by L Vincent Metz. 1897. 192p

The document outlines the tax levy for the city in 1896, establishing a general revenue rate of 10 mills per dollar valuation, alongside additional rates for interest on funded debt and a sinking fund, totaling a tax rate of 14 mills. It includes information on tax duplicates across various wards, detailing assessed amounts and additional taxes. Furthermore, it describes council procedures for amending ordinances, requiring majority votes, and the process for passing ordinances despite a mayor's veto, as well as specifics regarding sewer construction and maintenance.