02 Feb 1881
Page 1
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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1881
Page
1
An historical fragment shows Ogden City deliberating a consolidation revision to align city ordinances with the territorial laws. It sets that the city charter remains in force as ordinances, fixes penalties up to one hundred dollars fine or one month in jail, and explains repeal and conflict rules for ordinances.
A historical ordinance divides Ogden City into four wards. It defines ward boundaries along Spring Street and Fourth Street, the base of the mountains, and section lines, with each ward staking a territorial claim from the town center outward. The text specifies starting points and boundary directions for all four wards.
The document details Ogden City Utah authorizing the Mayor to sign officially for the city and to acknowledge deeds and contracts. It describes the corporate seal with bee design and central motif and states the council must approve and record the actions before delivery of deeds or instruments.
A text segment discusses how terms in ordinances and resolutions apply in plural or singular forms and how gendered words are interpreted. It also references timing when ordinances or resolutions take effect and the continuation of existing provisions.
The City Council holds regular sessions on the first and third Fridays each month unless a holiday. It may adjourn as needed. The Mayor or any two Aldermen can call special meetings by notice to members, served by marshal or left at their homes.
The text lists city penalties for assaults, disturbances and property crimes, outlining fines up to three hundred dollars, prison terms up to six months, and rules for riot acts, public nuisances, gambling, prostitution, vagrancy, animal cruelty, public safety, and city engineering duties. It covers enforcement by mayor, aldermen, and police, with additional provisions on pardons, fines, and municipal improvements.
The text outlines the City Recorder's duties to attend all council meetings and record proceedings, notify council members of special meetings, preserve all city records, record bonds and ordinances, keep the city seal, attest orders and warrants, supervise licenses, account monthly with the Treasurer, take acknowledgments, administer oaths, keep survey plots, examine public accounts, issue orders on the Treasurer, and report quarterly on city finances. It also notes duties regarding property, bonds, mortgages, and official records, with eventual succession.
City Engineer with the Street Committee must survey, plat, and map all streets alleys and highways as directed by the City Council to ensure accuracy and practicability of the city’s public way network.
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