The lease will be in the usual form of leases of like property, and will contain, in addition to other terms, covenants and conditions, as follows:

1st. A clause providing that the lessee shall pay the usual rates for water, per meter measurements, and comply with the rules and regulations of the Department of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity.

2nd. A clause providing that the lessee shall not make any alterations or improvements on the property, except with the consent and approval of the Comptroller. 3rd. A clause providing that during the term of the lease, the lessee shall keep the building in proper repair, both inside and outside, and shall comply with all the laws and ordinances of The City of New York.

4th. A clause providing that all repairs, alterations and improvements made on or to the property by the lessee during the period of the lease shall become the property of The City of New York at the expiration of the lease.

5th. A clause providing that the lessee shall have possession of the premises immediately upon the execution of the lease without the necessity of paying rent until the date of the commencement of the lease, but he shall be liable for any damages which may occur in or to the premises to be demised from the date of possession.

The Comptroller shall have the right to reject any or all bids if deemed to be to the interest of The City of New York. Respectfully,

ALEX. BROUGH, Deputy and Acting Comptroller. Resolved, That, pursuant to the provisions of section 205 of the Greater New York Charter, as amended, the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby authorize a sale at public auction or by sealed bids, of a lease of Lot 13 in Block 543, Section 2, known as Nos. 130-132 West 3rd Street, Borough of Manhattan, with the building and improvements thereon erected, for a period of five years from August 1, 1916, with the privilege of one renewal of an additional term of ten years; the minimum or upset rental at which said lease shall be sold be and is hereby appraised and fixed at the sum of Twenty-four hundred dollars ($2,400) per annum, payable quarterly in advance, and the rental for the renewal term of ten years to be determined by two discreet and disinterested appraisers, one of whom shall be named by the lessor, the other by the lessee, and, in the event of a disagreement between said appraisers as to the amount of rental to be paid for said renewal term, the question shall be decided by a third discreet and disinterested appraiser, to be named by the two appraisers first above mentioned; and be it further

Resolved, That the Comptroller be and is hereby authorized and directed to take the necessary steps for conducting such sale upon the following terms and conditions:

The highest bidder will be required to pay twenty-five per cent. (25%) of the amount of the yearly rental at the time and place of sale; the amount so paid for one quarter's rent shall be forfeited if the successful bidder does not execute the lease when notified it is ready for execution.

He will also be required to give an undertaking in the amount of the annual rental bid, with sufficient surety to be approved by the Comptroller, for the payment of the rent quarterly in advance and for the performance of the covenants and terms of the lease.

No person shall be received as lessee or surety who is a delinquent on any former lease from the Corporation, and no bid shall be accepted from any person who is in arrears to the Corporation upon debt or contract, or who is a defaulter as surety or otherwise upon any obligation to the City, as provided by law.

The lease will be in the usual form of leases of like property and will contain in addition to other terms, covenants and conditions, as follows:

1st. A clause providing that the lessee shall pay the usual rates for water, per meter measurements, and comply with the rules and regulations of the Department of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity.

2nd. A clause providing that the lessee shall not make any alterations or improvements on the property except with the consent and approval of the Comptroller.

3rd. A clause providing that during the term of the lease, the lessee shall keep the building in proper repair, both inside and outside, and shall comply with all the laws and ordinances of The City of New York.

4th. A clause providing that all repairs, alterations and improvements made on or to the property by the lessee during the period of the lease shall become the property of the City of New York at the expiration of the lease.

5th. A clause providing that the lessee shall have possession of the premises immediately upon the execution of the lease without the necessity of paying rent until the date of the commencement of the lease, but he shall be liable for any damages which may occur in or to the premises to be demised from the date of possession.

The Comptroller shall have the right to reject any or all bids if deemed to be to the interest of The City of New York.

The report was accepted and the resolution adopted, all the members present voting in the affirmative.

Release to Charles B. Lawson of the City's Interest in a Strip of Land on the Westerly Side of Purdy Street, 305 Feet South of Railroad (Now Starling Avenue), Borough of The Bronx.

The Deputy and Acting Comptroller presented the following report and offered the following resolution:

To the Honorable the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund:

February 18, 1916.

