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CITY OF SOMERVILLE
MASSACHUSETTS
ANNUAL REPORTS
1919
With Mayor's Inaugural Address Delivered January 5, 1920
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SOMERVILLE PRESS PRINT
1920
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
DELIVERED BY
Mayor Charles W. Eldridge MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1920
Gentlemen of the Board of Aldermen :
For the first time in the history of Somerville its Govern- ment is being inaugurated for a biennial term. In the natural course of events we shall be associated for two years in the management of our city, and our responsibilities are the great- er because of the extended service which we are to render. The amendment to our charter making the government a continu- ing body for a two-year term will bring about a financial sav- ing to the city every alternate year and will, I believe, result in a more efficient administration. There will not be at the close of every year the distraction caused by a political cam- paign, and to my mind the mutual understanding between the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen will be strengthened with a consequent increase of co-operation.
Each year of my term as mayor I have dwelt on co-opera- tion as one of the essential factors in good government. For two years it has been my privilege to work in harmony with the Board of Aldermen, and I confidently believe that the next two years will be marked by even closer co-operation. Our interests are the same. We are all chosen to give the very best that is in us to the service of the city, and it should not be difficult for men animated by a single purpose to agree on es- sential policies of government. Let us frankly talk over all differences of opinion that may arise. The City of Somerville has grown to be an enormous business, and the best results cannot be achieved for our people if the spirit of co-operation is absent in any part of the organization.
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The mayor's office will be always open to you. I shall strive to be considerate and broad-minded, and I am sure that you will be equally so. The affairs of the city will continue to be handled in a practical, business-like way, giving to the citizens full value for every dollar received, demanding from all city employees efficiency and economy, humanized by courtesy. Without courtesy no business can flourish, and in the public service courtesy should be the universal rule. It smooths over many difficult places and makes possible the consideration and service which every citizen has the right to demand.
During the two years of my administration up to the close of business on December 31, 1919, the funded debt of the city has been reduced by $448,000. Including $35,000 maturing January 1, 1920, this reduction amounts to $483,000, of which $231,500 was paid during the past year. The borrowing ca- pacity of the city has been increased to $837,719. With the co-operation of the boards of aldermen of the last two years the borrowing of money for five year periods has been avoid- ed, and I urge you to continue the policy of "pay-as-you-go." We have begun again the improvements which were halted by the war, and last year $140,000 was spent in the construction of streets, nearly 70,000 square yards of paving being laid. I am confident that each year we can extend the improvement of our highways without again having recourse to the ex- pensive and unsatisfactory method of short term borrowing.
A statement prepared by the Auditor of the financial condi- tion of the city on January 1, 1920, will be printed as a part of this address.
Our schools continue to have the first place in our thoughts because there is no more vital problem before us than the proper training of the youth, who in a few short years will take our places and the places of all the men and women who make up our city. The immediate direction of the schools rests with the School Committee, but we must all do our part to make them effective as to education and as to citizenship. We want our boys and girls equipped for the battle of life with all the training we can give them, and we want them inspired by pa- triotism, growing into young manhood and womanhood 100 per cent. American. One great problem immediately before us is the question of school accommodations, and the recommenda-
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tions of the School Committee must be carefully weighed. A very large sum has been requested for new and enlarged build- ings, and it is absolutely necessary that the right course be taken to meet present requirements and future needs.
The Boys' Vocational School is to undertake the training of disabled soldiers, and surely every citizen of Somerville will approve whatever expense may be required to better the condition of those brave men who, having performed nobly their patriotic duty, have returned to us suffering from the effects of war.
For reasons of economy and efficiency I recommend the complete motorization of the Fire Department. By this means we shall secure better protection of life and property along with economy in maintenance. Economy in this department is more than ever necessary, because of the large increase in fixed expenses caused by the adoption of the two-platoon sys- tem by the voters at the state election.
At my suggestion the Mayor of Medford has joined with me in presenting a bill to the legislature to straighten the boundary line between the cities of Somerville and Medford. and I ask your interest and help to bring about this result. The present course of this boundary creates conditions which are little short of ridiculous, and I believe that a friendly agree- ment may be reached fair to both cities. The same condition to a lesser extent applies to the line between Cambridge and Somerville, and this also should be taken under consideration.
