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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. on October 14, 1968.
Pre sent:
Commissioner W. Vincent Roberts, Mayor
" Earl Higginbotham
" Lee P. Moore
" M.L. Raborn, Jr.
" A.L. Wilson
City Attorney W. C. Hutchison, Jr.
City Manager W. E. KBowles
City Clerk H. L. Whelchel
Police Chief Ben E. Butler
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
The Chairman announced that the first item of business was a Public Hearing to
consider the condemnation of forty-one structures in accordance with notice authorized at the
meeting of September 25, 1968, to property owners as follows:
Report No.168-255 llO Jessamine Avenue, NE~.of Block 3, Tier 19, less
State Road 46 R/W, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-254
1200~ West 15th Street, N 100' of Lot 2, Block A,
less beg 82' S of NW cot of Lot 2, Block A, run
E 45' S 18' W 45' N to beg, Subdivision of South
Sanford
Report No. 68-255
Report No. 68-256
1011 Railroad Avenue, All less R/W of Lot 10, Block 12,
Tier ll, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
lO15 Railroad Avenue, All less R/W of Lot 10, Block 12,
Tier ll, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-257 810 West llth Street, All'less R/W of Lot 10, Block 12,
Tier ll, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-258 808 West llth Street, All less R/W of Lot 10, Block 12,
Tier ll, E. R. Trafford"s Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-259 lll2 West l~th Street, East 58.75' of Lot 65, Block K,
A. D. Chappell's Subdivision
Report No. 68-260 1500 Lake Avenue, E~ of S~ of Lot 5,
W. F. Leavitts Subdivision
Report No. 68-261 1207 West Ninth Street, Lot 9, Block ll, Tier 15,
W. M. Clark's Subdivision
Report No. 68-262 511 East llth Street, Lot l, Block 15, Tier B, less
E 56' E. Ro Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-265 509 East llth Street, Lot l, Block 15, Tier B, less
E 56' E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-26~ ll04~ Orange Avenue,. Lots i and 2, Block 15, Tier E,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-265
Report No. 68-266
ll02~ Orange Avenue, Lots i and 2, Block 15, Tier E,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
708 orange Avenue, S 5~' of Lot 5, Block 9, Tier E,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-267
706 Orange Avenue, Beg 6.5' S of NE cot Lot 5, Block 9,
Tier E, runs 25.5' W ll7' N 25.5' E ll7' to beg,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-268
817 East Seventh Street, Beg at NE cor of Lot l, Block 9,
Tier E, run W 54' S 76.5' W 65' S 30.2' E ll7' N 106.5'
to beg, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-269
704 Orange Avenue, Beg at NE cot of Lot l, Block 9,
Tier E, run W 5~' S 76.5' W 65' S 50.2' E ll7' N 106.5'
to beg, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-270 425 East Third Street, Lot 4, Block
Chapman and Tucker Addition
Report No. 68-271
512 East Fifth Street, Lot 5, Block 6, Tier B,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-272
812~ Cypress Avenue, Lot 5, Block 10, Tier A,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
n~ ~_ xR_9~a ~ av~waa~ Avamm. g~ of Lot 2. Block lO. Tier A.