Gentlemen-I am in receipt of a communication to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund from Charles B. Lawson, in which he states that he is the owner of certain property in the Borough of The Bronx, extending from Purdy Street to Odell Street, formerly known as a part of Plot No. 420, and that when the City widened Purdy Street, he ceded to the City five feet on the westerly side thereof. In connection therewith I requested the President of the Borough of The Bronx to inform me as to the City's interest therein. In a communication the Commissioner of Public Works of said borough recommends that the strip referred to be released by the City and returned to Mr. Lawson. He calls attention to the fact that the strip in question is 100 feet long by 5 feet wide, and is situated on the westerly side of Purdy Street, 305 feet south of Railroad (now Starling Avenue) and is not a part of any street.

I therefore respectfully recommend that the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund authorize a release to Charles B. Lawson, No. 2863 Third Avenue, Borough of The Bronx, of the interest of the City in and to all that certain piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Borough of The Bronx, City of New York, bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the westerly line of Purdy Street as now laid out, distant 305 feet southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly line of Starling Avenue and the westerly line of Purdy Street, as now laid out; running thence westerly and parallel with Starling Avenue 5 feet; running thence southerly and along a line parallel with Purdy Street 100 feet; running thence easterly and along a line parallel with Starling Avenue 5 feet to the westerly line of Purdy Street; running thence northerly along the westerly line of Purdy Street 100 feet to the point or place of beginning.

-in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00), plus an additional charge of Twelve Dollars and Fifty Cents ($12.50) for the preparation of the necessary papers. The release to contain the following terms and conditions:

That the grantee waive any and all claim for damages arising out of the closing of the street or avenue.

That the grantee is the owner of the land fronting on the section of the street or avenue to be conveyed.

The deed not to be delivered until the grantee has paid whatever taxes and assessments are liens against the premises to be conveyed. Respectfully,

ALEX BROUGH, Deputy and Acting Comptroller.

Whereas, Charles B. Lawson in a communication addressed to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, requests a release of the City's in erest in a strip of land 100 feet long by 5 feet wide, situa.ed on the westerly side of Purdy Strec: (305 feet south of Railroad, now Starling Avenue), and more particularly hereinai.er described.

Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby determine that the land described as follows is not needed for any public use:

All that certain piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Borough of The Bronx, City of New York, bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the westerly line of Purdy Street as now laid out, distant 305 feet so .herly from the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly line of Starling Avenue and the westerly line of Purdy Street, as now laid out; running thence westerly and parallel with Starling Avenue 5 feet; running thence southerly and along a line parallel with Purdy Street 100 feet; running thence easterly and along a line parallel with Starling Avenue 5 feet to the westerly line of Purdy Street; running thence northerly along the westerly line of Purdy Street 100 feet to the point or place of beginning.

-and be it further

Resolved, That, pursuant to the provisions of section 205 of the Greater New York Charter as amended, the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby authorize a

release to Charles B. Lawson, of 2863 3d Avenue, Borough of The Bronx, of the interest of The City of New York in and to the property hereinabove in this resolution bounded and described, in consideration of the sum of one dollar ($1) plus the additional charge of twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) for the preparation of the necessary papers.

The release to contain the following terms and conditions:

That the grantee waive any and all claim for damages arising out of the closing of the street or avenue.

That the grantee is the owner of the land fronting on the section of the street or avenue to be conveyed.

The deed not to be delivered until the grantee has paid whatever taxes and assessments are liens against the premises to be conveyed.

The report was accepted and the resolution adopted, all the members present voting in the affirmative.

Release to Anna K. Ronfeldt of the City's Interest in Part of a Strip of Land
Known as Paerdegat Lane, in the Borough of Brooklyn.
The Deputy and Acting Comptroller presented the following report and offered
the following resolutions:

To the Honorable the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund:

February 17, 1916.

Gentlemen-On January 26, 1916, the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund adopted a resolution amending the resolution adopted on December 8, 1915, authorizing a release to Henry J. Lankenau of the City's interest in a part of the strip of land known as Paerdegat Lane, Borough of Brooklyn, abutting property owned by him.

Subsequent to the filing of this petition, requesting such release, the premises were conveyed to one Anna K. Ronfeldt. Under the terms of the resolution the release was given upon the expressed condition that the grantee is the owner of the premises abutting the portion of the old road released. The attorney for the petitioner has requested that the grantee named in the resolution of January 26, 1916, be changed to Anna K. Ronfeldt in place of Henry J. Lankenau.

I therefore respectfully recommend that the resolution adopted by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund above mentioned, be rescinded, and in place thereof a similar resolution be adopted authorizing a release to Anna K. Ronfeldt of No. 681 Macon Street, Borough of Brooklyn, under the same terms and conditions. ALEX. BROUGH, Deputy and Acting Comptroller.

