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MINUTES

OF THE

PARK BOARD

OF THE

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS

OF THE

CITY OF NEW YORK

FOR THE

YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1929

Commissioner WALTER R. HERRICK (President), Manhattan JOSEPH P. HENNESSY, Bronx JAMES J. BROWNE, Brooklyn JAMES BUTLER, Queens JOHN J. O'ROURKE, Richmond WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary TilE BEACON PRESS~ INC., NEW YORK

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31 2001-30-B.P. INDEX

PAGE Acunta, S. & Co. Bid received ...... 137 Adikes, J. & L. Bid accepted. (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 65 Albany Stone Renovating & Preserving Co. Bid received ...... 150 Almirall & Co. Bids received ...... ll2,134 Altman Plumbing Co. Bid received ...... 35 Amendments- Adding provision K1 to Sec. 18, Art. I, of the Ordinances, Rules and Regulations of the Park Dept. City of N. Y ...... 105,109 Adding Sec. 7a to Article II of Ordinances, Rules and Regulations of the Park Dept. City of New york...... 55 Ameri'can Institute of Park Executives, Convention invitation. Resolution.... 136 American Fence Construction Co. Bid received...... 86 Anchor Post Fence Co. Bids received ...... '" .31, 54, 72, 74, 86 Artistic Metal & Roofing Co. Bid received...... 38 Art Metal Construction Co. Bids received...... 130, 134 Ascher Engineering & Construction Co. Extensions of time...... 49,114 Astoria Heating Co. Bid received...... 84 Atlas Fence Co. Bids received ...... 31, 54,62, 74, 86, 119

B Baker, R. H. & Co. Bid received...... III Baker Smith & Co. Bid received...... III Balaban-Gordon Co., Inc. Bids received.: ...... 15, 58,84,104, 112, 118, 137, 154 Banks & Goshen. Bid received...... 62 Barasch & Diamond. Bids received .....,...... 36, 62 Deposit forfeited ...... 13 Extension of time ...... 17 Barney & Co. Bids received...... 58, 62 Bay Ridge Cast Stone Co. Bid recei'ved...... 157 Beaty, Amos L., Chairman Report Committee, Met. Park Conference...... 129 Beckwith, Charles D., Inc. Bids received .. 38,40,43, (2)58,67,98, 112,113, 133, ISS, 163 Bellis Wire Works, Inc. Bid received...... 31 Bendel, J. & Co. Bid received...... 137 Benson, Walter. Bid received...... 145 Bergen, John H., Chief Clerk, Bronx Park Dept...... 47,49 Berger, The Manufacturing Co., (Van Dorn). Bid received...... 98 Bernstein, Paul & Son. Bids received...... 84, 113 Bersin-Rommeng Corporation. Bid received...... 22 Billhorz, Henri X. Bid received...... 35 Billingsley, Logan, Bronx-Westchester Committee, Met. Park Conference.... 124 Bizzigatti', Alfonse. Bid received ...... 145 Blake, foseph J. Bid received...... 15 Bids accepted, (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 60, 65,115, 120, 158 Blake, Thomas M., Inc. Extensi'ons of time ...... 28, 88, 120, 137 Blank Contract Supply Co. Bid received...... 157 Booth Construction Co. Bids received ...... 146, 154, ISS Borough Asphalt Co. Bid received...... 130 Boylan, Dr. William A., Associ'ate Supt. Schools, Conference...... 49 Braun, J., CO. Bids received ...... , ...... 84, 92, (2) 161 Breen, Michael P. Bid received...... 18 Brennan, Joseph L. Extensions of time ...... •...... 93, 96,161 Brennan, P. J. & Son. Bid received...... 111 Bronx Asphalt Corporation. Bids received...... 41,67

BRONX (Park Department)- Botanical Gardens, Electrical Wiring, extension of time...... 17 iii iv Il'\DEX

PAGE Bridge, Boston Road & Bronx River. Contract awarded...... 1 Bronx & Pelham Parkway, Heavy Traffic Surface. Bids received...... 66 Contract awarded ...... 68 Bronx River Parkway, repairing portion. Bids received...... 153 Contract awarded ...... 158 Claremont Park, permanent walks. Bids received...... 7 Contract awarded ...... 13 Concrete benches (Joyce Kilmer & McCombs Dam Parks). Bids received 149 Bids rejected ...... 156 Crotona Park, tennis courts. Bids received...... 26 Contract awarded ...... 30 Grand Boulevard Park Lands. Tree pits, etc. Bids rejected...... 2 J ames Lyons Park, general improvement. Bids received...... 100 Contract awarded ...... 105 Comfort station. Bids received...... 142 Contract awarded ...... ~...... 162 Joyce Kilmer Park, pipe rail fence. Contract awarded...... 2 Tree pits, top soil, etc. Bids rejected...... 2 Bids received ...... 7 Contract awarded ...... 13 McCombs Dam Park, athletic field. Bids received...... 26 Contract awarded ...... 30 Extension, grading, etc. Bids received...... 18 Contract awarded ...... 20 Tennis Courts. Bids received...... 92 Contract awarded ...... 96 Mosholu Golf Links, golf house and comfort station. Bids received...... 118 Plumbing, etc. Bids received...... 118 Heating, etc. Bids received...... 118 Park roads and parkways, repairs. Bids received ...... " .. . 42 Contract awarded ...... 44 St. Mary's Park, chain wire fence. Contract awarded ..... '" ...... 2 Van Cortlandt Park. Bridle path. Bids received...... 37 Contract awarded...... 44 Bridle path, second section. Bids received...... 62 Contract awarded ...... 64 Chain link fence, golf course. Bids received...... 118 Contract awarded ...... 127 Zoological Park. Flying cage. Bids received...... 157 Contract awarded ...... 162

BROOKLYN (Park Department)- Betsy Head Playground. Base ball and handball grounds. Bids received 79 Contract awarded ...... 116 Botanical Gardens, library stacks. Bids received...... 133 Contract awarded ...... 162 New cabi"nets. Bids received ...... 130 Contract awarded ...... 137 Bushwick Park and Playground. Construction. Bids received...... 153 Contract awarded ...... 158 Award rescinded...... 162 Bids rejected ...... 162 City Park, improvement of. Bids received...... 92 Contract awarded ...... 96 Dyker Beach Park, playgrounds. Bids received...... 94 Contract awarded ...... 97 Eastern Parkway, North Traffic Road, repaving. Bids received...... 153 Contract awarded ...... 158 Fort Greene Park, restoration. Bids received ...... 153 Contract awarded ...... 159 Gravesend Park, completi"on of. Bids received...... 79 Contract awarded ...... " ...... , . . 89 Handball courts, various parks. Bids received...... 92 Contract awarded ...... 96 Fort Greene and Betsy Head Playgrounds. Bids received...... 161 Bids rejected ...... 164 INDEX. v

PAGE Highland Park, walk improvement. Bids "received...... 152 Contract awarded ...... 159 Lincoln Park, cement walks. Bids received...... 66 Contract awarded ...... 69 Lincoln Road, improvement of. Bids received...... 66 Contract awarded ...... 69 Lincoln Terrace Playground. Bids received...... 79 Contract awarded ...... 85 McKinley Park and Playground. Bids received...... 124 Contract awarded ...... 131 Montgomery & Co. Extension of time...... 61 Ocean Parkway, cycle path. Bids received...... 157 Bids rejected ...... '.' ...... 158 Improvement, East Traffic Road. Bids received ...... " ...... 31 Contract awarded ...... 33 Improvement, East Traffic Road. Bids received...... 79 Contract awarded ...... 116 Parkside Avenue, reconstruction. Bids received...... 142 Contract awarded ...... 148 Park Circle, etc., repairing road areas. Bids received...... 133 Contract awatded ...... 135 Prospect Park, east drive, embeIIishment. Bids received...... 145 Widening. Bids received...... 142 Contract awarded ...... 148 Elephant house. Bids received ...... 161 Contract awarded ...... 162 Picnic house grounds. Bids received...... 94 Contract awarded ...... 96 Southwest section, improvement of. Bids received...... 79 Contract awarded ...... 89 Seaside Park, fences, etc. Bids received...... 153 Contract awarded ...... 158 Shore Road, concrete benches. Bids received...... 79 Concrete awarded ...... 88 Improvement, Oliver St., south. Bids received...... 51 Contract awarded ...... 55 Sunset Park, tennis courts, fences, etc. Bids received...... 79 Contract awarded ...... 116 Unnamed playground, No.7. Improvement of. Bids receIved...... 66 ~tg~ :e~:i~:g ...... :::::::: ...... :: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 1~4 Contract awarded ...... • , . . • • • . . . • •• 131 No.8, improvement of. Bids received...... 111 Contract awarded ...... 147 Vanderbilt Ave., Grand Army Plaza, repaving. Bids received...... 106 Contract awarded ...... 109 Zoo, Prospect Park, paddocks. Bids received ...... ,. 153 Contract awarded ...... 159 Brooklyn AIcatraz Asphalt Co. Bids received, 32, 51, 67, 107, 131, (2) 142, (2) 143, 153 Brown, Andrew. BId received...... 63 Brown, Edward Fisher, Director Diphtheria Prevention Commission, Health Department ...... 35 Browne, James J., Brooklyn Park Commissioner. Suggesting Police CalI- Boxes in smalI parks...... 16,36 Cooperation, Diphtheria Prevention ...... 36 Concerning title to parks and playgrounds...... 121 Committee Long Island Park Problems, Met. Park Conference...... 129 Brugei Construction Co. Bids received ...... (2)4, (2) 12, 38, 70, 72, 146 Brusstar Construction Co., Inc. Bids received .... 39, 41,43, 58, 67, 98, 112, 113, 133, 155 BuonielIo, John. Bids received ...... 96, 124 Burgevin, Julius V., landscape architect. Park Executive Convention...... 141 Burke, James J. Bid received...... 119 Burnside Contracting Co. Bid received ...... 26 Butler, James, Park Commissioner, Queens. L. 1. Parks Committee. Met. Park Conference. Diphtheria Prevention...... 36 Park Executive's Convention ...... 141 Police caIl boxes, smaIl parks...... 36 vi I~DEX. c PAGE Cal brook CO. Bid received...... 126 Capasso, Anthony. Bids received ...... (2) 8, 18, 26, 38, 63, 92, 100, 151 Caperell, William A. Bid received...... 145 Carbloc Paving Corporation. Bids received ...... , ...... 141,142 Carlin, The P. J., Construction Co. Bids received ...... 111,112 Casalino, Samuel. Bid received...... 58 Cauldwell, M. J. Bids received ...... 46, 47, 111, 112 Cavanagh Brothers. Bids accepted. (Dept. of Purchase)...... 58 Extension of time ...... 93 Cavanagh Construction Co. Bids received ...... 24, 93, 161 . Extension of time ...... " ...... '" ...... 162 Chelsea Fuel Co. Extension of time ...... " . 27 Chrystie, The, Cornice & Skylight Works, Inc. Bid received...... 38 Clark, J. H., Inc. Bid accepted. (Dept. of Purchase)...... 52 Cleveland, The Trinidad Paving Co. Bid received...... 75 Colgan Contracting Co. Bids received ...... 47, 58, (2) 80 Col han Co., Inc. Bid received...... 22 Colonial Sand & Stone Co. Extension of time...... 32 Colon, George, Construction Co. Bids received ...... 111, 112 Columbia Construction Co. Bids received ...... , ..... , ...... 139, 146, lSI, 155, 157 Concrete Construction Co. Bid received ...... , . . 4 Concrete Corporation, C. V. G. Bid received ..... , ...... , ...... 58 Connor Brothers. Bids received ...... (3 )4,8, (2) 12, 13,24,38,46 Extensions of time ...... (2)55, 88, 159 Contracting & Construction Co. Bid received...... 119 Construction Co. of Staten Island. Bid received...... 63 Corning, Thomas J. Bids received...... 58,59 Corporation Counsel, Charles Horowitz, Acting. Opinion on bid withdrawal 151 Craner, A. L., Secretary Conference Park officials and Associations...... (2) 129 Cranford Co. Bids received ...... 32,67,134, (2)142, (2)143,153 Crawford Co., T. J. Bids received ...... 58,67, 107 C. & W. Construction Co. Bids received ...... 111, 112,118 Cyclone Fence Co. Bids received ...... 31, 73, 74, 84, 87

D D'Ambrosio, Joseph. Bids received ...... 80, 82, 92, 93,150 Del Balso, Michael. Bids received...... 18, 100 Diebitsch, Emil, Inc. Bids received ...... 111, 112 Dierks Heating Co. Bids received...... 84, 104 Di Geronimo, Alfred. Bids received ...... 12, 66, 72,76,119, 156,161 Di Menna, I. Bids received ...... " ...... , .. , .. , ..... '" ... ,. . 21,46 Diphtheria Prevention Conference. Park Department cooperatron...... 35 Dippel, William T., Inc. Bids received ...... (2)4, 5,8, 12 Extension of time ...... ,., ...... , ...... ,...... 135 Di Romas, John. Bids received...... 8,9,21 Di Roma, Tony. Bids received ...... 8, 9, 21, 125, 135, 145, (2) 146, 154, (2) ISS, 156 Bid accepted (Dept. of Purchase) ...... , ...... , . . . . 53 Extension of time ...... ,...... 156 Opinion on withdrawal of bid...... 152 Dempsey, James C. Bid received...... 125 Downing, John J. Supervisor of Recreation, Brooklyn Park Dept...... 47,49 Downer, Jay, Cha.irman, Bronx-Westchester Committee, Met. Park Conference 129 Conference Park officials and Associations...... 128 Down Town Club, Park Board Meeting...... 1 Park Protective Association, Conference...... 1 Duff, Charles B. Bid received...... 84

E Eastern Bronze & Wire Works. Bid received...... 31 East River Mill & Lumber Co. Bids accepted. (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 68, 76, 98, 164 Extensions of time ...... , " ...... 32, 76, 98, 141 INDEX. vii

PAGE Empire Heating Co. Bids received ...... 111 Equipment & Supply Co., Inc. Bid received ...... 98 Bid accepted (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 146 Estey Brothers Co. Bid received ...... ; ...... , ..•...•....•...... 31 Estimate and Apportionment, Board of. Resolution allocating $6,000,000.00 from available funds for park and playground acquisition ...... 55 Evergreen Construction Co. Bid received ...... 5 Ever Ready Iron Works, Inc. Bids received ...... 31,62 Explosive Chemical Co. Bid accepted. (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 60 Extension of time ...... " ...... " ...... 1 Extensions of time- Manhattan ...... 40, 74, 88, 93 Bronx ...... 17, (2)93,131 Brooklyn ...... , ...... 16, (2)33,61, (2) 140 Queens ...... (2)55, 91,117 Richmond ...... 93 Department of Purchase ...... (3)1, (2)2,17, (3)27, (5)28, (4)32,36, (3)41, (2)61, 64, 68, 86, (2)88, 93, 108, 109, (2) 120, 135, 150, 156, 158

F Farbman, H. Bid received...... 104 Fass, N. Bids received ...... 118, 137, (2)142, 154 Fay, The J. A. & Egan Co. Bid received...... "ISO Federal Ornamental Iron Works. Bid received...... 62 Ferben Construction Co. Bids received...... 94,96 Fern Iron Works. Bid received...... •...... 62 Fittinger, J. E. & H. H. Bid accepted, (Dept. of Purchase)...... 68 Extension of time ...... 99 Fleming & Sheppard. Bids received ...... (3)5, 8, 18, 19,27, 28, 47, 94, 98, 106, 108, 146 Foley & Pizzo. (Pizzo & Foley). Bids re<;eived ...... (2)66, 70, (2)72, (2)80, 81, 82, 83, 85, 92, 93, 95, 97, 114, 125 Extension of time ...... 69 Fontana, G. & Sons. Bid received ...... '" ...... 137 Ford Motor Co. Bids accepted. (Dept. of Purchase) ...... " .50,52,53,60,61 Fox, J. Bid received .... , ... " ...... '" 38 Fox, John M. Bid accepted. (Dept. of Purchase)...... 52 Bids received ...... 8,47,66,96 Extensions of time ...... 17, 28,115 Fox Reynolds Co. Bids received...... 54, 125 Fremd, Charles, Tree Expert. Confering on tree preservation ...... " G Freudlait Construction Co. Bids received ...... 84, 104, 112, 118

G Gaffney Construction Corporation. Bid received...... 41 Gagliardo, N. & Son. Bid received ...... , '" ...... 156 General Contracting & Engineering Co. Bid received...... 63 General Fire Proofing Co. Bids received ...... 98, 130, 134 Gerace, Brothers & Castagna. Bids received...... 15,161 Gibbs, Maxwell, Corporation. Bids received...... 111 Gibney, Eugene c., Director of Extension Activities, Board of Education...... 49 Gibson, George S. & Co. Bid received...... 111 Gifford Construction Co. Bids received ...... (2)5, 9,13,39 Giles, The Drilling Corporation. Bid received...... 12 Gillis & Geoghegan. Bids received ...... 111,134 Gilman, A. Bid received...... 38 Gu.Jing, M. M. Bids received ...... 111,113 Golddreyer, B. Bids received...... (2) 119 Goldsmith, Abraham. Bids received., ...... 82, 84,151,157 Extension of time .. ;...... 146 Goldsmith, Fred. Bids received ...... 31, 46, 59, 95, 97, 100, 118 Good, E. S. Bid received...... 47 Gottlieb Iron Works, Inc. Bids received ...... 72, 139, 147 VIII INDEX.

PAGE Graf, James A. Bid received ...... ' ...... 113 Grant, M. J. Bid received ...... 157 Graves-Quinn Corporation. Bid received ...... 15 Gross, Mr. Frederick H. Representing Commissioner O'Rourke in Diphtheria Prevention Conference ...... 35 Greenpoint Wire Works Co. Bid received ... ,...... 31 Greene, H. B. Bid received...... 74 Bid accepted. (Dept. of Purchase)...... 85 Greene-Wolf Co. Extensions of time ...... , ...... , 27,41 Guardian Fence Co. Bids received ...... , .... '" ...... 31, 54, 73,87,119 Guiders & Lasala. Bids received ...... 111, 112

H Hall, T. F., Inc. Bid received...... 111 Halpern, N. Bid recei'ved ...... , 119 Hand, Paul J. & Co. Bids received ...... 31, 62,66, 73, 80, 81, 82, 83, (2)92, 93, 95, 97, 101, 114, (2) 126, (2) 155 Hanke & Gordon Co. Bids received...... 9 Hasco Construction Co. Bids received...... 8, 66 Hazel, A. M., Inc. Bids received ...... 59, (2)63 Healey, Philip ]., Inc. Bid recei'ved...... 12 Heaphy, William G. Bid received...... 161 Hennessy, Joseph P. Park Commissioner, Bronx. Certificate, continuance of service ...... '" ...... , ...... 135 Interest in Diphtheria Prevention ...... 36 Met. Park Conference. Bronx-Westchester Committee. Herrkk, Walter R, President Park Board, Park Commissioner, Manhattan. Committees, Met. Parks Conference ...... (3) 129 Diphtheria Prevention activities ...... 36 News Stand Park Ordinance ...... 19 Playgrounds properly under Park Department jurisdiction. Resolutions .. 47,48 Resolution requesting Comptroller Berry to file maps to enable the Depart- ments of Education and Parks to cooperate in selectiton of playground shes ...... 49 Hershon, Harry. Bids received ...... 84,104 Higgins, Joseph F., Asst. Secretary Board of Estimate and Apportionment, certifying resolution ...... 55 Highway Improvement and Repair Co. Bid received ...... 130 Hill, W. S. & Sons. Bids received ...... 25,27,71, (2)73,76 Holly, Willis, Secretary Park Board, Met. Park Conference Report Com... . . 129 Vacation leave of absence ...... 141 Hornstein, Plumbers, Inc. Bids received ...... 104, 105 Howland, Arthur E., Met. Park Conference Committee, L. 1. Park Problems.. 129 Met. Park Conference Committee, State Camping facilities ...... 129 Huguin Construction Co. Bid received ...... 25 Hygrade Plumbing Co. Bids received ...... 84, 113

I Independent Fence Co. Bids received .... 31, 54, 62, 73, 74, 83, 85, 93, 113, 119, 139, 161 Interstate Chemical Co. Extensions of time ...... , ...... 86,131 Investing Corporation, I. L. Bid received ...... 54 Irtel Plumbing & Heating CQrporation. Bids received ...... (2)84 Isaacson, R Bids received ...... 113, 119

J Jamestown Metal Equipment Co. Bid received ...... , ...... , 134 Johnson, H. Bid received ...... 5C} Johnson, Joseph's Sons. Extension of time...... 28

J unio Concrete Co. Bid received ...... 137 INDEX. IX

K PAGE Kalt Lumber Co. Bid accepted. (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 68 Katon Contracting Co. Bids received ...... 106; 118, 137, 142 Kearns Engineering Co. Bid received...... 101 Kegh Plumbing & Heating Contractors. Bids received ...... 104,105 Kelly, Peter K. Bids received ...... (2)5, 13,25, 39, 54, 70, 73, 75, 77, 107, 145, 147 Extension of time ...... 149 Kelly, James & Son. Extension of time ...... , ...... 93 Kelly, M. F., Building Corporation. Bids received ...... '" .111, 112, 119 Kendrick Land Clearing Corporation. Bid received ...... 39 Kenny Brothers. Bids received...... 84, 111 Kenny, Patrick F. & Sons; Bid received ...... 111 Keur, J. Bid accepted. (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 65 King, Elbert W., Conference of Park Officials and Organizations ...... :. ... 128 Kingston Construction Co. Bid received ...... 19 Klein, Harry. Bids received ...... 35, 104, 113 Kleinfeld, Lewis. Bids received...... 92,119 Klewolk Construction Co. Bids received ...... 15, 22,31 Knopp, Bernard. Bids received ...... 31, 104, 137 Kreistburg, William. Bid received ...... 38

L La Mura Construction Co. Bids received ...... 27,29 Larkin, James D. Bids received ...... 9,19,39 Laro, Theodore. Bid received ...... 119 Lauria, Rocco. Bid received ...... 63 Levine, E. Bids received ...... 101, 161 Levine & Ragow, Inc. Bid received ...... 31 Litvin Brothers. Bids received ...... 113,119 Lombardi, Anthony, Inc. Bid received ...... 161 Lord & Burnham Co. Extension of time ...... 105 Lundin, M. A., Co. Extensions of time ...... •...... 33, 161 Lustig & Weil. Bid received ...... 112 Lutz, Henry F., Met. Park Conference Committees ...... (2) 129

Me McCormack, John ]., Supervisor of Recreation, Bronx...... 47,49 McCoy, D. ]., Asphalt Co. Bids received ...... 33, 107, 134 McCracken, W. Lynn, Met. Park Conference Com., S. 1. system...... 129 McDermott & Hansen. Bid received ...... 81 McGovern, Edward V. Bid received ...... 113 McNeill, H. H. Lumber Co. Extension of time...... 2

M MANHATTAN Acquarium, Parapet Wall. Bids received ...... '" ...... 110 Contract awarded...... 120 American Museum of Natural History. African Hall, Erection of. Bids received ...... 110 Contract awarded ...... 131 African Hall, test borings. Bids received ...... 12 Contract awarded ...... 15 New Wing, Construction, No.3. Bids received...... 133 Power House, service building, etc. Bids received ...... 110 Contract awarded...... 140 Power House, plumbing. Bids received ...... 110 Contract awarded...... 140 Power House, heating, etc. Bids received ...... 110 Contract awarded...... 140 Steel Storage Cases. Bids received ...... 98 Contract awarded ...... 101 x INDEX.

PAGE Steel Drawers. Bid accepted. (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 131 Broadway Park Plots. Chain Link Fences. Bids received ...... 34 Contract awarded ...... 60 Carl Schurz Park. Chain Link Fence. Bids received ...... 79 Contract awarded ...... 88 Field House. Bids received ...... 137 Bids rejected ...... 137 Bids received ...... '...... 142 Central Park, Asphalt Walk Repairs. Bids received ...... 98 Contract awarded ...... 101 Bow Bridge, repairing portion. Bids received ...... 62 Contract awarded ...... 68 Remaining portion. Bids received ...... :.... 133 Contract awarded ...... 135 Conservatory Pond, New Wall. Bids received ...... 57 Contract awarded ...... 63 Lake Shores, rock facing. Bids received...... 111 Contract awarded ...... 114 Lawn Edges, guard fence. Bids received ...... 120 Chelsea Park, resurfacing ban field. Bids received ...... 46 Contract awarded ...... 50 City Han Park, Asphalt Walk Repairs. Bids received ...... 163 Contract awarded ...... 164 Improving Plot. Bids received ...... 18 Contract a warded ...... 22 Colonial Park, Comfort Station. Bids rejected ...... 1 Bids received ...... 22 Corlears Hook Park, Concrete bulkhead. Bids received ...... 46 Contract awarded ...... 50 DeWitt Clinton Park, Asphalt Walk Repairs. Bids received...... 111 Contract awarded ...... 115 Fort Washington Park. Removal rubble retaining wall. Bids received.... 54 Contract awarded ...... 60 Hamilton Fish Park. Extension of time ...... 88 Harlem River Driveway, Wrought Iron Fence. Bids received ...... 62 Contract a warded ...... 68 High Bridge Park, Paving Sidewalks. Bids received ...... 57 Contract awarded ...... 64 Hudson Park, Asphalt Walk Repairs. Bids received ...... III Contract awarded ...... 115 Chain Link Fence. Bids received ...... 31 Contract awarded ...... 36 Jasper Oval, Fence work. Bids received ...... 70 Contract awarded ...... 76 J. Hood Wright Park, Concrete Ramps. Bids received ...... 118 Contract awarded ...... 127 Manford, Herbert M. Co. Bid received ...... 161 Marble Hill Studios. Bids received ...... 150 Marks, S. B. Co. Bid accepted. (Dept. of Purchase)...... 164 Martin, J. H., Inc. Bids received ...... 84,105 Mascali, Frank & Sons. Bids received ...... 9, 19, 27, 29, 39, 59, 63, 102, 113 Mascio, Nicholas J. Bids received ...... 18 Mastantuono, M. J. Bids received ...... 73,77 Manners, R., Met. Park Conference Committee on State Camping...... 129 Maxwell, Gibbs Corporation. Bid received ...... 112 Mazer Paper Mills. Bid accepted. (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 115 Meehan Paving and Contracting Co. Bid received ...... 133 Melrose Construction Co. Bid received ...... 102 Mentzinger, C. F.'s Son. Bid received...... 113 Metropolitan Museum of Art. Building B. Wire Mesh Screens and Trucks. Bids received ...... 31 Contract awarded ...... 36 Extension of North Court E. Bids received ...... 104 Contract awarded ...... 108 INDEX. xi

PAGE Ditto, Plumbing, etc. Bids received ...... 104 Contract awarded ...... 108 Ditto, Heating, etc. Bids received ...... 104 Contract awarded ...... 108 Metropolitan Park Conference Committee, joint meeting with City Park officials, a State Council of Parks delegation and representatives of Civic Park Associations ...... 128 Meyer, Charles, Met. Park Conference ...... 128 Committee on Long Island Park System ...... 128 M. G. M. Contracting & Building Co., Inc. Bid received ...... 66 Michels, William. Bid received ...... 119 Miller, John Co. Bid received ...... 112 Mokofsky, P. & Son. Bid received ...... 54 Moloney, J. A. & Co. Extension of time ..... , ...... , .. " ...... 5 Monahan, Edward F. Bid received ...... 39 Montgomery & Co. Extension of time ...... 28 Moore, H. A. and R. J. Bids received ...... 84,92,104 Moore, William D.'s Sons. Bids received ...... (2)66, 85, 93, 97, 107, 112, 115, 126, 127, 139, 157,161 Morris Park Contracting Co. Bids received ...... 20, 26, 29, 47, 81 102 Extension of time ...... 2 Morris, William D. & Son. Bid received ...... 83 Moses, Robert, Chairman State Council of Parks, Met. Park Conference, joint meeting. Presiding ...... 128 Mulholland, James V., Supervisor of Recreation, Manhattan ...... 47,49 Mulligan, Thomas F. Bid received ...... 35 Murland Engineering Co. Bid received ...... 134 Murphy Brothers. Extensions of time ...... 1,109 Murphy, ]. S. Bid received ...... 119

N Nally Plumbing Contracting Co. Bids received ...... 104,111 Nicosia, Joseph A. Bids received ...... 22, 59, (2)81, 82, 83, 84, 93 Nilsson Co. Bid received ...... 39 Norton Patrick F. Bid received ...... 47 Norton, John D. Bid received ...... 97 Nugent, James D. Bid received ...... 82 Nugent, Samuel. Bids received ...... 54,103 o Obelisk Waterproofing Co. Extension of time ...... 74 O'Brien, John J. Bids received ...... 5,9 O'Brien, John J., Jr. Bid received...... 13 O'Brien, Thomas E. Extensions of time ...... , ...... 33, 35, (2)84, 111 O'Dowd, Thomas. Bids received ...... 19, 46, (2)47 O'Hara, M. J. Bids received ...... 33, 51, 118 Extensions of time ...... 99, 132 O'Rourke, Johll ]., Park Commissioner, Richmond. Detained from diphtheria prevention conference ...... 35 Chairman Staten Island Park System Committee, Met. Park Conference 129 Tree preservation conference ...... 6 Osborne Drilling Corporation. Bid received ...... 12 Oxholm, Theodore. Met. Park Conference Committee on Staten Island System 129

p Page Steel & Wire Works. Bids received ...... 31, 54, 73, 74, 87,119 Palladino, Joseph, Inc. Bids received .. 9, 20, 27, 103, 108, 115, 127, 145 (2) 147, 150, 157 Palm Construction Co. Bid received ...... 161 Park and Playground Acquisitions. $6,000,000.00 plan of Comptroller Berry.. 47 Park Protective Association. Park Board Conference, Down Town Club...... 1 xii INDEX.

PAGE Particular Iron Works. Bids received ...... (2)62 Peace Brothers, Inc. Bids received ...... (2)5, (2)13,39, 58,73, 77, 145 Perrotto Contracting Co. Bids received ...... 8, 9, 54, 103 Peterson Contracting Co. Bids received ...... 46 Pfeifer, B. J. Extension of time ...... 33 Pittinger, J. E. & H. H. Extensions of time ...... 1,2 Pollactro, Joseph. Bid received ...... 139 Prever Lumber Co. Extensions of time...... 28, (2)32,60,108, 131 Probeck, William. Bids received ...... 13, 71, (2)73, 107, 131 Psaty & Fuhrman. Bids received ...... 111,112 Puzio Construction Corporation. Bid received ...... 118

Q QUEENS . Alley Pond Park Addition. Notice of Conveyance ...... 89 Anawanda Park, General Improvement. Bids received ...... 139 Contract awarded ...... 140 Astoria Park, Wading Pool. Bids received ...... 7 Contract awarded ...... 14 Baisley Park, General Improvement. Bids received ...... 37 Contract awarded ...... 44 Bowne Park Pond. Clearing bottom. Bids received ...... 145 Contract awarded ...... 152 Elmhurst Memorial Park. Bids received ...... 145 Contract awarded ...... 159 Forest Park, Bridge Approach, Main Drive. Bids received ...... 75 Contract awarded ...... 90 Gasoline Tanks and Pumps. Bids received ...... 35 Contract awarded ...... 44 Golf House Area Improvement. Bids received ...... 4 Contract awarded ...... 10 Greenhouse Area, Improvement of. Bids received ...... 4 Contract awarded ...... 10 Main Drive Sidewalk. Bids received ...... 75 Contract awarded ...... 90 Parking Space. Bids received ...... 130 Contract awarded ...... 134 Sidewalks. Bids received ...... 12 Contract awarded ...... 15 Tennis Courts, Completion of. Bids received ...... 106 Contract awarded ...... 116 Kings Park, Improvement of. Bids received...... 4 Contract awarded ...... 10 Jacob Riis Park, Installation of. Life Line Piles. Bids received...... 57 Bids rejected ...... 61 Parking Space. Bids received ...... 57 Bids rejected ...... 61 Bids received ...... 66 Contract awarded ...... 69 Kissena Park, Improvement Easterly Section. Bids received ...... 12 Contract awarded ...... 15 Mall Spaces, Astoria. Parking Improvement. Bids received ...... 70 Contract awarded ...... 90 Rainey Park, Fences and Walks. Bids received...... 23 Contract awarded ...... 30 Ridgewood Reservoir Area. Bids received ...... 145 Contract awarded ...... •...... 159 Rockaway Park Comfort Station. Bids rejected .....•...... •... 5 Bids received ...... 15 Contract awarded ...... 16 Triangular Plots, Various. Bids received ...... 106 Revised quantities ...... 121 Contract awarded ...... 121 INDEX. xiii

PAGE Upland Park, Improvement of. Bids received ...... 70 Contract awarded ...... :...... 90 Quinlan, Warren. Bid accepted. (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 86

R Rae, Walter F. Bids received ...... 59,62 Ray-Mont Products Co., Inc. Bid accepted. (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 52 Extensions of time ...... 88, 158 Rice, Daniel J. Bid received ...... 111

RICHMOND Faber Park, Crib Bulkhead. Bids received ...... 62 Contract awarded ...... 65 Excavating and Filling. Bids received ...... 62 Contract awarded ...... 65 Westerleigh Park, Wrought Iron Fence. Bids received...... 49 Contract awarded ...... 50 Recreation Bureau, Park Department experience credit asked on examination ratings. Park Board resolution ...... 163 Regan, F. A., Construction Corporation. Bids received ...... 54, 161 Reinhardt, George N. Bids accepted. (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 60, 121, 158 Reiss Construction Co. Bids received ...... 22, 119, 161 Remo Engineering Corporation. Bids received ...... 19,21,27,29, 54, 59, 103 Reynolds, Tom Co. Bid received ...... 28 Rigel, Benn. Bids received ...... (2)58 Riley Drilling Co. Bid received ...... 12 Rittenhouse, V. S., Inc. Bid received ...... 111 Riverdale Water Works Corporation. Bids received ...... 59, 118 Rosen, Samuel. Bid received ...... , ...... 112 Rosenblum, J. Bids received...... (2)142 Rosoff Brothers. Bid received ...... 118 Ross Galvanizing Works. Bid received ...... 161 Royal Rice Co. Bids received ...... 111, 112 Rubien Construction Co. Bids received ...... 27, 29, 92,131 Rubin, Benjamin. Bid received...... 119 Rumsey, Mrs. C C, State Camping Committee, Met. Park Conference...... 129 Rush, M. J. Bid received ...... 19 s Sand, H. & Co., Inc. Bids received ...... 84,119 S. and V. Construction Co. Bid received ...... 137 Savacool, William, Met. Park Conference, Committee on L. I. Park Problems 129 Schaefer, Charles & Son. Bid accepted (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 164 Scherbner, Paul Iron Works. Bid received ...... 131 Schery, Nicholas J. Bid received ...... 38 Schoonmaker, Leon, Met. Park Conference, Secretary Committee on L. I. Park Problems ...... 129 Schultz, Charles M., Inc. Bid received ...... 104 Seelig, M. c., Co. Bids received ...... 25, 27, 46, (2)59 Segal, Ed. & Sons. Bids received ...... " ...... '" ...... 111, 113, 119 Seitelbach, Max. Bid received ...... 84, 104, 113, 119 Extension of time ...... 93 Selvil Construction Corporation. Bids received ...... 15, 84, 104, 137, 142 Sicilian Asphalt Paving Co. Bids received ...... 39, 43, 163 Simpson, Emmet R. Bid received ...... •.. 13 Singleton, D. J. Bids accepted (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 60,64,65, (2)142 Extension of time ...... '" ...... , ...... " .• 150 Slack & Slack Corporation. Bid received ...... 39 Slattery Construction Co. Bids received ...... , (2)5, 13 Smith, Thomas F., Chief Examiner Bd.of Est. and Apportionment Conference 16 xiv INDEX.

PAGE Snyder, S. L. Co., Inc. Bid received ...... 111 So man, N. Bid received ...... 104 Somers, Arthur S., Met. Park Conf., Chairman L. I. Park Problems Com.... . 129 Sound view Building Corporation. Bid received ...... 112 Spearin, George B., Inc. Bid received ...... 63 Modified Contract provision authorized Spool, M. Notice, unable to go ahead on Tennis House bid. Error in figures 102 Sprague Construction Co. Bids received ...... 58,67 Bid received ...... 84 Squire, Joel]., Law Dept. Alley Pond Park Addition ...... 89 Stagby Construction Co. Bid received ...... 127 Stewart, James & Co. Bids received ...... 111,112 Strang, John. Bid received ...... 147 Straus, Nathan, Jr., Met. Park Conference. Meeting with Park Board ...... 128 Committee on Fort Lee Bridge ...... 129 Sulzberger, Mrs. Arthur Hays. Met. Park Conference. Wards Island Com. 129 Sutro, Frederick c., Met. Park Conference. Com. of Fort Lee Bridge ...... 129 Sweeney, S. H. Bid received ...... 105 Sylvestri Brothers, Inc. Bids received ...... 118,137

T Teicher, Gabriel, Co. Bid received ...... 62 Texas Oil Co. Bid accepted (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 132 Timoney, J. V. Bid received ...... 39 Traband, H. F., Assistant Engineer, Board of Estimate. Conference, Comp- troller Berry's $6,000,000.00 park plan ...... 49 Triboro Engineering Corporation. Bids received ...... 84,111 Truta, John. Bid received ...... 58 Bid accepted (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 65 Turecamo, B. Construction Co., Inc. Bids received ...... 33, 51, 67, 81, 83, 97, 115, 127 u Ulmer, A. J. Extension of time...... 42 Utility Oil Corporation. Bids accepted (Dept. of Purchase) ...... (2)64,68,69, 120, (2)121 128 Extension of time ...... 27 United Rock Asphalt Sales Co. Bid accepted (Dept. of Purchase)...... 65 University Roofing and Skylight Co. Bid received ...... 38 Uvalde Asphalt Paving Co. Bid recdved ...... 75 v Valatia Construction Corporation. Bids received ...... 39, 59, 98, (2)113 Van Dorn Metal Furnishing, The Berger Manufacturing Co. Bid received.. 98 Victory Skylight and Roofing Co. Extension of time...... 46 Viviani, John & Son. Bids received ...... 84, 104, 118 Volpe, John. Bid received ...... 161 Vulcan Rail Construction Co. Bids received...... 49,62 Extension of time...... 53 w Webb, Charles. Gift of Land for park purposes...... 85 Weiss-Holl, Inc. Bid received...... 62 Welch, Major William A., Met. Park Conference, Chairman State Camping Committee ...... 129 Welsh Brothers Contracting Co. Bids received ...... 5, (2)13, 19,25,58, 145 (2)147 Extension of time ...... •...... 91 Wernre-Mitchell Co., Inc. Bid received ...... 15 Wickwire Spencer Steel Co. Extensions of time...... 47, 61 INDEX. xv

PAGE Wilaka Construction Co. Bids received ...... 111,112 Wilcox, Mrs. William G., Met. Park Conference. Staten Island Parks Com .. . 129 Williams, George W. Bid accepted (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 52 Williams & Wei! Co. Extension of time ...... 36 Williams, William H., Met. Park Conference ...... 128 Williamsbridge Construction Co. Bi'd received ...... 145 Wills, Charles F., Inc. Bid received ...... 111,112 Wilmack Co. Bid accepted (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 140 Wilner, Ira. Bids received ...... 84,105 Woodhouse, J. S. & Co., Inc. Extension of time ...... , ... , 64 Woolsey, C. A. Paint & Color Co. Extension of time ...... •....•.. 61 Wright, Benjamin B. Bid accepted (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 52 Extension of time ...... 120 W. W. Construction Co. Bids received ...... 111,112

Yarman, J. B. Extension of time ...... 16 Yawman & Erbe. Bid accepted (Dept. of Purchase) ...... 54 [January 8, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, January 8,1929 Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke. There being no bids to open, and the Commissioners being delayed at 90 Pine Street in a Conference with the members and officers of the Park Protective Association too l'ate to return to tlie Board Room at 2:30 p. m., the meeting was called to order in a room of the Down Town Club. The reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting was dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of deliveries of forage on the Contract No. 90507 -of Murphy Bros., for which bids ,were opened by the Board of Purchase August 2, 1928, be and the same hereby is extended for fifteen (15) days, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 89264 be tween this Department and the Explosive Chemical Company, 2 Lafayette Street, New York City, for Bone Meal, for which bids were received by the Board of Pur chase May 28, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to and including February 1, 1929, the reasons for the delay being due to no fault of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That all the bids or proposals received by the Park Board December 21, 1928, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection and completion of a comfort station for men and women in Colonial Park, near Bradhurst Avenue opposite 149th Street, together with all work incidental thereto, be rejected, it being deemed for the interest of the City so to do. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated' for the completion of Contract No. 86744 between this Department and J. E. & H. H. Pittinger, Grand Central Terminal, New York City, for Lumber, for which bids were received by the Board of Pur chase December 14, 1927, be and the same is hereby extended to and including November 30, 1928, the reasons for the delay being due to no fault of the Con tractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the resolution adopted by the Park Board on November 27, 1928, awarding contract to the lowest bidder on proposals received November 20, 1928, be and the same hereby is revoked and rescinded, and all said bids rejected, it being deemed for the interest of the City so to do. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board December 21, 1928, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or re- January 8, 1929] 2

quired for paving roadway of Bridge and Approaches at Boston Road and Bronx River, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of N ew York, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of t.his Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board December 21, 1928, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for erecting a galvanized wrought iron pipe rail fence around walks at Joyce Kilmer Park, 162nd Street to 164th Street. between Grand Boulevard and Concourse and Walton Avenue in the Borough of The Bronx in the City of New York, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and wheYi so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the Presi dent for and on behalf of this Board. \Vhich was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board December 21, 1928, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for erecting chain link wire fence around playground near school farm in St. Mary's Park, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York. be for warded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the Pres;dent for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That all bids received by the Park Board December 21, 1928, for furnishing all labor and material necessary or required for excavating tree pits and furnishing and placing top soil on park lands along Grand Boulevard and Concourse between 162nd Street and 164th Street (Joyce Kilmer Park), in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto, be and the same are hereby rejected. it being deemed for the interest of the City so to do. \Vhich was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for completion of deliveries in Contract No. 89576 with J. E. and H. H. Pittinger for furnishing and delivering Lumber for Department of Parks. Bronx, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase June 15, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to November 30, 1928. the reasons for the delay being due to no fault of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy. Browne. O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for completion of deliveries in Contract No. 8788!} with H. H. McNeill Lumber Co., Inc .• for furnishing and delivering Lumber for the Department of Parks, The Bronx, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase March 4. 1928, he and the same is hereby extended to October 31, 1928, the reasons for the delay being due to no fault of the ContraCtors Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne. O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of the work called for in Contract No. 86496 with Morris Park Contracting Company, Inc., of 1991 Cruger Avenue, The Bronx, for furnishing all labor and material necessary or required for the improvement of Park land between Jerome Avenue and River Avenue-between 165th and 167th Streets. in the Borough of The Bronx. in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto, bids for which were received by the Park 3 [January 8,1929

Board on December 20, 1927, be and the same is hereby extended to January Z. 1929, the reasons for the delay being due to no fault of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke-4. On motion at 3 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. January 15, 1929] 4

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, January 15, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisements, were opened and read as follows: Borough of Queens 1. Improvement of park, including walks, drainage, water supply and planting in King Park, Borough of Queens. 2. Improvement of park area around Greenhouse and service building, in Forest Park, Borough of Queens. For Construction of Sidewalk Along Main Drive and Myrtle

Brugel ContT. Wm. T. Dippel, Co., Inc. Connor Bros. Inc. 427 Weirfield St. 629 Albany Ave. 1 Hunter Ave. Ridgewood, L. I. Brooklyn, N. Y. L. I. City ~~ Items Quantities Price ~mount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and Grading ...... 3,500 cu. yds. $0.87 $2,045.00 $0.60 $2,100.00 $0.75 $2,625.00 2. Asphalt mastic walks ...... 25.000 sq. ft. 0.39 9,750.00 0.30 7,500.00 0.46 11,500.00 3. Top soil ...... 170 cu. yds. 2.00 340.00 3.00 510.00 2.50 425.00 4. Laying sod ...... 30,000 sq. ft. 0.06 1,800.00 0.05 1,500.00 0.05 1,500.00 $14,935.00 $11,610.00 $16,050.00

For Improvement of Park, Including Walks, Drainage, Water

Connor Bros. Wm. T. Dippel, Inc. 629 Albany Ave. 1 Hunter Ave. Bklyn., N.Y.C. L. I. City

Items Quantities Price J. Amoun~ PrIce~A mount 1. Asphalt tile walks ..•....•..•...... •.. 24,500 sq. ft. $0.40 $9,800.00 $0.46 $11,270.00 2. Top soil .....•.....•...... •...... 80 cu. yds. 3.00 240.00 2.00 160.00 3. Laying sod .•.•...... 6,000 sq. ft. 0.05 300.00 0.05 300.00 4. Percolating basin. •...•....••...... 20 60.00 1,200.00 85.00 1,700.00 $11,540.00 $13,430.00

For Improvement of Park Area, Around Greenhouse and

Concrete Constr. Brugel Contr. Co., Co., Inc., Connor Bros., Inc., 427 Weirfield 9127·98th St., 629 Albany Ave St., Ridgewood, L. I. Woodhaven, L. I. Brooklyn,N.V.C. ,---A------., ~ ~ Items Quantities Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading .•...... 2,800 cu. yd •. $0.78 $2,184.00 $0.50 $1,120.00 $0.60 $1,680.00 2. Catch basins (type 1)...... 12 (each) 65.00 780.00 0.75 900.00 60.00 720.00 3. Catch basins (type 7)...... 2 (each) 130.00 260.00 100.00 200.00 70.00 140.00 4. 8" Vitrified drain pipe...... 350 lin. ft. 2.00 700.00 2.00 700.00 2.00 700.00 5. 6" Vitrified draw pipe...... 440 lin. ft. 1.00 440.00 1.85 814.00 2.00 880.00 6. 6" C. I. drain pipe...... 570 lin. ft. 2.00 1,140.00 2.15 1,225.50 2.00 1,140.00 7. Standard brick manholes...... • 4 (each) 100.00 400.00 150.00 600.00 140.00 560.00 8. Manhole frame and cover...... 1 40.00 40.00 ·50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 9. Concrete curb ...... 1,950 lin. ft. 1.10 2,145.00 1.10 2,145.00 1.00 1,950.00 10. Concrete headers ...... •••..... 200,Jin. ft. 1.00 200.00 1.00 200.00 0.80 160.00 11. 8" Reinforced conc. pavement .. 3,300 sq. yds. 3.40 11,220.00 2.80 9,240.00 2.80 9,240.00 12. Top soil •..•.•.....•...... 170 cu. yd •. 2.00 340.00 3.50 595.00 3.00 510.00 13. Laying sod ...... 14,000 sq. ft. 0.06 840.00 0.05 700.00 0.05 700.00 $20,689.00 $18,489.50 $18,430.00 5 January 15, 1929]

3. For the construction of sidewalk along main drive and Myrtle Avenue to Golf House, Forest Park, Borough of Queens. There being no objection the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 89650 between this Department and J. A. Maloney & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York City, for Lumber, be and the same is hereby extended to and including December 10, 1928, the reasons for the delay being due to no fault of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the resolution referring to the bids or proposals for a Comfort Station in Rockaway Park be, and hereby is, taken from the table for consideration. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Butler offered the. following: Resolved, That all the bids or proposals received by the Park Board, December 18, 1928, for the construction of a comfort station in Rockaway Park, Borough of Queens, Avenue to Golf House, Forest Park, Borough of Queens.

