North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-05-25

CHAPTER 100.

AN Acrto proyide for the completion of the
north wing, rear center building. engine
ment of the grounds and farm of the low"
hospital for the insane at independence.
sem5iy of the State Iowa, that the additional
institution for the insane, new in process on
building, by the provisions OF chapter ~, laws
as the 'Iowa hospital for the insane at indie
SEC. 2. That the present commissioners, viz:
+. G. Morgan, NJ. l.. Fisher, and q. w. Bemis.
together with the Governor of this state, who
shall be ef-ctscfo q member OF said commissiIn,
erected and completed, the remainder of the
north wing, the rear centre building the en-
In accordance with the plans and specifications
selected in pursuance OF the provisions OF
or upon such notifications thereof as shall
manifestly be for the best interests of the
State.
SEC 8. Said board are authorized to employ
laborers by the day or month upon said build
ing, and to purchase all materials necessary to
be used in the construction of the same, or to
let by contract such portion or portions of the
materials to be furnished or labor to be per-
of az he az he a1I ,as
of said buildings, subject always to the follow
ing restrictions, VIZ; No contract shall he
sum than is at the time appropriated by law,
nor shall any contract for more than one thou
sand dollars be made without advertising for
four consecutive weeks, in two newspapers
publishe ed in the State, stating when bids will be
received ana opened ana the KIND and amount
of labor or material wanted and all such con-
tracts shall be let to the lowest responsible bid
der, provided be offers satisfactory bond for the
performance of the contract, but the board may
reserve the right to reject all bids offered. All
contracts for whatever sum, shall be in writing.
signed by the contractor and by the president
of the board, and shall be kept ON file by the
commissioners.
SEC. i. In case any contractor shall fiji
through inability or negligence, to perform his
part of any contract made or to be made rela-
live to said building, whereby the progress Of
tarded. said board Shall have authority to- cam
Gel such contract ana settle with such contrac-
tor, provided such settlement cail be made
without loss to the state.
SEC. ). That in addition to the sum apprO-
prlated by the 18th General Assembly, there is
hereby appropriated out of any money in the
State treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the
sum of one hundred and sixty five thousand
dollars or SO much thereof as may be neces-
sary for the completion and furnishing of said
portions of said asylum, and for the improve
ment OF the grounds and farm. The money
hereby appropriated, and the uneXpended por-
tons of the appropriation heretofore made,
shall be expended under the direction OF the
board of commissioners. and shall be drawn
from the State treasury, from time to time, on
the requisition of the commissioners, upon the
auditor OF state, in sums not exceeding fifteen
thousand dollars and such amount drawn shall
be expended and duplicate vouchers taken
therefor one of which shall be deposited with
the auditor Of State before any additional sum
SEC. 8. That each member of said board OF
commissioners, except the Governor, be Pc
CURED to give additional bonds in the sum or
twenty thousand dollars, to be filed as provided
in chapter 81, laws of the 18th General Assem-
bly,, which additional bonds shall be filed be-
fore any money shall be drawn by said board,
under the provisions of this act.
Sec. All parts of chapter ST. of the laws
of the 18th General Assembly, Inconsistent with
this act are hereby repealed.
SEC. 3. This act being deemed by the Gem
eral Assembly of immediate importance. shah
take effect and be in force, from and after its
publication in the Iowa State Register, ana
Des Moines Statesman, newspapers published
in DeS Moines, Iowa.
Approved April 49, 1870.
hereby certify that the foregoing Act published in tie
daily Iowa Stale Register April 2ih and the Des MOnes
Daily Statesman, Aprfl9th, 1870.
ED WRIGHT, Secretary of Ststs