REPORT OF THE 



This is particularly the case with regard to that portion of 

 the Park lying along- Ninth avenue, from Third to Fifteenth 

 street, forming the southeasterly boundary of the Twenty- 

 second Ward, and contiguous to the Eighth Ward of this city. 



The commpletion of this work, in accordance with the 

 original design of the Park, would greatly aid in assuring a 

 deservedly high character for the contiguous property. It 

 would invite improvements inuring to the benefit of the city, 

 while it would secure an ample return to its treasury, many 

 times in excess of the outlay, through the increased assessable 

 value of the property thus improved. 



In regard to the policy of selling the remainder of the east 

 side lands, it has not been thought desirable to dispose of 

 them pending the litigation which the city is now pressing to 

 an issue as fast as practicable. 



For the details of the work we refer you to the accompany- 

 ing report of the Chief Engineer and Superintendent. 



Respectfully, 



JOHN GIBB, 



President. 



