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1926 January Council Proceedings1926 INDEX -Book 56 SUBJECT Z Mar. 26- Zuecaro, Augusto, petition for exemption of license April 5- Ziegler, Albert, contractor's bond May 24- Zwack, Anton, contractor's bond Nov. 23- Zemanek, F., petition to grade alley back of Avoca Street Dec. 13- Zwack, Anton, settlement of delinquent assessment Page 78 89 119 428 465 Regular Session, January 4th, 1926 CITY COUNCIL (Official) Regular Session, January 4th, 1926. Present - Councilmen Brede, Ga- briel, Melchior, Schrempf. Absent -City Manager Douglas, Mayor Alderson. Councilman Brede moved that Councilman Schrempf be appointed as Mayor pro -tem of this meeting. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas - Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson. Not voting- Councilman Schrempf. Mayor pro -tem Schrempf stated that this is the regular monthly meet- ing of the City Council for the pur- pose of acting on any business that may regularly come before the meet- ing. Notice of publication, certified to by the publisher, of the City Coun- cil's intention to levy a special as- sessment and authorize the issuance of bonds to pay for the improvement of Cooper Street from Gilmore Street to Raymond Place; in Raymond Place from Maiden Lane to the south line of Lot 34 in Cooper Heights, and in Maiden Lane from Gilmore Street to Raymond Place. There being no remonstrance, Councilman Brede moved that the notice be received and filed. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas - Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that to pay for improvement of Cooper Street from Gilmore Street to Raymond Place, from Maiden Lane to the south line of Lot 34, Cooper Heights, and Mai- den Lane from Gilmore Street to Raymond Place, by J. F. Lee Paving Co., contractor, in front of and ad- joining the same, a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots, and parts of lots, and parcels of real estate hereinafter named, sit- uate and owned, and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or par- cel of real estate, as follows: Owner. Description. Amount. A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, part of Lot 1; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $173.71; extra ex- pense at 9.68175 per cent, $16.82.; interest at 6 per cent, $1.51; total $192.04 1 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, part of Lot 2; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $173.94; extra ex- pense at 9.68175 per cent, $16.84; interest at 6 per cent, $1.51; total 192.29 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, part of Lot 3; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $174.14; extra ex- pense at 9.68175 per cent, $16.86;, interest at 6 per cent, $1.51; total 192.51 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, part of Lot 4; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $174.39; extra ex- pense at 9.68175 per cent, $16.86; interest at 6 per cent, $1.51; total 192.78 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, part of Lot 5; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $174.61; extra ex- pense at 9.68175 per cent, $16.91; interest at 6 per cent, $1.51; total 193.03 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, part of Lot 6; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $174.85; extra ex- pense at 9.68175 per cent, $16.93; interest at 6 per cent, $1.51; total 193.29 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, part of Lot 7; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $175.04; extra ex- pense at 9.68175. per cent, $16.95; interest at 6 per cent, $1.53; total 193.52 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, part of Lot 8; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $175.28; extra ex- ense at 9.6817.5 per cent, $16.97; interest at 6 per cent, $1.53; total 193.78 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, part of Lot 9; con- crete paving, curb and gut- ter cost, $175.51; extra ex- pense at 9.68175 per cent, $16.99; interest at 6 per, cent, $1.53; total 194.03 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights,, part of Lot. 11; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $441.69; extra expense at 9.68175, per cent, $42.78; interest at 6 per cent, $3.83; total 488.50 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 12; concrete paving„ curb and gutter cost, $209.45; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $20.28; interest at 6 per cent, $1.81; total 231.54 2 Regular Session, January 4th, 1926 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 13; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $214.60; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $20.78; interest at 6 per cent, $1.85; total 237.2 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 14; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $215.07; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $20.82; interest at 6 per cent, $1.87; total 237. A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights; Lot 15; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $215.59; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $20.87; interest at 6 per cent, $1.87; total 238. A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 16; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $222.34; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $21.63; interest at 6 per cent, $1.92; total 245. A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 17; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $234.42; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $22.70; interest at 6 per cent, $2.02; total 259.14 A. A. Cooper, Inc.; Cooper Heights, Lot 18; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $240.18; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $23.25; interest at 6 per cent, $2.08; total 265.51 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 19; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $240.28; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $23.26; interest at 6 per cent, $2.08; total 265.62 A. C. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 20; concrete paving. curb and gutter cost, $240.42; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $23.28; interest at 6 per cent, $2.08; total 265.78 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 21; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $240.51; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $23.29; interest at 6 per cent, $2.08; total A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 22; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $240.61; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $23.30; interest at 6 per cent, $2.08; total A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 23; Concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $238.39; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $23.06; interest at 6 per cent, $2.07; 3 total 263.54 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 24; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $238.39; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $23.08; interest at 6 per cent, $2.07; 76 total 263.54 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 25; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $238.39; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $23.08 interest at 6 per cent, $2.07; 33 total 263.54 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 26; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $238.39; extra expense • at 9.68175 per cent, $23.08; interest at 6 per cent, $2.07; 79 total 263.54 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 27; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $238.39; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $23.08; interest at 6 per cent, $2.07; total 263.54 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 28; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $236.74; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $22.92; interest at 6 per cent, $2.04; total 261.70 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 29; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $235.98; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $22.85; interest at 6 per cent, $2.04; total 260.87 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 30; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $226.35; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $21.90; interest at 6 per cent, $1.96 total 250.21 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 31; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $226.35; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $21.90; interest at 6 per cent, $1.96; total 250.21 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 32; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $226.35; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $21.90; interest at 6 per cent, $1.96; 265.99 total 260.21 265.88 Regular Session, January 4th, 1926 3 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 33; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $225.97; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $21.88; interest at 6 per cent, $1.95; 249.80 total A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 34; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $238.44; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $23.09; interest at 6 per cent, $2.07; total 263.60 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 35; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $238.44; extra expense ata 9.68175 per cent, $23.09; interest at 6 per cent, $2.07; total 263.60 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 36; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $238.44; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $23.09; interest at 6 per cent, $2.07; total 263.60 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 37; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $238.44; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $23.09; interest at 6 per cent, $2.07; total 263.60 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, Lot 38; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $237.63; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $23.01; interest at 6 per cent, $2.07; total 262.71 A. A. Cooper, Inc., Cooper Heights, part of Lot 39; concrete paving, curb and gutter cost, $208.18; extra expense at 9.68175 per cent, $20.16; interest at 6 per cent, $1.80; total 230.14 Total $9,392.29 3782.21 sq. yds. concrete pav- ing at $1.65 per sq. yd $6,240.65 1981.8 lin. ft. combination curb and gutter at 73c per lin. ft. 1,446.71 1374 lbs. reinforcing bars at 5c per lb. 108.5 cu. yds. loose rock ex- cavations at $1.25 per cu. yd. 18.5 cu. yds. solid 'rock ex- cavation at $4.00 per cu. yd. 663 cu. yds. grading at 80c per cu. yd. Interest at 6 per cent Extra expense at 9.68175 per cent Total 68.70 135.63 74.00 530.40 73.63 822.67 $9,392.29 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits conferred.. Approved January 4th, 1926. Adopted January 4th, 1926. ED. SCHREMPF, Mayor pro -tem. L. 11. