062545-Regular Session MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, June 25 at 7: 3o M 45
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular session at
the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at ?:30 o'clock P.M. June 25, 1945.
Present: Commissioner Edward Higgins, Mayor,
" Geo D. Bishoo
" H,James Gut
" M, J. Lodge ,~
City Attorney Fred R.Wilson
City Clerk H.N,Sayer
Chief of Police R.G. Wllllams
Absent: Commissioner W.C,Hill.
Meeting called to order by the CPmlrman.
Commissioner Bishoo next introduced Resolution No. 692, and after be!rig read in
full by the Clerk, moved its passage and adootlon.
Seconded by Commissioner Gut and carried by the following vote of the Commlsslon~
Commissioner Hlggins Aye
" Bishop Aye
" Gut Aye
" Lodge Aye
said Resolution No. 692 being in words and figures as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 692..
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SAN?ORD, FLORIDA ABANDONING
THE PURPOSE OF THE CITY TO IMPROVE LOT 14 , of BLOCK 4 OF TIER l, OF E.R. TRAFFORD'S
MAP OF SANFORD FLORID A BY THE ERECTION O? A PUBLIC COMFORT STATION FOR COLORED PEOPLE
THEREON.
WHE~AS, by Resolution No. 680 oassed and adopted on the 9th day of October,1944,
the City Commissioners of the City of Sanford, Florida requested the Board of County
Commissioners to dedicate Lots 13 and l~ of Block ~ ~f Tier I of E.R. Trafford's Map
of Sanford, Florida, as recorded in Plat book l, Pages 56-64 of the public records
of Seminole County, Florida, as a site for a oublic comfort station for colored oeoole,
and in and by said resolution it was determined that the City of Sanford would improve
the aforesaid orooerty in accordance with the dedication thereof at such time as funds
and material were available for that our'oose and the Board of County Commissioners of
Seminole County, Florida oursuant to said request dedicated the aforesaid orooerty
for said ouroose in which dedication the City Commissioners concurred in and by said
resolution No. 680; and,
WHEP~AS, in the opinion of the City Commissioners of the City of S~nford, it is
expedient and for the best interests of said City to abandon the aforesaid ouroose of
said City to improve said orooerty as in said resolution No. 680 state'In so far as
the same oertsins to Lot l~ of said orooerty and the City Commissioners are of the
oolnlon thst said ouroose should be abandoned in so far as the same relates to said
Lot 14 of said oroperty:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida that ~he ouroose of said city to lmorove the orooerty herel~b.e.fo.~escribed by the
erection of a oublic comfort station for colored people thereon, be and the same is
hereby abandoned and rescinded in so far as the same relates to Lot 14 of Block 4, of
Tier l, of E.R. Trafford's mao of Sanford.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a cer~ified cooy of this resolution be filed with
the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Seminole County, Mlorlda.
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.CITY COMMISSION, SAN.FORD, FLORIDA, June 25.
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Edward HIEgins
Mayor.
M.J.Lodge
H.James Gut
Geo. D.Bishoo
Attest:
H.N.Sayer
As City Cl~rk
( Seal )
A~ the City COmmissioners
of the City of Sanford ,
Florida.
Commissioner Bishop next introduced Resolution No. 693, and after being read in
full by the Clerk, moved its oassage and adootlon.
Seconded by Commissioner Gut and carried by the following vote o'f the Commission:
Commissioner Hlgglns Aye
" Bishop Aye
" Gut Aye
" Lodge Aye
said Resolution No. 693 being in words and figures as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 693
A RESOLUTION OF THE ~ITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITt OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, RESCIND-
ING RESOLUTION NO. 680 ADOPTED OCTOBER 9.1944 IN SO FAR AS THE SAME RELATES TO LOT
OF BLOCK $,0F TIER 1, OF E.R. TRAFFORD'S MAP OF SANFORD, FLORIDA AND REQUESTING THE
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLOHIDA TO OFFER SAID LOT FOR SALE.
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 680 adoDted October 9th,1944 the City Commissioners
of the City of Sanford, Florida., requested the Board of County Commissioners of
Seminole County Florida, to dedicate lots 13 and 14 of Block ~ of Tier 1, of E.R.
