14-440. Contracts; estimates.

14-440

Chapter 14.--CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS PART I.--GOVERNMENT BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL AND GENERAL LAWS APPLICABLE TO CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS Article 4.--GENERAL POWERS OF GOVERNING BODY

      14-440.   Contracts; estimates. Before the city council shall make any contract for building bridges or sidewalks or for any work on streets, or for any other work or improvement, an estimate of the cost thereof shall be made by the city engineer and submitted to the council; and no contract shall be entered into for any work or improvement for a price exceeding such estimate.

      History:   L. 1872, ch. 100, § 68; March 13; R.S. 1923, § 14-440.