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03/16/1959 , ',,- '. ~~ll~trr~=::::,:l;~::;: · . ., " , " . .' . .;, cr . ,. .....: ." .'. ....;.;i,.;t;,.ii;;".:.:,i;i/.: '~'~';'<"~f~~;1!~;rp;:!;~ ,',. "'.;,," . . : ,,':'.~. ~,~,lr.:..,.~L:J~HA~,:!.~'.t~'4~'i.~tJ,'n'h.~1~"~',;~"";"~1J~<t. ~ ~~, J\'+:,..:~~..!~i.....tH1?';~~ ," ",.,(-" ': :':. /..:. _::.. ',,~,....: ~":,.:.~L:::~~l,::,..:.)~.....:~:,\~.:,',.U.'1~";1-:.\1.";:A:'::!.U~~\,ili~1a:.' l'K" ~,l;iiW , ' l.". ", . . '", .;. ~::; ,~ , . t .' }". ". ': '\":'.' ~ :: ,., '; ':" :::r. ';r .\~ ,- ,:r'A'~':' ,',' :.. ~ .,'., ' ,.::':::'.,.. &:30 CITY COMMISSION ~lliETING March l6J 1959 The City Commdssion of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at the City Hall, MondaYJ March 16, 1959, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present: Alex D. Finch James H. Watkins Herbert R. Fields Amos G. Smith Mayor-Commdsaioner Conuni s si oner Commissioner Commissioner Absent: Cleveland Insco, Jr. Commissioner Also present were: James R. Stewart H. H. Baskin, Jr. S. Lickton W. Mackey City Manager City Attorney City Engineer Asst. Police Chief The Mayor called the meeting to order. Commissioner Watkins moved that Commissioner Insco be excused from this meeting since he was called out of the City unexpectedly. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Comrrdssioner Watkins moved that the minutes of March 2nd be approved in accordance with copies subrrdtted to each Commissioner in writing subject to the app~oval or Commissioner Insco. Motion was seconded by Comrrdssioner Fields and carried unanimously. By consent, the Commission approved deviating from the agenda to consider Item 11, 1l0rdinance #814 Amending Section 4 (c) Chapter 26 of Code (changing charge for sewer connectionsJ etc. ).11 Mr. Lloyd Phillips representing the Builders and Contractors Association of Pinellas County and also representing Curtis & GrossJ individually, protested the proposed increase to $150.00. Mrs. Mary Scurto, Messrs. H. H. Erney, Bud Williams, James Novotny, Carey Mackey and Al Rogers and others objected to the proposed ordinance. A v~itten protest was read from r~. R. A. Manley. Commissioner Smith moved to table Ordinance 814 increasing the charge for the sewer tapping ree. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. A Public Hearing was announced on the construction of pavementJ curb and drainage in Florida Avenue from Gulf to Bay Boulevard to Turner street and in Turner Street from Phoenix to Keene Road. The En~ineer reported he had held a preliminary hearing and had given an estimated cost of $5.18 per front assessable foot. The Mayor asked if there were any objections and there were none. Commissioner Watkins moved that since no valid objections ha~e been filed that the pavingJ curbing and drainage in Florida Avenue and also in Turner Street from Phoenix Avenue to Keene Road be accom- plished and that the City Manager and the City Engineer be directed to forthwith proceed with such improvements. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $lJ806.57 from G~aybar Electric, Tampa, for lighting ~ixtures for the Utilities Department new sales room and office at Myrtle and Cleveland. Commissioner Watkins moved that the contract for lighting fixtures in the Utilities Department be awarded to Graybar Electric, Tampa, in the sum of $1,806.57 which is the lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to execute such contract which shall be in accor- dance with plans and specifications and bids. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. It was recommended by the Manager that the low bid of Martin's UniformsJ TampaJ for $1,034.50 be accepted for 44 white shirts and 194 blue shirts. Commissioner Fields moved that the contract for the uniforms for the Police Department be awarded to the Martin's Uniforln Company for the low bid of $lJ034.50 and that the proper authorities be authorized to execute it, this being the lowest and best bid. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously. The Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $4J048.75 from E. L. GuardJ Tampa, to construct lift station and sanitary sewers at Betty Lane and Overlea. Commissioner Smith moved on the joint recommendation of the City Vmnager, the Assistant Purchasing Agent wLth the City Manager concurring therein that the low bid of $4,048.75 from E. L. Guard for the Overlea at Betty Lane sanitary sewers and lift station (Boswell Shopping Center) be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute the contract. Motion was seconded by COlmllssioner Fields and carried unanimously. A request was considered fo~ transfer of taxi license from Annie Butts to Hosea Cobb. The Manager reported after investigation both the Finance Director and Police Chief have recommended approval of the transfer. Commissioner Fields moved upon the recommendation or the Finance Director and the Police Chief that the license of Annie ButtSJ independent taxicab owner, be transferred to Hosea Cobb as requested. Motion was seconded by Commdssioner Watkins and carried unanimously. " ~,~:.' '. I '. . , ." .. '>; '~;,..