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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in adjourned regular session
at the City Hallin the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 ~i!.clock P. M. June 3, 1957.
Present: Commissioner David M. Gatchel, Mayor
" Earl Higgi nbotham
F.D. Scott
# Merle W. Warner
" A.L. Wilson
City Attorney W. C. Hutchison, Jr.,
City Clerk H. N. Bayer
City Manager W. E. iKnowles
Deputy Clerk H. N. Tamm Jr.,
Chief of PoliCe R. G. Williams
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
Architect John Burton appeared and submitted preliminar~ plans on the Civic Center for
approval of the Commission.
After study and discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved the approval of the plans
as' submitted,' to include air conditioning, and that Architect Burton be authorized to complete
the final plans and specifications, Subject to approval of the City Manager, so as to advertise
for construction bids on June 15. Seconded by Commissiore r Scott and carried.
Architect Burton next submitted p~eliminary plans on the colored swimming pool for
approval of the Commission.
After study and consideration, Commissioner Hlgginbotham moved the apProVal of the plans.
as submitted, and that Architect Burton be authorized to complete the final plans and specifi-
cations, subject to approval of the City Manager, so as to advertise for construction bids
along with the Civic center. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
Commissioner Higginbotham next introduced Resolution No. 896, and after being read in
full, moved its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Warner and carried by the
following vote of the Commissi~n:
Commissioner Gatchel Yea
" Higginbotham Yea
" Scott Yea
" Warner Yea
# Wilson Yea
Said Resolution No. 896 being as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
CO}e~ENDING CAPTAIN ROBERT W. JACKSON FOR HIS EFFORTS IN PROMOTING
RELATIONB BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AND THE BANFORD NAVAL
AIR STATION, EXPRESSING APPRECIATION THEREFOR, FURTHER EXPRESSING DEEP
REGRET AT THE NECESSITY OF THE TRANSFER OF CAPTAIN ROBERT W. JACKSON
AS COMMANDING OFFICER OF SANFORD NAVAL AIR STATION.'
WHEREAS, Captain Robert W. Jackson is completing his tour of duty as Commander of Sanford
Naval Air Station located at Sanford, Florida, having received his orders for transfer, and
WHEREAS, Captain Robert W. Jackscn has, in the opinion of the City Commission, contributed
through his diligent and untiring efforts, more than any ot~r personttowa~dt~hei~lgShdegree
of cooperation and good relations between Sanford Naval Air Station and the people of the City
of Sanford, Florida, and
WHEREAS, Captain Robert W. Jackson has constantly offered his help and co-operation
gerber with that of the Station in all projects pertaining to the Station and city welfare
to the exten~ that successful relations and co-operation are at the present time on the highest
plane since said S~ation has been in operation,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida,
that Captain Robert W. Jackson be and he is hereby commended on behalf of the City Commission
and the people of the City of Sanford, Florida for his outstanding efforts as an individual
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regret that his transfer is necessary.
BE.IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Captain Robert W. Jackson receive, as a token of said
appreciation, a key to the City.of Sanford, to signify the feelings of said City and its wish
for his speedy return.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, a-copy thereof be sent to the Secretary of Navy,
and the Chief of Naval Operations, ~with the'request that it be made a permanent part of the
record of Captain Robert W. Jackson, and that copies thereof be delivered to Captain Robert
W. Jackson and the local press.
BE IT FURTP~R RESOLVED That this Resolution become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED This 3rd day ~of June, A. D. 1957.
s/ David M. Gatchel
Merle W. Warner
(S E A L) F.D. Scott
Earl Higgirh otham
Attest:, ~s/ H. N. Bayer A.L. Wl~aO~~
City Clerk As the City Commission of the
City of Sanford, Fl~ida.
