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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1914
Page
11
City of San Antonio issues notice by publication under a governing resolution. The notice covers matters in the resolution related to properties along South Presa Street from South Alamo Street to Pereida Street and is authored by City Clerk Fred Fries.
San Antonio officials order public hearing June 16 1914 on S Presa Street between Alamo and Pereida for a brick wear surface paving with concrete curb and special assessments against abutting property and railroad interests. City Engineer reports cost allocations and land descriptions under the 1913 Procedure Ordinance.
Historic city ordinance text outlines cost allocation for street improvements on Alamo and Pereida Streets, including per property assessments, railroad cost sharing, and hearings. It records city officials and dates in 1914, with detailed parcels and frontages affected.
Official notice to property owners along Grayson Street from River Avenue to Willow Street regarding matters and actions contained in a pending resolution. Addresses property owners and outlines required disclosures and steps for affected parcels.
The City of San Antonio orders construction on Grayson Street between River Avenue and Willow Street. It adopts a plan, accepts Eureka Paving Company bid, and authorizes a written contract with bonds. Improvements include asphalt wear surface, concrete foundation, and concrete curbing per city specs.
Official notice addressed to property owners along Garden Street from South Alamo to Pereida Street. The document outlines the matters and things contained within the resolution affecting these properties and informs recipients of actions and timelines.
The city council resolves to pave Garden Street between South Alamo and Pereida with a Mesquite Block surface and concrete curbing. The Rushmore & Gowdy bid is accepted as most advantageous to the city and abutting property owners. Costs will be paid by special assessments under the Procedure Ordinance, with city records preserving the engineer’s drawings and grades.
Property owners along South Presa Street from Pereida Street to the G H and S A Railway Co right of way are informed by Fred Fries City Clerk of San Antonio and related officials in pursuance of legal requirements. The notice outlines rights, proposals, and actions affecting the indicated corridor and property interests.
San Antonio city records show a 1914 project on Presa Street between Pereida Street and the railway right of way. The council accepted bids, laid vertical fiber brick on concrete with concrete curbing, and allocated costs between property owners and the city under special ordinance.
Notice to taxpayers col lector warns 1913 city taxes due by June 1 1914 to avoid interest and penalties. After June 1 1914 delinquents incur 2 percent monthly for five months then 6 percent per year. City may sue for back taxes. Also notices proposals for wrecking brick and frame buildings and repairs for leaking roofs. Offers and contacts listed for Shafer Wilkins and Palm Beach suits pressed and delivered.
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