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Report No. 68-275
Report No. 168'275
Report No. 68-276
ll5 South Elm Avenue, Lot 9 and N 30' of ~Lot lC,
Block 3, Tier 6, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
~B rear of 1512 West 13th Street, Lot 53, Florida
Land and Colonization Company -
North Myrtle Avenue, All less RR R/W of Lots l, 2 and
3, and less all West of RR track 16, Block 2, Tier 6,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-277
Report No. 68-278
719 Oak Avenue, Lots 6 and 7, Block 9, Tier
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
1200 Block of west Sixth Street, S~ of Block 7, Tier 15,
E. R. Trafford's Nap of Sanford
Report No. 68-279 1002 West 12th Street, Lot 12, A. D. Stendifords
Addition
Report No. 68-280 716 West 12th Street, Lot lC, Block 13, Tier lC,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-281 lO18 South Maple Avenue, Lot 3 and part of Lot 5, Block 12,
Tier 10, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-282 1016 South Maple Avenue, Lot 3, Block 12, Tier lC,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-283
810 West 15th Street, W lOl.03' of Lot 6 and 7, Block
Tier ll, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford;
and Lot 2, A. V. French Subdivision;
and W lO1.3' of E 959' of N~lSO' of N~ of section 36-19-30
Report No. 68-285 1025 West 12th Street, Lot 10, A. D. Stendiford's
Addition
Report No, 68-285
908 West llth Street, Beg 50' W of SE cot of.Lot l,
Robinsin's Survey, run N 72.09', W 50', N 15', W 231.35~,
S 15' E 16~'
Report No. 68-286 1512~ West 15th Street, Lot 16, Boykin Place
Report No. 68-287 806 East 9th Street, Lot 10, Block lC, Tier E,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-288 805 East 9th Street, Lot lC, Block lC, Tier E,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-289 720 East 9th Street, Lot 5, Block lC, Tier D,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-290 ~18. East 9th Street, Lot 5, Block lC, Tier D,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68r291 610 East Fifth Street, Lot 5, Block 6, Tier C,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No. 68-292 919 Orange Avenue, Lot 9, Block ll, Tier F,
E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford
Report No.~68-295
309 Sanford Avenue, Part of Lot 5, Block 5,
Chapman and Tucker Addition
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from any property· owner or
representative thereof.
After reviewing each individual report and Picture and a discussion with those
property owners or representatives present, action was taken as follows:
1. Report No. 68-255: No representation.
Moved by Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried,
that the property be condemned and the ~owner given notice of ninety days to repair or
demolish the structure.
2. Report No. 68-255: Represented by Frank Battle.
Moved by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried, that the
property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or demolish the
structure.
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5. Report No. 68-255, 68-256, 68-57, 68-258: Represented by Mary W. Smith.
Moved by Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried,
that the property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or
demolish the structures.
4. Report No. 68-259: Represented by Estelle Davis.
Moved by Commissioner Raborn, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried,
that the property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or
demolish the structure.
5. Report No. 68-260: Property owner deceased and representation was by
Bertis Herring.
Moved by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried,
that the property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or
demolish the structure.
6. Report No. 68-261: No representation.
Moved by Commissioner Raborn, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried,
that the property be condemued and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or
demolish the structure.
7. Report No. 68-262 and 68-265: Repres~mted by Ella Smith.
Moved by Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Moore and .carried,
that the property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or
demolish the structurem.
8. Report No~ 68-26~ and 68-265: Represented by William Harris.
Moved by Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried,
that the property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or
demolish the structures.
9. Report No. 68-266: No representation.
Moved by Commissioner Higginbo~ham, seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried,
that the property be condeamed and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or
demolish the structure.
10. Report No. 68-267: No representation.
Moved by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried, that the
property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or demolish the
structure.
ll. Report No. 68-268 and 68-269: No representation.
Moved by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried, that the
property be condemued and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or demolish the
structures.
12. Report No. 68-270: No representation. Building Official stated that the
owner has discussed the matter with him on the telephone.
Moved by Commissioner Moore, secOnded by Commissioner Wilson and carried, that the
property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or demolish the
structure.
15. Report No. 68-271: No representation.
Moved by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried, that the
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property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or demolish the
struoture.
15. Report No. 68-272: Represented by Paul Dixon.
Moved by Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried,
that the property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or
demolish the structure.
15. Report No. 68-273: No representation.
Moved by Commissioner Raborn, seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried, that
the property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or demolish~.
the structure.
16. Report No. 68-275: Represented by Robert Sheafer, heir.
Moved by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried, that
the property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or demolish
the structure.
