The daily gazette., 1876-09-22
CODE OF REGULATIONS.

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CODE OF REG JLATIoNS.
For the purpose Of establishing more sys-
tematic method OF cleansing the cesspools OF
the city. whereby the people may be euaran-
teed se:ur.t ty agains. practices offensive 70
sight or lmell, in the removal of night soil
from their premises. and SO insure RESPONSE
bility on the part Of those to whom the work
may from time to time be entrusted:
IRIS HKREBv DECLARED AND ESTABLISHED BY
THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE CITY OF
WILMINGTON:
First-That the City of Wilmington, embra-
cling its entire territorial limits, shal! consti-
tute one district.
son to cleanse or cause to be cleansed any
cesSpool within said territorial limits or dis-
trict, in any other manner than that provid-
ed Tor in these regulations.
Third-So cesspool shall at any time-un-
less by express permission or authority OF tbe e
Board. first had in writing. over the signature
of tn o Secretary-be cleansed or its contents
removed until it shall have been thoroughly
dendorized.
Fourth-The contents of no cesspoo, shall
be removed in any other than substantially
built water tight carts or tanks, which must
have first passed inspection by competent
committee of the Board.
Every, cart, tank or vehicle used in
conveying night soil through any of the
streets or thorougbfares OF the city. shall +,
while SO employed. carry four sided lantern
containing a red light with a letter OF the al
phabet distinctly painted on each side there
uf. SO that the light and letter may be readily
seen from all sides. Said lantern to be not
less than, six (6l inches square. and perma- :
nently adjusted over and above the head Of
the cart, tpnk or vehicle.
Sixth-There shall be appointed. annually.
a Standing Committee of three members of
the Board, to be denominated the Committee
on Contract and License, whose dufyit shall be
to advertise during the first week in Septem-
her. Tor Whenever il NAV beCOme necessary. -
for sealed propos Ills from responsible parties.
for the removal of all night soil within th G
territorial limits of the city or district. The
proposals to state the names of of the actual
responsible parti 5; the probable number of
carts, tanks or vehicles, and teams they will
put into service; the names of two bona fde
sureties. each in the sum Of 500 Dollars, as a
guarantee for the prompt and faithful per-
formance ct the work, and such other matter
as the committee may from time to time deem
necessary. The entire work to be done free OF
any and all costs or expense to the city.
Seventh-The committee shall, after the
expiration OF the week as aforesaid, examine
the several proposals received, and report to
the Board, at its next meeting thereafter,
who. In their judgmen. is the best and most
responsible party to do the work: and ifIaid
report shall be sustained by majority of the
votes of the Board. the committee shall cause
a nroper binding agreement or contract to bs
entered into with the said party and his sure.
ties Tor term OF one year. subject to rsvoca'
tious AOA Sdusct az any liiuo Edlu poI
iod. by a vote Of two.thirds Of the Board a.
any regular stated meeting.
Eighth.-The party or parties TO whom thu
contract to do the work is given. shall b'
guaranteed by the Board, the exclusive righ
to all and every part OF the territory or limit
| embraced in the agreement, /, with privilege u
employ, at their own expense, such and as
many persons as may be deemed necessar,
| in the prosecution of their business all sucl
persons employed at or about any Of the ces
pools or carts, shall, while so employed, wea
badges, and for any dereliction OF duty or vi
olation of the laws, their employers shall b
held personally and individually responsible
Ninth.-lhe party or parties under contrac
to do the work may have the privilege Q
availing themselves of the use of any machi
cry, apparatus, appliances or imp rovement
lhey may deem necessary in the bushes.
subject to the approval of the committee O
| the Board.
Tenth.-They shall prepare a scale of price
for cleansing cesspools, which, alter being a
proved by the Board. shall be the estat
lished rates the city. and no higher or great
er charge than the maximum rate in an
case, shall be made or Cemanded-unless b
special agreement first had between the pal
ties-,without the consent or authority Of II
Board.
respectfully submitted,
ALBERT THATCHER, Chairma7
September Is. lS16-5t