Pièce JM-AIY/OttomanRegisters/Vol4/p10b/item75 - Decree of Bethlehem municipality to tax gutter lids and sidewalks, 6 July 1895 (Gregorian calendar) - 24 Huzayrân 1311 (Ottoman fiscal calendar (Rumi)

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On the Bethlehem Municipality's report concerning the taxes pertaining to sewage and pavement expenses: On the Bethlehem Municipality's report concerning the taxes pertaining to sewage and pavement expenses
It is understood that the taxation of vegetables would cause extra burden on the poor folk and cause harm, so it has been decided that the poor folk should not be taxed and that it would be sufficient enough to tax the rest of the tradesmen half the amount that is collected in Jerusalem. In other words, concerning the provisions, 60 coins from each camel, 30 coins from each horse and mule, and 15 coins from each donkey should be charged; concerning the goods that are weighed on public scales, 1 piasters from each camel, 20 coins from each mule and horse, and 10 coins from each donkey should be charged; concerning the coal and wood, 20 coins from each camel, 10 coins from each mule and horse, and 5 coins from each donkey should be charged. If the above-mentioned rates are observed, they should cover the 15 years of construction expenses. If this matter is deliberated in the council and approved, then it is appropriate to refer it to the Sanjak Administrative Council. The 24th of Huzayrân (1)313 (6th of July 1895).
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