As there will not be another inauguration in Somerville until 1922 I call your attention at this time to the approach- ing fiftieth anniversary of the city. Somerville was in- corporated as a city on April 14, 1871, and the first city government was inaugurated in January, 1872. Since that time our city has increased in population from sixteen thousand to over ninety thousand and in valuation from twen- ty-two million, to over eighty-seven million. It may be deemed fitting to celebrate the golden anniversary in 1921, and I com- mend this to your consideration.
While not the most pressing need at the present time, there should be constructed in the near future a new city hall suita- ble to the dignity and size of the City of Somerville. Built in 1852 and originally designed and used for a school building,
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the present structure has been repaired, remodelled and en- larged in a vain effort to keep pace with the growth of the city, and further extensions are impracticable. The cost of re- pairs on the old building increases annually, and none of the departments has the necessary amount of space. Under these conditions business of the city cannot be transacted to the best advantage, and citizens as well as officials and employees are inconvenienced.
The civic survey now being completed under the auspices of the Federation for Social Service will give to Somerville the first listing of all its resources and conditions. This survey will not only be of practical assistance in the development of our city, but it also brings to Somerville the prestige of being the first New England city to undertake and complete such a valuable work.
The national census taken every tenth year is now being carried on, and I ask for the hearty co-operation of our people with the federal agents employed in this task.
In common with all other municipalities Somerville feels the effect of the high cost of living, and this is reflected in the general increase of salaries and wages of city employees. An ordinary rate of increase was not sufficient to maintain the standard of living, and I am confident that the people of Somer- ville wish their employees to live as American citizens should live, properly fed, properly housed and able to give their chil- dren their share of the benefits of education, culture and hap- piness which abound under the American Flag. Many of these increases were provided for last year. The school teachers will be cared for in a special budget which I shall submit to you. There must come a time when the limit of salaries and wages will be reached, and in the meantime I shall earnestly endeavor to meet each condition on its merits, dealing fairly with the tax payers, with justice to the employees.
We recall with deep satisfaction the splendid service of our State Guard companies during the riots and the subsequent pe. riod of protection of the City of Boston. In doing this work for our neighboring city the State Guard protected Somer- ville and perhaps saved us from a reign of terror which the mind can scarcely conceive.
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Gentlemen of the Board, I would not be doing my full duty as the chief executive of our city if I did not speak plainly on this occasion of our grave responsibility in connec- tion with the unrest and discontent which now seem to be rampant throughout our country. The aftermath of the war with its readjustment of social and industrial conditions, its confusion, its great material gains and its equally great losses, has given an opportunity to those who would wreck our gov- ernment and destroy the rule of law and order on which our country is founded and under which it has grown great and prosperous. The evil of anarchy cannot be exaggerated.
The latest figures show that Somerville had 6,560 men in the World War, that 178 were wounded, 123 died on the battle field or in camp, and 50 of our own boys won distinguished honors. Our city will ever cherish this record of patriotism and will express its gratitude in a permanent and appropriate memorial. The work of our returning service men is not yet done, for they are a tower of strength in preserving at home the principles for which they fought abroad. The peril of the Red Flag is at our doors. Already the American Legion is fore- most in the fight for true Americanism-Americanism as it was known in our Army and Navy, including men of every class, of every station, of every religion and almost every nationality, but all devoted to liberty and law, willing to sacrifice and to die if need be, that eternal right and justice might prevail.
I earnestly urge that every ex-service man become a mem- ber of the American Legion, so that the Somerville Post may be among the largest and best in the country and our citizens may have the advantage of its strong devotion to American prin- ciples. Such an influence was exerted by the Grand Army of the Republic during the reconstruction period following the Civil War, and although its ranks are thinned and its surviving members are nearing the end of the span of life, America has no patriots more brave and true than the veterans of 1861-1865.
Europe is seething with Bolshevism, but we have no place here for any man or woman who does not believe in the Republic founded by Washington and Jefferson, preserved by Lincoln and Grant and maintained in the fullness of its strength
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by the vast army and navy which comprised the best of our youth in the World War. There can be no excuse for further compromise with the lawless aliens who seek to destroy our American institutions. They should be made to observe a decent respect for the country which has sheltered them, or they should be driven from our shores. Every immigrant should be required within a stated time, and not too long a time at that, to learn our language and to become naturalized; failing to meet these requirements - send him back where he belongs.
