The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-06
BUDGET WAS NOT PRESENTED
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return to their homes FOR the needed
rest.
The cars being now convenient from any
portion OF the city 10y transfer the nos
pital could be easily reached.
would further suggest that the city
OH I'D the gully on the Fifth-street SIDE
Of tho Colorcd Almshouse. and then sell
the whole place. This would remove
site not pleasant 10 those near The hosp-
tai. and improve the locality. ana IN
creased revenue come 20 the city from the
taxable value.
would then recommend That the CITY
purchase two or three hundred acres near
tho city. erect suitable and comforttple
buildings. both for white and colored.
where those requiring rest and health
could be so much more benefited; tnosc
who arc able could work on TIE farm ana
make themselves more useful than by
leading an indOlent lie.
fully believe the adoption Of the above
will solve a needed problem, and II you
agree with mo TO refer this document
20 the city Council for their considcra-
ton. and 20 work ont The necessary
plans. our city viii save % large amount OF
money, and more satisfaction attained.
Very respectfully.
FOR MORE TRACKS OK BROAD.
rrhe Richmond Railway and Electric
Company made application for the priv-
lcge OF laying its tracks on Broad street.
beginning at the intersection OF Broad
street with the Hermitage road and OK
tending down Broad 10 Lombardy, and
along Iombardy TO Main street TO con-
meet there with the Main-street line.
This line Is 10 give quick transportation
from the city 10 Lakeside Park. 10 which
point the Railway and Electric Company
have recently begun a line. The new line
viii practically give tho company a dou-
bic track 20 the park. as the Barton
Heights line has been extended TO tho
park. The company propose TO have
either single or double tracks on Broad
street as the Council may deem best
The application went 10 the Committee
on Streets
Mr. Witte. ~ jefferson Ward intro
duccd resolution. intcrrogating the City
Attorney as 10 why no had not proceeded
70 collect from the surcties Of T. Buford
Crimes the amount OF his populations
The resolution was agreed 10.
THE AUDITORIUM.
Mr.. Wallerstein submitted the follow
ing:
Whereas the city Council has recently
appropriated $1,000 90 improve tho audi
forum on to state Fair Grounds with
view Of providing hall for the accom-
mediation OF large public asscmblagos
and whereas the property Of the Virginia
Agricultural and Mechanical Society
fronting on west Broad street IS adver-
tiscd 10 he sold under foreclosure I'm
May 5th consent OF the Council being
hereby given for the salo provided all
rights and interests Of the city are fully
protected and secured. and believing that
It il 10 the interest and convenience Of its
.rfff I.o
reserved. therefore he it.
Resolved by the Council Of the city
Of Richmond. That the Committee on
Finance be and is hereby instructed TO
purchase az the above mentioned sale suf-
ncient frontage say $50 feet more or less
on Broad street. and depth, say 433 feet
more or less running back 10 an alley
~ feet wide. 10 assume and preserve said
Auditorium. provided that the amount
for which said property can be purchased
shall not exceed what the said Committee
on Finance may deem fair market valua-
ton.
BE II further resolved. That the sum or
$1,000 interest guaranteed upon the loan
of $50 600 made 10 said Society. and which
is delinquent. and which amount will be
derived from sale Of said property shall
be applied 10 the purchase above mon
toned and II n greater amount shall be
required for said purchase. then the
Finance Committee is instructed 10 sell
such an amount Of bonds as they have
now on hand out Of lot Of $4,000 au-
thorized TO be sold by resolution OF the
Council. June. 1896 and which have not
vet been sold. 10 complete the purchase
money required. Should the said pur-
chase be made. the property shall be un-
der the immediate charge Of the Com
mittce on Grounds and Buildings, who
shall have authority TO adopt rules regu-
lating its use subject 90 approval or the
Council Of the city Of Richmond.
The paper was referred 10 the Commit
tee on Finance without debate
Several unimpOrtant resolutions were
introduced and referred to the various
committees and at 1890 o'clock tho Coun-
ell adjourned TO meet again on Wednes-
day night M s o'clock. when the budget
will be- considered as reported from the
Conference Committee and adopted by
H. r,o.rT Of Aldermen