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Las Vegas S W » - August 31, 1948 W 23~1-C W 23»8 Mr, E. E, Bennett! In accordance with our telephone conversaction, I enclose herewith two copies each of the fol-lowing: (1) Twenty-five year franchise, dated November 1, 1909* covering Clarkfs Las Vegas Townsite. (2) Fifty-year permit to use streets and alleys in Las Vegas, dated February 21, 1930. (3) Petition filed w i t h County Commissioners for formation of Water District in Las Vegas Valley, with map attached showing outline of the District, Enclosed also is copy of Chapter 1 6 7 , referred to in petition, which: * (1) Grants to the Directors of the Water District the right of eminent domain with power to condemn private property on resolution by the Directors. (2) To levy taxes to pay obligations of the Water District, Including operating expenses. (3f Empowers Directors to fix water rates, regardless of the Public Service Commission. There is attached also a newspaper clipping from last nights Review-Journal indicating election will be held on this question October 5th.
