021455-Regular Session360 MINUTES
City Commission, Sonford, Florido, . .......... ,,~. e..b.r?..~ ?...~....~'.~...~...~....~....M..... 19..~.~.
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular session at the
City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florid s, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. Februery 14, 1955.
Present: Commissioner J. D. Cordell, Mayor
" Earl Hig~inbotham
" John S. ~rider, Sr.,
" Jack Ret~ gan
" F.D. Scott
City Attorney A. mdwin Shinholser
City Clerk H. N. Sayer
City Manager W. E. Knowlee
Chief of Police R. G. Williams
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
On motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Ratigan and carried,
minutes of regular meeting of January 24, and adjourned meeting of January 31, approved.
Mr. A. H. Gaede, president of Sanford Gas Company, next appeared with reference to
the recommendation of Reynolds, Smith & Hill, Consulting Engineers of Jacksonville, that the
City file a letter of intent with Houston Texas Gas & Oil Corporation to use natural gas if it
is available, in order theft Sanford be included in their application to Federal Power Com-
mission for permit. He advised that another syndicate was also attempting to secure a permit
to construct a gas line into and thru central Florida for supplying natural gas, and had sub-
mitted their proposal to them prior to Houston Texas Gas & 0il Corporation; and that upon ad-
vice of their consulting engineer, the Benford Gas Company was withholding signing a commit-
ment with either, pendingl~be granting of such permit by Federal Power Commission. Mr. Gaede
then pointed out that whichever secured the permit would construct the pipe line thru Sanford
because of t~e two local electric power plants, which would be the largest consumers of
nstur, 1 gas in central Florlds, and that they would be required by the Federal Power Commission
to also furnish gas for the community. He further stated that his company was vitally in-
terested in securing and distributing natural gas because it would be much cheaper for both
the company and the consumer, which would increase their business and also make it more
orofltable.
After considerable discussion, Commissioner Ratigan moved that the Commission table
the letter of intent indefinitely. Seconded by Commissioner Scott and carried. Commissioner
Krider not voting.
Mr. Robert B. Brown, 0h~irman of the Zoning and Planning Commission,
and submitted the following recommendations for re-zoning certain district of
and for annexing certain areas to the City:
next appeared
the Zoning,
February 14, 1955.
Honorable City Commission
City Hall
Sanford, Florida.
Gentlemen:
At a special meeting, cai]ed by the Zoning and Planning Commission on
February Il, 1955, the following recommendations were amended and are
herewith submitted for your approval and authorization.
It is recommended that the following described property be changed
from District R-~ (6ne~famil~'tO District C-1 (Commercial-Retail).
The east half of Blocks 9 and 10, Tier 1. same being located on the
west side of Sanford Avenue between 7th ~treet and 9th Street, also
the west half of Blocks 9, 10 and 11, Tier A, same being located on
the east side of Banford Avenue between 7th and 10th Streets.
The reason for th~s recommendation is that in so doing it will close
in some gaps between two present C-1 Districts on Banford Avenue,
thereby zoning Sanford Avenue C-1 all the way from let to llth streets
on the west side ~with the exception of the Junior High School block)
and from let to l~th Streets on the east side.
It is recommended
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That the following described property be re-zoned from R-2 (Multiple
family) to C-1 (Commerciel-retail). The east half of Block 5, Tier
4; ali of Block 5, Tier 3 and Block 5, Tier 2; and the west half of
Block 5, Tier l; plus the following be re-zoned from R-1 (one family)
If of Block 5, Tier 5, and the west b~lf of Block
to C-1..The_~st ha .... -- bounded on the north by ]rd S~re~,
5. Tier ~. ~nls prop~[~ ~.~o ~o~ ~v he alle between myrtle
Oak Avenues aha on ~ne ea~ ~ ~ .....
Avenues.
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That the following described property be re-zoned from R-2 District
to C-1. Ali of Block 6, Tier 4; Block 6, Tier 3; Block 6, Tier 2,
and the west half of Block 6, Tier l; and the following be re-zoned
from District R-1 to C-1. The east half of Block 6, Tier 6 and ali.
of Block 6, Tier 5. This property is bounded on the north by Sth
Street, on the south by 5th Street, on the west by the alley between
Elm~and Myrtle Avenues and on the East by the alley between Palmetto
and Sanford Avenues.
