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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in adjourned regular session
at the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florlda, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. October 24, 1956.
Present: Commissioner F. D. Scott, Maycr
" David M. Gatchel
" Earl Higginbotham
" John S. Krider, Sr.
" A.L. Wilson
City Attorney W. C. Hutchison, Jr'
City Clerk H. N. Sayer
City Manager W. E. Knowles
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
Further consideration next given to, he request from the doctors in the Medical Arts
Bul]dlng, located at Southeast corner of Second Street and Man Marcos Avenue, that the City
restrict parking of vehicles on San Maroos across from their off-street parking area in order
that the patients can utilize said parking facilities in a safety manner, and without being
blocked after parking therein.
Commissioner HigginboSham stated that he had investigated ~he problem and it was
his opinion that parking should be prohibited on both sides of San Marcos Avenue from Second
Street south for a distance of at least 20 feet beyond both clinic buildings; and .that park-
ing should also be prohibited on both.sides of Second Street from San Marcos Avenue east to
Mellonville'Avenue in order to eliminate the existing traffic hazard caused by the heavy
travel of large trucks on said street.
Doctor Epps and Munson, representing both clinic buildings, both s~ated that the
foregoing recommendations of Commissioner Higginbotham.would be satisfactory.
Thereupon Commissioner Higginbotham moved tha~ the Police Department be instructed
to res~ric~ parking of vehicles on San Marcos Avenue from Second Street south for a distance
not to exceed 20feet beyond each clinic building, and also on Second Street from San Marcos
Avenue east to Mellonville Avenue. Seconded,by Commissioner Gatchel and carried.
Commissioner Higginbotham next reported of complaints received from the ~esidents
on east si. de of Oak Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets against the parking restriction in
front of their homes to provide for a loading zone for the Parb~,h!al School across the street
After Consideration, and in view of the school having also a frontage on 10th Street
and Myrtle Avenue, ~ommissloner Higginbotham moved that ~he Chief of Police be instructed to
remove the 'no parking" signs from the east side of Oak Avenue in said Block, and relocate
the loading zone on 10th Street or Myrtle Avenue, whichever is-satisfactory ~o the school.
Seconded. by Commissioner Gatchel and carried.
Commissioner Krider next pointed out an existing traffic hazard on 13th S~ree~
between Palmetto and Sanford Avenues, caused by parking of vehicles on the north side of
said street, and after discussion, moved that parking be restricted on bo~h sides of ~he
street in said block. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
Reconsideration next given to the application of Elnora James and Rosalia McCoy
for permit to continue opera~ing ~he taxi-cab business of their father, Will Hankersa~,
deceased, which was denied by the Commission a~ meeting of October 8, due to the application
having requested transfer of the permit to them instead of remaining in the estate.
Commissioner Gatchel, who was absent from the meeting of October 8, stated that
he felt the policy for reducing the number of taxi-cabs should not re restricted to new
permits or transfers but.applicable to all operators now hold. in~ permits, and based on
manner of operation and traffic violations, in accordance with the ordinance regulating the
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operation of such business.
The City Manager then subm'Itted the police record of all o~erators showing the
number of traffic violations and convictions for past several years, with the reco'rd of the
taxi-cabs of Will Hankerson having a minimum of sm~h violations.
Thereupon after reviewing ~he requirements of applicants for taxicab permits, and
the provisions for revocation of such permits under the taxicab ordinance, Commissioner
Gatchel moved Zha~ the application of Elnora James and Rosalle McCoy for permit to operate ~he
~axicab business of Will Hankerson, deceased, be approved subject to submittin'g proper ap-
plication as required by said ordinance; and further moved that the Chief of Police be in-
structed to adhere to said City ordinance regulating the operation of taxicabs. Seconded
by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
Conslderati~ next given to engaglngGoodbody & Company, Sullivan, Nel'son & Goss, Inc.
and Anderson Cook Company, Inc., as Fiscal Agents for the City to haSdle the financing of ~he
proposed sewage treatment plant, which will include preparing and submitting a feasibility rep
as to the Cit~y,s ability ~o issue additional pari passu water & Sewer revenue certificates
under the present revenue structure. The terms of their contract provide that no paymen~
will be required, of the City for such service unless the revenue certificates are issued and
sold.
After consideration of all other terms and conditions of the proposed con~ract, Com-
missioner H~ginbotham moved that the Commission approve and accept same in order that the
City have something concrete as to its ability ~o finance the trea~men$ plant, and that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract on behalf of ~he City, subject to approw
of ~he City Attorney. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson wh~ stated "I believe that this Commissi
should carry out the terms of the Resolution adopted on April 12, 1954, and if it is not able
to do so, to make a survey and notify the State Board of Health as to when it can be accom-
plished''. The motion was then carried by unanimous vote of the Commission.