Fleming & Sheppard ' John J. O'Brien, Peace Bros., Slattery Cont. Welsh Bros. Co., Inc. Peter K. Kelly Jr. Inc. Co., Inc. Cont. Co. 116 Broad St., 15 Norden Road8625·137th St. 57 N. Lawrence St. 7202·51st Ave., 14 Queens St. N. Y. C. Forest Hill, L. I. Jamaica Flushing, N.Y. Winfield, L. I. L. I. City ~ ~ ~ r--;-"------. ~ ~ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $0.95 $3,325.00 $0.66 $2,310.00 $0.80 $2,800.00 $1.50 $5,250.00 $0.90 $3,150.00 $0.01 $35.00 0.34 8,500.00 0.33 8,250.00 0.38 9,500.00 0.39 9,750.00 0.35 8,750.00 0.39 9,750.00 2.50 425.00 2.50 425.00 2.00 340.00 2.50 425.00 1.50 225.00 2.00 340.00 0.05 ---1,500.00 0.05 1,500.00 0.049 1,470.00 0.06 1,800.00 0.06 ---1,800.00 0.06 1,800.00 $13,750.00 $12,485.00 $14,110.00 $17,225.00 $13,955.00 $11,925.00

Supply and Planting in King Park, Borough of Queens.

Fleming & Sheppard Gifford Constr. Co., Slattery Cont., Co., Co., Inc. Inc. Peter K. Kelly Peace Bros., Inc. Inc. 116 Broad St. 161·10 Jamaica Ave 15 Norden Rd. 57 N. Lawrence 7202·5tst Ave N.Y.C. Jamaica Forest Hills, L. I. Flushing, N. Y. Winfield. L. I. ~ ~--.. ~ ,---A----.. Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount ~Pnce Amount Price Amount $0.44 $10,780.00 $0.45 $11,025.00 $0.48 $11,760.00 $0.53 $12.985.00 $0.45 $11,025.00 2.50 200.00 0.50 40.00 1.00 80.00 2.50 200.00 2.00 160.00 0.05 300.00 0.05 300.00 0.05 300.00 0.06 360.00 0.06 360.00 100.00 2,000.00 65.00 1,300.00 100.00 2.000.00 100.00 2,000.00 80.00 1,600.00 $13,280.00 $12,665.00 $14,140.00 $15.545.00 $13,145.00

Service Building, in Forest Park, Borough of Queens.

Wm. T. Dippel. Evergreen Fleming &: Gifford Constr. Peter K. Kelly Peace Bros., Inc. Inc.• Construction Sheppard Co.,Inc. Co., Inc. 15 Norden Rd. 57 N.Lawrence I Hunter Ave., 490 Boulevard 116 Broad St. 161·10 Jamaica Forest Hills, St., Flushing L. I. City L. I. City N.Y.C. Ave., Jamaica L. I. N.Y. ~ ~~ ~ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount f Price :"mount' •Price :"mou;rt' Price Amount $0.60 $1.680.00 $1.00 $2.800.00 $0.85 $2,380.00 $0.75 $2,100.00 $0.63 $1,764.00 $0.70 $1,960.00 1.00.00 1,200.00 100.00 1,200.00 80.00 960.00 70.00 840.00 110.00 1,320.00 125.00 1,500.00 140.00 280.00 100.00 200.00 100.00 200.00 140.00 280.00 150.00 300.00 175.00 350.00 2.00 700.00 1.50 525.00 LlO 385.00 1.80 630.00 1.20 420.00 2.50 875.00 1.50 660.00 1.25 550.00 1.00 44,000.00 1.20 528.00 1.00 440.00 1.25 550.00 2.00 1,140.00 3.00 1,710.00 1.95 1,11 1.50 1.60 912.00 2.20 1,254.00 3.00 1,710.00 100.00 400.00 100.00 400.00 125.00 5UO.00 90.00 360.00 150.00 600.00 90.00 360.00 45.00 45.00 100.00 100.00 45.00 45.00 20.00 20.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 0.80 1,560.00 1.50 2,925.00 1.00 1,950.00 0.85 1,657.50 1.00 1,950.00 0.90 1,755.00 0.75 150.00 1.50 300.00 0.85 170.00 0.80 160.00 1.00 200.00 .. 90 180.00 3.30 10,890.00 5.00 16,500.00 2.80 9,240.00 2.70 8,910.00 2.87 9,471.00 3.35 11,055.00 2.00 . 340.00 2.00 340.00 2.50 425.00 0.80 136.00 2.50 425.00 2.50 425.00 0.05 70.0.00 0.05 700.00 0.05 700.00 0.05 700.00 0.05 700.00 0.06 840.00 $19,745.00 $28,250.00 $18,506.50 $17,233.50 $18,869.00 $21,585.00 January 15, 1929] 6 be and the same hereby are rejected, it being deemed for the best interest of the City so to do. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke--4. Commissioner O'Rourke presented Mr. Charles Fremd, of the Rosebank, Staten Island La,boratories, as an expert who had achieved remarkable success in treating trees affeCted by disease, parasites and old age. Mr. Fremd spoke briefly on the importance of concerted effort to prevent further encroachment upon park and private tree plantations and to conserve what remains of both. He explained that his private work provided amply for all his business interest in the subject and that he would be glad to consult in and assist with the park work as a matter of public spirit without any fee or charge. He suggested that the Fremd Laboratories work in progress at the Moravian Cemetery, Staten Island,. would be a valuable and interesting demonstration for the park authorities of all the Boroughs and invited a visit. Commissioner O'Rourke said that he was familiar with the work referred to and was fully convinced that such an inspection would be to the great advantage of the park officials. He moved that Mr. Fremd's invitation be accepted and that the Secretary be directed to communicate with all the Commissioners and arrange a date that would be the most convenient to the greatest number. He suggested that the meeting be set for the Park Department offices, Borough Hall, Richmond, and said that he would provide automobiles for the rest of the trip. The motion was unanimously adopted. On motion at 3 :15 p. m., the Board adjourned. 7 [January 22, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, January 22, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of The Bronx 1. Furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for excavating tree pits and furnishing and placing top soil on park lands along Grand Boulevard and Con course between 16Zd Street and 164th Street (Joyce Kilmer Park) in the Borough of The Bronx, together with all work incidental thereto. 2. For furnishing, delivering and placing where required, top soil on portions of plantations along Grand Boulevard and Concourse between E. 162d Stree,t, and E. 164t}1 Street (Joyce Kilmer Park), in the Borough of The Bronx, together with all work incidental thereto. 3. Furnishing all labor and material necessary or required for the construction of permanent walks in Claremont Park, The Bronx, together with all work incidental thereto. Borough of Queens 4. For the construction of Wading Pool and walks adjoining Shore Road, Astoria Park, Borough of Queens. January 22, 1929] . 8

For Excavating Tree Pits and Furnishing and Placing Top Soil on Park Lands Along Park, Borough

Anthony Capasso, 2091 Nereid Ave., Bronx Items Quantities A Price Amount 1. Tree pits...... • ...... 200 $6.00 $1,200.00 2. Top soil...... 400 cu. yds. 2.45 980.00 3. Rock excavation...... 120 cu. yds. 6.00 720.00 $2,900.00

For Furnishing, Delivering and Placing Where Required, Top Soil on Portions of Plantations Along Grand Boulevard and Concourse Between East 162nd Street and East 164th Street (Joyce Kilmer Park), Borough of The Bronx.

Unit Price, Bidders 650 cu. yds. Amount Anthony Capasso, 2091 Nereid Ave., Bronx ...... $2.55 $1,657.50 John M. Fox, 270 Herkimer St., Brooklyn ...... 2.67 1,735.50 John Di Roma, 713 Bartholdi St., Bronx ...... 2.60 1,690.00 Tony Di Roma, 33 Evelyn Place, Bronx ...... 3.20 2,080.00 Perrotto Contr. Co., Inc., 1931 Haviland Ave., Bronx ...... 4.00 2,600.00

For the Construction of Permanent Walks in

Fleming & Sheppard Hasco Con st. Co., Co., Inc., 892 Jennings St., 116 Broad St., N.Y. C. Bronx Items Quantities ~ __...JA~ __...,,\ f~-_-,A""' ___, Price Amount Price Amount 1. Excavation ...... 135 cu. yds. $1.60 $216.00 $2.50 $337.50 2. Cinder Fill ...... 135 cu. yds. 2.50 337.50 2.25 303.75 3. Asphalt wearing surface .. 20,000 sq. ft. 028 5,600.00 0.32 6,400.00 4. Top SoiL ...... 40 cu. yds. 1.75 70.00 4.50 180.00 $6,223.50 $7,221.25

For the Construction of Wading Pool and Walks

Conner Bros., W. T. Dippel, Inc., 629 Albany Ave., 1 Hunter Ave., Brooklyn L. I. City. Items Quantities ~ , . Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading .. 5,500 cu. yds. $1.00 $5,500.00 $0.75 $4,125.00 2. Concrete wall ...... 330 cu. yds. 15.00 4,950.00 17.00 5,610.00 3. Concrete drinking fountain ...... 1 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 4. Reinforced concrete trend 155 sq. ft. 3.00 465.00 1.50 232.50 5. Concrete ramps ...... 2,000 sq. ft. 0.40 800.00 0.50 1,000.00 6. Concrete walks ...... 17,000 sq. ft. 0.30 5,100.00 0.30 5,100.00 7. 4" VitI'. drain pipe ...... 20 lin. ft. 2.00 40.00 1.25 25.00 8. 6" Vitro drain pipe ...... 70 lin. ft. 2.00 140.00 1.50 105.00 9. 12" C. I. drain pipe...... 10 lin. ft. 4.00 40.00 3.00 30.00 10. 8" C. I. drain pipe ...... 20 lin. ft. 3.00 60.00 2.50 50.00 9 [January 22, 1929

Grand Boulevard and Concourse Between 162nd Street and 164th Street (Joyce Kilmer of The Bronx.

John Di Roma, Tony Di Roma, Perrvtto Contracting Co., Inc., 713 Bartholdi St., 33 Evelyn Place, 1931 Haviland Ave., Bronx Bronx Bronx A A A I \ , , \ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $7.50 $1,500.00 $10.00 $2,000.00 $23.00 $4.600.00 2.40 960.00 3.20 1,280.00 3.00 1,200.00 7.00 840.00 5.00 600.00 $3,300.00 $3,880.00 $5,800.00

Claremont Park, Borough of The Bronx.

J ames D. Larkin, Frank Mascali & Sons, Inc., Joseph Palladino, Inc., 1236 Tinton Ave., 2550 Colden Ave., 4179 Park Ave., Bronx Bronx Bronx A A A ~ ....., ,- \ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $1.50 $202.50 $1.00 $135.00 $2.00 $270.00 1.50 202.50 1.00 135.00 2.00 270.00 0.30 6,000.00 0.27~ 5,550.00 0.37~ 7,500.00 0.01 .40 1.00 40.00 2.00 80.00 $6,405.40 $5,860.00 $8,120.00

Adjoining Shore Road, Astoria Park, Borough 0·£ Queens.

Gifford Const. Co., Inc., Hanke & Rordon Co., John J. O'Brien, Sr., 161-10 Jamaica Ave., 181 Sheffield Ave., 8625 137th St., Jamaica, L. I. Brooklyn Jamaica, L. I. A A A , \ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $0.70 $3,850.00 $0.70 $3,850.00 $0.50 $2,750.00 15.00 4,950.00 17.00 5,610.00 14.00 4,620.00 100.00 100.00 150.00 150.00 100.00 100.00 1.50 232.50 1.50 232.50 1.50 232.50 0.45 900.00 0.43 860.00 0.40 800.00 0.30 5,100.00 0.28 4,760.00 0.30 5,100.00 1.25 25.00 1.25 25;00 2.00 40.00 1.25 87.50 1.50 105.00 2.00 140.00 3.00 30.00 3.50 35.00 5.00 50.00 2.50 50.00 3.00 60.00 2.00 40.00 January 22, 1929] 10

Items Quantities Price Amount Price Amount 11. 6" C. 1. drain pipe ...... 5 lin. ft. 3.00 15.00 2.25 11.25 12, 4" C. 1. drain pipe ...... 5 lin. ft. 3.00 15.00 2.00 10.00 13. 12" C. 1. gate valve ...... 1 150.00 150.00 125.00 125.00 14. 12" c.l. flap valve ...... 1 150.00 150.00 115.00 115.00 IS. 3" Gal. iron water pipe ... 750 lin. ft. 1.00 750.00 1.75 1,312.50 16. 1~" Galv. iron water pipe ...... 30 lin. ft . 1.00 30.00 1.50 45.00 17. Sand and gravel pond bottom ...... -..... 6,200 sq. yds. 0.20 1,240.00 0.30 1,860.00 18. Top soil ...... 275 cu.yds. 0.01 2.75 1.50 412.50 19. Sodding ...... 20,000 sq. ft. 0.01 200.00 0.05 1,000.00 $19,697.75 $21,218.75

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for improvement of park, including walks, drainage, water supply and planting in King Park, Borough of Queens, for which bids were received by the Park Board January 15, 1929, be for warded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a con tract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for improvement of park area around greenhouse and service building in Forest Park, Borough of Queens, for which bids were received by the Park Board January 15, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, 0'Rourke-5. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for the construction of sidewalk along main drive and Myrtle Avenue to Golf House, Forest Park, Borough of Queens, for which bids were received by the Park Board January IS, 1929, be for warded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. On motion at 2 :55 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 11 [January 22, 1929

Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 2.00 10.00 2.50 12.50 2.00 10.00 1.75 8.75 2.50 12.50 2.00 10.00 1.50 150.00 60.00 60.00 100.00 100.00 80.00 80.00 75.00 75.00 100.00 100.00

2.50 1,875.00 2.00 1,500.00 1.90 , 1,425.00 1.50 45.00 1.75 52.50 1.00 30.00 0.45 2,790.00 0.46 2,852.00 0.38 2,356.00 2.00 550.00 2.50 687.50 3.00 825.00 0.06 1,200.00 0.05 1,000.00 0.05 1,000.00 $22,033.75 $21,939.50 $19,728;50 January 29, 1929] 12

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, January 29, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of Manhattan 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for test borings to be made for the African Hall and the Power Service Building at Manhattan Square, Manhattan, N. Y. c., together with all work incidental thereto. Borough of Queens 2. For the construction of sidewalk bordering transverse road, in Forest Park, from Myrtle A venue to Park Lane, Borough of Queens. 3. For the improvement of the area adjoining the easterly end of Kissena Park, Borough of Queens.

For Test Borings to be made for the African Hall and the Powe. Service Building at Manhattan Square, Borough of Manhattan.

Unit Price, Bidders 5,176 ft. Amount The Giles Drilling Corp., 30 Church St., N. Y. C...... $1.14 $5,900.64 Philip]. Healey, Inc., 25 Church St., N. Y. C...... 0.95 4,917.20 Osborne Drilling Corp., 122 Greenwich St., N. Y. C...... 1.08 5,590.08 Riley Drilling Co., 2325 E. 13th St., Brooklyn ...... 0.99 5,124.24 Sprague and Henwood, Inc., 32 Pearl St., N. Y. C...... 1.09 5,641.80

For the Improvement of the Areas Adjoining the Easterly

Brugel Contr. Co., Inc. Connor Bros. 427 Weirfield St. 629 Albany Ave. IteIM Brooklyn Brooklyn Quantities Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading •.•.•...•..•.••••.•• 2,000 cu. yds. $0.63 $1,260.00 $0.60 $1,200.00 2. 6" Vitr drain pipe...... • . • • . . . 200 lin. ft. 2.00 400.00 1.50 300.00 3. Top soil .•..•...... •...... •....•...••• 435 cu. yds. 2.50 1,087.50 2.00 870.00 4. Sodding .••..•...•..•.•....••••.•.•••••••• 21,600 sq. ft. 0.06 1,296.00 0~05 1,080.00 5. Seeding .•....•..•.•...... •...... •.•. 1,805 sq. yds. 0.035 63.175 0.10 180.50 $4,106.675 $3,630.50

For the Construction of a Walk Bordering the Tranverse Road, Forest Park from

Bruge) Contr. Alfred Di William T. Dippel, Conner Bros. Co., Inc. Geronimo Inc. 629 Albany Ave. 427 Weirfield St. 2086 E. 2nd St. 1 Hunter Ave. Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn L. I. C. Items . ~~ Quantities PrIce Amount Price Amount Price ~oulI$"\ I Price • Amo;;;rt Regulating and grading. 1,000 cu. yds. $0.75 $750.00 $0.60 $600.00 $0.80 $800.00 $0.60 $600.00 Concrete sidewalk ...... 12,200 sq. ft. 0.29 3,538.00 0.26 3,172.00 0.27 3,294.00 0.30 3,660.00 Top soil ...... •••..... 64 cu. yds. 2.00 128.00 1.00 64.00 om .64 0.50 .32 Sodding ...... 5,200 sq. ft. 0.05 260.00 0.06 312.00 0.06 312.00 0.05 260.00 $4,676.00 $4.148.00 $4,406.64 $4,552.00 13 [January 29, 1929

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolwd, That the security deposit of Barach & Diamond with their proposal for repairing a portion of the Bow Bridge in Central Park be, and the same hereb is, declared to be forfeited for violation of the provisions of the advertisement and specifi cations, the Comptroller having reported under date of January 21, 1920, that the said Barach & Diamond have not filed the required surety as provided by Section 419 of the Greater New York Charter. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Butler, O'Rourke-3. By request, Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and material necessary or required for the construction of permanent walks in Clare mont Park, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board January 22, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for, and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Butler, O'Rourke-3. By request, Commissioner Butler offered the followng: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing, delivering and placing where required, top soil on portions of plantations along Grand Boulevard and Concourse between E. 162nd Street and E. 164th Street (Joyce Kilmer Park), in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board January 22, 1929, be for warded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a con tract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for, and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Butler, O'Rourke-3. By request, Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for excavating tree pits and furnishing and placing top soil on park lands along Grand Boulevard and Concourse between 162nd and 164th Street (Joyce Kilmer Park), in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park

End of Kissena Lake, Kissena Park, Borough of Queens. Emmet B. SImpson, Slattery COntr. Co. WelSh Bros. Cont. Peace Bros., Inc. William Probeck Inc. Inc. Co. 57 N. Lawrence St. 70·17 72nd Place Jamaica Ave. & 209th St. 7202 51st Ave. 35 Purvis St. Flushing, L. I. Glendale, L. I. Queens, L. I. Winfield, L. I. L. I. C. Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $0.75 $1,500.00 $0.60 $1,200.00 $1.75 $3,500.00 $1.00 $2,000.00 $0.75 $1,500.00 1.15 230.00 1.00 200.00 2.10 420.00 2.00 400.00 2.00 400.00 2.40 1,044.00 2.25 978.75 2.50 1,087.50 2.00 870.00 2.50 1,087.50 0.05 1,080.00 0.0475 1,026.00 0.0575 1,242.00 0.06 1,296.00 0.055 1,188.00 0.10 180.50 0.08 144.40 0.09 1,624.50 0.10 180.50 0.15 270.75 $4,034.50 $3,549.15 $7,874.00 $4,746.50 $4,446.25

Myrtle Avenue to Park Lane, Forest Park, Borough of Queens. Giffortl COnst. Co. Hanke & Inc. Connor Bros. Peace Bros., Welsh Bros. 161·10 Jamaica 181 Sheffield Peter K. Kelly J. J. O'Brien,Jr. Inc. Const. Co. Ave. Ave. 15 Norden Rd. 8625·137th St. 57 N. Lawrence St. 35 Purvie St. Jamaica, I. I. Brooklyn Forest Hills, L. I. Jamaica, L. I. Flushing, L. I. L. I. C. ~Price Amount ~Price Amount ~PrIce Amount ~APnce mount ~P'nee Amount r--:-"----AmouPrtce . nt $0.70 $700.00 $0.75 $750.00 $0.01 $10.00 $0.50 $500.00 $0.25 $250.00 $0.01 $10.00 0.30 3,660.00 0.32 3,904.00 0.33 4,026.00 0.30 3,660.00 0.30 3,660.00 0.31 3,782.00 1.50 96.00 2.50 160.00 2.90 185.60 2.00 128.00 2.40 153,60 2.50 160.00 0.06 312.00 0.05 260.00 0.05 260.00 0.05 260.00 0.04 208.00 0.055 286.00 $4,768.00 $5,074.00 $4,481.60 $4,548.00 $4,271.60 $4,238.00 January 29, 1929] 14

Board January 22, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for, and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Butler, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials for construction of Wading Pool and Walks adjoining Shore Road, Astoria Park, Borough of Queens, for which bids were received by the Park Board January 22, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for, and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Butler, O'Rourke-3. On motion at 2 :55 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 15 [February 5, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, February 5, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President) ; Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of Queens For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for item 1, General Construction (including electrical work) in connection with the erection and completion of Comfort Station in Rockaway Park, Borough of Queens, together with all work incidental orin addition thereto.

For Item 1. General Construction (Including Electrical Work), in Connection with the Erection and Completion of a Comfort Station in Rockaway Park, Borough of Queens. Bidders Amount Balaban-Gordon Co., Inc., 116 West 39th St., New York City ...... $39,877.00 Joseph J. Blake, 305 B. 47th St., Edgemere, Long Island ...... 34,745.00 Gerace Bros., & Castagna, 2660 Mansfield Place, Brooklyn, N. Y ...... 51,620.00 Graves-Quinn Corporation, 2736 Grand Central Terminal, New York City .. 36,800.00 Klewolk Construction Co., Inc., 74-26 Woodside Ave., Elmhurst...... 38,200.00 Selvil Construction Corporation, 132 West 43rd St., New York City ...... 41,000.00 Werner-Mitchell Co., Inc., 1 DeKalb Ave., Brooklyn, New york ...... 44,000.00

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for test borings to be made for the African Hall and the Power Service Building at Manhattan Square, for which bids were received January 29, 1929, by the Park Board, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and execnted by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for the improvement of the area adjoining the easterly end of Kissena Park, Borough of Queens, for which bids had been received by the Park Board January 29, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for the construction of sidewalk bordering transverse road in Forest Park, from Myrtle Avenue to Park Lane, Borough of Queens, for which bids had been received by the Park Board January 29, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. On motion at 2 :50 p. m., the Board adjourned to Tuesday, February 19, 1929, at 2:30 p. m. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. Fe.bruary 19, 1929] 16

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, February 19, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick, (President) ; Browne, O'Rourke. There being no objection, the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting were dispensed with. By request, Commissioner Herrick offered the following: . Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder received by the Park Board February 5, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for Item No.1, General Construction, including electrical work, for the erection and completion of a Comfort Station in Rockaway Park, Borough of Queens, be forwarded to the Comptroller for his approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of the contract between this Department and J. B. Yarmark for the electrical work in the Prospect Park Picnic Building, dated August 3, 1928, be and the same hereby is extended thirty consecutive days from the expiration of the original contract time, as recommended by the Engineer, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Browne made some suggestions concerning the location of police call boxes and other methods of increasing the amount of police attention to the protec tion of the parks, which were discussed at length. It was agreed that the Commissioners should arrange an interview to take up the proposals with the Police Commissioner. Thomas F. Smith, Examiner, Board of Estimate and Apportionment, appeared for a consultation with the Commissioners on the subject of appropriations for park improvement work. The conference continued for some fifteen minutes. On motion at 3 :30 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board .

• 17 [February 26, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, February 26, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Butler, O'Rourke. There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 89266 be tween this Department and Barash & Diamond, 60 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, N. Y., for the interior finish of two offices and a closet in the Arsenal building, for which bids were received by the Park Board December 11, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to March IS, 1929, the reason for the delay being beyond the control of the contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Butler, 0'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 91086 be tween this Department and John M. Fox, 270 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, N. Y., for delivering Mould to Riverside Park, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase May 28, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended thirty additional working days, the reason for the delay being beyond the control of the contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Butler, 0'Rourke-3. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for completion of Contract No. 82549 for fur nishing all labor and materials necessary or required for installation of electrical wiring equipment in the Museum Building in the New York Botanical Garden, in Bronx Park, bids for which were received by the Park Board January 25, 1927, be and the same is hereby extended to May 30, 1928, the reason for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Butler, O'Rourke-3. On motion at 2 :45 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. March 5, 1929] 18

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, March 5, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as· follows: Borough of Manhattan 1. For improving as a park plot the former site of the City Court House in City Hall Park. Borough of The Bronx 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the regulating and grading of those sections of Macomb's Dam Park extension lying be tween Jerome and River Avenues, between E. 164th Street and an irregular line north of E. 162nd Street, running from Jerome to River Avenue, and between Jerome and River Avenues, between E. 164th and E. 165th Streets, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto.

For Improving as a Park Plot the Former Site of the City

Fleming & Sheppard Michael Del Balso Co., Inc. 900 Zerega Ave. 116 Broad St. Bronx N.Y.C. Items ~ Quantities Price 'Amo~ Pnce Amount

I. ~rth fill ...... 3,500 cn. yds. $0.50 $1,750.00 $0.05 $175.00 2. Top soil ••••.••...... •.....••• 430 cu. yd•. 5.00 2,150.00 3.00 1,290.00 3. Blue stone edging ...... 170 lin. ft. 1.50 255.00 2.25 382.50 4. Cement walk ...... 1,200 sq. ft. 0.30 • 360.00 0.42 504.00 5. 3 Rail pipe fence...... 170 lin. ft. 2.00 340.00 5.00 850.00 6. Seeding ...... 0.268 acre 200.00 53.60 800.00 214.40 $4,908.60 $3,415.90

For the Regulating and Grading of Those Sections of Macomb's Dam Park Extension Line North of East 162nd Street Running From Jerome to River Avenues, and B01'ough of

Michael F; Breen, Anthony Ca- Michael del 1266 Cromwell passo, Balso, Ave., 3058 Villa Ave., 900 Zerega Ave., Bronx, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. Items and Quantities r----"----, ~ ,.----A-----.. Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount

Earth Excavation .... 6,600 cu. yds. $1.00 $6,600.00 ~.89 $5,874.00 $1.20 $7,920.00 Rack excavation 150 cu. yds. 1.00 150.00 1.00 150.00 6.00 900.00 Earth fill ...... 6,400 cu. yds. 0.34 2,240.00 0.16 1,152.00 0.20 1,280.00 $8,990.00 $7,176.00 $10,100.00 19 [March 5, 1929

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick called the attention of the Commissioners to the action he had been obliged to take in connection with newsstand privileges in the parks to insure compliance with the provisions of the City Ordinance. These provisions applied only to the parks in the Borough of Manhattan, but he thought they would be of interest to the Commissioners of the other boroughs. He read the provisions, as follows: "Chapter 17, Article 4, Section 66, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New York." "Paragraph 5. No newsstand adjoining a grass plot shall exceed in height the ordinary pipe rail fence of the Department of Parks against which stand is placed. All newsstands adjoining grass plots shall have their top covers fully removable. On such newsstands there shall be no display either above the level of the pipe rail fence or to the left or right of the stand adjoining the grass plots. Violations of this order will result in the cancellation of that portion of the per mit allowing the sale of periodicals, and wilt restrict the offender in the future to the sale of daily publications only. No newsstand adjoining a grass plot shall exceed six feet in width. Paragraph 6. Newsstands on park walks not adjoining grass plots shall not exceed ten feet in length, nor shall any such stand have a total width of more than three feet. In cases where the distance between the rear of such stands and the nearest curb line is less than ten feet, such stands shalt not exceed two feet in width. Paragraph 7. Stands not adjoining grass plots shall not exceed seven feet in height." Commissioner Herrick said he had arranged for Architect Charles Schneider of the Department of Parks, Manhattan, to assist the newsstand holders in complying with these provisions.

Court House in City Han Park, Borough of Manhattan.

Kingston Const. Co. Welsh Bros. Cont. Inc. Thomas O'Dowd Remo Eng. Corp. M. J. Rush Co. Inc. 15 East 177th St. 2086 Washington Ave. 645 East Tremont Ave. 740 Williamsbridge Rd. 35 Purvis St. Bronx Bronx Bronx Bronx L. I. C.

c-:--"-:-----.prIce• Amount ~PrIce. Amount PrIce~ Amount Prtcer-:--"----- Amount Pricer--A----..A mount $0.01 $35.00 $0.25 $875.00 $0.74 $2,590.00 $0.90 $3,150.00 $0.50 $1,750.00 5.00 2,150.00 3.00 1,290.00 4.00 1,720.00 0.90 387.00 3.50 1,505.00 1.00 170.00 1.00 170.00 1.00 170.00 1.50 255.00 1.00 110.00 0.30 360.00 0.30 360.00 0.29 348.00 0.25 300.00 0.35 420.00 0.50 85.00 2.00 340.00 4.50 765.00 2.00 340.00 3.25 552.50 0.01 .01 2.00 53.00 Lump sum 150.00 20.00 5.36 130.00 48.24 $2,800.01 $3,088.60 $5,743.00 $4,437.36 $4,445.14

Lying Between Jerome and River Avenues, Between East 164th Street and an Irregular Between Jerome and River Avenues, Between East 164th and East 165th Streets, The Bronx.

Frank Mascali Fleming & Nicholas J. Ma- & Sons, Inc., & Sheppard Inc., James D. Larkin, scio, 645 E. Tremont 116 Broad St., 1236 Tinton Ave., 2134 Arthur Ave., Ave., New York City Bronx, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. ~ ~ ~ ~ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $0.95 $6,270.00 $1.25 $8,250.00 $1.20 $4,920.00 $1.53 $10,098.00 3.75 562.50 3.00 450.1lo 4.00 ·600.00 0.00 0.0 0.25 1,600.00 0.48 3,072.00 0.40 2,560.00 0.53 3,~92.00 $8,432.50 $11,772.00 $11,080.00 $13.490.00 March 5, 1929] 20

Morris Park Joseph Palla- Contr. Co., Inc., dino, Inc., 1991 Cruger Ave., 4179 Park Ave., Bronx, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. ,..------"---. ,..------"---. Items Quantities Price Amount Price Amount Earth excavation ...... 6,600 cu. yds. $1.00 $6,600.00 $1.50 $9,900.00 Rock excavation ...... Eart~ fill ...... 6,400 cu. yds. 0.60 3,840.00 0.75 4,800.00 $11,040.00 $15,450.00

Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board, March 5, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the regulating and grading of those sections of Macomb's Dam Park Extension lying between E. 164th Street and an irregular line north of E. 162nd Street, running from Jerome to River Avenues, and between Jerome and River Avenues, between E. 164th and E. 165th Streets, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, to gether with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. On motion at 2 :55 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 21 . [Mar:ch 5, 1929

L. Di Menna, John Di Roma, Tony Di Roma, Remo Eng. Corp., 4778 3rd Ave., 713 Bartholdi St., 33 Evelyn Place, 645 Tremont Ave., Bronx, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. r--"------. ,-----A---.. ,..-----A-----. ,..-----A-----. Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $0.60 $3,960.00 $1.25 $8,250.00 $1.15 $7,590.00 $0.99 $6,534.00 0.60 900.00 3.00 450.00 1.15 172.50 2.49 373.50 0.60 3,840.00 1.00 6,400.00 0.20 1,280.00 0.29 1,856.00 $8,700.00 $15,100.00 $9,042.50 $8,763.50 March lZ, 1929] ZZ

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, March lZ, 1929, Z :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Browne, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read as follows: Borough of Manhattan 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection and completion of a Comfort Station for Men and Women in Colonial Park, near Bradhurst Avenue opposite 149th Street, together with all work inci dental thereto. For the Erection and Completion of a Comfort Station for Men and Women in Colonial Park, near Bradhurst Avenue, opposite 149th Street, Borough of Man hattan.

Bidders Amount Be.rsin-Rommeng Corp., 11 West 4Znd St., N. Y.c...... $IZ,540 Colham Co., Inc., 2804 3rd Ave., Bronx ...... 9,950 Klewalk Const. Co., Inc., 74-Z6 Woodside Ave., Elmhurst...... 11,760 Joseph A. Nicosia, 139 Throop Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y ...... 10,444 Reiss Const. Co., 971 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y ...... 11,230

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for improving as a park plot the former site of the City Court House in City Hall Park, for which bids had been received by the Park Board March 5, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. On motion at 2 :50 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 23 [March 12, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, March 19, 1929, Tuesday, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Browne, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read as follows: Borough of Queens 1. For erection of boundry fences and construction of walks in Rainey Park, Borough of Queens. March 19, 1929] 24

For the Erection of Boundary Fences an

Cavanagh Contr. Co. Connor Bros. 27 South 22d St. 629 Albany Ave. Flushing, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Items ,...-----'----, ,...-----'----, Quantities Price Amount Price Amount 1. Removing present concrete steps ..•...•... $150.00 $150.00 $100.00 $100.00 2. Regulating and grading ..••.....•..••..•.. 900 cu. yd.. 1.35 1,215.00 0.60 540.00 3. I~". galv. y;. ~. water supply line ...•.. 80 lin. ft. 2.50 200.00 1.25 100.00 4. 4 vltr. dram Pipe ••.••..••••.••.•••••.. 25 lin. ft. 6.00 150.00 1.25 31.25 5. Drinking fountain ...... •.•...... 1 75.00 75.00 50.00 50.00 6. Concrete steps •...... ••....•...... • 1,000 1,000.00 500.00 500.00 7. Concrete walks ...... 10,750 sq. ft. 0.30 3,225.00 0.30 3.225.00 8. Iron fence posts ...... 16 30.00 480.00 55.00 880.00 9. Iron fence ••.....••..••.••.•••••.•..... 830 lin. ft. 4.15 3,444.50 6.00 4,980.00 10. Chain link fence .•....•..•..••••••••.... 970 lin. ft. 1.43 1,387.10 2.25 2.182.50 U. Top soil ...... 63 cu. yds. 2.00 126.00 3.00 189.00 12. Sodding ...•...... •...•.•..••••••••• 4,900 sq. ft. 0.09 441.00 0.05 245.00 $U,893.60 $13.022.75

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for the erection and com pletion of a comfort station for men and women in Colonial Park near Bradhurst Avenue opposite 149th Street, Manhattan, for which bids were received by the Park Board March 12, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for, and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. By request Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for erection of boundary fences and construction of walks in Rainey Park, Borough of Queens, for which bids were received by the Park Board March 19. 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for, and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. On Motion at 3:10 p. m., the Board Adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 25 [March 19, 1929

d Construction of Walks in Borough of Queens.

W. S. Hill & Sons., Huguin Const. Co., Peter K. Kelly Cont. M. C. Seelig Co., Welsh Bros. Cont. Inc. Inc. Corp. Inc. Co., Inc. 36·19 Highland Ave. 151·11th St. 6009 Woodside Ave. 66 Court St. 35 Purvis St. Bayside, N. Y. L. I. C. Woodside. L. I. Brooklyn L.I. C. Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $0.01 $.01 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $75.00 $75.00 0.80 720.00 0.50 450.00 0.70 630.00 0.30 270.00 0.01 9.00 2.00 160.00 0.39 31.20 1.00 80.00 0.38 30.40 1.50 120.00 2.00 50.00 1.75 43.75 1.00 25.00 0.80 20.00 1.00 25.00 100.00 100.00 15.00 15.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 75.00 75.00 900.00 900.00 375.00 375.00 150.00 150.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 550.00 550.00 0.25 2,687.50 0.28 3,010.00 0.25 2,687.50 0.40 4,300.00 0.33 3,547.00 60.00 960.00 66.00 1,056.00 0.01 .16 55.00 880.00 100.00 1,600.00 5.00 4,150.00 5.58 4,631.00 6.91 5,735.30 4.70 3,901.00 3.75 3,112.50 2.00 1,940.00 3.68 3,569.60 1.76 1,707.20 1.555 1,508.35 1.75 1,697.50 3.00 189.00 4.50 283.50 2.50 157.50 0.01 .63 2.50 157.50 0.05 245.00 0.16 784.00 0.05 245.00 0.02 98.00 0.04 196.00 $12,101.51 $14,299.45 $11,517.66 $12,108.38 $11,165.00 April 2, 1929] 26

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, April 2, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Browne, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or ,proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read as follows: Borough of The Bronx 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improve ment of the Athletic Field in Macomb's Dam Park, near the intersection of E. 161st Street and Ruppert Place in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto. 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the construc tion of Tennis Courts in Crotona Park, together with all work incidental thereto. For Improvement of the Athletic Field in Macomb's Dam Park Near the

Burnside Contr. Co. Anthony Capasso 1309 Oak Point Ave. 2091 Nereid Ave. Items Quantities Bronx, N. Y. Bronx,N. Y. t 1f \ Price Amount Price Amount 1. 1~" galv. W. I. pipe .... 250 lin. ft. $1.00 $250.00 $1.00 $250;00 2. Reinforced cone. curb.... 2,950 lin. ft. 1.20 3,540.00 1.00 2,950.00 3. Playfield constr. in track. 11,475 sy. yds. 0.95 10,901.25 0.39 4,475.75 4. Running track constr..... 3,800 sq. yds. 1.50 5,700.00 0.58 2,204.00 5. Excavation and grading.. 300 cu. yds. 1.50 450.00 0.30 90.00 6. Top soil ...... •.. 305 cu. yds. 4.00 1,220.00 2.45 747.25 7. Broad jump runway & pit 1 150.00 150.00 70.00 70.00 8. High jump runway and pit 1 100.00 100.00 120.00 120.00 9. Pole vault runway and pit 1 200.00 200.00 80.00 80.00 10. Weight throwing circles .. 3 50.00 150.00 12.00 36.00 $12,661.25 $11,022.50

Morris Park Contr. Co., Inc. 1991 Cruger Ave. Bronx,N. Y. Items Quantities ~ Price Amount 1. 1~" galvanized W. I. pipe ...... 250 lin. ft. $1.00 $250.00 2. Reinforced concrete curb •...... 2,950 lin. ft. 1.50 4,425.00 3. Playfield constr. in track ...... 11,475 sq. yds. 0.35 4,016.25 4. Running track construction ...... 3,800 sq. yds. 0.75 2,850.00 5. Excavation and grading ...... 300 cu. yds 1.00 300.00 6. Top soil ...... 305 cu. yds 2.00 610.00 7. Broad jump runway and pit...... I 100.00 100.00 8. High jump runway and it ...... 1 100.00 100.00 9. Pole vault runway and pit ...... 1 100.00 100.00 to. Weight throwing circles ...... 3 50.00 150.00 $12,901.25 27 [April 2, 1929

Tbere being no objection, the President directed that the reading ot the Minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of contract (No. 88078) for Coal between this Department and the CheJsea Fuel Co., Inc., 25 Church Street, New York City, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase March 27, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to May 31, 1929, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offef(~d the following: Rfsolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of contract between this Department and t}1e Greene.-Wolf Co., Hudson Terminal Building, New York City, for pipe, valves and fittings, bids for which were received by the Department of Pur chase January 7, 1929, be and the same is hereby extended to May 1, 1929, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke--3. Commissioner H6rrick offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of contract between this Department and the Utility Oil Corporation, Long Island City (No. 92296) for Gasoline, bids which were received by the. Department of Purchase January 2, 1929,

Intersection of East 161st Street and Ruppert Place, Borough of The Bronx.

Fleming & Shep- . D. S. Hill & Sons, La Mura Const. Frank Mascali & pard Co., Inc. Inc. Co., Inc. Sons, Inc. 116 Broad St. 36-19 Highland Ave. 686 E. Fordham 645 E. Tremont Ave. N.Y.Y. Bayside, N. Y. Rd., N. Y. C. Bronx, N. Y. A A A , , I , \ I • Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $1.25 $312.50 $1.50 $375.00 $2.00 $500.00 $0.90 $225.00 1.20 3,540.00 1.50 4,425.00 1.35 3,982.50 0.60 1,770.00 0.65 7,458.75 0.35 4,016.25 0.75 8,606.25 0.48 5,508.00 0.80 3,040.00 0.50 1,900.00 0.75 2,850.00 0.69 2,622.00 1.50 450.00 1.00 300.00 1.50 450.00 1.20 360.00 3.00 915.00 3.00 915.00 3.50 1,067.50 2.40 732.00 185.00 185.00 100.00 100.00 150.00 150.00 90.00 90.00 200.00 200.00 100.00 150.00 150.00 90.00 90.00 200.{)0 200.00 100.00 100.00 150.00 150.00 90.00 90.00 50.00 150.00 25.00 75.00 25.00 75.00 12.00 36.00 $16,451.25 $12,306.25 $17,981.25 $11,523.00

Joseph Palladino, Inc. Remo-Eng. Corp. Rubien Canst. Co. M.C.Seelig Co.,Inc. 4179 Park Ave. 645 E. Tremont Ave. 3586th Ave. 66 Court st. Bronx, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. N.Y.C. Brooklyn, N. Y. A A A A , , , \ , , \ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $2.00 $500.00 $2.00 $500.00 $1.00 $250.00 $0.335 $83.75 0.50 1,475.00 1.50 4,425.00 1.00 2,950.00 0.346 2,495.70 0.50 5,737.50 0.79 9,065.25 0.65 7,458.75 0.59 6,770.25 0.60 2,280.00 1.90 7,220.00 1.00 3,800.00 0.786 2,986.80 1.00 300.00 1.90 570.00 2.00 600.00 1.00 300.00 2.50 762.50 3.50 1,067.50 3.00 915.00 2.50 762.50 75.00 75.00 300.00 300.00 150.00 150.00 98.00 98.00 75.00 75.00 225.00 225.00 300.00 300.00 185.00 185.00 75.00 75.00 225.00 225.00 150.00 150.00 127.00 127.00 25.00 75.00 30.00 90.00 50.00 150.00 25.00 75.00

$11,355.00 $23,687.75 $16,723~75 $13,884.00 April 2, 1929] 28

Fleming & Tom Reynolds, Sheppard Co., Inc. - Co .• Inc. 116 Broad St. 155 E. 12Sth St. Items N.Y.C. N.Y.C. ~ Quantities Prtce Amount , Price A Amount 1. Earth excavation ...... ••.•...... 600 cu. yds. $1.50 $900.00 $1.00 $600.00 2. Rock excavation ...•...•...•••••••••.••.. so cu. yds. 7.00 350.00 5.00 250.00 3. Add. earth fill ••.•....•....••••.....••••. 5,500 cu. yds. 0.35 1.925.00 0.40 2,200.00 4; Concrete gutters .•..•..•...•••••...•..••• 490 lin. ft. 4.00 1,960.00 2.00 • 980.00

5. 8" Drain pipe 0 •••• 0 0 •••••••• 0 • 0 •• 0 • 0 0 • •• 430 lin. ft. 1.25 537.50 2.00 860.00

6.- Manhole •.••• 0 •••••••••••••••• 0 • • • • • • • • • 2 100.00 200.00 60.00 120.00 7. Tennis net post •.••. 0" ••...•••.•..•• 0... 40 2.25 90.00 2.00 80.00 8. Wire mesh fence ..••••..•••.•..•..••••••• 1,450 lin. ft. 3.00 4,350.00 2.50 3,625.00 9. Wire mesh fence (hackstops)...... 740 lin. ft. 3.00 2,220.00 2.50 1,850.00 10. Cinder fill •••••••••••.•.••••..••••.•• 0" .1,450 cu. yds. 2.15 3,117.50 3.00 4,350.00

11. Clay topping .•..•.•. 0 ••••••••••••••••••• 1,100 cu. yd•. 13.09 14,300.00 7.30; 8,030.00 $29,950.00 $22,945.00

be and the same is hereby extended to and including April 30, 1929, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of contract between this De partment and Thomas M.- Blake, Inc., 640 West 34th Street, for Forage. bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase December 15, 1928 (No. 91258), be and the same is hereby-extended to April 10, 1929, the reasons fpr the delay being beyond the eontrol of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved. That the time stipulated for the completion of contract (No. 89266), between this Department and John M. Fox, 270 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, N. Yo, for Mould to Riverside Park, Manhattan, bids for which were received by the Board of . Purchase May 28, 1928, be and the same hereby is extended to May 1, 1929, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of contract between this Department and Montgomery & Co., Inc., for furnishing Tools and Implements for the Department of Parks, Borough of Brooklyn, dated March 30. 1929, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase December 28, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to April 30, 1929, the delay being for reasons beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne. O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of the contract between this Department and the Prevor Lumber Company, for furnishing lumber for the Depart ment of Parks, Borough of Brooklyn, dated March 30, 1929, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase December 14, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to April 30, 1929, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of contract between this Department and Joseph Johnson Sons, West Brighton, N. Y. (No. 89505), for Sand, Borough of Richmond, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase August 11, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to and including March 30, 1929, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: 29 [April 2, 1929

La Mura Const. Co., Frank Mascali &: Morris Park Contr. Inc. Sons, Inc. Co., Inc. Remo Eng. Corp. Rubien Const. Co. 686 E. Fordham Rd. 645 E. Tremont Ave. 1991 Cruger Ave. 645 E. Tremont Ave. 858 6th Ave. Bronx, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. N.Y.C. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~rice Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $2.00 $1,200.00 $0.96 $576.00 $0.01 $6.00 $2.50 $1,500.00 $1.00 $600.00 10.00 500.00 5.00 250.00 0.01 .50 $2.50 125.00 5.00 250.00 1.00 5,500.00 0.42 2,310.00 0.01 55.00 0.79 4,345.00 0.50 2,750.00 2.50 1,225.00 3.30 1,617.00 4.00 1,960.00 5.50 2,695.00 4.00 1,960.00 2.50 1,075.00 1.20 516.00 4.00 1,720.00 2.50 1,075.00 1.50 645.00 150.00 300.00 72.00 144.00 100.00 200.00 100.00 200.00 100.00 200.00 3.00 120.00 3.00 120.00 7.00 280.00 .10 400.00 1.00 40.00 5.50 7,975.00 3.60 5,220.00 3.25 4,712.50 3.00 4,350.00 2.39 3,465.50 5.50 4,070.00 3.60 2,664.00 3.25 2,405.00 3.00 2,220.00 2.25 1,665.00 2.50 3,625.00 2.16 3,132.00 2.00 2,900.00 1.90 2,755.00 1.65 2,392.50 9.00 9,900.00 11.00 12,100.00 9.50 10,450.00 8.00 8,800.00 6.00 6,600.00 $35,490.00 $28,649.00 $24,689.00 $28,465.00 $20,568.00

Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. On motion at 2 :56 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. April 9, 1929] 30

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, April 9, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Browne, O'Rourke. There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with. By request Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for erection of boundary fences and construction of walks in Rainey Park, Borough of Queens, for which bids were received by the Park Board, March 19, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be enter"" into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, 0'Rourke-3. By request Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and material necessary or required for the improvement of the Athletic Field in Ma comb's Dam Park, near the intersection of East 161st Street and Ruppert Place, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work inci dental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board, April 2, 1929, be for warded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for, and on be half of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, 0'Rourke-3. By request Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the construction of Tennis Courts in Crotona Park, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board April 2, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for, and on be half of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, 0'Rourke-3. On motion at 2 :50 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 31 [April 16, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, April 16, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke. A representative ,of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened, and all the bids or proposals, which had been received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of Manhattan. l. For furnishing and erecting twenty (20) wire mesh rolling screens and tracks in the storeroom, for painting in the basement of building "B" of the Metro politan Museum of Art in Central Park, New York City. 2. For furnishing and erecting a galvanized chain link fence, 18 feet in height, on the southerly, westerly and northerly sides of Hudson Park Playground, to gether with all work incidental thereto. Borough of Brooklyn. 3. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improve ment of Ocean Parkway, East Traffic Road, from Foster Avenue to Avenue P., Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto.