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the adop- tion of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabariel, Mel- chior. Nays -None. Absent - -Mayor Alderson. Resolution Providing for the Issu- ance of Public Improve- ment Bonds. Whereas, the contract heretofore entered into by the City of Dubuque for the improvement of Cooper Heights hereinafter described has been completed and said improve- ment has been accepted by the City Council of said City and the City Engineer has computed the cost and expense thereof to be $9,392.29. And whereas, public notice as pro- vided by law, has been published by the City Clerk stating the inten- tion of the City Council to issue bonds to pay the cost of s -irl im- provement and a public hearing has been held pursuant thereto, and all objections filed ther °to have been considered and determined. New therefor. be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Du- buque that to provide for the cost of improving Cooper Heights from Gilmore Street to Raymond Place; Raymond Place from Maiden Lane to the south line of Lot 34 in Coop- er Heights and Maiden Lane from Gilmore Street to Raymond Place, there be issued improvement bonds to the amount of $9392.29. Said bonds shall be issued under the provisions of Chapter 311 of the Code of Iowa, 1924, which bear date as of the 4th day of February, A. D. 1926; shall be in the denominations of 500.00 each, except that there shall be one bond to the amount of $392.29; they shall be numbered from 1160 to 1178 inclusive and shall be divided into 10 series of which the bond numbered 1160 shall con- stitute the first series and shall be payable on the 1st day of April, A. D. 1926; the bonds numbered from 1161 to 1162 shall constitute the sec- ond series and shall be payable on 4 Regular Session, January 4th, 1926 the 1st day of April, 1927; the bonds numbered from 1163 to 1164 shall constitute the third series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1928, the bonds numbered from 1165 to 1166 shall constitute the fourth ser- ies and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1929; the bonds numbered from 1167 to 1168 shall constitute the fifth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1930; the bonds numbered from 1169 to 1170 shall constitute the sixth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1931; the bonds numbered from 1171 to 1172 shall constitue the seventh series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1932; the bonds num- bered 1173 to 1174 shall constitute the eighth series and shall be pay- able the 1st day of April, 1933; the bonds numbered from 1175 to 1176 shall constitute the ninth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1934; the bonds numbered from 1177 to 1178 shall constitute the tenth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1935. Said bonds shall bear interest at the rate of 5 per cent per annum which interest shall be payable semi- annually, in accordance with the terms of the coupons thereto at- tached; and said bonds shall be pay- able out of the proceeds of the spe- cial assessment levied for said im- provement. Both principal and in- terest shall be payable at the office of the City Treasurer in the City ot Dubuque. Said bonds shall be sub- stantially in the following form: No. 1160 to 1178. Series No. CITY OF DUBUQUE IMPROVEMENT BOND The City of Dubuque in the State of Iowa promises to pay as herein- after mentioned to the bearer here- of, on the first day of April, A. D. 19 , or any time before that date at the option of the City the sum ot Five Hundred Dollars with interest at the rate of 5 per cent per annum payable on the presentation and sur- render of the interest coupons here to attached, both interest and prin- cipal are payable at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Du- buque in the State of Iowa. This bond is issued by the City of Du- buque pursuant to and by virtue of Chapter 311 of the Code of Iowa, 1924, and in accordance with a reso- lution of the City Council of said city duly passed on the 4th day of January, 1926. This bond is one of a series of 19 bonds, 18 for $500.00 each and num- bered 1160 to 1177 inclusive and one for $392.20 numbered 1178; all of like tenor and date, and issued for the purpose of paying the cost of the improvement of Cooper Street, from Gilmore Street to Raymond Place; Raymond Place from Maiden Lane to the South line of Lot 34 in Cooper Heights and Maiden Lane from Gilmore Street to Raymond Place and described in said resolu- tion; which cost is assessable and levied along said improvement, and is made by law a lien on all abutting or adjacent property and payable in ten annual installments, with in- terest on all deferred payments at the rate of five per cent per annum, and this bond is payable only out of the money derived from the col- lection of said special tax, and said money can be used for no other purpose. And it is hereby certified and re- cited that all the acts and condition and things required to be done pre - cedent to and in the issuing of this series of bonds, have been done, hap- pened and performed in regular and due form as required by said law and resolution; and for the assess- ments, collections and payment here- on of said special tax, the faith and diligence of said City of Dubuque are hereby irrevocably pledged. In witness whereof the City of Dubuque by its City Council has caused this bond to be signed by its Mayor and countersigned by its City Clerk, with the seal of said City affixed this 4th day of Feb., 1926, and has authorized the use of their fac - simile signatures to the interest coupons hereto attached. Mayor. Countersigned: City Clerk. (Seal) FORM OF COUPON On the day of ..... _._ A. D. 19 , the City of Dubuque, Iowa, promises to pay to the bearer, as provided in the bond, the suns of Dollars at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque, being months interest due that day on its improvement bond No dated 19 Mayor. Countersigned: City Clerk. Be it further resolved that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are -hereby instructed to cause said bonds to be prepared and when so. prepared to execute said bonds; and that the City Clerk be and he is hereby instructed to register said bonds in a book to be kept by him for that purpose, and to then de- liver them to the City, Treasurer Regular Session, January 4th, 1926 5 who will also register them in a book to be kept by him for that purpose. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby instructed to sell said bonds in the manner provided for in Section 845 of the Code of Iowa, the proceeds of said sale to be kept in a special fund to be known as Improvement Fund. Be it further resolved that the in- terest coupons attached to the bonds be signed with the fac- simile sig- nature of the Mayor and counter- signed with the fac- simile signature of the City Clerk. Adopted Jan. 4th, 1926. Approved: ED. SCHREMPF, Mayor pro -tem. H. G. MELCHIOR, L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tent Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays -- -None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Notice of publication certified to by the publisher that there will be a hearing on the plans, specifica- tions and form of contract which have been heretofore adopted by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, for the following public improve- ment, the estimated cost of which is $9,466.90. Construction of a 12 inch tile sanitary sewer in South Locust Street from the manhole in Railroad Avenue and South Locust Street to a point 1532 feet north. There being no remonstrance, Councilman Brede moved that the notice be received and filed and the plans, specifications and form of contract be finally approved and ad- opted. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays--None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Notice of publication certified to by the publisher that bids will be received for the construction of a Sanitary sewer in South Locust Street from manhole in Railroad Avenue and South Locust Street to a point 1532 -feet north, presented. Councilmen Gabriel moved that the notice be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tens Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchio Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Notice of meeting for issuance of Main Sewer Bonds, certified to by the publisher, that the City Council will meet Jan. 4th, 1926 for the pur- pose of instituting proceedings and taking action for the issuance of $29,563.41 Main Sewer bonds of the City of Dubuque, for the purpose of defraying the cost of constructing a main sewer in the ditch commonly known as the Bee Branch Sewer. At any time before the date of said meeting five or more taxpayers may file a petition in the office 01 the City Clerk, setting forth their objections thereto. There being no objections, Coun- cilman Brede moved that the no- tice be received and filed. Second- ed by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays - -None. Absent – 1\7ator Alderson. RESOLUTION providing for the issuance of bonds in the sum of $29,563.41 for the purpose of de- fraying the cost of a main sewer. Whereas: the City of Dubuque, in the County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, had heretofore, pursuant to and in strict compliance with all laws applicable to said City, law- fully ordered an improvement con- sisting of constructing a main sew- er to be located in the open itch commonly known as "Bee Branch Sewer" in said City; and Whereas, the cost of said improve- ment to the amount of Twenty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Three Dollars and Forty -one cents ($29,563.41) is to be paid by said City and it is now advisable to make provision for said payment; Now, therefore, Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Du- buque, Iowa, as follows: Section 1. That the cost of con- structing a main sewer to be located in the open ditch commonly known as "Bee Branch Sewer" in said City, to the amount, of Twenty Nine Thou- sand Five Hundred Sixty Three Dol- lars and Forty One Cents ($29,563.41) is hereby ordered paid from the proceeds of Main Sewer 6 Regular Session, January 4th, 1926 Bonds of said City issued in antici- pation of the collection of a main sewer fund tax heretofore levied by an ordinance entitled "Ordinance No. 170." An Ordinance providing for an annual tax for the purpose of defraying the cost of constructing a main sewer to be located in the open ditch commonly known as "Bee Branch Sewer," in said City, and declaring an emergency, and the tax thereby levied is hereby pledged and when collected shall be used only for the payment of the bonds here- by authorized. Section 2. That bonds of said City, in the amount of Twenty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Three Dollars and Forty One Cents ($29,563.41) be issued in anticipation of the collection of said Main Sewer Fund Taxes, pursuant to the pro- visions of Chapter 320 of the Code of Iowa, 1924; that each of said bonds be designated as a "Main Sewer Bond," be Thirty (30) in num- ber, dated January 1, 1926, bear in- terest at the rate of four and one - half per centum (4 per annum from the date of said bonds until payment thereof, payable November 1, 1926 and semi- annually thereafter, on the first days of May and No- vember in each year; that said bonds be signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk and the seal of said City be attached, and be reg- istered by the City Treasurer, and a certificate of registration endorsed thereon; that interest on said bonds be evidenced by coupons thereto at- tached and maturing on the several days when such interest matures, such coupons to be executed with the fac- simile signatures of said Mayor and City Clerk, and said offic- ials by the execution of said bonds, shall adopt as and for their own proper signatures, their respective fac- simile signatures appearing on each of said coupons, and that both principal and interest be payable at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa; that said bonds be of the denomina- tion of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) except that one bond shall be of the denomination of Five Hun- dred Sixty Three Dollars and forty one cents $563.41) be numbered con- secutively from 1 to 30, both num- bers included, become due and pay- able in numerical order, $3,000 on the first day of November of each of the years 1932 to 1940 inclusive, and $2,65321 on the first day of No- vember, 1941. Section 3. The bonds hereby au- thorized shall be in form substantial- ly as follows: (Form of Bond) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF IOWA COUNTY OF DUBUQUE CITY OF DUBUQUE MAIN SEWER BOND No $1,000 Know all men by these presents: That the City of Dubuque, in the County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, for value received, promises to pay to bearer One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) lawful money of the United States of America on the first day of November, 19 , with interest on said sum from the date hereof until paid, at the rate of Four and One Half per cent (4 per annum, pay- able Novemlber 1, 1926, semi- annual- ly thereafter on the first days of May and November in each year, upon presentation and surrender of the interest coupons hereto at- tached, both principal and interest payable at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. This bond is one of a series of bonds issued by the City of Dubuque pursuant to and in strict compliance with the porvisions of Chapter 320 of the Code of Iowa, 1924, and all laws amendatory thereof and supple- mentary thereto, and in conformity with a resolution of the Council of said City duly passed on the 4th day of January, 1926, and approved and recorded, for the purpose of de- fraying the construction of a main sewer in said City. And it is hereby certified and re- cited that all acts conditions and things required by the laws and con- stitution of the State of Iowa to ex- ist to be had, to be done, or to be performed precedent to and in the issue of this bond, were and have been properly existent, had, done and performed in regular and due form and time; and that this bond and interest hereon are payable ex- clusively from the proceeds of a sufficient continuing annual tax, which has been duly levied on all the taxable property within said City, and is pledged solely for the payment of the principal and inter- est of said series of bonds and does not exceed the rate authorized by law; that the faith, credit, revenues and resources and all the real and personal property of said City are irrevocably pledged for the