The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-05

auditor OF ktuk coults.
q The city treasurer, before delivering
1900 must in book enter the descrip-
- ~. 1snd soia corresponding with the de-
.,zsS; q, the certi5cat-. the date Of sale. pur-
6. .. ,,erse ana amount paid. regularly num-
y. <s-crintions on the margin of the book
sZ, : corresponding number On each GER
erch hook must be open to public I'm
-. without fee during Office hours when
IS Se3uaI use.
~ ~ On fling the cerfsncats with the
- -~6{for the lien of the city vests In the
~ - "a Il only diyested by the payment
l.ss s. = ths city treasurer. for his use. Of
'ss,rf}sse money, and interest 81 the rate Of
- - sent per anDum thereon.
q <zs q 4 redemption of the property sold
-, e made BIZ the owner. or any party IN In
q &. M manner prescribed for Ike re-
sio,. Ii property sold for state or county
1se u 1.-THE property Is not redeemed within
sSsss allowed for its redemption, the city
s..ssr e his successor il Office. must make
I - rs.,chaser or assignee deed Of the prop
~ ,sslf,ng therein substantially the matters
3<<s,ss,f ir the certificate. and that no person
= "A. S.orned the property within the time al
J. ~ 4 - IL redemption. The city treasurer
s = - ecslees from the purchaser two dollars for
5ss,', such deed; provided. however, that no
- 1ssd shail be made until the notice 10
~ mt ! tax deed win be applied for, and
a notice duly served. as prescribed IN the
49, n fhe stste Of Washington, relating to
M sold for state or county taxes When
<y ~ property is sold TO the city it shall not
{ - sscesnsfy 10 post or serve any notite as lie.
.f-.6 under the provisions of this section. but
& d 6 IN shsll be entitled to deed at any time
- - feru Of redemption has expired when
- celled for by resolution of the city council;
sld<d. that in all cases where the city has re-
2'ivsd j deed the right TO red EN- shall be con-
"a IS provided in the said laws
8 ~ a The matters required by section 70
u 3hu article ~ be recited in the certificate OF
- mnrt IS substantially recited in the deed,
- r1,ch deed duly acknowledged shall be prima
s1sje eplie nee that: First. the properly was as
zzssed = required by lay; second, the property
-. s,.us1ix.d as requ ired by law; third, the
8 5srss wefe levied in accordance with law:
Srlh The taxes we're not paid fifth. at proper
1Irse ana place the property was sold as pre-
Srribed by law and BY the proper officer; sixth,
q properly was not rsd emed; seventh, the
1e11n who executed the deed Was the proper
1rer: eighth, where the real eslats was sold to
4 - ~ on personal property the real estate
i5aonrs a 10 the per on liable to pay the tax.
M ri Such deed duly o. knowl dyed Tex
ness e against actual fraudl is conclusive evil
! dsn.e Of the regularity oil al otner proceedings,
nom the nsse .sinens by the assessor, inclusive.
s d the execution oil the deed, and conveys TO
e t7unfee the absolute tit e 10 the lands de-
rrj6ed therein. free from ali incum oranceS
e<c ST. The assessment roll, or delinquent
1isf 81 copy thereof, certified by the city
coesptsoller. showing unpaid taxes against any
mr5on o. property. Is prima face evidences of
"a assessment, the property assessed. III. delfn-
Sneney the amount due and unpaid. and that
81 IS forms Of INV in relation to the assess
! uent and levy Of such taxes have been COM
I'D With
- 81 On the second Monday after sales for
. 1eiInquent taxes are completed in each year,
II city treasurer shall attend at the office oil
fte city comptroller with the delinquent tax
Ri. sud the comptroller must then carefully
conpafe the list with the assessments OF per-
onns and property not marked paid on the
noNnment roll, and when taxes have been paid
ma note the fact In the approp late column in
~ assessment roll. The city cornpt oller must
6en administer TO the city treasurer an oatn. to
{ " Written and subscribed on the delinquent
S III, thai every person and all property assessed
d ne delinquent list on which taxes have
6eon paid either by sale for taxes or otherwise,
hnSe been credited in the list with such pay
nonk The city comptroller must then foot up
lhe amount OF taxes remaining unpaid aud
q dif the city treasurer with the amount, 10.
1ethsr with the per cent thereon, aud have
nnal settlement with him; and the delinquent
lEt muss remain on file in the city comptroilers
oEce
nc -. Whenever the time Of assessment or
n11egfiea Of county taxes shall be changed pur-
Gant 70 Law. the city council shall By oruinan .
: tAanze the times or any OF thsm specified In
T III article 80 Tar as shall be necessary to make
& hetimes Of assessment AID CO lection conform
bth' - in case OF county taxation, and to make
~ the times and periods of the system provided
hthis article harmonious, And the city coun-
q shall have power from time to time 10 make
mch other changes in said system ss shall be
nocessay 70 preserve harmony between the city
md county systems.
Sec "a There 10 hereby created an auditing
oommlttse. which shall consist OF the mayor,
/ Nseidens Of the board of aldermen, president of
ue board OF delegates and comptroller. The
neyor shall be chairman OF this committee,
DE comptroller sh III be secretary OF the same,
~ N the absence Of either from meetings OF the
eommlttees temporary chairman and sgcre-
ny can Be chosen by the committee 20 set
The auditing committee shall hold stated meet
mes once In each month. and can adjourn fro q
Qme 70 time. II shall be the duty of this COM
nltlee 10 examine and allow or reject and dis
Slow al claims and demands of Whatever ma
mre except salaries Of city officers a. fxed by
mis charter. and dues for labor Done under the
elfection Of the board of publ G works or the
rsk commission. duly certified by the cnair-
IAN OF such board or commission). which may
presented against the city. and the city comp
eetef snail not draw warrant for any claim or
eenanas except sucn salaries and dues unless
ue ZANE has been approved by majority of
NC Whole auditing committee. Three members
th's committee shall Constitute quorum for
yne transaction OF business, but less number
~ meet and adjourn from time 10 time.
esc Il All demands. bills and claims which
no al na
~ q eli employees OF the city, whether under
guar monthly salary or not except salaries OF
si3 oneers as fixed by this charter, and dues
- iaoor done under the direction of the board
9 pubic works or the park commission, duly
efaned by the chairman OF such beard or COM
nnsion1. shall be duly verified as hereinafter
Fesiaed, and be filed with the secretary of the
suaihng committee. who shall file and number
- same IN the order of presentation, and refer
Gme 70 the auditing committee for action,
.nose duty IT shall be to allow or reject same
Nnoie or in part, and If allowed designate the
s.tcuiar fund from which they are to be paid,
shu inaofse upon the back of each claim or de-
1aaa the date OF its allowance or rejection, the
e.aaunt allowed, aud also the section OF the
ehslser. number OF ordinsnce. number OF con-
wet resolution or order under which the said
e1m or demand was authorized or contracted
9. =. These Inducements shall be verified bv
!. SIGNATURES OF the chairman and secretary of
eae snditing committee. All Claims or demands
e.ef being allowed or disalowed shall be forth
tor. "' ~"
~. -. u All demands and claims against the
~ hessinoe'ore required 10 be verified shall be
49, s.ssefoed and sworn TO before the city comp
soaef y tome officer authorized 10 administer
sssnk Zach claim or demand must be accom-
ss.ied oy detailed statement OF the items,
s sa'ea shali be attached thereto and made part
~ ~ The secretary OF the auditing commit
- s1ai attend all meetings OF said committee
- KEEP correct record or journal of the pro-
esealngs OF the committee
lished- N3 "4s es'A
sisf-Fire department fund, upon which all