For Furnishing and Erecting Twenty (20) Wire Mesh Rolling Screens and Tracks in the Storeroom for Paintings in Basement of Buildng "B" of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Central Park, New York City, Borough of Manhattan.

Bidders Amount Barash & Diamond, 60 Bergen St., Brooklyn, N. Y ...... $2,642.00 Bellis Wire Works, Inc., 307 Scholes St., Brooklyn, N. Y ...... 2,500.00 Eastern Bronze & Wire Works, Inc., 476 Seneca Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y ...... 2,470.00 Estey Bros. Co., 1006 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y ...... ; ...... ; ...... 3,539.00 Ever Ready Iron Works, Inc., 35-37 Division Place, Brooklyn, N. Y ...... 2,863.00 Fred Goldsmith, 2511 Gr. Cent. Term. Building, New York City ...... 2,594.05 Greenpoint Wire Works Co., 238 Java St., Brooklyn, N. Y ...... 2,85l.41 Klewolk Const. Co., Inc., 74-26 Woodside Ave., Elmhurst, L. 1...... 3,555.00 Knopp Bernard, 156 East 47th St., New York City ...... 3,356.00 Levine & Ragow, Inc., 11 West 42nd St., New York City ...... 3,510.00 Manhattan Wire Works, 300 Douglass St., Brooklyn, N. Y ...... •... 3,034.00 Richards-Wilcox Manufacturing Co., 85 Walker St., New York City ...... 3,577.00 Paul Scherbner Iron Works, 306 East 123rd St., New York City ...... 2,295.00

For Furnishing and Erecting a Galvanized Chain Link Fence, 18 Feet in Height on the Southerly, Westerly and Northerly Sides of Hudson Park Playground, Borough of Manhattan.

Bidders Amount Anchor Post Fence Co., 9 East 38th St., New York City ...... $3,149.00 Atlas Fence Co., 25-49 Verona Ave., Newark, N. J ...... 3,123.00 Cyclone Fence Co., 796 Frelinghuysen Ave., Newark, N. J ...... : ...... 3,620.00 Guardian Fence Co., Inc., 32 Austin St., Newark, N. J ..... , ...... 3,520.00 Paul J. Hand Co., Inc., 510 Smith St., Brooklyn, N. Y...... 2,980.00 Independent Fence Co., 418 3rd Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y ...... 3824.00 Page Steel & Wire Co., 2629 Grand Central Terminal, New York City ...... 4.895.00 April 16, 1929J 32

For the Improvement of Ocean Parkway-East Traffic

Brooklyn Alcatraz Asphalt Co., Cronford Co., 407 Hamilton Ave., 52 Ninth St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. ,~ __A.A __--." Items ,r-__--'A~ _ ___" Quantities Price Amount Price Amount 1. New basins ...... •... 55 $180.00 $9,900.00 $200.00 $11,000.00 2. 12" Vito pipe drain...... 1,655 lin. ft. 1.90 3,144.50 1.90 3,144.50 3. Regulating and grading...... 12,500 cu. yds. 1.00 12,500.00 1.00 12,500.00 4. Concrete curb ...... 14,750 lin. ft. 0.80 11,800.00 0.80 11,800.00 5. 6" Granite curb ...... 510 lin. ft. 3.75 1,912.50 4.00 . 2,040.00 6. Cement sidewalk ...... 42,000 sq. ft. 0.25 10,500.00 0.26 10,920.00 7. Bluestone headers ...... 25 lin. ft. 1.00 25.00 1.50 37.50 8. Concrete foundation ...... 5,450 cu. yds.. 6.55 35,697.50 7.00 38,150.00 9. New asphalt ...... • 24,500 sq. yds. 1.03 25,235.00 1.20 29,400.00 10. Trees (pruned, etc.) ...... Lump sum 2,000.00 3,500.00 11. Tree removed (4" to 30" diam) 260 40.00 10,400.00 25.00 6,500.00 12. Excavation of tree pits ...... 1,950 cu. yds. 1.20 2,340.00 1.50 2,925.00 13. Top soil ...... 3,750 cu. yds. 2.00 7,500.00 2.25 8,437.50 14. New trees ...... 270 140.00 37,800.00 125.00 33,750.00 15. Sod ...... 100,000 sq. ft. 0.05 5,000.00 0.05 5,000.00 16. Concrete headers ...... 400 lin. ft. 1.10 440.00 1.10 440.00 $176,194.500 $179,544.50

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of contract No. 91803, be tween this Department and the East River Mill & Lumber Co., 92nd to 94th Streets, East River, for Lumber, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase, December 14, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to and including April 30, 1929, the reason for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of contract No. 91819, be tween this Department and the Prever Lumber Co., Inc., 41 West 26th Street, for Lumber, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase, December 14, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to and including May 31, 1929, the reason for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offe.red the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for completion of deliveries in contract No. 90274 with the Colonial Sand and Stone Co. for furnishing and delivering sand for Department of Parks, Bronx, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase, September 24, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to March 18, 1929, the reason for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for completion' of deliveries upon contract No. 91819 ·with the Prever Lumber Co., for furnishing and delivering lumber for Parks, Borough of The Bronx, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase Dec. 14, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended for a period of sixty (60) days, the delay being due to causes beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessv, Browne, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of the contract between this 33 [April 16, 1929

Road From Foster Avenue to Avenue P, Borough of Brooklyn.

D. J. McCoy Asphalt B. Turecamo Cont. Corp., M. J. O'Hara, Co., Inc., Ave. U & 57th St., 3486th St., Foot of 24th Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. A I " , , , " , Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $150.00 $8,250.00 $140.00 $7,700.00 $145.00 $7,975.00 1.90 3,144.50 1.50 2,482.50 1.90 3,144.50 1.00 12,500.00 1.20 15,000.00 1.15 14,375.00 0.80 11,800.00 0.80 11,800.00 0.80 11,800.00 3.80 1,938.00 4.00 2,040.00 4.00 2,040.00 0.25 10,500.00 0.25 10,500.00 0.25 10,500.00 1.00 25.00 1.10 27.50 1.10 27.50 6.50 35,425.00 7.00 38,150.00 6.70 36,515.00 1.00 24,500.00 1.05 25,725.00 1.00 24,500.00 4,500.00 2,750.00 4,450.00 30.00 7,800.00 30.00 7,800.00 20.00 5,200.00 1.00 1,950.00 1.50 2,925.00 1.45 2,827.50 2.50 9,375.00 1.50 5,625.00 2.10 7,875.00 140.00 37,800.00 100.00 27,000.00 120.00 32,400.00 0.06 6,000.00 0.05 5,000.00 0.05 5,000.00 0.80 320.00 1.00 400.00 1.10 440.00 $175,827.50 $164,925.00 $169,069.50

Department and M. D. Lundin Company, for furnishing all labor and materials neces sary or required in the erection and completion of a Picnic Building and Comfort Station in Prospect Park, Borough of Brooklyn, the City of New York, Contract No. I-General Construction, dated May 22, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended 120 consecutive calendar days from the expiration of the thirty day extension granted from the expiration of the original contract time, as recommended by the Engineer, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of th~ contract between this Department and Thomas E. O'Brien, Inc., for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required in the erection and completion of a Picnic Building and Comfort Station in Prospect Park, Borough of Brooklyn, the City of New York, Contract No.2-Plumbing and Gas Fitting, dated May 23, 1928, be and the same hereby is extended 90 consecutive calendar days from the expiration of the 60 day extension granted from the expiration of the original contract time, as recommended by the Engineer, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the. Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of the contract between this Department and B. J. Pfeifer, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or re quired in the ere.ction and completion of a Picnic Building and Comfort Station in Prospect Park, Borough of Brooklyn, the City of New York, Contract No. J-Heating and Ventilation, dated May 18, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended 150 consecu tive calendar days from the expiration of the original contract time. as recommended by the Engineer, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the foJlowing: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board April 16, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improvement of Ocean Parkway, East Traffic Road, from Foster Avenue to Avenue P, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for April 16, 1929] 34 the same be entered into, and executed by the President for, and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, O'Rourke-4. On motion at 3 :10 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. [April 23, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, April 23, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, Browne, Butler. Commissioner O'Rourke being detained in Richmond by an important public en gagement sent Mr. Frederick H. Gross of his Department to show his interest in the subject of diphtheria prevention, which Commissioner Wynne had arranged to bring to the attention of the Park Board at this meeting. A representative of the Comptroller being present and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisements, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of Q14eens For furnishing aU labor and materials necessary or required for the installation and completion of Gasoline Storage Tanks and Gasoline Pumps in Forest Park, Borough of Queens, together with all work incidental thereto.

For the Installation and Completion of Gasoline Tanks and Gasoline Pumps in Forest Park, Borough of Queens.

Bidders Amount Altman Plumbing Co., 487 First Avenue, N. Y. c...... $1118.00 Henri X. Billhorz, Chatham-Phoenix Bldg., Bridge Plaza, L. I. City ...... 1868.00 Harry Klein, 74-26 Woodside Ave., Elmhurst, L. 1...... 1308.00 Thomas F. Mulligan, 199 East Avenue, L. I. City ...... 1300.00 Thomas E. O'Brien, Inc., 6311 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y...... 1935.00

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with. President Herrick announced that the regular order of business would be suspended to allow the representative of Health Commissioner Wynne to be heard without wasting his time. Mr. Edward Fisher Brown, a Director of the Diphtheria Prevention Commission of the Department of Health, City of New York, appeared and explained that Com missioner Shirley W. '''lynne, M.D., of the Department of Health, who had asked for a hearing before the Park Board, had found it impossible to attend and had designated him to represent the Health Department. Mr. Brown said that the Health Department officials felt that those of the Park Department would naturally be interested with them in the campaign to wipe out diphtheria in this City. They realized the objections to the invasion of park territory and Its use for any other than park purposes, but had carefully considered methods that would minimize these objections, be only temporary in their operation and be of vital importance in combatting what it has been proved is a preventable disease. He asked the Park Commissioners to consider allowing the Health Department to erect tents in various parks about 20 x 20 feet in size, to be equipped with Doctors and Nurses and used as depots for the diphtheria prevention treatment of children. This treatment, he said, is by the injection of a serum, takes only about a minute, is painless and furnished lasting immunization. Commissioner Herrick asked if the plans had been thought out in detail as to what parks were particularly suitable for the work, and discussed with Mr. Brown various small parks and locations. It was decided that a survey should be made of the Manhattan Parks and their surroundings from the standpoint of this proposed use, and that the Park Department and Health Department officials should cooperate in making the survey. April 23, 1929]

Commissioner Browne said that Brooklyn's largest park, Prospect Park, had a newly erecte.d building in which the work could probably be accommodated and that he would give permits for tents in other parks where he approved of them. Commissioner Butler volunteered to handle the matter in the same way and Mr. Gross arranged with Br. Brown to meet Park Commissioner O'Rourke to make the same arrangement in Richmond. Commissioner Hennessy expressed his interest and signified his intention to co operate. He asked what representative of the Health Dpartmnt would have charge of the work in the Bronx. Being told that Sanitary Superintendent Arthur ]. O'Leary, M.D., was the official, the Commissioner said that he would take the matter up with him and do whatever could be done. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board April 16, 1929, for furnishing and erecting twenty (20) wire mesh rolling screens and tracks in the storeroom for paintings in basement of building "B" of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Central Park, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for aJld on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: . Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board April 16, 1929, for furnishing and erecting a galvanized chain link fence 18 feet in hei'ght on the southerly, westerly and northerly sides of the Hudson Park Play ground, Manhattan, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler-4. Commissioner Browne offered the fol1owing: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of the contract between this Department and The Williams & Well Co., Inc., for furnishing Lawn Mower Parts for the Department of Parks, Borough of Brooklyn, dated March 31, 1929, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase December 28, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to April 18, 1929, the delay being for reasons beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler-4. Commissioner Browne called attention again to his suggestion that the police booths in the vicinity of the small park or on the borders of the larger parks would be made much more valuable and effici'ent for the prevention of damage to park property and the protection of the people frequenting the parks if they were moved to convenient points within park territory. This would insure hourly visits by uniformed policemen and a most beneficial effect could be expected from their being seen there and seeing what was going on there. After a brief discussion by all the Commissioners, Commissioner Butler offered the following resolution which was seconded by Commissioner Browne. Resolved, That it is the opinion of the Park Board that a greater observance of the Park Ordinances would be enforced by having the police booths on the streets in the vicinity of the Public Parks moved to points inside of the parks. In that way the presence of a uniformed police officer every hour to ring up his station house call would go far to reduce vandalism and the destruction of park property and prevent crime. President Herrick is hereby requested to confer with the police commissioner to advise him to that effect and endeavor to secure his favorable action on the pro posed change. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler-4. On motion at 3 :15 P. M. the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 37 [April 23, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, April 30, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. The Secretary reported to the Commissioners that President Herrick was unable to be present having been called away by the death of his uncle in Albany. On motion, Commissioner Hennessy was elected to act as Chairman. A representative of the Comptroller being present and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisements, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of Manhattan 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for repairing sheet asphalt and asphaltic concrete roadway pavements in parks and parkways in the Borough of Manhattan, where directed during the year 1929, together with all work incidental thereto. 2. For roofing work at new addition for office and shop space of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 82nd Street and 5th Avenue, New York City, together with all work incidental thereto. Borough of The Bronx 3. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for paving and repaving with heavy traffic sheet asphalt on concrete foundation, the roadways of Mosholu Parkway from Webster Avenue to approximately 20 feet east of Van Cort landt Avenue, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto. 4. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the construc tion of a bridle path in Van Cortlandt Park, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto. Borough of Queens 5. For the construction of roadways and paths and general improvements of Baisley Park. April 23, 1929]

For Repairing Sheet Asphalt and Asphaltic Concrete Roadway Pavements III Parks

Charles D. Beckwith, Inc., Seneca Ave. & Bronx River, Bronx A , Items Quanties Price Amount Concrete ...... 100 cu. yds. $8.90 $890.00 Wearing surface ...... 8,000 sq. yds. 2.28 18,240.00 $19,130.00

For the Construction of a Bridle Path in

W. S. Hill & Sons, Anthony Capasso Inc. 2091 Nereid Ave. 36·19 Highland Ave. Bronx Bayside, N. Y. Items A A , Quantities Price Amount" Price Amount J. Excavation .•.•.•...... •.. 4,500 cu. yds. $1.10 $4,950.00 $1.45 $6,525.00 2. Fill ...... •.•...... 3,500 cu. yds. 0.15 525.00 0.25 875.00 3. Bridle path construction ..•.....•...•...... 11,900 sq. yds. 0.90 10,710.00 0.65 7,735.00 f. Rock excavation...... 25 cu. yds. 6.00 150.00 10.00 250.00 5. 8" Vitro pipe...... 100 lin. ft. 1.00 100.00 2.00 200.00 6. 12" Vitro pipe...... 160 lin. ft 1.00 160.00 2.00 320.00 7. Rustic bridge ...... 1 600.00 600.00 555.00 555.00 S. Concrete .....•...... •.••••...•..... 5 cu. yds. 12.00 60.00 15.00 75.00 9. Trees and stumps to be removed...... • 25 20.00 500.00 50.00 1,250.00 $17,755.00 $17,785.00

For the Construction of Roadways and Paths and the

Brugel Contr. Co., Connor Bros. Inc. 629 Albany Ave. 427 Weirfield St. Brooklyn Brooklyn A. A Items \I , Quantities Price Amount Price Amount ]. Regulating and grading...... 8,400 cu. yds. $0.60 $5,040.00 $0.60 $5,040.00 2. Catch basins .....•...... 5 50.00 250.00 70.00 350.00 3. 8" Vitro pipe...... 215 lin. ft. 1.00 215.00 1.00 215.00 4. 8" cast iron pipe...... • ...... • . . 130 lin. ft. 1.00 130.00 2.00 260.00 5. Concrete curb ...... 2,150 lin. ft. 1.00 2,150.00 1.30 2,795.00 6. Concrete beader...... 240 lin. ft. 1.00 240.00 1.00 240.00 7. 8" Reinforced concrete pavement •••.•••••.. 4,130 sq. yds. 3.50 14,455.00 2.80 11,564.00 8. Concrete walks ••...•.....•..••..•...... •24,800 sq. ft. 0.30 7,440.00 0.25 6,200.00 9. Chain link fence...... 280 lin. ft. 1.00 280.00 2.50 700.00 10. Top soil .....•...•...... •... 630 cu. yds. 2.50 1,575.00 1.75 1,102.50 11. Sodding ...... ••50,000 sq. ft. 0.05 2,500.00 0.05 2,500.00 12. Seeding ...... 1,000 sq. ft. 0.10 "100.00 0.10 100.00 $34,375.00 $31,066.50

For Roofing Work at New Addition for Office and Shop Space of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 82nd Street and Fifth Avenue, New York City, Together With All Work Incidental Thereto, Borough of Manhattan. Bidders Amount Artistic Metal & Roofing Co., 7814 46th Ave., Elmhurst, L. I...... Informal Bid The Chrystie Cornice & Skylight Works, Inc., 332 West 26th St., N. Y. C. ... $1,983.00 I. Fox, 638 Prospect Ave., N. Y. C...... 1,755.00 A. Gilman, 3181 East Tremont Ave., Bronx...... 2,280.00 Wm. Kreisberg, 331 West 59th St., N. Y. C...... •... 1,989.00 Nicholas ]. Schery, 303 East 64th St., N. Y. C...... 1,787.00 University Roofing & Skylight Co., 557 E. Fordham Rd., N. Y. C...... 1,575.00 39 [April 30, 1929

and Parkways in the Borough of Manhattan, Where Directed, During the. Year 1929.

The Sicilian Asphalt Brusstor Con st. Co., Inc., Paving Co., Valatia Const. Corp., E. 151st St. and 41 Park Row, 15 E. 40th St., Harlem River, N. Y. C. N.Y.C. N.Y.C. A A ,r______~A~ ______~, Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $12.00 $1,200.00 $12.00 $1,200.00 $10.00 $1,000.00 1.63 13,040.00 2.35 18,800.00 2.17 17,360.00 $14,240.00 $20,000.00 $18,360.00

Van Cortlandt Park, Borough of The Bronx.

Frank Mas.caJi & James D. Larkin Sons, Inc. Nilsson Co., Inc. Slack & Slack Corp. J. V. Timoney 1236 Tinton Ave. 645 E. Tremont Ave. 349 E. 149th St. 1105 E. 222nd St. 320 East 201st St. Bronx Bronx N. Y.C. Bronx Bronx , A , A , ~, \ frice Amount " Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount " Price Amount $0.88 $3,960.00 $0.74 $3,330.00 $0.95 $4,275.00 $0.90 $4,050.00 $1.50 $6,750.00 0.88 3.080.00 0.24 840.00 0.25 875.00 0.01 35.00 1.50 5,250.00 lAO 16.660.00 0.54 6,426.00 0.70 8,330.00 0.75 8,925.00 0.40 4,760.00 3.00 75.00 8.00 200.00 3.00 75.00 5.00 125.00 6.00 150.00 1.00 100.00 1.08 108.00 2.00 200.00 0.65 65.00 1.00 100.00 2.00 320.00 2.04 326.40 3.00 480.00 1.00 160.00 1.50 240.00 700.00 700.00 1,144.00 1,144.00 800.00 800.00 450.00 450.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 10.00 50.00 18.00 90.00 8.00 40.00 8.00 40.00 20.00 100.00 5.00 125.00 20.00 500.00 5.00 125.00 10.00 250.00 20.00 500.00 $25,070.00 $12,964.40 $15,200.00 $14,100.00 $18,850.00

General Improvement of Baisley Park, Borough of Queens.

Gifford Const. Peter K. Kelly Kendrick Land Clearing Co. Contr. Corp. Corp. Edward F. Monahan Peace Bros., Inc. 161·10 Jamaica Ave. 6009 Woodside Ave. 214·19 Whitehall Ter. 195 Hastings St. 57 N. Lawrance St. Jamaica Woodside, N. Y. Ho11is, N. Y. Brooklyn Flushing, N. Y. ~~~ ~~ Price Amount Price Amonnt Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $0.60 $5,040.00 $0.55 $4,620.00 $0.55 $4,620.00 $0.75 $6,300.00 $0.70 $5,880.00 70.00 350.00 175.00 875.00 60.00 300.00 125.00 625.00 75.00 375.00 1.80 387.00 1.50 322.50 1.50 322.50 2.00 430.00 1.45 311.75 2.50 325.00 3.00 390.0Q 2.50 325.00 2.00 260.00 3.00 390.00 0.85 1,827.50 1.50 3,225.00 0.75 1,612.50 0.85 1,827.50 0.95 2,042.50 0.80 192.00 1.00 240.00 0.33 79.20 0.85 204.00 0.90 216.00 2.90 11,977.00 2.95 12,183.50 3.01 12,431.30 3.08 12,720.40 2.90 11,977.00 0.29 7,192.00 . 0.22 5,456.00 0.27 6,696.00 0.26 6,448.00 0.34 8,432.00 2.00 560.00 2.15 602.00 1.35 378.00 1.20 336.00 2.25 630.00 2.00 1,260.00 2.50 1,575.00 2.50 1,575.00 2.50 1,575.00 2.50 1,575.00 0.05 2,500.00 0.05 2,500.00 0.06 3,000.00 0.06 3,000.00 0.09 4,500.00 0.20 200.00 0.05 50.00 0.02 20.00 0.02 20.00 0.08 80.00 $31,810.50 $32,039.00 $31,359.50 $33,745.90 $36,409.25 April 30, 1929] 40

For Paving and Repaving with Heavy Traffic Sheet Asphalt on Concrete Foundation, east of Van Cortlandt Ave.,

The Asphalt Const. Co.,Chas. D. Beckwith, Inc., 208 Broadway, Seneca Ave. and Bronx New York City River, Bronx, N. Y. ,,... ___--" ___ ---,,,~----'A'----"'., Items Quantities Price Amount Price Amount 1. Drainage, excavation and backfilling .. 250 cu. yds. $3.00 $750.00 $1.80 $450.00 2. Rock excavation in trench •...... 50 cu. yds. 0.01 0.50 0.01 0.50 3. 36" Reinforced concrete pipe 1,650 lin. ft. 12.00 19,800.00 8.20 13,530.00 4. 12" Vitro pipe ...... 1,250 lin. ft. 4.00 5,000.00 2.20 2,750.00 5. 8" Vitro pipe 850 lin. ft. 3.00 2,550.00 1.75 1,487.50 6. Reinforced concrete slab ...... 20 cu. yds. 18.00 360.00 14.50 290.00 7. Removing silt .... . 50 cu. yds. 3.00 150.00 2.75 137.50 8. Manholes ...... 4 100.00 400.00 65.00 260.00 9. Catch basins ...... 1 250.00 250.00 90.00 90.00 10. Inlet basins 19 150.00 2,850.00 45.00 855.00 11. Additional b ric k masonry 20 cu. yds. 50.00 1,000.00 SO.OO 1,600.00 12. Manhole heads .... 7 25.00 175.00 15.00 105.00 13. Excavation in roadway ...... 2,900 cu. yds. 2.50 7,250.00 0.01 29.00 14. Rock excavation .. . 50 cu. yds. om 0.50 0.01 0.50 15. Broken stone ...... 1,900 cu. yds. 3.50 6,650.00 om 19.00 16. Concrete foundation 5,200 cu. yds. 7.00 36,400.00 7.00 36,400.00 17. Sheet asphalt ...... 30,400 sq. yds. 1.39 42,256.00 1.48 44,992.00 18. Concrete curb ...... 11,000 lin. ft. 1.00 11,000.00 0.80 8,800.00 19. Concrete headers .. 250 lin. ft. 0.75 187.50 0.60 150.00 20. Earth fill ...... 1,000 cu. yds. 0.50 500.00 om 10.00 21. Sod ...... 5,000 sq. ft. 0.10 500.00 0.07 350.00 22. Top soil ...... 1,000 cu. yds. 3.00 3,000.00 1.50 1,500.00 $141,029.50 $113,806.00 41 [April 30, 1929 the Roadways of Mosholu Parkway, from Webster Ave. to approximately 20 feet Borough of The Bronx.

Brusstar Const. Co., Inc., Bronx Asphalt Corp., E. 151st St. and Gaffney Const. Corp., 900 Zerega Ave., Harlem River, Zerega and Story Aves., Bronx, N. Y. New York City Bronx, N. Y. A A r A , Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount

$2.50 $625.00 $3.50 $875.00 $2.00 $500.00 5.00 250.00 10.00 500.00 0.01 0.50 12.00 19,800.00 10.00 16,500.00 8.00 12,200.00 3.50 4,375.00 2.75 3,437.50 2.25 2,812.50 2.50 2,125.00 2.25 1,912.50 1.70 1,445.00

18.00 360.00 15.00 300.00 20.00 400.00 5.00 250.00 20.00 1,000.00 2.00 100.00 100.00 400.00 100.00 400.00 ZOO.OO 800.00 200.00 200.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 200.00 115.00 2,185.00 100.00 1,900.00 75.00 1,425.00

25.00 500.00 25.00 500.00 25.00 500.00 25.00 175.00 30.00 210.00 16.50 115.50 0.90 2,610.00 0.01 29.00 0.40 1,160.00 0.90 45.00 10.00 500.00 0.01 0.50 1.00 1,900.00 3.75 7,125.00 3.50 6,650.00 7.00 36,400.00 6.75 35,100.00 7.00 36,400.00 1.20 36,480.00 1.33 40,432.00 1.20 36,480.00 0.85 9,350.00 1.00 11,000.00 0.85 9,350.00 0.85 21,250.00 1.00 250.00 0.85 212.50 0.01 10.00 0.50 500.00 0.01 10.00 0.08 400.00 0.06 300.00 0.08 400.00 2.50 2,500.00 2.50 2,500.00 3.00 3,000.00

$121,152.00 $125,371.00 $115,161.50 April 30, 1929] 42

There being no objection, the Chairman directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. By request, Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the date of completion of Contract No. 92455 between this Depart ment and the East River Mill & Lumber Company, 92nd to 94th Streets, East River, for Lumber, for which bids were received by the Board of Purchase December 14, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to May 31, 1929, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-3. By request, Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the date of completion of Contract No. 92455 betwee nthis Depart ment and The Greene-Wolf Co., Hudson Terminal Building, for pipe fittings, etc., for which bids were received by the Board of Purchase January 7, 1929, be and the same is hereby extended for fifteen consecutive working days, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractors. . Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-3. By request, Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of the contract between this Department and A. J. Ulmer for furnishing tools and implements for the Department of Parks. Borough of Brooklyn, dated March 31, 1929, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase, December 28, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to April 30, 1929, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-3. On motion at 3 :00 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 43 [April 30, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, May 7, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meetin~ open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of The Bronx Furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required to repair with sheet asphalt and with concrete on parkways and park roads, Borough of The Bronx, for the year 1929, together with all work incidental thereto.

For All Labor and Materials to Repair with Sheet Asphalt and With Concrete, Park . way and Park Roads, Borough of The Bronx.

Charles D. Brusstar Con st. The Sicilian Beckwith, Inc., Co., Inc., Asphalt Paving Seneca Ave. & East 151st St., Co., Bronx River, E. Harlem River, 41 Park Row, Bronx, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. New York City ~~~ Items Quantities Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Concrete foundation repairs ...... 200 cu. yds. to.95 $1,390.00 $9.00 $1,800.00 $12.00 $2,400.00 Sheet asphalt repairs .. 2,970 sq. yds. 1.63 4,841.10 1.80 5,346.00 2.50 7,425.00 to,231.10 $7,146.00 $9,825.00

The Secretary reported a telephone message from Commissioner Browne that he was unable to leave the work in his Department to attend the meeting, and asked to be excused. There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for repairing sheet asphalt and asphaltic concrete roadway pavements in parks and parkways in the Borough of Manhattan, where directed, during the year 1929, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board, April 30, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for roofing work at new addition for office and shop space of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 82nd Street and Fifth Avenue, New York City, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board April 30, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller April 30, 1929] 44

for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the folIowing: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing alI labor and materials necessary or required for paving and repaving with heavy traffic sheet asphalt on concrete foundation the roadways of Mosholu Parkway from Webster Avenue to approximately 20 feet east of Van Cortandt Avenue, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board April 3D, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the construction of a bridle path in Van Cort landt Park, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board, April 3D, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for the construction of roadways and paths and the general improvement of Baisley Park, for which bids were received by the Park Board April 30, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the installation and completion of Gasoline Storage Tanks and Gasoline Pumps in Forest Park, Borough of Queens, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board April 23, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the folIowing: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required to repair with sheet asphalt and with concrete on parkways and park roads, Borough of The Bronx, for the year 1929, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board May 7, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy called attention to his receipt of a letter from the Com- 45 [May 7, 1929 missioner of Accounts relative to an inquiry into the bids submitted May 1, for repav ing the roadways of Mosholu Parkway and the conclusion reached by that Com missioner that he saw no reason why the contract should not be awarded. On motion the letter was ordered on file. On motion at 3 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. May 7, 1929] 46

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, May 21, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of Manhattan. 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for repairing with concrete the concrete bulkhead wall on the waterfront of Corlear's Hook Park, together with all work incidental thereto. 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for raising the concrete benches and parapet wall to a higher level and filling with earth the space be tween the westerly side of Riverside Drive, between 79th and 96th Streets, together with all work incidental thereto. 3. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for resurfacing the baH field in Chelsea Park, together with all work incidental thereto.

For Repairing With Concrete the Concrete Bulkhead \Vall on the Waterfront of materials necessary or required for the construction of copper roofing and restoration Corlear's Hook Park, Borough of Manhattan.

Bidders 80 cu. yds. Amount Conner Bros., 629 Albany Ave., Brooklyn ...... $40.00 $3,200 M. ]. Cauldwell, 8601 57th Road, Elmhurst, Long Island ...... 16.00 1,280 Thomas O'Dowd, 2086 Washington Ave., Bronx ...... 22.00 1,760 . Petersen Contr. Co., Inc., 4459 Third Ave., Bronx ...... 56.00 4,480

For Raising the Concrete Benches and Parapet Wall to a Higher Level and Filling Wall Line, All in the Westerly Side of Riverside Drive

Abraham M. Goldsmith, M. C. Seelig Co., Louis Di Menna,2511 Grand Cen- Inc., 47-78 3rd Ave., tral Term. Bldg., 66 Court St., Bronx, N. Y. New York City Brooklyn, N. Y. Items Quantities ,---A----.. ,---A----.. ,----A-, Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Benches to reset 115 $15.00 $1,725.00 $15.00 $1,725.00 $5.51 $633.65 Filling ...... •.... .1,020 cu. yds. 1.00 1.020.00 0.50 510.00 0.82 836.40 Rubble masonry in wall foundation '" 250 cu. yds. 15.00 3,750.00 12.00 3,000.00 6.25 1,562.50 Masonry wall to re- build ...... 500 cu. yds. 15.00 8,250.00 15.00 8,250.00 7.69 4,229.50 $14,745.00 $13,485.00 $7,262.05

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for completion of work on Contract No. 89990 with the Victory Roofing and Skylight Company, Inc., for furnishing all labor and work at the Reptile House in the N ew York Zoological Park in the Borough of The 47 [May 7, 1929

Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto, bids for whi,ch were received by the Park Board, September 4, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to May 22, 1929, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler. O'Rourke-.'i. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of the contract between tnis Department and the Wickwire Spencer Steel Company, for furnishing all lahor ;,nd materials necessary or required for erection of a picket fence on Shore Road Drive, between 83rd Street and Oliver Street, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, dated April 26, 1928, be and the same hereby is extended twenty (20) consecutive working days from the expiration of the or·iginal contract time, as recommended by the Engineer, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herri·ck, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. Commissioner Herrick, pursuant to notice which all the Commissioners had received from the Secretary, brought up the subject of the report of Comptroller Berry, under consideration by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, concerning the expenditure of $6,000,000.00 for acquisition of parks and open air playgrounds. The attendance of Supervisors of Recreation James V. Mulholland, Manhattan, John]. Downing, Brooklyn, and John]. McCormack, Bronx, with John H. Bergen, Chief Clerk, Park Department, Bronx, was noted for the Minutes.

For Resurfacing the Ball Field in Chelsea Park, Borough of Manhattan.

Bidders 8,300 sq. yds. Amount M. ]. Cauldwell, 8601 57th Road, Elmhurst, L. I...... $21.00 $174,300.00 Colgan Contr. Co., 26 Court St., Broklyn ...... 0.77 6,391.00 Fleming & Sheppard Co., Inc., 116 Broad St., N. Y. C...... 0.32 2,656.00 John M. Fox, 270 Herkimer St., Brooklyn ...... 0.24 1,992.00 Patrick F. Norton, 135 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx ...... 1.15 9,545.00 Thomas O'Dowd, 2086 Washington Ave., Bronx ...... 0.29 2,407.00

With Earth the Space Between the Westerly Edge of the Asphalt Walk and the Between 79th and 96th Streets Borough of Manhattan.

Morris Park Contr. E. S. Good Contr. Thomas O'Dowd, Co., Inc., Co., Inc., 2086 Washington Ave., 1991 Cruger Ave., 323 Myrtle Ave., Bronx, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. Flushing, L. I. , , , Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $3.00 $345.00 $8.00 $920.00 $6.00 $690.00 0.50 510.00 1.00 1,020.00 0.40 408.00 12.00 3,000.00 16.00 4,000.00 10.00 2,500.00 14.00 7,700.00 6.00 3,300.00 8.00 4,400.00 $11,555.00 $9,240.00 $7,998.00

The Commissioners discussed the Comptroller's report, and such information as the other park officials supplied in answer to their questions, at very considerable length. Commissioner Herrick then drafted and offered the following: Whereas, The Park Departments of the City of New York have been conducting playgrounds on an all-year, all-day basis for the past twenty-five years and are now conducting an all-year-round recreational system including not only playgrounds, but May 21, 1929] 48 gymnasiums, tennis courts, golf courses, bathing benches, outdoor swimming pools, recreatiDn piers, band concerts and various recreational activities, and Whereas, The supervision, maintenance and control of these playgrounds has been administered in a most efficient and satisfactory manner as is shown by the approval expressed in letters from various outside 'Organizations, City, State and National, and Whereas, The Park playgrounds accommodate children 'Of all schools, private and public, irrespect,ive of denomination, and all children 'Of ,pre-school age, and Whereas, Section 630 of the Greater New York Charter make it mandatory that all grounds Dr properties hereafter obtained by the City either thrDugh purcp,ase, gift or loan for playground or recreational use shall be under the jurisdiction of the Commis sioners of Parks of the respective boroughs in the Greater City of New York, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Park Board of The City of New York apprDves 'Of the plan as submitted by Comptroller Berry for the expenditure of $6,000,000 for the acquisition of sites for park and open-air playgrDunds, and extends to Comptroller Berry the greatest cDmmendation for his untiring and efficient effDrtsin taking the steps he has to acquire the additional park area and 'Open-air playgrounds for the City of New York, and We, the Park Board 'Of The City of New York, are el11lphatically 'Of the opinion, in view of the recitals hereinbefore set forth that all areas acquired by the City for open-air Playgrounds should be turned over to and placed under the jurisdiction of the Commissioners of Parks of the respective boroughs in which the areas are acquired. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, 0'Rourke-5. On motion, at 4: 15 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 49 [May 21, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, May 28, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick( President), Hennessy, Browne, Butler,O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the Meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read as follows: Borough of Richmond For erecting a galvanized wrought iron pipe rail fence around the walks at Wester leigh Park, in the Borough of Richmond.

V ulcan Rail & Const. Co., Grand St., Maspeth, L. 1. Items , Quantities Price Amount Furnishing and erecting a two pipe rail fence ..... 3,050 lin. ft. $1.14 $3,477.00 Furnishing and erecting a two rail fence with iron cresting ...... 3,050 lin. ft. 1.65 5,032.50

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Dr. William A. Boylan, Associate Superintendent of Schools, and Eugene C. Gibney, Director of Extension Activities, Department of Education, with H. F. Traband, Assistant Engineer, Board of Estimate and Apportionment, Supervisors of Recreation, James V. Mulholland, Manhattan; John J. Downing, Brooklyn; James J. McCormack, Bronx, and Chief Clerk John H. Bergen, Department of Parks, Bronx, were noted for the Minutes as appearing in connection with the consideration of Comptroller Berry's report on the expenditure of $6,000,000.00 for additional .parks and playgrounds. The discussion was general and resulted· in an understanding that the Depart ment of Parks and Department of Education would cooperate in the effort to select locations for all additions to the playground facilities of the City so that all neighborhoods would be equally served in proportion to the population and its recreational necessities. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, Tlmt the Com~troller of the City of New York be requested to keep on file copies of maps of the different boroughs of the City showing thereon play ground sites connected with the schools under the jurisdiction of the Department of Education and playground sites under the jurisdiction of the respective Commissioners of Parks, and that he apply to the Board of Estimate and Apportionment for funds necessary for the purchase and maintenance of said maps, and for a clerk or other assistant to keep the maps up to date. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Nays-D. Commissioner Hennessy not recorded, being absent from the room when the vote was taken. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of contract No. 9146"', between this Department and Ascher Engineering and Construction Co., Inc., f.or improvements to Highbridge Playgrounds, for which bids were received by the Park Board December 21, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended thirty additional work ing days, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: May 21, 1929] 50

Ayes~Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for repalrlng with concrete the concrete bulkhead wall on the water front of Corlear's Hook Park, for which bids were received by the Park Board, May 21, 1929, be forwarded to the Comp troller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, June 4, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened, and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of Brooklyn For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improvement of Shore Road from Oliver Street to Fort Hamilton Parkway, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto.

For the Improvement of Shore Road From Oliver Street to Fort Hamilton Parkway, Borough of Brooklyn. Brooklyn Alcatraz M. J. O'Hara B. Turecamo Asphalt Co., W. 19th St. and Co., Inc., 407 Hamilton Ave., Neptune Ave., Ft. of 24th Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, .N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. A A A \ f "\ Items and Quantities Price Amount Price Amount"' Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading $0.85 $17,000.00 $0.85 $17,000.00 20,000 cu. yds ...... $0.70 $14,000.00 140.00 3,640.00 145.00 3,770.00 2. New catch basins, 26 .. 200.00 5,200.00 3. New manholes, 7 ..... 175.00 1,225.00 140.00 980.00 100.00 700.00 4. 12-in. vitro pi'pe, 1,500 lin. ft...... 2.50 3,750.00 2.00 3,000.00 1.90 2,850.00 5. 15-in. vItro pipe, 750 2.25 1,687.50 2.40 1,800.00 lin. ft ...... 2.50 1,875.00 20.00 120.00 25.00 150.00 6. Manholes raised, 6 ... . 50.00 300.00 7. Hydrants relocated, J .. 65.00 65.00 100.00 100.00 75.00 75.00 8. Water taps ·complete, lump sum ...... 3,500.00 3,500.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,750.00 1,750.00 9. 6-in . granite curbing, 550 lin. ft ...... 3.90 2,145.00 4.00 2,200.00 4.00 2,200.00 10. Concrete curb, 8,000 lin. ft...... 0.80 6,400.00 0.80 6,400.00 0.80 6,400.00 11. Cement walk, 3,000 sq. ft...... •.. 025 750.00 0.25 750.00 0.25 750.00 12. Drinking fountain relo cated, lump sum.... 245.00 245.00 175.00 175.00 130.00 130.00 13. Cannon relocated, lump sum ...... 4,200.00 4,200.00 500.00 500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 14. Flagpole relocated, lump sum...... 600.00 600.00 300.00 300.00 100.00 100.00 15. Asphalt tile walk, 24,000 ft...... 0,403 10,320.00 0.45 10.800.00 0.42 10,080.00 16. New bluestone header, 750 lin. ft...... 1.00 750.00 1.00 750.00 1.00 750.00 17. Concrete foundation, 5.500 cu. yds...... 6.75 37,125.00 6.50 35,750.00 6.45 35,4-75.00 18. Sheet asphalt, 31,000 sq. yds...... 1.05 32,550.00 1.00 31,000.00 0.99 30,690.00 19. Trees removed, 35.... 20.00 700.00 30.00 1,050.00 25.00 875.00 May 28. 1929] 52

Items and Quantities Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 20. Excavation for tree pits, 630 cu. yds ..... 1.30 819.00 1.00 630.00 1.35 850.50 21. Top soil, 2,200 cu. yds. 1.75 3,850.00 1.75 3,850.00 2.00 4,400.00 22. New trees, 90 ...... 30.00 2,700.00 25.00 2.250.00 25.00 2,250.00 23. Sod, 70,000 sq. ft.. . 0.05 3,500.00 0.05 3;500.00 0.05 3,500.00 $136,569.00 $128,432.50 $128.045.50

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (John M. Fox), for furnishing Garden Mould or Top Soil to the Department of Parks, Borough of Man hattan, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase, April 8, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourk~. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (George Williams), for furnishing well rotted cow manure to the Department of Parks, Borough of Manhat tan, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase, April 8, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: . Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Ray-Mont Products Com pany, Inc.), for furnishing and delivering steamed bone meal to the Department of Parks, Borough of Manhattan, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase, April 8, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourk~. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Explosive Chemical Company), for furnishing and delivering sheep manure, pulverized, to the Department of Parks, Borough of Manhattan, which .bids were received by the Department of Pur chase, April 8, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourk~. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Benjamin B. Wright, Inc.), for furnishing and delivering fresh stable manure to the Department of Parks, Borough of Manhattan, which bids were received by the De·partment of Purchase, April 12, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (J. H. Clark, Inc.), for furnishing and delivering Garden Mould or Top Soil, to the Department of Parks, Borough of Manhattan, which bids were received by the Department of Purchase, April 12, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Ford Motor Co., 1170 Broadway, New York City), for furnishing and delivering one (1) Ford Truck, new model AA, two (2) Ford Touring Cars and one (1) Fordson Worthington Tractor, for Department of Parks, bids for which were received by the Department of Pur chase on April 16, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 91803, be tween this Department and the East River Mill and Lumber Co., for Lumber, bids for 53 [June 4, 1929 which were received by the Department of Purchase; December 14, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to and including June 29, 1929, the reasons for the delay be ing beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for completion of work on Contract No. 92097, with the Vulcan Rail & Construction Company, for "furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for erecting galvanized wrought iron pipe rail fence around walks at Joyce Kilmer Park, 162nd Street to 164th Street, between Grand Boulevard and Concourse and Walton Avenue, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with aU work incidental thereto," bids for which were received by the Park Board, December 21, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended for a period of twenty (20) days, the reasons for delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Ford Motor Co.), for furnishing and delivering one Ford Automobile to the Department of Parks, Borough of The Bronx, City of New York, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase, April 16, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the foUowing: Resolved, !fhat the proposal of the. lowest formal bidder (Tony DiRoma, 33 Evelyn Place, Bronx), for furnishing and delivering top soil for the Department of Parks, Bronx, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase, February 19, 1929, be accepted. On motion at 3 :05 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. June 4, 1929] 54

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, June 11, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Browne, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals which had been re ceived, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read as follows: Borough of Manhattan. 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for taking down a portion of the existing rubble stone retaining wall (which has failed and is tem porarily shore.d up), located on the east side of the New York Central Railroad Com pany's right-of-way, at 161st Street, at the southerly portion of Fort Washington Park, together with all work incidental thereto. 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for furnishing and erecting three foot galvanized chain link fences along the margins of the inner walks of nine centre plots in Broadway between 135th and 167th Streets, together with all work incidental thereto.

For Taking Down a Portion of the Existing Rubble Stone Retaining Wall (Which Has Failed and is Temporarily Shored Up), Located on the East Side of the New York Central Raifroad Company's Right-of-Way, at 161st Street at the Southerly Portion of Fort Washington Park, Borough of Manhattan.

Bidders Amount Fox, Reynolds, Co., Inc., 81 East 125th St., New York City ...... $9,400.00 I. L. Investing Corp., Inc., 275 E. Burnside Ave., Bronx ...... , ...... 21,500.00 John J. Kelly, Inc., 565 Fifth Ave., New York City ...... 8,900.00 P. Mokofsky & Son, 5 Beekman St., New York City ...... 17,900.00 Samuel Nugent, 1380 Marion Ave., Bronx ...... 9,333.00 Perrotto ContI'. Co., Inc., 1931 Haviland Ave., Bronx ...... 11,900.00 Remo Eng. Corp., 645 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx ...... 13,900.00

For Furnishing and Erecting Three-Foot Galvanized Chain Link Fence Along the Margins of the Inner Walks of Nine Center Plots in Broadway, Between 135th and 157th Streets, Borough of Manhattan.