We have no doubt of the ultimate triumph of the prin- ciples in which all loyal Americans devoutly believe; yet, in this land of liberty and justice, of equal opportunity, we must be ever on our guard to see that the square deal we stand for is given alike to all. There is room here for only one flag. Relying with God's grace on the love of liberty and obedience to law of the American people, we shall dwell in security and peace beneath the folds of the Stars and Stripes.
"Lord of the Universe ! shield us and guide us, Trusting Thee always, through shadow and sun ! Thou hast united us, who shall divide us ?
Keep us, oh keep us the Many in One !"
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TAXES.
The total amount of taxable property as of April 1, 1919, not including non-resident bank shares, was $87,353,424. The tax was fixed at $25.80 per $1,000 valuation.
State Tax -
$ 192,830 00
Special State Tax
11,569 80
Metropolitan Sewerage Tax
88,244 86
Metropolitan Park Tax
50,517 52
Wellington Bridge Tax
1,800 68
Wellington Bridge Tax, Special
1,593 90
Grade Crossings Tax
11,551 75
State Highway Tax
1,472 00
Charles River Basin Tax
7,917 24
Alewife Brook Tax
1,169 30
Abatement of Smoke Tax
357 94
Fire Prevention Tax
1,389 80
Boston Elevated Tax
169,593 77
County Tax
99,068 47
Non-Resident Bank Tax
3,126 34
City Appropriation
2,353,236 00
Overlay 11,426 31
Total amount to be raised $3,006,865 68
Less estimated revenue $537,040 00
Appropriated from Excess and Deficiency 71,000 00
State Income Tax Receipts. ... 26,295 00
State Income Tax Genl. School
Fund Receipts
68,000 00
702,335 00
Net amount assessed in taxes $2,304,530 68
Special Assessments : - Street Sprinkling $36,991 .25
Moths
1,347 50
38,338 75.
Total amount committed for collection .... $2,342,869 43
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ANNUAL REPORTS.
Appropriations, classified under general headings, were made from revenue, as follows : -
General Government
$106,649 00
Protection of Persons and Property
331,911 00
Health and Sanitation
230,720 00
Highways
257,625 00
Charities
85,235 00
Soldiers' Benefits
62,185 00
Education
613,432 00
Libraries
46,028 00
Recreation
27,106 00
Unclassified
59,360 00
Municipal Indebtedness
334,500 00
Water Works
198,485 00
$2,353,236 00
Less estimated Receipts, State Income Tax and transfer from Excess and Deficiency
702,335 00
Raised by taxation for city purposes. $1,650,901 00
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The following tables, giving a. condensed history of the city's debt and tax levy, are herewith presented for reference :-
Re- Tax Rate
duc- per $1,000 tion Valuation of on Account
Year
Amount of Funded Debt
Increase of Funded Debt
Funded of Re- Debt duction of Funded Debt
Town
$ 593,349 00
.....
........
Dec. 31, 1872
643,354 00
$50,005 00
.....
........
1873
809,354 00
166,000 00
...
........
66
1875
1,571,854 00 .
152,000 00
.......
1876
1,606,854 00
45,000 00
*$55,130 62
$2 07
66
1877
1,606,854 00
10,000 00
*58,828 58
2 30
1878
1,596,854 00
61,004 64
2 91
1879
1,585,000 00
64,915 76
3 42
1880
1,585,000 00
55,739 35
2 72
1881
1,585,000 00
58,498 64
2 59
1882
1,585,000 00
61,390 59
2 65
1883
1,585,000 00
64,479 01
2 70
1884
1,585,000 00
67,719 33
2 78
1885
+1,525,000 00
71,305 66
2 87
1886
1,525,000 00
66,894 23
2 57
1887
1,525,000 00
70,252 88
2 56
46
1888
860,500 00
25,000 00
37,000 00
1 28
952,500 00
