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REPORT OF THE 



condemn and appraise the value of the property not having yet 

 made its report. The Department, however, is in occupation of 

 the property, under the law of 1896, and the work of construction 

 is in progress. 



There have been expended $94,182.52, of which $74,396.09 were 

 for construction, and $19,786.43 for expenses. Of the latter sum 



STARTING THE EXTENSION OF THE EASTERN PARKWAY. 



$2,406.45 were expended in 1895, leaving the expenditure for 

 1896 $17,379.98, representing fees of attorneys, agents' commis- 

 sions and incidental expenses. 



The balance left for purchase and construction amounts to 

 $[,105,817.48. 



There has been realized from the sale of houses to owners the 

 sum of $3,5 1 5, and upon the awards being made the Department, 

 by an arrangement with owners unable to pay for their property, 

 will receive $1,145. 