regular and due collection and proper ap- plication of said tax; and that the total indebtedness of said City, in- cluding this bond, does not exceed the constitutional or statuory lim- itation of indebtedness or taxation. In testimony whereof, said City, Regular Session, January 4th, 1926 7 by its Council, has caused this bond to be signed by its Mayor and at- tested by its City Clerk, with the seal of said City affixed and the cou- pons hereto attached to be executed with the fac- simile signatures of said Mayor and City Clerk, and said offic- ials, by the execution of this bond, do adopt as and for their own prop- er signatures their respective fac- simile signatures appearing on said coupons, all as of the first day of January, 1926. Mayor of the City of Dubuque, Iowa Attest: Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa (Form of Coupon) No $ On , 19 , the Treasurer of the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, will pay to bearer Dollars ( ) at the office of the City Treasurer, Dubuque, Iowa, for semi - annual interest due that date on its Main Sewer Bond, dated Jan- uary 1, 1926. No Mayor of the City of Dubuque, Iowa Attest: Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa On the back of each bond there shall be endorsed a cer,tificate of the City Treasurer in the following form: City Treasurer's Certificate This bond duly and properly reg- istered in my office as of the first day of January, 1926. Treasurer of the City of Dubuque, Ia. Section 4. That when aid bonds have been executed, as aforesaid, they shall be delivered to the Treas- urer of said City who shall register the same in a book provided for that purpose and shall there upon deliver said bonds to the purchasers as may hereafter be determined by this Council, upon receipt of the purchase price, the same to be not less than the pay value of said bonds with accrued - interest thereon. Section 5. That the interest due November 1, 1926, and principal and interest •falling due at any time when there are insufficient funds to pay same, be paid promptly when due from current funds on hand and reimbursement be made to such cur- rent funds in the sums thus ad- vanced when the taxes herein pro- vided shall have been collected. Section 6. That all resolution or parts threof in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed. Passed and approved January 4th, 1926. ED. SCHREMPF, Mayor pro -tem. H. G. MELCHIOR, L. 11. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Recorded January 5th, 1926. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Brede moved the ad- option of the resolution. Seconded by .Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent - -Mayor Alderson. Ordinance No. 170 providing for an annual tax for the purpose of de- fraying the cost of constructing a main sewer to be located in the open ditch, commonly known as "Bee Branch Sewer," in said City, and de- claring an emergency. Presented and read. Councilman Brede moved that this be considered the first reading of the ordinance. Seconded by Council- man Gabriel. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Gabriel moved that the rules requiring the Ordinance to be read on three separate days be suspended. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays—None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Brede moved that the Ordinance be read a second time. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas- -Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. The Ordinance was then read a second time. Councilman Gabriel moved that this be considered the second read- ing of the Ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Brede moved that the Ordinance be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk for one week S Regular Session, January 4th, 1926 for public inspection. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf. Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Aldreson. Notice of publication of Supple- mental Estimate, certified to by the publisher, that the City Council of the City of Dubuque will met on the 4th day of January, 1926, at which time there will be heard for and against the following estimate for levies of taxes for future years: State of Iowa, Dubuque County. f ss . Notice of Supplemental Estimates. The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, will meet on the 4th day of January, 1926, at the City Hall, Dubuque, Iowa, at 4:30 o'clock P. M., at which time and place tax payers will be heard for and against the following esti- mate for levies of taxes for future years. Said taxes will not in any one year exceed five (5) mills on. the dollar and the proceeds therefrom will be used to pay the principal and interest on bonds issued for the pur- pose of paying the cost of construc- ting a main sewer to be located in the open ditch commonly known as "Bee Branch Sewer" in said city: Year Year Collected Levied. and Expended. 1926 1927 1927 1928 Amount. $2,438.97 1,330.36 1928 1929 1,330.36 1929 1930 1,330.36 1930 1931 1,330.36 1931 1932 4,330.36 1932 1933 4,195.36 1933 1934 4,060.36 1934 1935 3,925.36 1935 1936 3,790.36 1936 1937 3,655.36 1937 1938 3,520.36 1938 1939 3,385.36 1939 1940 3,250.36 1940 1941 2,678.76 Said supplemental estimate and hearing is in lieu of the supplemen- tal estimate heretofore proposed for hearing 'before the City Council on December 15, 1925. By order of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. HARLAN G MELCHIOR, Mayor pro -tem. Attest: JOHN STUBER, 12- 22 -1t. City Clerk. There being no objections filed, Councilman Brede moved that the notice be received and filed. Second- ed by Councilman. Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. - Absent —Mayor Alderson. Resolution Awarding Contract. Whereas, proposals have been sub- mitted by contractors for the con- struction of a Storm Water Sewer in the ditch known as "Bee Branch Sewer," and James Saul & Son, con- tractor, has submitted the lowest bid for the furnishing of all labor and materials and performing the work as provided for in the plans and specifications; now therefore, Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that the con- tract for the construction of a Storm Water Sewer in the ditch known as "Bee Branch Sewer" be awarded to James Saul & Son, and the Mayor and Manager be and they are hereby directed to execute a contract on be- half of the City of Dubuque for the complete performance of said work. Be it further resolved that this resolution being deemed urgent and of immediate necessity become effec- tive from and after its passage and adoption by the City Council. Passed and adopted this 21st day of December, 1925. Approved and adopted on final reading January 4th, 1925. ED. SCHREMPF, Mayor pro -tem. H. G. MELCHIOR, THEO. GABRIEL, L. H. BREDE, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. December 21st Meeting. December 21st Meeting, Council- man Brede moved that the resolution be adopted and placed on file for public inspection for one week. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Melchior, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. January 4th, 1926, Meeting, Coun- cilman Gabariel moved that the reso- lution he finally approved and adopt- ed. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, and Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Notice of claim for personal injury in the sum of $5,000.00 filed by Anna Montag against the City of Dubuque, stating that she fell on an icy side- walk in front of the premises known as No. 672 and 698 Main Street, for- merly occupied by the James Levi Regular Session, January 4th, 1926 Co., on December 5th, 1925, claiming that she is permanetly injured. No- tice filed in the office of the City Clerk December 24th, 1925, by Hugh Stuart, her attorney. Councilman Gabriel moved that the notice be referred to the City Solicitor. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tern Schrempt, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nay's —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Original Notice of Suit, Anna Mon- tag vs. City of Dubuque, in the sum of $5,000.00 on account of falling on an icy sidewalk in front of the prem- ises known as No. 672 and 698 Main Street, formerly occupied by the Janes Levi Co., whereby she sus- tained a fracture of the right femur, filed in the office of the City Clerk, December 24th, 1925, by Hugh Stuart, her attorney. Councilman Gabriel moved that the notice be referred to the City So- licitor. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. City Council Proceedings for the Month of September, 1925, presented for approval. Councilman Gabriel moved that they be approved and adopted and placed on file. Seconded by Council- man Brede. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Quit Claim Deed and Abstract of Title for Lots 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 in Pinehurst Sub., Birdena E. Bush and Virginia E. Robinson to the City of Dubuque, presented. - Councilman Gabriel moved that they be referred to the City Solic- itor for his approval. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of Win. Witter objecting to the location of the sewer in Roose- velt Street, claiming that the sewer was constructed on the opposite side of the street which will put him to considerable more expense when connecting with same than it will cost his neighbors across the street. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be referred to the City Man- 9 ager and Engineer for investigation. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of Voelker Realty Co. stating that they were assessed for the improvement of Queen Street as follows: Lot 57, $166.53; Lot 58, $164.96; Lot 59, $164.43; Lot 59, wa- ter connections, $55.21, making a to- tal of $551.13; stating further that these lots are of little value and that they will accept $350.00 in cash sub- ject to assessment, which is $10.00 less than the actual value of the en- tire group ' as returned by the As- sessor. The lots are way below the grade, rocky and of very little value, and they hereby ask the Council to investigate. Councilman Brede moved that the petition be referred to the Council to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas- -Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of Voelker Realty Co. for reduction in assessment against Lot 27, Tschirgi & Schwind's Add., and Lot 23, Pinehurst Add., assessed for improvement of West 14th Street assessed as follows: Lot 27 assessed for $165.57 and Lot 23 assessed for $65.86, making a total of $231.43; stating that these lots are of no greater value than others in said Pinehurst Add. on which assess- ments reductions were made, and they hereby ask that the Council in- vestigate and make a reasonable re- duction to compare with other reduc- tions made in this addition. Councilman Gabriel moved that the Council view the grounds. Sec- onded by Councilman Brede. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Special Ordinance ordering the Du- buque Electric Co., its successors and assigns, to construct and main- tain a high- tension line from its power plant to connect with the high - tension lines of the Interstate Pow- er Company between Dubuque and Clinton; authorizing said Company, its successors and assigns, to erect and maintain poles, wires and towers along the route to be used by it, and prescribing limitations and condi- tions upon this grant. Having passed upon first reading 10 Regular Session, January 4th, 1926 Regular Session, January 4th, 1926 11 at a previous meeting was presented for second reading. Councilman Melchior moved that the Ordinance be read a second time. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen, Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. The Ordinance was then read a second time, and on motion passed upon second reading. Councilman Gabriel moved that the rules be suspended for the pur- pose of giving any one present an opportunity to address the Council. Seconded by Councilman Brede. Carried by the following Vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. James Mulligan addressed the Council stating that when the City constructed the Southern Avenue District Sewer, he gave the privilege to construct the sewer through and across his property, with the under- standing that the lots would be put back in as good condition as they were before the sewer was construct- ed. This was not done, and further- more the contractor placed a man- hole in one of the lots, which de- preciates the value of this lot very much. If the City has this manhole removed and the lots levied as they were he will be perfectly satisfied. Councilman Brede moved that the Engineer be instructed to have this manhole moved as soon as the weath- er permits and have the property put in the same condition as it was before the sewer was constructed. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. January 4th, 1926. To City Council. Subject: Bids received for South Locust Sewer. The following is a tabulation of bids received January 4th for the construction of a sanitary sewer in South Locust: Cook & Kean - 1531.7 ft. 12 -inch tile, $2,787.69; five manholes, $60 each, $300.00; rock excavation, $4.50, $5,242.50; total, $8,330.19. C. B. McNamara - 1531.7 ft. 12 -inch tile, $2,511.99; five manholes, $60.00 each, $300.00; rock excavation, $4.50, $5,242.50; total, $8,054.49. Uhlrich -Paley Co.- 1,531.7 ft. 12- inch tile, $2,634.52; five manholes, $60.00 each, $300.00; rock excavation, $4.50, $5,242.60; total, $8,177.02. J. F. Lee - 1531.7 ft. 12 -inch tile, $2,619.21; five manholes, $60.00 each, $300.00; rock excavation, $4.50, $5,242.50; total, $8,161.71. Engineer's Estimate, $8,605.00. C. B. McNamara & Son is low bid- der on this work. Respectfully submitted, C. E. DOUGLAS, City Manager. —By W. H. C. Resolution Awarding Contract. Whereas, proposals have been sub- mitted by contractors for the con- struction of a 12 -inch Sanitary Sewer in South Locust Street from the Manhole in Railroad Avenue and South Locust Street to a point 1,532 feet north, and C. B. McNamara, contractor, has submitted the lowest bid for the furnishing of all labor and materials and performing the work as provided for in the plans and specifications; now therefore Be it resolved by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque that the contract for the construction of a 12 -inch Sanitary Sewer in South Lo- cust Street from the Manhole in Railroad Avenue and South Locust Street to a point 1,532 feet north be awarded to C. B. McNamara Con- struction Co., and the Mayor and Manager be and they are hereby di- rected to execute a contract on be- half of the City of Dubuque for the complete performance of said work. Be it further resolved that this resolution being deemd urgent and of immediate necessity become effec- tive from and after its passage and adoption by the City Council. Passed and adopted this 4th day of January, 1926, upon first reading. Passed and adopted upon final reading January 11, 1926. ED. SCHREMPF, Mayor pro -tem. H. G. MELCHIOIL, L. H. BREDE, THEO. GABRIEL, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. January 4th Meeting. Councilman Melchior moved that the resolution be approved, adopted and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk for not less than one week for pub- lic inspection. Seconded by Council- man Brede. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. January -11th Meeting. Council man Gabriel moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Council- man Melchior. Carried by the fol- lowing v: Yeas — ote Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of H. L. Fitzgerald stating that owing to the fact that he had a petition pending asking for a reditc- tion in the assessment as levied against Lot 13 of the Sub. of Lot 3 of the Sub. of Min. Lot 90 and part of Lot 87 for the improvement of West 14th Street, (the petition being received and filed), the time for mak- ing the first payment had passed the time limit for making said first pay- ment, thereby making the full as- sessment due. He now petitions the Council to allow him to make the first payment, and have the Treas- urer spread the balance of the pay- ments on the assessment book, to be paid on the installment plan. Councilman Brede moved that the prayer of the petition be granted and the Treasurer be so instructed. Seconded by Councilman Gabrie'_. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Brede moved that the Plumbers' Excavation' Bond be iur creased from $1,000.00 to $5,000.00 and the City Solicitor be instructed to draft the proper ordinance. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. The City Solicitor presented Treas urer's deeds to Lots 13 and 14, Stewart's Sub., purchased at tax sale by the City December, 1921. Lot 13 was purchased for $549.26 and Lot 14 for $482.16. Councilman Brede moved that the deeds be accepted and recorded and placed on file. Seconded by Council- man Gabriel. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Brede moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a deed for Lots 13 and 14, Stewart's Sub., to Ellio • Block, in consideration of payment of $1,031.42. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Brede - moved that the City Treasurer be instructed to in- form the City Solicitor of the exact amount that the City has invested in the Avenue Top Mining property, and the City Manager be authorized to advertise this property for sale. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Brede moved that the City Solicitor be instructed to collect rent from the Dubuque Bill Posting Co. for the use of the Avenue Top Mining property for their bill boards. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Melchior moved that the salary of City Manager C. E. Douglas be increased to $7,500.00 per year beginning January 1st, 1926. Seconded by Councilman Gabriel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro-tern Schrempf, Councilmen Brede, Gabriel, Melchior. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. There being no further business, Councilman Brede moved to adjourn. Carried. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved 1926. Adopted 1926. Councilmen Attest: City Clerk. 12 Special Session, January llth, 1926 CITY COUNCIL (Official) Special Session, January 11th, 1926. Meeting called by Councilmen Brede, and Gabriel. Council met at 4:30 P. M. Present— Councilmen Bredo, Gab- riel, Melchior and Schrempf. Absent —Mayor Alderson and City Manager Douglas. Councilman Melchior moved that Councilman Brede he appointed as Mapor pro -rem of this meeting. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas — Councilmen Gabriel, Melch- ior and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Not voting — Councilman Brede. Mayor pro -tem Brede stated that the following notice and call had been duly served and accepted. To Councilmen: You are hereby notified and -there is hereby called a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to be held on the 11th day of January, 1926, at 4:30 P. M. at the Council chamber in the City Hall. At this meeting there will be taken up for consideration and final passage and adoption the Ordinance No. 170, An Ordinance providing for an anual tax for the purpose oP de- fraying the cost of constructing a main sewer to be located in the open ditch commonly known as "Bee Branch Sewer" in said Ciity and de claring an emergency which ordin= ancc has been on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspec- tion since January 4th, 1926, and for consideration of such other mat- ters as may properly come before said Council at a regular meeting. Dated at Dubuque, Iowa, this 9th day of January, 1926. Signed by Theo. Gabriel and L. H. Brede, Councilmen. The City Council of the City of Dubuque met in special session at the City Hall in said City, Jan llth, 1926 at 4:30 P. M. Those present were Mayor pro -tern L. H. Brede in the chair, and the following Coun- cilmen; Theo. Gabriel, H. G. Mel- chior, and Ed. Schrempf. The Council took up for consider- ation the Ordinance entitled "Ordin- ance No. 170," An Ordinance pro- viding for an annual tax for the pur- pose of defraying the cost of con- structing a main sewer to be located in the open ditch commonly known as "Bee Branch Sewer" in said , City and declaring an emergency, which has been filed with the City Clerk for public inspection Jan. 4th, 1926. Councilman Melchior moved that the rule requiring ordinances of a certain character to be fully and distinctively read on three different days be suspended by a three - fourths vote, and that said ordinance be now placed upon final adoption. Councilman Schrempf seconded the motion and after due consideration thereof by the Council the Mayor pro -tem put the quesiton on the mo- tion and upon roll being called the following voted: Aye —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nay —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Whereupon the Mayor pro -tens de- clared said motion duly carried and said ordinance to have been placed upon its final passage and adoption. Councilman Melchior moved that said Ordinance be adopted seconded by Councilman Schrempf, and after due consideration thereof by the Council, the Mayor pro -tem put the question on the adoption of the or- dinance and the roll being called the following vote: Aye —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nay —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Whereupon the Mayor pro -tens de- clared the Ordinance duly adopted and signed his approval thereto. JOHN STUBER. City Clerk. Ordinance No. 170 AN ORDINANCE providing for an annual tax for the purpose of de- fraying the cost of constructing a main sewer to be located in the open ditch, commonly known as "Bee Branch Sewer" in said city, and declaring an emergency. Whereas, the City of Dubuque, in the County of Dubuque, and State of Iowa, heretofore, pursuant to and in strict compliance with all laws applicable to said city lawfully or- dered an improvement consisting of the construction of a main sewer to be located in the open ditch com- monly known as the "Bee Branch Sewer" in said city, the cost there- of to the amount of Twenty -nine Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Three Dollars and forty -one cents ($29,563.41) to be borne by the City of Dubuque and to be paid from a tax levied on all the taxable prop- erty within said city and it is now advisable to make provision with respect to the levying of said tax; Now, therefore, be it ordained, by the City Council of the City of Du- buque; Special Session, January llth, 1926 Section 1. —That in pursuance of Section 6213 of the Code of Iowa, 1924, there shall be and there is hereby levied and there shall be as- sessed and collected a direct an- naul tax upon all the taxable prop- erty within said city of five (5) mills on the dollar or such portion thereof as may be necessary upon said taxable property sufficient to produce the net annual sums as hereinafter provided: Years of Levy Amount 1926 $2,438.97 1927 1,330.36 1928 1,330.36 1929 1,330.36 1930 1,330.36 1931 4,330.36 1932 4,195.36 1933 4,060.36 1934 3,925.36 1935 3,790.36 1936 3,655.36 1937 3,520.36 1938 3,385.36 1939 3,250.36 1940 2,678.76 Section 2. —Said taxes shall be collected each year at the same time and in the same manner, and in addition to all other taxes in and for said city, and when collected shall be converted into a special fund which is hereby pledged for and shall be used only to pay the portion of the cost of constructing the main sewer hereinbefore re- ferred to, to pay the principal and interest of bonds issued therefor. Section 3. —That a certified copy of this ordinance be filed with the county auditor of Dubuque county and that said auditor be and he is hereby instructed in and for each of the years 1926 to 1940 inclusive to levy and assess the tax hereby authorized. Section 4. —That all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in con- flict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed. Section 5. —That it is hereby found and declared that an emergency ex- ists and that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the pub- lic peace, health and safety that this ordinance become effective up- on its passage, approval and publi- cation, and it is so ordered. Passed and approved Jan. 11, 1926. L. H. BREDE, Mayor pro -tern. ED. SCHREMPF, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. 13 Published Jan. 12, 1926. Published officially in the Times - Journal and Telegraph- Herald news- papers, Jan. 12, 1926. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Notice of publication certified to by the publisher of the City Coun- cil's intention to levy a special as- sessment and authorize the issuance of bonds to pay for the construc- tion of a sanitary sewer in Roose- velt Street from the end of the manhole in Roosevelt St. to a point opposite the end of the main sew- er, presented. A remonstrance by A. L. Rhorn- berg against the assessment as lev- ied against lot 1 of Min. lot 304 amounting to $100.95 and against lot 12 Johnson's Sub. amounting to $81.94 stating that these are hill- side lots and are of very little value and that any assessment exceeding $50.00 for lot 304 and $25.00 for lot 12 would be exorbitant, and he re- spectfully asks that these assess- ments be reduced to these figures. Councilman Gabriel moved that the petition be referred to the Coun- cil to view the grounds. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro-tem Brede, Councilmen Gabriel, Melchior, and Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Gabriel moved that the notice of publication be received and filed. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the follow- ing vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Councilmen Gabriel, Melchior, and Sch rempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque: That to pay for constructing sanitary sewer in Roosevelt Street from the end of the present manhole in Roosevelt Street to a point opposite end of water main by Uhlrich -Paley Co., contractor, in front of and adjoin- ing the same, a Special Tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots, and parts of lots, and parcels of real estate hereinafter named, situate and owned, and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows: Owner Description Amount Horne Builders Co., Fifth Ave. Sub., Lot 5; 25 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $11.72; extra ex- tra expense at 4.36482 per 14 Special Session, January llth, 1926 cent, 52c; interest at 6 per cent, 11c; total $ 12.35 Home Builders Co., Fifth Ave Sub., Lot 6; 25 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $11.72; extra ex- tra expense at 4.36482 per cent, 52c; interest at 6 per cent, llc; total 12.35 Frank Frey, Fifth Ave. Sub Lot 7; 25 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $11.72; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, 52c; in- terest at 6 per cent, 11c; total 12.35 A. L. Rhomberg, Fifth Ave Sub., Lot 8; 25 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at 80.469121, $11.72; extra ex- tra expense at 4.36482 per cent, 52c; interest at 6 per cent, 11c; total 12.35 A. L. Rhomberg, Fifth Ave Sub., Lot 18; 25 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $11.72; extra ex- tra expense at 4.36482 per cent, 52c; interest at 6 per cent, 11c; total 12.35 A. L. Rhomberg, Fifth Ave Sub., Lot 17; 25 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $11.72; extra ex- tra expense at 4.36482 per cent, 52c; interest at 6 per cent, 11c; total 12.35 A. L. Rhomberg, Fifth Ave Sub., Lot 16; 25 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $11.72; extra ex- tra expense at 4.36482 per cent, 52c; interest at 6 per cent, 11c; total 12.35 A. L. Rhomberg, Fifth Ave Sub., Lot 15; 25 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $11.72; extra ex- tra expense at 4.36482 per cent, 52c; interest at 6 per cent, 11c; total 12.35 A. L. Rhomberg, Fifth Ave Sub., Lot 14; 25 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $11.72; extra ex- tra expense at 4.36482 per cent, 52c; interest at 6 per cent, 11c; total 12.35 A. L. Rhomberg, Fifth Ave Sub., Lot 13; 25 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $11.72; extra ex- tra expense at 4.36482 per cent, 52c; interest at 6 per cent, 11c; total 12.35 A. L. Rhomberg, Fifth Ave Sub., Lot 12; 25 lin, ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $11.72; extra ex- tra expense at 4.36482 per cent, 52c; interest at 6 per cent, 11c; total A. L. Rhomberg, Fifth Ave Sub., Lot 11; 25 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $11.72; extra ex- tra expense at 4.36482 per cent, 52c; interest at 6 per cent, 11c; total A. L. Rhomberg, Fifth Ave Sub., Lot 10; 25 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $11.72; extra ex- tra expense at 4.36482 per cent, 52c; interest at 6 per cent, 11c; total A, L. Rhomberg, Fifth Ave Sub., Lot 9; 25 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $11.72; extra ex- tra expense at 4.36482 per cent, 52c; interest at 6 per cent, 11c; total County Tubercular Hospital, Fifth Ave. Sub., Lot 19; 63 lin. ft. tile pipe and man - holes at $0.469121, $29.54; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.29; interest at 6 per cent, 26; total Ilenry Est. and Kate Miller, Johnston's Sub., Lot 10; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and man- holes at $0.469121, 23.46; ex- tra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total henry Est. and Kate Miller, Johnston's Sub. Lot 5; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and man- holes at $0.469121, 23.46; ex- tra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total Markus Bernhard. Johnston's Sub., Lot 8; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23 46; extra, ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total Markus Bernhard, Johnston's Sub., Lot 7; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23 46; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total Fred and Rosa Licht, John - ston's Sub., Lot 6; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total Fred and Rosa Licht, John - ston's Sub., Lot 5; 50 lin. ft. tile nine and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent. $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 12.35 20c; total 24.68 Helen O. Litz, Johnston's Sub , Lot 4; 50 lin. ft. •tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; in- terest at 6 per cent, 20c; 12.35 total 24.68 Voelker Realty Co., Johnston's Sub., Lot 3; 50 lin. ft tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 12.35 _ 20c; total 24.68 Perry H. Kirch, Johnston's Sub., Lot 2; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 12.35 ° 20c; total 24.68 Chas. and Anna Thiede, John - ston's Sub., Lot 1; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 31.09 20c; total 24.68 Ulrich Eggenberger, Jansen's Sub. No. 1, Lot 1; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 24.68 20c; total 24.68 Otto L. Wunderlich, Jansen's Sub. No, 1, Lot 2; 50 lin. ft. Mile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 24.68 20c; total 24.68 Geo. H. & B. Gager, Jansen's Sub. No. 1, Lot 3; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent. 24.68 20c; total 24.68 Frank L. Brenke, Jansen's Sub. No. 1, Lot 4; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 24.68 20c;. total 24.38 John Berwanger Jr., Jansen's Sub. No. 1, Lot 5; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, . $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 24.68 20c; total 24.68 Nona Kirsch, Jansen's Sub No. 1, Lot 6; 50 lin. ft tile pipe and manholes at 0.469121, $23.46; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, Special Session, January llth, 1926 15 $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total 24.68 Nona Kirsch, Jansen's S;ul No. 1, Lot 7; 50 lin. ft tile pipe and manholes at 0.469121, $23.46; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total 24.68 Minnie L. Zogg, Jansen's Sub No. 1, Lot 8; 30 lin. ft tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $14.07; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, 62c; interest at 6 per cent, 12c; total 14.81 Minnie L. Zogg, Jansen's Sub No. 1, Lot 8A; 20 lin. ft tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $9.38; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, 42c; interest at 6 per cent, 8c; total 9.88 Minnie L. Zogg, Jansen's Sub No. 2, Lot 1; 24.9 lin. ft tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $11.68; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, 52c; interest at 6 per cent, 11c; total 12.31 Minie L. Zogg, Jansen's Sub. No. 2, Lot 2; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total 24.68 August Wohlert, Jansen's Sub. No. 2, Lot 3; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total 24.68 August Wohlert, Jansen's Sub. No. 2, Lot 4; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total 24.68 Anna M. Haffner, Jansen's Sub. No. 3, Lot 2; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe at $0.469121, $23.46; $0.469121, $23.46; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, 81.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total 24.68 Ida Wohlert, Jansen's Sub No. 3, Lot 3; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total 24.68 Clara Eichmann, Jansen's Sub. No. 3, Lot 4; 50 lin. ft. tile nine and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, 16 Special Session, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total Bertha Lange, Jansen's Sub No. 3, Lot 5; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total Margt. Groppe, Jansen's Sub No. 3, Lot 6; 50 lin. ft: tile pips aid manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total Minnie L. Zogg, Jansen's Sub No. 3, Lot 7; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes ,'t $0.469121, $23.46; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total Minnie L. Zogg, Jansen's Sub No. 3, Lot 8; 75 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $35.18; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.54; interest at 6 per cent, 31c; total Ida M. Higgins, T. Barry's Sub., Lot 2; 190.2 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $89.23; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $3.89; interest at 6 per cent, 78c; total Ida M. Higgins, T. Barry's Sub., Lot 1; 145.75 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at 0.469121, $68.84; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $3.00; interest at 6 per cent, 60c; total John Berwanger, Sub. lot 2 of 2 of 2 of lot 1 of 5 of M. L. 307A, Lot 2; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.46121, $23.46; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total Martin Trentz, Sub. lot 7 Peil's Sub., Lot 2; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total Oswald Zogg, Pell's Sub., Lot 6; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; in- terest at 6 per cent, 20c; total Louis Peil Est., Peil's Sub , Lot 5; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 24.68 24.68 24.68 24.68 37.03 93.90 72.44 24.68 24.68 24.68 January 11th, 1926 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; in- terest at 6 per cent, 20c; total Louis Peil Est., Peil's Sub , Lot 4; 50 liu. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.460i 1, $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; in- terest at 6 per cent, 20c; total Sophia Hertner, Peil's Sub , Lot 3; 60 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; in- terest at 6 per cent, 20c; total Sophia Hertner, Sub. lot 1 of M. L. 307A, Lot 2; 100 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $46.91; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $2.05; interest at 6 per cent, 40c; total Lizzie Schnee, Peil's Sub , Lot 2; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; in- terest at 6 per cent, 20c; total Mary A. Gross, Sub. lot 1 Peil's Sub., Lot 1; 50 lin. ft. tile pips and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total Mary A. Gross, Sub. lot 1 Peil's Sub., Lot 2; 25 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $11.72; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, 52c; interest at 6 per cent, 11c; total Mt. Calvary Cem. Assn., Sub. lot. 2 of M. L. 307, Lot 1; 682.44 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $320.15; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $13.97; in- terest at 6 per cent, 2.77; total 336.89 Theresa Witter, Sub. lot 1 of 2 of 2 of M. L. 307, Lot 1; 250 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $117.28; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $5.12; in- terest at 6 per cent, $1.02; total 123.42 Theresa Witter, Sub. lot 1 of 2 of 2 of M: L. 307, Lot 2; 221.5 lin, ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $103.91; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $4.54 in- terest at 6 per cent, 90c; total 109.35 Alfred F. Litz Est., Sub. 2 of 24.68 2 of M. L. 307, Lot 2; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and man- holes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; interest at 6 per cent, 20c; total A. L. Rhomberg, Johnston's 24.68 Sub., Lot 12; 166 lin. ft. •tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $77.87; extra ex- pense at 4.36482 per cent, $3.40; interest at 6 per cent, 67c; total 81.94 A. L. Rhomberg, Sub. lot 1 24.68 of M. L. 304, Lot 2; 204.6 lin. ft. tile pipe at $0.469121, $95.98; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $4.19; in- terest at 6 per cent, 82c; total 100.99 Realty Inv. Corp, Ham's Add., 49.36 Lot 615; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; in- terest at 6 per cent, 20c; total 24.68 24.68 Realty Inv. Corp, Ham's Add , Lot 614; 62 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $29.08; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.27; in- terest at 6 per cent, 26c; total ____.,__ 30.61 24.68 Geo, Gager, Ham's Add., Lot 613; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 4.35482 .per cent, $1.02; in- terest at 6 per cent, 20c; total 24.68 12.35 A. L. Rhomberg, Ham's Add , Lot 612; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; in- terest at 6 per cent, 20c; total 24.68 A. L. Rhomberg, Ham's Add , Lot 611; 50 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.469121, $23.46; extra expense at 4.36482 per cent, $1.02; in- terest at 6 per cent, 20c; total 24.68 Special Session, January llth, 1926 17 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits conferred. Approved January llth, 1926. Adopted January llth, 1926. L. H. BREDE, 24.68 Mayor pro -tem. ED. SCHREMPF, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilman Gabriel, Melchior, and Schrempf. Nays -None. Absent -Mayor Alderson. Total $2251.79 2521. lin. ft. 8 in. tile at 69c per lin. ft. $1739.84 10 manholes at $40.00 per