Trafford's MaD of Sanford, Florida, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Dages 56-6~ of the Dub-
lic records of Seminole County , Florida, as a site, for a Dublic comfort station for
colored Deople; and,
WHEREAS, it was the ourDose of the City of Sanford, Florida to erect a oublic
comfort station on said Droperty for colored oeople, but said ouroose has been
abandoned by the City of Sanford in so far as it relates to said Lot' 14:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City commission of'the CitY'of Sanford,
Florida that sa'~d resolution No. 680, be and the same is hereby rescinded as to
said lot 14 of block 4, of tier 1, of E R Trafford's mad of Sanford, Florida.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Commissioners of Seminole County, Florida,
be and they are hereby requested to offer said lot 1~ for sale in the manner
Drovlded by law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED thst a certified cody of this resolution be filed
with the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Seminole County, Florida.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its passage and adoDtlon.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 25th day of June 1945.
Edward Hi,gins
Mayor
M.J,Lodge
H James Gut
Geo D. Bishoo
As the City Commissioners
of the Ct tv of Smnfn~d
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CITY COMMISSION, SANFORD, FLORIDA, June 25 at 7:'50 P N_19 }45
Mr. Volle Williams , President of the Sanford Equloment Comoany, owners aha. ooer-
ators of the Silver Fleet Cabs, next aopeared before the Board and requested the
City to grant them a franchise for the ooeration of taxi-cabs in the City.
Matter taken under consideration, oending further information as to the
granting of taxi-cab oermlts by other cities.
Mr. Payne of Orlando Transit Comoany next aooeard and requested the City to
grant them a larger reserved soace for bus stoos at northwest corner of Park Ave and
First Street, and also increase the size 'of the bus etoo at southwest corner of First St.
and Park Ave., stating~that the oresent soaces are too small and creates traffic hazards
and congestion.
Thereuoon after considerable discussion the matter was referred to Chief of
Police Williams for recommendations.
Commissioner Gut next introduced Ordinance No..~77, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO, 377
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITz OF SANWORD FLORIDA REGULATING THE PARKING 0~,' MOTOR
VEHICLES ON PARK AVENUE IN SAID CITY, REQUIRING PARALLEL PARKING THEREOF AND
PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROviSIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE.
AND SAME WAS READ IN FULL BY THE CLERK.
Thereupon Commissioner Gut moved that the rules be waived and said Ordinance
No. 377 be olaced on its final oassage and adoption.
Seconded by Commissioner Bishoo.
Thereuoon the question recurred uoon the walvure of the rules. The roll was
called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissi oner Higgins Aye
" Bi shoo Aye
" Gut Aye
" Lodge Aye
Thereuoon said Orainance No. ~77 was olaced on ~ts final oassage and adootlon.
The roll was called and the vote stands as follows:
Comml ssloner Hlgglns Aye
" Bi shoo Aye
" Gut Aye
" Lodge Aye
Thereuoon the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanfora,
Florida, by un~.nimous vote had oassed and adooted said. Ordinance No. 377 entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 377-
AN O~DINANCE OM THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, REGULATING THE PAMKI~'~G OF MOTOR
VEHICLES ON PAtaK AVENUE IN SAID CITY, PEQuIMiNG PARALLEL PARKING THEREOF AND PROVIDING
A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS O~{DINANCE.
On motion duly carried, Ordinance No. 377 was next ordered PUBLISHED in the
Sanford Herald.
Bill of Florida Equ.loment Comoany in amount of $25~..85, covering ourchase of
one Gorman-Ruoo, 2" Water Pumo and suction hose for the Water Deoartment nex~ ore-
sented, and on motion of Commissioner Gut, seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried,
same was aooroved and oayment authorized.
Smith and Glllesole, Architects and Engineers, Jacksonville, next submitted
the follow!ng orooosal for furnishing eng!neerlng service on the City's contemnlated
'cost-war oroJects.
"June 18,1945.
PROPOSAL TO THE CITI OF tANFORD, FLORIDA FOR THE FURNISHING
OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVIuES ON POST,WAR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.
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CITY COMMISSION, SANFOED, FLORIDA. June 25 at 7:~0 ~PM
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funds to cities with which to make preliminary en¢Ineer~nE studies and to prepare plans
and specifications for needed Post-War projects. We are sure that you realize the im-
portance of heine prepared to apply for these funds as quickly as possible.
Legislation is now oendlng which will provide money for this purpose and as soon as
these funds are available there will be a great rush for oartlcioatlon in this grogram.
Those cities which are prepared to get their applications on file as soon as possible
will orobably be on the ground floor and their applications will receive early consld-
eration. Since the funds for this purpose may be expected to be somewhat limited,
early action is of great Importance.
