Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-07-26
ORDINANCE NO. 2I0.
Proposed Ordinance as follows:
Ordinance nroyidinp for lead nj no n

Proposed Ordinance as follows:
Ordinance providing for lead pipe connec-
tions to be made with water main on Main
Street In the city of DEBORAH, Iowa, between
the east line of Winnebago Street at its inter-
section with said Main Street, and the east
line of Court Street in said city, at the inter-
section thereof, with said Main Street; and on
WinnebagO Street, between the north line OF
Broadway Street, where the same intersects
with said Winnebago Street, aud the south
line of Main street, where the same intersects
with said Winnebago Street, In said city of De-
corah, Iowa. and providing for the assessment
OF the cost and expense of such improvement
upon property abutting thereon.
WHEREAS, the city council of the said city
of DEBORAH, Iowa, is about to permanently
improve Main Street In the city of DEBORAH,
Iowa, between the west lire of said Washing
ton Street. at its intersection with said Main
street, and the east line of said Court street,
at the intersection thereof with said Main
Street. and Court Street, in said city. between
the south line of said Water Street in said
city, at the intersection of said Court Street
line of Broadway st, where the same inter-
sects with said court street: on Broadway
Street between the west line of Washington
Street in said city, at the intersection of said
Washington Street and Broadway Street in
said city. and the west line of said Court ST.,
in said city, at the intersection of said Court
Street and Broadway street, in said city, and
Winpebago street, In said city, between the
north line of Broadway street in said city,
and the south line of Main Street, in said city
Of DEBORAH, Iowa, and pave with vitritied
brick the alley running east and west, be-
tween the east line of said Block Eleven in
said city of DEBORAH, Iowa, and the west line
of said Block Eleven, in said city; and the
alley running east aud west throu h Block
Twelve, in the city of Decorah Iowa, between
the east line of said Block Twelve and the
west line of said Block Twelve, in said city of
DEBORAH, Iowa, and pave with vitrihed brick,
the alley running east and west through
Block Ten, in the city of Decorah, Iowa, be-
tween River Street and Court street in said
WHEREAS, water mains are laid and per-
manently established in and along said por-
lions of Main street and Winneoago street, in
said city,
Now THEREFORE,. Be it ordained by the
City Council of the City of DEBORAH. Iowa.
SECTION l. That all owners of adjacent
property fronting on or adjacent to Main
Street in the city of DEBORAH, Iowa, between
| the east line of Winnebago Street, at Its inter
section with said Main Street, and the east
line of Court Street in said city. at the inter
section thereof, with said Main street; and on
Winnebago street, between the north line of
Broadway street, where the same intersects
| with said Winnebago street, and the south
line of Main Street. where the same intersects
| with said Winneba go Street, in said city OF De-
cora h, Iowa, shall within thirty days after the
taking effect OF this ordinance make lead pipe
connections herewith.
SECTION 2. That all owners Of property
fionting on, or adjacent to said Main Street,
| in the city of Decorah Iowa, between the
east line OF winnebago Street, at its intersec-
tiOn with said Main Street, and the east line
| of Court Street, in said city, at intersection
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| nebago street, between the north line of
Broadway street, where the same intersects
with said Winnebago street, and the south
| line OF Main Street, where the same intersects
with said Winnebago Street, in said city OF De-
cOrah, Iowa, now having connections,with said
Main and Winnebago Street mains. shall
within thirty days after the taking effect OF
this ordinance. replace the same with lead
pipe connections. provided the same is now
other than lead pipe.
SECTION 3. That all lead pipe connections
| so ordered to be made as contemplated and
provided herein, shall extend to the inside of
| curbline of the adjacent lots, or portions of
lots, and should be made and constructed OF
lead pipe known and denominated as Extra
| StrOug", and such connections shall be made
| under the supervision of the Water Works
Committee. of the city of DEBORAH, Iowa.
| SECTIONS That in the event of the failure,
| neglect, or refusal OF the owners of the prop
| erty fronting on, or adjacent TO both sides CT
said Main Street, in the city Of DEBORAH,
| Iowa, between the east line of Winnebago
Street, at its intersection with said Main
Street. and the east line OF Court Street In
said city. at the intersection thereof with said
Main Street; and on Winnebago Street, be-
tween the north line of Broadway street,
where the same intersects, with said Winnie
bago Street and the south line OF Main Street,
where the same intersects with aidWinnebago
Street, In said city OF DEBORAH, Iowa, to ma Ike
the lead pipe connections herein contenp plat
ed and provided for, and within the time pre-
scrbed, in this ordinance, then such con.
nections herein contemplated and provided
for, and within the time prescribed In this
| ordinance. then such connections shall be
made by the said city Of DEBORAH, Iowa, and
the cost and expense thereof shall be assessed
against the lots or portions OF lots In front OF
| which such connections are so made by said
city as by law provided: provided, however
that such assessment shall not exceed the
benefits conferred on such property, and In
no event shall such asSe ssment exceed twenty
five per cent. of the assessed value of such
lots, or portions Of lots, as by statute provided
In such cases.
SECTION 5. All ordinances or parts Of
ordinances In conflict herewith, are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be In force
and take effect upon its passage and publica
ton as by law provided
Isl F.w DAUBNEY. Mayor.
+. NJ. HUGHES, City Clerk.