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CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, November 4, 2: - oar P M. 1!g
The City Commission of the City of aanf ord, Florida, met in adjourned session
at the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida at 2:oo o'clock P.M.November 4, 1939•
Present: Commissioner Edward Higgins , Mayor
" 'Waiter S. Coleman
to H. James Gut
" M.J.Lodge
" G.E.Rolline
City Clerk H N Sayer.
Meeting called to order by the Chairman who announed that the purpose of the
meeting was to consider a proposition of Layne & Bowler , Inc. to install a new water
supply system for the City by constructing Layne gravel wall wells and pumps, also any
other business which may come before it.
The Commission then proceeded to a lengthy discussion with Messrs J.E. Cousins,
Jr. and P.P.Schweitzer, representatives of Layne - Atlantic Company, affiliated with Layne
and quuant
& Bowler, Inc. with respect to the type of wells , locations, construction and the quali.
of water to be obtained.
Thereupon Mr. Schweitzer submitted a. letter of proposal as follows:
" November 4, 1939•
Mayor and City Commission
Sanford, Florida.
Gentlemen:
We will herewith out -line tentative proposal for your consideration for water supply for
City of Sanford.
After discussing at some considerable length the proposition with Mr. Herman Gunter,
State Geologist, over the telephone, we consider the best place to develop a permanent
water supply, which will probably be of considerably better quality and with the possibil-
ity of a better quantity, is about one mile or a mile and a quarter northwest of your
present wells. We visited this approximate location with the Mayor and Mr. Gut this
morning.
The highlights of a final proposition would be that we would put in a test rig starting
at the closest possible place that it was assumed good water would be obtained to the
City water pumping station on the route of the pipe line. We would make an adequate
test with a rotary rig, securing definite samples of both formations and water. Start-
ing with the upper or a%#ac$.formations we would drill to a depth between 150 and 200
feet in the first test well.
We would drill at least three of such test wells and more if in our judgment indications
warranted.
If in our judgment at least 300 gallons a minute could be developed with not over
five Layne gravel wall wells, not less than four feet in diameter, screened with heavy
bronze screen -and gravelled with the proper sized gravel in the upper sand and soft
water formations and develop not less that 700 gallons of water per minute from not
more than three wells in the rock formation-,not less than 19 inches in diameter with
cemented casing to the rock and from 100 to 200 depending on the type of rock and the
quality of water encountered.
We could go ahead and complete a contVact of at least five gravel wall wells or 500
gallons per minute of the supposedly upper softer water, that is if we obtain 500 gallons
of the upper softer water from less than live wells we would develop that amount.
If on the other hand we drill five gravel wall wells, the amount of water these furnished
would be of the wells of this type that we would be required to drill.
We would then drill sufficient deep wells to furnish enough water so that the gross amount
of water would not be less than 1000 ga.ilons per minute, but in any event we would not
drill less than two deep wells.
Each of these wells, both gravel wall and the deeper wells would be fully equipped with
heavy duty Layne deep well turbine pumps with proper electric motors of ample power
for driving these pumps, all of them to be of ample capacity for the particular well
for which they are installed, also including push button remote control switch.
It is out understanding that.this is 220 or 440 volt current.
Each pump unit would be protected with a galvanized sheet metal pump shelter, approximate-
ly 42 inches in diameter with a locked door. The pump discharges would be such as to
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receive your connections to the pump lines through your valves and fittings. The
electric starting equipment or push button control can be installed ready for receiving your
power wire.
We would furnish the above-complete plant ready for operation with a guaranty of the water
supply of the same relative quantity and quality for a period of one year from the date
of completion.
We feel that this would carry you through a complete cycle of seasons to assure you of a
stable supply.
We would furnish this complete for the sum of $20,000.00
If the City chooses and does not have the funds to invest at this time, we will put the
same plaint in under the same donditions, the City operating the units, installing a
master meter, both integrating and recording, and the City will pay us rental on the
plant at the rate of two cents ( 2¢) per 1,000 gallons for all water used up to 500,000
gallons per day and at the rate of one cent ( 1¢) per 1,000 gallons for all water over
and above the quantity of 500,000 gallons per day, such rental to be paid on or before
the 10th of each month.
The City will contract and agree to use all its water supply from this source and through
this meter.
We would give the City the option to purchase this plant at any time after the first five year
period for the sum of $20,000.00
The above outlines the highlights of a general proposal. This would, of course, have to
be drawn in legal contract foa and the legality of the water furnishing contract would
have to be approved throughout.`
We do not believe this would negd court approval under your present bond set up as you
are merely purchasing this water and that could be added as costs. At least this has
been so intmWeted in other instances which may or may not be similar to yours.
Assuring you that we are anxious to serve you in the best manner possible, we are,
Yours very truly,
LAYNE- ATLANTIC COMPANY
By P P Schweitzer
P.S. If the tests in our judgment do not prove adequate, we reserve the right to withdraw
from the contract and the tests will be without any expense or cost to the City. "
Hatter taken under consideration.
Application next received from Pat Morris for permit to erect a 241 x 551 shed to
be enclosed on one side with structure of sheet iron and metal roof, adjacent to the
Sinclair Service Station located on Lot 5 Block 9 Tier 4 at the north"St corner of Eighth
Street and Park Ave. for the purpose of displaying new and used automobiles.
Thereupon after careful consideration, Commissioner Gut moved that the City
refuse to grant a permit to erect a building of this type at this location.
Seconded by Commissioner Coleman and carried.
Mr. Hal Wight next submitted an offer of $125.00 as full. settlement of taxes for
the years 1930 thru 1939 amounting to $430.00, and State & County Tax Certificate held by the
City amounting to $7.92, against the N. 1/2 of Lot 6 8nd S. 4 ft.of the W. 112 of Lot 5
Block 10 Tier C. and same was refused.
Attest:
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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