The reason behind this recommendation is to provide for the continued
gradual enlargement of our downtown business district southward. The
City of Banford has had a splendid increase in dwellings since the
end of World War II. Our population has increased very rapidly, how-
ever, our retail businesse~ have not lncreaee5 commensurate with the
increase in population and this to a large extent, is due to the
lack of available retail commercial property.
The property embraced in Btep #l already has 2 filling stations, a
hotel, numerous apartment and rooming houses and a good many of the
dwellings are of the older type wherein the owners would be unable
to sell to good advantage due to their age. However, as the need
for commercial property continues, this type of property will en-
hance in value aa commercial property.
Step #2 at present has numerous boarding and rooming houses, churches
and a city park and here again, some of the dwellings are of the older
type.
The inclusion of the park and Block 6,
consistent in eliminating spot zoning,
can never become commercial, and Block
thereon occupying three-fourths of the
commercial.
Tier 3 is made in order to be
however, of course the park
6, Tier 3 with 2 ~hurches
block will also not become
The extension of the recommendation in Step # 1 west of Oak Avenue
and Step #2 west of Myrtle Avenue is due to the proximity of this
land to presently zoned C-2 District.
The re-zoning at this time does not, of course, mean that all of the
property will immediately become commercial but it does provide ad-
ditional space for the immediate future.
It is recommended that t~e follgwing de~cFi~e~.p~o~erty_be.~zo~_
from District R1-A~ne family) to Diemrlct ~tz-& %one ram~y;, u ~
110, ll2, ll4, ll6~0, 122, 12~, 126, 128, 130, 132, 134, 136, 138,
140, 152, 144, 146, 148, 150, 152, 154, 156 and 158 of Sanfo Park,
same being on the east side of Bay Avenue 24th and 25th Street; also
that Lots 76 to 85 inclusive of Oak Hill be changed from District
R1-A (one family) to R-1 (one family). These lots being bounded on
the north by 25th Street, on the west by Bay Avenue and on the east
by Mellonville Avenue.
The reason for changing the zoning of the lots in Banfo Park is that
the lots west of Bay Avenue are zoned R-1 and if the lots on the east
side of Bay Avenue remain R1-AA it requires a "size and price" house
that is unlikely to be built facing much smaller houses and as a con-
sequence if the zone remains the same these lots may indefinitely
remain vacant and present an unsightly appeerance, plus a grass fire
hazard in the winter. By dropping the zone to R1-A it creates a
buffer zone between the R/-AA and R-1 Districts and it is our belief
that if th~s is done, the prooerty will probably be built benefiting
the surrounding neighborhood as well as the city as a whole.
The Justification for dropping the Oak Hill from R1-A to R-1 is that
existing houses in this small dlstr~ct are of the R-1 class, as is
the balance of Oak Hill and what with the pro~imlty of the Naval Air
Btatlon, it is unlikely that the vacant lots in this district will
be built on unless the zone is lowered.
I~ is recommended to the City Commission that the property on the
south aide of 25th Street, bounded on the west by an extension of
the first south leg of the C-1 district east of Orlando Drive; on
the east by the west side of the C-1 district at the intersection
of Banford Avenue and 25th Street and on the south by a line pro-
Jected west from the south line of Lot 9 of Frank L. Woodruff's
Bub-division, be changed from R-1 to CN.
Te I, ~mm~mded to the City Commission that Lots 6 an~ 7, Block 16,
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6. It is recommended to the City Commission that the areas shown on the
attached map be included in the Clty Limits.
Respectfully submitted,
ZONING & PLANNING CO~ISSION
s/ Robert S.$rown, Chairman
Mr. Brown then advised that it was not the intent of the recommendations of t~e Zoning
and Planning Commission for the City t o annex all of the oroposed area imredietely, but when
it is desirable and municipal services can be extended.
After discussion Co~isslcner Krider ~oved that a P~?.i~ He~'~g ~::e held at 8:00
o'clock P. M. March 7, 1955, to consider re-zoning the foregoing districts as recommended by
t~e ~oning an~ Planning Commission, and also to consider annexing the area recommended by said
Board. Seconded by Commissioner Ratigan and carried.
The City Manager next submitted a proposed agreement with the Seminole Nemorial Hos-
pital Board, together with their check in sum of $600.00, for the City to install water service
for the new hospital for such sum, including labor, equipment and water meter, and recommended
its approve1 and acceptance.
Thereupon Commissioner Rigginbotham moved the apOrova1 of the aforesaid agreement,
and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Seconded by
Commissioner Scott and carried.
