CORRESPONDENCE.

Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1577, 12 August 1882, Page 3

CORRESPONDENCE.

' iftOPOSA't TO DISSOLVE THE BOROUGH OF HAMILTON., i /.i '^ ■ "* T^ THE EDitqu. Sin,— Will sortie' councillor bring forward a resolution to" do away with, $he borough, and thus gain the gratitude of the burgesses of Hamilton ? It is necessary, according to the Corporations Act, before such be done, to carry a vote in flic Borough Council (the majority of •Whom have expressed themselves in favor 61 tlje above), aiid then the Waipa and Waikato County' Councils to accept the portions of the borough within thenrespective counties, temporarily, until those portions form themselves into boroughs again, if they will, or town district*. Now as to the liabilities and assets. The bridge, as fir3t, can be arranged by striking the rate of Is in the £, Government security.and the balance of liabilities and assets taken over in proportion to West and East ratings by the succeeding bodies into which the portions afterwards will form themselves. I suggest this for ventilation, as there are many ratepayers of the opinion a great saving would be effected (over £400 per annum), and moneys spent in official salaries, sundries, etc., necessary to do the borough business would thus be saved or expended on roads (back streets), and if not necessary, then reduce the rates. How much more economically the old highway boards were managed. The above should soon be done— before the Borough of Hamilton Bill passes in the House, and also to prevent any more expenses in elections, etc. There is also another reason for separation. According to a statement printed in your columns, the East portion have had more spent there than the amount of rates paid entitled it to. Then dissolve, and each can only spend (or be liable for) its own portion. — I am, etc., RATErAYhB. Hamilton, August 11.

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