Unit price Bidders 3,150 lin. ft. Amount Atlas Fence Co., 25-49 Verona Ave., Newark, N. J ...... $0.97 $3,055.50 Anchor Post Fence Co., 9 East 38th St., New York City ...... 1.04 3,276.60 Guardian Fence Co., Inc., 32 Austin St., Newark, N. J ...... 1.12 3,528.00 Independent Fence Co., 418 Third Ave., Brooklyn ...... 1.195 3,764.25 Page Steel and Wire Co., 230 Park Ave., New York City ...... 1.15 3,622.50

There being no objection, the President directed tha~ the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Yawman & Erbe, 368 Broadway, New York City) for furnishing and delivering Office and Library Furni ture to The Children's Museum, Brooklyn Avenue and Park Place, Brooklyn, for 55 [J une 4, 1929

Department of Parks, Borough of Brooklyn, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on May 20, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: . Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (B. Turecamo Co., Inc., foot of 24th Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.), for the improvement of Shore Road from Oliver Street to Fort Hamilton Parkway, Borough of Brooklyn, bids for which were received by the Park Board June 4, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 895.45, between this Department (Queens) and Connor Bros., for construction of Tennis Courts in Forest and Kessina Park, bids for which were received by the Park Board July 17, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended thirty consecutive working days, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of contract No. &9737, between this Department (Queens) and Connor Bros., for improvement of Park Lane south including sidewalk construction and planting trees, Forest Park, bids for which were received by the Park Board July 31. 1928, be and the same hereby are extended thirty consecutive working days, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the Ordinances, Rules and Regulations of the Department of Parks, City of New York be, and the same hereby are amended by the addition of Section 7 (a), Art. II. as follows: 7 (a) No vehicle shall pass another proceeding in the same direction on a curve on any park road or parkway. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick presented the following letter and certified copy of the action of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment to be incorporated in the Minutes: "BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND APPORTIONMENT MUNICIPAL BUILDING New York City (Cal. No. 254) June S, 1929. HON. W. W. HERRICK, Commissioner of Parks, Borough of Manhattan. DEAR SIR: I transmit herewith certified copy of resolutIOn adopted by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment May 23, 1929, relating to above calendar number and affecting your Department. Yours very truly, JOSEPH F. HIGGINS, Assistant Secretary." BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND APPORTIONMENT City of New York (Cal. No. 254) Resolved, By the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, that in connection with the acquisition of land for future development of parks ami playgrounds in the City of New York: June 11, 1929] 56

(1) That the sum of $6,000,000 from available funds be expended this year, or as soon as possible thereafter, in the acquirement of land for new parks and open air playgrounds. (2) That the above sum be equally divided between the two projects, viz., $3,000,- 000 for parks, $3,000,000 for open air playgrounds. (3) That the Comptroller be authorized to open negotiations with the owners of such lands as may be available for park and playground purposes to the end and that when a satisfactory price and agreement has been reached the matter may be presented to the Board of Estimate and Apportionment for final approval. (4) That the matter of taking over the maintenance, supervision and extension of the playground system be taken up with the Department of Education, Department of Parks, and such other body as the Board may select and a programme for work this year be requested. (5) That such part of this proposed programme as relates to the acquisition of sites be considered urgent so that work may start at once. A true copy of resolution adopted by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, May 23, 1929. JOSEPH F. HIGGINS, Assistant Secretary. On motion, at 3 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 57 [June 11. 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting Tuesday, June 18, 1929, 2:30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read as follows: Borough of Manhattan 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for constructing a new wall and laying a new pavement around the Conservatory Pond in Central Park, together with all work incidental thereto. 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for paving with asphalt the sidewalks of High Bridge Park along Dyckman Street along Laurel Hill Ter. and along Amsterdam Avenue, from 188th to 190th Street, together with all work incidental thereto. Borough of Queens 3. For the installation of Life Line Piles in Jacob Riis Park, Borough of Queens. 4. For the construction of Parking Spaces in Jacob Riis Park, Borough of Queens. June 7, 1929] 58

For Constructing a New Wall and Laying a New Pavement Around

Chas. D. Beck- Balaban-Gordon with, Inc. C. G. V. Co., Inc. Barney & Co. Seneca Ave. & Concrete Corp. 116 W. 39th St. 152 W. 42nd St. Bronx River 349 E. 149th St. N. Y. C. N. Y. C. Bronx Bronx Items and Quantities ~~~~ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Excavation, 1 ;070 cu. yds. $4.20 $4,494.00 $3.80 $4,066.00 $2.20 $2,354.00 $2.25 $2,407.50 2. Concrete wall and parapet 5,790.00 8,150.00 5,850.00 4,749.00 3. Concrete edging, 1,730 lin. ft ..... _...•. _..... 0.60 1,038.00 1.00 1,730.00 0.78 1,349.40 0.65 1,124.50 4. Granite steps and coping to reset .....•... ___ •• _ . 2,800.00 545.00 365.00 250.00 5. Concrete, 510 cu. yds_ ... 16.10 8,211.00 11.80 6,018.00 9.10 4,641.00 10.40 5,304.00 6. Asphalt walk, 30,000 sq. ft. 0.17 5,100.00 .131 3,930.00 .1375 4,125.00 0.15 4,500.00 7. Cracks in floor to point, 1,000 lin. ft••••••••••••• 1.00 1,00.00 .1325 132.50 .045 45.00 0.10 100.00 8. Alterations in discharge outlet •••••••••••••••••• 150.00 100.00 94.00 50.00 9. Stone balustrade concrete 3,100.00 2,990.00 2,950.00 2,800.00 10. Concrete in step founda tions, 10 cu. yds •••••••• 20.00 200.00 18.00 180.00 9.10 91.00 12.00 120.00 11. Blue stone steps, 60 lin. ft. 4.50 270.00 2.50 150.00 3.85 231.00 2.00 120.00 $32,153.00 $27,991.50 $22,095.40 $21,525.00

'For Paving With Asphalt the Sidewalks of High Bridge Park Along Dyckman Street,

Chas. D. Beckwith, Brusstar Const. Co., Inc., Inc., Seneca Ave. & Bronx E. 151st St. & River, Harlem River, Bronx, N. Y. New York City Items Quantities A r------,,------~\ Price Amount Price Amount 1. Excavation ...... 400 cu. yds. $0.98 $392.00 $1.25 $500.00 2. New pavement ...... 19,450 sq. ft 0.3175 6,175.375 0.41 7,974.50 $6,567.375 $8,474.50

For the Installation of Life Line Piles

Sam Casalino, John Trt1ta, Benn Rigel, 224 Beach 80th 69-82 Bannister Beach 73rd St., St., Ave., & Jamaica Bay, Rockaway Beach Arverne, L. 1. Arverne, L. I. Items Quantities .---~__ ~A'- __--., r- A """""\ r A Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Oak Piles, 20 ft.-25 ft. 42 $32.50 $1,365.00 $24.00 $1,008.00 $35.75 $1,501.50 *23.00 966.00 * Bids based on 20 ft. piles.

For the Construction of Parking Spaces in Jacob Riis Park, Borough of Queens. Unit Price, Bidders 1,700 cu. yds. Amount Sam Casalino, 224 Beach 80th St., Rockaway Beach, N. Y .... . $3.25 $5,525.00 Colgan Cont. Co., 26 Court St., Brooklyn ...... 3.25 5,525.00 Thomas J. Corning, 309 Beach 87th St., Rockaway Beach .... . 3.75 6,375.00 T. J. Crawford, Inc., 216 Beach 96th St., Rockaway Beach .... . 3.40 5,780.00 Peace Bros., Inc., 57 N. Lawrence St., Flushing ...... 4.24 7,208.00 Benn Rigel, Beach 73rd St., Arverne, N. Y ...... 3.35 5,695.00 Sprague Con st. Co., Beach 63rd St. & Almeda Ave., Arverne .. . 3.80 6,460.00 Welsh Bros. Cont. Co., Inc., 35 Purvis St., L. 1. C...... 4.95 8,415.00 59 [June 18, 1929

the Conservatory Pond in Central Park, Borough of Manhattan.

Riverdale Abraham M. Joseph A. Water Works Goldsmith Nicosio Remo Eng. Corp. Corp. M. C. Seelig Co., 2511 Grand 139 Throop Walter F. Rae 645 E. Tremont 1 Riverdale Inc. Central Term. Ave. 303 W. 42nd Ave. Ave. 150 Pierpont St. N. Y. C. Brooklyn St., N. Y. C. Bronx Bronx Brooklyn PrIce~~~~~~ Amount Pnce Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount PrIce Amount $2.50 $2,675.00 $2.00 $2,140.00 $3.00 $3,210.00 $0.50 $535.00 $2.00 $2,140.00 $3.50 $3,745.00 5,400.00 9,500.00 5,500.00 12,000.00 5,000.00 7,128.00 0.45 778.50 0.45 778.50 0.75 1,297.50 0.75 1,297.50 0.50 865.00 0.15 259.50 500.00 100.00 500.00 600.00 500.00 328.00 8.50 4,335.00 12.00 6,120.00 10.00 5,100.00 9.00 4,590.00 10.00 5,100.00 11.25 5,737.50 0.12 3,600.00 0.25 7,500.00 0.16 4,800.00 0.17 5,100.00 0.20 6,000.00 0.17 5,100.00 0.50 500.00 0.25 250.00 0.30 300.00 0.10 100.00 0.25 250.00 0.05 50.00 50.00 125.00 200.00 100.00 200.00 40.00 2,600.00 2,750.00 2,800.00 2,500.00 5,000.00 2,820.00 15.00 150.00 15.00 150.00 30.00 300.00 12.00 120.00 200.00 2,000.00 9.00 90.00 5.00 300.00 3.00 180.00 3.00 180.00 400.00 24,000.00 10.00 600.00 4.00 258.00 $20,888.50 $29,593.50 $24,187.50 $50,942.50 $27,655.00 $25,556.00

Along Laurel Hill Terrace and Along Amsterdam Avenue, Borough 'Of Manhattan.

Frank Mascalli & M. C. Seelig Co., Sons, Inc., Inc., Valatia Const. Corp., 645 E. Tremont Ave., 153 Pierpont St., 15 East 40th St., Bronx, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. New York City

Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $0.99 $396.0() $2.00 $800.00 $2.00 $800.00 0.38 7,391.00 0.448 8,713.60 2.27 41,151.50 ----- $7,787.00 $9,513.60 $41,951.50 in Jacob Riis Park, Borough of Queens.

H. Johnson, A. M. Hazell, Inc., Thomas J. Corning, 102-16 Astoria Ave., 26 Cortlandt St., 209 Beach 87th St., East Elmhurst, L. I. New York City Rockaway Beach

Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $46.00 $1,932.00 $21.00 $882.00 $25.00 $1,050.00 *19.00 798.00

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Cavanagh Bros., 89 Warren Street, N. Y. C.) for furnishing and delivering Metals and Castings to the Department of Parks, Borough of Manhattan, for the American Museum of Natural History, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase, April 10, 1929. be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: June 18, 19291 60

Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Explosive Chemical Company, Inc., 2 Lafayette Street), for furnishing and delivering Calcium Chloride, Granulated, to the· Department of Parks, Borough of Manhattan for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase June 7, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Thomas M. Blake, Inc., Produce Exchange), for furnishing and delivering Forage to the Department of Parks, Borough of Manhattan, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase, June 5, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (D. J. Singleton, 82 Duane Street), for furnishing and delivering playground equipment to the Department of Parks, Borough of Manhattan, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase, June 12, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved,That the date stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 91819 between this Department and Prever Lumber Co., Inc., for Lumber, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase, December 14, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended thirty (30) consecutive working days, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of -the lowest formal bidder (John]. Kelly, Inc., 565 Fifth Avenue, N. Y. C.) for taking down a portion of the existing rubble stone re taining wall (which has faile.d and is temporarily shored up) located on the east side of the New York Central Railroad Company's right-of-way at 16lst Street, at the southerly portion of Fort Washington Park, Manhattan, for which bids were received by the Park Board June 11, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved. That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Atlas Fence Company, 25-49 Verona Avenue, Newark, N. J.), for furnishing and erecting three-foot gal vanized chain link fences along the margins of the inner walks of nine center plots in Broadway, between 135th and 157th Streets, Manhattan, for which bids were received by the Park Board June 11, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Geo. N. Reinhardt & Co., 915 Cortlandt Avenue, Bronx), for furnishing and delivering Forage for the Depart ment of Parks, Bronx, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on June 5, 1929, be and the same is hereby accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Hennessy Dffered the following: Resolved. That the following resolution, adopted by the Park Board on June 4 1929, to wit: ' "Resolved, That the proposal of the lowe.,t formal bidder (Ford Motor Co. 1170 Broadway, New York City), for furnishing and delivering two (2) Ford Truck~ new model AA, two (2) Ford Touring Cars and one (1) Fordson Worthington Tr~ctor for the Department of Parks, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on April 16, 1929, be accepted," be amended to read as follows: 61 [June 18, 1929

Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Ford Motor Co., 1170 Broadway, New York City), for furnishing and delivering two (2) Ford Trucks, new Model AA, two (2) Ford Touring Cars and one (1) Fordson Worthington Tractor, for the Department of Parks, Bronx, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on April 16, 1929, be and the same is hereby accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, 0'Rourke-3. By request, Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of the contract between this Department and Montgomery & Co., Inc., for furnishing Tools and Implements for the Department of Parks, Borough of Brooklyn, dated March 31, 1929, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase, December 28, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended from April 30, 1929, to June 15, 1929, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, O'Rourke-3. By request, Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of the contract between this Department and the Wickwire Spencer Steel Company, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection of a picket fence on Shore Road Drive, between 83rd Street and Oliver Street, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, dated April 26, 1928, be and the same hereby is extended tW6l1ty (20) consecutive working days from the expiration of the twenty day extension granted from the expiration of the original contract time, as recommended by the Engineer, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the followng vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, O'Rourke-3. By request, Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (c. A. Woolsey Paint & Color Co., 500 Grand Street, Jersey City, N. ].), for furnishing and delivering paints, oils, etc., to the Department of Parks, Borough of Brooklyn, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on June 3, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the foltowng vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, 0'Rourke-3. By request, Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That all the bids or proposals received by the Park Board June 18, 1929, for the installation of Life Line Piles in Jacob Riis Park, Borough of Queens, be rejected, it being deemed for the interest of the City so to do. Which was adopted by the foltowng vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, O'Rourke-3. On motion at 3 :30 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. June 25, 19291 62

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, June 25, 1929, 2:30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Browne, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read as follows: Borough of Manhattan 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for furnishing, erecting and painting a wrought iron picket fence along the westerly sidewalk of the Harlem River Driveway between 176th and 178th Streets, together with all work incidental thereto. 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for repairing a portion of the Bow Bridge in Central Park, together with all work incidental thereto. Borough of Richmond 3. For the construction of a crib bulkhead at Faber Park, Port Richmond, Rich mond. 4. For filling with earth and one man stone and excavating at Faber Park, Port Richmond. Borough of The Bron:r 5. Furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the construction of the se.cond section of Bridle Path in Van Cortlandt Park, The Bronx, together with all work incidental thereto.

For Furnishing, Erecting and Painting a Wrought Iron Picket Fence along the westerly sidewalk of the Harlem River Driveway between 176th and 178th Sts., Borough of Manhattan.

Bidders Amount Atlas Fe.nce Co., 25-49 Verona Ave., Newark. N. J ...... $1,200.00 Ever-Ready Iron Works, Inc., 35-37 Division Pl., Brooklyn ...... 1,193.00 Federal Ornamental Iron Works, North Bergen, N. J...... 1,200.00 Ferll Iron Works, 5 Beekman St., N. Y. c...... 1,750.00 Paul J. Hand Co., Inc., 510 Smith St., Brooklyn ...... 1,169.00 Independent Fence Co., 418 3rd Ave., Brooklyn ...... 1,164.00 Particular Iron Works, Inc., 538 Canal St., N. Y. c...... 958.00 Gabriel Teicher Co., Inc., 697 Dawson St., Bronx ...... 1,980.00 Vulcan Rail & Const. Co., Grand St., Maspeth, L. 1...... 1,290.00 Weiss-HolI, Inc., 221 East 63rd St., N. Y. c...... 1,050.00

For Repairing Portion of the Bow Bridge, Central Park, Borough of Manhattan. of Richmond.

Bidders Amount Banks & Goshen, 103 Park Ave., N. Y. c...... ~,464.00 Barash & Diamond, 60 Bergen St., Brooklyn ...... 9,440.00 Barney & Co., 152 W. 42nd St., N. Y. c...... 9,130.00 Particular Iron Works, Inc., 538 Canal St., N. Y. c...... : ...... 9,480.00 Walter S. Rae, 303 W. 42nd St., N. Y. c...... 9,160.00 63 [June 25, 1929

For Filling with Earth and One Man Stone and grounding at Faber Park, Port Rich mond, Borough of Richmond.

Andrew Brown A. M. Hazell, Inc. Rocco Lauria Const. Co. 37 Roe Street 26 Cortlandt St. 151 Broadway Staten Island W. N. Brighton, S. I. N. Y. C. W. N. Brighton, S. I. N. Y. Items and Quantities r---"----, r---"----, r---"----, ~ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Excavation and filling, 3,000 cu. yds. ..•••.•••••••••••• $0.775 $6,200.00 $1.20 $9,600.00 $0;69 $5,520.00 $0.75 $6,000.00 2. Placing one Main stone, 400 cu. yds. .; ...... •.• ;..... 1.00 400.00 2.50 1,000.00 2.50 1,000.00 2.50 1,000.00 $6,600.00 $10,600.00 $6,520.00 $7,000.00

For the Construction of a Crib Bulkhead -at Faber Park, Port Richmond, Borough of Richmond.

General Contr. & A. M. Hazell, Geo. B. Spearin, Eng. Co., Inc., Inc., 40 Rector St., 26 Cortlandt St., 75 West St., New York City New York City New York City Items and Quantities ~~ , ~---, r---~---' Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Crib bulkhead wall, 25,000 cu. ft...... $0.71 $17,750.00 $0.48 $12,000.00 $0.45 $11,250.00 Concrete retaining wall, 410 cu. yds ...... 15.22 6,240.20 18.00 7,380.00 18.50 7,585.00 $23,990.20 $19,380.00 $18,835.00

For the Construction of the second section of Bridle Path in Van Cortlandt Park, Borough of Manhattan.

Frank Masalli & Anthony Capasso, Sons, Inc., 2091 Nereid Ave., 645 E. Tremont Av. Bronx, N. Y . Bronx, N. Y. A Items / • , \ Quantities Price Amount Price Amount 1. Excavation ...... •.. 6,500 cu. yds. $0.80 $5,200.00 $0.50 $3,250.00 2. Fill ...... 4,500 cu. yds. 0.30 1,350.00 0.10 450.00 3. Bridle path construction.13,8oo sq. yds. 0.90 12,420.00 0.70 9,660.00 4. Rock excavation ...... 50 cu. yds. 8.00 400.00 5.00 250.00 5. 8" vitro pipe drains..... 20 lin. ft. 1.00 20.00 0.90 18.00 6. 12" vitro pipe drains.... 160 lin. ft. 1.00 160.00 1.50 240.00 7. 18" vitro pipe drains.... 60 lin. ft. 2.00 120.00 2.50 150.00 8. Concrete curb ...... 1,000 lin. ft. 1.00 1,000.00 0.90 900.00 9. Concrete gutter ...... 1,000 lin. ft. 1.50 1,500.00 1.00 1,000.00 10. Rustic bridge...... 1 1,000.00 1,800.00 11. Dry rubble masonry. . . . 100 cu. ft. 0.35 35.00 0.40 40.00 12. Concrete in bed of brook 5 cu. yds. 6.00 30.00 12.00 60.00 13. Trees and stumps removable...... 25 15.00 375.00 5.00 125.00 $23,610.00 $17,943.00

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for constructing a new wall and laying a new June 25, 1929] 64 pavement around the Conservatory Pond in Central Park, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board June 18, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke--4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for paving with asphalt the sidewalks of High Bridge Park along Dyckman Street along Laurel Hill Terrace and along Amsterdam Avenue, from 188th to I90th Streets, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board June 18, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Utility Oil Corporation, Bank of Manhattan Building, Long Island City), for furnishing and delivering Gaso line to the Department of Parks, Borough of Manhattan, for which bids were re ceived by the Department of Purchase, June 12, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne., Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request, Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Frank Mascali & Sons, Inc., 645 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx,) for furnishing all labor and materials neces sary or required for the construction of the second section of Bridle Path in Van Cortlandt Park, in the Borough of The Bronx, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board June 25, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a: contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request, Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved. That the time stipulated for the completion of deliveries in contract No. 92491 with]. S. Woodhouse Co., Inc., for furnishing and delivering Tools and Implements (lawn mower parts) for Department of Parks, Bronx, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase December 28, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to May 6th, 1929, the reason for delay being beyond control of the contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request, Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (D. J. Singleton, 82 Duane Street, New York City) for furnishing and delivering playground equipment for the Department of Parks, Bronx, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on June 12, 1929, be and the same is hereby accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request, Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That inasmuch as the J. S. Woodhouse Mfg. Co., 256-257 West Street, New York City, is the lowest bidder on mowers which comply with specifications and requirements, the proposal of the J. S. Woodhouse Mfg. Co., for furnishing and de livering power lawn mowers for Department of Parks, The Bronx, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on May 20, 1929, be and the same is hereby accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne., Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request, Commissione.r Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Utility Oil Corporation, Bank of Manhattan Building, Long Island City) for furnishing and delivering Gasoline for the Department of Parks, Borough of The Bronx, for the period ending Sep tember 30, 1929, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on June 12, 1929, be and the same is hereby accepted. 65 [June 25, 1929

Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Thomas M. Blake, Inc., 640 West 34th Street New York City), for furnishing and delivering Forage to the Department of Park~, Borough of Brooklyn, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on June 5, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder 0. Keur, Mosholu Ave nue and 256th Street, New York City) for furnishing and delivering Flowering Bulbs to the. Department of Parks, Borough of Brooklyn, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase, June 17, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne., Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved. That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (United Rock Asphalt Sales Co., Inc., 401 Hepburn Building, Louisville, Ky.), for furnishing and delivering Natural Rock Asphalt to the Department of Parks, Brooklyn, bids for which were rece.ived by the Department of Purchase, June 12, 1929, be accepted.' Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne., Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (B. Turecamo Con tracting Co., Inc., Foot 24th Avenue, Brooklyn), for furnishing and delivering Lime stone and Limestone Screenings to the Department of Parks, Brooklyn, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase, June 12, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (D. J. Singleton. 82 Duane Street, New York City) for furnishing and delivering playground equipment. bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on April 25, 1929, be and the same is he.reby accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne., Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved. That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder 0. & L. Adikes of 182nd Place and 93rd Avenue, Jamaica) for furnishing and delivering forage for the De partment of Parks, Queens, bids for which were received by the Department of Pur chase on June 5, 1929, be and the same is hereby accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne., Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the. lowest formal bidder (Geo. B. Spearin, Inc., 75 West Street, N. Y. C.) for the construction of a crib bulkhead at Faber Park, Port Richmond, Richmond, bids for which were received by the Park Board June 25, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, all.d when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for, and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Rocco Lauria, 151 Broadway, West New Brighton, S. I.) for filling with earth and one man stone and excavating at Faber Park, Port Richmond, Richmond, bids for which were received by the Park Board June 25, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. On motion at 3 :15 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. July 2, 1929] 66

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, July 2, 1929, 2:30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and the bids or proposals which had been received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of Brooklyn 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improve ment of Lincoln Road from Ocean Avenue to Bedford Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the im provement of the unnamed playground No.7, at E. 13th Street and Avenue S, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. 3. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the con struction of new cement walks in Linton Park, Blake Avenue, Miller Avenue, Dumont Avenue and Bradford Street, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. Borough of Queens 4. For the construction of parking spaces in Jacob Riis Park, Borough of Queens. Borough of The Bronx 5. Furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for repaving with heavy traffic sheet asphalt on a concrete foundation, various portions along the south driveway of Bronx and Pelham Parkway, in the Borough of The Bronx, together with all work incidental thereto.

For the Improvement of the Unnamed Playground No.7, at East 14th Street and Avenue S, Borough of Brooklyn.

Paul J. Hand Wm. D. Moore's Foley & Pizzo Jobn M. Fox Co., Inc. Son 653 Lorimer St. 270 Herkimer St. 510 Smitb St. 554 67th St. Items and Quantities Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y.

I Price A Amou~t 'Price A Amount' ~P'rice Amount ~Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading, 200 cu yds ...... $1.00 $200.00 $1.00 $200.00 $2.00 $400.00 $2.20 $440.00 2. Clay for tennis courts, 350 cu. yds ...... 7.00 2,450.00 2.87 1,004.50 6.00 2,100.00 3.75 1,312.50 3. 10 in. chain link fence, 850 lin. ft...... 4.00 3,400.00 6.87 5,839.50 2.60 2,210.00 4.50 3,825.00 4. Screenings surface, 12,500 sq. yds. .... 0.33 4,125.00 0.30 3,750.00 0.39 4,875.00 4.50 56,250.00 $10.175.00 $10,794.00 $9,585.00, $61,827.50

For the Construction of New Cement Walks in Linton Park, Blake Ave., Miller Ave., and Bradford Street, Borough of Brooklyn. Unit Price, Bidders 21,000 sq. ft. Amount Foley & Pizzo, 653 Lorimer St., Brooklyn ...... $0.27 $5,670.00 Alfred Di Geronimo, 2086 East 2nd St., Brooklyn ...... 0.26 5,460.00 Hasco Const. Co., 892 Jennings St., N. Y. C...... 0.3675 7,717.50 M. G. M. Contr. & Bldg. Co., Inc., 638 40th St., Brooklyn .... . 0.345 7,245.00 Wm. D. Morris Son, 554 67th St., Brooklyn ...... 0.28 5,880.00 67 [July 2, 1929

For the Improvement of Lincoln Road from Ocean Avenue to Bedford Avenue, Bor ough of Brooklyn. Brooklyn Alcatraz B. Turecamo Asphalt Co., Cranford Co., Cont. ·Co., Inc. 407 . Hamilton Ave. 52 Ninth St., Ft. of 24th Ave., Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn r------'---., ,------"--~ ,r~--'''---''''-'''l Items and Quantities Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading, 3,000 cu. yds ...... $1.25 $3,750.00 $1.50 $4,500.00 $1.40 $4,200.00 2. Removing asphalt pave ment, 1,900 sq. yds ..... 0040 760.00 0.50 950.00 0.35 665.00 3. Removing concrete foundation, 1,350 sq. yds .... 0.20 270.00 0.30 405.00 0.35 472.50 4. New basins complete, 8 .. 250.00 2,000.00 300.00 2,400.00 200.00 1,600.00 5. Manhole raised to grade, 2 20.00 40.00 10.00 20.00 25.00 50.00 6. Cement curbs, 2,350 lin. ft. 0.80 1,880.00 0.80 1,880.00 0.90 2,115.00 7. 6" Granite corners, 150 lin. ft...... 4.00 600.00 4.50 675.00 4.25 637.50 8. Resetting bluestone curb, 170 lin. ft ...... 2.20 374.00 1.75 297.50 2.50 425.00 9. New concrete foundation, 11,00 cu. yds...... 7.00 77,000.00 7.00 77,000.00 8.00 88,000.00 10. New asphalt surface, 7,000 sq. yds ...... 1.07 7,490.00 1.25 8,750.00 1.25 8,750.00 11. Cement walks, 10,000 sq. ft. 0.25 2,500.00 0.25 2,500.00 0.30 3,000.00 12. Removal of trees, 6 ...... 25,00 150.00 30.00 180.00 50.00 300.00 13. Care of trees, lump sum .. 100.00 100.00 350.00 350.00 BOO.OO 800.00 14. New trees, 16 ...... 40.00 640.00 50.00 800.00 25.00 400.00 15. Sod, 15,000 sq. ft...... 0.05 750.00 0.055 825.00 0.05 750.00 $98,304.00 $101,532.50 $112,165.00

For the Construction of Parking Spaces in Jacob Riis Park, Borough of Queens. Unit Price, Bidders 1,400 cu. yds. Amount T. ]. Crawford, 216 Beach 96th St., Rockaway Beach $2,975 $4,165.00 Sprague Const. Co., Inc., Beach 63rd St., Arverne, N. Y ...... 2.95 4,130.00

For Repairing with heavy traffic Sheet Asphalt on Concrete Foundation, various por tions along the South Driveway of Bronx and Pelham Parkway, Borough of The Bronx. Charles D. Bronx Asphalt Brusstar Cont. Beckwith, Inc., Corp., Co., Inc., Seneca Ave & 900 Zerega Ave., E. 151st St. & Bronx River, Bronx Harlem River, Bronx N.Y.C. Items and Quantities r-..---J.---., r---"----., r--~ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading, 1,830 cu. yds ...... $0.84 $1,537.20 $1.00 $1,830.00 $1.50 $2,745.00 2. 12" cast iron pipe, 36 lin. ft. 4.50 162.00 1.00 36.00 4.00 144.00 3. Concrete standard curb, 2,600 lin. £t ...... 0.68 1,768.00 1.00 2,600.00 1.20 3,120.00 4. Concrete flush curb, 700 lin. ft...... 0.38 266.00 1.00 700.00 1.20 840.00 5. Concrete foundation, 916 cu. yds ...... 7.00 6,412.00 7.50 6,870.00 7.00 6,412.00 6. Sheet asphalt, 5,500 sq. yd~. 1.24 6,820.00 1.25 6,875.00 1.30 7,150.00 $16,965.20 $18,911.00 $20.411.00 July 2, 1929] 68

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 91803 be tween this Department and The East River Mill and Lumber Company, 92nd to 94th Streets, East River, N. Y. C, for Lumber, for which bids were received by the De partment of Purchase December 14, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended thirty (30) consecutive working days, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Particular Iron Works, Inc., 538 Canal Street, New York City), for furnishing, erecting and painting a wrought iron fence along the westerly sidewalk of the Harlem River Driveway be tween 176th and 178th Streets, for which bids were received by the Park Board June 25, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into the executed by the President for and in behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved. That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Banks and Goshen, 920 S. Boulevard, Bronx, N. Y. C) for repairing a portion of the Bow Bridge in Central Park, for which bids were received by the Park Board June 25, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (C D. Beckwith, Inc., Seneca Avenue and Bronx River) for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for repaving with heavy traffic sheet asphalt on a concrete foundation, various portions along the south driveway of Bronx and Pelham Parkway, The Bronx, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board July 2, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for, and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (J. E. & H. H. Fittinger, 3280 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City) for furnishing and delivering Lumber to the Department of Parks, Borough of Brooklyn, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on June 14, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request Commissioner Herrick offered the foIl owing : Resolved. That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Kalt Lumber Co., 324 East 64th Street, New York City), for furnishing and delivering Lumber to the De partment of Parks, Borough of Brooklyn, bids for which were received by the Depart ment of Purchase on June 14, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the foIlowing vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request Commissioner Herrick offered the foIl owing : Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (The East River Mill and Lumber Co., 425 East 92nd Street, New York City) for furnishing and delivering Lumber to the Department of Parks, Borough of Brooklyn, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on June 14, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the foIlowing vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request Commissioner Herrick offered the foIlowing: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Utility Oil Corpora tion, Bank of Manhattan Building, Long Island City) for furnishing and delivering gasoline to the Department of Parks, Borough of Brooklyn, bids for which were re· ceived by the De.partment of Purchase on June 12, 1929, be accepted. 69 [July 2, 1929

Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder received by the Park Board July 2, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improvement of Lincoln Road from Ocean Avenue to Bedford Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comp troller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board July 2, 1929, for furnishing all labor and material necessary or required for the construction of new cement walks in Lincoln Park, Blake Avenue, Miller Avenue, Dumont Avenue and Bradford Street, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of the contract between this Department and Foley & Pizzo, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for embellishing Shore Road Drive between 83rd Street and Oliver Streets, Borough of Brooklyn, including construction of sidewalks, together with all work incidental thereto, dated April 24, 1928, be and the same hereby is extended sixty (60) consecutive working days from the expiration of the original contract time, as recommended by the Engineer, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick. Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder received by the Park Board July 2, 1929, for the construction of parking spaces in Jacob Riis Park, Borough of Queens, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approve.d that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Utility Oil Corporation, Bank of the Manhattan Building, Long Island City), for furnishing and delivering gasoline, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on June 12, 1929, be and the same is hereby accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: . Resolved, that the proposal of the lowest formal bidder received by the Park Board, June 25, 1929, for filling with earth and one man stone and excavating at Faber Park, Port Richmond, Borough of Richmond, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into -and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. On motion at 3:10 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. July 9, 1929] 70

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, July 9, 1929,2:30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Butler, O'Rourke. A repre.sentative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read as follows: Borough of Manhattan 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for removing wire mesh from existing eight-foot fence and gates, and furnishing and attaching new galvanized chain link fabric to existing frame in Jaspe,r Oval, together with all work incidental thereto. 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for furnishing and erecting a galvanized steel chain link fence, with gates, around th,e playground in the northeasterly end of Morningside Park, together with all work incidental thereto. Borough of Queens 3. For the improvement of Mall spaces in 25th Avenue (Hoyt Avenue), from Shore Road to Barclay Street, and Second Avenue to Goodrich Street, Astoria, Bor ough of Queens. 4. For the. restoration of park areas adjoining road from the golf house to Myrtle Avenue, Forest Park, Borough of Queens. 5. General improvement of Upland Park, Borough of Queens.

For the Restoration of Park Areas Adjoining Road From the

Brugel Contr. Co., Inc., Foley & Pizzo 427 Weirfield St., 653 Lorimer St., Brooklyn Brooklyn Items Quantities " Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading ., ...... 175 cu. yds. $0.85 $148.75 $1.95 $34125 2. Concrete curb ...... 220 lin. ft. 1.00 220.00 2.00 440.00 3. Cobblestone gutter. .. 3,400 lin. ft. 0.45 1,530.00 1.75 5,950.00 4. Top soil ...... 100 cu. yds. 2.00 200.00 2.50 250.00 5. Sodding ...... 64,000 sq. ft.· 0.055 3,520.00 0.055 3,520.00 6. Seeding ...... 400 sq. yds. .08 32.00 0.045 18.00 $5,650.75 $10,519.25 71 ;[July 9, 1929

Golf House to Myrtle Avenue, Forest Park, Borough of Queens.

W. S. Hill & Sons, Inc., Peter K. Kelly 36-19 Highland Cont. Corp., William Probeck, Ave., 6009 Woodside Ave., 7017 72nd PI., Bayside, N. Y. Woodside, N. Y. Glendale, L. I. A A A I I , I Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount

$1.50 $262.50 $0.90 $157.50 $0.60 $105.00 1.25 275.00 0.85 187.00 0.90 198.00 0.61 2,074.00 0.29 986.00 0.65 2,210.00 3.50 350.00 2.50 250.00 2.00 200.00 0.05 3,200.00 0.05 3,200.00 0.045 2,880.00 0.25 100.00 0.05 20.00 0.09 36.00 $6,161.50 $4,800.50 $5,629.00 July 9, 1929] 72

For the Improvement of Mall Spaces in 25th Ave. (Hoyt Ave.) From Shore Road to

Gottlieb Iron Foley & Pizzo, Works, Inc.. 653 Lorimer St., 63 No. Henry St., Brooklyn Brooklyn r-______A~ ______~ Items Quantities,~-----"A-----., Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading ...... 280 cu. yds. $1.50 $420.00 $2.60 $728.00 2. Iron picket fence .. " 3,360 lin. ft. 2.75 9,240.00 1.99 6.686.40 3. Cement platforms... 1,425 sq. ft. 0.30 427.50 0.25 356.25 4. Top soil ...... 280 cu. yds. 2.50 700.00 1.98 554.40 5. Deciduous trees .... 33 20.00 660.00 20.00 660.00 6. Deciduous shrubs ... 245 2.50 612.50 0.85 208.25 7. Sodding ...... 20,000 sq. ft. 0.06 1,200.00 0.06 1,200.00 $13,260.00 $10,393.30

For Furnishing and Erecting a Galvanized Steel Chain Link Fabric With Gates Around

Anchor Post Fence Co., Atlas Fence Co., 9 East 38th St., 25-49 Vernon Ave. N. Y. C. Newark, N. J. Items Quantities Price Amount Price Amount 4 foot fence ...... 830 lin. ft. $1,295.00 $1,074.85 $1.10 $913.00 Double gates, four ft. high .. 2 34.95 69.82 19.00 38.00 Double gates five ft. high ..... 2 51.60 103.20 20.00 40.00 $1,247.87 $991.00

For General Improvement of

Brugel Contr. Alfred Co., Inc., Di Geronimo, Foley & Pizzo, 427 Weirfield St., 2086 E. 2nd St., 653 Lorimer St., Items Quantities Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn ~ ~ Price A Amou~t Pnce Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading .... . 1,700 cu. yds. $0.60 $1,020.00 $0.80 $1,360.00 $2.00 $3,400.00 2. Concrete wall ...... 27 cu. yds. 14.00 378.00 18.00 486.00 30.00 810.00 3. 8" Vitro sewer pipe ...... 260 lin. ft. 2.00 520.00 1.50 390.00 1.50 390.0'0 4. 8" percolating dram ...... 40 lin. ft. 3.00 12'0.00 1.50 60.00 3.00 120.00 5. Concrete pipe ends ...... 3 10.00 3'0.00 10.00 30.00 8.00 24.00 6. Concrete curb ...... 140 lin. ft. 0.90 126.'00 1.00 140.'00 2.00 280.0'0 7. Concrete walks •...... ••.•• 15,8'0'0 sq. ft. 0.26 4,108.00 '0.22 3,476.00 0.3'0 4,74'0.0'0 8. Ornamental iron fence posts. 9 1'0'0.'0'0 9'0'0.'0'0 6'0.'0'0 54'0.'0'0 1.'0'0 9.'0'0 9. Ornamental iron fence ...•. 235 lin. ft. 4.00 94'0.00 4.0'0 94'0.00 10.5'0 2,467.5'0 1'0. Top soil ..•...... ••...•.•. 7'0 cu. yds. 2.'0'0 14'0.'00 '0.'00 0.'0'0 2.50 175.'00 11. Sodding ...... 13,0'00 sq. ft. '0.'06 78'0.'0'0 '0.05 65'0.'0'0 0.07 91'0.0'0 12. Seeding ••.••.•..•.••..... 4,5'0'0 sq. yds. '0.09 4'05.0'0 0.15 675.0'0 0.'04 18'0.'0'0 $9,467.'0'0 $8,747.'00 $13,505.50 73 [July 9, 1929

Barclay Street and Second A venue to Goodrich Street, Astoria, Borough of Queens.

Paul J. Hand W. S. Hill & Co., Inc., Sons, Inc., William Probeck, 510 Smith St., 36-19 Highland Ave., 7017 72nd Pl., Brooklyn Bayside, L. I. Glendale, L. I. A A A I Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount

$1.00 $280.00 $1.50 $420.00 $1.00 $280.00 325 10,920.00 2.75 9,240.00 5.00 16,800.00 0.30 427.50 0.30 427.50 0.35 498.75 2.00 560.00 3.50 980.00 2.25 630.00 20.00 660.00 20.00 660.00 35.00 1,155.00 4.50 1,102.50 1.00 245.00 1.50 367.50 0.06 1,200.00 0.06 1,200.00 0.045 900.00 $15.150.00 $13,172.50 $20,631.25 the Playground in the Northerly End of Morningside Park, Borough of Manhattan.

Cyclone Fence Co., Guardian Fence Independent Fence Page Steef & Wire 796 Frelinghuysen Co., Inc., Co., Co., Ave., 32 Austin St., 418 3rd Ave., 230 Park Ave., Newark, N. J. Newark, N. J. Brooklyn, N. Y. New York City A A A A I \ I \ I , I Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $1.26 $1,045.80 $1.28 $1,062.40 $1.34 $1,122.20 $1.41 $1,170.30 32.88 65.76 75.00 150.00 47.00 94.00 36.83 73.66 49.64 99.28 80.00 160.00 65.00 130.00 55.60 111.20 $1,210.84 $1,372.40 $1,336.20 $1,355.16

Upland Park, Borough of Queens w. S. Hill Peter K. KeJly Michael J. & Sons, Inc., Contr. Corp., Mastantuono, 36·19 Highland 6009 Woodside P. O. Box 446, Peace Bros., Inc., William Probeck, Avenue, Avenue, Far Rockaway, 57 N. Lawrence St., 7017· 72nd Place, Bayside, L. I. Woodside, L. 1. L.I. Flushing, L. 1. Glendale, L. I. ~ ~ ~ ~ PrIce Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price A Amount PrIce Amount $0.50 $850.00 $0.80 $1,360.00 $1.25 $2,125.00 $0.70 $1,190.00 $1.00 $1,700.00 12.00 324.00 20.00 540.00 30.00 810.00 18.00 486.00 17.00 459.00 1.00 260.00 1.00 260.00 3.50 910.00 0.90 234.00 2.25 585.00 1.00 40.00 2.00 80.00 4.00 160.00 1.25 50.00 2.50 100.00 5.00 15.00 5.00 15.00 1.00 3.00 10.00 30.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 140.00 0.85 119.00 1.25 175.00 1.35 189.00 1.00 140.00 0.26 4,108.00 0.25 3,950.00 0.30 4,740.00 0.25 4,266.00 0."35 5,530.00 60.00 540.00 75.00 675.00 6.00 54.00 150.00 1,350.00 100.00 900.00 5.00 1,175.00 7.00 1,645.00 5.75 1,351.25 4.55 1,069.25 5.00 1,175.00 3.00 210.00 2.50 175.00 2.00 140.00 2.75 192.50 2.00 140.00 0.05 650.00 0.05 650.00 0.05 650.00 0.05 650.00 0.045 585.00 0.06 270.00 0.05 225.00 0.04 180.00 0.10 450.00 0.09 405.00 $8,582.00 $9,694.00 $11,298.25 $10,156.75 $11,719.00 July 9, 1929] 74

For Removing Wire Mesh From Existing Eight-Foot Fence and Gates and Fur nishing and Attaching New Galvanized Chain Link Fabric to Existing Frame in Jasper Oval, Borough of Manhattan.

Bidders Amount Anchor Post Fence Co., 9 East 38th Street, N ew York City ...... $1,650.00 Atlas Fence Co., 25-49 Verona Avenue, Newark, N. J ...... 1,887.00 . Cyclone Fence Co., 796 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, N. J ...... 1,750.00 H. B. Greene, Inc., 303 West 42d Street, New York City ...... 2,558.00 Independent Fence Co., 418 3d Avenue, Brooklyn ...... 1,555.00 Page Steel & Wire Co., 230 Park Avenue, New York City ...... 1;725.00

. There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offere.d the following; Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 92862 be tween this Department and the Obelisk Waterproofing Co., 1 Madison Avenue, New York City, for cleaning, etc., the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, New York City, for which bids were received by the Park Board, November 27, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended twenty-one consecutive working days, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote; Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Butler, O'Rourke-3. By request Commissioner Herrick offered the following; Resolved, That all the bids or proposals received on July 2, 1929, for furnishing a'll labor and materials necessary or required for the improvement of the unnamed play ground No.7, at East 14th Street and Avenue S., Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be and the same hereby are rejected, it being deemed for the interest of the City so to do. Which was adopted by the following vote; Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Butler, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offere.d the following; Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 93282 be tween this Department and Paul J. Hand Co., Inc., 510 Smith Street, Brooklyn, N. Y., for construction of Chain Link Fence at Hudson Park, Manhattan, for which bids were received by the Park Board, April 16, 1929, be and the same is hereby extended thirty consecutive working days, the delay being due to reason beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote; Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Butler, O'Rourke-3. On motion at 3 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 75 [July 16, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, July 16, 1929,2:30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present and the meeting open to the . public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read as follows: Borough of Queens 1. Construction of sidewalk along the main drive from Union Turnpike to Metro politan Avenue, Forest Park, Borough of Queens. 2. For reconstruction of Approaches to bridges carrying the main drive of Forest Park, Borough of Queens.

For Reconstruction of the Approaches to Bridges Carrying the Main Drive, Forest Park, Borough of Queens.

Peter K. Kelly The Cleveland Const. Corp., Uvalde Asphalt Trinidad Paving 6009 Woodside Paving Co., Co., Ave., 1 Broadway, Flushing, N. Y. Woodside, L. I. New York City Items Quantities ~ ~ ~ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount l. Rem 0 v i n gold roadway ...••• 825 sq. yds $0.25 $206.25 $0.45 $371.25 $0.30 $247.50 2. Regulating and grading ....••. 2,000 cu. yds. 0.80 1,600.00 0.85 1,700.00 0.90 1,800.00 3. Catch basins .... 5 85.00 425.00 75.00 375.00 65.00 325.00 4. 8" G. I. pipe .•... 100 lin. ft. 4.25 425.00 1.00 100.00 3.00 300.00 5. Reinforce.d c 0 n- crete curb ..... 1,530 lin. ft. 1.05 1,606.50 1.00 1,530.00 1.25 1,912.50 6. Reinforced concrete headers .. 180 lin. ft. 0.95 171.00 1.00 180.00 1.25 225.00 7. Concrete retaining well ...... •. 48 cu. yds. 0.15 720.00 19.00 912.00 12.00 576.00 8. Concrete parapet well ...•.••••. 60 lin. ft. 9.50 570.00 7.00 420.00 6.00 360.00 9. Concrete foundation ...... 300 cu. yds. 11.00 3,300.00 13.00 3,900.00 8.45 2,535.00 10. Sheet asphalt .... 1,800 sq. yds. 1.25 2,250.00 1.50 2,700.00 1.60 2,880.00 11. Concrete walks .. 13,700 sq. ft. 0.28 3,836.00 0.29 3,973.00 0.28 3,836.00 12. Top soil ...... 100 cu.yds. 2.50 250.00 2.50 250.00 2.50 250.00 13. Sodding ...... 10,000 sq. ft. 0.065 650.00 0.06 600.00 0.06 600.00 $16,009.75 $17,011.25 $15,847.00 July 16, 1929] 76

For Construction of Sidewalk Along Main Drive From Union Turnpike to Metro-

Alfred Di. Gero W. S. Hill & Sons, nimo, Inc.. 2086 E. 2d St., 36-19 Highland Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Bayside. N. Y. Items Quantities ,----~~'-----., ,----~).~--~ Price Amount Price Amount Trees removed ...... 19 $10.00 $190.00 $.01 $ .19 Regulating and grading ... 1,000 cu. yds. 0.80 800.00 .60 600.00 Reinforced concrete wall .. 12 cu. yds. 20.00 240.00 IS.oo 180.00 Rubble wall ...... 11 cu. yds. 15.00 165.00 8.00 88.00 8" Vitro pipe drain ...... lIO lin. ft. 2.00 220.00 1.00 110.00 Concrete curb .0 ..••••.••• 225 lin. ft. 1.10 247.50 1.00 225.00

Concrete walks • 0.0 •••••• 9,300 sq. ft . 0.23 2,139.00 0.26 2,418.00 Norway maple trees ...... 34 20.00 680.00 30.00 1,020.00 Top soil .0 ...•....•...... 2S0cu. yds. 2.00 500.00 3.00 750.00 Sodding ...... 20,000 sq. ft. 0.05 1,000.00 0.06 1,200.00 $6,181.50 $6,591.19

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (The East River Mill and Lumber Company, 425 East 92nd Street, New York City), for furnishing and delivering Lumber to the Department of Parks, Borough of Manhattan, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on June 14, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the fotlowing vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Butler, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Independent Fence Company, 418 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.), for removing wire mesh from existing eight-foot chain link fabric to existing frame in Jasper Oval, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same,be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the fotlowing vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Butler, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Atlas Fence Company, 25-49 Verona Avenue, Newark, N. J.), for furnishing and erecting a galvanized steel chain link fence with gates around the playground in the northerly end of Morningside Park, Park Board bids of July 9, 1929, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Butler, O'Rourke-3. On motion at 2 :50 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 77 [July 16, 1929 politan Ave. and all Work Incidental Thereto, Forest Park, Borough of Queens.

