The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-30

There is net increase over the budget of
the present year of $24,167 The actual
increase in the various appropriations, be-
sides appropriations to new items of $l4.-
00o, is $42.l50. This is partly balanced by
decreased appropriations for regular ex-
penditures of $4,000, which is a saving of
that much in those departments. and the
fact that all the new water works notes
have been paid, which item cost the city
SlS.l43 this year.
The increased expenditures are on lines
which will probably be approved by the
public, being principally for street paw
ing, street opening. new sewers and
house drainage.
The budget is carefully itemized and
shows just where the city should put
every dollar of its money next year, in
the opinion of the present council The
board of health gets 81 600 more than last
year An allowance of s., 600 more is made
TO the city court, this being an expense
which the city would gladly reduce if it
had the power. The appropria lions to city
lamps and the crematory remain the same.
Drainage and dry culture gets $1,000 less.
The fire and police departments get the
same appropriations as last year. The
item of fire and police uniforms is item
lied separately, the former beng allowed
1850 and the latter $1,000. The fire COM
mission will save money on its approprla-
tion of $4,000 this year, Notwithstanding
1t has more men on the roll than ever
before. II win probably add to the equip
ment of the department next year.
The appropriation for house drainage Is
placed at $4,000 There is also an APP
preparation for new sewers and appurtan-
ances of $1,000. This ought to mean that
something will be done in beginning the
new house drainage system next year.
The city is in luck in having $1,000 less
interest to pay this year than last, but
II has $500 more TO pay on the sinking
fund.
Laurel Grove cemetery gets an increase
of $3.50 for the improvement of the walks
there.
The market appropriation is increased
$500 for the purpose of making some inn
provements in the basement.
The amount allowed for opening streets
is $1,000 an increase of $4,000 over last
years appropriation This will be suffi-
Gent 10 meet all notes for street opening
falling due this year. and leave good
margin for cash payments on property
purchased for new streets.
Parks and squares get $500 more than
last year. The appropriation last year
was $1,000. which was afterwards in
creased by $500. Next years appropria-
tions Is $l3, 600.
The appropriation for quarantine is s., 0OC
less than last year. The scavenger depart
ment also gets 81, 900 less
The appropriation for streets and lanes
less. A new appropriation of $l.000 for
maintenance of the old water works is
allowed. For laying new water mains
$1,000 is allowed, against $1,000 last year.
good part OF this will be spent in the
southern section.
An appropriation of $1,000 is made for
street numbering and street signs.
The only other new item is 5000 for pub
lie property. This provides for the pur.
chase and additions to city property, such
as the new engine house for the fire de-
partment, at West Broad and Indian
streets.
The heaviest Increase Is for paving, $780,
600. as against $4,000 last year. This will
pay the city's part Of the cost of paving
South Broad street. and at the same tim,
leave enough to pay the citys part foi
paving Bryan street and some other street
Improvements as well.
The salary OF the health officer was
Increased $50 per annum by recommenda.
ton OF the committee OF the whole Il
which the petition OF Health Officer Brun,
ner Tor an Increase In salary was referred
This means that the health officer vii
receive 1910 next year. instead Of 5000
his present salary
A recommendation was received from
the health officer that the position OF pes
house keeper be abolished.
This building A. used az rare inter
walls" stated DR.. Drummer in his recon
nendatlon, "and whenever n Ia used stcl
skilled help as may Dc necessary can al
ways ~ obtained. I would suggest tina
care-taker b. appointed az $40 or si5
month, Win the privilege " planting 40,
pest house tract For aye ye5Fs tbe city %
savannah has pli1 cui f10 per annun
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