New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-24
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shajI cause the same to be recorded III
| books prepared for that purpose in his de-
| partmeut. and shall complete the same al
| The earliest convenient period, ana Wlthin
the first six months of each year, unless the
| time therefor be extended by public ordl-
| nance. -
SEC. 7. Be it further ordained, ETC., ina,
| when the assessment shall be competed ahu
| engrossed upon the books OF the Department
| Of Assessments it shall be the duty ofthe Ad-
ministrator OF Assessments to cause puDllc
! notice to be published in the othclal J0urnal,
which shall in substance and effect, notl1y
all persons interested, that the assessment
and tax list for the current year IS complete
and open for inspection at his once, IA the
City Hall, between the hours OF nine O'CLOCK
| A. NJ, and three O'Clock p. NJ, OF each day
for the period of thirty days from the dale
of the first publication of such notice (Sun-
days and days of public rest eXceptedh and
said Administrator shall be present in at
tendance in his Office during said period to
hear and determine ali Complaints that may
be made of either excessive or inadequate
assessment. and shall have power in
his discretion to modify, increase
or diminish any particular assess
ment as justice may require. And 1t
is further provided, that if the said period
of thirty days shall be found to be INSULT
cient to determine and adjust all such com
plants, the said Administrator, with the
assent Of the Council, may extend the time
for such period as may be necessary for that
purpose.
SEC. s. Be it further ordained, etc, That
when the assessment roll of the property
liable to taxation in the city shall be COM
plete, and all complaints made within the
limit of time hereinbefore prescribed, shall
have been determined by the Administrator
OF Assessments, the Administrator OF As
eessments shall certify the assessment roll to
be true and correct in all respects, and when
SO certified, the same shall be the fixed and
established assessment and valuation of all
property included and named therein, for
all purposes of municipal taxation.
SEC. 0. Be il further ordained. ETC.,
Tha, for all purposes Of assessment and
valuation of the property, and determining
the value and amount OF incomes liable to
taxation, and to facilitate the duties OF the
Department of Assessments, the Admins.
traitor Of Assessments may cause to De de-
livered to all persons whom ne mas reason
to believe own or have in their possession
individually, as meub ers of any copartner-
ship, corporation, or in trust for any per-
son, persons, corporation or corporations,
or in any character whatsoever any pro-
perty of any character or description what
soever liable to taxation for municipal pur-
poses, written or printed notice and de-
mand in form, substance and effect as here
matter set forth.
DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS,
City OF New Orleans, Z
New Orleans, --, ls-.)
You are required to fill up the statement
below, and certify to the correctness of the
same as required by law and the ordinances
Of the city of New Orleans, and return the
same to the Department of Assessments, at
the City Hall, within ten days:
of the cash valua of taXabln
property owned or held in the possession
of -, residing at No. -- street, -
District. capital in trade, including
stock OF goods, debts owing or due from
solvent debtors, whether on account, con-
tract, note, bond, mortgage, or any other
obligation, money at interest, or money in
trust for others.
Stock or shares in vessels, water craft, or
in any Incorporated company or private
Income for Ale year ending on the thirty
first day of Decem Der last, from the follow
ing sources: Moneys, salaries, wages, pay,
brokerage and fees received in
compensation for labor performed, and all
and dividends received upon stocks
in moneyed corporations, not taxable by the
city of New Orleans, after deducting from
your total income the sum of $1,000 exempt
from taxation.
Personal property, household furniture
silver plate, goods, chattels and movable
after deducting from the total
value the sum of $1,000 exempt of taxation.
Number ana value Of horses, mules, cattle
and other domestic animals.
Number and value of carts, wagons and
carriages.
Your trade, profession or occupation, and
the number Of the street and district where
you pursue or carry on the same, and I'M
movable property owned by you or by any
person or persons whatever for whom you
are the agent or trustee: and state from
whom the same was purchased or acquired.
At the foot of which statement the person
making such statement shall make and sub
scribe the following certificate substantially:
81, -- - do hereby certify upon
my honor that the foregoing list contains
full, true and correct statement of all proper
tv and objects of taxation and income of
which I am possessed, have received, or
have under my control either in my own
right or as trustee, agent, guardian. execu-
tor, administrator, tutor or in any other re-
preventative capacity, both as to amount
and actual cash value at the date Of this Ger.
tifcate.
dated New Orleans, ----, 49,
Sec. 10. Be it further ordained, etc, That
the Administrator of Assessments shall have
power, in any particular case when he may
deem it proper, to deliver to any person or
persons more particular and definite ques-
tions, either written or printed. touching
any matter relating to any taxable property
which he may believe, or have reason to be-
lieve, is in the possession or under the con.
troll of such person or persons; and 1t shall
be the duty of such person or persons to make
full, true and complete answer to all OF the
questions SO propounded to her, him, or
them, within ten days after the personal
service thereof or the delivery of such
written or printed notice and demand,
either at the place of business or residence
fully neglect or refuse to make the state
ment and answer the inquiries as required
by this ordinance, or shall willfully make
any false and untrue statement or
untrue return relative to the amount or
value of any taxable property or income
owned by, or in his or her possession, with
intent to deceive, or prevent or render diff
assessment of any property or income liable
to taxation for municipal purposes, such
person shall, upon conviction, be liable to q
fine not exceeding one hundred dollars, or
for a time not exceeding one
calendar month; and a copy of this section
shall be printed on the back of all notices
served upon any person for the purpose OF
obtaining statement of property or income.
SEC. IL. Be it further ordained, ETC., That
this ordinance take effect and be in force
from and after the date of its adoption and
PRONUNCIATION in the official journal of the
CITY.
Adopted by the Council of the city of New
Orleans, May II, 1870, the following men,
bers being present and voting:
Yeas: West, Shaw, Delassize, Emley,
Pierce, Walton, Bonzano.
Nays: None.
BENZ. T. FLANDERS; Mayor.
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