The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-09-19
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Sketch of Proposed City Charter.
Continued from Daily Pioneer of Sept. 1s)
the LIBRARY BOARD. The city, by the
provisions OF this chapter. has power to es-
taDllSh and maintain public libraries and
reading rooms; galleries of art and museums
IOf tne use ana benefit of the inhabitants of
the city, and for such purposes may acquire
property, real or personal. by gift. purchase
or otherwise. and may erect buildings for
use as ilDfarleS, etc, but no building can be
erected upon land to which the city has not
the title in fee simple. The management and
control OF all such property is committed to a
Library Board, composed Of five members.
as fo!lOWS; the mayor Of the city and the
superlntendant of the public schools of the
CITY, VINO are members. eX-otficio. and three
ana VINO snail be appointed by the mayor as
1olloWs: one member for one year, one mem
per TOT Two years. one member for three
years. said terms beginning on January 1st,I
l9Oo. and annually thereafter one member is
appointed: The board organize by electing
one OF their number president and one secre-
Cary, the latter being clerk and bOOkkeep-
Ell Inc board may employ librarian and
other necessary help and discharge it's en-
ployeeS at will. 1t makes rules for its employ
ees, and rules and regulations for the patrons
Of the libraries etc Supplies books. furri-
ture and fixture etc., are purchas by the
secretary secret OF the board making requisition to
and the latter directs the clerk by resolution
to make the purchases. The council may,
however authorize the board to make pur-
chases. not to exceed 500 in any one month,
Dy q vote OF the council. The secretary of
the board. under its direction. makesa report
to the council. monthly. In this report, the
books purchased during the month need not
be enumerated. but sum total need only be
given. All libraries. reading rooms. CALLER
les OF art ETC.. established by the city, are
forever free to the inhabitants Of the city.
subject to reasonable rules and regulations
imposed for their protection.
VI.
Chapter "VI'. is entitled FINANCE AND
dicated by the title. The fiscal year begins
cannot be increased except as provided in
the charter. neither can any bond or war
rant issue except as therein provided neither
sstockholder in acorporation. or lake dona-
ton to any person or corporation The city
is authorized to provide by taxation for pay
ment OF interest and for sinking fund for
the payment of bonds whether issued OR to be
issued All moneys and other property is
under the management and control of the
council. Money is paid out OF the treasury
upon warrant signed by the mayor and
countersigned by the clerk. after wing been
duly authorized by the council. The funds
maintained in the treasury are as, follows
l. "A sinking fund. which is created for the
purpose OF paying the principal OF the bond
ed Indebtedness. and is maintained by three
mills levy on all taxable property and rs per
cent Of a II licenses and fines and all money
collected to pay interest in excess of the
amount required to pay interest. 2. perm
anent improvement fund, created for the
permanent improvements thereon acquired
by the city and also for paying such portions
or local assessments as devOlye upon the city
and maintained by moneys derived from the
V. D0nGS
issued on account Of such fund. and the eX-
cess OF all assessments for sewer, paving and
cutters. and further. by an annual tax to be
levied and fixed by the council. 3. A perm
anent Improvement revolving fund. created
for the purpose Of paying for local improve
ments for which assessments may by levied
This fund is not supported by taxation, but
all moneys are paid into it that are derived
from local assessments. and also such
amounts as are realized from sales Of bonds
or certificates for local improvements. 4
The interest fund. which is created for the
purpose of paying interest on outstanding
bonds. etc. is maintained by an annual tax
levy sufficient to pay such interest. D. The
W alter and Light fund. created for the pur-
pose Of maintaining water and light lantS. is
not maintained by taxation. but all moneys
derived from sale eff bonds in that behalf,
and all moneys derived from special assess
ments in that behalf and from sales Of pro
perty connected with the water o.. or light 4g
plants, including rentals, are paid into this
fund. g. The Poor Fund. created for the pur-
pose Of providing for the city's poor. is main
tanned by tax of not to exceed " mills on
the dollar OF the assessed valuation Of pro
perty in the city. Z. The Library Fund.
created for the purpose Of maintaining a
public library etc. is supported by tax OF
not to exceed one mill on the dollar. and all
moneys derived from any source. either by
gift or otherwise, on account Of such institu-
tons are paid into this fund s. The general
Fund is created for the purpose of paying all
other legal obligations Of the city. 1t is
mainta ned by an annual tax levy, and all
moneys not specifically, designated as be
long ing to any other fund are paid into this
fund. Money cannot be diverted from the
fund to which it belongs. except that when
there's surplus OF cash in any one fund the
c9unfl m may by z VOTE authqrze such sur
fund or interest fund and when there is an
accumulation in the water and light fund be-
yOnd the needs thereof. the council may by g
vote PLACE such accumulation in the sinking
fund. No money can be transferred from the
sinking fund to any other fund until the
purposes of the sinking fund are accomplish
fund commission to be composed OF the
mayor. treasurer and attorney. who have
charge Of the sinking fund under the direc-
ton Of the council This commission invest
the sinking fund either in bonds and obliga.
tions Of the city. or such other bonds as are
permitted by law for the Investment OF
school funds OF the state. or in any county or
school bonds of the state. This commission.
whose powers are specifically defined. act
under the consent and directing of the coun-
Gil in all things. and are required to make de-
day in March in each year. and at such other
times as the council may direct. Any tax
payer of the city may enforce compliance
with the provisions of this section. either On
the part OF the council or the commission.
No department or officer of the city can
create any debt on behalf OF the city. except
as authorized by the council. The power to
borrow money and incur debt is prescribed
as follows: The city may issue bonds by
ordinance as follows. First, for the purpose
of constructing, extending and maintaining
suitable water. light heat or power plants.
or for the purpose of paying for real estate
or other property used in connection there
with: Second. for the purpose Of raising not
to exceed 10000 for permanent improve
ment revolving fund. in order to provide
money for contemplate local Improvements,
such bonds to constitute a first lien on such
Improvements. and upon the property bene-
fitted thereby and to be assessed therefore,:
Third for the purpose of paying. funding or
refundlng any Indebtedness of the city or the
interest thereon. whether now existing or
hereafter created. The city also has power
by ordinance to issue certificates in anticipa-
ton OF taxes and assessment. and this chap
ter especially provides that certificates may
issue in anticipation of bond issue for the
CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER SYSTEM.
When the council decide to issue bonds. the
question is submitted to vote of the people
either at special or general election. The
debt OF the city cannot be increased by bonds
or otherwise beyond per cent of the total
value if taxable property, but bonds may be
issued for the purchase or construction of
water, light, heat or power plants. and for
creating a permanent improvements reyr3y-z