manhole 400.00 Interest at 6 per cent 18.55 Extra expense at 4.36482 per cent 93.40 Total $2251.79 Resolution Providing for the Issu- ance of Public Improvement Bonds. Whereas, the contract heretofore entered into by the City of Dubuque for the construction of a Sanitary Sewer in Roosevelt Street, herein- after described, has been completed and said improvement has been ac- cepted by the City Council of said City, and the City Engineer has computed the cost and expense thereof to be $2,25L79. And whereas, public notice as pro- vided by law, has been published by the City Clerk stating the intention of the City Council to issue bonds to pay the cost of said improvement and a public hearing has been held pursuant thereto, and all objections filed thereto have been considered and determined: .Now, therefor, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Du- buque that to provide for the cost of constructing a Sanitary Sewer in Roosevelt Street from the end of a Manhole in Roosevelt Street to a point opposite the end of the Water Main, there be issued Sewer Bonds to the amount of $2,25.1.79. Said bonds shall be issued under the pro- visions of Chapter 311 of the Code of Iowa, 1924, which bear date as of the 17th day of February, A. D. 1926, shall be in the denominations of $200.00 each, except that there shall be one bond to the amount of $51.79; they shall be numbered from 1179 to 1190 inclusive, and shall be divided into 10 series of which the bonds numbered 1179 to 1180 shall Consti- tute the first series and shall be pay- able on the 1st day of April, A. D. 1926; the bonds numbered 1181 shall constitute the second series and shall be payable on the 1st day of April, 1927; the bond numbered 1182 shall constitute the third series and shall li 18 Special Session, January llth, 1926 be payable the 1st day of April, 1928; the bond numbered 1183 shall con- stitute the fourth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1929; the bond numbered 1184 shall con- stitute the fifth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1930; the bond numbered 1185 shall con- stitute the sixth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April 1931; the bond numbered 1186 shall con- stitute the seventh series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1932; the bond numbered 1187 shall con- stitute the eighth series and shall be payable the lst day of April, 1933; the bond numbered 1188 shall con- stitute the ninth series and shall be payable the lst day of April, 1934; the bonds numbered from 1189 to1190 shall constitute the tenth series and shall be payable the 1st day of Ap- ril, 1935. Said bonds shall bear interest at the rate of 5 per cent per annum, which interest shall be payable semi- annually, in accordance with the terms of the coupons thereto attach- ed; and said bonds shall be payable out of the proceeds of the special assessments levied for said improve- ment. Both principal and interest shall be payable at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Du- buque. Said bonds shall be substan- tially in the following form: No. 1179 to 1190. Series No CITY OF DUBUQUE Sewer Bond. The City of Dubuque in the State of Iowa promises to pay as herein- after mentioned to the bearer here- of, on the first day of April, A. D. 19 ; or any time before that date at the option of the City the sum of Two Hundred Dollars with interest thereon at the rate of 5 per cent per annum, payable on the presentation and surrender of the interest cou- pons hereto attached, both interest and principal are payable at the of- fice of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque in the State of Iowa. This bond is issued by the City of Dubuque pursuant to and by virtue of Chapter 311 of the Code of Iowa, 1924, and in accordance with a reso- lution of the City Council of said city, duly passed on the 11th day of January, 1926; 11 for $200.00 each, numbered from 1179 to 1189 inclus- ive, and one for $51.79, numbered 1190, all of like tenor and date and issued for the purpose of construct- ing a sanitary sewer in Roosevelt Street from the end of a manhole in Roosevelt Street to a point oppo- site the end of the Water Main, and described in said resolution; which cost is assessable and levied along said improvement, and is made by law a lien on all abutting or adja- cent property, and payable in ten annual installments, with interest on all deferred payments at the rate of five per cent per annum, and this bond is payable only out of the mon- ey derived from the collection of said special tax, and said money can be used for no other purpose. And it is hereby certified and re- cited that all the acts and condition and things required to be done prec- edent to and in the issuing of this series of bonds, have been done, hap- pened and performed in regular and due form as required by said law and resolution; and for the assess- ments, collections and payment here- on of said special tax, the faith and diligence of said City of Dubuque are hereby irrevocably pledged. In witness whereof the City of Du- buque by its City Council has caused this bond to be signed by its Mayor and countersigned by its City Clerk, with the seal of said City affixed this 11th day of February, 1926, and has authorized the use of their fac- simile signatures to the interest cou- pons hereto attached. Countersigned: (Seal) Countersigned: Mayor. City Clerk. FORM OF COUPON. On. the day of A. D. 19 , the City of Dubuque, Iowa, promises to pay to the bearer, as provided in the Bond, the sum of at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque, being months' interest due that day on its Improvement Bond No dated 19 Mayor. City Clerk. Be it further resolved that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby instructed to cause said bonds to be prepared and when so prepared to execute said bonds; and that the City Clerk be and he is hereby instructed to register said bonds in a book to be kept by him for that purpose, and to then deliver them to the City Treasurer who will also register them in a book to be kept by him for that purpose. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby in- structed to sell said bonds in the manner provided for in Section 845 Special Session, January llth, 1926 of the Code of Iowa, the proceeds of said sale to be kept in a special fund to be known as Sewer Fund. Be it further resolved that the interest coupons attached to the bonds be signed with the fac- simile signature of the Mayor and counter signed with the fac - simile signature of the City Clerk. Adopted January 11th, 1926. Attest: JOHN ST'IJBER, City Clerk. Approved: L. H. BREDE, Mayor pro -tem. ED. SCHREMPF, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Councilman Gabriel moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of property owners on Prospect Street asking that the Sani- tary Sewer in Prospect Street be ex- tended North to West 6th Street, thence West 225 feet on said West 6th Street for the reason that a sanitary sewer in this district is bad- ly needed. Signed by John Latenser. Joseph Keller, George Deyoe. Councilman Gabriel moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager and Engineer, for investi- gation. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of Mrs. Helen Whippo stating that she is owner of west 100 feet of Lot 1, McCraney's 1st Add. The City holds a tax sale certificate for the second assessment for the Sanitary Sewer in Garfield Avenue, amounting to $50.45. She asks that the City allow her to redeem this upon payment of said sum, cancel- ling the penalty and 8% interest on same. Councilman Schrempf moved that the prayer of the petition be grant- ed; she to pay assessments due to date and interest at the regular rate of 5 %, upon payment of which the tax sale certificate, penalty and 8% interest be cancelled, the Treasurer to be instructed accordingly. Sec- onded by Councilman Gabriel. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. 19 Absent —Mayor Alderson. Reports of the City Water Works, Report of the City Auditor, and Re- port of City Treasurer for the Month of December, 1925, presented for approval. Councilman Gabriel moved that the reports be approved, adopted and placed on file. Seconded by Coun- cilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. City Council Proceedings for the Month of October presented for ap- proval. Councilman Gabriel moved that they be approved, adopted and placed on file. Seconded by Council- man Schrempf. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Special Ordinance ordering and re- quiring the Dubuque Electric Co., its successors and assigns to construct and maintain high- tension line from Power Plant on 8th Street, having passed first and second reading, was presented for final reading and adop- tion. The Ordinance was read a third time. Special Ordinance. An Ordinance ordering and requir- ing Dubuque Electric Company, their successors and assigns, to construct and maintain a high- tension line from its power plant to connect with the high- tension lines of the Inter- state Power Company between Du- buque and Clinton; authorizing said Company, its successors and assigns to erect and maintain poles, wires and towers along the route to be . used by it; and prescribing limita- tions and conditions upon this grant. Whereas, Dubuque Electric Com- pany, its successors and assigns, has a franchise from the City of Dubuque to erect, maintain and operate poles, wires and other fixtures in the streets, alleys and public places for the purpose of distributing electric- ity for light, power and other pur- poses, the terms of such franchise being embodied in an Ordinance regularly passed and adopted by this Council and approved by the electors of the City of Dubuque dated Feb- ruary 14, 1922; and Whereas, by the provisions of such franchise ordinance the City Council retains the power and authority to order said Company to construct, maintain and operate such additions and extensions to said system as the 20 Special Session, January 11th, 1926 Council may from time to time es- tablish to be proper and reasonably necessary; and Whereas, said Company has made and will make valuable improve- ments and additions to its power plant and thereby develop greater electric energy than is reasonably necessary for the accommodation of the citizens of Dubuque; and Whereas, this Council believes that it will be to the best interest of the people of Dubuque to have developed the distributing system of said Com- pany into adjacent territory; and Whereas, in order to construct said system it is necessary that poles and towers be placed and er- ected and wires strung thereon,, up- on, over and across the streets and alleys of the City of Dubuque: now therefore Be it Ordained by the City Coun- cil of the City of Dubuque, pursuant to the power and authority vested in it by virtue of the Franchise Ordin- ance of said Company heretofore re- ferred to: Section 1. That the Dubuque Elec- tric Company, its successors and as- signs be and it is hereby ordered and directed to extend its electrical dis- tributing system by the erection of high- tension lines over the following routes, to -wit: Commencing at the Power Plant of said Company at the foot of Eighth Street, thence in a northeasterly direction across to the southerly end of the island upon property of said Company; thence a southeasterly direction along said island upon the property of said Company to the southeasterly end of said island; thence in a southerly direction ac- ross that part of the river between the island and the Iowa shore and across the property of said Company in the easterly half of Block Nine of Dubuque Harbor Improvement Com- pany's Addition to a point approxim- ately at the intersection of Bell and Commercial Streets in said City; thence along the southeasterly side of Bell Street in a southwesterly di- rection across Commercial Street, River Street, Pine Street, Wall Street, Washington Street, Sixth Street and Fifth Street and thence on the northwsterly side of Bell Street in a southwesterly direc- tion across Fourth Street to the in- tersection of Third and Bell Streets; thence in a southerly direction across Dubuque Harbor to a point on the river front near the south side entrance of said Harbor; thence along the water front to a point about one hundred feet southerly from the foot of Camp Street; thence in a southwesterly direction across land belonging to J. R. Waller Es- tate and across Illinois Central right of way and Iowa Street, Rail- road Avenue, South Main Street, and Salina Street, the property of the Consumers' Ice Company and City property to the intersection of South Locust Street with the Cascade road and thence about Five Hundred feet westerly along said Cascade Road; thence southeasterly across the pri- vate property and across Grandview Avenue and to the City Limits. Sec. 2. That said Company shall procure all leasements from the