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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
6
The document outlines proposed amendments to Seattle’s city charter including franchise controls for street railways, public works boards, budgetary raises for city officials, and mechanisms for voter referendums. It details submission to voters at the next general election, conditions for adoption, and standards for bidding and arbitration in franchise grants.
Resolution details proposed amendments to the City Charter. Amendment No 5 adds a general contingent fund for payroll with reimbursements, and amendments for paying employees and city costs. Amendment No 6 adds a Twelfth-a subdivision granting authority to acquire open stone quarries and asphalt plants and to set prices for related materials. Both proposals target the upcoming March general election for voter ratification.
Resolution 1128 proposes Amendment No 7 to Article XVII with a premotion to submit the amendment to qualified voters for approval. The measure outlines the steps for voter submission and the formal process to place the amendment before the electorate.
The city proposes amending Section 4 Article XIV of the City Charter to set librarian election and removal by the Library Board, designateQualifications, and authority over subordinate library staff. The amendment is to be presented at the next general election, with adoption by the City Council and official publication in February 1908.
Resolution 1161 proposes an amendment to article IX to be submitted to Seattle voters at the next general election. The city council resolves to alter section 5 of article LX within the city charter as part of the ballot proposition.
A city council proposes a binding referendum to amend Article IV Section 22 to require biennial city financial reports. The resolution calls for pamphlet form disclosing revenue and expenditures, indebtedness, sinking funds, city property, and debts with details for the two preceding years. Voting set for March 8, 1908.
Resolution 1145 proposes amending Section 2 Article XXII to require annual licensing of steam boiler engineers after fitness exams. A three member Board of Examiners to be appointed by the Civil Service Commission would certify applicants. The city council would set compensation. The measure is to be submitted to voters for ratification or rejection at the March 3, 1908 election.
Resolution 11a proposes amending Subdivision Twenty-first of Section 18 Article IV to regulate burial grounds and cemeteries within and beyond city limits. It would prohibit new cemeteries within two miles of Beattie’s boundaries and require ratification by voters at the March 3 1908 election. Passed February 1 1908 by Council.
Resolution No 118 proposes a charter amendment to Subdivision Sixteenth of Sec Charter affecting the city of Beattle. Aimed at modifying subdivision rules, the measure outlines the proposed change and its local implications for municipal governance.
A city council resolution from Beattie proposes amending Section 18 of Article IV to add a subdivision named Forty-third and authorize shade tree planting along streets. The measure, submitted for ratification or rejection, references city ordinances and state law, with dates in December 1967 and publication in February.
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