Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-19
Over $48, 900 Increase in Ap-
propriations- Only $20,-
600 Taxation Increase


poses other than schools was ap-
proved last night by the aldermen
for q public hearing to be held in
city hall Friday night, December %,
at $3.50 o'clock, the total figures be-
ing about $47,600 in excess of this
years budget. The total appropri-
ations in the 1923 budget for local
purposes other than schools is
$96S,65S.37 as compared to s921,-
OS3.77 in the 1922 budget.
Although there is an increase in
appropriations of almost S4S.000 II
is important to note that only
$4,000 more must be raised in 1923
by taxes for local purposes other
than schools than In 1929. The
amount to be raised by taxes for
in 1928 (including second class rail-
road tax approximately $4,000 an1
bank stock approximately $3,500)
is $779,939.55 as compared to
$759,923.22 In 1922.
Several last minute changes were
made in the budget figures last night
by the aldermen prior to the pas
sage of the resolutions approving
the budget for a hearing. Several
of the city boards, despite requests
for increased appropriations over
last year, had been cut considerably
in the early budget figures, but the
aldermen reconsidered last night
during their committee session and
allowed these, boards slightly larger
appropriations.
THE 1928 police appropriation
shows an increase over this years
figure OF only $4,000. despite the
fact that increases in salary viii
total almost $4,000 next year. This
small increase IL appropriation was
made possible blythe 1922 police ac-
count having a balance of about
$4,000 left at the end of the year
which will reduce next years ap-
propriation that much.
An increase of 5000 is made in the
salary appropriation and $3.50 is
added to the 1928 district court al
lotment. The streets and sewers ap.
rronriation shows an increase OF
$4,000. A S4,700 increase is to be
found in the fira appropriation. Nc
change is made in the $4,000 garo-
age appropriation.
The Health Boards appropriation
of $27,500 remains unchanged. de-
spite the request of the board 1oi
at least $4,000 additional. in order
that the Schick test to prevent
diphtheria among the children of the
city, might be carried out IN the
schools.
The Harbor Board. which ha:
asked frequently during the pas
year for additional funds. in ordel
the city docks might be repaired ane
municipal warehouse erected or
the city dock property, was cut s2,'
800. it receiving $4,000 in 1928. al
compared to $4,000 this year. The
lamps and lights appropriation was
increased 1895. The request of the
public library trustees for an in
crease failed to bring any results. the
appropriation of $17.500 being iden'
tical with last years.
The police pension fund was re-
!uced S1,700 in 1928, the bulge
figures being $4,000. Playground
suffered a $500 cut, receiving $4,000
instead Of s3.500. The park com
mission asked for an increase oi
$4,000, but received a $4,000 cut in
stead, the 1928 appropriation being
$1,000.
The City Plan Commission. whose
appropriation this year was s2.ooo
receiving an increase of $4,000. A
request had been made by this body
for a $500 increase. Allowance OF
$1,000 for civic celebrations was
made in next years budget, this not
having been cared for in the 1922
budget.
An increase of $500 in the auto
bus Lpropriation was made. Con-
siderable increases in the various
bonds also were noted.
In the matter of anticipated rev.
enues, approximately $4,000 in eX-
cess of those received this year, is
looked for.