed within three (3) years
thereafter. and if not so commenced
and completed said franchise shall be
That the grantee of said franchise
and assigns shall during the life Of
Imperial, in lawful money of the United
States, two per cent of the gross an
nual receipts of such grantee, and his
from the use, operation or possession
Of said franehiss. No percentage shall
ing the date Of said franchise, but
thereafter such percentage shall be
payable annually.
grantee of said franchise. and of his
or its SUCCESSORS or assigns to file
years from the date of the granting of
SAID franchise, and at the expiration OF
ment verified by the oath Of said grant
ee or his or its successors or assigns,
or by the oath of the manager or pre-
siding officer Of said grantee, or his
or ITS successors or assigns, showing in
detail the total gross receipts and gross
earnings collected OF received by said
assigns during the preceding twelve
months for the furnishing and distri-
button of gas through any part OF the
system for the construction and opera
tion of which said franchise is granted
and within ten days after the time for
fling the aforesaid statement it shall
|
or its successors or assigns to pay to
. of Imperial the aggregate sum Of the
said percentage upon the amount OF
ne me gross annual receipts arising from
franchise. and If the amount paid is
5 Incorrect In the judgment of said Board
S of Supervisors, they may order the pay
ment of such additional sum as they
may find due hereunder, and IL not paid
the same may be collected by suit. And
any neglect, omission or refusal by
said grantee or its successors or as
signs to file said verified statement, or
TO pay the said percentage OF the said
:. gross annual receipts at. the times o.
snail ipso facto work the forfeiture of
said franchise and of all rights there
I under: to the County of Imperial.
Notice. is also hereby given that
at the office Of said Board Of supervis1 G1I1ysu
Sr Of he qg 18th to dag 40 Of So
vember, 1912. That the bids received
e VII. VII be opened at that time; that all
" stated sum, in gold coin Of the United
States; and that the, franchise will be
persoR FRI rm sod or ard to h
4 make the highest cash bid therefor;
provided s.fG Gply that at the time Of
represented, may bid for. said fran
ef less seaed haP bG 5Sn
and that said bid so made may be
raised not less than ten per cent by
a any, other responsible bidder, and said
= said franchise shall be struck off, sold
/. and awarded by, said Board of Super
: gold coin of the United States
: Each sealed bid must be accompanied
g with cash, or certified check. payable
y OF imperial, for the full amount of said
bId, and no sealed bid will be con3id-
J. cred unless said cash or. check is en-
o closed herewith; and the successful
bidder must deposit at least ten per
: cent Of the amount Of his bid with
, Franchise will be struck struck off OTTO to him him
and if he shall fail to make such de
posit imm ediately. his bid will not be
and said franchise will then and there
be again offered for sale to the bidder
: who shall make the highest cash bid
therefor, subject to the same conditions
as 70 deposit as above mentioned. Said
8 procedure will be had until said fran
chise Is STRUCK OH, SOld and awarded
to bidder who shall make the neces-
3 sary deposit of at least ten per cent
provided. Said successful bidder shall
deposit with the County Clerk within
Itwenty-four hours after the acceptance
of his bid the remaining ninety pei
3 cent of the amount thereof, and in case
ne or 1t fails to do SO, then the said
deposit heretofore made, will be for
3 feited, and the award of said franchise
3 will be void, and said franchise will
3 then and there, by said Board of Su-
8 the highest bidder therefor, in the same
8 manner and under the same restrictions
Q as hereinbefore provided, and in cas-,
3 said bidder fails to deposit with the
8 County Clerk the remaining ninety per
3 cent of his bid within twenty-four
9 hours after its acceptance, the aware
b to him of said franchise will he SCI