Commissioner Warner next'introduced Resolution No. 897, and after being read in full,
moved its passage and adopt ion. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried by the following
vote of the Commission:
Commissi oner Gatchel Yea
" Hi ggl nbc t b~m Yea
" Scott Yea
" Warner Ye a
" Wilson Yea
Said Resolution No. 897' being as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CIT~ OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION
NUMBER 680, IN SO FAR AS TP~E SAME RELATES TO LOTS D AND E, LAKEVIEW
PARK, ACCORDING TO PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE $1, SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBE~C
RECORDS, PRESENTLY DEDICATED AS A SITE FOR PUBLIC COMFORT STATION
FOR WHITE PEOPLE, AND VACATING THE DEDICATION OF SUCH PROPERTY AS
MADE BY SAID RESOLUTION, AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO REVOKE THEIR DEDICATION OF SUCH PROPERTY,
AND TO OFFER SAID PROPERTY FOR BALE
WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 680, the City Commissioners of the City of Sanford, Florida,
requested the County Commiseloners of Seminole County, Florida to dedicate the property
hereinafter described for use as a public comfort station for white people, and by said
Resolution the City Commission concurred in the dedication of said property for said purpose,
and
WHEREAS, The said County Commissioners of Seminole County, Florida, by Resolution,
set forth in the minutes of said County Commission, did dedicate the said property forsaid
purpose, and
WHEREAS, It appears that no expenditures for public improvements have been made p~.suan
to such dedicaticm and that no acceptance of said dedication has been made by public use,
and that it is for the best interests of the public that the purpose for which said dedi-
cation was made be abandoned and the dedication vacated, and that such property be offered
for sale, and said Board of County Commissioners have indicated a desire to offer said
property for sale, and it is appropriate that the aforesaid dedication be r evoked ~rtc~e,
any sale of said property by the Board of County Commissioners,
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that Resolution No. 680 bt and the same is hereby rescinded in so far as the same applies to
the following described property situate, lying and being in the City of Sanford, Florida,
and the County of Seminole, Florida, to-wit:
Lots D and E, Lakeview Park, according to
lat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, page
l, Public Records of Seminole County,Florida.
ahd that the dedication of said property for the use as a public comfort station for white
people as provided in said ResolUtion be and the same is hereby revoked, vacated and rescinded
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of County Commissioners of seminole County, Florid~
be and they are hereby requested to vacate and revoke their dedication of the above-d~scribed
property, afo~,esaid, as appears by Resolution adopted by said Board of County Commissioners,
and that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida does hereby concur in and~gree to
the vacating and revoking of such dedicatic~ by the County Commissioners, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That said County Commission is hereby requested, a~ter vacating
bY it of the aforesaid dedication, to offer said property for sale, at a price not l~ss than
Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00), which said sum the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, hereby declares to be reasonable and does concur in as~:~a minimum sales pric~, said
concurrence being conditioned upon distribution of the proceeds of said sale according to law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That a certified copy of this Resolution be filed with the Clerk
of the County Commissioners of Seminole County, Florida, and the same spread upon the minutes
of the City Csmmission of Sanford, Florida.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That this Resolution become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED This 3rd day of June, A. D. 1957.
s/ David M. Gatchel, Mayor
Merle W. Warm r
F. D. Scott
(S gAL)
Earl Higginbo t ham
Attest:
s/ H. N, Sayer A.L.. Wilson
City Clerk As the City C'ommi~s'Slon of the
City of Sanford, Florida.
On motion of Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Higglnbotham and carried, the
Commission next authorized a Quit-Claim deed from City to Harry Lee and wife on Lot 3 Block
]2, Lake Front Addition to Mayfair, for the purpose of clearing title, which was vested in
the City aS one time thru foreclosure of tax lienS.
On motion of Commissioner Higglnbotham, seconded by Commissioner Scott and carried, ~he
Commission next authorized a Quit-Claim deed to George H. Garrison, Inc., on a p~tlon of the
SE,i of SectiOn 35, Township 19 South, Range 30East, lying east of the: old A. C. L. Railway
right-of-way, for ~he pw pose of releasing an old easement for a water pipe line which has
been abandoned by the City.
The following revised engim sting proposal next submitted from Gee a nd Jenson, Consultin
Engineers, for preparing a feasibility report on the proposed doc~ and terminal project at
fee of $1,300.00, which includes the scope of services desired by ~he City:
fi. cope of Services to be Performed
1. Conduct an investigation of the estimated tonnage of various com-
modities expected to pass through the facility if constructed at
this time. Also included wilt be an estimate of tonnage of various
commodities expected to use this facility in the event the Cross-
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These surveys will be conducted by personal contact and through mail service,
requesting each potential user to file with us a letter of anticipated use
of the facility.
Various carriers will be contacted requesting information concerning their
carrier permits, and requesting that they also file with us letters of intent
concernlu g the pc~ siblity of securing a permit to operate through the proposed
facility. In this manner we will determine the number of active carriers who now ~ ':
have or who wculd in the future obtain permits to serve the Sanford facility.
2. Determine t he most desirable location of the proposed facility; whether
on the presently proposed site or some alternate site. A discussion will be
included concerning the realigning of highway #17-92 around the presently
proposed area.
