HomeMy WebLinkAbout1540 ORDINANCE NO. 1540
AN ORDINANCE declaring an emergency to exist on account of the necessity
for the purchase of new street equipment by the City of Bremerton, and approp-
riating funds to meet such emergency.
THE CITY OF BRENERTON DOES ORDAIN:
Bection 1. That a public emergency exists in the City of Bremerton due
to the state of war now existing, and the constant influx of population and
the greatly increased use of the city streets, and the increased maintenance
and repair necessitated thereby, requiring the constant use of all of the
equipment now owned by the City Street Department, and necessitating the
purchase of new equipment in order to repair and maintain said streets in a
passable condition.
Section P. That the said public emergency could not have been forseen
at the time of making the budget for the year 1943, and that the sum of $4000.00
is necessary for the purchase of new equipment for the City Street Department
in order to meet such emergency.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such emergency warrants, not exceeding the sum of $4000.00, for new
equipment for the City Street Department for the balanc~e of the year 19~ 3.
Seetion 4. That the City Clerk is hereby instructed and directed to
publish a copy of this ordinance in the official city newspaper immediately
following the approval of this ordinance on first reading.
Section 5. After approval on first reading, this ordinance shall be
read for final passage at the meeting of the City Council one week after the
date of its first reading.
Section 6. That an emergency exists which affects the public peace,
health and safety, and this ordinance shall take effect immediately following
passage and publication.
APPROVED unanimously by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, on
first reading, this 25th dqy of August, 1943.
PASSED unanimously by the City Colmcil of the City of Bremerton, on final
reading, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication
of such passage, this first day of September, 1943.
Attest: Mayor