The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-09

petitions were worthy OF all considera-
ton, and he moved to amend by hav
ing -tha petitions referred -te-tffe- -scfoof
committee.
Councilman Parsons, in speaking in
favor OF the amendment offered by
Councilman Sheahan said that the fin
ance committee hard been called upon
TO fix tax rate for the next financial
year and in going over the matter IL
was found that il would require a tax
rate OF $l.7f TO meet the expenditures
of the coming year even aster the ap-
preparations for the several depart
ments had been pared down 10 the low
est possible figure. There are two fixed
charges that must be met, the state
tax, amounting to Is cents on each $lCG
OF valuation and So cents for interest.
The limit allowed by law for mainten-
ance of the city government is 81 on
each 800, and IL money enough must be
raised the tax rate would have TO he
fixed at this limit. He said a tax ordi-
nance had been presented To the board
of aldermen. fixing the rate at Size,
and that body did not want TO take any
action.
Councilman Rawson thought that
the city council should decide for itself
whether the tax rate should be raised
and not ask the question of the school
committee
Councilman Sisson wanted TO know If
the Common Council had any author
ity to refer the matter TO the school
committee. which, as ne understood 1t.
was an independent body of the city
government.
Councilman Gardiner said that he be-
lieved that under the circumstances the
petitions should be referred TO the
school committee, and then that body
could come to the city council and ask
for what was needed. and al the same
time make any suggestions that il
might deem expedient.
Councilman Cooke said ne wished 10
show the petitioners the same respect
that he would show the school commit
tee. and for this reason he did not be-
licve in turning them over to the
school committee, which could do moth
ing for them on the other hand he be.
lieved that the committee on finance
tUufd do nothing at this time, owing 10
n lack Of funds, and for this reason he
moved that the matter be laid on the
table. 10 afford the school committee
an opportunity to take such action i'm
the matter as may tend 10 harmonze
all parties.
There was an attempt 20 proong the
discussion, but the poiS was raised
that the motion TO lay on the table was
not dcbateable. and took precedence OF
all other motions.
The question then came on Council
man Cookies motion TO Law on the ta-
BILE, and it was unanimously adopted.
Councilman Grlmwood presented res
olutions accepting gifts OF Lille II.
Brooks and II. A. s. whitman 10 the
North Burial ground fund. Passed.
Councilman Angel presented n reso-
luton appronriating $500 for removing
certain hagstaffs and strengthening
others. The poles 10 be removed are
AZ tho Junction Of Westminster and
Cranston streets and on Chestnut
street. The resolution was passed
Also an ordinance In amendment ~
chapter % OF the ordinances Referred
TO the committee on ordinances.
Councilman Wright presented n petit
tion for sewer on pocasset avenue.
Referred 10 tho committee ON sewers.
Councilman DIVER presented a peti-
tion for an electric light on Midway
street. Referred 90 the committee on
lamps.
Petitions Of Mary T. Tales for re-
mission Of sewer assessments and Mary
y Taher for remission ~ taxos were
referred 90 the committee on claims.
Councilman Davis presented resolu-
tion directing the commlss oner OF pub
ilc works 90 build Doyle avenue and
Huntington avenue. The resolution
WIS passed.
Tho Common Council then. on motion
~ Councilman Angel adjourned 90
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