Said Contract being in words and figures as follows:
THIS CONTRACT, made and entered into in duglicate this 24th day of October 1956 by
and between GOODBODY & COMPANY, SULLIVAN, NELSON & GOSS, INC., ANDERSON COOK COMPANY, INC.,
hereinafter referred to as fim~cial advisors, and the CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, hereinafter
referred to as the "City";
W I T N E S S E T H
WH.~REA$ it is deemed essential by the City that improvements and extensions be
made to the sewer system ~of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City contemDlates the issuance of additional bonds ~o improve ~he sewer
system; and
WHEPJEAS, GOODBODY & COMPANY, SULLIVAN, NELSON AND GOSS, INC., ANDERSON COOK COMPANY,
INC., hereby offer to design a financing plan and
the said financing;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.'00) paid. by each
of the parties hereto to the o~her, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of ssi(
parties hereto, GOODBODY & COMPANY, SULLVIVAN, NELSON & GOSS,' INC., ANDERSON COOK COMPANY, INC.
agree ~o perform the following services:
1. We will work in close cooperation wi~h the City's engineers in ~he
deve!ooment of the revenues to be available for the sewer imorove-
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2. Will confer and advise with the City Attorney and the approving bond
Attorneys in preparing the financial program.
3. Will prepare and pay for a comprehensive brochure detailing the most
advantageods financing setup for the proposed certificate issue, and
all salient economic features of the City, and distribute the .same
among investment bankers and 'investors for the purpose of securing a
wide market and the lowest possible interes~ cost to the City for said
certificates.
/,.Will pay the following expenses incident to and. culminating in the
issuance and sale of the proposed certificates:
A. Legal fees and services of a nationally recognized firm of bond
Attorneys who will prepare all resolutions and other validation
papers necessary for validating of the certificates and issue
the approving legal opinion.
B-. Printing and delivery of the certificates to the City for proper
signatures.
C.All necessary advertising costs in a local newspaper and in the
Bond Buyer.
D. Fees of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for validation certificates.
If the City shall follow all 'of the mterial recommendations made by the financial
advisors, said financial advisors guarantee to submit a legal bid at public sale, in 1. ine
with the market at the time of such sale, for all of the ~certificates being offered for sale.
Until a bid acceptable to the City has been received and. accepted and thc certificates have
been delivered and paid for, no compensation for services or reimbursement for expenses shall
be due or paid to the financial advisors.
IN CONSIDERATION of the premises and faithful performance by G00DBODY & CO., SULLI-
VAN, NEI,SON AND GOSS, INC., and ANDERSON COOK COIqPANY, INC., of their obligations herein
assumed, the City agrees that it will pay to said financial advisors a fee of Fifteen
($15.00) Dollars for the performance of such obllgatlons for each One Thbusand ~$1,000.00)
Dollars revenue certificate sold and delivered.
THIS CONTRACT ~hal! remain in full force and effect for a period of twenty four (24)
months from date hereof, provided tb~t the ~erm. s of this Contract shall be extended beyond
the expiration of such period until the completion of issue and sale of any certificates
authorized by City hereunder prior to the expiration of such period.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the' ~rties hereto have executed this Contract, in duplicate,
this 2/,th day of October 1956.
GOODBODY & CO.
SULLIVAN, NELSON AND GOSS,. INC. ,
ANDERSON COOK COMPANY, INC.
By: .s/ Wilson C._~Hp~l.~ ............
GOODBODY & CO.
(SEAL)
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
By: s/ F, D. Scott
M YOR
Attest: H. N. Sayer
City Clerk
Mr. Sidney Berkowitz, ~istrict representative of the State Board of Health, next
advised of a recent appropriation by Congress, designated as Public Law 660, to be use~ fc~
granting up to ~0~ of cost of oonst~ucting treatment plants for cities ~ith population
under 25,000, of which $900,000.00 of such appropriation h~d been set aside for Florida.
He £~rther advised that none of Florida's appropriation had been used as yet, and it ~as
possible that Sanford could get up to ~0~ of the cost of a treatment plant from this grant.
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Thereupon Commissioner Wilson moved that the City Manager be authorized and instructe~
to obtain information and. the necessary forms for making application for a grant under Public
Law 660 for constructt, ng a sewage treatmen.t plant, and also to request the State Board of Heal1
not to curtail the City's growth by not allowing any sewer extensions while the City is en-
deavoring to find ways and means of financing the cost of constructing such treatment plant.
Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
Application next aubmitted from J'. W. Adams to purchase a block of the City owned
property at Northwest corner of Commercial Street and Holly Avenue with f~ontage of 338 feet
on Commercial Street and depth of 250 feet to be used for purpose of erecting a bonded ware-
house thereon.
After discussion, and on motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner
Higginbotham and carried, the Commlss~.on authorized the emplo~vment of A. B. Peterson, Sr., and
Robert A. Williams, local realtors, to appraise the aforesaid property in order to ascertain
its current market value for further consideration of the Commission.
There be~1. ng no f~rther business the meeting adjourneO.
MAYOR
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