17. Report No. 68-275: No representation.
Moved by Commissioner Raborn, seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried, that the
property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or demolish the
structure. :
18. Report No. 68-276: No representation.
Moved by Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried,
that the property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or
demolish the stnucture.
19. Report No. 68-277: No representation.
Moved by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried, that the
property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or demolish the
structure.
20. Report No. 68-278: No representation.
Moved by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried, that the
property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or demolish the
structure.
21. Report No. 68-279: No representation. Owner requested through a telephone
call that the structure be removed from the proposed list.
Moved by Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried,
that the property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or
demolish the structure.
22. Report No. 68-280: Represented by Sam B. Humphries.
Moved by Commissioner Moore, seconded by CommisSioner Raborn and carried,~ that the
property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or demolish the
structure.
23. Report No. 68-281 and 68-282: No representation. Owner had talked with the
Building Official regarding the .matter.
Moved by Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried,
that the property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or
demolish the structures.
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24. Report No. 68-283: No representation.
Moved by Commissioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried,
that the property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or
demolish the structure.
25. Report No. 68-284: No representation.
Moved by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried, that the
property be condemned and the owner givennotice of ninety days to repair or demolish the
structure.
26. Report No. 68-285: No representation. Owner had discussed the condition of
the property with the City Manager.
Moved by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried, that the
be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or demolish the
structure. ~f
27. Report No. 68-286: M. C. Brooks, deceased. Represented by Eva Williams.
Moved by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried, that the
proper~Y be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days torepair or demolish the
structure.
28~ Report No. 68-287 and 68-288: Attorney Mack N. Cleveland, Jr. unable to be
present due to illness.
Moved by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried, that the
property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or demolish the
structure.
29. Report No. 68-289 and 68-290: Representedby Preston Williamson.
Moved by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried,~that the
be condemned and the owner?given notice of ninety days torepair or demolish the
structures.
30. Report No. 68-291: No representation.
Moved by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried, that the
prQperty be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or demolish the
structure.
31. Report No. 68-292: Represented by A. K. Shoemaker.
Moved by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried, that the
property:be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to repair or demolish the
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32. Report No. 68-293: No representation.
Moved by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner. Moore and carried, that the
property be condemned and the owner given notice of ninety days to.repair or demolish the
structure.
Pursuant to the aforementioned Commission action, Ordinance No. 768 sets forth that
upon a determination by the City Commission that structures:are found to be in a dilapidated,
unsanitary or unsafe condition after a public hearing is held with evidence presented to de-
termine same, such facts shall be certified in writing to the respective Property owner in-
cluding specifications as to the. deficiencies justifying such condemnation and specifying the
given time for the building or structure to be demolished and removed or placed in a state of
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sound repair pursuant to and in conformance .with Codes in force in the City of Sanford. In
event of failure on the part of the property owner, within said time period, to effect such
demolition and removal or repair, said building or structure will be demolished and removed
by the City and the cost of same assessed as a lien against the land.
Consideration was next given to a request of JotmThompson, representative of the
Sanford Herald, for the placement of an advertisement for the City of Sanford in the local
newspaper oftthe Annual Progress Mail-A-Way edition.
After discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that the City of Sanford and
Sanford Industrial Commission purchase aoombined full page color advertisement in said
edition at a cost of $302.00. Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried over the dis-
senting vote of Commissioner Roberts.
Consideration was next given to a letter of request from Mumicipal Judge Roger L.
Berry, and on motion of CommissionerHigginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Moore and
carried, authorization was given to,reopen the case and set aside the bond estreature on the
case of James S. Williamson, Docket Case No. 8~138, charged with Careless and Negligent
Driving, bond in the amount of $110,O0.
