The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-11
Resolution.

4 Whereas, Under and by virtue OF
the provisions Of SUB division Of secG
ton 267S of Article of Chapter 80 OF
the Revised Codes OF North Dakota.
1905, when authorized by a majority
vote at any general or special election
at which the question is submitted TO
the legal voters, the City Of Fargo, may
become indebted in an amount not ex-
ceeding four (4) per cent of the tax
able property therein, as determined
by the last preceding city assessment
without regard to the existing indebt-
edness OF the city. and may issue its
bonds therefor, for the purpose of con-
structing water works for furnishing a
water supply to the inhabitants of the
city, and
Whereas. The proposed bond issue
for the special purpose of building and
constructing a new combination water
works pumping station and filtration
plant Is within the four Cd per cent
limit on the value of the taxable prop
erty in the city OF Fargo, as shown by
the 1909 city assessment, the last pre-
ceding assessment made by the said
city:
Therefore. Be It resolved by the
! City Council of the City of Fargo:
That a special election be called to be
held on Friday, the 2Sth day of Janu-
airy, A. ID. 1910, at which special elec-
ton there shall be submitted to the
legal voters of the City Of Fargo. the
question, whether or not, $4,000 OF
bonds of the CITY of Fargo, shall be is
sued for the special purpose OF paying
the cost of building and constructing
a new combination water works, pump
H.
located at point between Second ave-
nue. South and Second avenue north,
near the business certer OF the city,
and installing therein all necessary new
pumps, machinery and appliances for
operating the same; end to pay such
part OF the cost of constructing new
water main of sufficient capacity to
connect the proposed new plant with
the present water works system OF the
city, over and above such part OF the
cost of such new water main as may
be lawfully assessed against the prop
erty along the route of such water main
specially benefited by the construction
OF the same, for the purpose of furnish
ing to the inhabitants of the City of
Fargo water supply; such bonds to
bear interest payable semi annually.
and to mature as follows. to-wit:
$20,000.00 thereof in five years from
date OF issue;
| $20,000.0O thereof in ten years from
date of issue; and
/ $25,000.0O residue thereof In fifteen
years from date OF issue;
1 That the City Auditor, be, and he is
hereby directed to give legal notice Of
such special election by the publication
of a certified copy of this resolution
for twenty days nex+ preceding the day
of such special election as provided
by law
Resolution proposed by Alderman
/ Tibert
Passed Jan. 8. 1910.
Approved: Jan. 4. 1910
Attest: p. ELLIOTT,
i N. c. MORGAN. Mayor.
(SeaD City Auditor
State Of North Dakota, County OF
Cass. City of Fargo--ss.
/, the undersigned Auditor of said
4 City OF Fargo, do hereby Certify. that
: the above Is correct copy, and the
! whole thereof. Of q resolution which
was adopted BY the City Council Of
said City of Fargo. at q meeting of that
body held on the Sd day OF January.
1910, as the same remains on file and
OF record III my Office.
In witness whereof have hereunto
set my hand and tie seal of the City
OF Fargo. this 7th day Of January. 1910.
N. g. MORGAN.
(Seal) City Auditor
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