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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular annual organi-
zation session at the. City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. on
January 7, 1969.
Present: 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. Knowles
City Clerk H. L. Whelchel
Police Chief.Ben E. Butler
Commissioner-Elect James H. Crapps
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
The first item of business was consideration given to establishing a value on City-
owned property at the location of ll08 Willow Avenue, legally described as Lot 3, Block 13,
Tier F, E. R. Trafford's Map of Sanford. The lot is approximately 6&. x ll7 feet in size and
has a residential structure which was gutted by fire and is of no value.
After consideration, Commissioner Higginbotham moved that authorization be granted
for the sale of the property under a sealed bid, ~nder the following conditions: the minimum
bid price of $500.00; recipient' of the property will be responsible for the demolition of the
burned':istructure and removal of all debris; clear title or deed will be given only when the
demolition and debris removal is completed. Seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried.
A discussion was next held regarding a meeting attended by Mayor Roberts, Commis-
sioner Moore, and Don Rathel, Director of Sanford Industrial Commission, with officials of
the Federal Aviation Agency and the General Services Administration in Washington, D. C. on
January 6, 1969, regarding the finalization of the City.of Sanford acquiring the former San-
ford Naval Air Station property under terms as outlined by the Chairman, as follows:
1. John Harlan, Co.mmissioner, Property:Management and Disposal Service,
General SerVices Administration, reconfirmed the position of General
Services Administration on the established value of $700,000.00 on
the 138 acres of the cantonment area and that the legal technicali-
ties as presented by the Congressional Act under which they operated
termed this acreage as "industrial" and there was no other alterna-
tive but to sell it either to the municipality at its appraised value
or on the open market on a bid basis.
2. There was no room for negotiations on the price and that if the City
so desired this acreage they could purchase it from General Services
Administration for that price.
Mr. Harlan did have the authority under the Congressional Act to give
the City a long term pay off and could authorize up to a period of
40 years at a fixed government rate of interest at 5.75%'
4. The City could be granted a moratorium of five years on the payment
o~ interest, principal, and down payment.
5. Also discussed was the legal technicality of an airport lawunder
Section 16 wherein the Federal Aviation Agency could declare this
acreage as a part of the airport and it could then be taken out of
the jurisdiction of General Services Administration with Federal
Aviation Agency then turning the entire property over to the City.
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HoweVer, this Section 16 law has never been utilized to establish
an airport but that it was being evaluated by.the legal counsel of
Federal Aviation Agency with no opinion rendered at this date.
Thereupon, the Commission should now .consider thecourse of action as follows:
1. Proceed to notify Federal.Aviation Agency that the City will ask
for the 1550 acres to be transferred to the City of Sanford for
$1.00 for the Operation as an airport, and
2. Make appropriate arrangements to General Services Administration
to purchase the 138 acres of the cantonment area at the price of
$700,000.00 u~der the five-year moratorium, and
3. Authorize the Industrial Commission to fill that particular
acres with industries.
After discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved to authorize that the City proceed
a program to acquire through Federal Aviation Agency the 1550 acres for $1.00 for an air-
port operation. Seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried unanimously.
After discussion, Commissioner Higginbothammoved to authorize that the City proceed
to negotiate, with General Services Administration to acquire through purchase the 138 acres
of the cantonment area classified as industrial property and that General Services Admini~tra-
tion outline and confirm in writing the specifics of the purchase under the five-year mora-
torium agreement. SeConded by Commissioner Raborn and carried.
The Chairman next introduced Resolution No. 105~, and after being read in full,
commissioner Moore moved on its passage and adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and
carried by the unanimous vote of the Commission.
Said Resolution No. 105~ being in words and figures as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
COMMEND~G M. L. RABORN, JR., FOR HIS
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A CITY COM~
MISSIONER AND AS MAYOR OF THE CITY
OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, M. L. RABOP~N, JR., has served as a City Commissioner from January 8, 1963,
to January 7, 1969; and
WHEREAS, M. L. RABOP~, JR., served as Mayor of the City of Sanford, Florida, during
the year 1965; and
WHEREAS, M. L. RABORN, JR., has now completed his terms as a member of the City
Co~mission during which period the Lakefront Development Project, Goldsboro Recreation-
Neighborhood Facilities Project, Sewage Treatment Plant, and Water Improvement Program were
implemented, and he is now retiring from its membership; and
WHEREAS, M. L. RABORN, JR,, in the performance of his duties as Mayor and as a
member of the City Commission has worked diligently and unselfishly for the~ betterment and
welfare of this City and its people, has devoted to such services time and effort far above
and beyond the call of duty, and it i~ the privilege and desire of the present City Commission
to express proper recognition and appreciation to this member for the conscientious service
devoted to the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
that the sincere commendation and appreciation of the City Commission both for itself and for
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his outstanding contribution in public service, and that a silver tray be given as a token of
such commendation and appreciation.
. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that thiS Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Commission and a copy thereof delivered to M. L. Raborn, Jr.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7· day of January, A.D. 1969.
s/ W. Vincent RobertS, Mayor
Attest: s/ H. L. Whelchel A.L. Wilson
City Clerk Lee P. Moore
Earl Hig$inbotham
~s the City Commission of th~
City of Sanford, Florida
At this time, Commissioner Raborn was presented with a gift of appreciation of an
engraved silver tray for his past services as Mayor and Commissioner of the City of Sanford.'
There being no further old business to be transacted by the outgoingboard, Commis-
sioner Moore moved that the meeting adjourn sine die. Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and
carried.
The Commissi6n then reconvened for the purpose of organization. Commissioner James
H. Crapps and CommissiOner W. Vincent Roberts signed the oath and acceptance of office and
were seated as CommisSioners of the City of Sanford, Florida, for a three year term, ~espec~
tively.
On motion of Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Moore and carried, Com-
missioner Roberts was then nominated temporary Chairman, pending the election~of a Mayor.
The first order of business of the new Commission being the election of a Mayor for
the ensuing year, the Chairman Pro Tem then called for nominations.
Commissioner Crapps moved to nominate Commissioner Moore.
Commissioner Wilson moved that the nominations be closed mnd~that a unanimous ballot
be cast. Seconded by Commissioner Crapps and carried.
Thereupon, Commissioner Moore'~asldeclaredi~o be the duly elected Mayor of the City
of Sanford, Florida, for the year 1969, and signed the oath and acceptance of office, and
took the chair.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
ATTEST~
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MAYOR