~ ,,:. . '. ,d.. ,,:,~:" . '.~ ~ :{.',Y,.: ...'::):)\. ,," ".'::' ,~.,~:",:.>. "", ~~: : . -, "" ~""'lT. " .". " ' '," ..... .' ",.' ~. '" ,," ~. ~ ,., \. - ., , . : ~ , ". 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Conunissioner Watlc1ns moved the approval of the repla t of' a portion of Blocks M and 0, Brookhill Unit #4, \'1ith the existing zoning of R-l. Motion \'Tas seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Engineer reported 11e had received a letter from Mayor Bruce Taylor of' the Town of' Belleair, requesting Clear\'-later to cooperate in the repaving of Corbett Street, the south half of which is in the City limits for one blocle from South Fort Harrison to Fourth Avenue at an estimated cost of' $550.00. He recommended the project. Commissioner Watkins moved upon the recommendation of the City Engineer that the City in conjunction with the City of Belleair repave this street at an approximate cost of $550.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution 59-34 was presented which would require three property owners to clean their lots of weeds and undergrowth. Co~nissioner Watkins moved Resolution 59-34 be approved and the proper off'icials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. A plat of Third Addition to Fair Oal{s was presented ~or approval. The Manager reported contract in accordance with Ordinances 632 and 750 has been submitted by the developer, Mr. M. E. Sever, and bond to cover improvements has been posted. The Zoning and Planning Board reconunended approval of the plat. Commi ssioner \oJatkins moved the approval of' the Thlrd Addition to Fair Oales Subdivision. Motion was seconded by Cownissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution 59-32 was presented authorizing payment o~ $539.55 to Briley, Wild and Associates for servicos in connection v1ith preliminary and final plans on the Skycrest Se~'1er Plant Addition. Commissioner vJatldns moved Resolution 59-32 be passed and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion ~'las seconded by Conunissioner Fields. Upon the vote being taken" COllllui ssioners vlatkins, Fields" Smith voted II Ayell . Mayor Finch voted "No". Motion carried. The Attorney presented Resolution 59-33 whj.ch would authorize payment of $2,500.00 to Briley, Wild and Associates for engineering services in connection with survey and preliminary plans f'or sanitary sewers in the Clearwater East area. (Gulf to Bay east from Belcher) Corrunissioner Fields moved Resolution 59-33 be adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith. Upon the vote being taken, Conunissioners Fields, Smith and Watkins voted "Aye". Mayor Finch did not vote. Motion carried. In regard to the plat of Bayside #6, the City Engineer reported he had not yet recei ved a breakdm.'ffi of drainage and ~'.Ja ter plans. Commi ssi.oner Ivatkins moved to postpone the matter until we have a report from the City Engineer. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Mr. H. L. Coachman asleed that the assessment of $568.L~9 for sanitary se~'ler against Lot 6, Block B, Coachman Heights, be cancelled. He said in the original discussion before the Commission on September 18, 1950, the minutes reflected that the City had requested the opening of Pierce Street and agreed to waive assesslnents f'or sanitary seNers at that time but unfortunately in the deeds the phrase concerning waiving sanitary sewer assessments vIaS left out. In vim1 of Mr. Coachman's statement that it was the intention on the City's part to waive the assessment although it was not in these agreements, the City Attorney recommended that the assessment be cancelled. Commissioner Watkins moved on the recommendation of the City Attorney that the assessment of $568.49 against the Coachman property for the extension of' Pierce Street sanitary seViers be Nai ved. r.1otion \'Tas seconded by Conunissioner Smith and carried unanimously. Mr. A. T. Cooper, attorney, reported that he had written a letter to the City Attorney protesting the awarding of the contract for air conditioning for the City Library to Y-B Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Company for *6,266.00 on the part of Acme Air Conditioning Company which had bid *5,198.00 on the same work. He said he had been informed that the City Engineer had recownended the bid of' Y-B Company because it had included duct \'I'orlc but he pointed out that ducts \'1ere not included in the specifi- cations and