own- ers of private property upon, over and across which it will erect and maintain its poles, towers, wires and other fixtures. Sec. 3. That said Company, its successors and assigns, are hereby granted the right and authority to erect and maintain towers of ap- proved construction upon public property, as follows: One approximately at the inter- section of Bell and Commercial Streets; One approximately at the inter- section of Wall and Bell Streets; One approximately at the inter- section of Fifth and Bell Streets; One approximately at the inter- section of Third and Bell Streets; One at the foot of First Street on the river front near the south side of the entrance to Dubuque Harbor; One on the river front approxim- ately at the foot of Dodge Street; One on the river front between the foot of Camp Street and the foot of Railroad Avenue in an old stone foundation approximately 100 feet southerly from the foot of Camp Street; One on Illinois Central property near the intersection of Railroad Avenue and South Main Street; One on City property east of Lo- cust Street, and south of Railroad Avenue; and One on the Cascade Road above Locust Street approximately 500 fect westerly from the intersection of said Cascade Road with South Lo- cust Street. Sec. 3. That these towers shall be erected under the supervision of the City Electrician and shall be so lo- cated that they will not form an obstruction to the use of said streets for public travel, or to the inconven- ience or use of private property. Sec. 4. That high - tension cables and wires shall be strung and placed upon all towers and poles used by said Company in a safe, secure and approved manner and shall be so in- sulated as to prevent the possibility of damages resulting from coming in contact therewith. Special Session, January 11th, 1926 21 Sec. 5. That the wires and cables to be placed and strung upon said towers or poles shall be of sufficient height as to conform to the National Electric Safety Code. See. 6. That said Company, its successors or assigns, shall be liable for any injury or ,damage to persons or property by reason of the negli- gent ,construction, maintenance or operation of said distributing system. It shall .pay any and all judgments for damages that may be secured in any court of record in any action brought against the City of Dubuque arising on account of the negligent construction, maintenance and oper- ation .of said system, but notice of the pendency of any such action shall be given by the said City to said Company, its successors and assns. S.e 7. That said .Company shall pay to the City of Dubuque the sum of $7.50 for each day that the elec- trical inspector shall be engaged in the supervision of the construction of said electrical system, a statement of the total amount thereof to be rendered said Company upon the completion of the work. Sec. 8. That this Ordinance and the rights granted hereunder shall expire at the same time that the Franchise Ordinance of said Com- pany, heretofore referred to, ex- pires, provided however that a re- newal of the Franchise Ordinance shall operate as a renewal of the rights herein granted. Sec 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten days from and after its final passage, adoption and approval by the City Council of the City of Dubuque and publication as provided by law. Passed upon first reading this 15th day of December, 1925. Passed upon second reading this 4th day of January, 1926. Passed, adopted and approved up- on final reaidng this 11th day of Jan - ury, 1926. L. H. BREDE, Mayor pro -tem. ED. SCHREMPF, THEO. GABRIEL, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Published officially in the Times - Journal and Telegraph- Herald news- papers January 12th, 1926. JOHN STUBER, 1t. City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Second- ed by Councilm Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas- -Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Petition of residents on Green Street between Asbury and Avoca Streets asking that said street be graded and made passable, stating that the street in its present condi- tion is almost impassable. Signed by Elliott Richey, Glenn Ellis, G. Hil- ers, et al. Fourteen (14) signers, be- ing all the residents on said part of Green Street. Councilman Gabriel moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager with instructions to have said street graded. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Ordinance No. 171 requiring all persons, firms or corporations to procure a permit for excavating in streets, alleys, sidewalks or public places; providing for the execution of a bond; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the terms hereof and providing a penalty for violation hereof. Pre- sented and read. Councilman Schrempf moved that this be considered the first reading of the ordinance. Seconded by Coun- cilman Gabriel. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Gabariel moved that the City Manager and Engineer be authorized to attend the annual con- vention and road show of the Amer- ican Road Builders Association to be held in Chicago January 12th -13th and 14th, 1926. The City to pay their expenses. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. Councilman Schrempf moved that the claim of Julia Hess against the City on account of personal injuries be disallowed. Seconded by Council- man Melchior. Carried by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas —Mayor pro -tem Brede, Coun- cilman Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent —Mayor Alderson. There being no further business, 22 Special Session, January 18th, 1926 Councilman Gabriel moved to ad- journ. Carried. JOHN STUBER, City Clery. Approved 1926. Adopted 1926. Councilmen Attest: City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL (Official) Special Session, January 18th, 1926. Meeting called by order of Mayor Alderson and Councilman Gabriel. Council met at 4:30 P. M. Present -City Manager Douglas,. Mayor Alderson, Councilmen Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Absent - Councilman Brede. Mayor Alderson read the call and stated that this meeting is called for the purpose of levying a special as- sessment and authorizing the issu- ance of bonds to provide for the pay- ment of the construction of a sani- tary sewer in Woodworth Street and Cottage Place, and acting on any other business that may come before the meeting. Notice of publication, certified to by the publisher, of the City Coun- cil's intention to levy a special ad- sessment and authorize the issuance of bonds to provide for the payment of a Sanitary Sewer in Woodworth Street from Lowell Street to Cottage Place, and in Cottage Place from Woodworth Street to about 300 feet East and in Cottage Place from Woodworth Street to Abbott Street and in Abbott Street from Cottage Place about 200 feet South. There being no remonstrance, Councilman Gabriel moved that the notice be received and filed. Second- ed by Councilman Schrempf. - Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- men Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays -None. Absent - Councilman Brede. Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, that to pay for constructing sanitary sewer in Wood- worth Street from Lowell Street to Cottage Place, and in Cottage Place from Woodworth Street to about 300 feet east, and in Cottage Place from Woodworth Street to Abbott Street, and in Abbott Street from Cottage Place about 200 feet south, by Uhl - rich -Paley Co., contractor, in front of and adjoining the same, a special tax be and is hereby levied on the sev- eral lots, and parts of lots, and par- cels of real estate hereinafter named, situate and owned, and for the sev- eral amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate, as follows: Owner. Description. Amount. Frank Kraessig, Pleasant View Add., Lot 76; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.77; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.41; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total $ 30.43 Voelker Realty Co., Pleasant View Add., Lot 75; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.77; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.41; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total Marie Fisher, Pleasant View Add., Lot 74; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.77; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.41; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total Realty Inv. Corp., Pleasant View Add., Lot 73; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.77; extra ex- pense at 4.92529 per cent, 25c; total Realty Inv. Corp., Pleasant View Add., Lot 72; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.77; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.41; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total Melvin VanValkenberg, Pleas- ant View Add., Lot 71; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and man- holes at $0.71914, $28.77; extra expense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.41; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total Voelker Realty Co., Pleasant View Add., Lot 70; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.77; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.41; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total Voelker Realty Co., Pleasant View Add., Lot 69; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.77; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.41; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total Joseph Ernster, Pleasant View Add., Lot 68; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.77; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.41; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total Joseph Ernster, Pleasant View Add., Lot 67; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.77; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $1:41; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total Anna Ernster, Pleasant View Add., Lot 66; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.77; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.41; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total Special Session, January 18th, 1926 23 30.43 30.43 30.43 30.43 30.43 30.43 30.43 30.43 30.43 30.43 Anna Ernster, Pleasant View Add., Lot 65; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.77; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.41; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total Anna Ernster, Pleasant View Add., Lot 64; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.77; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.41; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total Voelker Realty Co., Pleasant View Add., Lot 63; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.77; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.41; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total Fred E. Metz, Pleasant View Add., Lot 62; 50 lin, ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $35.96; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.78; interest at 6 per cent, 31c; total John C. Cullen, Cullen's Sub , Lot 3; 50 lin, ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $35.96; extra expense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.78; in- terest at 6 per cent, 31c; total John C. Cullen, Cullen's Sub , Lot 4; 50 lin, ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $35.96; extra expense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.78; in- terest at 6 per cent, 31c; total John C. Cullen, Cullen's Sub., Lot 5; 62.2 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $44.73; extra expense at 4.92528 per cent, 12.21; in- terest at 6 per cent, 38c; total Home Builders Co., Pleasant View Add., Lot 91; 66.5 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $47.82; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $2.37; interest at 6 per cent, 41c; total Wm. Frommelt, Pleasant View Add., Lot 61; 76.1 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $54.73; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $2.70; interest at 6 per cent, 48c; total Voelker Realty Co., Pleasant View Add., Lot 60; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.76; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.42; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total 30.43 30.43 30.43 38.05 38.05 38.05 47.32 50.60 57.91 30.43 24 Special Voelker Realty Co., Pleasant View Add., Lot 59; 40 lin. ft, tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.76; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.42; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total 30.43 Henry and Theresa Lippe, Pleasant View Add., Lot 58; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and man- holes at $0.71914, $28.76; extra expense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.42; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total 