Title
Act No. 1094
Date
Mar 22, 1904
Act No. 1094 appropriates funds for the improvement of the river front in Manila, including tearing down a part of the city wall, constructing a river wall, and reclaiming land, with the City Engineer authorized to employ necessary personnel and the Act taking effect upon passage.
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Law Summary

1. Appropriation of Funds

  • Explanation: This section appropriates a total of sixty thousand pesos from the Philippine Treasury for the improvement of the river front alongside the south side of the Pasig River and the construction of a river wall as authorized by Act No. 669.
  • Key Definitions:
    • Appropriation: The allocation of funds for a specific purpose.
    • River Wall: A constructed barrier along the river aimed to protect land and improve the river front.
  • Important Requirements:
    • Funds may only be utilized for the specified improvements.
    • Expenditures must come from the Treasury and not from previously appropriated funds.

2. Employment of Engineers and Assistants

  • Explanation: This section authorizes the City Engineer of Manila to employ necessary personnel for overseeing the work as per Act No. 669, with specific salary provisions.
  • Key Definitions:
    • City Engineer: Official responsible for engineering work within the city.
    • Consulting Engineer: An engineer providing expert advice, whose consent is necessary for hiring assistants.
  • Important Requirements:
    • Positions include:
      • One engineer at PHP 1,800 annually
      • One assistant engineer and duct inspector at PHP 1,200 annually
      • One assistant inspector at PHP 1,000 annually
      • One rodman at PHP 900 annually
    • Employment is not subject to Civil Service regulations unless selected from the Bureau of Engineering's permanent personnel.

3. Conduct of Work

  • Explanation: This section mandates that the work funded by this Act shall comply with the regulations set forth in Act No. 669.
  • Key Definitions:
    • Regulations: The prescribed rules and limitations under which the work must be conducted.
  • Important Requirements:
    • All work must adhere strictly to guidelines established in Act No. 669.

4. Withdrawal of Funds

  • Explanation: This section aligns the withdrawal of funds appropriated by this Act with the procedures outlined in Act No. 807.
  • Key Definitions:
    • Withdrawal of Funds: The process of accessing allocated funds for expenditure.
  • Important Requirements:
    • The withdrawal process must comply with the stipulations of the first paragraph of Section 3 of Act No. 807.

5. Expedited Passage

  • Explanation: This section states that the bill's passage is expedited due to the public good requirement.
  • Key Definitions:
    • Expedited Passage: A legislative process allowing for faster approval of a bill.
  • Important Requirements:
    • The bill is to be passed swiftly in accordance with the regulations of Act passed on September 26, 1900.

6. Effectivity

  • Explanation: This section establishes that the Act shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
  • Important Timeframes:
    • Immediate effectivity upon enactment.

Key Takeaways

  • Act No. 1094 appropriates funds for significant improvements along the Pasig River, including the construction of a river wall.
  • It allows the employment of specific engineering personnel with defined salaries, bypassing some Civil Service regulations.
  • The work must comply with existing laws (Act No. 669) and funds are to be withdrawn following procedures in another law (Act No. 807).
  • The Act emphasizes the need for urgency in its passage for public benefit, taking effect immediately upon enactment.

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