New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-12-02

Wy, dS bdSiS. Iot the PURPOSE
at the proper time, of levying al
annual tax in order to provide
revenue for the fiscal year endin
December 3lst. 1917.
Also to levy thrce-mills on tn
dollar of the assessed valuatio,
of all taxable property within tn
City of New iberia, to pay thu
annual interest and a portion OF
the principal due on the light an,
water bonds.
Also a special tax of three-mills
on the dollar OH all taxable prop
erty within the limits of the New
iberia Southern Drainage Dis
trict, to pay the annual interest
and a part Of the principal of the
debt contracted by the New lbe-
ria Southern Drainage District,
due in 1917
Also a special tax of three-ahd-
one-half-mills on the dollar, on all
taxable property within the limits
of the City Of New Iberia, in aid
of the New Iberia Northern Rail
road Company and with which to
pay the annual installment due
1917.
Also a special tax Of two-mills
on the dollar on all taxable prop
erty within the City of New Ibe-
ria. in aid of the Southwestern
Traction and Power Company, to
pay the annua linstallment due
in 1917.
All as voted by the taxpayers
within the City Of New Iberia and
within the District above des-
cribed.
The above present ordinance
was presented to the Board of
Trustees Of the City Of New Ibe-
ria, by j. p. Suberbiellc, Trustee
of Finance and after examination
and mature deliberation. the same
was approved as follows: Yea,
Messrs. Sealy, Suberbielle; Nay,
none. Mr.. Villermin absent.
Therefore. be it ordained. by
the Board of Trustees of the City
of New Iberia that the same be
duly published as the law re-
quires and that it be inscribed in
the minutes and ordinance books
of the City. as the law requires.
Which said Budget of Expend-
lures and estimated Revenues
presently adopted. reads as fol-
lows, viz:
New Iberia, La, Nov. 20, 1916.
To the Board Of Trustees, of the City Of
New Iberia.
Gentlemen--In accordance with the
requirements Of the City Charter, / beg
to herewith submit an estimate Of the
probable expenditure to operate the City
government during the fiscal year com
January 1st, 1917 and ending
December 3lst, 1917, based upon est
mates furnished by the Trustees of the
several Departments.
An estimate of the aggregate revepuesI
70 be collected during the year 1917 is
llso submitted.
Department Of Public Safety.
Amt. nee. to maintain streets
and bridges, including pur-
chase price of mules .. 100000
Amt. nee. to maintain Fire De-
partment,. including partial
payment on Motor Fire Truck 10000
Amt. nee. to maintain Police
Department ..... 100000 :
amt nee. to maintain Health
Department, including sal
aries of City Physician and
NoAoheI (UO.uUI
Amt. nee. to feed City prisoners $4,000 .
'or paupers and charity .. 10000
)ne-t third City Attorneys s: ;ly 1870
'al. Trustee Pub. Safety ;Ma5 or, 10000 t
Total ................... .$14190.O0 !
Department of Pubic Property. /;
ity Hall and Market
on City Hall and Market 5000 :.
anitor's salary ................. 10000
'uel, disenfectants and supplies. 117l5
'epairs and Maintenance -. 10000
art salary Trustee of Public
Properly .4ZO.OU
$1463.l5 b
ity Bridge X
eeper's salary .s240, 20 :,
epairs, maintenance, eto $3.50. 5000
art sal Trustee Of Pub Prop. 1000 y
$o5OOO
Ight, Power and Water Plant
nel mathematician. .eoo75.OO,