his client felt the cooling work would be done equally well under the bid submitted by him. The City Attorney said he had called Y-B Refrigeration last Friday and asked that the work already in progress be stopped until the Commission could discuss the matter at thi s meeting. Mr. Carl Hicleman, air conditioning engineer from Florida Power Corporation, present at Mr. Baskin'S request, was asked how long it would take for him to study these bids and give an opinion on them and he said one \<1eelc. Mr. Tom Yarborough reported the duct \'lork was fabricated, the equipment had been delivered and the ~'lindoN' units \'Tere installed but upon request of the City indicated he would be willing to wait one weele before proceeding with the work. Comnrlssioner Smith moved that this matter be held up at the present time with the consent of all parties involved and a report be made bef'ore the Commission in one week. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields. Upon the vote being taken, Comrnissioners Smith, Fields, Finch voted "Aye'l. Commissioner vlatkins voted "No". Motion carried. . ....-...,..".,;. - ,~ ....-'.)... . .; ., .~.,' .. ~'2..- ' .,.j' :.,:-: ":~"";".,; . - , " ~'. I', . . <',' r! : ;'"~ .., ",;.':;,:~:.:.,,;,:.~).:::::.;, '''i:?~' ':.., '-~~~j;f:', .;,':/ ~:"~~;~;:~ f:'~:81::~~!~~~~1?~,i\:~', ~..~. ' ,:. .~!J, ,,.. '.... '. .," ;'. ~<.~';;lX~~!\.'~~'a"',.ft~;!,;,::~>,~~~~~,"~1'i~~":.I"$::'lri,t:.'~lt:~~'~~";3)r 'f."~;i~~~v ...., ,.....~____..."'...._"'..__....~...!..if'l......~.....=...U~~~~~..; ~~l~it~;::~~;'1 ' '!'. ,...".".. , " , , .~. .,..... ','__ .,__', ,,;.... ,........ "'. ,.1'.... '."'" .......".~ . . . ' ..' . _, .,' '''''' _.~ .~~ "_'.~..,~ ._...,~ .........~JW!..:.:.._..., ;...... _'" ' f~ -3- CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 16~ 1959 The Attorney presented two agreements ~n which the Seaboard Air Line Railr' agreed to permit the City to install water lines across its right of way at Laura Street and East Avenue as well as at Hercules Avenue. He also presented Resolution 59-35 which would authorize the c~ty officials to execute these two agreements. Commiss~oner Watlcins moved that Resolution 59-35 be approved and the proper authorities be author~zed to execute it and the agreements with the Seaboard Railroad for ~ter extensions under Hercules and Laura Street. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. J that Item 21" "Conderrmation Resolution~ etc. re: Thayer Conunissioner Watl{ins moved that the Commission depart 21. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and Mr. James Novotny asked property" be taken up next. from the agenda to hear Item carried unanimously. The Attorney read Resolution 59-36 which would authorize the instituting of condemnat~on proceedings to acquire the follo~lng property in Block 5" Gould & Ewing'S First Addition: all of Lots 2 and 7" south half of west 121 feet and south 38 feet of east 87 feet" both in Lot 1; and south 38 feet of Lot 8. Messrs. Leonard Merrell, L. B. Gooding, James Novotny" Manton Chace, A. Pottberg opposed the adoption of the resolution and reconunended a referendum. Commissioner Watkins moved Resolution 59-36 be approved and that the proper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Comrr.dssioner Fields and carried unanimously. The City Attorney reported he had not received the necessary title information to prepare the resolution condemning the H. C. Meyer property for the extension o~ ~ew Street from Osceola to Clearwater Bay but that ~~. Carl Stig has agreed to give the necessary right o~ way from his property for this purpose. The Attorney stated he had received a letter from ~~. Alfred ~~llie who owns property at the northl'lest corner of' Myrtle and Dre\'l Street asking $80,000.00 for the whole property or $L~2,500.00 for the amount of property needed for Drew Street and r~rtle Avenue right of way purposes. Commissioner Watlcins moved the City Attorney be instructed to prepare condenmation resolution for the Alfred \'lyllie property on the northi1est corner of Drew and Myrtle. Hotion \'1as seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution 59-37 was presented which would award the City of Clear\~ter medal to Senor Don r~nuel G. Escalante, Ambassado~ of the Republic of Costa Rica to the United States, upon his visit to the City this weelc. Conun1ssioner \'latlcins moved Resolution 59-37 be passed and the proper o~ficials authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and ,carried unanimously. The Attorney reported Mr. L. B. Freeman l'lad requested that his lease for the refreshment stand at the Jack Russell Stadiwm be transferred to Mr. Everett B. Robinson. Commissioner Watkins moved the assignment of the lease ~rom L. B. Free~~n to Everett B. Robinson for the soft drink