Michael J. Mastan Peter K. Kelly Const. tuano, Corp., P. O. Box 446, Peace Bros., Inc., 6009 Woodside Ave., Far Rockaway, 57 N. Lawrence St., Woodside, L. I. N. Y. Flushing, N. Y. ). ,,.-__...J).~_---., A I , I , Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $15.00 $285.00 $5.00 $95.00 $20.00 $380.00 0.70 700.00 0.75 750.00 0.70 700.00 17.00 204.00 20.00 240.00 18.00 216.00 15.00 165.00 10.00 110.00 28.00 308.00 1.00 110.00 0.90 99.00 .98 107.80 0.85 191.25 1.00 225.00 .97 218.25 0.25 2,325.00 0.25 2,325.00 0.24 2,232.00 38.00 1,292.00 7.00 238.00 32.00 1,088.00 2.50 625.00 2.90 725.00 2.50 625.00 0.05 1,000.00 0.03 600.00 0.045 900.00 $6,897.25 $5.407.00 $6,775.05 79 [July 23, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, July 23, 1929,2:30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present: and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened, and all the bids or proposals rec~ived, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows:

Borough of Brooklyn 1. For furnishing all I<\bor and materials necessary or required for the construc tion of Lincoln Terrace Playground, First Addition, Rochester Avenue, Buffalo Ave nue, President Street and Carrol Street, Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improve ment of Ocean Parkway East Traffic Road between Avenue Wand Lancaster Avenue, Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. 3. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improve ment of Prospect Park southwest from 15th Street to Park Circle, Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. 4. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the com pletion of the construction of Gravesend Park, 18th Avenue, 55th Street, 19th Avenue and 58th Street, Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. S. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the construc tion of concrete benches on Shore Road, from 69th Street to Oliver Street, Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. 6. For furnishing all labor· and materials necessary or required for the con struction of one hand ball court and one base ball back stop at Betsy Hea·d Playground, Douglass Street, Dumont Avenue, Hopkinson Avenue and Livonia A_venue, Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. 7. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the resur facing of Tennis Courts and constructing eight feet chain link fence in Sunset Park, Fifth Avenue, 41st Street, Seventh Avenue, and 44th Street, Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. Borough of Manhattan 8. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the plumbing work in connection with the combined Tennis House and Comfort Station in Central Park, Manhattan, together with all work incidental thereto. 9. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection and completion (excepting plumbing and heating) of a combined Tennis Court and Comfort Station in Central Park, together with all work incidental thereto. 10. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the steam heating work in connection with the combined Tennis House and Comfort Station in Central Park, Manhattan, together with all work incidental thereto. 11. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for furnishing and erecting galvanized steel chain-link fences, with gates, around two lawns in the northerly end of Carl Schurz Park, together with all work incidental thereto. July 23, 1929] 80

For the Construction of Lincoln Terrace Playground, First Addition, Rochester

Colgan Contr. Paul J. Hand Co., Poley & Pizzo, Co., Inc., 26 Court St., 653 Lorimer St., 510 Smith St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Items Quantities ~ ~ r---"-----. frice Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading ...... 15,142 cu. yds. $1.90 $28,769.80 $1.25 $18,927.50 $0.59 $8,933.78 2. Field basins ..... 2 1.70 340.00 1.00 ZOO.OO 1.75 350.00 3. 12" vitrified pipe drains ...... 200 lin. ft. 2.50 500.00 2.00 400.00 4.89 8,459.70 4. Water supply system •...••••••• 5,000 sq. ft. 20.00 2,000.00 12.50 1,250.00 2.90 5,858.00 5. Picket fence ..... lump sum. 6.20 10,726.00 5.75 9,947.50 0.26 1,300.00 6.. Chain link fence .. 1,730 lin. ft. 3.10 6,262.00 2.75 5,555.00 20.00 1,260.00 7. Cement walks ... 2,020 lin. ft. 0.27 1,350.00 0.24 1,200.00 0.33 3,425.40 8. Concrete steps and ramps...... 63 cu. yds. 25.00 1,575.00 16.50 1,039.50 2.00 2,600.00 9. Playground sur~1O,380 sq. yds. 2.00 20,760.00 0.25 2,595.00 1.90 380.00 face screenings. 10. Top soil ...... 1,300 cu. yds. 2.90 3,770.00 2.50 3,250.00 15.00 1,500.00 11. Trees ...... 60 35.00 2,100.00 20.00 I,ZOO.oo 1.10 66.00 12. Shrubs ...... 1,200 1.00 1,200.00 1.00 1,200.00 25.00 30,000.00 $79,352.80 $46,764.50 $64,132.88

For the Improving of Ocean Parkway, East Traffic Road, Between Avenue Wand Lancaster Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn,

Pizzo & Foley, 653 Lorimer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Items Quantities A , Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading ...... 720 cu. yds. $0.80 0576.00 2. Curb (granite curb corners) ...... " 130 lin. ft. 5.00 650.00 3. Curb (concrete) ...... 450 lin. ft. 1.75 787.50 4. Cement walk ...... •..•..... 2,500 sq. ft. 0.30 750.00 5. 6" cinder surfacing ...... 300 cu. yds. 1.50 450.00 6. Manholes raised to grade ...... 2 10.00 20.00. $3,233.50

For the Improvement of Prospect Park South West-

J oseph D'Ambrosio, Colgan Contr. Co., 182 Navy St., 26 Court St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Items Quantities A Price Amount Price Amount 1. New cement walk ..•...•. 47,500 sq. ft $0.255 $12,112.50 $0.27 $12,825.00 2. Concrete benches ...... 41 59.80 2,451.80 79.50 3,259.50 $14,564.30 $16.084.50 81 I July 23, 1929

Avenue, Buffalo Avenue, President Street and Carroll Street, Borough of Brooklyn

McDermott & Han- Morris Park Contr. B. Turecamo Contr. sen, Co., Inc., Joseph A. Nicosia, Co., Inc., 45 E. 98th St., 1991 Cruger Ave., 139 Throop Ave., Foot of.24th Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. C. Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. ,,..-____A'--_-.,, ,,-__--AA __ ---.., ,,--__-.A" __---.., I A , Price A11lQunt Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount

$0.60 $9,085.20 $1.00 $15,142.00 $0.74 $11,205.08 $0.70 $10,599.40 75.00 150.00 2.00 400.00 80.00 160.00 125.00 250.00 , 2.70 540.00 3.00 600.00 2.25 450.00 1.50 300.00 12.00 1,200.00 10.00 1,000.000 7.50 750.00 9.50 950.00 5.90 10,207.00 6.50 11,245.00 5.75 9,947.50 5.25 9,082.50 3.00 6,060.00 4.00 8,080.00 2.40 4,848.00 2.25 4,545.00 0.24 1,200.00 0.30 1,500,00 0.25 1,250.00 0.25 1,250.00 7.00 441.00 25.00 1,575.00 7.50 472.50 12.00 756.00 0.35 3,633.00 0.45 4,671.00 0.37 3,840.60 0.37 3,84{).60 1.80 2,340.00 2.00 2,600.00 2.25 2,925.00 1.90 2,470.00 21.00 1,260.00 35.00 2,100.00 30.00 1,800.00 25.00 1,500.00 1.50 1,800.00 1.50 1,800.0c) 1.50 1,800.00 0.80 960.00 $37,916.20 $50;713.01 $39,448.68 $36,503.50

From 15th Street to Park Circle, Borough of. Brooklyn.

Paul J. Hand Co., Inc., Joseph A. Nicosia, Pizzo & Foley, 510 Smith St., 139 Throop Ave., 653 Lorimer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. A A f "-----.. f , f , Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $0.27 $12,825.00 $0.25 $11,875.00 $80.26 $12,350.00 78.00 3,198.00 73.00 2,993.00 74.95 3,082.95 $16,023.00 $14,868.00 $15,422.95 July 23, 1929] 82

For the Completion of the Construction of Gravesand Park,

Paul J. Hand Co., Foley & Pizzo, Inc., 653 Lorimer St., 510 Smith St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. --"A~ ______\ ,r__ A Items Quantities I \ Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading .. 3,440 cu. yds. $2.90 $9,976.00 $1.00 $3,440.00 2. Field basins ...... 4 100.00 400.00 150.00 600.00 3. Manholes ...... 2 175.00 350.00 300.00 600.00 4. 12" vitrified pipe drains .. 650 lin. ft. 1.50 975.00 1.70 1,IQ5.00 5. 15" vitrified pipe drains .. 390 lin. ft. 2.00 780.00 2.90 1,131.00 6. Water supply system .... Lump sum. 1,552.00 1,552.00 700.00 700.00 7. 10' Chain ]ink fence (incl. gate.s) ...... 1,025 lin. ft. 3.40 3,485.00 3.40 3,485.00 8. 6' Chain link fence (incl. gates) ...... 1,050 lin. ft. 1.95 2,047.50 2.25 2,362.50 9. Cement walks ...... 13,535 lin. ft. 0.25 3,383.75 0.25 3,383.75 10. Baseball backstop ...... one 500.00 500.00 600.00 600.00 11. Double handball court... 2 1,500.00 3,000.00 800.00 f/;OO.OO 12. Concrete benches...... 14 74.95 1,049.30 74.00 1,036.00 13. P I a y g r 0 u n d surface screenings ...... 15,800 sq. yds. 0.25 3,950.00 0.30 4,740.00 14. Top soil ...... 130 cu. ~ds. 2.00 260.00 2.50 325.00 15. Trees...... 47 15.50 728.50 25.00 1,175.00 16. Shrubs ...... 357 0.70 249.90 1.20 428.40 17. Clay for tennis courts. . . . 825 cu. yds. 3.50 2,887.50 2.89.00 2,384.25 $35,574.45 $29,095.90

For Furnishing All Labor and Materials Necessary or Required for the Construc tion of Concrete Benches on Shore Road From 69th Street to Oliver Street, Borough of Brooklyn.

Unit price Bidders 100 benches Amount Joseph D'Ambrosio, 182 Navy St., Brooklyn ...... $59.90 $5,980.00 Abraham Goldsmith, 2511 Grand Cent. Term., New York City 63.60 6,360.00 Joseph A. Nicosia, 139 Throop Ave., Brooklyn ...... 75.00 7,500.00 James D. Nugent, 1671 73rd St., Brooklyn ...... 72.00 7,200.00 Pizzo & Foley, 653 Lorimer St., Brooklyn ...... 74.95 7,495.00

For the Resurfacing of Tennis Courts and Constructing an Eight-Foot Chain Link Borough of

Anchor Post Fence Co., Inc., Cyclone Fence Co., 9 E. 38th St., Frelinghuysen Ave., New York City Newark, N. J. Items Quantities ,~---~.---.....,\ ,.------A----. Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading ... 320 cu. yds. No price No price 2. Clay for tennis courts .... 203 cu. yds. Info,rmal N~o price 3. Eight-foot chain link fence 610 lin. ft. Informal 83 [July 23, 1929

18th Ave., 55th St., 19th Ave. and 58th St., Borough of Brooklyn.

B. Turecamo Contr. Wm. D. Morris Son, Joseph A. Nicosia, Co., Inc., 554 67th St., 139 Throop Ave., Foot of 24th Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. A A A , I , I , Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $1.24 $4,265.60 $0.75 $2,580.00 $1.00 $3,440.00 90.00 360.00 50.00 200.00 125.00 500.00 180.00 360.00 80.00 160.00 250.00 500.00 2.00 1,300.00 2.50 1,625.00 1.50 975.00 2.25 877.50 3.00 1,170.00 2.00 780.00 1,150.00 1,150.00 450.00 450.00 1,000.00 1,000.00

4.l1 4,212.75 3.25 3,331.25 3.50 3,587.50

2,93 3,076.50 2.00 2,100.00 2.25 2,362.50 0.25 3,383.75 0.25 3,383.75 0.25 3,383.75 650.00 650.00 525.00 525.00 450.00 450:00 1,200.00 2,400.00 450.00 9()O.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 95.00 1,330.00 75.00 1,050.00 75.00 1,050.00

0.50 7,900.00 0.37 5,846.00 0.37 5,846.00 3.50 455.00 2.00 260.00 2.00 260.00 20.00 940.00 35.00 1,645.00 20.00 940.00 0.40 142.80 1.25 446.25 1.60 571.20 2.00 1,650.00 3.50 2,887.50 2.75 2,268.75

$34.453.90 $28,559.75 $29,914.70

Fence In- Sunset Park, Fifth Avenue, 41st Street, Seventh Avenue, and 44th Street, Brooklyn.

Paul J. Hand Co., Independent Fence Inc., Co., Pizzo & Foley, 510 Smith St., 418 3rd Ave., 653 Lorimer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. A A I "---., , , I , Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $2.00 $640.00 $1.50 $430.00 $1.50 $487.00 5.50 1,116.50 4.10 832.30 5.00 1,015.00 2.50 1,525.00 3.10 891.00 3.00 1,830.00

$3,281.50 $3,203.30 $3,3Z5.00 July 23, 1929] 84

For the Construction of One Hand-Ball Court and One Baseball Backstop at Betsy A venue, Borough

]. Braun Co., Cyclone Fence Co., 482 77th St., Frelinghuysen Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Newark, N. J. Items Quantities , I , Price Amount Price Amount 1. Hand-ball court...... One $1,500.00 $1,500.00 No bid 2. Baseball backstop ...... , One 500.00 $550.00 $2,000.00

For Furnishing All Labor and Materials Necessary or Required for the Plumbing Work in Connection with the Combined Tennis House and Comfort Station in Central Park, Borough of Manhattan.

Bidders Amount Paul Bernstein & Son, Inc., 243 W. 56th St., New York City ...... '.. $9,100.00 Hygrade Plumbing Co., Inc.. 208 E. 165th St., New York City ...... 10,090.00 Irtel Plumbing & Heating Corp., 2051 Webster Ave., Bronx ...... 9,600.00 Thomas E. O'Brien, Inc., 6311 Fifth Ave" Brooklyn ...... 14,934.00 Max Seitelbach, 150 E. 28th St., New York City ...... 9,000.00 Max Spool, 835 E. 149th St., Bronx ...... 7,468.00 Tri-Boro Eng. Corp., Chatham-Phenix Bldg" Long Island City ...... 10,877.00

For Furnishing all Labor and Materials Necessary or Required for the Erection and Completion (Excepting Plumbing and Heating) of a Combined Tennis House and Comfort Station in Central Park, Borough of Manhattan.

Bidders Amount Balaban-Gordon Co., Inc., 116 West 39th St., New York City ...... $64,230.00 Sobray Whitcomb Co., Inc" 105 West 40th St., New York City...... 63,250.00 Freudlait Const. Co., Inc" 912 Broadway, Far Rockaway, L. I...... 70,500.00 Abraham M. Goldsmith, 2511 Grand Centr.. Term. Bldg., New York City .. 60,800.00 Harry Hershson, 5568 Broadway, New York City, .... "...... 61,990.00 Kenny Bros., Inc., 308 Dyckman St., New York City...... 62,000.00 H. A. and R. J. Moore, 1508 Avenue S, Brooklyn ... ,...... 59,943.00 Joseph A. Nicosia, 139 Throop Ave., Brooklyn ..... ', ....,...... 62,333.00 Selvil Const. Corp., 132 West 43d St., New York City...... 54,748.00 John Viviani & Son, 690 Eighth Ave., New York City...... 64,575.00

For Furnishing all Labor and Materials Necessary or Required for the Steam Heating Work in Connection with the Combined Tennis House and Comfort Station in Central Park, Borough of Manhattan.

Bidders Amount Astoria Heating Co., 4151 70th St., Woodside, L. I...... $4,572.00 Dierks Heating Co., 210 E. 31st St., New York City., ...... 4,697.00 Chas. B. Duff, Inc., Chatham-Phenix Bldg., Long Island City ...... 5,713.00 Irtel Plumbing & Heating Corp., 2051 Webster Ave., Bronx ...... 4,500.00 Kenning-Boyne Co., Inc., 155 E. 42nd St., New York City ...... 5,222.00 Jas. H. Martin, Inc., 254 W. 31st St., New York City ...... 6,553.00 Thomas E. O'Brien, Inc" 6311 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn ...... 4,443.00 H. Sand & Co., Inc., 138 West Broadway, New York City ...... 5,195.00 Ira Willner, 500 W. 167th St., New York City ...... 4,990.00 85 [July 23, 1929

Head Playground-Douglass Street, Dumont Avenue, Hopkinson Avenue, and Livonia of Brooklyri.

Wm. D. Moore's Independent Fence Foley & Pizzo, Son, Co., 653 Lorimer St., 554 67th St., 418 3rd Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. A A A I , I I Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $2,000.00 $1,313.00 $1,184.00 600.00 749.00 635.00 $2,600.00 $2,062.00 $1,819.00

Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the Park Board of the City of New York, the head of the Depart ment of Parks, hereby accepts the gift of real property to the City of New York, which is conveyed to the City of New York under the deed of gift Signed by Charles Webb, party of the first part, and the Denton Realty Corporation, party of the second part, wherein and whereby they granted and conveyed· for park purposes to The City of New York the following described real property: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Bor ough of Manhattan, City of New York, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the easterly side of Broadway distant three hundred (300) feet two (2) inches more or less northerly from the point where the same w:ould be intersected by the centre line of West l88th Street if extended westerly said point of beginning being also the southwesterly corner of lot 48 of 37 of Block No. 2,170 as now shown on the Tax Map of the City of New York; running thence northerly along the easterly side of Broadway Two hundred sixty-one (261) feet Eight and one half (80) inches to 'the northwesterly comer of said lot 48; thence easterly along Two hundred seventy-eight (278) feet and one-half (0) of an inch to the easterly side Wadsworth Terrace; thence southerly along the westerly side of Wadsworth Terrace Two hundred fifty-nine (259) feet Seven and one-half (701 inches to the south easterly corner of said lot 48; thence westerly along the southerly line of said lot 48 Two hundred seventy-eight (278) feet and one-half of an inch to the easterly side of Broadway at the point or place of beginning. Be the said distances and dimensions more or less. Together with all the right, title and interest of the grantors in and to the land lying in Wadsworth Terrace in front of and adjoining said premises to the centre line thereof. Together with all the appurtenances and all the estate and rights of the parties of the first and second parts in and to said premises, and be it further Resolved, That, pursuant to the order of the Supreme Court in and for the County of New York, duly made and entered, bearing date, June 19, 1929, the Presi dent of the Park Board be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to accept for the City of New York the sums of $25,000.00 and $50,000.00 respectively and to sign the deed of conveyance of the real property described therein, all as provided in the offer of Charles Webb in the settlement of the estate of Gertie Gordon Webb. Which was adopted by the following vQte: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (The Greene Wolf Co., Inc., 30 Church Street, New York City) for furnishing and delivering Pipe, Pipe Fit tings, Valves, etc., to the Department of Parks, Borough of Tfie Bronx, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on June 26th, 1929, be and the same is accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, O'Rourke-3. By request Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposel of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the construction of Lincoln Terrace Play ground, First Addition, Rochester Avenue, Buffalo Avenue, President Street and Carroll Street, Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board July 23, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for ap- July 23, 1929] 86

For Furnishing and Erecting Galvanized Steel Chain Link Fences, with Gates, Around

Anchor Post Atlas Fence Co.,American Fence Fence Co., 25-49 Verona Con st. Co., 9 E. 38th St., Ave., 522 Fifth Ave., Xew York City Newark, N. J. New York City ~ ~,..-----A----- Items Quantities Price Amount Price Amount 1. Galvanized s tee 1 $1.39 $1,619.35 $1.20 $1,398.00 $1.37 $1,596.05 chain-link fence .1,165 lin. ft. 57.14 114.28 38.00 76.0055.00 110.00 2. Double gates ..... 2 $1,733.63 $1,474.00 $1,706.05

proval of sureties, and when so approved that a contra~t for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, 0'Rourke-3. By request Commi"ssioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of the contract between this Department and the Interstate Chemical Company for furnishing Arsenate of Lead Paste for the Department of Parks, Borough of Brooklyn, dated March 31, 1929, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase December 4, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to June 15, 1929, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, 0'Rourke-3. Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Warren Quinlan, 2 Rector Street, New York City), for furnishing and delivering Gasoline, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on June 12, 1929, be and the same is hereby accepted, 4000 gal. @ $11.62 a gallon. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, 0'Rourke-3. On motion at 3 :15 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 87 [July 23, J929

Two Lawns in the Northerly End of Carl Schurz Park, Borough of. Manhattan.

Cyclone Fence Co., Guardian Fence Co., Page Steel & Wire 796 Frelinghuysen Inc., Co., Ave., 32 Austin St., 230 Park Ave., Newark, N. J. Newark, N. J. New York City A A A I , I \ I \ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $1.36 $1,584.40 $1.49 $1,735.85 $1.42 $1,654.30 54:12 108.24 60.00 120.00 67.50 135.00 $1,692.64 $1,855.85 $1,789.30 July 30, 1929] 88

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Stated Meeting, Tuesday, July 30, 1929, 2:30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Browne, O'Rourke. There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for. the completion of !he co~tract betw~n this Department and Connor Bros., for the Improvement of HamIlton ~Ish Park, bids for which were opened December 11, 1928, be and the same hereby IS exte1\4ed for an additional thirty days, the delay being due to a shop workers strIke preventmg the delivery of the iron fence. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved. That the time stipulated for the completion of the contract between this Department and Ray-Mont Products Company, bids for which were opened by the Department of Purchase March 23, 1928, for ten tons of Sulphate of Ammonia be, and the same hereby is extended up to and including May 15, 1929, the delay in delivery being due to thi~ Department being unable to find storage space for the material. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved. That the time stipulated for the completion of the contract between this Department and Thomas M. Blake for delivery of forage in Manhattan, bids for which were opened by the Department of Purchase March 6, 1929, be and the same hereby is extended for fifteen days, the delay being due to this Department not having room to receive the balance due until that time. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke---3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder received by the Park De partment July ~, 1929, for furnishing and erecting galvanized steel chain link fence with gates around two lawns in the northerly end of Carl Schurz Park, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for his approval of sureties and that when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-;--Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder received by the Park De partment July 23, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection and completion (excepting plumbing and heating fixtures) of a com bined Tennis House and Comfort Station in Central Park, Borough of Manhattan, be referred to the ComptrolIer for his approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder received by the Park De partment July 23, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the steam heating work in connection with the combined Tennis House and Comfort Station in Central Park, be referred to the Comptrol1er for his approval of sureties, 89 [J uly 30, 1929

and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, 0'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: . Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bjdder received by. the Park Board July 23, 1929, for all the labor and materials necessary or required for the plumbing work in connection with the combined Tennis and Comfort Station in Cen tral Park, be referred to the Comptroller for his approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, 0'Rourke-3._ Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder received by the Park Board July 23, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improvement of Prospect Park southwest from l!jth Street to Park Circle, Bor ough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of the this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, 0'Rourke-3. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder received by the Park Board July 23, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the completion of the construction of Gravesend Park, 18th Avenue, 55th Street, 19th A venue and 58th Street, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, 0'Rourke-3. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder received by the Park Board July 23, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the construction of concrete benches W1 Shore Road from 69th Street to Oliver Street, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, 0'Rourke-3. The Secretary presented a notice from Joel J. Squier, Esq., Acting Corporation Counsel of the conveyance to the City of New York of what is known as the Alley Pond Park addition, and fully described in the. notice. The deed of Douglas L. Elliman to the City of New York, dated May 10, 1929. was recorded in Liber 3396 of . Deeds, Page 158, on May 15, 1929, in the County of Queens. He was directed to transmit this information to the Park Commissioner of the Borough of Queens to put the notice on file. . On motion at 3 :15 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. August 6, 1929] 90

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Stated Meeting, Tuesday, August 6, 1929,2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke. CommissiQner Hennessy In the Chair. There being no objection, the Chairman directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the propos<\l of the lowest formal bidder (Michael J. Mostantuane, P. 0.· Box 446, Far Rockaway, for $5,407.00), for sidewalk along Main Drive, Met ropolitan Avenue to Union Turnpike, Forest Park, Queens, for which bids were re ceived by the Park Board July 16, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, 0'Rourke-3. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Uvalde Asphalt Pave ment Co., 1 Broadway, N. Y. c., for $15,847.00) for reconstruction of approaches to bridges carrying the main drive of Forest Park, Queens, for which bids were received by the Park Board July 16, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, 0'Rourke-3. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Gottlieb IronWorks, 63 N. Henry Street, Brooklyn, for $10,393.30), for the improvement of Mall spaces in 25th Avenue (Hoyt Avenue) from Shore Road to Barclay Street and 2nd Avenue to Goodrich Street, Astoria, Queens, for which bids were received by the Park Board July 9, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for the approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Peter F. Kel1~ Contract ing Corporation, 6009 Woodside Avenue, Woodside, for $4,800.50) for the restoration of park areas adjoining road from the golf house to Myrtle Avenue, Forest Park, Queens, for which bids were received by the Park Board July 9, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. . Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (W. S. Hill & Sons, Inc., 36-19 Highland Avenue, Bayside, for $8,582.00), for the general improvement of Upland Park, Queens, for which bids were rf!;eived by the Park Board July 9th, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of Contract 9171Z between 91 [August 6, 1929 the City of New York, Department of Parks, Borough of Queens, and Welsh Bros. Contracting Company, for the Construction of a sidewalk along the transverse road in Jacob Riis Park, Borough of Queens, bids for which were opened by the Park Board on December 4, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended thirty consecutive working days, the delay being due to the causes beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the foll~wing vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, 0'Rourke-3. On motion at 2 :55 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. August 13, 1929] 92

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Stated Meeting, Tuesday, August 13, 1929, 2:30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke. Commissioner Hennessy in the Chair. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate "box was opened, and all the bids or proposals receiveCl, pur~uant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of Brooklyn 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improve ment of the City Park, Navy Street, Flushing Avenue, St. Edwards Street and Park A venue, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection of nine double handball courts in various parks and playgrounds in the Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. Borough of The Bronx 3. Furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the reconstruc tion of Tennis Courts in Macomb's Dam Park, The Bronx, together with atl work incidental thereto. For the Improvement of City Park, Navy Street, Edwards Street and Park Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn. Paul J. Hand Wm. D. Moore's Joseph D'Ambrosio Co., Inc. Son Pizzo & Foley 182 Navy St. 51'0 Smith St. 554 67th St. 653 Lorimer St. Items and Quantities Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y.

, Price A Amount' Price A Amount' Price A Amount' Price A Amount I. 4' Chain link and gate, 1,4'0'0 lin. ft ...... $1.68 $2,352.'0'0 $1.4'0 $1,96'0.'0'0 $1.68 $2,352.'0'0 $1.5'0 $2,1'0'0.'0'0 2. Concrete coping, 8 x 24, 1,55'0 lin. ft .•...... '0.9'0 1,395.'0'0 1.2'0 1,86'0.'0'0 '0.79 1,224.5'0 1.'0'0 1,55'0.'0'0 3. Repairing and painting picket fence, 2,1'0'0 lin. ft. '0.9'0 1,89'0.'0'0 '0.3'0 63'0.'0'0 2.14 4,494.'0'0 2.'0'0 4,2'0'0.'0'0 4. Concrete coping, 8 x 3'0, 55'0 lin. ft. • ••••.•.•• '0.95 522.5'0 2.34 1,287.'0'0 '0.79 434.5'0 1.5'0 825.00 5. Concrete benches, 6 ••••.• 6'0.'0'0 36'0.'0'0 72.'0'0 432.'0'0 58.'0'0 348.'0'0 7'0.'0'0 42'0.'0'0 6. Cement walk, 3,95'0 sq. ft. '0.26 1,'027.'0'0 '0.35 1,382.5'0 D.25~ 1,'0'07.25 '0.23 9'08.5'0 7. New trees, 27 .•...... 22.'0'0 594.'0'0 13.'0'0 351.'0'0 21.5'0 58'0.5'0 12.'0'0 324.'0'0 8. Trees transplanted, 3 .... 1'0.'0'0 3'0.'0'0 141.66 424.98 6.'0'0 18.'0'0 1'0.'0'0 3'0.'0'0 9. Shrubs, 4'0'0 .•.•...... •.. 1.'0'0 4'0'0.'0'0 '0.65 26'0.'0'0 '0.51 2'04.'0'0 .7'0 28'0.'0'0 $8,57'0.5'0 $8,587.48 $1'0,662.75 $1'0,637.5'0

For the Reconstruction of Tennis Courts in Macomb's Dam Park, Borough of The Bronx. PaulJ. Hand Anthony Capasso Co., Inc. Lewis Kleinfeld Rubien Const. Co. 2'091 Nereid Ave. 51'0 Smith St. 1'07'0 Grant Ave. 1228 6th Ave. Items and Quantities Bronx, N. Y. Brooklyn N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. N. Y. C.

, Price' A Amount" Price A Amount" Price A Amount" Price A Amount I. Earth excavation, 43'0 cu. yds ...••.••••.•..•.••. $1.'0'0 $43'0.'0'0 $1.25 $537.5'0 $1.25 $537.5'0 $1.'0'0 $43'0.'0'0 2. Fill, 4'0'0 cu. yds. • ..•... '0.5'0 2'0'0.'0'0 1.'0'0 4'0'0.'0'0 '0.35 14'0.'0'0 '0.5'0 2'0'0.'0'0 3. 12 ft. wire mesh fence, 1,58'0 lin. ft ...... 3,,'0'0 4,74'0.'0'0 3.33 5,261.4'0 2.65 4,187.'0'0 2.7'0 4,246.'0'0 4. 9 ft. wire mesh fence, 23'0 lin. ft...... 2.25 517.5'0 2.24 515.2'0 2.65 6'09.5'0 2.7'0 621.'0'0 5. Steam cinders, 99'0 cu. yds. 2.'0'0 1,98'0.'0'0 2.5'0 2,475.'0'0 2.5'0 2,475.'0'0 2.'0'0 1,98'0.'0'0 6. Clay topping, 495 cu. yds. 1'0.'0'0 4,95'0.'0'0 6.'0'0 2,97'0.'0'0 1'0.'0'0 4,95'0.'0'0 7.5'0 3,712.5'0 7 Tennis net posts, 2'0 •..• 1.'0'0 2'0.'0'0 5.5'0 11'0.'0'0 1.'0'0 2'0.'0'0 5.'0'0 1'0'0.'0'0 S. Concrete, 22 cu. yds. . ..• 18.'0'0 396.'0'0 2'0.'0'0 44'0.'0'0 2'0.'0'0 44'0.'0'0 3'0.'0'0 66'0.'0'0 $13,233.5'0 $12,7'09.1'0 $13,359.'0'0 $11,949.5'0 93 [August lJ, 1929

For the Erection of nine Double Handball Courts in Various Parks and Playgrounds, . Borough of Brooklyn. Unit Price Bidders 9 Courts Amount J. Braun Co., 482 77th St., Brooklyn ...... $1,500.00 $13,500.00 Cavanagh Contr. Co., 27 South 22nd St., Flushing ...... 878.00 7,902.00 Joseph D'Ambrosia, 182 Navy St., Brooklyn ...... 1,023.00 9,207.00 Paul J. Hand Co., Inc., 510 Smith St., Brooklyn ...... 978.86 8,809.74 Joseph A. Nicosia, 139 Throop Ave., Brooklyn ...... 995.00 8,955.00 Pizzo & Foley, 653 Lorimer St., Brooklyn ...... 1,100.00 9,900.00 Independent Fence Co., 418 3rd Ave., Brooklyn ...... 1,094.00 9,846.00 Wm; D. Moore's Son, 554 67th St., Brooklyn ...... 1,049.00 9,441.00

There being no objection, the Chairman directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. By request, COIl1U1issioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resol1!ed, That the time stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 94210 be tween this Department and Cavanagh Bros. & Co., 89-91 Warren Street, New York City, for Extruded Metal Shapes and Channel Brass, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase April 10, 1929, be and the same is hereby extended forty-five consecutive working days, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, 0'Rourke-3. By request, Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 91444 between this department and Joseph L. Brennan, 167th Street and Sedgwick Avenue, for constructing cement curb at the southwesterly portion of Central Park, for which bids were received by the Park Board December 21, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended eleven consecutive working days, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, 0'Rourke-3. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of work called for in Con tract No. 76166 with Max Seitlebach, 148-150 East 28th Street, N. Y. c., for furnish ing all labor and materials necessary or required for wholly and fully completing plumbing, water supply and drainage systems in an underground comfort station in Poe Park, The Bronx, together with all work incidental thereto, dated August 21, 1925, for which bids were received by the Park Board June 11, 1925, be and the same is hereby extended to August 15, 1929, the reasons for the delay being beyond the con trol of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, 0'Rourke-3. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the reconstruction of Tennis Courts in Ma comb's Dam Park. The Bronx. together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board August 13, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the comnletion of the contract between this Department and James Kelly and Sons, Inc., 1150 Forest Avenue (Contract No. 87040) for grubbing, clearing and grading of the ground for a Golf Course at Silver Lake Park and also excavating earth, laying vitrified pipe, concrete pipe, open drain pipes. constructing a concrete spillway and widening and dredging existing brook, bids for which were received by the Park Board on January 31, 1928, be and the same is hen-bv extended to September 3, 1929, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control M the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-3. On motion at 2 :55 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. August 20, 1929] 94

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Stated Meeting, Tuesday, August 20, 1929, 2.30 P. M., Present-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke. Commissioner Hennessy In the Chair. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened, and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened lind read, as fo.1lows: Borough of Brooklyn 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improve ment of grounds around the Picnic House, Prospect Park, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the con struction of playgrounds at Dyker Beach Park, 86th Street, 13th and 14th Avenues, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto.

For the Improvement of Grounds Around the Picnic

Ferben Const. Fleming & Sheppard Co., Inc. Co., Inc., 298 8th St., 116 Broad St., fE.", Brooklyn N ew York City Items Quantities ~ ____~AL ______~, , A , Price Amount Price Amount 1. Removing and re erecting apparatus Lump Sum $150.00 $150.00 $500.00 2. Regulating and grad- 1.10 2,750.00 $1.00 2,500.00 ing ...... 2,500 cu. yds. 3. Catch basins 1 160.00 160.00 125.00 125.00 4. 6" vitro pipe ...... 390 lin. ft. 1.75 682.50 1.25 487.50 5. 8" vitro pipe ...... 150 lin. ft. 1.75 262.50 1.50 225.00 6. Drinking fountains. 2 200.00 400.00 125.00 250.00 7. Masonry wall ..... 50 cu. yds. 20.00 1,000.00 12.00 600.00 8. Concrete pavement. . 1,120 sq. yds. 2.80 3,136.00 3.00 3,360.00 9. Concrete curb, 18" deep ...... 755 lin. ft. 1.25 943.75 0.90 679.50 10. Concrete curb, 30" deep ...... 45 lin. ft. 1.90 85.50 2.00 90.00 11. Concrete f 0 u n d a- tion ...... Sl5 cu. yds. 10.00 850.00 8.50 722.50 12. Sheet asphalt 510 sq. yds. 5.00 2,550.00 1.75 892.50 13. Asphalt tile walk, new ...... 11,000 sq. ft. 0.45 4,950.00 0.44 4,840.00 14. Asphalt tile walk, relaid ...... 540 sq. ft. 0.42 226.80 0.30 162.00 15. Pipe rail fence, new. 125 lin. ft. 1.75 218.75 2.00 250.00 16. Pipe rail fence, relocated ...... 160 lin. ft. 1.75 280.00 1.25 200.00 17. 4 ft. chain link fence 400 lin. ft. 1.75 700.00 1.44 576.00 18. Trees removed ... . 20 35.00 700.00 20.00 400.00 19. Trees relocated .. . 1 35.00 35.00 100.00 100.00 20. Top soil ...... 1,450 cu. yds. 2.30 3,335.00 2.90 4,205.00 21. Shrubbery and trees Lump sum 2.500.00 2.500.00 1,700.00 1,700.00 22. Screenings ...... 1,400 sq, yds. 0.62 868.00 0.25 350.00 23 .. Sod ..... ' .... , .. ,. 1,000 sq, ft. 0.10 100:00 0.07 70.00 24. Field basin ""'" 1 55.00 55.00 125.00 125.00 $26,938,80 $23,410.00 95 [August 20, 1929

House, Prospect Park, Borough of Brooklyn.

Foley & Pizzo, Fred Goldsmith, Paul J. Hand Co., Inc., 653 Lorimer St., 2511 Grand Cent. Term. 510 Smith St., Brooklyn New York City Brooklyn , , A \ I , I \ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount

$150.00 $3,600.00 $40.000 $1.00 2,500.00 $1.25 3,125.00 $0.97 $2,425.00 100.00 100.00 250.00 250.00 170.00 170.00 1.00 390.00 1.00 390.00 0.80 312.00 1.25 187.50 1.50 225.00 1.00 150.00 100.00 200.00 350.00 700.00 200.00 400.00 15.00 750.00 12.00 600.00 8.00 400.00 2.00 2,240.00 4.90 54,88 2.60 29.12 0.80 604.00 0.80 604.00 0.90 679.50 1.00 45.00 1.40 63.00 1.70 76.50 10.00 850.00 7.00 595.00 8.00 680.00 1.75 892.50 1.50 765.00 3.50 1,785.00 0.42 4,620.00 0.50 5,500.00 0.53 5,830.00 0.25 135.00 0.25 135.00 0.40 216.00 1.25 156.25 1.10 137.50 1.00 125.00 1.00 160.00 0.45 72.00 0.90 144.00 1.35 540.00 1.32 528.00 1.00 400.00 12.00 240.00 30.00 600.00 30.00 600.00 10.00 10.00 150.00 150.00 30.00 30.00 1.75 2,537.50 2.00 2,900.00 1.70 2,465.00 2,500.00 2,600.00 800.00 800.00 0.35 490.00 0.65 910.00 0.30 420.00 0.07 70.00 0.05 50.00 0.06 60.00 50.00 50.00 175.00 175.00 200.00 200.0~ ---- $20,417.75 $30,172.50 $21,320.00 August 20, 1929] 96

For Construction of Playground at Dyker Beach Park,

John Buoniello Ferbon Const. Co.,Fleming & Shep· 6S12 Fort Hamil· Inc. pard Co., Inc. John M. Fox ton Ave. 29S·Sth St. 116 Broad St. 270 Herkimer St. Brooklyn Brooklyn N. Y. C. Brooklyn I tems and Quantlt1es.. ~P'nee A mount ~APrtce mount ~APnce mount ~P'flee A mount 1. Regulating and grading, S,930 cu. yds. .•••.•••. $0.75 $6,697.50 $1.10 $9,S23.00 $O.SO $7,144.00 $0.S5 $7,590.50 2. Field basins, 4 .•...•... 120.00 4S0.Qu 100.00 400.00 125.00 500.00 150.00 600.00 3. 12" Vito drain pipe, 500 lin. ft. .•..••..•..•.•.. 1.50 750.00 2.75 1,375.00 1.75 875.00 3.00 1,500.00 4. 15" Vito drain pipe, 150 lin. ft. .••.••••.•.•.•.. 2.00 300.00 3.75 562.50 2.00 300.00 3.50 525.00 5. Cement curb, SOO lin. ft. O.SO 640.00 1.00 SOO.OO 0.90 no.oo 0.90 720.00 6. Cement walk, 20,050 sq. ft. ..•.....•.....•..... 0.25 5,012.50 0.24 4,812.00 0.28 5,614.0() 0.27 5,413.50 7. Pipe rail fence, 525 lin. ft...... 1.60 840.00 1.75 918.75 2.00 1,050.00 1.47 771.75 S. 4' chain link fence, 2,025 lin. ft. •...... •.. 1.55 3,138.75 1.75 3,543.75 1.44 2,916.00 1.68 3,402.00 9. 6' chain link fence, 2,150 lin. ft...... 2.00 4,300.00 2.37 5,095.50 2.44 5,246.00 2.44 5,246.00 10. Concrete Benches, 6 .•.. 65.00 390.00 175.00 1,050.00 75.00 450.00 107.00 642.00 11. Water supply, lump sum 2,100.00 2,200.00 3,600.00 2,400.00 13. Surface screenings, 15,700 sq. yds. •.•..••..•..•.. 0.40 6,280.00 0.80 12,560.00 0.25 3,925.00 0.40 6,2S0.00 13. Top soil, 3,715 cu. yds.. 2.00 7,430.00 2.05 7,615.75 2.90 10,773.50 1.77 6,575.55 14. Trees, 67 •...... 25.00 1,675.00 45.00 3,015.00 40.00 2,6S0.00 37.00 2,479.00 15. Shrubbery, lump sum .... 1,200.00 1,550.00 0.75 0.75 1,400.00 $41,233.75 $55,321.25 $45,794.25 $45,545.30

There being no objection, the Chairman directed that the reading of the Minuutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. By request, Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the resolution extending the time for completing the Contract of Joseph L. Brennan with this Department for the construction of cement curb in the southwestern portion of Central Park for eleven days be and the same hereby is, amended to make the extension thirty-two days to correct a clerical error in the original application. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-3. By request, Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improvement of City Park, Navy Street, Flushing Avenue, St. Edwards Street and Park Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn, to gether with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board August 13, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-3. By request, Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection of nine double handball courts in various parks and playgroul:!ds in the Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board August 13, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-3. By request, Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improvement of grounds around the picnic house, Prospect Park, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board, August ZO, 1929, be forwarded to the 97 [August 20, 1929

86th St., 13th and 14th Aves., Borough of Brooklyn

Fred Goldsmith Paul S. Hand Wm. D. Moore's B. Turecamo Foley & Pizzo 2511 Grand Cen· Co., Inc. Son John D. Norton Contr. Co •• Inc. 653 Lorimer St. tral Term. 510 Smith St. 554·67th St. 303 Douglass St. Foot of 24th Ave. Brooklyn N. Y. C. Broklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn ~r--"----..~.~~ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Pnce aunt

$0.60 $5,358.00 $1.65 $14,734.50 $0.97 $8,662.10 $0.63 $5,625.90 $0.97 $8,662.10 $0.745 $6.652.85 100.00 400.00 175.00 700.00 175.00 700.00 90.00 360.00 190.00 760.00125.00 500.00 1.50 750.00 1.75 875.00 2.00 1,000.00 1.90 950.00 2.40 1,200.00 1.90 950.00 2.00 300.00 1.75 262.50 2.75 412.50 2.23 334.50 3.10 465.00 2.25 337.50 0.80 640.00 0.80 640.00 0.90 710.00 0.75 600.00 0.90 720.00 0.90 720.00 0.24 4,812.00 0.25 5,012.50 0.27 5,413.50 0.245 4,912.25 0.26 5,213.00 0.25 5,012.50 1.00 525.00 1.10 577.50 1.10 577.50 0.91 477.75 1.90 297.50 2.00 1,050.00 1.25 2,531.25 1.29 2,612.25 0.26 526.50 1.29 2,612.25 2.00 4,050.00 1.90 3,847.50 2.00 4,300.00 1.90 4,085.00 1.00 2,150.00 1.90 4,085.0.0 2.50 5,375.00 2.25 4,837.50 70.00 420.00 65.00 390.00 72.72 436.32 58.00 348.00 75.00 450.0p 80.00 480.00 1,250.00 2,700.00 2,450.00 1,229.00 2,600.00 2,675.00 0.32 5,024.00 0.65 10,205.00 0.30 4,710.00 0.50 7,850.00 30.00 4,710.00 0.325 5,102.50 2.00 7,430.00 2.50 9,287.50 2.00 7,430.00 2.75 10,216.25 2.20 8,173.00 1.90 7,058.50 25.00 1,675.00 35.00 2,345.00 30.00 2,010.00 21.50 1,440.50 30.00 2,010.00 25.00 1,675.00 1,000.00 1,200.00 1,800.00 0.61 1,890.00 1,900.00 $36,412.25 $55,626.75 $38,998.42 $41,042.01 $42,275.60 $42,798.85

Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the. same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this _Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, 0'Rourke-3. By request, Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the construction of playground at Dyker Beach Park, 86th Street, 13th and 14th Avenues, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board August 20, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into il11d executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, 0'Rourke-3. Commissioner Hennessy presented the folJowing resolution and gave notice, under the rule, that he would move its adoption at the next meeting: It shall be unlawful to clean or grease automobiles or other vehicles on anll park land. It shall be unlawful also to leave cars or parts of cars as junk in Gnll park area. On motion at 3 :05 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. August 27; 1929] 98

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Stated Meeting, Tuesday, August 27, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, O'Rourke. Before the Bid Box was opened the representative of O. M. Edwards & Co., of 412 Broadway, made application to have their bid received although the check pre pared to accompany it was $150.00 instead of $195.00 as called for in the advertise ment and required by the instructions for bidders. The Commissioners agreed that the Park Board had no power to waive or alter any of the conditions under which the bids could be received. A representative of the Comptroller being present and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read as follows: Borough of Manhattan 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary and required for the furnish ing and delivering and erecting of steel storage cases for the American Museum of Natural History, 77th Street and Central Park West, Borough of Manhattan, City of New York. 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for repairing asphalt walks, where directed, in Central Park, New York City.

For Furnishing and Delivering and Erecting of Steel Storage Cases for the American Museum of Natural History, Borough of Manhattan. ,======~~==~======Bidders Amount The General Fireproofing Co., 438 Broadway, N. Y. C ...... $16,735.00 Equipment & Supply Co., Inc., 51 Madison Ave., N. Y. C ...... 16,105.00 Van Dorn Metal Furniture, The Berger Mfg. Co., 41 E. 42d St. N. Y. C .. 12,995.00

For Repairing Asphalt Walks, where directed, in Central Park, Borough of Manhattan. Chas D. Beck Brustar Const. Fleming & Shep- Valatia Const. with, Inc., Co., Inc., pard Co., Inc .. Corp., Seneca Ave. & E. 151st St. & 116 Broad St., 15 E. 40th St., Bronx River, Harlem River, N. Y. C Items and Bronx N. Y. C. N.Y. C. Quantities ~ ,---J----., ,.---A----.. ~ ~. ~ - Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Concrete, 170 cu. yds...... $6.95 $1,181.50 $12.00 $2;040.00 $12.00 $2,040.00 $7.00 $1,190.00 Asphalt wearing surface, 21,000 sq. ft ...... 0.1275 2,677.50 0.13 2,730.00 0.17 3,570.00 0.05 3,150.00 $3,859.00 $4,770.00 $5,610.00 $4,340.00

There being no objection. the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (The East River Mill and Lumber Company, 425 East 92nd Street, New York City), for furnishing and delivering Lumber to the Department of Parks, Borough of Manhattan, for the Amer ican Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on May 14, 1929, be accepted. 99 [August 27, 1929

Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-·Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 90189 with Fleming & Sheppard Co., Inc., 116 Broad Street, N. Y. c., for building tennis courts in Central Park, for which bids were received by the Park Board, September 11, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended thirty consecutive working days, the reasons for the delay being due to no fault of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, O'Rourke-3. By request Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of the contract between this Department and M. J. O'Hara. for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improvement of Ocean Parkway East Traffic Road, from Foster Avenue to Avenue P, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, dated May 7, 1929, be and the same hereby is extended thirty consectuive working days from the expiration of the original contract time, as recommended by the En gineer, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, O'Rourke-3. On motion at 2 :55 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. September 3, 1929] 100

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Stated Meeting, Tuesday, September 3, 1929, 2:30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke. Commissioner Hennessy in the Chair. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of The Bronx 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the general improvement of James Lyons Park, located at Aldus Street and Whitlock Avenue, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto.