Consideration was next given to a request of A. K. (Kay) Shoemaker, Jr., Shoemaker
Construction Company, for the purchase of Lot 3 with a one year option to purchase Lot g of
the Lake Monroe Industrial Park, Amended Replat, recorded in Plat Book l~, Page 29, of the
Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, and located in the general area of Seminole
Boulevard and French Avenue. Mr. Shoemaker related the need to relocate his operation in
order to combine and maintain warehousing in one locale.
After discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to authorize the sale to A. K.
Shoemaker, Jr., city-owned Lot 3 within the Lake Monroe Industrial Park Amended Replat at
a purchase price of $7,500.00, and an option for one year on Lot ~ at the same price as
quoted on Lot 3. Seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried over the dissenting vote of
Commissioner Raborn, who felt the sale would not create the job opportunities that the City
originally sought when the land was reclaimed for an industrial park.
Referring to the aforementioned transaction, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to
authorize that utilities of water and sewer, street~, and cUrbs be extended to Lot 3 and 4,
Lake Monroe Industrial ParkA mended Replat. Seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried.
A discussion was next held to consider the State Legislature needs of the City
during the 1969 term. The City Manager informed the Commission that the Sanford Citizens
Advisory Committee, working for a federal funding Code Enforcement Program, recommended that
the City obtain the reactions of State legislative candidates as to ,urban renewal" legisla-
tion for the City of Sanford. Commissioner Raborn moved that the existing proposed Urban
Renewal Bill as drawn by the City Attorney be submitted at this time to the appropriate
legislative delegation for review and comments. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried.
After consideration, Commissioner Moore moved that the City Attorney prepare the
appropriate documents on "Urban Renewal" and for an "Industrial Improvement District" for
an airport to be submitted in the 1969 term of state Legislature for their consideration,
Seconded by Commissioner Raborn and carried.
A discussion was next held on a request f~om the U. S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development for the City of'Sanford to include as a part of their Workable Program a
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federal rent supplement housing program with the project to be named "Palm Villa" and located
on West Sixth Street between Pomegranite and MangoustineAvenues, formerly kBown as Seminole
Gardens. The City Manager stated that the private construction project is pr:esently in the
process of changing business hands andthere.fo~e the project is essentially the same except for
the name change. After consideration, Commissioner Moore moved that the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to execute the document approving the rent supplement housing project as being
acceptable and part of the City of Sanford Workable Program. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson
and carried.
Consideration was next given to a letter from the Federal Aviation Agency stating
that the agency is accepting Requests for. Aid under-the Federal-Aid Airport Program for the
Fiscal Year 1970. Commissioner Higginbotham moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the eligi-
bility application for the City of Sanford to participate in said Federal-Aid ~irport Program
for 1970. SecOnded by Commissioner Moore and carried,
Commissioner Higginbotham next introduced Ordinance No. 956, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
ANNEXING TO AND INCLUDLNG WITHIN ~rlE CORPORATE
AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, THE AREA
DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PR0~ISIONS OF CHAPTER 57-1815, LAWS OF FLORIDA,
ACTS OF 1957.
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Higginbotham then moved on the waiver of the requirement of the second
reading of Ordinance No. 956 and that same be placed on its final"passage and adoption,
seconded by Commissioner Moore.
Thereupon, the question recurred on the waiver of the second reading, the roll was
called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Roberts Yea
" Higginbotham "
" Moore "
" Raborn "
" Wilson "
Said Ordinance No. 956 was then placed on its final passage and adoption, the roll
was called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Roberts Yea
" Higginbotham "
" Moore "
" Raborn "
" Wilson "
Thereupon, the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida,.by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 956, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
ANNEXING TO AND INCLUDLNG WITHIN THE CORPORATE
AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, THE AREA
DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS 07 CHAPTER 57-1815, LAWS OF FLORIDA,
ACTS of 1957.
