09-25-23~1
Council Chamber
September 25, 1923.
The Council met pursuant to adjournment from
the 24th. In the absence of the Mayor the President of
the Council presided. Councilmen Malone, Ranson, and
Scott were present. Councilman Sundy was absent.
A communication from the town of Delray Beach
was submitted to the Council by the Clerk and after dis-
!cussion a tentative proposition in reply was formulated
as a basis of negotiation and possible agreement, on the
matters of supplying Delray Beach with water and light.
ESTIMATES FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPT.30,1923.
The Clerk laid before the council estimates
'.for the requirements of the city for the fiscal year
,' ended September 30, 1923. The total requirements for
~~t#"year amo~tznting to ~ 2840.66, of'which sum X10,766.6
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will be required to meet the interest and"sinking fund
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on the outstanding bonded indebtedness.
A motion by Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr.
i Scott, that the millage to be levied and collected as
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!tax for the year 1923, to pay the interest and provide
a sinking fund to take care of the bonded indebtedness,
and to provide a general fund to cover the various ex-
penses of the city government be fixed at 26 mills was
I adopted on roll call, those voting in the affirmative
being Mr. Malone, Mr. Ranson, ltd Mr. Scott.
A motion by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Malone
i a•y.
Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ended Sept.30,1924.
Interest and Sinking Fund,Bonded Indebtedness
X10
766
66
,
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.
!City Lights
2,400.00
;City Water 180.00
IOffice Rent
120.00
;'Mayor and Councilmen 500.00
'City Clerk's Office 2,400.00
;City Marshall 1,800.00
Legal Services 750.00
Oiling and Repair of Streets 4,500.00,
~!Anditing
_ 200.00
~i Printing and Stationery 300.00.
I Printing,Newspaper 250.00
Fire Engine Payment 1,350.00
" ~`~ Ixitarest on Fire Engine Notes 324.00
Gemetery~Road
i 1,000.00+
Sanitation
1 500.00
Miscellaneous
i 500.00
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28,840.68
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authorized HQhe Water & Light Committee to purchase
a truck for the use of the Water & Light plant at a
cost not to exceed :350.00, the truck to be examined
and approved by the Superintendent of the plant before
Sharman be engaged to make the annual audit of the
A motion by Mr. Ranson that Fdr. V. J.
being purchased.
Treasurers books was on roll call adopted by unani-
!mons vote.
Measrs. Clutter and Second representing the
Ocean City Development appeared before the Council in
'the interest of a water supply for their development.
After hearing those gentlemen the Council reached the
conclusion that it was not at this time justified in
extending any ib~~'"`line into the development property,
but that the Water & Light Committee would cause a
out-in on the East side of Swinton Avenue at the ter-
minus of its existing line and that the Development
Company would be permitted to connect therewith at
its own expense and'"that the city receive as compen-
sation the sum of X1.00 per month for each individual
opening on the property,
company.
1st.
the same to be paid by the
The Council adfourned to 7:30 p.m. October
Clerk.
eting tdayor.
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A40NTHLY STATEL4ENT
^ ~ WATER AND LIGHT DEPARTb1ENT.
September 1 Deficit ~ 265.86
Reoeipts:
i Lights ~ 1035.24
Water 221.42
Water Connections 10.00
~As.teria~. Sold 19.50 ~ 1286.16
i Disbursements:
Deficit 'w 265.86
Salaries 612.50
General ~pense .50
~ BQaintenance 16.83
E'uel n 5.61
Lubrication 67.,50
Extensions 149.58
Engine 2 305.00
Engine 3 45.01
Error it Receipts and
Deposits Nov.1922 42.54 ~ 1510.93
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Deficit Apparent X224.77
~ Deficit Actual 104.28
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Treasurer.
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Tag Certificates °~ 7.00
Interest 2.50
Occupational License 1.25
Street Tag 32.00
Building Permits 8.50
Dog Tag 1.00
Office Rent 5 00 57 25
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CITY OF DELR&Y
MONTHLY _'STATED,ZEENT.
Balance, September 1 X8397.17
Receipts;
Disbursements•
Salaries
General Expense
Sanitation
Streets Rc Alleys
Street Improvement
Water 8c Light
Office Rent
Fire Engine
Fire Department
Printing
Police Department
Fire Engine~'Fund ~ 2pg,99
St. Impt. do 2113.10
General (sash) 1838.25
41 ,14
Gen.Fund due
X8454.42
X125.00
18.00
283.15
17.13
2507.50
193.50
10.00
1000.00
14.00
20.00
105.00 4293.28
Balance 4161.14
X8454.42-
from W Fc L. 1000,00