For the General Improvement of James Lyons Park,

Anthony Michael Del Fred. Goldsmith, Capasso, Balso 25ll Grand 2091 Nereid Ave. 900 Zerega Ave., Cent. Ter., Bronx Bronx N. Y. C. Items Quantities ~~ ~ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Excavation ...... 5,800 cu. yds. $0.50 $2,900.00 $0.80 $4,640.00 $1.36 $7,888.00 2. Rock excavation .. 50 cu. yds. 2.00 100.00 0.80 40.00 0.90 45.00 3. Rock in trenches .. 20 cu. yds. 6.00 120.00 0.80 16.00 6.00 120.00 4. 6" C. 1. pipe ..... 90 lin. ft. 2.00 180.00 1.50 135.00 4.50 405.00 5. 2" galv. W. 1. pipe llO lin. ft. 1.00 llO.OO 3.25 3,152.50 4.00 440.00 6. W. 1. picket fence 970 lin. ft. 2.75 2,667.50 2.00 1,800.00 2.35 2,279.50 7. 2" pipe rail fence. 900 lin. ft. 1.10 990.00 3.50 2,065.00 1.10 990.00 8. 10' chain link fence ...... 590 lin. ft. 2.25 1,327.50 0.24 3,288.00 2.35 1,386.50 9. Cone. walks and platforms ..... 13,700 sq. ft. 0.23 3,151.00 0.85 1,955.00 0.22 3,014.00 10. Playfield constr... 2,300 sq. yds. 0.60 1,380.00 0.08 1,016.00 0.80 1,840.00 11. Sod ...... 12,700 sq. ft. 0.05 635.00 3.00 1,200.00 0.05 635.00 12. Top soil ...... 400 cu. yds. 2.25 900.00 0.02 144.00 2.50 1,000.00 13. Seeding ...... 7,200 sq. ft. 0.01 72.00 300.00 300.00 0.02 144.00 14. Stairway ...... 1 14.40 1.400.00 50.00 1,000.001,100.00 1,100.00 15. Cone. benches ... 20 70.00 1,400.00 65.00 1,300.00 $17,373.00 $20,916.50 $22,587.00 101 [September 3, 1929

There being no objection, the Chairman directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. By request Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Van Dorn Metal Fur niture, Division of Berger Mfg. Co., 41 East 42d Street, New York City) for the furnishing and delivering and erecting of steel stor;tge cases for the Museum of Natural History, 77th Street and Central Park West. Manhattan, for which bids were received by the Park Board August 27, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into, and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-3. By request Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Charles D. Beckwith, Inc., Seneca Avenue and Bronx River, Bronx, New York City), for repairing asphalt walks where directed in Central Park, Manhattan, for which bids were received by the Park Board August 27, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into, and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-3.

Aldus St. and Whitlock Ave., Borough of Bronx.

Paul J. Hand Katon Contr. Kearns Eng. Co., Inc., Co., Inc., Co., Inc., 177th St., and E. Levine, 510 Smith St., 2304 Third Ave., Washington Ave., 305 Broadway, Brooklyn Bronx Bronx N.Y.C. A A A r " \ r \ I \ I \ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $0.70 $4,060.00 $1.00 $5,800.00 $0.79 $4,582.00 $1.35 $7,830.00 7.00 350.00 2.00 100.00 .01 .50 18.00 900.00 20.00 400.00 5.00 100.00 10.00 200.00 25.00 500.00 8.00 720.00 8.40 756.00 3.00 270.00 4.00 360.00 1.00 110.00 8.40 924.00 2.00 220.00 4.50 385.00 3.18 3,084.60 2.58 2,502.60 3.50 3,395.00 5.00 4,850.00 1.00 900.00 1.21 1,089.00 1.80 1,620.00 2.50 2,250.00 2.61 1,539.90 2.48 1,463.20 4.00 2,360.00 5.00 2,950.00 0.25 3,425.00 0.33 4,521.00 0.22 3,014.00 0.30 4,110.00 0.75 1,725.00 1.65 3,795.00 0.90 2,070.00 3.00 6,900.00 0.07 889.00 0.07 889.00 0.07 889.00 0.25 3,175.00' 2.00 800.00 2.50 1,000.00 2.40 960.00 3.00 1,200.00 0.002 1,440.40 0.02 144.00 0.04 288.00 0.05 360.00 390.00 390.00 550.00 550.00 600.00 600.00 685.00 685.00 65.00 1,300.00 65.00 1,300.00 60.00 1,200.00 40.00 800.00 $19,707.90 $24,933.80 $21,668.50 $37,255.00 September 3, 1929] 102

For the General Improvement of James Lyons Park,

Frank Mascali Melrose Const. Morris Park & Sons, Inc. Co., Cant. Co., Inc. 645 E. Tremont 103 E. 125th St. 1991 Cruger Ave., N. Y. C. Ave., Bronx Bronx Items Quantities ,-----A-----, ,---A----.. ~ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Excavation 5,800 cu. yds. $0.01 58.00 $1.30 $7,540.00 $0.65 $3,770.00 2. Rock excavation .. 50 cu. yds. 0.01 .50 4.00 200.00 6.00 300.00 3. Rock in trenches .. 20 cu. yds. 0.01 .20 8.00 160.00 6.00 120.00 4. 6" C. I. pipe ..... 90 lin. ft. 2.50 225.00 6.00 540.00 6.00 540.00 5. 2" galv. W. I. pipe 110 lin. ft. 2.00 220.00 3.00 330.00 2.00 220.00 6. W. I. picket fence 970 lin. ft. 3.90 3,783.00 3.35 3,249.50 3.00 2,910.00 7. 2" pipe rail fence. 900 lin. ft. 1.60 1,440.00 1.10 990.00 1.50 1,350.00 8. 10' chain link fence ...... 590 lin. ft. 3.45 2,035.50 2.25 1,327.50 3.00 1,750.00 9. Cone. walks and platforms ..... 13,700 sq. ft. 0.25 3,425.00 0.27 3,699.00 0.30 4,110.00 10. Playfield constr ... 2,300 sq. yds. 0.90 2,070.00 0.30 690.00 0.70 1,610.00 11. Sod ...... 12,700 sq. ft. 0.08 1,016.00 0.12 1,524.00 0.06 762.00 12. Top soil 400 cu. yds. 1.95 780.00 2.50 1,000.00 2.50 1,000.00 13. Seeding ...... '" 7,200 sq. ft. 0.03 216.00 0.05 360.00 0.01 72.00 14. Stairway 1 1,500.00 1,500.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 15. Cone. benches ... 20 95.00 1,900.00 90.00 1,800.00 70.00 1,400.00 $18,669.20 $25,410.00 $21.434.00

The Secretary read the following communication: "M. SPOOL, PLUMBING AND HEATING 835 East 1~9th Street, New York City. August 15, 1929. The City of N ew York, Department of Parks, New York, N. Y. GENTLEMEN: With rderence to your notice received, for plumbing work I have been awarded; regret to inform you that I have made an error in the figuring of the job and cannot go ahead with said work. Regretting any inconvenience this may have caused you, I am Yours very truly, M. SPOOL."

"Bids received July 23, 1929. Plumbing-Tennis House, Central Park." . The chairman .announces that the Park Board was without power to authorize the WIthdrawal of a bId or the neglect or refusal to proceed with work under any award that has been made. The Secretary was directed to so notify him. On motion at 2 :55 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 103 [September 3, 1929

Aldus St. and Whitlock Ave., Borough of The Bronx.

Perrotto Contr.Co., Samuel Nugent, Toseph Palladino, Inc., Im;., Remo Eng. Corp., 1380 Merriam Ave., 4179 Park Ave., 1931 Haviland Ave., 645 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx Bronx Bronx Bronx

, t , I Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $0.85 $4,930.00 $1.00 $5,800.00 $1.15 $6,670.00 $0.90 $5,220.00 0.01 .50 4.00 200.00 1.15 57.50 4.00 ZOO.OO 4.00 80.00 10.00 ZOO.OO 6.00 120.00 6.00 120.00 1.50 135.00 4.00 360.00 3.50 315.00 4.00 360.00 1.50 165.00 1.00 110.00 2.50 275.00 2.00 220.00 3.75 3,637.50 3.70 3.589.00 3.45 3,346.50 4.55 4,413.50

1.50 1,350.00 . 3.l5 2,835.00 2.00 1,800.00 1.15 1,035.00

2.65 1,563.50 4.30 2,537.00 4.00 2,360.00 2.50 1,475.00 0.25 3,425.00 0.24 3,288.00 0.27 3,699.00 0.30 4,110.00 0.80 1,840.00 0.65 1,495.00 1.25 2,875.00 1.40 3,220.00 0.05 635.00 0.08 1,016.00 0.05 635.00 0.04 508.00 3.00 1,200.00 3.13 1,252.00 2.75 1,100.00 2.25 900.00 0.05 360.00 0.0025 18.00 0.05 360.00 0.015 108.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 623.13 623.l3 800~00 800.00 695.00 695.00 58.00 1,160.00 43.50 870.00 60.00 1,200.00 62.00 1,240.00

$21,481.50 $24,193.12 $25,613,00 $23,824.50.00 September 10, 19291 104

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Stated Meeting, Tuesday, September 10, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Browne, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals, which had been received pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of Manhattan 1. For furnishing all labor and material necessary or required for the erection and completion (excepting plumbing, heating and electrical work) of extension in North Court of "E" of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 81st Street and Fifth Ave nue, Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto. 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for plumbing work in extension in North Court of "E" of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, located in Central Park on the west side of Fifth Ave., opposite E. 81st Street, Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto. 3. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for steam heat ing system in connection with the extension in North Court of "E" of the Metropoli tan Museum of Art, New York City, together with all work incidental thereto.

For the Erection and Completion (exception Plumbing, Heating and Electrical work) of Extension in North Court of "E" of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 81st Street and 5th A venue, Bor01,tgh of Manhattan, City of Aew York.

Bidders Amount Balaban-Gordon Co., Inc., 116 West 39th St., 6. Y. Coo ...... $28,654.00 Freudlait Const. Co., Inc., 912 B'way., Far Rockaway, L. I...... 31,300.00 Harry Hershon, 5563 Broadway, N. Y. Coo ...... 27,835.00 Bernard Knopp, 156 E. 47th St., N. Y. c...... 33,740.00 H. A. and R. J. Moore, 1508 Ave. "S", Brooklyn ...... 24,323.00 Selvil Const. Corp., 132 West 43rrl St., N. Y. c...... 25,600.00 Charles M. Schultz, Inc., 308 W. 20th St., N. Y. c...... ~3,979.00 N. Soman, 44 Court St., Brooklyn ...... 37,860.00 John Viviani & Son, Inc., 690 8th Ave., N. Y. c...... 39,500.00

For Plumbing Work in Extension in North Court of "0" of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Located in Central Park, on the West Side of 5th Avenue, opposite East 81st Street, Borough of Manhattan, City of New Yor~.

Bidders Amount M. Farbman, 331 West 59th St., N. Y. c...... $2,849.00 Hornstein Plumbers, Inc., 161 Sherman Ave., N. Y. c...... 1,641.45 Kegh Plumbing & Heating Contr., 287 Division Ave., Brooklyn ...... 2,591.00 Harry Klein, 74-26 Woodside Ave., Elmhurst, L. 1...... 1,850.00 Nally Plumbing Contr. Co., Inc., 177 West 97th St., N. Y. c...... 3,475.00 Max Seitelbach, 148-50 East 28th St., N. Y. C ...... 1,700.00 105 [September 10, 1929

For Steam Heating System in Connection with the Oxtension in North Court of OlE" of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, Borough of Manhattan.

Bidders Amount Dierko Heating Co., 200-10 E. 31st St., N. Y. C ...... *$1,360.00 Hornstein Plumbers, Inc., 161 Sherman Ave., N. Y. C ...... 1,691.53 Kegh Plumbing & Heating Contr., 287 Division Ave., Brooklyn ...... 1,875.00 Jas. H. Martin, Inc., 254 West 31st St., N. Y. C ...... 1,673.00 S. H. Sweeney, 306 East 39th St., N. Y. C ...... , ...... 1,600.00 lra Willner, 500 West 167th St., N. Y. C ...... 1,777.00 * Informal.

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for completion of Contract No. 90504 with Lord & Burnham Company, Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y., for repairs and alterations of exist ing Palm House at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, N. Y., bids for which were received by the Park Board, October 9, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to September 25. 1929, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, -Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request, Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Anthony Capasso, 2091 Nereid Avenue, Bronx), for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the general improvement of James Lyons Park, located at Aldus Street and Whit lock Avenue, in the Borough of The Bronx, City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board, September 3, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioner Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request, .Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That a new provision be added to sub-division 18 of Article I of the Ordinances, Rules and Regulations {)f the Department of Parks of the City of New York, to be known as kl. IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL TO CLEAN OR GREASE AUTOMO BILES OR OTHER VEHICLES IN ANY PARK LAND. IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL ALSO TO LEAVE CARS OR PARTS OF CARS AS JUNK IN ANY PARK AREA. Commissioner Browne moved that the reslution be tabled until a meeting at which Commissioner Hennessy would be present to give him an opportunity to explain his purpose in proposing the action and the object sought to be accomplished. The motion was carried. On motion at 3 :10 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. September 17, 1929] 106

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, September 17, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read as follows: Borough of Brooklyn 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the repaving of Vanderbilt Avenue from Plaza Street to Grand Army Plaza, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. Borough of Queens 2. For furnishing all labor and materials for the completion of Tennis Courts in Forest Park, Borough of Queens. 3. Improvement of Triangular Plots at Roosevelt Avenue, Skillman Avenue and 55th Street, Woodside; Borden Avenue, Laurel Hill Boulevard, and Laurel Place, Laurel Hill, Roosevelt A venue, Woodside A venue and 55th A venue Street, Woodside, Borough of Queens.

For the Completion of Tennis Courts

Fleming & Sheppard Co., Inc., 116 Broad St., New York City Items Quantities Price Amount I. Regulating and grading ...... 500 cu. yds. $2.00 $1,000.00 2. Concrete walks ...... 10,000 sq. ft. 0.30 3,000.00 3. 10" vitro pipe...... 1,000 lin. ft. 1.75 1,750.00 4. Catch basins ...... 6 100.00 600.00 5. Manhole ...... 1 150.00 150.00 6. Stone gutters ...... •...... 390 sq. yds. 2.00 780.00 7. Tree well ...... 1 50.00 50.00 8. Concrete steps and p.latforms...... 1,012 sq. ft. 2.00 2,024.00 9. 8' x 8' gate ...... 1 100.00 100.00 10. 3' X 7' gate...... 1 50.00 50.0:1 11. Top soil ...... 1,500 cu. yds. 3.50 5,250.00 12. Sodding ...... > ••••••••••••• 132,000 sq. ft. 0.07 9,240.00 13. Relocating drinking fountain ...... 200.00 200.00 $24,194.00 107 [September 17, 1929

For the Repaving of Vanderbilt Avenue from Plaza Street to Grand Army Plaza, Borough of Brooklyn.

Brooklyn A1ca- traz Asphalt D. T. McCoy Co., Asphalt Co. 407 Hamilton Cranford Co., Ave. U & F Ave., 52 Nink St., 57th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Items Quantities ~ ,...-----A----- ~ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Catch basins ...... 3 $225.00 $675.00 $175.00 $525.00 $200.00 $600.00 Z. . Resetting curb .... 600 lin. ft. 1.75 1,050.00 1.75 1,050.00 2.00 1,200.00 3. Concrete foundation ...... 325 cu. yds . 7.50 2,437.50 7.50 2,437.50 7.50 2,437.50 4. Concrete foundation within R. R. area ...... • 50cu. yds. 7.50 375.00 7.50 375.00 7.50 375.00 5. Sheet asphalt outside R. R. area .. 1,950 sq. yds 1.83 3,568.50 1.85 3,607.50 1.85 3,607.50 6. Sheet asphalt within R. R. area .... 280 sq. yds. 1.83 512.40 1.85 518.00 1.85 518.00 7. Cement walks .... 600 sq. ft. 0.30 1SO.00 0.30 180.00 0.30 180.00 $8,798.40 $8,693.00 $8,918.00

in Forest Park, Borough of Queens.

Peter K. Kelly Cont. Corp., Wm. D. Moore's Son, William Probeck, 60-09 Woodside Ave., 554 67th St., 70-17 72d Place, Woodside, L. 1. Brooklyn, N. Y. Glendale, L. I. A A A r \ I \ I \ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $1.00 $500.00 $0.85 $425.00 $0.60 $300.00 0.29 2,900.00 0.27 2,700.00 0.27 2,700.00 2.50 2,500.00 1.75 1,750.00 1.00 1,000.00 60.00 360.00 60.00 3,60.00 60.00 360.00 ZOO.OO 200.00 135.00 135.00 100.00 100.00 2.00 780.00 0.60 234.00 2.00 780.00 100.00 100.00 75.00 75.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 506.00 0.98 991.76 2.00 2,024.00 50.00 50.00 75.00 75.00 1.00 1.00 20.00 20.00 50.00 50.00 1.00 1.00 2.50 2,750.00 2.50 3,750.00 2.25 3,375.00 0.05 6,600.00 0.06 7,920.00 0.045 5,940.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 1.00 1.00 $18,366.00 $18,665.76 $16,583.00 September 17, 1929] 108

For the Improvement of Triangular Roosevelt Avenue, Skillman Avenue and 55th Street, Woodside; Borden Avenue, Laurel Hill Boulevard, and Laurel Place, Laurel Hill; Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside Avenue and 5th Street, Woodside, Borough of Queens.

Fleming & Sheppard Joseph Palladino, Co., Inc., Inc., 116 Broad St., 4179 Park Ave., New York City Bronx, N. Y. 'A A Items Quantities I ( , Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading... 2,770 cu. yds. $1.15 $3,185.50 f*).90 $2,493.00 2. 4" Vito drain pipe ...... 140 lin. ft. 2.50 350.00 1.00 140.00 3. 1y.;" Galv. W.1. water pipe 358 lin. ft. 1.75 626.50 0.90 322.20 4. Drinking fountain bases.. 2 175.00 350.00 10.00 20.00 5. Concrete walks ...... 14,480 sq. ft. 0.28 4,054.40 0.26 3,764.80 6. Tree.s ...... 26 22.00 572.00 30.00 780.00 7. Shrubs ...... 301 1.00 301.00 1.25 376.25 8. Iron picket fence ...... 1,142 lin. ft. 3.65 4,168.30 3.70 4,225.40 9. Top soil ...... 624 cu. yds. 2.75 1,716.00 3.00 1,872.00 10. Sodding ...... 21,390 sq. ft. 0.06 1,283.40 0.09 1,925.10 $16,607.10 $15,918.75

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection and completion (excepting plumb ing, heating and electrical work) of .extension in North Court of "E" of the Metro politan Museum of Art, 81st Street and Fifth Avenue, Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board, September 10, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and exe cuted by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the. proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for plumbing work in extension in North Court of "E" of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, located in Central Park, on the west side of Fifth Avenue, opposite E. 81st Street, Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, to gether with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were, received by the Park Board, September 10, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy. Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for steam heating system in connection with the extension in North Court of "E" of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board, September 10, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved, that a contract for the same be entered into and exe cuted by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 93,024 be tween this Department and the Prever Lumber Co., Inc., 41 West 28th Street, New York City, for Lumber, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase, March 15, 1929, be and the same is hereby e~tended to and including August S, 1929, the reason for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. 109 [September 17, 1929

Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the delivery of Forage on Contract No. 92,666, between this Department and Murphy Brothers, 790 Morris Avenue, New York City, for Forage, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on March 6, 1929, be and the same is hereby extended to and including July 9, 1929, the reason for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, 0'Rourke-4. By request, Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder received by the Park Board, September 17, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the repaving of Vanderbilt Avenue from Plaza Street to Grand Army Plaza, Bor ough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comp troller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy called up the resolution offered at his request by Com missioner Herrick at the last meeting and laid over until he could be present, as follows: Resolved, That a new provision be added to sub-division 18 of Article I of the Ordinances, Rules and Regulations of the Department of Parks of the City of New York, to be known as kl. IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL TO CLEAN OR GREASE AUTOMO BILES OR OTHER VEHICLES IN .ANY PARK LAND. IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL ALSO TO LEAVE CARS OR PARTS OF CARS AS JUNK IN ANY PARK AREA. A general discussion followed and a substitute resolution was formulated as follows: Resolved, That a new provision be added to sub-division 18 of Article I of the Ordinances, Rules and Regulations of the Department of Parks of the City of New York, to be known as kl. IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL TO CLEAN OR TO TAKE ANY AUTOMOBILE OR OTHER VEHICLE FOR THE PURPOSE OF LUBRI CATION, IN OR ON ANY PARK OR PARK LAND WITHOUT A PERMIT FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PARKS UNDER WHOSE JURISDIC TION THE PARK MAYBE. IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL ALSO TO LEAVE CARS OR PARTS OF CARS AS JUNK IN ANY PARK AREA. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, 0'Rourke-4. On motion at 3:10 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. September 24, 1929] 110

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, September 24, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Browne, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of Manhattan 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required to complete Con tract No.1 being the erection and completion, so far as specified, of Power House and Service Building and connecting passages to connect the new power house with the present buildings of the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan Square, Manhattan, together with all work incidental thereto. ' 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required to complete Con tract No.2, being the erection and completion so far as specified, of the plumbing work, fixtures, gas piping, etc., for a power house and service building and connecting pas sage to connect the new power house with the present buildings of the American Museum of Natural HistQTY in Manhattan Square, Manhattan, together with all work incidental thereto. 3. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the steam boiler plant, coal conveyor, power piping and appurtenances, heating and ventilating apparatus, electric light and power plant, refrigerating machinery, etc., to complete Con tract No.3 required for the erection and completion for a new wing to be known as the Power and Service Building and a passage to connect this new wing with the present power house of the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan Square, Manhattan, together with all work incidental thereto. 4. For furnishing all labor and materials or required to complete Contract No. I-A, being the erection and completion so far as specified of a new wing to be known as the African Hall and certain passages to connect this new wing with the present build ings of the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan Square, Manhattan, Parks, together with all work incidental thereto. 5. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the plumbing work in connection with the cmobined Tennis House and Comfort Station in Central Park, Manhattan, together with all work incidental thereto. 6. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for furnishing and erecting guard fences of galvanized steel posts and copper covered coH, spring spiral wire where required along the edges of certain lawns in Central Park, together with all work incidental thereto. 7. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for all necessary excavation and backfilling and for dressing facing and planting rock facing along the shore of the large lake in Central Park, together with all work incidental thereto. 8. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for Contract No. 2 for repairing sheet asphalt and asphaltic concrete roadway pavements in parks and parkways in the Borough of Manhattan, where directed, during the year 1929, together with all work incidental thereto. 9. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for repairing with asphalt where directed the walks of DeWitt Ginton, Hudson and St. Gabriel's Park, Manhattan, together with all work incidental thereto. 10. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for an artificial stone parapet wall around the New York Aquarium, located in Battery Park, Bor ough of Manhattan, City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto. Borough of Brooklyn 11. For furnishing all labor ana materials necessary or required for the improve ment of unnamed playground No.8, at Bay Parkway, Avenue P., W. 12th Street and Bay Ridge Parkway, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. 111 [September 24, 1929

For Contract No.1, Being the Erection and Completion, So Far as Specified, of Power House and Service Building and Connecting Passages to Connect the New Power House with the Present Buildings of the American Museum of Natural History, Borough of Manhattan.

Bidders Amount P. J. Brennan & Son, 624 Madison Ave., New York City ...... $916,300.00 C. & W. Construction Co., hie., 400 East Fordham Road, Bronx ...... 843,000.00 The P.]. Carlin Constr. Co., 1951 Grand Central Term., New York City .... 843,000.00 Cauldwell-Wingate Co., 101 Park Ave., New York City ...... 898,740.00 George Colon Constr. Co., Inc., 103 East 125th St., New York City ...... 873,000.00 Emil Diebitsch, Inc., 70 East 45th St., New York City ...... • 813,000.00 Maxwell Gibbs Corp., 139 East 57th St., New York City...... 859,000.00 Guidera & Lasala, 391 East 149th St., New York City ...... 838,750.00 M. F. Kelly Building Corp., 3851 Grand Central Term., New York City .... 812,500.00 Kenny Bros., Inc., 308 Dyckman St., New York City ...... ,. 815,000.00 Psaty & Furhman, Inc.; 369 Lexington Ave., New York City ...... 834,000.00 Royal Rice Co., Inc., 4150 38th St., Long Island City ...... 879,000.00 James Stewart & Co., Inc., 230 Park Ave., New York City ...... 879,500.00 W. W. Constr. Co., Inc., 15 East 40th St., New York City ...... 825,000.00 Wilaka Const. Co., Inc., 355 East 149th St., New York City ...... 819,000.00 Charles T. Wills, Inc., 286 Fifth Ave., New York City ...... 8Z4.101.00

For Contract No.2, Being the Erection and Completion, So Far as Specified, of the Plumbing Work, Fixtures, Gas Piping, Etc., for a Power House and Service Building and Connecting Passage to Connect the New Power House With the Present Buildings of the American Museum of Natural History, Borough of Manhattan.

Bidders Amount M. M. Golding, Inc., 16 West 61st St., New York City ...... $65,533.00 Patrick F. Kenny Sons, Inc., 308 Dyckman St., New York City...... 66,350.00 Nally Plumbing Contr. Co., Inc., 177 West 97th St., New York City ...... 62,000.00 Thomas E. O'Brien. Inc., 6311 5th Ave., Brooklyn .. ,...... 70,447.00 V. S. Rittenhouse, Inc., 3 Hunter Ave., Long Island City...... 67,500.00 Ed. Segal & Son, Inc., 592 Fort Washington Ave., New York City...... 67,000.00 S. L. Snyder Co., Inc., 333 West 52nd St., New York City...... 72,940.00 Tri-Boro Eng. Corp., Chatham-Phenix Bldg., Long Island City...... 54,894.00

For the Steam Boiler Plant, Coal Conveyor, Power Piping and Appurtenances, Heating and Ventilating Apparatus, Electric Light and Power Plant, Refrigerating Machin ery, Etc., to Complete Contract No.3, for a New Wing to be Known as the Power and Service Building and a Passage to Connect this New Wing with the Present Power House of the American Museum of Natural History, Borough of Manhattan.

Bidders Amount Almirall & Co., Inc., 53 Park Place, New York City ...... $446,942.00 R. H. Baker Co., Inc., 101 Park Ave., New York City ...... •..... 467,440.00 Baker Smith & Co., Inc., 576 Greenwich St., New York City ...... 478,500.00 Empire Heating Corp., 415 Lexington Ave., New York City ...... 475,700.00 George E. Gibson Co., 441 Lexington Ave., New York City ...... 489,300.00 Gillis & Geoghegan, Inc., 537 West Broadway, New York City ...... • 444,000.00 T. F. Hall, Inc., 213 East 44th St., New York City ...... 474,980.00 Daniel]. Rice, Inc., 4150 38th St., Long Island City ...... 297,000.00 September 24, 1929] 112

For Repairing With Asphalt, Where Directed, the Walks of DeWitt Chas. D. Beckwith, Inc., Brusstar Constr. Seneca Ave. & Co., Inc., Bronx River, E. 15th St. and Bronx Harlem River C-__~A~_--" A , Items Quantities Price Amount Price Amount $7.18 $1,795.00 $12.00 $3,000.00 .13~ 6,875.00 .13 6,500.00 1. Concrete ...... 250 cu. yds. 2. Asphalt ...... 50,000 sq. ft. $8,670.00 $9,500.00

For Furnishing and Erecting Guard Fence of Galvanized Steel Posts and Copper Lawns in Central Park, American Fence Constr. Co., Brook Iron Works, 522 3rd Ave., 99 Church St., N.Y.C. N.Y.C. Items Quantities ,,-___.A.A __--.. A Price Amount Price Amount Fence, complete ...... •.... 48,000 $0.38 $18,240.00 $0.49 $23,520.00 Gateways ...... 40 to.50 420.00 12.00 480.00 $18,660.00 $24,000.00

For Contract No. I-A, Being the Erection and Completion So Far as Specified of a New Wing to be Known as the African Hall and Certain Passages to Connect this New Wing With the Present Buildings of the American Museum of Natural History, Borough of Manhattan. Bidders Amount C. & W. Const. Co., Inc., 400 East Fordham Road, Bronx ...... $232,000.00 P. J. Carlin Con st. Co., 1951 Grand Centro Term., New York City ...... 226,779.00 Caul dwell-Wingate Co., 101 Park Ave., New York City ...... 254,227.00 George Colon Const. Co., Inc., 103 East 125th St., New York City...... 288,000.00 Emil Diebitsch, Inc., 70 East 45th St., N. Y. c...... 199,300.00 Freudlait Const. Co., Inc., 912 Broadway, Far Rockaway, L. I...... 275,000.00 Guidero & Rasala, 391 East 149th St., New York City ...... •... ~.490.00 M. F. Kelly Building Corp., 3851 Grand Central Term., New York City .... 282,000.00 Lustig & Weil, 145 East 32nd St., N. Y. C...... 205,763.00 Maxwell Gibbs Corp., 139 East 57th St., N ew York City...... 199,000.00 Psaty & Fuhrman, Inc., 369 Lexington Ave., New York City...... 212,000.00 Royal Rice Co., Inc., 41-50 38th St., Long Island City ...... 215,000.00 Sound view Building Corp., 355 E. 149th St., New York City ...... 255,000.00 James Stewart & Co., Inc., 230 Park Ave., New York City ...... 239,750.00 W. W. Const. Co., Inc., 15 East 4th St., New York City ...... 199,700.00 Wilaka Const. Co., Inc., 355 East 149th St., New York City ...... 205,000.00 Charles T. Wills, Inc., 286 Fifth Ave., New York City ...... •...... 284.740.00

For Furnishing all Labor and Materials Necessary or Required for an Artificial Stone Parapet Wall Around the New York Aquarium in Battery Park, Borough of Manhattan. Bidders Amount Balaban-Gordon Co., Inc., 116 West 39th Street, New York City ...... $5,SZ3.00 John Milner Co., Inc., 22 Richmond Ave., Port Richmond, S. I...... 5,160.00 Wm. D. Moore's Son, 554 67th St. Brooklyn...... 5,389.00 Samuel Rosen, 261 East 78th St., New York City...... 5,960.00 113 [September 24, 1929

Clinton, Hudson and St. Gabriel Parks, Borough of Manhattan. Frank Mascalli & Sons, Inc., Valatia Constr. 645 E. Tremont Independent Fence Co. Corp., Ave., 41 Park Row, E. 151st St. and Bronx, N. Y. New York City New York City A A A Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $11.99 $2,997.50 $10.00 $2,500.00 $6.80 $1,700.00 .21 10,500.00 .12 6,000.00 .12 6,000.00 $13,497.50 $3,500.00 $7,700.00

Covered Coiled Spring Spiral Wire Where Required Alopg the Edges of Certain Borough of Manhattan. Robt. C. Reeves Paul ]. Hand, Sicilian Asph. Paving Co., Co., 510 Smith St., 418 3rd Ave., 101 Park Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. N. Y. C. . , A A Price Amourit Price Amount Price Amount $0.30 $14,400.00 $0.34 $16,320.00 $0.4075 $19,560.00 90.00 3,600.00 18.00 720.00 15.00 600.00 $18,000.00 $17,040.00 $20,160.00 . For Plumbing Work in Connection With the Combined Tennis House and Comfort Station in Central Park, Borough of Manhattan

Bidders Amount Paul Bernstein & Son, Inc., 215 W. 90th St., New York City ...... $8,845.00 M. M. Golding, Inc., 16 W. 61st St., New York City ...... 11,371.00 Jas. A. Graf, 111 Putnam Ave., BrookIYl), N. Y ...... 10,701.00 Hygrade Plumbing Co., Inc., 324 W. 25th St., New York City ...... 9,570.00 Pegh Plumbing & Heating Contrs., 287 Division Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y ...... 9,793.00 Harry Klein, 71-17 Woodside Ave., Queens ...... 8,850.00 Litvin Bros., Inc., 4171 3rd Ave., Bronx, N. Y ...... 13,800.00 C. F. Mentzinger's Son, 354 Broadway, Brooklyn, N. Y ...... 13,034.00 Edw. V. McGovern, 251 E. 66th St., N ew York City ...... 10,840.00 Reuben Isaacson, 934 E. 169th St., Bronx ...... 9,873.00 Ed. Segal & Son, Inc., 592 Ft. Washington Ave., Bronx ...... 8,600.00 Max Seitelbach, 150 E. 28th St., New York City...... 8,790.00

Contract No. 2

Charles D. Beck- Brusstar Const. Va'latia Const. with, Inc .. Co., Inc. Corp. Seneca Ave. and E. 151st St. and 15 E. 40th St., Bronx River, ~-Iarlem River, New York City Bronx, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. Items and Quantities ,----A-----... ~ ~ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Cone. in found. 80 cu yds ..... $8.75 $700.00 $12.00 $960.00 $7.00 $560.00 2. Asph. wearing surface, 4,500 sq. yds ...... 1.58 7,560.00 1.50 6,750.00 .76 7,920.00 $8,260.00 $7,710.00 $8.480.00 September 24, 1929] 114

Improvements of

Paul J. Hand Co., Foley & Pizzo, Inc., 653 Lorimer St., 510 Smith St., Brooklyn Brooklyn ~ __~A~ __..... \ r~---A'--__--, Items Quantities Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading. 5,000 cu. yds. $0.70 $3,500.00 $0.70 $3,500.00 2. Field basins...... 2 100.00 ZOO.OO 100.00 ZOO.OO 3. 12" vitro pipe...... 370 lin. ft. 1.75 647.50 1.70 629.00 4. Water supply system .. Lump sum 1,600.00 1,600.00 1,300.00 1,300.00 5. Concrete curb ...... 1,400 lin. ft. 0.80 1,120.00 0.80 1,IZO.00 6. Cement walks ...... 42,000 sq. ft. 0.26 10,920.00 0.24 10,080.00 7. 2 rail pipe fence ...... 3,800 lin. ft. 1.00 3,800.00 0.90 3,4ZO.00 8. 6 ft. chain link fence .. 1,300 lin. ft. 1.75 2,275.00 1.30 1,690.00 9. 5 ft. picket fence...... 1,700 lin. ft. 4.90 8,330.00 4.00 6,800.00 10. Concrete benches...... 20 70.00 1,400.00 69.00 1,380.00 11. Screenings ...... 6,800 sq. yds. 0.30 2,040.00 0.29 1,972.00 12. Top soiL ...... 3,550 cu. yds. 2.00 7,100.00 2.00 7,100.00 13. Shrubs ...... 3,000 1.00 3,000.00 0.62 1,860.00 14. Trees ...... 178 35.00 6,230.00 25.00 4,450.00 15. Sod ...... 15,000 sq. ft. 0.055 825.00 0.06 900.00 16 .. Seeding ...... 76,500 sq. ft. 0.005 382.50 0.005 382.50 $53,370.00 $46,783.50

There being no objection, the President directed tliat the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved. That the time stipulated for the completion of contract No. 91464 with the Ascher Engineering and Contracting Co., Inc., 1457 Broadway, New York City, for improvements to Highbridge Playgrounds, for which bids were received by the Park Board December 21, 1928, be and the same hereby is extended one hundred and fifteen consecutive working days, the reason for delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Ed. Segal & Son., Inc., 592 Ft. Washington Avenue), for plumbing work in connection with the combined Tennis House and Comfort Station in Central Park, Manhattan, for which bids were received by the Park Board September 24, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. ' Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Brusstar Construction Co., Inc., East 161st St. and Harlem River, N. Y. C.), for contract No.2, for repair ing. sheet asphalt and asphalting concrete roadway pavements in parks and parkways in Manhattan, where directed during 1929, for which bids were received by the Park Board September 24, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the fcillowing: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Tony DiRoma, 33 Evelyn Place, Bronx, New York City), for all necessary excavation and backfilling and for dressing, facing and planting rock facing along the shore of the large lake 115 [September 24, 1929

Unnamed Playgrounds.

B. Turecamo Cont. Wm. D. Moore's Son, Joseph Palladino, Inc., Co., Inc., 554 67th St., 4179 Park Ave., Foot of 24th Ave., Brooklyn Bronx Brooklyn A A h \ I \ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $0.63 $3,150.00 $0.90 $4,500.00 $0.85 $4,250.00 90.00 180.00 100.00 200.00 125.00 250.00 1.74 643.80 2.60 962.00 1.50 555.00 1,497.00 1,497.00 2,300.00 2,300.00 2,300.00 2,300.00 0.75 1,050.00 0.84 1,176.00 0.80 1,120.00 0.24 10,080.00 0.24 10,080.00 0.24 to.080.00 0.75 2,850.00 1.50 5,700.00 1.30 4,940.00 1.90 2,470.00 4.75 6,175.00 2.00 2,600.00 6.35 10.795.00 3.00 5,100.00 5.15 8,755.00 58.00 1,160.00 50.00 1,000.00 70.00 1,400.00 0.30 2,040.00 0.30 2,040.00 0.30 2,040.00 2.25 7,987.50 2.60 9,230.00 1.95 6,922.50 0.65 1,950.00 0.90 2,700.00 0.80 2,400.00 32.00 5,696.00 25.00 4,450.00 32.50 5,785.00 0.045 675.00 0.07 1,050.00 0.05 750.00 0.015 1,147.50 0.0025 191.25 0.015 1,147.50 $53,371.80 $56,854.25 $55,295.00 in Central Park, Manhattan, for which bids were received by the Park Board, Septem ber 24, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed. by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Valatia Construction Corporation, 15 East 40th Street, N. Y. C.) for repairing with asphalt where directed the walks of DeWitt Clinton, Hudson and St. Gabriel's Parks, Manhattan, for which bids were received by the Park Board September 24, 1929, be forwarded to the Comp troller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, Thomas M. Blake, Inc., 640 West 34th Street, New York City, for furnishing and delivering Forage to the Department of Purchase on September 9, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Mazer Paper Mills, Inc., Landsdowne, Pa.) for furnishing and delivering Toilet Paper to the Department of Parks, Borough of Manhattan, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on September 11, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of contract No. 95004 for furnishing Top Soil or Mould to Riverside Park (John M. Fox, 270 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, N .. Y.) for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase April 8, 1929, be and the same hereby is extended to August 31, 1929, the re:!son for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractor. September 24, 1929] 116

Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the resolution adopted by the Park Board on September 17, 1929, awarding the contract to the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and mate rials necessary or required for the repaving of Vanderbilt Avenue from Plaza Street to Grand Army Plaza, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be and hereby is rescinded. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and mater~als necessary or required for the repaving of Vanderbilt Avenue from Plaza Street to Grand Army Plaza, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work inci dental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board July 23, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the construction of one handball court and one baseball backstop at Betsy Head Playground, Douglass Street, Dumont Avenue, Hopkinson Avenue and Livonia Ave nue, Borough of Broklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into, and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the resurfacing of Tennis Courts and con structing eight-foot chain link fence in Sunset Park, 5th Avenue, 41st Street, 7th Ave nue and 64th Street, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board July 23, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improvement of Ocean Parkway, East Traffic Road, between Avenue Wand Lancaster Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn, to gether with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board July 23, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. By request Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (William Probeck, 70-17 nnd Place, Glendale, L. I.), for furnishing all labor and material for the com pletion of Tennis Courts in Forest Park, Borough of Queens, for which bids were received by the Park Board, September 17, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, O'Rourke-3. 117 [September 24, 1929

Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of the contract between this Department and James L. Nugent, 1671 73rd Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. (Contract No. 88278) for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for constructing traps, bunkers, tees, greens, fairways and otherwise completing the construction of a Golf Course in Silver Lake Park, bids for which were opened by the Park Board April 17, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to October 1, 1929, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, 0'Rourke-3. On motion at 3 :20 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. October 1, 1929] 118

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Stated Meeting, Tuesday, October 1, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke. I A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened, and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of Mallhattall 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for constructing a concrete ramp at the north side of J. Hood Wright Park starting at the west side of Pinehurst Avenue and extending 115 feet west of this point, together with all work incidental thereto. Borough of The Brollx 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection and completion (except plumbing, drainage, water supply, heating and ventilating systems) of a Golf House and Comfort Station at the Mosholu Links in Van Cort landt Park, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto. 3. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for installing plumbing, drainage and water supply systems in Golf House and Comfort Station at the Mosholu Links in Van Cortlandt Park, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto. 4. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for installing heating and ventilating systems in Golf House and Comfort Station at the Mosholu Links in Van Cortlandt Park, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto. 5. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection of a chain link wire mesh fence on the Golf Links in Van Cortlandt Park, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York.

For Furnishing all Labor and Materials Necessary or Required for the Erection and Completion (except Plumbing, Drainage, Water Supply, Heating and Ventilating Systems) of a Golf House and Comfort Station at the Mosholu Links, in ·Van Cortlandt Park, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto:

Bidders Amount Balaban-Gordon Co., Inc., 116 West 39th Street, N ew York City ...... $53,360.00 C. &. W. Const. Co., Inc., 400 East Fordham Road, Bronx...... 68,664.00 Freudlait Const. Co., 912 Broadway, Far Rockaway, N. Y...... 51,900.00 Fred Goldsmith, 2511 Grand Central Te.rminal, New York City.,...... 52,500.00 Katon Cont. Co., Inc., 2804 Third Avenue, New York City...... 52,637.00 Frank A. O'Hare Co., Inc., 270 Madison Avenue, New York City...... 69,731.00 Puzio Const. Corp., 2300 White Plains Ave., Bronx...... 61,625.00 Riverdale Homebuilders, Inc., 307 5th Avenue, N. Y. c...... 74,500.00 Rosoff Bros., Inc., 1014 Gates Ave., Brooklyn ...... 67,724.00 Silvestri Bros., Inc., 631 East Tremont Ave., Bronx...... 48,500.00 John Viviani & Son, Inc., 690, Eighth Avenue, New York City...... 55,000.00 lIS! [October 1, 1929

For Labor and Materials Necessary and Required for Constructing a Concrete Ramp at the North Side of J. Hood Wright Park Starting at the West Side of Pinehurst Avenue and Extending 115 Feet West of this Point, Borough of Manhattan.

Bidders Amount Contracting and Construction Co., 73 Eighth A venue, New York City ...... $2,469.00 James J. Burke, 25 West 45th Street, New York City ...... 2,686.00 Alfred Di Geronimo, 2086 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn ...... 3,140.00 N. Fass, 147 West 42nd Street, New York City ...... 2,834.00 N. Halpern, 2838 West 22nd Street, Brooklyn ...... 3,320.00 M. F. Kelly Building Corp., 3851 Grand Central Term. Bldg., New York City 2,780.00 Lewis Kleinfeld, 1070 Grant Avenue, Bronx ...... 2,360.00 William Michels, 4294 Oneida Avenue, Bronx ...... '. ... . 2,486.00 Reiss Construction Co., 971 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn ...... 3,8S0.00

For Furnishing all Labor and Materials Necessary or Required for Installing Plumb ing, Drainage and Water Supply Systems in Golf House and Comfort Station at the Mosholu Links in Van Cortlandt Park in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, togethe.r with all work incidental thereto:

Bidders Amount B. Goldreyer, 537 Coster St., Bronx ...... $8,110.00 Reubin Isaacson, 934 East 169th St...... 8,873.00 Theodore Laro, 58 Roosevelt Street, New York City ...... 12,700.00 Litvin Brothers, Inc., 4171 Third Ave., Bronx, N. Y ...... 10,800.00 J. S. Murphy Co., Inc., 1 East 42nd St., New York City ...... 10,570.00 Benjamin Rubin, 82 West 127th St., New York City ...... 8,015.00 Ed. Se.gal & Son, Inc., 592 Fort Washington Ave., New York City ...... 9,800.00 Max Seitelbach, 150 East 28th St., New York City ...... 7,300.00 ... For Furnishing All Labor and Materials Necessary or Required for Installing Heating and Ventilating Systems in Golf House and Comfort Station at the Mosholu Links in Van Cortlandt Park in Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, Bor ough of The Bronx.

Bidders Amount ., B. Goldreyer, 537 Coster St., Bronx...... $8,946.00 Kenning-Boyne Co., Inc., 155 East 42d St., New York City...... 12,275.00 H. Sand & Co., Inc., 138 West Broadway, New York City...... 10,250.00

For Furnishing All Labor and Materials Necessary or Required for the Erection of a Chain Link Wire Mesh Fence at the Golf Links in Van Cortlandt Park, in the Borough of The Bronx, City of New York.

