Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-04
EXPENDITURES.

When tho motion on the enacting
clause was pending Mr.. McNulty made
a statement. He said that estimates
had been received from each city de-
partment, and il had been desired to
give every department just what it
asked for. But if that had been done
the tax rate would be entirely different
from 81 40. AS the times stand this
was simply impossible. The figures
had to be cut down, that being the only
way to keep the tax rate at 81. 40.
The ordinance was referred to the
mayor for his action.
After the meeting Councilman Mo
Nulty explained the figures. The total
amount desired for the coming year was
SG07, 375 O4, and Council gives all but
SIC. $50 of that amount The first eight
items of the expenditures we're either
already fixed by law or required an in
crease by law.
The increase of 81, GOO in the Incl
dental and miscellaneous item is due
TO the fact that 81, 300 is provided to
repay the milk licenses and $50 for
neceesaries Of the chief engineer of the
surveying department.
The increase in the city election item
from $50 to s., GOO is due TO the fact
that the city must pay the expenses of
the election in June, 1897, whereas
this year it is paid by the State.
The police department figures were
reduced from the estimate of $50, 400 TO
SIS, 600. The Park Commission wanted
S2s, 400 and gets SIS, 600, the lowest
allowed by law. These are the only
cuts.
An increase of $1,000 over last year
is made for public square, because of
the desire to place improved walks in
Eighth street park. The crematory
item is increased 81, 500 due to the
recent breakdown which requires ex-
tensive repairs. The police committee
gets 50, 800 instead of 81, 150 received
last year. or the increase 81, 500 goes
to the s. p. G. A. under an ordinance
PASSED since the last appropriations
were made.
Tho committees on law and public
buildings TO whom was referred the
communication of Edward Tatnall re-
quoating that the bell in use at the
phunix engine house be placed with
the Historical Society of Delaware re-
ported adversely. The report was
adopted.
Tho 2Sth annual report of the Fire
Department and the second annual re-
mort OF james II. Walker was presented
through Councilman Stevenson. 1t
was accepted and referred to the print
ing committee, which is to have AGO
copies printed
City Treasurer Adams reported the
balance in Union Bank to the credit of
current expenses to be SIT, 1871 06, special
fund for park purposes, SAG, $50. col
lections; from Receiver Mitchell, 1926;
Receiver Savers, $500; City Auditor
Pyle, $50.
Mir. McNulty stated to Council that
the assessors and collectors for the
Northern and Southern districts needed
additional help for June and July.
Heretofore they have paid for such
help, but now they desire the city to
give it TO them. The city ASSESS
ment has increased more than million
dollars, and there will be many correc-
tions to be made. Mr., McNulty there.
uuon presented a resolution allowing one
additional clerk to each of the two
assessors for June and July, at an aggre
gate expense of not more than $500.
The resolution was adopted.
The pay-rolls were passed as follows:
Miscellaneous, 50. DOG So; president and
members of Council, s275. &c; police,
81, 81. IS.