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Editorial
March 30, 1910
The Brunswick News
Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia
What is this article about?
The News supports the Brunswick city council's unanimous refusal to pay the Georgia Engineering company's bill for defective pavement work on Newcastle Street, emphasizing enforcement of contract terms, public trust in officials, and value for taxpayer money while preferring to avoid litigation.
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THE CITY DID RIGHT.
The News does not in the slightest regret that the city council, by a unanimous vote, failed to pass for payment the bill of the Georgia Engineering company for the job of pavement work on Newcastle street. This bill has been under consideration in the hands of the public works committee of council for several weeks and the committee has endeavored in every reasonable manner to cause the contractors to remedy the defects complained of in the work, which seems to be justified by those who are in position to know. We have it from the chairman of this committee that no compromise was asked for or was desired by the city. All that is wanted is that the work be turned over strictly in accordance with the contract and the specifications, and the bill will be paid without any more ado.
The News is jealous of the credit and good reputation of the city of Brunswick as any other citizen within her confines, and it would avoid litigation as long as possible. But, on the other hand, those charged with the administration of affairs in the city, who receive their commissions from the people, are charged with a serious responsibility, which they cannot shift to other shoulders. They must see to it that the municipality receives one hundred cents for every dollar of the public fund expended. Theirs is a public trust, than which there is no more sacred mission, and they would not be justifiable in paying this bill if in their honest opinions the work has not been done up to the provisions of the contract or if the material used was below that called for in the specifications.
As we have stated from time to time, we regret that the circumstance in question has arisen; we would have preferred an amicable adjustment of the differences, to the utmost satisfaction of both contracting parties, but we would not for an instant pay this bill if in so doing the city is forced to pay first-class prices for an inferior piece of work. Let's keep out of the court-house if we can, but if we must go there, let's go with justice on the side of the city.
The News does not in the slightest regret that the city council, by a unanimous vote, failed to pass for payment the bill of the Georgia Engineering company for the job of pavement work on Newcastle street. This bill has been under consideration in the hands of the public works committee of council for several weeks and the committee has endeavored in every reasonable manner to cause the contractors to remedy the defects complained of in the work, which seems to be justified by those who are in position to know. We have it from the chairman of this committee that no compromise was asked for or was desired by the city. All that is wanted is that the work be turned over strictly in accordance with the contract and the specifications, and the bill will be paid without any more ado.
The News is jealous of the credit and good reputation of the city of Brunswick as any other citizen within her confines, and it would avoid litigation as long as possible. But, on the other hand, those charged with the administration of affairs in the city, who receive their commissions from the people, are charged with a serious responsibility, which they cannot shift to other shoulders. They must see to it that the municipality receives one hundred cents for every dollar of the public fund expended. Theirs is a public trust, than which there is no more sacred mission, and they would not be justifiable in paying this bill if in their honest opinions the work has not been done up to the provisions of the contract or if the material used was below that called for in the specifications.
As we have stated from time to time, we regret that the circumstance in question has arisen; we would have preferred an amicable adjustment of the differences, to the utmost satisfaction of both contracting parties, but we would not for an instant pay this bill if in so doing the city is forced to pay first-class prices for an inferior piece of work. Let's keep out of the court-house if we can, but if we must go there, let's go with justice on the side of the city.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Pavement Work
Newcastle Street
Georgia Engineering Company
City Council
Public Works Committee
Contract Compliance
Public Funds
Municipal Responsibility
What entities or persons were involved?
City Council
Public Works Committee
Georgia Engineering Company
City Of Brunswick
The News
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
City Council's Refusal To Pay Bill For Defective Pavement Work On Newcastle Street
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of City's Decision To Enforce Contract And Ensure Value For Public Funds
Key Figures
City Council
Public Works Committee
Georgia Engineering Company
City Of Brunswick
The News
Key Arguments
City Council Unanimously Failed To Pass The Bill For Payment
Committee Endeavored To Remedy Defects In The Pavement Work
No Compromise Desired; Work Must Comply With Contract And Specifications
City Jealous Of Its Reputation And Avoids Litigation If Possible
Public Officials Responsible For Ensuring Full Value From Public Funds
Public Trust Is Sacred; Cannot Pay If Work Or Materials Inferior
Regret The Dispute But Prefer Amicable Adjustment
Will Not Pay First Class Prices For Inferior Work
Keep Out Of Court If Possible, But Go With Justice On City's Side