1933-04 Unemployment reliefThe following resolution was offered by Councilman McCarthy, who moved its
adoption, motion seconded, -by Councilman Walker and 'upon being Put to a vote was
passed unanimously:
RESOLUTION
Whereas many of the citizens of Okeechobee axe unable to secure employment
other than that afforded by the Emergency Relief Work,, and
Whereas the City of Okeechobee is desirous of aiding the Federal Government
in its efforts to give employment to the people, of this State, enabling them to
provide the necessary food and clothing for their families, and
Whereas the laws of Florida authorize and empower the Cittes of this State
to assess and collect taxes for the support of the poor and needy, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Mayor and. the City Council of Okeechobee, Florida, that
the sum of Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated
for un -employment relief in.the City of Okeechobee.
Be it further resolved that sufficient millage be levied against the taxable
propertyp both real and personal, in the said City of Okeechobee, Florida, necessary
for the proper carrying out of the provisions of this resolution.
Passed in open session this the 25th day of August, A. D. 1933.
Attest:
Alto Watford
PresidenT Oit Council.
R. P. Fletcher
City Clerk.
Approved
J. D. Bird -
Mayor.,
:Qpqp� _motion duly seconded and passed Council adjourned.
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