The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-18

the courthouse were tnrOnged
with taxpayers summoned to
the hearing at the invitation
of Uhl.
The board announced there would
be no public hearing today, which
had been set aside for private con-
sideration of the city budget with
Sullivan.
William Bosom, civic leader lead
err, briefly addressed the crowd, ex-
planning the situation and advising
a withdrawal until date for the pub
lie hearing had been set.
Forging into the room, Uhl de-
manded that the board hear the as
semblage, and declared that
refusal would mean great incon-
venience," and would show lack OF
cooperation on the boards part.
UhI Is Censured
Don't you read the newspapers
Mr.. Uhl?" interrupted Russell Will
son, school board member Of the ad-
justment board. THE afternoon
papers Friday carried full details
of the organization meeting OF this
board and made it clear that public
hearings would be held only on
dates set by the board.
It understand that you sent let-
tiers inviting taxpayers to come up
here today. If there has been any
inconvenience, it is entirely your
responsibility. You certainly were
presuming to set program for this
board to follow"
John Newhouse, county council
vice president and president of the
adjustment board announced to
the assemblage that a public hear
ing will be held at 10 Wednesday in
a room large enough to accommo-
date a large crowd. Definite an
nouncement will be made later, he
said. ~
Tells Board Of Problems
Speaking quietly, Sullivan, accom-
panied by all major heads Of the
city administration, told the board
of the problems which handicapped
preparation of the 1884 city budget.
There has been loss Of $780,
100000 in valuation of Indianapolis
property in the last two years" the
mayor said. This, coupled with a
16 per cent decrease in tax COLLEGE
lions, has caused reduction of
$21 900 in the amount Of revenue
raisable by 1-cent of levy.
The miscellaneous revenue of the
city for licenses and from state
sources has not been sufficient to
make up this deficit My only
thought in the matter of the budget
has been to hold our government
together and to not be stampeded
into any ill-advised action.
FOresees More Revenue
Within a short time, I feel GER
tain that the appalling tax delin-
quency will cease, the city will re-
ceive more revenue from miscellane-
GUS sources, such as the state in
come tax, license fees, and it will
be possible to observe the $3.50 law.
"As all of these factors are added
to the picture, I am certain that it
will be possible to reduce the levy on
real estate 80 and 40 cents at a
time, when we see the return of
normal times and prosperity"
Sullivan told the board that a 7
per cent delinquency had been set
up in the city budget, although it
was agreed that a 10 per cent delin-
quency may be expected.
Against our better judgment, we
adopted the per cent figure" Sui
Ivan declared. Our material and
equipment budgets already have
been cut so low that a 10 per cent
delinquency next year will result in
a deficit"
The board was to resume session
at l this afternoon for discussion Of
the notes taken from Sullivan's re-
marks and his answers to numerous
questions fired by board members
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