The said provisions were put to Dutch auction. However no one came up to lower the specified price. The 23rd of Kânûn awal (1)313 (4th of January 1898). [4 signatures]
Need for reply regarding a public issue: It is appropriate to write in reply that no one bid a lower price when the Dutch auction was announced. The 13th of Aylûl (1)313 (25th of September 1897). [4 signatures]
Public bid attribution: The estimated cost necessary for the reparation of the said mosque was put to Dutch auction. After the completion of bidding, it was decided that it be undertaken by Nikola Abu Zahriba (?) at a rate of 375 piasters as respected current akçe. The 17th of Tishrîn thâni (1)313 (29th of November 1897). [3 signatures]
Public bid attribution: The requested reparation was put to tender, effective and attractive incentives were given, and finally the bidding was completed. Subsequently, in accordance with the tender documents and examination documents enclosed herewith, it was deemed appropriate that this work be provided by Abdulgani Al-Biblis through the guarantee of Es-Sheikh Hamid En-niba at a rate of 14,950 piasters as respected current akçe. The 23rd of Tammûz (1)310 (4th of August 1894). [6 signatures]
Regarding the issue of broadening the Jaffa road: The Sultan has approved the issue of broadening the Jaffa Road, the permission of which was asked by the resolution of the Council of Ministers. Although the construction work had started thereupon, in the middle of the abovementioned road, there is a room that had long been inhabited by the quarantine officers. This room, which was used as a salt storehouse due to its availability along with another room that belongs to our council, prevents the broadening of the road. For that reason, it is appropriate to refer the issue to the Sanjak Administrative Council for the decision of destruction of the rooms in question. The 27th of Agustos (1)314 (8th of September 1898).
The said mosque has been inspected and it has been understood from the herewith presented inspection document that for its reparation there is a need for 2,739 piasters as respected current akçe. The 30th of Tishrîn Thânî (1)310 (12th of December 1894). [6 signatures]
The cost of the requested reparation was surveyed and in accordance with the survey report enclosed herewith, it was understood that it approximately requires 1716 piasters as respected current akçe. The 4th of Mayîs (1)308 (16th of May 1892). [5 signatures]
Public bid attribution: The cost of the said stairway has been opened to Dutch auction and after the completion of bidding, it has been decided that the tender be submitted to Al-Hac Hamidneba (?) at a rate of 35 piasters as respected current akçe. The 5th of Kanûn 'Awwal (1)310 (17th of December 1894). [2 signatures]
The said reparation was re-opened to auction by underbidding. However, as stated in the above-written marginal note, no one offered lesser price, for it was found to be at only the half of the level of the estimated cost. It is thus appropriate to take necessary action in respect thereof. The 11th of Mayîs (1)308 (23rd of May 1892). [4 signatures]