130,000 00
38,000 00
1 27
1890
1,057,500 00
150,000 00
45,000 00
1 38
1891
1,045,500 00
45,000 00
57,000 00
1 55
66
1892
1,194,500 00
253,000 00
104,000 00
2 73
1893
1,279,500 00
222,000 00
137,000 00
3 27
1894
1,344,500 00
172,000 00
107,000 00
2 42
1895
1,506,500 00
247,000 00
85,000 00
1 83
1896
1,531,000 00
177,000 00
152,500 00
3 11
1897
1,548,000 00
167,000 00
150,000 00
2 39
66
1898
1,552,000 00
176,000 00
172,000 00
3 99
66
1899
1,492,500 00
110,000 00
169,500 00
3 30
1900
1,478,000 00
152,000 00
166,500 00
3 17
66
1901
1,461,000 00
146,000 00
163,000 00
3 02
1902
1.447,000 00
175,000 00
159,000 00
2 86
1903
1.505,500 00
197,500 00
169,000 00
2 96
1904
1,498.500 00
132,500 00
139,500 00
2 40
1905
1.510.000 00
148,000 00
136,500 00
2 30
1906
1.464.500 00
100,000 00
145,500 00
2 41
66
1907
1,508,000 00
198,000 00
154,500 00
2 51
66
1908
1.466,500 00
110,000 00
151,500 00
2 06
66
1909
1,503,000 00
190,000 00
153,500 00
2 42
1910
1,500,000 00
160,000 00
163,000 00
2 26
66
1911
1.519,000 00
188,000 00
169,000 00
2 41
66
1912
1,674,000 00
332,000 00
177,000 00
2 54
66
1913
1,674,000 00
222,000 00
222,000 00
2 92
66
1914
1.616,000 00
145,000 00
203,000 00
2 63
66
1915
1.650,500 00
240,000 00
205,500 00
2 57
66
1916
1,729.000 00
291,000 00
212,500 00
60
66
1917
1,757,500 00
261,000 00
232,500 00
2 95
66
1918
1,506,000 00
251,500 00
2 97
66
1919
1,309,500 00
40,000 00
236,500 00
2 71.
· $10,000 applied to payment of bonds; balance to sinking funds.
+ Sinking fund applied.
1874
1,419,854 00
610,500 00
........
1889
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Year
Valuation
Tax Levy
Rate
1872
$22,755,325 00
$274,374 45
$13 00
1873
29,643,100 00
389,214 48
12 80
1874
30,837,700 00
473,235 50
15 00
1875
31,317,000 00
518,161 40
16 20
1876
26,573,400 00
504,475 24
18 60
1877
25,479,400 00
471,789 14
18 10
1878
20,976,900 00
409,497 10
19 00
1879
18,950,100 00
352,553 80
18 00
1880
20,458,100 00
402,927 71
19 10
1881
22,569,100 00
452,945 45
19 50
1882
23,162,200 00
425,721 16
17 80
1883
23,812,900° 00
411,645 43
16 70
1884
24,331,100 00
418,750 26
16 60
1885
24,878,400 00
428,605 44
16 60
1886
26,003,200 00
416,987 28
15 40
1887
27,471,800 00
424,309 14
14 80
1888
28,765,400 00
421,458 60
14 00
1889
30,004,600 00
440,324 40
14 00
1890
32,557,500 00
447,704 00
14 00
1891
36,843,400 00
539,137 10
14 00
1892
38,093,100 00
596,357 50
15 00
1893
41,873,600 00
675,886 80
15 50
1894
44,142,900 00
721,165 54
15 70
1895
46,506,300 00
745,609 02
15 40
1896
49,070,800 00
786,412 32
15 40
1897
50,231,000 00
913,574 42
17 30
1898
50,739,700 00
954,187 11
17 90
1899
51,262,400 00
882,580 96
16 30
1900
52,578,200 00
889,916 08
16 00
1901
53,924,200 00
907,439 82
90
1902
55,558,300 00
964,535 80
16 40
1903
57,062,000 00
1,038,849 84
17 20
1904
58,137,900 00
1,059,292 56
17 20
1905
59,233,000 00
1,144,000 14
18 30
1906
60,371,500 00
1,114,023 62
17 40
1907
61,627,200 00
1,144,434 92
17 40
1908
63,158,400 00
1,237,694 72
18 40
1909
63,658,953 20
1,260,144 32
18 60
1910
66,376,338 70
1,306,888 71
18 50
1911
67,284,066 00
1,366,240 92
9 10
1912
69,632,540 00
1,390,824 93
18 80
1913
71,906,464 00
1,505,706 98
19 80
1914
74,946,894 00
1,665,289 46
21 10
1915
77,217,399 00
1,764,448 81
21 70
1916
79,304,329 00
1,785,540 99
21 40
1917
78,854,900 00
1,790,355 60
22 00
1918
84,639,280 00
2,015,783 68
23 20
1919
87,392,724 00
2,305,958 62
25 80
REPORT OF THE CITY AUDITOR.
OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR, January 22, 1920.
To the Honorable, the Mayor, and the Board of Aldermen of . the City of Somerville.
Gentlemen : - In accordance with the requirements of Sec- tion 3 of Ordinance Number 44, I herewith submit a report of the expenditures and receipts during the year 1919, showing in detail the appropriations and expenditures, and the receipts from each source of income, also a statement of the funded debt and temporary loans together with a balance sheet showing the assets and liabilities at the close of the financial year.
Respectfully submitted,
HOWARD E. WEMYSS,
City Auditor.
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BALANCE SHEET, DECEMBER 31, 1919. Revenue Account.
ASSETS.
LIABILITIES.
Cash :-
Temporary Loans
$527,000 00
In Banks and Offices .
·
Advance to Poor Department 50 00
$163,291 54
Tailings
291 65
Accounts Receivable :-
Taxes, 1919
$327,503 09
Taxes, 1918
985 92
Taxes, 1917
947 80
Special Assessments, 1919
25,795 32
Overlay, Reserved for Abatements:
Special Assessments, 1918
936 24
Levy of 1919 ·
$2,955 89
Departmental Bills Receivable
21,148 12
Levy of 1918
985 92
Comm. of Mass. Soldiers'
Levy of 1917
947 80
Benefits, 1919
26,618 75
Water Dept. Accounts, 1919 .
22,528 96
$4,889 61
$426,464 20
Tax Titles
.
.
·
2,079 29 427 30
Reserve Fund, Surplus and Overlays .
14,086 43
Comm. of Mass. Acct. Income Tax Balance due
6,415 00
Excess and Deficiency .
25,796 97
$598,677 33
$598,677 33
.
.
$163,241 54
Unexpended balances: Income of Trust Funds Appropriations
2,713 61
.
.
·
132 00
Revenue from Taxes, Supplementary Warrants
1,403 94
.
.
.
.
ANNUAL REPORTS.
.
1,215 00
Premiums on Bonds
Revenue Reserved when Collected : Departmental Bills Receivable
21,148 12
.
Grade Crossings
BALANCE SHEET. - Continued.
Non-Revenue Accounts.
Cash in Banks and Offices Accounts Receivable : Extreme Emergency
$37,554 23 Unexpended balances: Appropriations 46 36 Outlay Bills Receivable · ·
.
$37,554 23 ·
46 36
$37,600 59
$37,600 59
Municipal Indebtedness.
Net Bonded Debt
$1,309,500 00 Loans within statutory debt limit: City Bonds
$397,500 00
Municipal Bonds
31,000 00
Sewer Bonds
239,000 00
Highway Bonds
289,000 00
Bridge Bonds
30,000 00
Public Building Bonds
278,000 00
Emergency Loan Bonds
15,000 00
$1,279,500 00
Loans Outside Statutory Debt Limit: Sewer Bonds . · .
$18,000 00
Metropolitan Park Assess- ment Bonds
10,000 00
Water Bonds
2,000 00
30,000 00
$1,309,500 00
$1,309,500 00
School Funds . .
$5,000 00
Library Funds ·
20,414 58
Poor Funds
1,681 66
$27,096 24
$27,096 24 15
CITY AUDITOR.
Trust Funds : Investments: Cash and Securities
$27,096 24
.
.
.
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CASH STATEMENT, DECEMBER 31, 1919. REVENUE.
Receipts.
General: -
Taxes
$2,329,938 34
Corporation, Bank and Income Taxes .
166,882 91
Licenses and Permits .
9,386 50
Fines and Forfeits
2,680 72
Comm. of Mass. Account Vocational Schools
8,751 72
Smith-Hughes Fund
1,593 61
Dog Licenses
2,197 92
Miscellaneous
1,053 49
$2,522,485 21
Special Assessments
53,576 91
Departmental :-
General Government
$8,226 11
Protection of Persons and Property
2,234 88
Health and Sanitation
24,435 12
Highways
4,291 56
Charities
30,235 14
Soldiers' Benefits
79,661 07
Schools
5,709 81
Libraries
1,969 76
Baths and Bathhouses
848 55
Municipal Food Supply
6,687 11
Miscellaneous
755 41
165,054 52
Water Department Accounts .
253,590 38
Interest on deposits, taxes etc.