Attorney Volie A. Williams, Jr., acting as agent for the City in acquLrlng easements
for 8. rainage ditches and borrow pit for the State Road Department in Connection with the
widening and reconstruction of French Avenue, which was authorized by Resolution No. 850,
next apoeared and reported that he had negotiated for easements across the following parcels
of land, as designated on State Road Department Map of right-of-way for drainage for Job No.
7715-101. at the following prices:
Parcel No.
Parcel No.
Parcel No.
111 - owned by A. W. Lee and wife, for sum of $~00.00.
ll2 - owned by Rubs Duff, for sum of $500.00.
114 - owned by Annie Sherman, for sum of $100.00.
Parcel No. 120 - owned by T. B. Middleton and wife, for sum of $300.00.
After disucssion Commissioner Higginbotham moved the approval of payment of the afore-
said cost for the foregoin~ easements, and that all such cost for easements and the borrow pit
be paid from the Contingent Fund. Seconded by Com~issioner Krlder and carried.
Mr. Williams then advised that he had secured an option from R. W. Ware, Administrator
for the Estate of Frank L. Woodruff, Sr., deceased, to purchase Parcel No. ll7 for the borrow
pit, consisting of approximately l0 acres, at price of $4,000.00 payable $1,000.00 cash and a
promissory note for balance, which would be payable November l, 1955, with interest at rate of
5% per annum. Said property to be conveyed to the City, and the City grant the State Road
Deoartment easements for borrow pit and drainage ditch thereon.
After consideration Commissioner Hig~lnbotham moved that the City purchase the aforesaid
property from the Estate of Frank L. Woodruff, Sr., at price of $4,000.00 payable under the above
terms, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the promissory note on behalf of
the City. Seconded by Commissioner Krlder and carried.
Mr. Williams further advised of negotiations with Geo. A. Spear, Jr., for an easement
for drainage ditch across Parcel No. 118, consisting of approximately 7 acres, stating that he
would not accept less than $1,000.00 for the easement, or $~,500.00 for outright purchase of the
entire tract.
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Mr. Speer~s
carried over the dissenting
The following bids
for the City for one year:
offer of an easement for $1,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
vote of Commissioner Scott, who felt the price to be exorbitant.
next submitted for furnishing gasoline, diesel fuel and lubricants
Gulf Oil Company
~asollne
22.3
The Texas Company
Orange State Oil Company
23.8
.2125
Sun Oil Comoany
Mac's Oil Comoany
Central Oil Company, Inc.
Sinclair
Refining Company
Reg. H.C.
Prem.
.238
.2380
· 2~80
M. R. Btrickland
(Amoco Products)
.238
~otor Oils
Gulf Dieselube
H.D.Motor Oil
54~ per Gal.
~2 Diesel Fuel
.1108 Gal.
200-C Series Oil
$.44 per gal in 55
gal drums $6. deposit
on drum.
.1275 Gal.T.W.
.1125 T.C.
$.55 per gal. in 55
gal drums, $6. deooslt
on drum, 1% - 10 ~aye
Phillips 66 Motor Oil
66¢ gal.
.12576 Gal.
.1145 Gal.
Opaline TOT
55 Gal. LUb. 48~
Sinclair extra, 55
Gal. l~b. 82~ 24 -
I qt. cans 955
.llS1 Gal.
Premium Motor Oil all weights
in bulk 83 gal. - 24 - 1 qt
cans - $5.58 per case of 6 gals
4 - 5 qt cans $4.55 per case
of 5 gals.
Discounts deductable from invoice time of
delivery. 25 per gal. on 25 to 49 Gals.
35 per gal on 50 to 99 Gals· 4~ per Gal on
100 gals. and over.
Motor Grease
Amoco Premalube Chasis Grease .145 lbs.
Amoco Premalube Gear Oil 90 - 140 .14 "
Discounts
~$ per lb. on 100 and 0199 lbs.
3/4 ¢"" " 200 " 0399 "
19 " " " 400 " over
The above discounts deductible from face of invoice
at time of delivery.
After comparison of prices submitted, and the quality of products
Higginbot.ham moved that the contract for furnishing gasoline be
thet of Orange State Oil Company at price of .2125~ per gallon.
Ratigan and carried.
Commissioner Higginbotham next moved that the contract for furnishing diesel fuel be
awarded to the lowest bidder, that of Gulf Oil Corporation at price of .1108 per gallon.
Seconded by Commissioner Scott and carried.