0dinance No. 955, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER ll, THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, 1955,
SECTION ll-12.1 THEREOF, SUCH SECTION IMPOSING A FEE FOR
THE COLLECTION OF REFUSE, AS DEFINED THEREIN, PRESCRIBING
THE AMOUNT OF SUCH FEE AND DEFINING USAGES UPON WHICH SAID
FEE IS BASED, AND PROVIDING FOR THE METHODS OF BILLING FOR
TIlE SAME, AND THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY SUCH FEE, SAID
AMENDMENT CHANGING THE FEE FOR RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AS.
PROVIDED IN SUBSCETIONS (a), (b)5.,' AND (d), AND CHANGING
THE FEE FOR BUSINESS OCCUPANCY AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTIONS
(e), (f) AND (g), AND PRESCRIBING COLLECTION FEES FOR SUCH
OCCUPANCY.
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placed on its first reading and read in full at regular meeting of September 25, 1968, was
next placed on its second reading.
After being read in full, Commissioner Higginbothammoved on its passage and
adoption. Seconded bY Commissioner Moore and carried over the dissenting votes of Commis-
sioner Raborn and Commissioner Wilson.
The Chairman then annoucned that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, had passed and adopted Ordinance No. 955, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER ll, THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
SANFORD, FLORIDA, 1955, SECTION ll-12.1 THEREOF,
SUCH' SECTION IMPOSING A FEE FOR THE COLLECTION
OF REFUSE, AS DEFINED THEREIN, PRESCRIBING THE
AMOUNT OF SUCH FEE AND DEFINING 'USAGES UPON
WHICH SAID FEE IS BASED, AND PROVIDING FOR THE
METHODS OF BILLING FOR THE SAME, AND THE
PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY SUCH FEE, SAID
AMENDMENT CHANGING T_ME FEE FOR RESIDENTIAL
OCCUPANCY AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTIONS (a), (b)3.,
AND (d), Am) CHANGING FEE FOR BUSINESS
OCCUPANCY AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTIONS (e), (f)
AND (g), AND PRESCRIBING COLLECTION FEES' FOR
SUCH OCCUPANCY.
On motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried,
current vouchers and payrolls were next approved as evidamced by General Fund Florida State
Bank Vouchers Nos. 12395 through 12629; General Fund Sanford Atlantic National Bank Vouchers
Nos. 221 through 288; Water and Sewer Revenue Fund Florida State Bank Vouchers Nos. 263
through 292.
On motion of Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried,
minutes of September 9, September 16, and September 23, 1968, were approved.
After consideration, CommissionerHigginbotham moved that Clifford W. McKibbin, Jr.,
Scott W. Burns, and Lee P. Moore be appointed to the Sanford Industrial Commission and.that
the City Attorney be authorized to prepare, an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 902 increasing
the number on said Board from seven members to eight memberS. Seconded by Commissioner
Wilson and carried.
Consideration next given to the feasibility of extending sanitary sewers to the
new industrial park area on Grapeville Avenue and Jewett Lane, and on motion of Commissioner
Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried, the City Manager was authorized
to obtain the professional services of an engineering firm to furnish the City with an
engineering study, including a sewerextension study, on the said Industrial Park area.
After consideration, Commissioner Moore moved to approve a time extension of ninety
days to the date of January 15, 1969, on Condemnation Report No. 68-212, Group 13, 917 Willow
Avenue, Stephen Simms, to allow said property owner to either.repair or demolish the con-
demned structure. Seconded by Commissioner Higginbotham and carried.
The City Attorney brought to attention that political candidates were opposing
the requirements or stipUlations set forth in the present sign ordinance specifying that
political signs may be erected only on private property, in certain zoning districts, and
only after obtaining a City permit.
After discussion, Commissioner Higginbothammoved to authorize the City Attorney
to amend the existing Sign Ordinance to allow, upon obtaining a City permit and property
owners permission, political signs on private property for a period of sixty days prior to
the election. The amendment to include the signs be removed before thirty days after the
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election, and if not, a penalty to be imposed upon the responsible parties. Seconded by
Commissioner Raborn and carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk
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