Unit price Bidders 1,200 lin. ft. Amount Atlas Fence Co., 25-49 Verona Ave., Newark, N. J ...... $2.25 $2,700.00 Guardian Fence Co., Inc., 32 Austin St., Newark, N. J...... 2.72 3,264.00 Independent Fence Co., Inc., 418 Third Ave., Brooklyn ...... 2.78 3,336.00 Page Steel & Wire Co., 230 Park Ave., New York City ...... 3.08 3,6%.00

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There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Utility Oil Corp., 2 Park Avenue, New York City), for furnishing and delivering Gasoline to the Depart ment of Parks, Borough of Manhattan, bids for which were received by the Depart ment of Purchase on September 13, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke--5. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 94308 be tween this Department and Thomas M. Blake for delivery of Forage to 97th Street, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase, June 5, 1929, be and the same is hereby extended to October 15, the reason for the delay being due to no fault of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 94013 be tween this Department and Benjamin B. Wright Company, Inc., for furnishing and delivering manure to the Park, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase, April 12, 1929, be and the same is hereby extended thirty consecutive working days, the reason for the delay being due to no fault of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke--5. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That all the bids or proposals, received by the Park Board, September 24, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the steam boiler plant, coal conveyor, power piping and appurtenances, heating and ventilating apparatus, electric light and power plant, refrigerating machinery, etc., to complete Contract No.3 required for the eection and completion for a new wing to be known as the power and service building and a passage to connect this new wing with the present power house of the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan Square, Borough of Manhattan, together with all work incidental thereto, be rejected, it being deemed for the interest of the City so to do. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke--5. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (John Milnes Co., Inc., Z2 Richmond Avenue, Port Richmond, Staten Island, N. Y.), for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection of an artificial Stone Parapet Wall around the New York Aquarium in Battery Park, for which bids were received by the Park Board, September 24, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for his approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and exe cuted by the President for and on behalf of this Board at the agreed price of $5,000.00, the amount authorized by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment for the work. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke--5. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing and erect ing guard fences of galvanized steel posts and copper covered coiled spring spiral wire where required along the edges of certain lawns in Central Park, for which bids were received by the Park Board, September 24, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller. for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke--5. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the ,lowest formal bidder (Thomas M. Blake, Inc., 640 West 34th Street, New York City), for furnishing and delivering Forage to the Department of Parks, Borough of Brooklyn, bids for which were received by the De partment of Purchase on Septembe.r 9, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke--5. 121 [October 1, 1929

Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Utility Oil Corporation, 2 Park Avenue, New York City), for furnishing and delivering Gasoline to the De partment of Parks, Borough of Queens, bids for which were received by the Depart ment of Purchase on September 13, 1929, be accepted. Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. Which was adopted by the following vote: Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Joseph Palladino, Inc., 6179 Park Avenue, Bronx), for furnishing all labor and material for the improvement of triangular plots at Roosevelt Avenue, Skillman Avenue and 55th Street, Woodside; Borden Avenue. Laurel Hill Boulevard, and Laurel Place, Laurel Hill; Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside Avenue, and Fifth Street, Borough of Queens, for which bids were received by the Park Board, September 17, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same in accordance with the revised quantities indicated in a letter to bidders, dated September 13, 1929, be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. Which was adopted by the following vote: Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Utility Oil Corporation, Bank of Manhattan Building, Long Island City), for furnishing and delivering Gasoline for the Department of Parks, Borough of The Bronx, for the period ending December 31, 1929, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on September 13, 1929, be and the same is hereby accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (George N. Reinhardt & Co., No. 945 Cortlandt Avenue, Bronx, N. Y.), for furnishing and delivering Forage for the Department of Parks, Borough of The Bronx, for the period ending December 31, 1929, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on September 9, 1929, be and the same is hereby accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. A general discussion was had on the question of use of property acquired for park purposes for playground activities. The question was raised by the following com munication submitted by Commissioner Browne:

"M Y DEAR PRESIDENT: A situation has just developed in the Brooklyn Park Department which I think possibly may affect the Park Departments of the different boroughs, and I thought it would be well in connection with the same to ask the Park Board to consider the subject, as it is my purpose to address the Board of Estimate and Apportionment in regard to it. It is the subject of the title of the acquisition proceedings for park and playground property. The Board of Estimate under the charter has authority for determining the purpose for which property is acquired, and it is customary for them to acquire it for park or playground purposes and not for park and playground purposes. Therefore the title established in the acquisition resolution actually prohibits, in the opinipn of the Corporation Counsel, the construction of a playground in a park. I am addressing the Board of Estimate asking that in the future the title of the acquisition resolution be made broader and more flexible, to the effect acqUIred "for general park and playground purposes" in all cases, so that there may be a way in the development design to permit of the fullest use of the premises by the general public and the fulfillment of existing neighborhood needs at the time of the improvement or preparation made in said design for obv'ious future requirements. I am sending you herewith a copy of my proposed communication to the Board of Estimate on a particular case now before us; also a copy of a proposed communication to the Board, asking for a general change in all property acquisitions. I. would ask your consideration of these proposed communications to the Board, as I beheve they will be of interest and affect all Park Departments in the different bor oughs." October 1, 1929] 122

Enclosures "GENTLEMEN: 1n the acquisition of property by the City of New York through authority of your Board, a resolution is adopted in connection with the proceedings, I am informed by t.he Corporation Counsel, which sets forth the purposes, as provided by the Greater City Charter, for which the property is acquired, such as "for parks," "for playgrounds," dc., and according to an opinion of the Corporation Counsel under date of September 16, 1929, the property, in order to conform with said acquisition resolution, should be devoted strictly to the purposes so set forth. . I wish to call to your attention at this time in regard to such defimte purpos<: resolutions that in a great number of cases the property, after being acquired, remains for a number of years in the condition it was at the time of acquisitIOn before any funds are provided by your Board for its development, and that during said period, or even at the time the property is acquired, it is not to the greatest advantage of the City or the public at large to so limit the method of development, as over long periods of time between acquisition and development the environment of the neighborhood may entirely change or local conditions may urgently require that a section of a park be developed as a playground and that the land itself should be constructed possibly as entirely a park or a combined park and playground. It is therefore very dfficult to properly prepare suitable designs for such develop ments when thejr treatment is strictly limited to the title of the acquisition resolution, preventing its fullest development for public needs as determined by the administrative heads of the Park Departments of the five boroughs, as the conditions and requirements of each borough are different and vary in character. I feel that it would be but proper that your Board should adopt in all such pro ceedings a broader and more flexible title so as to permit of the Park Departments in conjunction with the Landscape Architect, who prepares the design, developing a plan for improvement that would be fully comprehensive, adequate, and meet all of the needs evident at the time of the improvement as well as future needs which may then be obvious such as a title reading "for general park and playground purposes," and not otherwise liinited. I would ask your early consideration of such an amendment to the customary resolutions which may be hereafter adopted in acquiring real property for Park De partment uses. This communication is actuated by a condition which has just developed wherein a piece of property acquired for a park is now highly desirable as a combined park and playground and would be unsuitable in the opinion of the City Landscape Architect and the Brooklyn Park administration for development solely as a park. Your Board is being addressed separately on this particular subject. Your early and favorable action on such change in the purposes of the acquisition title is requested."

"GENTLEMEN: This Department has under its jurisdiction a plot of land located on Bay Parkway, Avenue P. and West 12th Street, Borough of Brooklyn, and in the early part of this year your Board appropriated $60,000 for its development. As is usual in proceedings of this kind, a survey and maps of existing conditions were made and furnished to our Landscape Architect, who prepared a design for the work. In the preparation of the design considerable consideration was given to the type of development and it was found as a result of same, after a number of conferences in this department with various Bureau heads familiar with the work, the Landscape Architect, and representa tives of associations in the neighborhood, that the land should be developed as a com bined park and playground; that is, a new method of construction, which has received general public approval. As a park alone, this would be inadvisable, as it is located in a neighborhood where there are no playgrounds and the children would, as they have heretofore done in all similar locations, destroy the lawns, shrubbery, trees etc., in their play activities, owing to the fact that no regulation playground, where they may expend their energies, was provided. It was therefore decided to a'llow a certain area of this improvement for playground purposes. This was done in the design without in the least interfering with the park features of the layout-that is, walks, fences, lawn areas, trees, shrubbery and floral plantations, which were also taken care of. It later developed, however, that your Board, under the power vested by the Charter of the Greater City of New York, adopted a resolution under which the pur poses for the acquisition of the land were determined and titled in the acquisition pro ceedings "for park purposes," the word "playground" not being mentioned therein. 123 [October 1, 1929

I addressed the Corporation Counsel on the subject and was informed that owing to such resolution defining the purpose of the acquisition, it would be improper for me to construct the combination park and playground, although it is the proper thing to do and the efficient method of providing the funds for the development. My purpose in addressing you, therefore, is to request that under the provisions of the Charter empowering your Board to define the purposes for which the said property was acquired, you amend the acquisition resolution by making the same read "for park and playground purposes" instead of "for park purposes" only. The opinion of the Corporation Counsel in this matter was rendered under date of September 16, 1929, in reply to our communication dated April 10, 1929. I would ask your early and favorable action on this request in order that the im provement, which we are not ready to start, can be gotten under way without delay and the premises opened for public use, which is urgently desired by residents or the neigh borhood, as soon as possible." At 3 :30 p. m., the matter was laid over and the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. October 8, 19291 124

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Stated Meeting, Tuesday, October 8, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened, and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisements, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of Brooklyn 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improve ment of unnamed playground No.7, at East 14th Street and Avenue S, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the complete development of McKinley Park and Playground, Fort Hamilton Parkway, 73rd Street and Seventh A venue, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto.

For the Complete Development of McKinley Park and Playground, Fort John Buoniello, 6812 Ft. Hamilton Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Items Quantities ,-__~A,-- __...., Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading ...... 12,000 cu. yds. $0.70 $8,400.00 2. Remov. playg'd apparatus and reset...... lump sum 400.00 400.00 3. Remove police booth...... lump sum 100.00 100.00 4. Remove flagpole and re-erect...... lump sum 100.00 100.00 5. Field basins ...... 2 100.00 200.00 6. 4" Farm tile pipe...... 750 lin. ft. 0.50 375.00 7. 12" Vit. drain pipe...... 225 lin. ft. 2.00 450.00 8. Water supply system ...... lump sum 4,000.00 4,000.00 9. Cement walks ...... •..... 66,000 sq. ft. 0.25 16,500.00 10. Pipe rail fence...... 1,500 lin. ft. 1.20 I,BOO.OO 11. Picket fence ...... 3,500 lin. ft. 5.00 17,500.00 12. 4' C. L. fence ...... 700 lin. ft. 1.00 700.00 13. 6' C. L. fence...... 1,200 lin. rt. 1.50 . I,BOO.OO 14. 10' C. L. fence...... 1,100 lin. ft. 2.50 2,750.00 15. Masonry wall ...... 90 cu. yds. 15.00 1,350.00 16. Concrete coping ...... 120 lin. ft. 0.75 90.00 17. Concrete steps ...... 5 cu. yds. 15.00 75.00 18. Concrete benches ...... 4 70.00 280.00 19. Granite wall ...... " .. . lump sum 50.00 50.00 20. Heads for catch basins...... 3 75.00 225.00 21. Screenings ...... ••..•'. . • • . . . . . 4,500 sq. yds. 0.30 1,350.00 22. Cinders ...... •...... 920 cu. yds. 2.00 1,840.00 23. Clay loam...... 610 cu. yds. 1.00 610.00 24. Clay (70%-85%) ...... 310 cu. yds. 2.00 620.00 25. Top soil ...... 4,825 cu. yds. 1.50 7,237.50 26. Seeding ...... 176,000 sq. ft. 0.01 1,760.00 27. Sod ...... 21,900 sq. ft. 0.05 1,095.00 28. Trees ...... Norway spruce ...... 6 10.00 60.00 Pine oaks ...... 37 20.00 740.00 Oriental planes ...... 6 20.00 120.00 Amer. maples ...... 14 30.00 420.00 Norway maples ...... 43 30.00 1,290.00 Red oaks ...... 6 20.00 120.00 29. Shrubs ...... lump sum 3,400.00 3,400.00 30. Walk basins ...... 2 50.00 100.00 $17,907.50 125 [October 8, 1929

Hamilton Parkway, 73rd Street and Seventh A venue, Borough of Brooklyn. For Reynolds Co., James C. Dempsey, Tony Di Roma, Foley & Pizzo, Inc., 441 ZOth St., 33 Evelyn St., 653 Lorimer St., 81 East 125th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. New York City A ,r-__~A~_~, I A A I \ \ I \ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $0.83 $9,960.00 $0.60 $7,200.00 $0.50 6,000.00 $1.25 $15,000.00 750.00 750.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 250.00 250.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 ZOO.OO 250.00 250.00 500.00 500.00 60.00 60.00 400.00 400.00 75.00 75.00 250.00 250.00 75.00 150.00 100.00 ZOO.OO 90.00 180.00 80.00 160.00 1.00 750.00 0.75 562.50 0040 300.00 1.50 1,125.00 2.00 450.00 lAO 315.00 0.01 225.00 3.00 675.00 4,250.00 4,250.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,750.00 3,750.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 0.26 17,160.00 0.28 18,480.00 0.27 17,820.00 0.25 16,500.00 I.ZO 1,800.00 2.50 3,750.00 0.90 1,350.00 1.75 2,625.00 5.ZO 18,ZOO.00 5.25 18,375.00 4.50 15,750.00 6.00 21,000.00 1.10 770.00 1.ZO 840.00 1.20 840.00 2.00 1,400.00 1.65 1,980.00 1.75 2,100.00 1.50 1,800.00 2.25 2,700.00 2040 2,640.00 2.50 2,750.00 2.25 2,475.00 3.00 3,300.00 18.00 1,620.00 8.00 7ZO.00 25.00 2,250.00 30.00 2,700.00 0.50 60.00 1.00 120.00 1.00 120.00 3.00 360.00 40.00 200.00 30.00 150.00 25.00 125.00 50.00 250.00 80.00 320.00 100.00 400.00 65.00 260.00 80.00 320.00 550.00 550.00 5.00 500.00 150.00 150.00 200.00 200.00 60.00 180.00 75.00 225.00 75.00 225.00 50.00 150.00 0.35 1,575.00 0.30 1,350.00 0.30 1,350.00 0.50 2,250.00 1.80 1,656.00 1.50 1,380.00 1.50 1,180.00 3.00 2,760.00 1.60 976.00 1.50 915.00 2.00 1,220.00 3.00 1,330.00 4.50 1,395.00 3.00 930.00 2.50 775.00 8.00 2,480.00 2.00 9,650.00 2.50 12,062.50 lAO 6,755.00 2.50 12,062.50 0.01 1,760.00 0.01 1,760.00 0.025 440.00 0.01 1,760.00 0.06 1,314.00 0.05 1,095.00 0.055 1,204.50 0.08 1,752.00 12.00 72.00 20.00 120.00 60.00 360.00 55.00 330.00 35.00 1,295.00 40.00 1,480.00 60.00 2,220.00 99.00 3,663.00 25.00 150.00 20.00 120.00 60.00 360.00 69.00 414.00 50.00 700.00 40.00 560.00 60.00 840.00 89.00 1,246.00 30.00 1,290.00 30.00 1,290.00 60.00 2,580.00 89.00 3,827.00 30.00 180.00 40.00 240.00 60.00 360.00 99.00 594.00 3,450.00 3,450.00 I,ZOO.OO 1.200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 75.00 150.00 100.00 200.00 60.00 120.00 80.00 160.00 $87,563.00 $84,495.00 $76,186.75 $112,093.50 October 8, 1929] 126

For the Complete Development of McKinley Park and Playground, Fort

Paul J. Hand Co., Inc., 510 Smith St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Items Quantities A Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading ...... 12,000 cu. yds. $0.95 $11,400.00 2. Remov. playg'd apparatus and reset...... lump sum 300.00 300.00 3. Remove police booth...... lump sum 200.00 200.00 4. Remove flagpole and re-erect...... lump snm 100.00 100.00 5. Field basins ...... 2 100.00 ZOO.OO 6. 4" Farm tile pipe...... 750 lin. ft. 1.20 270.00 7. 12" Vito drain pipe...... 225 lin. ft. 0.40 300.00 8. Water supply system...... lump sum 3,300.00 3,300.00 9. Cement walks ...... 66,000 sq. ft. 0.24 15,840.00 10. Pipe rail fence...... 1,500 lin. ft. 0.90 1,350.00 11. Picket fence ...... 3,500 lin. ft. 4.70 16,450.00 12. 4' C. L. fence ...... 700 lin. ft. 1.00 700.00 13. 6' G. L. fence...... 1,200 lin. ft. 1.40 1,680.00 14. 10' C. L. fence...... 1,100 lin. ft. 2.30 2,530.00 15. Masonry wall ...... 90 cu. yds. 10.00 900.00 16. Concrete coping ...... 120 lin. ft. 0.60 72.00 17. Concrete steps ...... 5 cu. yds. 15.00 75.00 18. Concrete benches ...... 4 65.00 260.00 19. Granite wall...... lump sum 20.00 20.00 20. Heads for catch basins...... 3 40.00 120.00 21. Screenings ...... 4,500 sq. yds. 0.30 1,350.00 22. Cinders ...... 920 cu. yds. 2.00 1,840.00 23. Clay loam ...... 610 cu. yds. 4.00 2,440.00 24. Clay (70%-85%) ...... 310 cu. yds. 6.00 1,860.00 25. Top soil ...... •..•.•.•• 4,825 cu. yds. 2.00 9,650.00 26. Seeding ...... ••.•••••••.•••••• 176,000 sq. ft. 0.005 880.00 27. Sod ...... 21,900 sq. ft. 0.05 1,095.00 28. Trees ...... ••••••••.•••• Norway spruce ...... ••..••••••.•••••• 6 25.00 150.00 Pine oaks ...... 37 25.00 925.00 Oriental planes ...... •.•••.•. 6 25.00 150.00 Amer. maples ...... •..•••. 14 25.00 350.00 Norway maples ...... 43 25.00 1,075.00 Red oaks ...... 6 35.00 210.00 29. Shrubs ...... •...... lump sum 1,700.00 1,700.00 30. Walk basins ...... 2 200.00 400.00 $80,142.00

For Improvement of Unnamed Playground No.7 at East 14th Street and Avenue S, Borough of Brooklyn

Paul J. Hand, Wm. D. Moore's Calbrook Co., Inc., Son, 175 5th Ave., 510 Smith St., 554 .67th St., New York City Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Items Quantities,-----A-----, ,-----A-----, ,-----A-----, Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading ...... 200 cu. yds. $2.25 $450.00 $2.00 $400.00 $0.68 $136.00 Z. Clay ...... 350 cu. yds. 4.85 1,697.50 6.00 2,100.00 2.10 735.00 3. 10' C. L. fence .... 850 lin. ft. 3.15 2.677.50 5.40 4,590.00 3.41 2,898.50 4. Screenings ...... 650 cu. yds. 3.50 2,275.00 0.28 182.00 3.28 2,132.00 ---- $7,100.00 $7,272.00 3.41 2,898.50 127 lOctober 8, lY29

Hamilton Parkway, 73rd Street and Seventh Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn.

P. Turecamo Contr. Wm. D. Moore's Son, Joseph Palladino, Stagby Con. Co., Co., 554 67th St., 4179 Park Ave., 31-47 Academy St., Foot of 24th Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. Astoria, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. A A A A , , , ( , Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Prict) Amount $0.63 $7,560.00 $1.00 $12,000.00 $0.25 $3,000.00 $O.SO $9,620.00 25.00 25.00 200.00 200.00 150.00 150.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 10.00 10.00 150.00 150.00 145.00 145.00 50;00 50.00 20.00 20.00 50.00 50.00 75.00 75.00 100.00 100.00 90.00 180.00 100.00 200.00 150.00 300.00 150.00 300.00 0.28 210.00 0.85 637.50 1.00 750.00 0.75 562.50 1.50 337.50 2.00 450.00 2.00 450.00 1.50 337.50 1,950.00 1,950.00 3,700.00 3,700.00 2,420.00 2,420.00 3,850.00 3,850.00 0.22 14,520.00 0.22 14,520.00 0.31 2,040.00 0.25 16,500.00 0.98 1,470.00 1.30 1,950.00 1.10 1,650.00 1.25 1,875.00 4.65 16,275.00 4.40 15,400.00 4.SO 16,800.00 5.00 17,500.00 0.97 679.00 1.75 1,225.00 1.40 9SO.OO 1.40 770.00 1.73 2,076.00 2.60 3,120.00 1.75 2,100.00 2.00 2,400.00 2.57 2,827.00 3.75 4,125.00 3.25 3,575.00 2.75 3,025.00 11.00 990.00 16.00 1,440.00 10.00 900.00 20.00 1,SOO.00 0.78 93.60 0.80 96.00 1.00 120.00 60.00 72.00 14.00 70.00 20.00 100.00 18.00 90.00 2,000.00 100.00 58.00 232.00 65.00 260.00 70.00 280.00 70.00 280.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 250.00 250.00 60.00 60.00 22.00 66.00 50.00 150.00 45.00 135.00 60.00 lSO.oo 0.28 1,260.00 0.30 1,350.00 0.30 1,350.00 0.28 1,260.00 1.30 1,196.00 2.00 1,840.00 2.00 1,840.00 1.75 1,610.00 1.60 976.00 3.00 1,830.00 6.00 3,660.00 1.85 1,128.50 2.10 651.00 4.00 1,240.00 4.50 1,395.00 3.50 1,085.00 1.95 9,408.75 2.40 11,580.00 2.00 9,650.00 1.80 8,685.00 0.005 8SO.OO 0.005 880.00 0.005 8SO.00 0.Q1 1,760.00 0.045 985.50 0.08 • 1,752.00 0.06 1,314.00 0.05 1,095.00

25.00 150.00 45.00 270.00 12.00 72.00 20.00 120.00 25.00 925.00 45.00 1,665.00 40.00 1,480.00 40.00 1,480.00 25.00 150.00 45.00 270.00 25.00 150.00 30.00 180.00 25.00 350.00 45.00 630.00 25.00 350.00 35.00 490.00 25.00 1,075.00 45.00 1,935.00 30.00 1,290.00 25.00 1,075.00 25.00 150.00 45.00 270.00 35.00 210.00 30.00 180.00 2,510.00 2,510.00 1,791.00 1,791.00 1.550.00 1,550.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 63.00 126.00 250.00 500.00 135.00 270.00 75.00 150.00 $70,409.35 $87,591.50 $8(1.091.00 $83,660.50

There being no objection the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Mr. Lewis Kleinfeld, 1070 Grant Avenue, Bronx, New York City), for all labor and materials necessary and required for constructing a concrete ramp at the north side of J. Hood Wright Park, starting at the west side of Pinehurst Avenu6 and extending ItS feet west of this point, Manhattan, for which bids were received by the Park Board, October 1, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved th;tt a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butle'r, O'Rourke-5. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Atlas Fence Co., 2549 Verona Avenue, Newark, N. ].), for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or October 8, 1929] 128

required for the erection of a chain link wire mesh fence on the Golf Links in V:,n Cortlandt Park, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York. together With all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board, October 1, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and whf? so ap proved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the PresIdent for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, 0'Rourke-5. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Utility Oil Corporation, 2 Park Avenue, New York City), for furnishing and delivering Gasoline to the De partment of Parks, Borough of Brooklyn, bids for which were received by the De partment of Purchase on September 13, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, 0'Rourke-5. At 3 p. m. the Park Board Meeting was merged in a conference arranged by the Metropolitan Park Conference Committee. The appearances were as follows: Representing The City Authorities Walter R. Herrick, President, City Park Board. James J. Browne, Commissioner of Parks, Brooklyn. Joseph P. Hennessy, Commissioner of Parks, Bronx. James Butie,r, Commissioner of Parks, Queens. John J. O'Rourke, Commissioner of Parks, Richmond. Julius Burgevin, Landscape Architect, City Park Board. Willis Holly, Secretary, City Park Board. James V. Mulholland, Supervisor of Recreation, Manhattan. John J. McCormick, Supervisor of Recreation, Bronx. John J. Downing, Supervisor of Recreation, Brooklyn. Harold F. Traband, Ass't Engineer, Dept. of Financ@, representing Hon. Chas. W. Berry, Comptroller. Representing The State Council of Parks Robert Moses, Chairman of the Council of Parks. Henry F. Lutz, Secretary of the Council of Parks. William A. Welch, Chief Engineer, Pa1isades Interstate Park. Elbert W. King, Executive Director, Palisades Interstate Park Commission. John G. Agar, Vice Chairman, Westchester County Park Association. Jay Downer, Chief Engineer, Westchester County Park Commission. Francis R. Masters, Chairman, Taconic State Park Commission. Paul T. Winslow, Executive Secretary, Taconic State Park Commission. Raymond P. McNulty, Counsel, Long Island State Park Commission. Arthur E. Howland, Chief Engineer, Long Island State Park Commission. Representing Park Association of New York City and Other Park Agencies Nathan Straus, Jr. William H. Williams Mrs. Arthur Hays Sulzberger Logan Billingsley William L. Savacool Charles G. Mever George Gordon Battle Elmer Andrews Leon Schoonmaker Hon. Nathan Straus, Jr., opened the Conference on the. introduction of Hon. Walter R. Herrick, President of the Park Board, with the explanation that the purpose was to discuss extended park activities, with emphasis on additional park areas for recrea tional purposes and to further cooperation with the State Council of Parks and the civic organizations that are devoted to park activities. Mr. Straus, while awaiting Chairman 'Robert Moses of the State Council of Parks, ran over the programme of subjects of joint interest in the City and State. On the arrival of Mr. Moses he was requested to preside and continued the presentation of the schedule of subjects. As presented they were spoken to at more length by those most interested and most fully posted in the matters. All the Park Commissioners were heard, as well as Charles Meyer, Elbert W. King, Jay Downer, William H. Williams and others. 129 (October 8, 1929

The following named officers and committees were then elected and at 5:10 p. m., the Conference adjourned. Robert Moses, Chairman of the State Council of Parks, was elected Chairman of the Conference. Walter R. Herrick, President of the New York City Park Board, Vice-Chairman. A. L. Craner was elected Secretary. The Chairman then appointed the following sub-committees to report at a meeting to be held about November 26: Committee No.1. Problems Arising From Construction of Fort Lee Bridge. Frederick C. Sutro, Chairman. Walter R. Herrick Nathan Straus, Jr. Committee No.2. Long Island Problems. Arthur S. Somers, Chairman. J ames Butler James J. Browne Arthur E. Howland Charles Meyer William Savacool. Committee No.3. Staten Island System. John J. O'Rourke, Chairman Henry F. Lutz Mrs. William G. Wilcox W. Lynn McCracken Theodore Oxholm, Chief Engineer, Borough of Richmond. Committee No. "4. Bronx-Westchester Connections. Jay Downer, Chairman Joseph P. Hennessy Logan Billingsley. Committee No.5. Ward's Island. Walter R. Herrick, Chairman Henry F. Lutz, Mrs. Arthur Hays Sulzberger William H. Williams. Committee No.6. State Camping Facilities. William A. Welch, Chairman Walter R. Herrick Arthur E. Howland Francis R. Masters Mrs. C. C. Rumsey. Committee No.7. Printing Report. Amos L. Beaty, Chairman Willis Holly A. L. Craner. To act as Secretary of all committees except the Long Island Committee, A. L. Craner. Secretary of the. Long Island Committee, Leon Schoonmaker. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. October 15, 19291 130

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Stated Meeting, Tuesday, October 15, 1929, 2:30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke. Commissioner Browne in the Chair. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open t() the public, the estimate box was opened, and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisements, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of Brooklyn 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the fabrica tion and installation of new cabinets and the altering and relocating of present speci men cabinets in the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. Borough of Queens 2. Elimination of old roadway and construction of parking space in Forest Park, Borough of Queens.

For the Fabrication and Installation of New Cabinets and the Altering and Relocating of Present Specimen Cabinets in the Brooklyn Botanic Pardens, Borough of Brooklyn.

Bidders Amount Art Metal Con st. Co., 369 Broadway, New York City ...... $6,450.00 The General Fireproofing Co., 438 Broadway, New York City ...... 6,890.00 Jamestown Metal Equipment Co., 205 East 42nd St., New York City ...... 5,957.00 Roger A. Simonson & Co., 122 South Michigan Ave., Chicago ...... 5,995.00

For Elimination of Old Roadway and Construction of Parking Space in Forest Park, Brough of Queens.

Borough Asphalt Co., Highway Impr. & 1301 Metropolitan Repair Co., Inc., Ave., 50 Church St., Brooklyn, N. Y. New York City Items Quantities ~ __-'A~_~ .... , ,,..___ .AA ___~, Price Amount Price Amount 1. Road to be removed ...... 6,400 sq. yds. $0.20 $1,280.00 $0.40 $2,560.00 2. Reulating and grading ...... 1,860 cu. yds. 0.80 1,4f!8.00 0.80 1,488.00' 3. Concrete curb ...... 842 lin. ft. 1.10 926.20 1.10 926.20 4. 8" Vitro drain ...... 44 lin. it. 2.00 88.00 2.00 88.00 5. Catch basin ...... 1 85.00 85.00 150.00 150.00 6. Concrete roadway foundation 368 cu. yds. 7.50 2,760.00 8.40 3,091.20 7. Sheet asphalt ...... 2,205 sq. yds. 1.49 3,285.45 1.45 3.197.25 8. Concrete sidewalk ...... 400 sq. ft. 0.26 104.00 0.30 120.00 9. Iron fence ...... 95 lin. ft. 3.00 285.00 6.00 570.00 to. Top soil ...... 745 cu. yds. 2.50 1,862.50 4.20 3,129.00 11. Sod ...... 3,625 sq. ft. 0.06 217.50 0.06 217.50 12. Seeding ..•...... 6,370 sq. yds. 0.09 573.30 0.06 382.20 $12,954.95 $15,919.35 131 [October 15, 1929

There being no objection, the Chairman directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. By request, Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Maxwell Gibbs Corpora tion, 139 East 57th Street, New York City), for completing erection of new wing to be 'known as the African Hall and certain passages to connect this new wing with the present buildings of the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan Square, for which bids were received by the Park Board, September 24, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroner for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the fonowing vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request, Commissioner Butler offered the fonowing: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 94676 for re-wiring fence at Jasper Oval with Independent Fence Co., 418 Third Avenue, Brook lyn, N. Y., for which bids were received by the Park Board, July 9, 1929, be and the same is hereby extended fourteen consecutive working days, the reasons for the delay being due to no fault of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: AyeoS-Commissioners Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request, Commissioner Butler offered the fonowing: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 91819 for Lumber with the Prever Lumber Co., Inc., 47 West 28th Street, New York City, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase, December 14, 1928, be and the same is hereby extended to July IS, 1929, the reasons for the delay being due to no fault of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request, Commissioner Butler offered the fonowing: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Jamestown Metal Equip ment Co., Inc., 205 East 42nd Street, New York City, in the sum of $2,005.00 for furnishing and delivering Steel Drawers to the American Museum of Natural History, 77th Street and Central Park West, New York City, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase on August 22, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the fonowing vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of work called for in Con tract No. 92980 with the Rubien Construction Company, for furnishing an labor and materials necessary or require.d for the construction of tennis courts in Crotona Park, together with an work incidental thereto, bids for which were received by the Park Board, April 2, 1929, be and the same is hereby extended to October IS, 1929, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Wm. D. Moore's Son, 554 67th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.), for furnishing an labor and materials necessary or required for the improvement of the unnamed playground No. 7 at East 14th Street and A venue S., Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroner for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be enjered into and executed by the PreoSident for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Wm. D. Moore's Son, 554 67th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.), for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the complete development of McKinley Park and Playground, Fort Hamil ton ParkWay, 73d Street and Seventh A venue, Brooklyn, together with aU work inci" dental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. October IS, 1929) 132

Commissioner Browne offered the following: . Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of the, contract between thIs Department and M. J. O'Hara, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improvement of Ocean Parkway East Traffic Road, from Foster Ave nue to Avenue P., Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, dated May 7, 1929, be and the same hereby is extended thirty consecutive working days from the expiration of the thirty day extension granted from the expiration of the original contract time, as recommended by the Engineer, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Browne. Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of the. contract between this Department and Brooklyn A1catraz Company, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improvement of Lincoln Road, from Ocean Avenue to Bedford Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn, dated July 25, 1929, be and the same is hereby extended twenty consecutive working days from the expiration of the original contract time, as recommended by the Engineer, the delay being due to reasons beyond the con trol of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the folIowing vote: Ayes-Commissioners Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner O'Rourke offered the folio wing : Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Texas Oil Co., 17 Battery Place, New York City), for Gasoline (4,000 Gals. @ llc. a gal.), for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase, September 13, 1929, for the Department of Parks, Richmond, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-~ommissioners Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. On motIOn at 3 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 133 [October 22, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, October 22, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened, and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisements, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of Manhattan 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for paving and curbing the roadway entrance to Central Park at 102nd Street and Fifth Avenue, to gether with all work incidental thereto. 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for repairing the remaining portion of the Bow Bridge in Central Park, together with all work incidental thereto. 3. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the steam boiler plant, coal conveyor, power piping and appurtenances, heating and ventilating apparatus, electric light and power plant, refrigerating machinery, etc., to complete Contract No.3 required for the er(lction and completion for a new wing to be known as the passage and service building and a passage to connect this new wing with the present power house of the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan Square, Borough of Manhattan, togethe.r with all work incidental thereto. Borough of Brooklyn 4. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for resurfacing and repairing roadway arears of Park Circle, Bay Parkway, Ocean Parkway, Eastern Parkway and Grand Army Plaza, where directed, including concrete foundation where ne.cessary, together with all work incidental thereto. 5. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection of new stacks on second floor in the library rooms of the Brooklyn Library Rooms of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden administrative building, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto.

For Paving and Curbing the Roadway entrance to Central Park at 102nd Street and Fifth A venue, Borough of Manhattan.

Charles D. Beck- Brusstar Const. The Asphalt with, Inc., Co., Inc., Meehan Paving & Con st. Co., Seneca Ave & E. 151st St: & Const. Co., Inc., 208 Bradway, Bronx River, Harlem River, 90 West St., Items and New York City New York City New York City New York City Quantities ~~~~ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Excavation, 550 cu. yds ...... $2.00 $1,100.00 $1.15 $632.50 $1.50 $825.00 $1.85 $1,017.50 2. Concrete curbing, 1,250 lin. ft. 1.25 1,562.50 0.68 850.00 0.95 1,187.50 1.40 1.750.00 3. Concrete foundation, 360 cu. yds 8.50 3,060.00 6.70 2,412.00 7.00 2;520.00 9.00 3,240.00 4. Asphalt, 2,200 sq. yds ...... 1.40 3,080.00 1.34 2,948.00 1.52 3,344.00 1.65 3,630.00 $8,802.50 $6,842.50 $7,876.50 $9,637.50 October 22, 1929] 134

For Repairing the Remaining Portion of the Bow Bridge in Central Park, Borough of Manhattan.

Bidders Amount Banks & Goshen, 103 Park Ave., New.York City ...... : ...... $6,536.00

Bidders Amount Almirall & Co., Inc., 53 Park Place, New York City ...... $446,942.00 GrUis & Geoghegan, Inc., 537 West Broadway, New York City...... 444,000.00 Murland Eng. Co., Inc., 233 West 42nd St., New York City ...... 448,000.00

For Resurfacing and Repairing Roadway Areas of Park Circle, Bay Parkway, Ocean Parkway, Eastern Parkway and Grand Army Plaza, Where Directed Including Con crete Foundation Where Necessary, Borough of Brooklyn.

D. J. McCoy Asphalt Corp., Cranford Co., Ave. U & E. 57th St., 52 Ninth St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Items Quantities J. \ ,.__---A'---""\ Price Amount Price Amount 1. Sheot asphalt repairs ...... 6,000 sq. yds. $2.00 $12,000.00 $2.10 $12,600.00 2. Concrete foundation repairs .. 250 cu. yds. 9.00 2,250.00 7.00 1,750.00 3. Sewer catch basins rebuilt. .. 6 200.00 1,200.00200.00 1,200.00 4. Iron basin heads ...... 10 90.00 900.00 60.00 600.00 5. Blue stone curb ...... ZOO lin. ft. 3.00 600.00 3.00 600.00 6. Cement walk ...... 500 sq. ft. 0.40 ZOO.OO 0.30 150.00 7. Concrete curb ...... 100 lin. ft. 1.50 150.00 1.00 100.00 $17,300.00 $17,000.00

For the Erection of New Stacks on Second Floor in the Library Rooms of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Administration Building, Borough of Brooklyn.

Bidders Amount Art Metal Const. Co., 369 Broadway, New York City .... '...... $3,426.23 The General Fireproofing Co., 438 Broadway, New York City ...... 3,578.00 Jamestown Metal Equipment Co., 205 E. 42nd St., New York City ...... 4,100.00

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Borough Asphalt Co., 1301 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.), for elimination of old roadway and con" struction of parking space in Forest Park, Queens, for which bids were received by the Park Board, October 15, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and exe 'cuted by the President for and on behalf of this board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 91699 with 135 [October 22, 1929

W. T. Dippel, 1 Hunter Avenue, Long Island City, for construction of Tennis Courts, Astoria Park, Queens, for which bids were received by the Park. Board, December 4, 1928, be and the samtl is hereby extended thirty consecutive workmg days, the reasons for the delay being due to no fault of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the Park Board hereby approves of the application of the, Hon. Joseph P. Hennessy, Commissioner of Parks for the Borough of The .~ronx, for c~m tinuanct> in service after December 1, 1929, in accordance with the provIsIonS of Section 1710, Sub-division 1 of the Charter, as amended by the laws of 1922, and au~horizes the President of the Board to sign the 'requisite certificate of his fitness to contmue. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for completion of deliveries in Contract No. 94001, with Tony DiRoma, 33 Evelyn Place, for furnishing and delivering Top Soil for Department of Parks, Bronx, bids for which were received by the Department of Pur chase, February 19, 1929, be and the same is hereby extended to October 31, 1929, the reasons for delay being beyond control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request, Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board, October 22, 1929, for furnishing all lahor and materials necessary or required for resurfacing and repairing roadway areas of Park Circle, Bay Parkway, Ocean Parkway, Easte.rn Parkway and Grand Army Plaza, where directed, including concrete foundation where necessary, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the foUowing: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (c. D. Beckwith, Inc., Seneca Avenue and Bronx River, New York City), for furnishing all labor and ma terials necessary or required for paving and curbing the roadway entrance to Central Park at 102nd Street and Fifth Avenue, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board, October 22, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Banks & Goshen, 103 Park Avenue, New York City), for repairing the remaining portion of Bow Bridge in Central Park, for which bids were received by the Park Board. October 22, 1929, be forwarde.d to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. The President presented the foUowing letter of invitation to the annual convention of the American Institute of Park Executives and explained at some length that he had made several requests for a budget provision to meet the expense of having the Department represented at such important gatherings as he thought it would be of advantage to park work. October 22, 1929] 136

AMERICAN INSTITUE OF PARK EXECUTlVES AND AMERICAN PARK SOCIETY Members of Federated Societies on Planning and Parks. October 16, 1929. "MR. WALTER R. HERRICK, President, PARK BOARD, NEW YORK. N. Y. DEAR SIR: The annual convention of the American Institute of Park Executives will be held this year at Miami, Fla., November 18th-21st. The value of these conventions to Park Executives, Park Boards and Municipalities who send thdr representatives to attend the conventions has been demonstrated in many ways. No Park Executive, whether he be a General Superintendent or specalist in playground work, forestry, horticulture or zoological paI:k and aquarium work, can help but profit by the experience of othe.s by the numerous technical papers presented at the conventions and by the intercourse with executives from other sections of this country, and from other countries. The Miami convention promises to be especially fruitful of results. All indications are that the greatest number of park executives ever assembled will be present at this convention. The program arranged for will be an especially fruitful one and I respect fully urge that your Park Board will see their way clear to have their General Super intendent, Forester and other executives atte.nd the convention as official delegates from your City, which has always taken an important position among the municipalities of the country, and especially in park work. Very truly yours, HERMAN W. MERKEL, President." Discussion followed and developed a substantial agreement with the opinion ex pressed by the President. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Whereas, The Park Board of the City of New York has received a very cordial invitation to be represented at the Annual Convention of the American Institute of Park Executives and the members of the Board have been urged very strongly to at tend in person with such of their Bureau Heads and Assistants to whom the proceed ings would be of interest and value, and Whereas, There is no appropriation, e.ither of the Park Board or of any Commis sioner, to cover the expenses of the attendance of such a representation of this Depart ment, therefore be it: Resolved, That the President of the Park Board be directed and empowered to take the necessary steps to secure an appropriation to defray the expenses of the Landscape Architect and such members of the Park Board, and Park Officials who are concerned and interested, who may be able to arrange for attendance at the Annual Convention of tl;Ie American Institute of Park Executives, in Miami, Fla., November 18-21, 1929. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. On motion at 3 :15 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 137 [October 29. 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Mee.ting, Tuesday, October 29, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids which had been received pursuant to duly published advertisements, were opened and read as follows: Borottgh of Manhattan For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection and completion of a Fieldhouse in Carl Schurz Park, Borough of Manhattan, together with all work incidental thereto.

For the Erection and Completion of a Fieldhouse 111 Carl Schurz Park, Borough of Manhattan.

Bidders Amount S. Acunta & Co., Inc., 110 East 42nd St., New York City ...... $15,590.00 Balaban-Gordon Co., Inc., 116 West 39th St., New York City ...... 14,277.00 ]. Bendel & Co., Inc., 308 West 20th St., New York City ...... 17,849.00 N. Fass, 105 Payson Ave., New York City ...... 13,540.00 G. Fontana & Son, 568 West Broadway, New York City ...... 17,760.00 Junior Concrete Co., 590 Morris Park Ave., Bronx ...... 13,700.00 Katon Contr. Co., Inc., 2804 Third Ave., Bronx ...... 16,883.00 Bernard Knopp, 156 East 47th St., New Yrok City ...... , ...... 16,489.00 S. & V. Contr. Co., 489 Fifth Ave., New York City ...... 16,890.00 SelviI Const. Corp., 132 West 43rd St., New York City ...... 12,500.00 Silvestri Bros., Inc., 631 East Tremont Ave., Bronx ...... 13,840.00

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Resolved, That all the bids or proposals received by the Park Board, October 29, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erectin and completion of a Fieldhouse in Carl Schurz Park, Manhattan, together with all work incidental thereto, be rejected, the lowest bid being higher than the appropriation for the work. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the. date stipulated for the completion of contract No. 94308 with Thomas M. Blake, Inc., 640 West 34th Street, for Grain and Hay, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase June 5, 1929, be and the same is hereby extended until October 31, 1929, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Jamestown Metal Equip ment Co., Inc., 205 E. 42nd Street), received by the Park Board October 15, 1929, for furnishing all labor and installation of new cabinets and the altering and relocating of present specimen cabinets in the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the )lame be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Uctobe'r 29, 1929J 138

Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. On motion at 2 :50 P. M., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 139 [November 12, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, November 12, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissinoers Herrick. (President), Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals, which had been re ceived, pursuant to duly published advertisements, were opened and read as follows: Borough of Queens The General Improvement of Anawanda Park, Borough of Queens.

For the General Improvement of Anawanda Park, Borough of Queens.

Columbia Contr. Gottlieb Iron Independent Co., Wks., Inc., Joseph Pollactro, Fence Co., 2 Lafayette St.,63 N. Henry St., 4179 Park Ave., 418 Third Ave., Items and New York City Brooklyn, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Quantities ~~~~ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading, 150 cu. yds ...... $0.60 90.00 $1.75 $262.50 $1.20 $180.00 $2.00 $300.00 2. 8" vitro drain pipe, 520 lin. ft. 1.80 936.00 1.10 572.00 2.50 1,300.00 2.00 1,040.00 3. Catch basins,S. 45.00 225.00 80.00 400.00 70.00 350.00 60.00 300.00 4. Stone gutter, 400 lin. ft...... 0.65 260.00 1.00 400.00 0.30 120.00 0.75 300.00 5. Iron fence posts (ornamental),21 100.00 2,100.00 95.00 1,995.00 85.00 1,785.00 114.00 2,394.00 6. Iron fence (ornamental), 912 lin. ft...... 3.70 3,374.40 5.40 4,924.80 5.25 4,788.00 4.44 4,049.28 7. Iron gates, (ornamental), 4 ... 154.00 616.00 175.00 700.00 300.00 1,200.00236.00 944.00 8. 10' chain link fence, 200 lin. ft. 2.75 550.00 4.00 800.00 3.00 600.00 2.37 474.00 9. Deciduous trees, 100 ...... 27.50 2,750.00 20.00 2,000.00 35.00 3,500.00 37.00 3,700.00 $10,901.40 $12,054.30 $13,823.00 $13,501.28

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. By request, Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of the contract between this Department and Wm. D. Moore's Son, for the erection and completion of a Field House and Comfort Station in the American Playground, Borough of Brooklyn, dated December 11, 1928, be and the same hereby is extended six months from the expiration of the original contract time, as recommended by the Engineer, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request, Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Kovember 12, 1929] 140 \ Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of the contract between this Department and Wm. D. Moore's Son, for the erection and completion of a Field House and Comfort Station in Gravesend Playground, Borough of Brooklyn, dated November Zl, 1928, be and the same hereby is extended six months from the expiration of the original contract time, as recommended by the Engineer, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request, Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of the contract between this Department and Wm. D. Moore's Son, Assignee,. for the erection and completion of a Field House and Comfort Station at Williamsburg Playground, Borough of Brooklyn, dated November Zl, 1928, be and the same hereby is extended seventy (70) consecutive working days from the expiration of the original contract time as recommended by the Engineer, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and material necessary or required for the General Improvement of Anawanda Park, Borough of Queens, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board, November 12, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Wilmack Co., 149 Broad way New York City), for furnishing and delivering black steel pipe for the Depart ment of Parks, Borough of The Bronx, bids for which were received by the Depart ment of Purchase on October 31, 1929, be and the same is hereby accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the fonowing: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (M. F. Kelly Building Corp., 3851 Grand Central Terminal, New York City), for Contract No.1, being the erection and completion, so far as specified, of Power House and Service Building and connecting passages to connect the new Power House with the present buildings of the American Museum of Natural History for which bids were received by the Park Board, September 24, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Tri-Boro Eng. Corp., Chatham-Phenix Building, Long Island City), for Contract No.2, being the erection and completion, so far as specified, of the plumbing work, fixtures, gas piping, etc., for a Power House and Service Building and connecting passage to connect the new Power House with the present buildings of the American Museum of NaturaLHistory, for which bids were received by the Park Board, September 24, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the fonowing vote: Ayes~Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: , Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Gillis & Geoghegan, Inc., 537 West Broadway, New York City), for the steam boiler plant, coal conveyor, power piping and appurtenances, heating and ventilating apparatus, electric light and power plant, refrigerating machinery, etc., to complete Contract No.3, for a neW wing to be known as the Power and Service Building and a passage to connect this new wing with the present Power House of the American Museum of Natural History, for which bids were received by the Park Board, October 22, 1929, be forwarded to the Comp troller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. 141 [November 12, 1929

Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, 0'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 95360, be tween this Department and the East River Mill and Lumber Co., 425 East 92nd Street, New York City, for Lumber, bids for which were received by the Department of Pur chase, May 14, 1929, be and the same is hereby extended to November 30, 1929, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That permission is hereby accorded to the Secretary of the Park Board, Willis Holly, for a leave of absence to count upon his annual allowance of vacation time, beginning November 22, 1929, and not to exceed the time due on that allowance. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, 0'Rourke-4. After a general discussion of the subject, Commissioner Hennessy offered the following: Resolved, That the President of the Park Board, Commissioner Butler and the Landscape Architect be designated to represent the Department of Parks of the City of New York at the Annual Convention of Park Executives in Miami, Fla. In the event, however, that the President finds himself unable to go he may designate a mem ber of the Board as a substitute to go in his place. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Butler, 0'Rourke-4. On motion at 3:20 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. Noyember 19, 1929] 142

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, November 19, 1929 (Tuesday), 2:30 P. M. None of the Commissioners being present on account of a meeting of all the heads of departments called by the Mayor, at the City Hall at 2 :30 p. m., the Secretary an nounced the necessity of postponing the meeting until Tuesday, November 26, at 2:30 p. m. . Bids had, however, been received until 2 :30 p. m., as required by duly published advertisement. The Park Board, being designated for the duty of opening the bids, and having no power to delegate the d·uty to any subordinate, the Secretary directed that the bid box be sealed until the next meeting of the Park Board. The bid box was then sealed in the presence of a representative of the Comptroller and such bidders and representatives of bidders as were in attendance. The bids received were as follows:

1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the reconstruc tion of Parkside Avenue, including cement walks and concrete benches, from Park Circle to Flatbush A venue, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. Bidders Carbloc Paving Corp., Va rick Avenue and Stagg Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Cranford Co., 52 Ninth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn Alcatraz Asphalt Co., 407 Hamilton Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.

2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improve ment of widening the East Drive, Prospect Park, between the main entrance and Lin coln Road, including the Willink entrance, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. Bidders Cranford Co., 52 Ninth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn Alcatraz Asphalt Co., 407 Hamilton Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.

3. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection and completion of a Field house in Carl Schurz Park, Borough of Manhattan, to gether with all work incidental thereto. Bidder-s J. Rosenblum, 1001 East 167th Street, Bronx. N. Fass, 147 West 42nd Street, New York City. Silvestri Bros., Inc., 631 East Tremont Avenue, New York City. Selvil Construction Corp., 132 West 43rd Street, New Cork City.

4. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection and completion, including general construction, plumbing, heating and electric wiring. of a combined Comfort Station and Field House, located in James Lyons Park, The Bronx, together with all work incidental thereto. Bidders J. Rosenblum, 1001 East 167th Street, New York City. Katon Contr. Co., Inc., 2804 Third Avenue, Bronx, N. Y. N. Fass, 147 West 42nd Street, New York City. Silvestri Bros., Inc., 631 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, N. Y.

WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 143 [November 19, 1929

For the Reconstruction of Parkside Avenue:Including Cement Walks and Concrete Benches From Park Circle to Flatbush Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Alca- Carbloc Paving traz Asphalt Co., Corp., , 407 Hamilton Varick Ave. & Cranford Co., Ave., Stagg St., 52 Ninth St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Items Quantities ~ ~ ,.----J.--.. Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Catch basins ..... 9 $180.00 $1,620.00 $200.00 $1,800.00 $160.00 $1,440.00 2. 12" vitro drain pipe 200 lin. ft. 2.00 400.00 2.00 400.00 3.00 600.00 3. Manhole lowered. 1 40.00 40.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 4. Bluestone curb reset ...... 1,500 lin. ft. 1.50 2,250.00 1.60 2,400.00 2.50 3,750.00 5. New bluestone curb •.....•.•. 500 lin. ft. 2.10 1,050.00 2.75 1,375.00 3.SO 1,750.00 6. 6" Granite corners 205 lin. ft. 4.00 820.00 4.25 871.25 4.50 922.50 7. 8" Granite corners 205 lin. ft. 4.SO 922.50 5.25 1,076.25 5.50 1,127.50 8. Ned concrete curb 250 lin. ft. 0.90 225.00 1.00 25'0.00 1.00 25'0.00 9. N e· w bluestone header ...... 40 lin. ft. 1.25 SO.OO 1.50 60.00 I.SO 60.00 10. Cement walks .. .40,500 sq. ft. 0.25 10,125.00 0.32 12,960.00 0.30 12,150.00 11. Concrete foundation ...... 2,800 cu. yds. 7.00 19,600.00 7040 20,720.00 7.25 20,300.00 12. Asphalt pavementl7,000 sq. yds. 1.67 28,390.00 1.89 32,130.00 1.80 30,600.00 13. Pavement relaid.. 100 sq. yds. 1.00 100.00 2.00 200.00 3.00 300.00 14. Concrete benches. 31 55.00 1,705.00 65.00 2,015.00 60.00 1,860.00 IS. Removal of trees. 5 25.00 125.00 20.00 100.00 25.00 125.00 16. Trees ...... 29 35.00 1,015.00 35.00 1,015.00 90.00 2,610.00 17. Sodding ...... 44,300 sq. ft. 0.05 2,215.00 0.055 2,436.50 0.06 2,658.00 $70,652.50 $79,834.00 $80,518.00

For Widening the East Drive, Prospect Park, Between Main Entrance and Lincoln Road, Including the Willink Entrance, Borough of Brooklyn.

Bklyn Alcatraz Asphalt Co., Cranford Co., 407 Hamilton Ave. 52 Ninth St., Brooklyn Brooklyn Items Quantities , A , , A , Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading .... " 1,800 cu. yds. $1.40 $2,520.00 $1.35 $2,430.00 2. 8" Vitro drain pipe ...... 140 lin. ft lAO 196.00 2.50 350.00 3. 12" Vitro drain pipe ...... " 1,750 lin. ft. 2.00 3,500.00 3.00 5,250.00 4. Road basins ...... 39 180.00 7,020.00 160.00 6,240.00 5. Concrete curb ...... 12,100 lin. ft. 0.95 11,495.00 0.95 11,495.00 6. Concrete foundation ...... 2,017 cu. yds. 9.00 18,153.00' 7.70 15,530.90 7. Asphalt pavement ...... 12,100 sq. yds. 1.75 21,175.00 lAO 16,940.00 8. Trees removed (6" Diam).. 36 15.00 540,00 25.00 900.00 9. Trees removed (7" to 16"). 49 25.00 1,225.00 25.00 1,225.00 10. Trees removed (16" or over) 15 50.00 750.00 25.00 375.00 11. Top soil ..... ; ...... 500 cu. yds. 1.50 7SO.00 2.50 1,250.00 12. Sodding ...... •...... • 24,000 sq. ft. 0.06 1,440.00 0.06 1,440.00 $68,764.00 $63,425.90 November 19, 1929] 144

For the Erection and Completion of a Field House in Carl Schurz Park, Borough of Manhattan, November 19, 1929.

Bidders Amount N. Fass, 147 West 42d St., N. Y. C ...... $13,299.00 J. Rosenblum, 1001 East 167th St., Bronx ...... 14,200.00 Selvil Con st. Corp., 132 West 43d St., N. Y. C ...... 12,800.00 Silvestri Bros. Inc., 631 East Tremont Ave., Bronx ...... 12,298.00

For the Erection and Completion including general construction, plumbing, heating and electric wiring of a combined Comfort Station and Fieldhouse in James Lyons Park, Borough of the Bronx, November 19, 1929.

Bidders Amount N. Fass, 147 West 42d St., N. Y. C ...... $12,500.00 Katon Constr. Co., Inc., 2804 Third Ave., N. Y. C ...... 12,397.00 J. Rosenblum, 1001 East 167th St., N. Y. C ...... 14,550.00 Silvestri Bros., Inc., 631 East Tremont Ave., Bronx ...... 13,395.00 145 IN ovember 26, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, November 26, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick, President; Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened, and all the bids or proposals, which had been received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows:

Borough of Brooklyn. 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the embellish ment of the East Drive, Prospect Park, from Grand Army Plaza to Lincoln Road, in cluding the Will ink entrance to prospect Park, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. (Bid withdrawn). Borough of Queens. 2. For the restoration of Rigdewood Reservoir Areas, Borough of Queens. 3. For the General Improvement of Elmhurst Memorial Park, Borough of Queens. 4. For surfacing the bottom of Pond in Bowne Park, Borough of Queens.

For Surfacing the Bottom of the Pond in Bowne Park

7,350 Sq. Y ds. Bidders Unit Price Amount

Walter Benson, 35-52 162nd St., Flushing, N. Y ...... $0.68 $4,998.00 Alfonse Bizzigatti, 104-37 47th Ave., Corona, N. Y ...... 0.58 4,263.00 William A. Capereli, 69 North 13th St., Flushing, N. Y ...... 0.57 4,189.50 Tony Di Roma, 10 West Fordham Road, Bronx ...... 0.20 1,470.00 Peter K. Kelly Contr. Corp., 60-09 Woodside Ave., Wood- side, L. I...... 0.52 3,822.00 Joseph Palladino, Inc., 4179 Park Ave., Bronx ...... 0.625 4,593.75 Peace Bros., Inc., 57 N. Lawrence St., Flushing, N. Y ...... 0.49 3,601.50 Welsh Bros. Cont. Co., Inc., 35 Purvis St., L. I. C...... 0.90 6,615.00 WiI'liamsbridge Contr. Co., 740 Williamsbridge Road ..... ; .. . 0.809 5,946.15 November 26, 1929] 146

For the Restoration of Ridgewood Reservoir

Brugel Contr. Fleming & Shep Co., Inc. Tony Di Roma pard Co., Inc. 1154 Cypress Ave. 10 W. Fordham Rd. 116 Broad St. Brooklyn, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. N.Y.C. Items and Quantities r--~'---~\ ~ I~----''---_____ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading, 9,000 sq. yds ...... $0.12 $1,080.00 $0.10 $900.00 $0.25 $2,250.00 2. 4" Vitro drain, 70 lin. ft.. .. . 0.60 42.00 1.00 70.00 1.00 70.00 3. Catch basins, 16 ...... 45.00 720.00 100.00 1,600.00 60.00 960.00 4. Stone gutter, 200 lin; ft. ... . 0.33 66.00 2.00 400.00 1.00 200.00 5. Top soil, 1,420 cu. yds ...... 1.70 2,414.00 3.00 4,260.00 2.85 4,047.00 6. Sodding, 130,000 sq. ft...... 0.047 6,110.00 0.05 6,500.00 0.055 7,150.00 $10,432.00 $13,730.00 $14,677.00

For the General Improvement of Elmhurst

Booth Const. Co., Columbia Contr. Tony Di Roma Inc. Co. 10 West Ford- 125 Court St. 2 Lafayette St. ham Road Brooklyn, N. Y. N.Y.C. Bronx, N. Y. A A Items and Quantities \ ~, \ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Regulating and grading, 400 cu. yds ...... $1.00 $400.00 $1.50 $600.00 $1.00 $400.00 6" Vitro pipe, 33 lin. ft ...... 1.50 49.50 3.00 99.00 1.00 33.00 4" Vitro pipe, 33 lin. ft ...... 1.25 41.25 1.80 59.40 0.59 19.47 I" Lead service, 2 lin. ft ...... 2.45 127.40 2.50 130.00 1.00 52.00 1%" Galv. W.I. pipe, 370 lin. ft. 0.90 333.00 1.60 592.00 1.00 370.00 Drinking fountain base, 1 ...... 125.00 125.00 35.00 35.00 30.00 30.00 Concrete sidewalk, 12,850 sq. ft. 0.25 3,212.50 0.27 3,469.50 0.27 3,469.50 Reinforced concrete curb, 212 lin. ft...... 1.15 243.80 1.00 212.00 1.10 233.20 Flag pole, 1 ...... 750.00 750.00 650.00 650.00 500.00 500.00 Iron fence, 665 lin. ft...... 5.00 3,325.00 4.00 2,660.00 5.00 3,325.00 Fence posts, 21...... 25.00 525.00 99.00 2,079.00 60.00 1,260.00 Iron gates, 4 ...... 175.00 700.00 154.00 616.00 250.00 1,000.00 Trees, 22 ...... 27.50 605.00 27.50 605.00 35.00 770.00 Shrubs, 244 ...... 0.70 170.80 1.50 366.00 1.50 366.00 Top soil, 350 cu. yds ...... 2.50 875.00 2.50 875.00 2.50 875.00 Sodding, 23,991 sq. ft...... 0.045 1,079.60 0.045 1,079.60 0.04 959.64 $12,562.85 $14,127.50 $13,662.81

There being no objection, the President directed that the re!lding of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, (Equipment Supply Co., 51 Madison Avenue, New York City), for furnishing and delivering steel pamphlet cases to the American Museum of Natural History, for which bids were received by the De partment of Purchase on July 23d, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the foltowing vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of contract No. 94315 with Abraham M. Goldsmith, for construction of coping, etc., concrete walt surrounding 147 [ November 26, 1929

Areas in Highland Park, Borough of Queens.

Peter K. Kelly Cont. Corp. Joseph Palladino, Welsh Bros. 60-09 Woodside Inc. William Probeck John Strang Cont. Co., Inc. Ave., 4179 Park Ave. 7017 72d Place 32-28 Jordan St. 35 Purvis St. Woodside, L. I. Bronx, N. Y. Glendale, L. I. Bayside, N. Y. L. I. C. , A ,~, A ,~ r""--~''---....., Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount

$0.24 $2,160.00 $0.16 $1,440.00 $0.05 $450.00 $0.15 $1,350.00 $0.25 $2,250.00 . 1.00 70.00 2.50 175.00 1.00 70.00 0.50 35.00 2.00 140.00 48.00 768.00 65.00 1,040.00 30.00 480.00 25.00 400.00 50.00 800.00 0.40 80.00 0.55 110.00 0.25 50.00 0.45 90.00 1.00 200.00 2.45 3,479.00 2.50 3,550.00 2.25 3,195.00 2.50 3,550.00 2.49 3,535.80 0.05 6,500.00 0.06 7,800.00 0.04 5,200.00 0.045 5,850.00 0.05 6,500.00 $13,057.00 $14,105.00 $9,445.00 $11,275.00 $13,425.80

Memorial Park, Borough of Queens.

Gottlieb Iron Works, Inc., Joseph Palladino, Inc. Welsh Bros. Cont. Co., 63 No. Henry St. 4179 Park Ave. Inc., 35 Purvis St. Brooklyn, N. Y. Bronx, N. Y. L. 1. C.

Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount

$1.98 $792.00 $1.50 $600.00 $1.00 $400.00 2.05 67.65 2.50 82.50 2.00 66.00 2.05 67.65 2.50 82.50 2.00 66.00 3.50 182.00 3.00 156.00 1.50 78.00 1.35 499.50 1.75 647.50 0.50 185.00 80.00 SO.OO 25.00 25.00 100.00 100.00 0.31 3,983.50 0.26 3,341.00 0.30 3,855.00 1.95 413.40 1.50 318.00 1.00 212.00 650.00 650.00 509.70 509.70 550.00 550.00 4.25 2,826.25 4.90 3,258.50 4.75 3,158.75 90.00 1,890.00 74.80 1,570.80 115.00 2,415.00 180.00 720.00 275.00 1,100.00 225.00 900.00 27.50 605.00 30.40 668.80 25.00 550.00 0.98 239.12 1.10 268.40 4.00 976.00 1.90 665.00 2.50 875.00 2.50 875.00 0.055 1,319.51 0.07 1,679.37 0.05 1,199.55 $15,000.58 $15,183.07 $15,586.30

Conservatory Lake, for which bids were received by the Park Board June 18, 1929, be and the same is hereby exte·nded thirty additional working days, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board September 24, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improvement of Unnamed Playground No.8, at Bay Parkway, Avenue P., West 12th Street and Bay Ridge Parkway, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when November 26, 1929] 148 so approved, that a contract for the same be entered into, and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board November 19, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the reconstruction of Parkside Avenue, including cement walks and concrete benches, from Park Circle to Flatbush A venue, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into, and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board November 19, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improvement of widening the East Drive, Prospect Park, between the main en trance and Lincoln Road, including the Willink entrance, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sure ties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Hennessy, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-5. On motion at 3 :15 P. M., the Board adjourned. H. FERRIER. Acting Secretary, Park Board. 149 [December 3, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, December 3, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Browne, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals which had been re ceived, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows:

Borough of The Bronx For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for furnishing and erecti·ng precast concrete benches in Joyce Kilmer Park and McComb's Dam Park Ex tension, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto. December 3, 1929] ISO

For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for furnishing and erect Extension, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of

Albany Stone Reno vating & Preserving Works., Joseph D'Ambrosio, 469 E. 14Sth St., 469 E. 14Sth St., Bronx Bronx Items Quantities r---__~A~ ______~ A Price Amount Price Amount Benches in Joyce Kilmer Park ... : ...... 64 $4,160.00 $S2.90 $3,38S.60 Benches in Macomb's Dam Park Ex...... 64 3,456.00 53.90 3,449.60 $7,616.00 $6,835.2'1

For Furnishing and Erecting Precast Concrete Benches in Joyce Kilmer

Joseph Palladino, Inc. Marble Hill Studios, 4179 Park Ave., 3825 Corlear Ave., Bronx Bronx Items Quantities Price Amount Price Amount Benches in Joyce Kilmer Park ...... 64 $43.00 $2,752.00 $55.00 $3,520.00 Benches in MaComb's Dam Park Ex...... 54 43.00 2,752.00 57.00 3,648.00 $5,504.00 $7,168.00

There being 110 objection. the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (J. A. Fay & Egan Com pany, Robertson Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio), for furnishing and delivering One 6" Four Sided Ball Bearing Moulding Machine to the Department of Parks, Manhattan, for which bids were received hv the Department of Purchase on November 14. 1929. be accepted. Which was adopted bv the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for the completion of contract No. 94411 with D. J. Singleton for furnishing playground equipment for playgrounds, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase June 15, 1929, be and the same is hereby extended to Decmber 15, 1929, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the president of the Park Board be authorized to sign a modified provision in the contract for George B. Spearin, Inc., Contractor, for the construction of a crib bulkhead at Faber Park, Fort Richmond, Staten Island, prepared by the Corpo ration Counsel. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes:-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. 151 [December 3, 1929 ing precast concrete benches in Joyce Kilmer Park and Macomb's Dam Park New York, together with all work incidental thereto.

A. M. Goldsmith; Anthony Capasso Columbia Contr. Co., 2511 Grand Central 4121 Gunther Ave., 2 Lafayette St., Terminal, Bronx N.Y.C. N.Y. C. A A A Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount

$56.80 $3,635.20 $60.33 $3,861.12 $53.80 $3,443.20 56.80 3,635.20 54.33 3,477.12 53.80 3,443.20 $7,270.40 $7,338.24 $5,504.00

Park and Macomb's Dam Park Extension, Borough of The Bronx;

Riverdale Garden Nicholas J. Mascio, Londino-De Lellis Studio, 2134 Arthur Ave., Cast Stone Co., 5680 Riverdale Ave., Bronx 3621 Provost Ave., Bronx A A A Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount

$40.00 $2,560.00 $57.75 $3,696.00 $57.10 $3,654.00 40.00 2,560.00 57.75 3,696.00 55.10 3,526.40 $5.120.00 $7,392.00 $7,180.00

Commissioner Butler submitted the following communication which was read by the Secretary: "CITY OF NEW YORK LAW DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL ARTHUR]. W. HILLY, Corporation Counsel. (50968) New York, December 3, 1929. HON. JAMES BUTLER, Commissioner of Parks, Borough of Queens. SIR: I am in receipt of your communication dated December 3, 1929, which reads as follows: On Tuesday, Nov. 26th, 1929, bids were opened by the Park Board, City of New York, furnishing of all materials necessary or required for surfacing the bottom of the pond in Bowne Park, Borough of Queens. The work called for one item-seventy-three hundred and fifty square yards of gravel surfacing six (6) inches in thickness-and the bid was a price for fur nishing and spreading gravel as specified per square yard. The low bidder was Tony Di Roma of 10 West Fordham Road, Bronx, at twenty cents per square yard, amounting to fourteen hundred and seventy dollars, as shown on the tabulation sheet. Mr. Di Roma evidently miscalculated, as set forth in the accompanying affidavit. It is necessary to expedite this work as Bowne Park is one of the skating centers of Flushing. The pond is at present practically dryas no water his· been December 3, 1929] 152

turned into it since the recent completion of the new rubble stone shore walls and as the bottom of the pond is below the sewer outlet the gravel surfacing should be placed before flooding, otherwise the pond will have to be pumped dry again in order to place the surfacing on the bottom, which would be reflected in a higher price per square yard for the work. I am anxious to hurry this work along and in view of the foregoing facts and the little time left before the skati~g season I would like to avoid re-advertising. Your opinion as to the advisability of awarding the work to the next lowest bidder will be greatly appreciated. I n reply thereto I hereby advise you that if from the facts set forth in the affi davit of Tony Di Roma sworn to on December 2d, 1929, and the prites bid by the other eight bidders for said contract, which prices range from Forty-nine cents bid per square yard by Peace Bros., Inc., to ninety cents per square yard bid by Welsh Bros. Contract ing Co., Inc., the Park Board is of the opinion that Tony Di Roma made an honest mistake due to miscalculation and that the next lowest price bid of forty-nine cents per square yard is reasonable, the Park Board may permit Tony Di Roma to withdraw his bid and award contract to the next lowest bidder, or the Board may reject all bids and re-advertise for bids. The advisability of taking either action must be determined by the Park Board. The affidavit submitted by Tony Di Roma should be filed in the office of the Comptroller. Inclosed herewith are returned to you the aforesaid affidavit, tabulation of bids submitted for the aforesaid contract. Truly your, (Signed) CHARLES HOROWITZ, Corporation Counse!." (Enclosures) . STATE OF NEW YORK } COUNTY OF NEW YORK 55: TONY DI ROMA, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he resides at 10 West Fordham Road in the Borough of Bronx, City of New York. That on the 26th day of November 1929 he submitted a bid for surfacing the bottom of the pond in Bowne Park, Borough of Queens, to the Department of Parks of the City of New York. The bid was required to be submitted upon the basis of price per square yard of gravel six inches in thickness, for 7,350 square yards gravel six inches in thickness. That deponent at tempted to figure out the number of cubic yards of gravel that would be required to cover said area with a six inch layer six inches in thickness, and made an error in figur ing the number of cubic yards required to perform the work called for by the specifica tions. That the cost of the gravel is $3.25 per cubic yards and the price of 20 cents per square yard bid does not cover the cost of the gravel. I therefore ask to be released from the bid submitted. TONY DI ROMA, Bidder. HUGH H. SENIOR, Notary Public, New York County, Notary Public, Bronx County, County Clerk No. 78, Certificate filed, New York County, N. Y. County Clerk's No. 1964, My term expires March.

Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the contract for which bids were received by the Park Board No vember 26, 1929, for surfacting the bottom of the pond in Bowne Park, Borough of Queens, be awarded to Peace Bros., the second lowest bidder, due to the fact that the lowest formal bidder, Tony Di Roma, made an honest mistake due to miscalculation, and desired release, and the next low bid of 49c per sq. ft. is reasonable. This award to Peace Bros. is desired upon advice of the Corporation Counsel, speed upon the work being necessary. The contract to be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that contract for the same be signed and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted bv the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, 0'Rourke-4. On motion at 3 :15 P. M., the Board adjourned. Acting Secretary, Park Board. 153 [December 10, 1929

PARK BOARD.

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, December 10, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick, (President) Browne, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals received, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of Brooklyn. 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the repaving of North Traffic Road of Eastern Parkway-,- between Plaza Street and Wash ington Avenue and the South Traffic Road between Washington Avenue and Bedford Ave., Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work inCIdental thereto. 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the construc tion of exterior and interior fences, top-soiling and landscaping planting areas at Seaside Park, Ocean Parkway, Coney Island Concourse, W. 5th Street and Sea Breeze Ave., Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. 3. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the construc tion of playgrounds in Bushwick Park and playground, Knickerbocker Avenue, Starr Street, Irving Avenue, and Suydam Street, Borough of Brooklyn, to gether with all work incidental thereto. 4. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection of paddocks in Prospect Park Zoo, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. 5. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for restoring a portion of Fort Greene Park, Myrtle Avenue, Washington Park, DeKalb Ave nue and St. Edwards Street, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work inci dental thereto. 6. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improve ment of walks at Westerly End of Highland Park, Jamaica Avenue and High land Boulevard, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. Borou[lh of The Bronx. 7. For furnishing all labor and mat'erials necessary or required for the repaving of a portion of Bronx River Parkway Drive, The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto.

For the Repaving of the North Traffic Road of Eastern Parkway between Plaza Street and Washington Avenue and the South Traffic Road between Washington Avenue and Bedford Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn, December 10, 1929. Brooklyn Alcatraz Asphalt Co., Cranford Co., 407 Hamilton Ave., 52 Ninth St., Brooklyn Brooklyn A A Items Quantities I \ I \ Price Amount Price Amount 1. Sheet asphalt .... " .. 14,650 sq. yds. $1.63 $23,870.50 $1.85 $27,102.50 2. Concrete foundation . 2,440 cu. yds. 7.00 17,080.00 7.00 17,080.00 3. Resetting Blue stone 7,200 cu. yds. 1.55 11,160.00 1.50 10,800.00 curb ...... 4. New Blue stone curb. 300 lin. ft. 2.65 795.00 2.50 750.00 5. Catch basins ...... 3 185.00 555.00 160.00 480.00 S. Cement walks ...... 4,000 sq. ft. 0.25 1,000.00 0.28 1,120.00 $54,469.50 $57,332.50 December 10, 1929] 154

For the construction of exterior and interior fences, top soiling and landscaping plant Street and Sea Breeze A venue, Borough

Booth Const. Co., Inc., 125 Court St., Brooklyn Items Quantities ~ __..,..)A~ __....., Price Amount l. Reset Picket fence ...... 2,200 lin. ft. $5.80 $12,760.00 2. New Pipe rail fence ...... •.. 4,000 lin. ft. l.87 7,480.00 3. Restore Lawn Areas ...... 300,00 sq. ft. 0.09 27,000.00 4. Cement walks ...... 300 sq. ft. 0.28 84.00 5. New tile walks ...... 3,000 sq. ft. .53 1,590.00 6. 4" Chain link fence ...... 550 lin. ft. 1.10 605.00 7. Playground surfacing ...... 1,000 sq. yds. 0.65 650.00 8. New trees ...... 20 33.00 660.00 9. New shrubs ...... Lump sum 660.00 10. Sod ...... 5,000 sq. ft. 0.05 250.00 $51,739.00

For restoring a portion of Fort Greene Park, Mrytle Avenue, Washington Park, De Kalb Avenue and St. Edwards Street, Borough of Brooklyn, December 10, 1929. Tony Di Roma, Ross Galvanizing William J. Zart 10 West Ford Works, mann, ham Road, 385-389 Kent Ave. 189 Montague St., Bronx BrooklynA____ --, Brooklyn Items and Quantities A A , Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Field basins, 3 ...... $100.00 $300.00 $90,00 $270.00 $125.00 $375.00 2. 8" Vitro pipe drain, 100 lin. ft...... 1.00 100.00 l.20 120.00 1.50 150.00 3. 12" Vitro pipe drain, 300 lin. ft...... 2.00 600.00 1.40 420.00 2.00 600.00 4. Resurfacing walks, 40,- 000 sq. ft...... 0.30 12,000.00 0.15 6,000.00 0.17 6,800.00 5. Water supply system, Lump sum ...... 2,500.00 6,000.00 2,400.00 6. Repair pipe rail fence, Lump sum ...... 2,500.00 480.00 1,800.00 7. Pipe rail fence, 2,000 lin. ft...... 1.70 3,400.00 0.85 1,700.00 1.40 2,800.00 8. 10' Chain link fence, 650 lin. ft...... 5.00 3,250.00 3.59 2,333.50 3.00 1,950.00 9. Tennis courts, 4,000 sq. yds ...... 2.70 10,800.00 2.90 11,600.00 2.80 11,200.00 10. Trees treated, 300 ...... 20.00 6,000.00 13.00 3,900.00 12.00 3,600.00 11. Shrubs Lump sum ...... 3,000.00 2,300.00 1,800.00 12. Lawn areas restored, 370,000 sq. ft...... 0.05 18,500.00 0.035 12,950.00 0.05 18,500.00 13. Sod, 20,000 sq. ft...... 0.04 800.00 0.05 1,000.00 0.06 1,200.00 $63,750.00 $49,073.50 $53,175.00

For the Erection of Paddocks in Prospect Park Zoo, Borough of Brooklyn, December, 10, 1929. Bidders Amount Balaban-Gordon Co., Inc., 116 West 39th St., N. Y. Coo ...... $11,622.00 N. Fass, 147 West 42d St., N. Y. C...... 9,300.00 !:. A. Regan Const. Corp., 1008 East 4th St., Brooklyn...... 8,140.00 155 [December 10, 1929 ing areas, at Seaside Park, Ocean Parkway, Coney Island Concourse, West 5th of Brooklyn, December 10, 1929.

Columbia Contr. Co., Tony Di Roma, Paul J. Hand Co., Inc. 2 Lafayette St., 10 West Fordham Rd., 510 Smith St., N.Y. C. Bronx Brooklyn , A , , A , , A , Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount $3.50 $7,700.00 $3.50 $7,700.00 $2.00 $4,400.00 1.35 5,400.00 1.70 6,800.00 1.10 4,440.00 0.08 24,000.00 0.05 15,000.00 0.04 12,000.00 0.25 75.00 0.30 90.00 0.40 120.00 0.49 1,470.00 0.45 1,350.00 0.52 1,560.00 1.00 550.00 3.50 1,925.00 1.13 621.50 1.40 1,400.00 0.20 200.00 0.35 350.00 25.00 500.00 25.00 500.00 30.00 600.00 650.00 700.00 1,500.00 0.04 200.00 0.04 200.00 0.05 250.00 $41,945.00 $34,465.00 $25,801.50

For the complete development of Bushwick Park and Playground, Knickerbocker Ave nue, Starr Street, Irving Avenue and Suydam Street, Borough of Brooklyn, De cember 10, 1929. Booth Constr. Tony Di Roma, Paul J. Hand & Co., Inc., 10 West Ford Co., Inc., 125 Court St., ham Road, 510 Smith St., Brooklyn Bronx Brooklyn Items and Quantities ,----A---,. ,----A---,. ~ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Regulating and grading, 1,200 cu. yds ...... $1.25 $1,500.00 $1.00 $1,200.00 $1.25 $1,500.00 2. Field basins, 2...... • . .. 1.25 250.00 1.00 200.00 1.50 300.00 3. 10" Vitro pipe, 400 lin. ft. 5.25 2,100.00 1.00 400.00 2.60 1,040.00 4. 4' Chain Link fence, 1,400 lin. ft...... •.. 1.15 1,610.00 4.00 5,600.00 1.20 1,680.00 5. Repairs pipe rail fence, Lump sum ...... 3,500.00 3,000.00 1,600.00 6. Cement walk, 2,000 sq. ft. 0.27 540.00 0.30 600.00 0.30 600.00 7. Playground surfacing, 5,- 0.70 3.500.00 0.25 1,250.00 0.42 2,100.00 000 sq. yds ...... •. 8. Shrubs, 2,000 ...... 1.32 2,640.00 1.25 2,500.00 0.60 1,200.00 $15,640.00 $14,750.00 $10,020.00

For the Repairing of a portion of Bronx River Parkway Drive, Borough of The Bronx, December 10, 1929. Charles D. Beck- Brusstar Const. The Asphalt with, Inc., Co., Inc., Const. Co., Seneca Ave. & E. 1515t St., & N. Y.c. Bronx River, Harlem River 208 Broadway Bronx Bronx A A , I , . , Items and Quantities I Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Excavation, 340 cu. yds ... $3.00 $1,020.00 $0.85 $289.00 $1.00 $340.00 2. Concrete, 100 cu. yds ..... 9.00 900.00 0.01 1.00 7.00 700.00 3. 12" C. I.drain pipe, 50 lin. ft· ..... '" ...... 5.00 250.00 4.50 225.00 2.00 100.00 4. Sheet asphalt, 4,100 sq. yds...... 1.50 6,150.00 1.28 5,248.00 1.47 6,027.00 $8,320.00 $5,763.00 $7,167.00 December 10, 1929] 156

For the Improvement of Walk at Westerly End of Highland Park, Jamaica Avenue and Highland Boulevard, Borough of Brooklyn, December 10, 1929.

Alfred Di Gero- Tony Di Roma, N. Gagliardo & nimo, 10 West Ford- Son, 2086 East 2d St., ham Road, 128 Clinton Ave., Brooklyn Bronx Brooklyn A A A Items and Quantities / \ \ Price Amount Price Amount Price Amount 1. Cement walk, 4,800 sq. ft. $0.29 $1,392.00 $0.30 $1,440.00 $0.35 $1,680.00 2. Walk basins, new, 8 ....•. 75.00 600.00 200.00 1,600.00 250.00 2,000.00 3. Walk basins, rebuilt, 1. .. 20.00 20.00 100.00 100.00 150.00 150.00 4. 10" Vitro pipe drain, 220 lin. ft...... 3.0Q 660.00 1.00 220.00 5.00 1,100.00 5. Cleaning sewer, Lump sum ...... 100.00 100.00 500.00 500.00 300.00 300.00 $2,772.00 $3,860.00 $5,230.00

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. By request, Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for completion of deliveries in Contract No. 94001, with TONY Dr ROMA, 10 West Fordham Road, The Bronx, for furnishing and delivering Top Soil for Department of Parks, Bronx, bids for which were re ceived by the Department of Purchase Feb. 19th, 1929, be and the same is hereby further extended to December 1st, 1929, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request, Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That all the bids or proposal received by the Park Board December 3, 1929, for furnishing all labor and erecting precast concrete benches in Joyce Kilmer Park and McComb's Dam Park Extension, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together will all work incidental thereto, be rejected, it being deemed for the interest of the City so to do. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. By request, Commissioner O'Rourke offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the repaving of a portion of Bronx River Parkway Drive, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board December 10, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the Presi dent for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. The consideration of these resolutions was followed by discussions of general park matters and at 3 P. M. the Board meeting merged with that of the Metropolitan Park Conference composed of officials of the State Council of Parks, County Parks, Officials, representatives of the Interstate Palisade Park Commission and various civic organi zations concerned with park and recreation work. This meeting lasted until 5' P. M. Its minutes are kept separately. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board: 157 [December 17, 1929

PARK BOARD.

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, December 17, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick, (President) Browne, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals which had been re ceived, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of The Bronx. l. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the construc tion of a new flying cage in the New York Zoological Park, in the Borough of The Bronx, in the City of New York, together with all work incidental thereto. Borough of Brooklyn. 2. For furnishing all labor and materials nessecary or required for the construc tion of concrete benches no Ocean Parkway Cycle Path, Park Circle to Avenue U, and on Eastern Parkway, from Grand Army Plaza to Ralph Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto.

For the construction of a new Flying Cage in the New York Zoological Park, Borough of The Bronx.

Davis and East- Independent Plohr Iron Vulcan Rail & ern Co., Inc., Fence Co., Inc., Works, Inc., ronst. Co., 110 W. 40th St., 418 3d Ave., 538 Craven St., Grand St., N. Y. C. Brooklyn Bronx Maspeth, L. L. Items ~~~~ Amount Amount Amount Amount A. With copper bearing steel wire ...... $21,418.00 $18,634.00 $21,615.00 $24,400.00 B. With copper covered steel wire ...... $23,618.00 $19,613.00 $23,167.00 $25,900.00

For the Construction of Concrete Benches on Ocean Park Cycle Path from Park Circle to Avenue U and on Eastern Parkway from Grand Army Plaza to Ralph Ave nue, Borough of Brooklyn.

Unit Price, Bidders 300 Benches Amount Ambrose Concrete Const. Co., 182 Navy St., Brooklyn ...... $55.00 $16,500.00 Bay Ridge Cast Stone Co., Inc., 728-34 64th St., Brooklyn..... 60.50 18,150.00 Blank Contr. Supply Co., 1520 Ocean Ave., Brooklyn...... 59.40 17,820.00 Columbia Constr. Co., 2 Lafayette St., N. Y. Coo ...... 17,409.00 Abraham Goldsmith, 2511 Grand Centro Term. Bldg., N. Y. Coo. 52.40 15,720.00 M. J. Grant, 215 Montague St., Brooklyn...... 49.00 14,700.00 Wm. D. Moore's Son, 554 67th St., Brooklyn...... 49.00 14,700.00 Joseph Palladino, Inc., Park Ave., Bronx...... 89.33 26,799.00

There being rio objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick, on behalf of the Park Department, The Bronx, offered the following: Decembe.r 17, 1929] 158

Resolved That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Geo. N. Reinhardt & Co., 945 Cortlandt Avenue, Bronx, New York City), for furnishing an~ delivering Forage to the Department of Parks, Borough of The Bronx, bids for whl(:h were re ceived by the Department of Purchase on December 6, 1929, be and the same IS accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke--4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the date stipulated for furnishing and delivering 30 Tons of Bone Meal (Contract No. 94008), between this Department and the Ray-Mont Products Co., Inc., 137 West 25th Street, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase, June 5, 1929, be and the same is hereby extended to October 30, 1929, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke--4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Thomas M. Blake, Inc., 640 West 34th Street, New York City), for furnishing and delivering Forage to the Department of Parks, Manhattan, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase on December 6, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke--4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Gotham Tissue Cor poration, 302 Locust Avenue, New York City), for furnishing and delivering Toilet Paper to the Department of Parks, Manhattan, for which bids were received by the Department of Purchase on December 9, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke--4. Commissioner Browne offered the foUowing: Resolved, That all the bids or proposals received on December 17, 1929, for fur nishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the construction of concrete benches on Ocean Parkway Cycle Path, Park Circle to Avenue U, and on Eastern Parkway from Grand Army Plaza to Ralph Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn, together with aU work incidental thereto, be and the same hereby are rejected, it being deemed for the interest of the City so to do. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke--4. Commissioner Browne offered the foUowing: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board, December 10, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the repaving of North Traffic Road of Eastern Parkway between Plaza Street and Washington Avenue and the South Traffic Road between Washington Avenue and Bedford Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn, together with aU work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so' approved, that a contract for the same be entered into, and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke--4. Commissioner Browne offered the foUowing: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board, December 10, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the construction of exterior and interior fences, top-soiling, and landscaping plant ing areas at Seaside Park, Ocean Parkway, Coney Island Concourse, West 5th Street, and Sea Breeze A venue, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke--4. Commissioner Browne offered the foUowing: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board, December 10, 1929, for furnishing aU labor and materials necessary or required for construction of playgrounds in Bushwick Park and playground, Knickerbocker Avenue, Starr Street, Irving Avenue and Suydam Street, Borough of Brooklyn to gether with aU work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the ComptroUer for app;oval 159 [December 17, 1929 of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board, December 10, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection of paddocks in Prospect Park Zoo, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board, December 10, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for restoring a portion of Fort Greene Park, Myrtle Avenue, Washington Park, DeKalb Avenue, and St. Edwards Street, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work inci dental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, 'received by the Park Board, December 10, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the improvement of walks at Westerly end of Highland Park, Jamaica Avenue and Highland Boulevard, Borough of Brooklyn, together with alI work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Butler offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 90810 be tween this Department (Queens), and Connor Bros., for the completion of Richmond Hill entrance including Jackson Pond improvement, Forest Park, including regulating and grading concrete waIl, walks, water supply and drainage, bids for which were received by the Park Board, October 9, 1928, be and the same hereby are extended twenty-five (25) consecutive working days, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractors. Which was adopted by the foIlowing vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Butler offered the foIlowing: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of Contract No. 95099 be tween this Department (Queens), and Peter K. Kelly for restoring park areas adjoining road from Golf house to Myrtle Avenue, Forest Park, including regulating and grading concrete curb, top soiling and sodding bids for which were received by the Park Board, July 9, 1929, be and the same hereby are extended twelve consecutive working days, the reasons for the delay being beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the foIlowing vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Butler offered the foIlowing: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the General Improvement of Elmhurst Mem orial Park, Borough of Queens, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were received by the Park Board, November 26, 1929, be forwarded to the Comp troIler for approval of sureties and when so approved that contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the foIlowing vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Butler offered the foIlowing: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the restoration of the Ridgewood Reservoir areas in Highland Park, Borough of Queens, together with all work incidental thereto, December 17, 1929] 160

for which bids were received by the Park Board, November 26, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and that when so approved a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. On motion at 3 :30 p. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 161 [December 24, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, December 24, 1929, 2 :30 P. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Browne, Butler. A representative of the Comptroller being present, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals, which had been re ceived, pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read as follows: Borough of Brooklyn 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection of one double hand ball court, each in Fort Greene Park and Betsy Head Playground, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. 2. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required in the erection and completion of an elephant house at Prospect Park, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto.

For the Erection of One Double Handball Court Each in Fort Greene Park and Betsy Head Playground, Borough of Brooklyn.

Unit price Bidders 2 Courts Amount J. Braun Co., 359 82nd St., Brooklyn ...... $850.00 $1,700.00 Joseph L. Brel1nan, 1461 University Ave., Bronx ...... 1,441.00 2,882.00 Cavanagh Contr. Co., 27 So. 22nd St., Flushing, L. 1...... 938.00 1,876.00 Alfred' Di Geronimo, 2086 East 2nd St., Brooklyn ...... 940.00 1,880.00 H. B. Greene, Inc., 303 West 42nd St., New York City ...... 1,700.00 3,400.00 William G. Heaphy, 115 78th St., Brooklyn ...... 1,567.00 3,134.00 Independent Fence Co., Inc., 418 Third Ave., Brooklyn ...... 995'.00 1,990.00 Herbert M. Manford Co., Inc., 152 West 42nd St., New York City 2,150.00 4,300.00 Wm. D. Moore's Son, 554 67th St., Brooklyn ...... 968.00 1,936.00 Reiss Const. Co., 971 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn ...... 2,640.00 5,280.00 Ross Galvanizing Works, 389-395 Kent Ave., Brooklyn ...... 900.00 1,800.00

For the Erection and Completion of an Elephant House at Prospect Park, Borough 01 Brooklyn.

Bidders Amount J. Braun Co., 359 82nd St., Brooklyn ...... $29,300.00 Gerace Bros. & Castagna, Inc., 1721 Emmons Ave., Brooklyn...... 29,089.00 Palm Const. Co., Inc., 201 East 95th St., Brooklyn...... 38,083.00 L. Levine. 305 Broadway, New York City ...... 33,320.00 Anthony Lombardi, Inc., 6404 11th Ave., Brooklyn...... 32,000.00 M. D. Lundin Co., 103 East 125th St., New York City ...... 26,970.00 W. D. Moore's Son, 55467th St., Brooklyn...... 25,954.00 F. A. Regan Const. Corp., 1008 East Fourth St., Brooklyn...... 36,440.00 Spector Const. Co., Inc., 110 West 40th St., New York City...... 40,770.00 John Volpe, 1472 Ocean Ave., Brooklyn...... 43,400.00

There being no objection. the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. By request. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Katon Construction Com- December 24, 1929] 162 pany, 2804 Third Avenue, Bronx, N. Y.}, for furnishing all labor and mate~ials neces saty or required for the erection and completion, including general constructIOn, plumb ing and heating and electric wiring, of a combined comfort station and field house located in James Lyons Park, The Bronx, for which bids were received by the Park Board, November 19, 1929, and opened November 26, 1929, be forwarded to the Comp troller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf tlf this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler-3. By request, Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Independent Fence Co., Inc., 418 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.), for furnishing all labor and materials neces sary or required for the construction of a new Flying Cage in the New York Zoological Park, The Bronx, together with all work incidental thereto, for which bids were re ceived by the Park Board, December 17, 1929, be forwarded to the Comptroller for ap proval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler-3. Commissioner Browne offered the fonowing: Resolved, That all the bids or proposals received on December 24, 1929, for furnish ing all labor and materials required in the erection and completion of an Elephant House at Prospect Park, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be and the same hereby are rejected, it being deemed for the interest of the City so to do. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler-3. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the time stipulated for the completion of the contract between this Department and Cavanagh Contracting Co., for furnishing all labor and materials neces sary or required for the erection of nine double handball courts in various parks and playgrounds in the Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, dated September 19, 1929, be and the same hereby is extended twenty (20) consecutive working days from the expiration of the original contract time, as recommended by the Engineer, the delay being due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractor. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler-3. Commissioner Browne· offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the Art Metal Construction Co., the lowest formal bidder received by the Park Board for the erection of metal stacks in the library rooms of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Administration Building, October 15, 1929, be for warded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a con tract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler-3. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the resolution adopted by the Park Board at its meeting of De cember 17, 1929, awarding the contract on proposals for the construction of playgrounds in Bushwick Park and playground,Knickerbocker Avenue, Starr Street, Irving Avenue and Suydam Street, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto. be and the same hereby is reconsidered and rescinded. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler-3. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That all the bids or proposals received December 17, 1929, for the con struction of playgrounds in Bushwick Park and playground, Knickerbocker Avenue, Starr Street, Irving Avenue and Suydam Street, Borough of Brooklyn, together with all work incidental thereto, be rejected, it being deemed for the interest of the Citv so to do. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler-3. On motion at 3 :15 p. m., the Board adjourned until Tuesday, December 31, 1929. 11 a. m. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board. 163 [December 31, 1929

PARK BOARD

Stated Meeting, Tuesday, December 31, 1929, 11 A. M. Present-Commissioners Herrick (President), Browne, Butler, O'Rourke. A representative of the Comptroller being pres'ent, and the meeting open to the public, the estimate box was opened and all the bids or proposals, received pursuant to duly published advertisement, were opened and read, as follows: Borough of Manhattan 1. For furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for repairing with asphalt, where directed, the walk in front of City Hall in City Hall Park, together with all work incidental thereto.

For Repairing With Asphalt, Where Directed, the Walk in Front of City Hall in City Hall Park, Borough of Manhattan.

Chas. D. Beckwith, The Sicilian Inc., Asphalt Paving Seneca Ave. & Co., Bronx River, 41 Park Row, Bronx, N. Y. New York City Items Quantities r----A'---~ A Price Amount Price Amount Concrete...... 2 cu. yds. $6.80 13.60 $20.00 $40.00 Asphalt ...... 28,000 sq. ft. 0.13% 3,850.00 0.12 3,360.00 $3,863.60 $3,400.00

There being no objection, the President directed that the reading of the Minutes of the previous Meeting be dispensed with. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Whereas, The members of the Board of Examiners of the Board of Education, at -a recent meeting, decided that experience in the park playgrounds and public gymna siums of the Department of Parks could not be accepted as playground and community center experience by the Board of Manhattan, and Whereas, the Bureau of Recreation, Department of Parks, has been conducting all year, all day playgrounds for the past twenty-five years having under its supervision public gymnasiums, recreation piers, community centers and club rooms in both build ings of the Department of Parks and those of the Borough President's Department, be ing used by both children and adults, and Whereas, The Playground Directors of the Bureau of Recreation, Department of Parks, are assigned as a result of a competitive Civil Service examination, and Whereas, These Playground Directors carryon a program of work in the Bureau of Recreation which consists of teaching group games, team games, directing and or ganizing tournaments, contests and athletic activities, organizing clubs, coaching teams and the preparation of pageants, teaching of remedial and individual gymnastics, super vision and teaching of social and folk dancing, dramatics, boxing and drills, and Whereas, It is the belief of the respective members of the Park Board that the Playground Directors of this Department should receive credit for this experience in any examinations for recreational positions, Therefore Be It Resolved, That the Park Board go on record as requesting that credit be given for experience in playgrounds and public gymnasiums of the Depart- December 31, 1929] 164 ment of Parks in any examination for this type of work conducted by the Board of Ex aminers of the Board of Education. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke--4. Commissioner Herrick offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder, received by the Park Board, December 31, 1929, for furnishing all labor and materials necessary or required for repairing with asphalt, where directed, the walk in front of City Hall, in City Hall Park, together with all work incidental thereto, be forwarded to the Comptroller for approval of sureties, and when so approved that a contract for the same be entered into and executed by the President for and on behalf of this Board. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That all the bids or proposals received on December 24, 1929, for fur nishing all labor and materials necessary or required for the erection of one handball court each in Fort Greene Park and Betsy Head Playground, Borough of Brooklyn, to gether with all work incidental thereto, be and the same hereby are rejected, it being deemed for the interest of the City so to do. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, 0'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (East River Mill and Lumber Co., 425 East 92nd Street, New York City), for furnishing and delivering Lumber to the Department of Parks, Borough of Brooklyn, bids for which were re ceived by the Department of Purchase on December 16, 1929, be aecepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, 0'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (Charles Schaefer & Son, 394 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.), for furnishing and delivering Forage to the Department of Parks, Borough of Brooklyn, bids for which were received by the De partment of Purchase on December 6, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. Commissioner Browne offered the following: Resolved, That the proposal of the lowest formal bidder (S. B. Marks & Co., 66 Leonard Street, New York City), for furnishing and delivering Arsenate of Lead Paste to the Department of Parks, Borough of Brooklyn, bids for which were received by the Department of Purchase on December 11, 1929, be accepted. Which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes-Commissioners Herrick, Browne, Butler, O'Rourke-4. On motion at 11 :30 a. m., the Board adjourned. WILLIS HOLLY, Secretary, Park Board.