After further discussion, and in view of American Oil Company having submitted the
only bid on premium oil, which was specified in the City's bid specifications, Commissioner
Higginbotham moved the acceptance of their bid at price of .83~ per gallon, less the standard
quanltity discounts, and also their bid on grease and gear oil, less the standard quantity
discounts. Seconded by Commissioner Krider and carried over the dissenting vote of Commissioner
Cordell, who felt that the City should continue using the same motor oils that is now being
used in all equipment.
The City Manager next submitted proposal of James H. Craggs Construction Company to
sewer
furnish and install 370 lineal ft of 36" concrete storm/in the right-of-way of French Avenue
bid upon, Commissioner
awarded to the lowest bidder,
Seconded by Commissioner
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After discussion, and upon recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Krider
moved the acceptance of the proposal. Seconded by Commissioner Bcott and carried.
The City Manager next submitted proposed contract with James H. Craggs Construction for
lowering approximately 1,000 lineal feet of 12-inch cast iron water main in the right-of-way
of French Avenue at price of $".25 per lineal ft., and re-locating approximately 6,300 lineal
ft. of 12-inch and/or It-inch water main at $3.00 per lineal ft., payable on November 15, 1955,
with alternate contract at price of $2.00 per ft., for lowering pipe and $2.75 per ft. for re-
locating it, payable upon presentation of estimates of work completed.
After discussion, and in v~w of no funds having been appropriated in current budget
for this purpose, Commissioner Higginbotham moved the acceptance of the contract at price of
$2.25 per ft. for lowering the pipe and $3.00 per ft. for re-locating it, payable November 15,
1955, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Seconded
by Commissioner Ratigan and carried.
Said Contract being in words and figures as follows:
CONSTRUCTION. AGREEMENT
This Agreement, made and entered into in du~llcate on this, the 7th day of February,
A.D. 1955, by and between CITY OF SANFORD, a municipal corporation chartered under the laws of
the State of Florida, hereinafter called "City", and JAMES H. CRAGGS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, a
Florida corporation, hereinafter called "Contractor"
WITNESSETH:
1. The Contractor agrees with the City, for the consideration hereinafter mentioned
and at its own cost and expense, to do all work and furnish all labor and equipment necessary
for the following:
A. Lowering approximately 1,000 lineal feet of 12-inch cast iron water main in
the right-of-way of French Avenue in Sanford, Florida, to a grade sufficient
in depth to accommodate the construction of the new paving on said French
Avenue, at a unit price of $2.25 per lineal foot.
B. Re-locating approximately 6,300 lineal feet of 12-inch and/or l~-inch water
main from its present lonation within the right-of-way of French Avenue in
Sanfor~,.~lorida, to a new location parallel?lth and adjacent to the right-
of-way~8~ French Avenue, at a unit price of $3.00 per lineal foot.
2. The City shall, at its expense, furnish the Contractor with all material or materials
necessary for all permanent and temporary connections required by the City to be made to said
water mains. The City agrees that it will, in furnishing such materials, do so promptly, so
as not in any wise to delay the Contractor in the performance of its work under this agreement.
3. The Contractor shall, at the completion of each dafs work, re-connect the water mains
so as to allow water to flow ~here~hrough during the evening hours and on days when work by the
Contractor under this agreement is not in progress.
~. The Contractor shall commence the work to be performed under this agreement as
soon as the clearing of the present right-of-way of French Avenue has progressed sufficiently
to allow work unaer this agreement to begin, an~ to prosecute ss~d work diligently a~without
unnecessary del~y until the completion thereof.
5. All work performed by the Contractor under this agreeme~ shall be performed in
good and workmanlike manner, free and clear of all liens for labor, taxes or other charges
authorized by law.
6. Upon completion of the work by the Contractor and the acceptance thereof by the
City, the City shall pay the Contractor in full therefor on or before November 15, 1955. In
tbs event the work under this agreement is completed by the Contractor after November 15, 1955,
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7. In the event either of the 'parties hereto shall be required to take legal action
against the other for the enforcement of any of the terms of this agreement, the defaulting
party agrees to pay all costa incident thereto, including a reasonable attorney's fee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement under their
their official
respective corporate names by their duly authorized officers and affixed thereto
seals on the day and year first above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered in our CITY OF SANFORD
presence as witnesses:
Warren E. Knowles
A. Edwin Shinholser
As to City
Mrs. K. B. Williams
Joan B~ Shoemaker
As to rontractor
Commissioner Scott,
BY: s/ J. D. Cordell, Mayor
ATTEST: (With Corporate Seal)
s/ H. N. S~yer, Clerk
JAMES H. CRAGGS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
BY: R. V. Fitzgerald, Vice President
(Corporate Seal)
the City Attorney and City Manager, who were appointed to select
submitted their recommendations
Commerce building on East First
of General Sanford.
