The city shall have power and authority to levy a tax annually of not more than one mill on the dollar upon the assessed value of all the taxable property within the city, except intangible property, for the maintenance and benefit of the Fire Department. The amount of the tax shall be established at the beginning of the year and shall be published in the “Annual Estimate” and included in the “Annual Appropriation Bill.” Upon collection of such tax, the Treasurer shall disburse the same upon the order of the Fire Chief with the approval of the Mayor and Council.
(Prior Code, § 32.54)