Respectfully,

Resolved, That the resolution adopted by this Board at meeting held January 26, 1916, authorizing a release to Henry J. Lankenau of the City's interest in a part of a strip of land formerly contained within the lines of Paedergat Lane, Borough of Brooklyn, be and the same is hereby rescinded.

Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby determine that the land described as follows is not needed for any public use:

All that certain piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Borough of Brooklyn, City of New York, bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the easterly line of Rogers Avenue, distant 45.68 feet southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the easterly line of Rogers Avenue with the southerly line of Foster Avenue; running thence easterly and along the centre line of Paerdegat Lane, now discontinued and closed, 102.73 feet; running thence southerly and along a line parallel with the easterly line of Rogers Avenue 18.04 feet; running thence westerly and along the southerly line of Paerdegat Lane, now discontinued and closed, 102.81 feet to the easterly line of Rogers Avenue; running thence northerly and along said easterly line of Rogers Avenue 19.12 feet to the point or place of beginning. -and be it further

Resolved, That pursuant to the provisions of section 205 of the Greater New York Charter, as amended, the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby authorize a release to Anna K. Ronfeldt of No. 681 Macon Street, Borough of Brooklyn, of the interest of the City of New York in and to the property hereinabove in this resolution bounded and described, in consideration of the sum of one hundred and one dollars ($101), plus the additional charge of twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) for the preparation of the necessary papers.

The release to contain the following conditions:

That the grantee waive any and all claim for damages arising out of the closing of the street or avenue.

That the grantee is the owner of the land fronting on the section of the street or avenue to be conveyed.

The deed not to be delivered until the grantee has paid whatever taxes and assessments are liens against the premises to be conveyed.

The report was accepted and the resolutions severally adopted, all the members present voting in the affirmative.

Bergen Building Annex, The Bronx-The Comptroller Authorized to Pay Rent of Space in, Occupied by County Officials.

The Deputy and Acting Comptroller presented the following report and offered the following resolution:

To the Honorable the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund:

February 21, 1916.

Gentlemen-On June 23, 1915, the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund authorized a lease to the City from William C. Bergen, of 47,965 square feet of floor space in the modern fireproof building to be constructed adjacent and adjoining to the present building known as the Bergen Building, located on the southeasterly corner of Tremont and Arthur Avenues, Borough of The Bronx, for a period of ten years from October 1, 1915, or as soon thereafter as the building is ready for occupancy; the rental to be at the rate of 75 cents per square foot per annum, with the exception of 12,500 square feet of floor space to be used for jail purposes, the rental of which will be at the rate of $1.26 per square foot per annum, for use of the following offices: Sheriff, Court of Special Sessions, Library, District Attorney, County Clerk, County Court, Surrogate, Commissioner of Jurors and Coroner.

This lease contains a clause providing for the cancellation of the lease with William C. Bergen, dated May 14, 1915, authorized by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund on April 28, 1915, and a further clause providing for the cancellation of the lease with William C. Bergen, in so far as it affects the premises occupied by the Coroner, Commissioner of Jurors and Sheriff at present in the present Bergen Building, such cancellation not to take effect however, until the above mentioned officers have taken possession of the space to be leased for them in the building to be erected. This lease was authorized as it was determined more room was required for the different City and County offices housed in the present Bergen Building and in the County Court House.

The removal of the Coroner, Commissioner of Jurors and Sheriff to the present building involves no additional expense to the City, as the rental in the new building is the same as that now occupied by them. The space to be vacated in the Bronx County Court House is to be utilized by the court rooms for the additional Parts of the Supreme Court, and the space now occupied by the District Attorney assigned to the County Clerk.

The building is now ready for occupancy by several of the departments for whom it was leased, with the exception of the Sheriff. The cells to be constructed by the owner have not been entirely completed, as he was delayed in securing sufficient steel therefor owing to present war conditions. It is urgent that occupancy be had as soon as possible, so that the space to be vacated by the Departments taking possession can be utilized by the Supreme Court and the other departments who are to move therein. The owner has agreed to give possession of these premises on or before March 1, 1916, and has informed me that he will have all of the cells erected and in place by May 1, 1916.

Inasmuch as the lease is not to commence until the building is entirely completed for the purposes for which it is leased, it will be necessary to authorize the pavment of rent for the period from March 1 until May 1, 1915, without the necessity of entering into a lease therefor.