3. Make a preliminary incestigation of the most desirable site including
probings in the dock area and auger borings in the warehouse area to determine
the soil conditions.
4. Determine the most desirable and economical type of pavement to use in
various areas of the facility; make a preliminary drainage plan and prepare
a layout plan for the most desirable type of terminal facility together ~ th
an estimate of costs and an estimate of earnings of the warehouse space and
docks.
5. Discuss proposed methods of financing the core truction and operation of this
project aM. recommend whether the city, a separate district or some other
agency should undertake this project.
6. Recommend what part this facility should be undertaken at this time if proven
economically feasible.
Time ~ C,ompletlon
Work will be started 'Within ten days after acceptance of this proposal by the
City of Sar~rd and will be completed Within one hundred five (105) days after
receipt of a signed copy of this proposal indicating acceptance thereof by
the City.
F~ to be Paid
The engineers will be paid a fee of $1,300.00 which shall be payment in full
for all services listed in the Scope of Work together with presentation to
the City Commission of ten copies cf this report. Fees for subsequent phases of the
project %dll be negotiated at the .time %he City im truers the engineers to pro-
ceed with additional engineering work following approval of the preliminary
report.
We are ~ully qualified and recognized, as consulting engineers for such pro-
Jects and mpp~eclate this opportunitY to submit this proposal to the City of
Banford. If this proposal i,$ accepted and signed, it will constitute a formal
agreement and the engireers will accept this as an order to begin a t once to
prepare the said report.
In Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have affixed their hand and sealsat
Sanford, Florida this day of 1957.
GEE & JENSON
Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Corporate Seal
By: T. B. Jenson, Vice Pres.
CITY OF SANFORD
Corporate Seal
BY:
The City Attorney then rendered a legal opinion on the foregoing proposal, advising
that if it is accepted by the City, that certain amenments and deletions should be made so
as to clarify the agreement as to binding the City t~ engage them as the construction en-
gineers, if and when the project is constructed.
Mayor Gatchel stated, that after listening to all the engineers who submitted proposals
for making the feasibility report, and each having minimized the need for docks for w~ter
transportation, based on their estimates that only a small percentage of the total tonnage
will be waterborne freight, that he was not as enthusiastic over the docks and terminal
project at this time and would like an opportunity to visit and investigate other similar
facilities already in operation before engaging any firm of engineers to prepare the
feasibility report for the City. He further stated that all the engimers felt that the
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prise. Mayor Gatchel also pointed out t.he City's unfavorable financial condition as to
ability for constructing and operating the project.
Commissioner Scott stated he needed professional advice before he could reach a decision
on the matter, and that he was in favor .of ,engaging Gee & Jenson at fee cf $1,300.00 to pre-
pare a feasibility report on constructing and operating the docks and terminals in order to
determine whether or nct'~,;the City should undertake the project.
Commissioner Wilson also spoke in-favor of employing Gee & Jenson to prepare the
feasibility report, and stated that he did not feel that the City could afford to let an
expenditure of $1,300.00 stand in the way of finding out whether or not it would be feasible
,to construct the docks and terminal.
Commissioner Warner stated that he waaalso not as enthusiastic over the project after
conferring with all the engineers, but was wil~ing for the City to.spend the $1,300.00 to find
out if ~t is feasible.
After discussion Commissioner Wilson moved that the City accept the Engineering Proposal
of Gee & Jenson, Consulting Engineers, subject to the changes and amendments recommended by
the City Attorney, to prepare the feasibility report on the proposed docks and terminal a~
fee of $1,300.00, Seconded by Commissioner Scott and carried.
On motion of Commissioner Warner, seconded by Com~issiomr Higginbotham and carried,
the Commission next authorized installation of the following street lights, as recommended
by the City Manager:
Sanford Avenue and 2$th Place.
Banford Avenue and between 24th Place and Grandview Ave.
25th Street and Pti nceton Avenue
25th Street and Yale Avenue
25th Street and North on Willow Avenue with 5 lights.
25th Street and north, on Bay Avenue with 3 lights,
In fron~ of 2520 Mellonville Avenue.
Intersection of Arcadia and Cordova
Intersection of Concourse and Margaret
At approximately 2209 Cordova Drive
Across the street from 2204 Conce~urse Drive
Int, ersection of circle on Amelia Avenue, south of 20th Street.
Total of 18 lights.
There being .no further business the meeting adjourned.
Attest:
gm
MAYOR