City of Seattle Records

Mr President: Your committee on Finance to whom was referred an Ordinance appropriation $25.00 to pay for the papering & painting by Board Aldermen Chamber. By leave to report; we are of the opinion that some city official has ordered this work done without authority of law, but in direct violation of Ordinance No 2492 - on page 196-197 & 198of Book krevised Ordinance. Thisordinance Clearly porvides that no expenditure of City money shall be made by any City official or employee, unless first- authorized by the City Council- the City Charter on page 45 & 46 states that the City Council shall consist of two houses. Namely a Board of Aldermen & a House of Delagates. It is posible that some of the officials and employees are not aware that the House of Delagates is a part of the City Council. If there are any such persons it might be well for them to "read up" on City government It is claimed by Mr E Emerson who did this work - that he supposed the work was legaly authorized when he commenced & that he is a poor man & cannot afford to loos the amt. Thinking that may be true, your committee for that reason & that reason only, recommend the pasage of the Ordinance making the appropriation. Passed H of D Jul 18 1895 J A James Chairman F N Little Wm Voigt Comittee