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Hr. Leo A. HoHamee Sept* 14, 1949 * Mr. Blonde and Mr. Folger will be Tory glad to assist you In this matter but I bellere that any appear- anoe on behalf of the Water Company before the Olty Fathers should be made by you and Mr. Blonde although any Informative data can, of course, be scoured from Mr. Folger. As you know, we now pay a fee, 1 think, of $600.00 a year for the use of these streets which has been a volun­tary payment and both Mr. Reinhardt and 1 are very much opposed to any fee based on earnings. | would appreciate It If you would keep me advised of this matter. Very truly yours E. E. Bennett co • Mr. Reinhardt Mr. R.A. Blonde p.S. 1 have Just received a copy of the Ordinance and draw your attention to the faot that It seems to apply to all public utilities except motor transpor­tation service. Do you suppose It Is the intention of the Olty Fathers to attempt to tax the railroads? I also note that although the ordlnanoe provides that the olty can sue for any deflolenoy in taxes paid based on estimated gross earnings or based on earnings for the preceding quarterly period, no provision le mad# for a refund or a credit where the estimated gross earnings or the earnings based on the previous quarter are In excess of the gross earnings actually earned. Possibly that contingency Is taken care of some place In the general ordlnanoe. E. E. B. vS'V - Jfcg ? V • -V • t \ ' _ . ' '•*' EEBSAF