0028 (Levy Taxes)ORDINANCE NO. 28
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1916.
RE IT ORDAINED BY Thti MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF ME CITY OF
OV11013EL, FLORIDA.
SECTION 1. That the City of Okeechobee, Florida* hereby levy a
tax of 15 mills on each dollar valuation of real and personal
property within its corporate limits subject to taxation on the
fourth day of June, 1916. Such tax to be assessed and collected
in the manner provided by law.
SECTION 2, That 7 mills of such tax shall be used for general
City purposes; that 4 mills of such tax shall bd used for build-
ing purposes; and that 4 mills shall be used for laying out and
improving streets and sidewalks.
SECTION 3. It shall be the duty of the City Tax Collector and
City Treasurer to divide the proceeds received from said taxes
into three sepertate funds as above set forth and keep an account
.itereor as may be directed. by the mayor of the City Council.
5ECTION 4, This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
irtnediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor.
Passed Nov, 28, 1916.
ATTEST: Henry L. Chandler
Ci ty Clerk