The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-18

a competent superintendent. In max
ing all appointments of other neces-
Sary subordinate officers and employees
the board shall have regard alone to-
relative capacity of applicants, their
moral, physical and health qualfhca-
tions, and, when appropriate, their
qualifications for manual labor. No at
tention shall at any time be given
questions concerning political or relig-
ious opinions or affiliations. In estab-
fishing the first service made under
their control the board shall give pre-
ference to such persons as have been
for at least six months in the service
of the company which formerly opera
ted the waterworks. Whenever yacan-
cies occur in the service the places so
vacated shall be filled, If it can lie
done suitably, by promotions of e1n-
ployeS in the lower grades of service.
The secretary and superintendent shall
each give bond in the sum-of $1,000 TO
the city of Topeka, conditioned for the
faithful performance of their reSpec-
tive duties and forthe true and faithful
accounting of all moneys that may come
into their hands by reason of their
positions.
Sec Z. The board is hereby author
lied to make such bylaws and regula-
safe, economical and efficient manage
ment and protection of the water
works, and submit the same to the
mayor and council for enactment irJo
ordinances whenever necessary.
Sec. 8. For the purpose of paying
the expenses of conducting and man-
aging the waterworks and Of creating
interest and sinking funds, the board
of waterworkS trustees shall have pow
er to assess and collect from time TO
time water rent, of sufhc1ent amount,
in such manner as they may deem
most equitable. upon the tenements
and premises supplied with water and
from manufacturing establishments
and railroad shops, and for the sup
DIV of boilers, locomotive engines, ana
for all other purposes tending to in
crease the income of the city.
Sec. o. In determining the rates to be
charged to water users, due regard shall
be had to the cost of service, which
shall be held to include:
First-Interest paid by the city upon
any Indebtedness of the city created for
the purpose of purchasing. extending or
improving the waterworks.
Second-A sufficient provision to in
sure the investment against all losses
caused by accident of every kind, in
cluding sick benefits, pensions and all
other allowances for employees, If any
be paid.
Third-Taxes usually assessed against
similar industries.
Fourth-A sufficient provision to in
sure the investment against impairment
by use of the plant, by improvements IN
the arts, the cost of all renewals ana
F'ifth-All salaries and wages paid.
Sixth-An cost of material used
Seventh-All miscellaneous expenses.
Sec 10. Unless otherwise ordered by
the mayor and council such an amount
of the gross annual earnings of the
waterwOrks as shall equal per cent
upon the gross investment shall De
placed in a sinking fund, to retire at
maturity any city indebtedness incurred
on account OF the purchase and exten-
sion or improvement of the waterwork5.
The board of waterworks trustees shall
keep the moneys of the sinking fund in
vested as closely as possible in hfgh
grade interest bearing Kansas munich
pal obligations, preference being given
to obligations of the city of Topeka
Only such bonds shall be purchased as
shall mature before the maturity of the
Indebtedness for which the sinking fund
is created All bonds purchased as
sinking fund investments shall be reg
istered by the city clerk and shall re-
main in the custody of the treasurer OF
the board, and shall bear the following
endorsement:
1.-The property of the city of Topeka.
Waterworks sinking fund bonds, nom
negotiable and non-transferrable.
All income from interest on said
bonds shall be likewise invested for
the benefit of the sinking fund.
Sec IL. The books of account of the
waterworks shall be kept by the sec
retary under the supervision of the
board of waterworks trustees. and
shall be subject at all times to inspec-
ton by the mayor or by any person or
committee duly appointed by the
mayor and council for that purpose.
The accounts shall be so kept as to
show the true and complete financial
result of the ownership and operation
of the waterworks by the city
Sec. IL. The secretary in the name
of the treasurer ot the board shall de-
posit daily all moneys received, from
whatever source. in some responsible
bank or banks to be designated by the
board. which bank or banks shall pay
interest on monthly average balances,
as may be agreed upon by such bank
or banks and the board: and before
making such deposit such bank or
banks shall execute n good and suffi-
cient bond. running to the city of To-
peka, in such sum as may be desig-
mated by the board. conditioned that
such deposit shall be promptly paid
on the check or draft of the treas
urer: and the treasurer shalf make a
council stating the amount deposited in
and drawn out of such bank or banks
during the previous month. and no
funds shall be paid by said bank or
banks except upon checks or drafts
drawn by the secretary of the board.
approved by its president and counter
signed by the treasurer. The secre-
tary shall 6le with the city clerk a
monthly iIGIniZ6Q statement, showing
all receiDtS and from whom received.
also the names of all persons to whom
payments were made during the pre-
vious month. and shall furnish the
mayor and council at its regular
monthly meeting with a regular and
itemized trial balance taken from the
books at the close of each calendar
month.
Sec 13. Each city department, including
the board of education. using water for
public purposes. shall be charged there
for at proper rates, and all such charges
shall be payable out of the funds appro<
priated to the use of such department
Sec IA. No person, company or corpor-
alton shall be allowed free use of water.
nor shall there be discrimination among
water users of like classes as to rates and
rebates in rates shall never be allowed
to any person, company or corporation
except as an inducement to prompt pay
ment of water rents.
Sec. Is. This ordinance shall take eff