10 REPORT OF THE 



Your Committee, acting in conjunction with the chief 

 engineer and superintendent, on the condition and essential 

 needs of the parks, beg leave to 



REPORT : 



That they have given the matter intrusted to them thorough 

 and careful consideration. 



As the result of their deliberations, the}- herewith submit 

 their report with accompanying estimates. 



First, as to Construction — There appears a considerable extent 

 of unimproved and also unfinished areas — notably the Plaza 

 street, and that portion lying between Third and Ninth streets 

 — on the Ninth avenue side. There is as well the requirement 

 of structures which, if provided, would inure to the comfort 

 and safety of visitors. 



Second, us to Reconstruction — The free and continuous use of 

 the parks and parkways by the public, since their completion, 

 has worn out a considerable portion of the original plant ; 

 while, by reason of the limited appropriations for maintenance 

 of the same, they are at present in such condition that unless 

 immediate relief is provided the outlay required for the pre- 

 servation will be largely in excess of that which a present 

 judicious expenditure could restore and perfect. 



A considerable area of the walks are in need of immediate 

 repair. The same is true of the structures. Then, the planta- 

 tions, provided in part for immediate effect, urgently need 

 attention, especially the preservation of such as are not already 

 past recuperation. 



A large number of trees on the parkway should be replaced 

 by vigorous substitutes, and the remainder should have ample 

 sustentation. 



Furthermore, your Committee are of the opinion that an 

 annual appropriation of $197,500 for maintenance, with $50,000 