concession at Jack Russell Stadium be approved. I'-'Iotion was seconded by ConmUssioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Attorney read a memo stating that the Zoning and Planning Board felt that the portion of Section 79 of the C1 ty Charter which deals \'lith public approval of zoning changes by ref'erendum is too restrictive and recommended that some revision be made of this section at the next Legislature. Commissioner Watkins suggested the matter be deferred and brought up at the next Legislature. Comrrdssioner vmtkins suggested the matter be deferred and brought up at the next meeting af'ter a conference held by the City Planner" City r~nager, the Zoning and Planning Board and the City Attorney. By consent~ the Commission agreed to this. The Manager presented a request from ~~. Clov~s Lutz and funos K. Freiler to vacate a ten f'oot east-west alley north of Clovis Lutz Subdivision. He explained the alley had never been opened and there were no utilities in it. Commissioner Watlcins moved the alley in Clovis Lutz Subdivision be vacated and the City Attorney be authorized to draw up a resolution vacating it and bring it bacl{ to the Commdssion for final passage. Motion \~as seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Attorney reported on request of ~~. A. R. Wolfe of the Fire Department he had prepared an ordinance setting up a fire code and aslced if the Commission \dshed to consider it. Commissioner Watkins suggested that copies be sent to each Commisnioner for study and asked for a recommendation from the City Manager as to whether ~t fits into the recommendations of the Southeastern Under~~iters and that it be brought up at the next meeting. Mr. Herbert DiSalvo, O~rrler of Gulf Coast Hardware, complained of the bad drainage conditions on North Garden Avenue as rain waters were flooding into his store. It was the opinion of the Commission that the ~~rtle Avenue paving and drainage project would ~mprove the situation. Mr. Roy James asked when one way streets would be discussed by the Commdss~on again. The Mayor stated he would call a meetil1~g of the One Way Street Comrndttee so the Commission could have the benefit of a report from that committee. , .'\~. \". $' ., t;~~7k1:i~;:t:~::~=~~~;;JZ=':~t'~~?~~~~!:.. '"', AGENDA CITY COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 16, 1959 l: 30 P. M. CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 16, 1959 Public Hearings 1. Paving, Curbing and Drainage in Florida Ave. and also in Turner st, from Phoenix to Keene Invocation Introductions Minutes of Preceding Meetings Public Hearings Reports of City Manager Reports of City Attorney Citizens to be Heard Other Commission Action Adjournment Meeting Pension Plan Trustees Reports ~rom City Manager 2. :Bids, Lighting Fixtures 3. :Bids, Summer Uniform Shirts 4. Bids1 Overlea at Betty Lane Sanitary Sewers and Lift Station (Boswell Shopping center) 5. Request for Transfer of Tad License 6. Request Approval o~ 3rd Addn. to Fair Oaks Subd. 7. Request Approval o~ Replat o~ a Portion o~ Blocks M and 0, Brookh~ll Unit 114 8. Other Engineering Matters 9. Private Lot Mowing Requests 10. Verbal Reports and Other Pending Matters Reports from City Attorney 11. Ord. #814 Amending Sec. 4 (c) Ch, 26 of Code (changing charge for sewer connec- tions, etc.) 12. Resolutions - Payments to Briley, Wild 13. Approval of Bayside /)6 14. Pierce St. Sanitary Sewer Assessment 15. Resolution - Approving Agreements with Seaboard RR and City of Clearwater re: City Water Main Extension under Hercules Railroad R/Wand Laura St. R/W 16. Report re: Acquisition of R/W from A1~red Wyllie at N.W. Corner o~ Drew St. and Myrtle Ave. 17. Resolution Awarding City o~ Clearwater Medal to Senor Don Manuel G. Escalante, Ambassador of the Republic o~ Costa Rica 18. Approval of Assignment oC Lease from L. B. Freeman to Everett B. Robinson for Soft Driru{ Concession at Jack Russell Stadium 19. Letter from A. T. Cooper, Jr. re: Air Conditioning Contract at Public Library 20. Recommendation of Zoning & Planning Board to Repeal existing Zoning Act and Operate under the General law of Florida regarding Municipal Zoning, with Referendum attached 21. Condemnation Resolution, etc. re: Thayer Property 22. Condemnation Resolution, etc. re: Meyer Property (Report on Stig property adjacent to Meyer Property) 23. Resolution - Vacating Alley in C~ovis C. Lutz Subd. