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AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUSENSION OR DISMISSAL OF VITY EMPLOYEES WHO SHALL FAIL TO PAY THEIR JUST DEBITS WITHIN REASONALE TIME: (Adopted February, 9th,1905). BE IT ORDAITED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE: Thatany employe of the City appointed by the Council, upon proper proof of his refused or failure to pay his just debts, hereafter contracted, within a reasonable time may discretion of tre Council be, suspended or discharged. The foregoing ordinance was presented to the Mayor on February 10th,1905 and was returned to me on February 17th, 1905 without his signature; therefore it becomes operative as provided by the Consttitution of the State of Virginia. Clerk of Council Signature. AN ORDIANCE PROVIDING THE PUNISHMENT OF PERSONS TURING IN FALSE FIRE ALARMS. (Adopted March 9th,1905.) BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE: That no person shall, want only or without knowledge of the existence of a fire, turn in or give any false alarm to the fire department. For any violation of this ordinance the offender shall be fired not less than one dollar ($1.00) nor more than ten dollars ($10.00). Presented March 14,1905; Approved March 14, 1905. Mayor Signature. AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE LICENSE TAX ON HOBBY-HORSE MACHINES IN THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE: (adopted May 11, 1905). BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE THAT SECTION 26 __ THE SPECIFIC LICENSE TAX LAWS BE AMENDED AND RE-ENACTED AS FOLLOWS: The tax on hobby -horse machines,merry-go-rounds, of other like machines, as provided for in section 26,Page 94, of General Ordinances, hereafter shall be twenty five dollars per week of six turnning days, or ten dollars per day if issued for lees period than Such licensee shall locate his machime on suitable premisee, to be approved by the Mayor, or Council, and he shall first procure the written consent of the residents, if living on contiguous property, and take care that he does not obstruct or interfere, the use of the streets by passers. He shall while operating his machine preserve the peace and keep good order on the premises upon which his machine is operated, and to this end shall employ a man approved by the Mayor,who shall be appointed as special policeman to keep order. Presented May 17,1905; Approved May 17,1905. Mayor Signature. AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE TESTING OF GAS METERS IN THF CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE: (Adopted May 11, 1905). BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE: THAT any consumer questioning the accuracy of his Gas Meter and desiring to have tested can have one test ( the first ) made by the superintendent of Gas with a Meter Prover without cost, and subsequent tests for one dollar ($1.00) each, by deposot said amount with the City Treasurer,for which receipt will, be given. If the test and report of the Superintendent shall show that the Meter in question is fast, said deposit shall be refunded to the consumer, but otherwise, shall be retained the City as partial compensation for the cost of making the test. Upon the written report of the Superientendent that the Meter in question is incorrect