Concurrently with or subsequent to abolishing the office of collector of delinquent taxes, the council in cities of the second class shall, at the cost of the city, provide for and pay the compensation of the clerks and employes appointed by the city treasurer for the collection of delinquent taxes as hereinabove provided, and shall also furnish the city treasurer at the cost of the city with office space, office furniture, equipment, supplies, books of record, stationery, postage and pay all other necessary expense in connection with the collection of such delinquent city taxes.
53 P.S. § 22584