Blank v. Kearney

The defendant Kearney, as commissioner of buildings, lighting and supplies is a member of the board of public improvements (Charter, § 100, Laws of 1897, chap. 378), and has power, “ under and in conformity to the ordinance regulating contracts,” to prepare the terms and specifications under which contracts for street lighting shall be made. Id. § 587.

Power is conferred upon the municipal assembly to establish ordinances providing, subject to the provisions of the charter, for the lighting of streets, roads, places and avenues. § 49, subd. 8.

It is the duty of the board of public improvements…