30.43 Henry and Theresa Lippe, Pleasant View Add., Lot 57; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and man- holes at $0.71914, $28.76; extra expense at 4,92528 per cent, $1.42; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total 30.43 Realty Inv. Corp., Pleasant View Add., Lot 56; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe at $0.71914, $28.76; extra expense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.42; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total 30.43 Voelker Realty Co., Pleasant View Add., Lot 55; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe at $0.71914, $28.76; extra expense at 4,92528 per cent, $1.42; interest at 6 per cent, 25e; total 30.43 Voelker Realty Co., Pleasant View Add., Lot 54; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe at $0.71914, $28.75; extra expense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.42; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total 30.43 Voelker Realty Co., Pleasant View Add., Lot 53; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe at $0.71914, $28.76; extra expense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.42; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total 30.43 Realty Inv. Corp., Pleasant View Add., Lot 52; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.75; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.42; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total 30.43 Realty Inv. Corp., Pleasant View Add., Lot 51; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.76; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total 30.43 Realty Inv. Corp., Pleasant View Add., Lot 50; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe at $0.71914, $28.76; extra expense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.42; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total 30.43 Voelker Realty Co., Pleasant View Add., Lot 49; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe and manholes at $0.71914, $28.76; extra ex- pense at 4.92528 per cent, Session, January 18th, 1926 $1.42; interest at 6 per cent,, 25c; total Chas. Spangler, Pleasant View Add., Lot 48; 40 lin. ft. tile pipe at $0.71914, $28.76; extra expense at 4.92528 per cent, $1.42; interest at 6 per cent, 25c; total 30.43 30.43 Total $1,091.59 286 lin. ft. 8 -inch tile at 72c per )in. ft. $ 205.92 617.5 lin. ft. 6 -inch tile at 68c per lin, ft. 555.90 Six manholes at $45.00 each 270.00 Interest at 6 per cent 8.95 Extra expense at 4.92528 per cent 50.82 Total $1,091.59 All of which is assessed in pro- portion to the special benefits conferred. Approved January 18th, 1926. Adopted January 18th, 1926. JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen, Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas -Mayor Alderson, Council- man Gabriel, Melchior, S'chrempf, Nays -None. Absent- Councilman Brede. Resolution Providing for the Issu- ance of Public Improvement Bonds. Whereas, the contract heretofore entered into by the City of Dubuque for the construction of Sewer in Woodworth Street, hereinafter de- scribed, has been completed and said improvement has been accepted by the City Council of said City and the City Engineer has computed the cost and expense thereof to be $1,091.59. And whereas, public notice as pro- vided by law, has been published by the City Clerk stating the intention of the City Council to issue bonds to pay the cost of said improvement and a public hearing has been held pursuant thereto, and all objections filed thereto have been considered and determined: Now therefor, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Du- buque that to provide for the cost of constructing of a Sanitary Sewer in Woodworth Street from Lowell Street to Cottage Place, and in Cot- tage Place from Woodworth Street to about 300 feet East, and in Cot- Special Session, January 18th, 1926 25 tage Place from Woodworth Street to Abbott Street, and in Abbott Street from Cottage Place about 200 feet South, there be issued Sewer Bonds to the amount of $1,091.59. Said bonds shall be issued under the provisions of Chapter 311 of the Code of Iowa, 1924, which bear date as of the 18th day of February, A. D. 1926; shall be in the denomination of $100.00 each, except that there shall be one bond to the amount of $91.59; they shall be numbered from 1191 to 1201 inclusive and shall be divi- ded into 10 series of which the bonds numbered 1191 to 1192 shall consti- tute the first series and shall be pay- able on the lst day of April, A. D. 1926; the bond numbered 1193 shall constitute the second series and shall be payable on the 1st day of April, 1927; the bond numbered 1194 shall constitute the third series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1928; the bond numbered 1195 shall constitute the fourth series and shall be payable the lst day of April, 1929; the bond numbered 1196 shall con- stitute the fifth series and shall be payable the lst day of April, 1930; the bond numbered 1197 shall con - stitute the sixth series and shall be payable the lst day of April, 1931; the bond numbered 1198 shall con- stitute the seventh series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1932; the bond numbered 1199 shall consti- tute the eighth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1933; the bond numbered 1200 shall consti- tute the ninth series and shall be payable the 1st day of April, 1934; the bond numbered 1201 shall con- stitute the tenth series and shall be payable the let day of April, 1935. Said bonds shall bear interest at the rate of 5 per cent per annum, which interest shall be payable semi- annually, in accordance with the terms of the coupons thereto at- tached; and said bonds shall be pay- able out of the proceeds of the spe- cial assessment levied for said im• provemnt. Both principal and inter- est shall be payable at the office of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque. Said bonds shall be sub- stantially in the following form: No. 1191 to 1201. Series No CITY OF DUBUQUE Bond. The City of Dubuque, in the State of Iowa, promises to pay as herein- after mentioned to the bearer here- of, on the first day of April, A. D. 19 ; or any time before that date at the option of the City the sum of One Hundred Dollars with interest thereon at the rate of 5 per cent per annum, payable on the presentation and surrender of the interest cou- pons hereto attached, both interest and principal are payable at the of- fice of the City Treasurer in the City of Dubuque in the State of Iowa. This bond is issued by the City of Dubuque pursuant to and by virtue of Chapter 311 of the Code of Iowa, 1924, and in accordance with a reso- lution of the City Council of said City, duly passed on the 18th day of January, 1926. This bond is one of a series of 11 bonds, 10 for $100.00 each and numbered from 1191 to 1200 inclusive and one for $91.59, numbered 1201, all of like tenor and date, and issued for the purpose of constructing of a Sanitary Sewer in Woodworth Street from Lowell Street to Cottage Place, and in Cot- tage Place from Woodworth Street to about 300 feet east, and in Cot- tage Place from Woodworth Street to Abbott Street, and in Abbott Street from Cottage Place about 200 feet south, and described in said resolution; which cost is assessable and levied along said improvement, and is made by law a lien on all abutting or adjacent property, and payable in ten annual installments, with interest on all deferred pay- ments at the rate of five per cent per annum, and this bond is payable only out of the money derived from the collection of said special tax, and said money can be used for no other purpose. And it is hereby certified and re- cited that all the acts and condition and things required to be done prec- edent to and in the issuing of this series of bonds, have been done, hap- pened and performed in regular and due form as required by said law and resolution; and for the assess- " ments, collections and payment here- on of said special tax, the faith and diligence of said City of Dubuque are hereby irrevocably pledged. In witness where - 5f the City of Du- buque by its City Council has caused this bond to be signed by its Mayor and countersigned by its City Clerk, with the seal of said City affixed this 18th day of February, 1926, and has authorized the use of their fac- simile signatures to the interest coupons hereto attached. Countersigned: Mayor. City Clerk. (Seal) FORM OF COUPON. On the day of A. D. 19 , the City of Dubuque, Iowa, promises to pay to the bearer, as 26 Special Session, January 18th, 1926 provided in the Bond, the sum of at the office of the City Treasurer, in the City of Dubuque, being months' interest due that day on its Improvement Bond No dated 192 Countersigned: Mayor. City Clerk. Be it further resolved that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby instructed to cause said bonds to be prerared and when so prepared to execute said bonds; ara that the City Clerk be and he is hereby instructed to register said bonds in a book to be kept by him for that purpose, and to then deliver them to the City Treasurer who will also register them in a book to be kept by him for that purpose. Be it further resolved that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby in- structed to sell said bonds in the manner provided for in Section 845 of the Code of Iowa, the proceeds of said sale to be kept in a sepcial fund to be known as Sewer Fund. Be it further resolved that the in- terest coupons attached to the bonds be signed with the fac- simile signa- ture of the mayor and countersigned with the fac- simile signature of the City Clerk. Adopted January 18th, 1926. Approved: JAMES ALDERSON, Mayor. THEO. GABRIEL, ED. SCHREMPF, H. G. MELCHIOR, Councilmen. Attest: JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Councilman Gabriel moved the adoption of the resolution. Second- ed by Councilman Schrempf. Car- ried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Brede. A copy of the General Service Rules of the Interstate Power Com- pany, governing the sale and deliv- ery of electrical energy, which are on file in all the Company's offices, and which said Company asks to be made a part of the City's records and placed on file. Councilman Melchior moved that this matter be referred to the City Solicitor for investigation and re- port. Seconded by Councilman Ga- briel. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent— Councilman Brede. Petition of John L. Heim relative to the reducing the values on lots in Fairmont Park Addition, for the 1925 tax, referred to the City Coun- cil by the Board of Supervisors for their action and to report back to the said Board, being Lot 6, Lots 13 to 45 inclusive, Lots 61 and 64 in- clusive, Lots 85 to 227 inclusive, and claiming that said lots are of very little value. Said lots are valued for taxation purposes at around $7,500.00 and were purchased by the owner for $4,000.00 about a year ago. He claims further that $3,000.00 actual value would be an outside figure for same, making a taxable value of $750.00 and hereby asks that the Treasurer be instructed to receive the tax on a basis of $750.00 taxable value, and that the balance of the 1924 taxes be cancelled and the Au- ditor be instructed to carry the valu- ation on the books for 1925 tax at $3,000.00 actual value and $750.00 taxable value. Councilman Gabriel moved that the petition be referred to the City Solicitor for investigation and re- port. Seconded by Councilman Mel- chior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Brede. An Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 171, requiring all Persons, Firms or Corporations to procure a permit for Excavating in Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks or Public Places; provid- ing for the execution of a bond; re- pealing all ordinances in conflict with the terms hereof and providing a penalty for violation hereof. Pre- sented for second reading, having passed upon first reading January 11th, 1926. Councilman Gabriel moved that the ordinance be read a second time. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Brede. The Ordinance was then read a second time. Councilman Gabriel moved that this be considered the second read- ing of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Melchior. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent Councilman Brede. Plumbers' excavation bond of Lewis & Co. in the sum of $5,000.00 Special Session, January 18th, 1926 27 presented for approval. It being properly executed, Coun- cilman Gabriel moved that it be re- ceived and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Schrempf. Carried by the following vote: Yeas —Mayor Alderson, Council- men Gabriel, Melchior, Schrempf. Nays —None. Absent — Councilman Brede. There being no further business, Council adjourned. JOHN STUBER, City Clerk. Approved 1926. Adopted 1926. f Councilmen Attest: City Clerk.