site in Fort Mellon Park for the proposed General Sanford Memorial Library & Museum, next
for locating it aporoximately 200 ft. east of the Chamber of
Street, end same were accepted subject to approval of the heirs
Mr. Snyder of Hubbard Construction Company, contractor for Contract No. $ of the
sewer project, next appeared and advised that they would have all work completed within ten
days, except the 8" sewers between ~th and 8th Streets in Mayfair section, which were deferred
by the Commission on January 11. He stated that they already had the pipe on the ground for
this deferred portion of their contract and requested that they be authorized to complete the
Job now, if the City intends to include it in the program.
After discussion, action was deferred, pending a report from Engineer Angas.
submitted the
Marion Harman, Chairmsn of the Traffic Committee, next apoeared and
following recommendations, whiah were discussed and taken under sdvisement:
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE S~NFORD CITY COMMIBBION FROM TRAFFIC
COMMITTEE MEETING HElD FEBRUARY 10, 1955.
No parking spaces to be allotted to anyone. Reclaim all spaces as soon
as possible. Suggests that the Committee be furnished with a complete list
of all allotted spaces at this time to be pinpointed on a City map for
further study.
Committee recommends that Park Avenue be laned for traffic - four laned if
possible - continuous to 20th Street from the Lakefront.
The Committee recommends that third Street, between Palmetto and Sanford
Avenues, be opened to two-way traffic provided traffic from the two store-
owned parking lots be directed off Third Street.
Committee recommends th,~t traffic lights be adjusted to eliminate tie-ups
in Traffic.
the
the following:
On motion of Commissioner Krider, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried,
Commission next reduced the Traffic Com~ittee from seven to five members, consisting of
J. Marion Harman, Sr.,
Robert E. Kerns
Willie Hunt
William Bush, Jr.
James J. Singletary
C hal rman
On motion of Commissioner Krider, seconded by
Manager was ne~t authorized to widen Third Street from Magnolia Avenue to Sanford Avenue;
Palmetto Avenue from Second to Third Street.
The City Manager next reported that due to reverter provision in their deed. the
Commissioner Scott and carried, the City
and
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request for permission to use it
On motion duly adooted,
the traffic signal light from intersection of W. 13th Street and
at an intersection where it wil~ be more beneficial.
for laying a water line to the new well field site.
the Chief of Police was next authorized and directed to remove
Olive Avenue, and install it
C i ry..O~rk
gm ~
Offer next submitted from C. E. Meeks to purckmse the N. 50 ft of Lots 8 to 12, in-
clusive, of Spurling's Plat of Block 15, Chapman & Tuckers Addition, located at southwest corner
of Pine Avenue and East Street, at price of $1,000.00, with option to purchase balance of said
lots together with Lots 20 thru 24 within one year at or,ce of $3,000.00.
After discussion and in view of Mr. Meek's proposal to erect a business building,
size 30' x 50', thereon Imr~ediately, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the City sell him
the N. 50 ft. of the aforesaid lots at price of $1,000.00, with option of first refusal on
balance of the property. Seconded by Commissioner Ratigan and carried.
Bill of Robert M. Angas and Associates in sum of $6,089.73, approved by the City
Attorney and City Auditor, for balance of engineering fees due thru February 5, 1955, in
connection with the water and sewer improvements program, next submitted, and on motion of
Commissioner Krider, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried, same was approved
and payment authorized.
On motion of Commissioner Krider, seconded hy Commissioner Hlgginbotham and carried,
the Commission authorized payment of $13,202.09 to Whitmlre Tank Company, Inc., for work
completed to January 31, 1955, on Con~ract No. l; $37,341.45 to Hubbard Co~ tructlon Comoany
for work completed to February l, 1955, on Contract No. 4; $7,105.28 to Sullivan, Long and
Hagerty for work completed to January 31, 1955, on Contract No. 5; $32,340.26 to Sullivan,
Long & Hagerty for work completed to January 31, 1955, on Contract No. 6; and $23,366.54 to
Bumby and Simpson, Inc., for work completed to February l, 1955, on Contract No. ?.
There being no further business the meeting then adjourned.