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~anuarv qth. 1940, These amounts have been reported to the City Collector for collection. Respectfully submitted, R.L. Hutchins, Commissioner of the Revenue~~' Motion of Mr. Fox that the ts~ be charged for collection, was adopted. Bill of J. Shirley Hope, State Gam? Warden~ for destroying ninety-one ta~less ~ogs at $2°50 earn, totaling $22?.50, was presente~, and on motion of Mr. Hutchins, the Treas- urer was authorized to pay same from funds in her hands from collection of Dog Taxes. The following letter was read~ and on mgtion, referred to the City Attorney: _ "The taxes on the property known as 1312 Washington St. for the years of 1~37 and 193g were properly assessed in the n~e of James E. s~d Sybil Y~ Parrish and the taxes thereon paid. ~e sams property is erroneously assessed f~r said years of 1~3~ and 1938 in the name of E. R. Chandler. I respectfully request that you relieve said erroneous assessments. Very truly yours, Alvert W~ Philbricko~ following letter was read: "The Helping Hand Mission asks the above-mentioned body if they can refund the rent oaid for the use of the City auditorium on December 8th. As the pro_coeds were for charity and as the council has granted my request in the past, I felt that they maybe able to grant my request this time° ' Thanking you, I remain, Respectfully yours, Rev~ J.H. Woodworth." Motion o~ Mr. ~ox ~o make said refund, was adopted. The Compensation reports of the 0ommissioner of Revenue and Commonwealth At torney, for December, 1~39, were received, and on motion of Mr. Howard, ~oproved fom payment. Report of F.B. Hill for auditing ferry reoord~ for November, was received and ordered filed. Mr. Hutohins presented Adolphus Morgans Boy Scout, who would get credit for attending a meeting of the Oouncil. Motion of Mr. Wilson that the Council go on receded as eo~mending the excellent work of our Police and Fire Departments end of the Fire Department of the Navy Yard, at the fire in the 1OO block of High St., on Tuesday, J~uuary 9th, was adopted. The Cit% Manager made the following statement: "The City Engineer and the City Manager are making up a W.P.A. street oroject which we will submit to the 'State Director in Richmond~ when ready. - I want to concrete London St., from Effingham St. Zo Second Ave., and Second Ave., from London St. to Hi~n St., ~nd. resurface South St. all the way out from Crawford St. west. This work can not be done out of current revenue~ and if~we can get the oroJect through, ! shall advocate the City issuing sufficient bonds to cover the City's part of ~he cost. I will keep you advised." On motion adjourned~ Clerk. Approved - President.