Since ~'we are somewhat familiar with~Y~ur proposed Post-War oubl!c works program
and would like ~o aid you in becoming prepared to request these funds, we offer to
begin at once to compile the necessary preliminary information for requesting these
funds. This information will include the scope, anticipated cost, need usefulness,
and employment ootentlalltles of the proposed project, We will compile th!.s data and
out the clty on'record with the Federal Works a~ency as intending to apply for these
~unds on the following projects: -
1. Rehabilitation of exlst~.ng sewer system !nclu81. ng extension of outfall
lines into Lake Monroe.
E~tension of sanitary sewer service and construction of storm and sanitary
sewers.
3. Sanitary sewage treatment and d. lsooeal.
By so doing, we believe that you will be equipped and prepared with the necessary
information to make formal application for ~hese funds as soon as the monies are avail-
able therefor and the aoolicatlon blanks are issued by rigA.
We propose to perform these services for a lump sum fee which will represent only
partial comoensatlon to us for the actual cost of developing this data. The lump sum
fee proposed is $1.OO One and No/lOP Dollars, It is understood that, in addition to
this lump sum fee, we will be reimbursed for such necessary travell!~ng and subsistence
expenses as might be incurred on necessary trios ~o the State, Regional or ~ashl. ngton
Offices of the Federal ~orks Agency, when authorized by the city.
This proposal is made in consideration of the fact that if these funds are
secured, this firm is ~o be retained by the city for the preparation of the engineering
studies, plans and soeclflcatlons involved in the projects being considered.
The fees for such services to be in accordance with the published Schedule of
Minimum Engineering Fees df the Mlorlda Engineering Society, and in no instance to
exceed the amount approved by such Governmental Agency which may assist the City in
financing the work.
WWG/h
Attachment
We hereto attach a suggested form of resolutlo~ which.~when reVised DY your
Attorney to meet your Char~r requirements, will permit this proposal to oecome
operative. ~
Respectfully submitted,
SMITH AND GILLESPIE
By, Wylie ~. Gllles'ole,
'Thereupon Commissioner Gut introduced Resolution No. 694, and after belng read
in full by the Clerk, moved its passage and adoption.
Seconded by Commissioner Bishop and carried by the following vote of the Commission:
Commissioner Hlggins Aye
" Bishop Aye
" Gut Aye
" Lodge Aye
said Resolution No. 694 being in words'and figures as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 69~.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COI~MISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFOPD, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
AND PROVIDING FOR APPLICATIONS BY THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA TO FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY
FOR AN ADVANCE OF FUNDS FOR COST OF ENGINEERING,' ARCHITECTURAL, AND ECONOMIC INVESTIGATIONS
AND STUDIES, SURVEYS, DESIGNS, PLANS, WORKING DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, PROCEDURES, AND
OTHER ACTION PRELIMINARY TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS: AND IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF~ SMITH AND GILLESPIE, ENG. INEERS, OF JACKSON¥ILLE, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, Congress has passed a Bill known as the "George-Doughton Reconversion
Bill, "which offers to states, counties and municloalities funds with which to provide
the necessary engineering and architectural studies, plans and specifications with
~_~nnn tn nuhltn wn~l~.~ ~.qnAnlnllv wtth ~,f~ene~, to no~t-Wa~ nubl~c works: and.
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WHEREAS, The City of Sanford, Florida, has a oresent existing gre~t need for
certain oublic works , and also desires to furnish emoloyment for men to be dis-
charged from Military Service and from war industries; n~w, therefore,
~E IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF TME CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA:
Section 1: That the City of Sanford, Florida, file aoolicstions with Federal
W~rks Agency for funds to finance the cost of architectural, engineering, and
economic investigations and studies, surveys, designs, plans, working drawings,
s~ecifications, ~rocedures, and other action orelimlnary to the constE~ction of the
following oublic works:
1o Rehabilitation of existing sewer system, including extension of outfall lines
into Lake Monroe.
2. Extension of sanitary sewer service and construction of storm and sanitary
sewers,
~. Sanitary sewage treatmen~ and disoosal.
The above listing lists said oublic works in order of their oresent existing
Imoortance.
Section 2: That Smith and Gillesole, Engineers, of Jacksonville, Florida, be and
nereOy
they/are emo!oyed to assist the City of Sanford in making ~aid aoollcations to Federal
~orks Agency, and such emoloyment is in accordance with orooosal to the City of Sanford
from said engineers dated June 18,19~5, which orooosal is hereby aooroved and acceoted.
Section 3: All Resolutions or oarts of Resolutions in conflict hereiwth are
reoealed hereby.
