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.... Cit~ Commission, Sanford, Florida, November 26 at 8 P M 1962
The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular session at' the City
Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M., November 26, 1962.
Present: Commissioner J. H. Crapps, Mayor '
" Joe B Baker
" Earl Higginbotham
,', Thomas S. McDonald
,, A.L. Wilson
City Attorney Wm. C. Hutchison, Jr.
City Manager W. E. Knowles
City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr.
Deputy Clerk Rosa M. Rotundo
Police Chief R. G. Williams
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
Consideration given to letter of November 20, 1962, from R. C. Covington, Director of
the Florida Development Commission setting forth the findings of the Department of Health,
Education and Welfare of the U. S. Government that the old U. S Post Office Building had been
declared Surplus Property and was available at public benefit discount for library purposes to
the City, and further stipulating that if the City desired same, that application muSt be
submitted by November 28, 1962.
Francis Roumillat, member of the Merchant,s Association's Post Office Committee, and
John Krider and Bob Crumley, appeared to support the Commission's desire to have said property
returned to a commercial use, but in view of the ramifications of contacting all of the Health,
Education and Welfare Departments of County, State and Federal Agencies to solicit their support
for such commercial use, it was recommended that the Commission formally file for use of said
property by the City.
After further discussion Commissioner Higginbotham introduced Resolution No. 967, and.
after being read in full, moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner McDonald
and carried unanimously. Said resolution No. 967, being in words and figures as.follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SA~ORD,
FLORIDA, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
EDUCATION AND WELFARE FOR THE OLD UNITED STATES POST OFFICE
BUILDING LOCATED AT SA~0RD, FLORIDA (GENERAL o~RVIC~
ADMINISTRATION CONTROL NUMBER G~FLA~583), FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
PURPOSES.
W~HEREAS, certain real property owned by the United States, located in the County of
Seminole, State of Florida, has been declared surplus and is subject to assignment for
disposal for educational or public health purposes by the Secretary of Health, Education
and Welfare, under the provisions of Section 203(K)(1) of the Federal Property and
Administrative Services Act of 19~9 (63 Stat. 377), as amended, and rules and regulations
promulgated pursuant thereto, more particularly described as follows:
United States Post Office Building, Sanford, Florida
GSA Control Number G-Fla-583
WH~R~ASW ~ , City of Sanford, Florida needs and. can utilize
said property for Public Library purposes in accordance with the requirements of said Act
~i and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder;
[ NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
ii Florida shall make application to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for and
!! secure the transfer to it of the above-mentioned property for said use upon and subject to
su( excep ions, reserva , , , ag , , a
as the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, or his authorized representative, may
require in connection withthe disposal of said property under said Act a~.d the rules and
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regulations issued pursuant thereto; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida
has legal authority, is willing and is in a position to assume immediate care.and
maintenance of the property, and that J. H. Crapps, Thomas S. McDonald, Earl Higginbotham,
A. L. Wilson and J. B. Baker, as the City Commission of the City of Sanfor~, Florida, be
and they are hereby authorized for and on bdhalf of the City of Sanford, Florida, to do and
perform any and all acts and things which may be necessary to carry out the foregoing
resolution, including the preparing, making, and filing of plans, applications, reports, and
other documents, the execution, acceptance, delivery, and recordation of agreements, deeds, and
other instruments pertaining to the transfer of said property, and the payment of any and all
sums necessary on account of the purchase price thereof or on account of fees or costs
incUrred in connection with the transfer of said property for surveys, title searches,
appraisals, recordation of instruments, or escrow.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of November, A. D. 1962.
.S/ J- H. Crapps~ Mayor
(S E A L) S/ Thomas S. McDonald
Attest: s/ Earl Higginbotham
s/ H. N. Tamm~ Jr. s/ A. L. Wilson
City Clerk
s/ Joe B. Baker
As the City Commission of the
City of Sanford, Florida
The City Manager nex~ submitted the following tabulation of bids which were opened
publicly at 2 P. M. November 21, 1962 for furnishing equipment in accordance with
specifications in the invitation for bids[:published in the Sanford Herald on November 2, 1962.
NAME _~TWO TWO
:iPOLICE 1/2 TON
C~S PICKUPS
Stricklan~ Morrison, Inc.
Sanford, Ford
Hunt.~Lincoln-Mercury
Sanford, Mercury ~,890.00 --
Holler Motor Sales Co.
Sanford, Chevrolet
Superior GMC
Orlando, GMC ....
