gutters, directional and pedestrian islands at various intersections to permit of proper traffic-light control and channelization of traffic, drainage structures, culverts, suitable connections to stormwater sewer system, retaining walls, replacement and relocation of sewers, water mains, fire hydrants, traffic lights, street lights, fire-alarm boxes, police-patrol boxes, and curb-line trees, when necessary, Federal- aid highway projects under section 1 (b) of the Federal Aid Highway 52 Stat. 46. Act of 1938, and highway structure projects financed wholly from the 23U.S.c. 4b. highway fund upon the approval of plans for such structures by the Commissioners; for carrying out the provisions of existing laws which authorize the Commissioners to open, extend, straighten, or widen streets, avenues, roads, or highways, in accordance with the plan of the permanent system of highways for the District of Columbia, and alleys and minor streets, and for the establishment of building lines in the District of Columbia, including the procurement of chains of title; and for assessment and permit work, paving of roadways under the permit system, and construction of sidewalks and curbs around public reservations and municipal and United States buildings, includ- ing purchase or condemnation of streets, roads, and alleys, and of areas less than two hundred and fifty square feet at the intersection of streets, avenues, or roads in the District of Columbia, to be selected by the Commissioners, $2,600,000, to remain available until June 30, Ante, p. 287 . 1947: Provided, That appropriations contained in this Act for high- ways, sewers, city refuse, and the Water Division shall be available for snow removal when ordered by the Commissioners in writing: sphalt plant. Provided further, That the Commissioners are hereby authorized to purchase a municipal asphalt plant at a cost not to exceed $30,000: Provided further, That in connection with the highway planning survey, involving surveys, plans, engineering, and economic inves- tigations of projects for future construction in the District of 52Stat. 36; 53 Stat. Columbia, as provided for under section 10 of the Federal Aid High- way Act of 1938, and in connection with the construction of 52 Stat. 633. Federal-aid highway projects under section 1 (b) of said Act, and highway structure projects financed wholly from the highway fund, this appropriation shall be available for the employment of engineering or other professional services by contract or other- 41U. C. . . wise, and without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes and the civil-service and classification laws, and for engineering and inci- Street-railway pave- dental expenses: Provided further, That this appropriation shall be nts. available for the construction and repair of pavements of street rail- D. c . Code 7-604. ways in accordance with the provisions of the Merger Act (47 Stat. 752), and the proportion of the amount thus expended which under the terms of the said Act is required to be paid by the street-railway company shall be collected, upon the neglect or the refusal of such street-railway company to make such payment, from the said street- 20 stat. 105. railway company in the manner provided by section 5 of the Act of D. . Code§ 7- 4 . June 11, 1878, and shall be deposited to the credit of the appropriation Assessmentsfor pav- for the fiscal year in which it is collected: Provided further, That ing and repaving. assessments in accordance with existing law shall be made for paving and repaving roadways, alleys, and sidewalks where such roadways, alleys, and sidewalks are paved or repaved with funds herein appro- ratde-crossngelim- priated: Provided further, That this appropriation may be used for payment to contractors and for other expenses in connection with the expense of design, construction, and inspection of grade-crossing elimi- nation and other construction projects authorized under section 8 of 23U.S.C.I a. the Act of June 16, 1936 (49 Stat. 1521), and section 1 (b) of the Fed- 52 Stat. 633. 23 U. s. c.' 41b. eral Aid Highway Act of 1938, pending reimbursement to the District of Columbia by the Public Roads Administration, Federal Works Agency, reimbursement to be credited to fund from which payment 288 PUBLIC LAWS-CH. 209--JUNE 30, 1945 [59 STAT.
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