New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-01

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{ The conference opened with
presentation of the associate
AFbudget for inspection and CONNIE
4 The members of the board of fina
i and taxation essayed to prove to
\ associations representatives that
4 Il mill tax rate would be disastr
I to the general government of the C
1t was reported in City hall this mo
/ png that the members of the assoc
yuon were convinced of the utter
! possibility of running the COVE
ment on their program.
At the outset Mr.. ChambeIh
| made it certain that he and his
workers On the finance board W.
do all in their power and lend
their time in an effort to reduce
budget and he offered his serviceE
the associations representatives
explaining any doubtful clauses.
Chamberlain again reiterated tina
was of the opinion the 25 mill bus
was as low as possible to conductK
government well.
Cuts Would Cripple City.
Under the 21 mill budget the
were shown that approxima aH
100000 was cut from the rum
expenses which would cripple ii
general government for the next IS
Under its terms the board of heaIt
department required by state
would have to close it's doors
August l and the city would be VI
out any health work. Under it
fire department would have to
charge 20 men and the police a
10 men.
The associations members are
to have viewed the matter in a di
ent light after some of the foreg
explanations. The matter of mo
usually obtained from liquor lice
was discussed. The money was
by the city and had to be provides
this years budget and thus It
added to the general money ned
and the tax rate was increased al
a half mill by so doing.
Mayor Quigley this morning st Ell
that many points unrealized bel H
were brought out and put up to
men at the conference. The fact -
the county tax of $4,000 must &
paid was again discussed as
other items which men not thoroq
" conversant with city business k -
nothing about. The school dep
ment's 100000 for increased sala
is essential and was so proven.
item increased the rate one hal
mill. The police and fire departn
each took about a mill xtra this "
These departm ents must also be
up, the member Of the finance bt
asserted.
Legal Bounds Overstepped.
1t was brought out at the NEE
by the mayor that as a matter
fact the association in cutting
increases for the police and fire
acted outside of its legal rights.
Increases were voted by the corn
council and are included in an or
lnce. In order to repeal a city &
1inance it. is necessary that a
ion signed by 80 citizens and
mem bers of the common council &
presented to the mayor. Action
hen be taken but no association
other body can repeal an ordins
It leisure.
For several years, it was poir
,ut at the conference the board
public works has been desirous
matchmaking Broad street.
mount was included in this We
,ppropT1ation for the work but it
ut by the 21 mill budget. The bJi
t also called for more money
he board of public works to do
YORK and other municipal imprd
nents. But recently the mayor
elVed a communication from CO.
or Holcomb asking that the city
IS utmost to provide for munic
this spring in order
elieve the labor situation.
Mr.. Chamberlain emphasized
act that the city can not Dor 2
money for its general running
1t can borrow money
chools and permanent improveme
the 21 mill budget were pas
he salaries of the employees wo
ot be met and the general city g
would simply have to cd
0 a standstin. That situation
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