I. therefore, respectfully recommend, the rent being reasonable and just. that the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund authorize the Comptroller to pay to William C. Bergen, without the necessity of entering into a lease therefor. rent for a period of not more than two months from March 1, 1916, at the rate of 75 cents per square foot per annum, for the following space in the modern fireproof building adjacent and adjoining to the present building known as the Bergen Building, located on the southeast corner of Tremont and Arthur Avenues. Borough of The Bronx, to be used as follows:

1,000 square feet in the front of the third floor, for the use of the Justices and Clerks of the Court of Special Sessions.

1.700 square feet in the front of the third floor, to be used as a library. 1.040 square feet in the front of the fourth floor for use of the District Attorney

as a Grand Jury Room.

1,660 square feet in the front of the fourth floor, for use of the County Clerk. 4,300 square feet in the rear of the fourth floor, for use of the County Court. 7,000 square feet (the entire fifth floor), for use of the District Attorney. 7,000 square feet (the entire sixth floor), for use of the Surrogate.

2,700 square feet in the front of the seventh floor, for use of the Commissioner of Jurors.

4,300 square feet in the rear of the seventh floor, for use of the Coroner and the Court of Special Sessions. Respectfully, ALEX. BROUGH, Deputy and Acting Comptroller. Resolved, That the Comptroller be and is hereby authorized to pay to William C. Bergen, without the necessity of entering into a lease therefor, rent for a period of not more than two months from March 1, 1916, at the rate of 75 cents per square foot per annum, for the following space in the modern fireproof building adjacent and adjoining to the present building known as the Bergen Building, located on the southeast corner of Tremont and Arthur Avenues, Borough of The Bronx, to be used as follows:

1,000 square feet in the front of the third floor, for the use of the Justices and clerks of the Court of Special Sessions.

1,700 square feet in the front of the third floor, to be used as a library.

1,040 square feet in the front of the fourth floor, for use of the District Attorney as a Grand Jury room.

1,660 square feet in the front of the fourth floor, for use of the County Clerk. 4,300 square feet in the rear of the fourth floor, for use of the County Court. 7,000 square feet (the entire fifth floor), for use of the District Attorney. 7,000 square feet (the entire sixth floor), for use of the Surrogate.

2,700 square feet in the front of the seventh floor, for use of the Commissioner of Jurors.

4,300 square feet in the rear of the seventh floor, for use of the Coroner and the Court of Special Sessions.

The report was accepted, and the resolution adopted, all the members present voting in the affirmative.

Dock Department-Issue of $10,800 Additional Corporate Stock for the Construction of Dreamland Pier.

(Brought up by unanimous consent.) The following communication was received from the Commissioner of Docks: Pier A, North River, February 21, 1916. Hon. JOHN PURROY MITCHEL, Mayor and Chairman of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund:

Sir-Under date of February 9, 1916, I addressed a communication to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund requesting that a resolution be adopted recommending to the Board of Estimate and Apportionment that additional corporate stock to the amount of $10,800 be authorized for the building of the pier in front of Dreamland Park, this being the amount required over the sum of $55,000 provided for in the resolution of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund November 18, 1915.

To-day a delegation of the business men of Coney Island interested in the project called at this office and have agreed to submit a proposition in writing the latter part of this week providing that the City shall grant a lease for a term of ten years with an additional term of 5 years, and that within the space of 15 years the City shall be entirely reimbursed for the cost of construction in 15 installments, plus 41⁄2 per cent. on the yearly balances and in addition thereto there shall be paid as rent 1 per cent. per annum of the cost and construction for the first term of 10 years and for the renewal term $1 per annum advance on the rental for the first term.

I, therefore, beg to renew my request of the 9th instant that a resolution be adopted recommending to the Board of Estimate and Apportionment that additional corporate stock to the amount of $10,800 be authorized for this work in order that the contract may be awarded.

Yours respectfully,

R. A. C. SMITH, Commissioner of Docks.

-and the following resolution was offered for adoption:

Resolved, That pursuant to the provisions of Section 180 of the Greater New York Charter as amended, the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund hereby recommend to the Board of Estimate and Apportionment that the Comptroller be authorized to issue additional corporate stock of The City of New York to the amount of Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($10,800), the proceeds to be used to meet the cost of building by contract pier near the foot of 8th Street and in front of Dreamland Park, Coney Island, Borough of Brooklyn.

Which resolution was adopted, all the members present voting in the affirmative.