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ell 42 not be prohibitive, unfortunately it would undoubtedly establish -a precedent for the financing of all similar structures in the future. Therefore, in order that the Council may be fully aware of the financial problem which such a policy might create, I have requested the City Engineer to provide a complete list of similar bridges and culverts that have been constructed in the past, and the method of financing, with a list of similar structures that must ultimately be replaced in the future. This information which as been provided by the City Engineer in considerable detail, may be briefly summarized as follows: 1. Heretofore financed by special assessment to property owners, 19, four of which have been aided by 1944 bond funds, and four of which have been aided by other funds. Approximately 16 bridges and culverts have been built as cash projects and financed by early bond issures or other financing. 2. Hertof ore financed by subdividers, but were included in the price of new homes and therefore paid for by property owners, 14. The City Engineer further states that presently there are 9 existing wooden bridges in the same category as the Clinton Street bridge that need replacement, of which 5 can be partially financed from 1944 bond funds. Also, that there are 9 bridges or culverts needed at creek crossings where streets have been improved, but where no funds were available for the construction of these structures. These streets are now barricated as a safety measure, and to prevent through traffic. Presently, there are also 2 existing wooden bridges to be replaced with per- manent structures in the Kentfield-PalmwValota improvement district, which are proposed to be financed by special assessment, both of which are subject to a contribution from 1944 bond funds, and one of which is eligible for the use of gas tax funds. Incidentally, the City Engineer also calls attention to the fact that the Fay Street bridge which was recently constructed, was financed by $3000 from 1944 bond fund# , the balance being assessed to the 26 lots facing Fay Street, at $255 per lot, and that this is only one block above the Clinton Street bridge. Also, the Sierra Street bridge was assessed entirely to the property owners of 19 lots at $435 per lot, with no contribution from the City. It is my recommendation that the Council give due consideration to the above facts before a precedent is created by the financing of the Clinton Street bridge in the manner suggested, whereby the City may be called upon to finance all future projects in a similar manner, for which there are no funds currently available, or any method of future financing considered. Respectfully submitted, E. A. ROLISON, City Manager The City Manager asked the Clerk to read the correction to the report that was submitted by the City Engineer. Councilman Herkner moved that the matter be referred to a study meeting, seconded by Councilman Weiss with the addition that the report be accepted. This was agreed to by Councilman Herkner and the motion carried. COUNCILMAN WEISS REQUEST TO SPEAK ON CERTAIN PHASES OF THE C. G. UHLENBERG F, CO. EXAMINATION OF ACCOUNTS AS OF JUNE 30, 1956, PERTAINING TO THE GENERAL FUND. Because of the lateness of the meeting, Councilman Weiss asked that this be carried on the agenda for one geek. DOUGLASS & WOODHOUSE REQUEST EXTENSION OF TIME LAUREL-MANZANITA-HILTON IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. Mr. Jain stated that he would like to report on this item tonight. He recommended that Douglass & Woodhouse be granted the necessary extension of time without penalty because the work was just about completed. Councilman Herkner moved approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. CITY ASSESSOR BROPHY recommended approval of a tax refund for the 1955-56 year on Arb. Blk 286, Lot 3-E, owned by Luigi and Esther Pellegrini, arising from a clerical error on the tax roll. Councilman Spillers moved approval of the refund, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. Councilman Granger moved that the City Attorney be authorized to draw up a proper resolution transferring the $13,000 be received from the Port from the General Fund to the Yacht Harbor Improvement Fund, transfer to be effective upon receipt of the money from the Port. This was followed by discussion after which Councilman Granger withdrew his motion. Councilman Britschgi asked who was on the committee for Rapid Transit. The Mayor stated that he had appointed Councilman Weiss to the Committee. This was followed by discussion in regard to who had the i 0 a" Mot �J