Sanford Motor Company, Inc.
Sanford, Studebaker --
ONE
5/4 T0~ ~AVZ
PICKUP
$~,367.00 $2,991.40 $1,765.00
TWO
LONG WHEEL BASE
DUM0~ TRUCKS
555 · O0
4,977.48 3,659.~-0 1,96~-.75
6,903.20
1,850.00
6,850.00
3,100-00 1,850.00
Late Bid
Seminole' County Motors
Sanford, Dodge
4,755.62
Two Resuscitators
Florida Oxygen Service
Orlando,
Nationl Cylinder Gas
Jacksonville,
Atlantic Medical Supply, Inc.
South Daytona,
Motor Scooter
Robson Sporting Goods
Sanford,
FIVE~F00T ROTARY MOWER
6,725.61
Net Bid
$640.00
722.60
726.90
$1,022.50
ALTERNATE
Hutchison Tractor Equipment Co.
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5 foot flail type
6 foot flail type
7 foot flail type
International Harvester Company
Orlando, NO Specs
6 foot Hammer knife mower ty~e
Eagle Tractor Company
Winter Park,
305 R heavy duty
Economy #6 cutter
(Safety clutch--S25.00 extra)
$462.00
482.00
502.00
$387.62
467,50
595.00
470.00
325.00
After discussion and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner
Baker and carried, the low bid of Strickland Morrison, Inc. for furnishing two police cars in
the amount of $#,367.00, was approved.
After discussion and on motion of Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner
Baker and carried, the low bid of Strickland Morrison, Inc. for furnishing two one-half ton
pickups in the amount of $2,991.40, was approved.
After discussion and on motiom of Commissioner McDonald, seconded by Commissioner
Baker and carried, the bid of Superior GMC for furnishing one three-quarter ton pickup in
the amount of $1,850.00, was approved.
W. A. Morrison, owner of Strickland Morrison Ford Agency, appeared to object to the
specifications for bids on the two long wheel base dump trucks, stating that the Ford product
was excluded because of the requirement of a 300 cubic inch displacement engine,
After considerable discussion, Commissioner Baker moved to reject all bids for the
aforesaid dump trucks and to authorize advertisement~.~ for rebids on a minimum engine piston
displacement of 285 cubic inches. Seconded by Commissioner McDonald and carried.
After discussion and on motion of Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Wilson
and carried, the low bid of Florida Oxygen Service for furnishing two resuscitators in the
amount of $6~0.00, was approved.
After discussion an~ on motion of Commissioner Higginboth~m, seconded by Commissioner
Baker and carried, the low bid of Robson Sporting~Goods for furnishing one motor scooter in
the amount of $1,022.50 was approved.
After discussion and on motion of Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner McDonald
and carried, the bid of Hood Tractor Company for furnishing a six foot flail type rotary
mower in the amount of $482.00 was approved.
Commissioner Baker next introduced Ordinance No. 792~ entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, ~ENDING CHAPTER 5, THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, 1954, AS AMENDED, SECTION 5-21
THEREOF, VICIOUS OR FEROCIOUS DOGS.
and same was.placed on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Wilson then moved the waiver of the requirement of the second reading of
Ordinance No. 792, and that same be placed on its final passage and adoption. Seconded by
Commissioner McDonald.
Thereupon the question recurred on the waiver of the requirement of the second reading,
the roll was called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Crapps Yea
" Baker Yea
" Higginbotham Yea
" McDonald Yea
" Wilson Yea
Said Ordinance No. 792 was then placed on its final passage and adOption, the roll
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Commissioner Crapps Yea
" Baker Yea
" Higginbotham Yea
" McDonald Yea
" Wilson Yea
Thereupon the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 792, entitled:
ANiORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMenDED CHAPTER 5, THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, 1954, AS AMENDED, SECTION 5-21
THEREOF, VICIOUS OR FEROCIOUS DOGS.
On motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried,
salary reclassifications were authorized as follows:
J. T. Bennett from 21-C ($4,500.O0/year) to 21-D ($4,618.00/year)
H. D. Faint, Jr. from 21-C ($4,500.O0/year) to 21-D ($~,618.00/year).
On motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried, the
City Attorney was authorized to prepare a Resolution of appreciation to the Atlantic Coast'
Line Railroad Company for the deed to the 8" water line from Thirteenth Street to Lake
Jennie.
