The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-16

market Ct SUN not to exceed $3.50, the 70 b oc
cupied By the clam aud oyster dealers until the building
Of the new market for the aforesaid dealers completed
That tina Croton Aqueduct Board be requested 50 to
modify their rule In regard to the suspension OF the
contractors to proceed with their work whenever the
weather sha DO sufficiently warm to warrant the
struction u masonry. Adopted.
That the Commissioner OF Repairs and Supplied be d.
ing down the ruins Of The building in the Park known
the New City Hail. Referred.
VETO or TsaI MAYOR IN RELATION TO THE RUINS OF THE
To THE HoS. THE BOARD OF CouNCILMEN--
GENrIEarS-l am forced BY sense OF duty, to return
the resolutions in relation to removing the ruins Of the
old buildings known as the New City Hall, without my
signature.
The twelfth section Of the amendments to the Charter
passed April IL, 1858. is in these words
All work to be done, and all upplies to be furnished
for the Corporation, involving expenditure of
than $3.50 shall be by contract founded sealed bids
or proposals. made in compliance with public notice for
TIE full period Of ten days nd all such contracts when
given shall be given to the lowest bidder with adequate
security All such bids or proposals shall be opened by
the Heads of Departments advertising for them In the
presence OF the Comptroller and such Of the parties lax
ing them as desire to be present"
The language is clear apd easily understood. 1t po
sitve and udeauyocal You have not the power 10 di
rect any Department of the City Government TO order
labor which shall exceed in cost the Of $780, with
out previously receiving proposals from individuals and
making q contract therefor with the lowest bid.
The resolutions before me for my approval
peremptory direction to the Commissioner OF Repairs and
Supplies to employ hundred and fifty at cost
Of one hundred and afty dollars per day.
the corporation without limit as to the amount Of
money to be expended, bat with the implied author
ty for him to thus disburse many thousand dollars.
In my opinion that officer cannot overlook the res.rc
ton In the section referred to- which explicitly states
that Gan werk to be done which shall involve
pend ture Of two hundred and fifty dollars shall be
% cannot give my aid aid arrsas % n n
which we are to administer the executive duties OF our
officers.
Again, there ia appropriation by which to pay
these me after the work performed and In my recent
message / animadvert with much severity upon the
practice Of permitting disbursng officers to disburse
money except upon previous appropriations made upon
detailed estimates and cannot so soon disregard my
position.
1t Is unnecessary for me to adj that deeply feel for
the poor whom II is intended to benefit by these resou
tons. They have my warmest sympathies but II the
charter can be violated Tor good so can 1t be for
The principle which win take down the barriers placed
around your legislation and the conduct Of those who
execute the laws In this instance win also disregard
them in more important and less worthy matters
In my judgment, the Commissioner Of Repairs and
Supplies has full power to go and engage to DO
the work. without any directory resolution of this kind
provided that not more than the restricted Is
pended under the same requisition.
1t will not be Difficult. for him TO provide ways and
to carry out the benevolent motive, which no
doubt actuates the Common COUNSEL in this proceeding
without any conflict with the charter The object can
be accomplished without any oher action upon the part
Of the Common Council, than making proper provision
be done without any disregard Of the charter
have advised that officer to that effect and have this
day officially directed him to pull down the ruins, and
give labor to at dollar per day each keeping
within the limits, so far as such regusition may
quired. FERNANDO WOOD, Mayor.
January 10, 1854
The document was laid on the table.
REPoRTs REFERRED.
In favor OF repairing and making alterations to the
house of Engine Co. No 81.
In favor OF confirming contract for building for
CINE Co. No. 81.
The board then went into committee Of the whole,
and having passed through the calendar, rose and
ported in favor Of ordering several bills to third
reading.
The board thsn adjourned.