Section 4: This Resolution shall be in force and shall take effect immediately
upon its oassage and adootion.
PASSED A~D ADOPTED this 25th day of June, A.D. 1945.
Edward Hi,gins
Mayor.
M.J.Lodge
M.James Gut
Geo.D.Bishoo
ATTEST:
H.N.Sayer
City Clerk.
(Seal)
As the City Commission of the
City of Sanford, Florida.
The City Planning Comrr~littee next submitted the following letter of recommendations:
City Commission
Sanford, Florida.
Attention of Edward Higglns, Mayor,
Gentlemen:
June 20,19~5.
R.L. Cornell
W.A.Leffler
S.F. Doudney
This committee met at 4 P.M. today and unanimously so~roved the orinciole of
such a ~ax for the sole ~roose of providing funds for future recommended and
budgeted oublic Imorovemen~s.
In the ooinion of this committee the City Planning Commission should concern it-
self with future imorovements as distinguished from City o~eratlng oroblems.
Yours ver~v truly,
The City Planning Commission aooointed the following committee to consider,
at your request, and reoort on the subject of a utility connection tax:
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~Thereupon the City Attorney was directed to prepare an ordinance imposing a tax
on all utility services, for further ccnslderatlon of the Commission, the rate of tax
to be decided upon information of the gross revenues of the utilities.
Order of Nunic~oal Judge Sharon correcting the sentence, Imposed in Case No.
34218 of the Nunlclpal Court on March 12, 1945, sentencing the defendant to pay a fine
of $1OO.O0 and costs, or serve 90 days In the City Jail, and to serve 90 days without
fine; corrected and. changed to read $1OO.00 and costs or serve 90 8aye in the City
~all, and serve 30 days additional without fine, next presented.
Thereupon Commissioner Bishop moved the aoprovel of the order of Mun!c!oal
Judge correcting the sentence imposed in Case #34218 of the Munlcioal Court.
Seconded by Commissioner Lodge and carried.
In connection with the request of Geo.A. Speer Jr. for an adjustment of the
assessed valuation for years 1941 thru 1944 against Lot ll B~ock 3 Tier 2, Commissioners
Bishop and Gut who were appointed to make an appraisal and comoarleon of the assessed
valuation , next recommended that the assessed valuation be adjusted to $?,OOO. OO
Thereupon Commissioner Lodge moved the acceptance of the aforesaid recommendations
and that the Clerk be authorized to adjust the assessed valuation for years 1941 thru
1944 aga1~nst Lot ll Block 3 Tier 2, to $?,OOO.O0.
Seconded by Commissioner Bishop and carried.
On motion duly carrled~ City Attorney Wilson was ne×t authorlzed~an~ directed to
file an appearance for ~nsoector Duncan. in the suit instituted against him by
Harrell for damages resulting from the accident on August 8, 1944.
The Clerk next advised that the 100 sq. ft. lot in Evergreen Cemetery that was
reserved by the owner of the property at the time the City aclu!red it for cemetery
purposes, has been acquired by the County thru foreclosure of tax liens, ~n8 can be
purchased at a price of $25.00.
Thereupon Com~Issloner Gut moved that the Clerk be authorized to purchase the
aforesaid property at a price of $25.00
Seconded by Commissioner Bishop and carried.
The Clerk next reported ths~tC~P.Henderson, caretaker of cemeteries has been ill
for several months and is still tncao~cita~ed from manual work ~
Thereupon after careful consideration and on motion duly carried, the Commission
authorized and directed the payment of Mr. Hen~erson's salary in full thru the month
of July, and only one-half of it during the months of August and Seotember,19~5,
provided h~,ls ~lll Incapacitated.
On motion duly carried, the Commission next authorized the payment of County
taxes for year 1~44 in ~mount of ~9.4.6 against Lot 7 Block 2 ~nd Lot 3, Block 12
Mayfalr. Thls~property having been acquired by the City thru foreclosure of taxes
and special assessment liens.
The Chairman ne~t advised that the Seminole County Chamber of Commerce hsd re-
tained the services of W.T.Wolfe, Traffic Consultant, for the ensuing year at a
fee of $2,5OO.00, of which the funds for this our~ose had been contributed by local
growers and shippers, but that it would probably need some financial assistance from
the City for this ourpose the following year, and same was given favorable consid-
eration.
The Clerk next presented tentative budget of revenues and exoendltures for
fiscal year 1945-46, and same was taken under consideration and study.
There beln~ no further business the meettn~ then adtn~ne~ ~ntt] P~OO