Consideration next given Section 256 of the City Code pertaining to license for
Rummage Sales, and after discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to exempt local
churches for sales for a three-day period, and further stipulated that no food sales
would be permitted outside of buildings. Seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried.
Consideration next given to City Tax Certificates against vacated railroad right-of-
way between Thirteenth street and Geneva Avenue, which was purchased by the City on
October 8, 1962, from heirs of General Henry S. Sanford. Commissioner Baker moved to
cancel 1960 Certificate No. 103 assigned to the City and to redeem 1961 Certificate No.
84 purchased by ~the Atlantic Municipal Corp. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and
carried.
Consideration next given to Certificate of Condemnation No. 62-11, ~ated April 25,
1962, to Leola Brown, owner, 812 Pine, and NO. 62-22, dated July lC, 1962, to H. L. Duhart
Estate, owner, 909 Sanford Avenue, and No. 62-25, dated July 10, 1962, to H. L. & A. E.
Duham~ Estate, owner, 406 Locust Avenue, and on motion of Commissioner Baker, seconded
by Commissioner McDonald and carried, the Commission~authorized a 60 day extension of time,
for removal or repair of the condemned dwellings.
Petition next submitted to extend West Fourteenth Street to Southwest Road across a
ditch, and Commissioner Baker moved to authorize the City to install a culvert if the
property owners would furnish the materials. SecOnded by Commissioner McDonald and carried.
Request next submitted by City Employee E. W. Dinkins to borrow lO0.00 to pay a
hospital bill, and on motion of Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and
carried, same was approved with repayment to b~ made by a salary deduction of $15.00
per week.
Consideration next given to 1962 City Taxes on the following property donated to the
City by Chase and Company:
Lots 6, 8, 10, 12, & 14, Block A, Celery Avenue Addition,
Lots 6, 8, 9, ll, 12, 13, & 14, Block B, ~elery Avenue Addition,
Lots 9, lC, ll, 12, 13, & 14, Block C, Celery AVenue Addition,
Lots 7, 9, ll, & 13, Block D, Celeryi"~venue Addition.
After discussion, Commissioner Higginboth&m moved Zo authorize the City taxes on the
foregoing property to b~ cancelled. Seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried.
On motion of Commissioner McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried,
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next approved.
Consideration next given to the farming activities in the Academy Manor area, and after
discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that inasmuch as this was a non conforming use
that existed prior to zoning, therefore the use could continue. Seconded by Commissioner
Baker and carried.
Commissioner McDonald moved that the Commission reconsider and approve the petition
from Lee Mansfield, owner of Lot 10 Rose Court Reptat, to grow nursery stock at said location
however, refraining from any local sales. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham.
Commissi6ner Baker moved to table the above motion for further consideration at the next
regular meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried over the dissenting vote'o£
Commissioner McDonald.
The City Attorney next expressed the opinion that the accounts receivable of Ruben
Wallstedt in the amount of $703,35 and the City of Orlando in the amount of $429.52 were
uncollectable in so far as the items for which they were incurred~ and on motion of
C ' ' seconded by Commissioner McDonald and carried, same were authorized to be
ommlss~oner Baker~
written off as a bad debt.
Consideration next given to the balance of the accounts receivable of Allen-Orlando, Inc
in the amount of $900.00 for testing of the water for pollution by them, and on motion of
Commissioner HcDonald, seconded by Commissioner Baker and carried, the City Attorney was
authorized to proceed with the necessary steps to insure collection. .
Consideration next given to the balance of the accounts receivable of Ted Williams in
the amount of $2,160.21 for furnishin~ sewer outside the City limits, and on motion of
Commiddioner McDonal. d~ seconded by Commissioner Baker and carrie~, the City Attorney was ~.,
authorized to give H. N. Cleveland, Jr., attorney for Mr. Williams, a notice that ten days
after adjournmsnt of the special legislation, action would be taken to insure collection.
Upon recommendation of the Chief of ~olice, and on motion of Commissioner Baker, secondet[
by Commissioner Wilson and carried, installation of a street light at Eleventh Street and [
Jessamine Avenue, was authorized.
On motion of Commissioner McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Hi~Kinbotham and carried,
a donation of $100.00 to th~ Firemen's Benefit was authorized.
~n motion of Commissioner McDonald, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried,
a transfer of $1,820.00 from Water Department Contingent Surp!us Account No. 9850 to Water
Department Workmen's Compensation Account No. 9391, was authorized, same having been left
out of the current budget.
There being no further business,
Attest:
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the meeting adj~n?~.
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