24,057 42
Temporary Loans
1,527,000 00
Premiums on Loans
132 00
Refunds
6,252 39
Total receipts
$4,552,148 83
Balance at beginning of period .
214,520 02
$4,766,668 85
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CITY AUDITOR.
CASH STATEMENT, DECEMBER 31, 1919. - Continued. Payments.
Appropriations
$2,250,487 10
Trust Funds Income
2,328 88
Temporary Loans . Advance to Poor Department .
1,609,000 00
Tax Titles
1,576 95
State Taxes and Assessments
543,442 53
County Tax .
99,068 47
Tellers' Overs and Shorts
77 84
Refunds
609 00
Total Payments
Transfer to Non-Revenue
Balance on hand
$4,506,640 77 96,786 54 163,241 54
$4,766,668 85 -
NON-REVENUE. Receipts.
Olive W. Cummings Estate
.
$578 82
Redemption Tax Liens
.
.
2,159 21
Funded Debt Loans
.
40,000 00
Refunds
13 87
Total Receipts
$42,751 90
Transfer from Revenue
96,786 54
Balance at beginning of period
25,476 14
$165,014 58
Payments.
Appropriations
$124,722 32
Redemption of Tax Liens
2,159 21
Trust Fund Investment .
578 82
Total Payments
$127,460 35
Balance on hand
37,554 23
Summary.
Total Revenue Receipts .
$4,552,148 83
Total Non-Revenue Receipts
42,751 90
$4,594,900 73
Total balance at beginning of period
239,996 16
$4,834,896 89
Total Revenue Payments
$4,506,640 77
Total Non-Revenue Payments
127,460 35
$4,634,101 12
Total balance on hand
200,795 77
$4,834,896 89
.
·
$165,014 58
.
50 00
TAXES - SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.
Excise Tax $12 67 245 43
1916 $1,416 92
1917 $2,734 33 8 00
1918 $365,013 39 4 00
1919
Total $369,177 31 2,306,218 05
Total to collect in 1919
$258 10
$1,416 92
$2,742 33
$365,017 39
$2,305,960 62
$2,675,395 36
Collections (less refunds)
258 10
95 24
660 93
358,762 51
1,969,961 11
2,331,031 89
Abatements
.
.
1,321 68
1,133 60
5,268 96
8,496 4
14,926 66
Total collections and abatements Uncollected December 31, 1919 .
.
$258 10
$1,416 92
$1,794 53
$264,031 47
$1,978,457 53
$2,345,958 55
947 80
985 92
327,503 09
329,436 81
Street Sprinkling
Moths
Sewer
Sidewalks
Highway Betterment
Total
Assessments levied, 1916, Balance Janu- ary 1, 1919
$ 50
$ 50
· Assessments levied 1917, Balance Janu- ary 1, 1919 . Assessments levied, 1918, Balance Janu- ary 1, 1919
16 60
5 60
2,583 01
904 70
559 67
4,069 58
8,145 35
234 25
8,676 46
17,056 06
Assessments levied 1919
36,991 25
1,347 50
5,621 95
15,651 47
59,612 17
Totals
$45,153 70
$1,587 35
$2,583 01
$6,526 65
$24,887 60
$80,738 31
Collections (less refunds)
38,553 73
1,349 35
2,583 01
1,420 88
9,624 50
53,531 47
Abatements .
.
.
63 98
4 00
46 72
360 58
475 28
Collections and Abatements
$38,617 71
$1,353 35
$2,583 01
$1,467 60
$9,985 08
$54,006 75
Uncollected
· .
6,535 99
234 00
5,059 05
14,902 52
26,731 56
Uncollected 1918 Assessments
·
.
Uncollected 1919 Assessments
.
Total Uncollected Assessments .
$26,731 56
ANNUAL
REPORTS.
18
. . Total Uncollected January 1, 1919 . Commitments .
·
.
·
..
.
.
..
....
..
.
.
·
·
936 24 25,795 32
2,305,960 62
·
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DEPARTMENTAL BILLS
Departmental Accounts, Pledged to Revenue.
Balance Jan. 1, 1919
Committed
Total to
Collected
Uncollected
Police Department
$32 33
$792 96
$825 29
$699 57
$125 72
1,000 00
1,000 00
1,000 00
3 42
3 42
3 42
Health Department
381 86
522 35
904 21
584 78
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