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION No. 59-32 vJHEREAS, Briley, Wild and Associates nave heretofore been retained by the City of Clearwater to perform services as covered by the statement there~or hereinafter described; and, vlliEREAS, said services, as so described, have been performed and there is due and payable said Bngineers from the City of Clearwater the sum o~ $539.55~ according to the statement of said Engineers dated March 2, 1959, a copy of which ~s hereto attached and by reference made a paDt hereof: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, in session duly and regularly assembled, as follows: 1. That the sum of $539.55 be paid from the Construction Trust Fund by the First National Bank of Clearwater, Florida, Trustee thereof o~ Construction Trust Fund Agreement dated June 10, 1957, which Construc~ion Trust Fund is derived from proceeds of the sale of Utility Revenue Certificates Series of 1956. 2. That a certified copy of this Resolution be delivered forthwith to said Trustee, which said certified copy shall constitute the direction o~ the City of Clearwater to said Trustee to pay the foregoing sum directly to the said Engineers ~orth\nth in compliance vdth Section 3 (b) and other provisions o~ said Construction Trust Fund Agreement. PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 16th day of March, 1959. /s/ Alex D. Finch Mayor-Commissioner Attest: ,/s/ Lucille ]3ell ,ActingC1. ty 01 erk .': ' . <-', .' ~, :.! -: '.': ';', " , ." ,,', .~",,",""-l'I..i~........'Y;'11,>>.. .,~;',t,,"":.:>.:;'~,.':"'r~'"....~,.P,;~""i,'"~:, .~ J"' ",,'f.'.;,1'~......... .,l;'.~('f':.... 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CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 16, 1959 RESOLUTION NO. 59-33 WHEREAS, Briley, Wild and Associates have heretofore been retained by the C~ty o~ Clearwater to perform services as covered by the statement therefor here~na~ter describedj and, WHEREAS, said services, as so described, have been performed and there is due and payable said Engineers from the City of Clearwater the sum of $2,500.00, according to the statement o~ said Engineers dated March 2, 1959, a copy of which ~6 hereto attached and by re~erence made a part hereo~; NO\'l, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEAR\'lATER, FtORIDA, in session duly and regularly assembled, as follows: 1. That the sum of $2,500.00 be paid from the Construction Trust Fund by the First National Bank of Clearwater, Florida, Trustee thereof of Construct~on Trust FUnd Agreement dated June 10, 1957, which Construction Trust Fund is der~ved from proceeds o~ the sale of Utility Revenue Certificates Series of 1956. 2. That a certified copy o~ this Resolution be delivered forthwith to said Trustee, which said certi~ied copy shall constitute the direction or the Oity of Clearwater to said Trustee to pay the roregoing sum directly to the said Engineers rorthwith in compliance with Section 3 (b) and other provisions or said Construction T~5t Fund Agreement. PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 16th day o~ March, 1959. /s/ Alex D. Finch Mayor-Commissioner Attest: /s/ Lucille Bell Acting City Cler]c ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION No. 59- 3L~ vmEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that the property described below should be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure of the owner thereof to do so, the c~ty should clean such property and charge the costs thereof against the respective property. . NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Flor~da, that the following described property, situate in said City, shall be cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days after notice in writing to the O\a1ers thereof to do so and that upon failure to comply \nth said notice, the City shall perform such cleaning and charge the costs thereof against the respective properties in accordance ~nth Section 128 or the Charter of the City of Clearwater, as amended. o vINER Edgar H. Hesse 174 Plurnosa Dr. Largo, Fla. Hugh P. Alford 2981 Sunset Dr. Largo, Fla. Chas. E. Stillings 695 Atlantic St. Stamford, Conn. PROPERTY Lot 1b Hollingsl'lorth Estates COST $17.00 Lot 17 Hollingsworth Estates Lots 1 & 2 Block K Navajo Park Subdivision 17.00 15.00 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of C1earwater~ Florida, This 16th day or March, A.D. 1959. /s/ Alex D. Finch Mayor-Commissioner A.TTEST: Is/ Lucille Bell A.cting City Auditor and Clerk RESOLUTION No. 59-35 \~S~ the City of Clearwater has found it necessary to extend its water lines across property o~ the Seaboard Air Line Railroad in the vicinity of Laura Street and East Avenue, as well as Hercules at Armston crossingj and, \~AS~ the Railroad has prepared Agreements to that ef~ect for formal execution by its corporate officers as well as the proper municipal officers of the City of Clear\'1aterj and, \iHEREAS~ the Railroad has requested a resolution to be adopted by the said City formally approv~ng the said Agreements and authorizing the Mayor to execute the samej NO vi, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, IN SESSION DULY A.ND REGULARLY ASSEMBLED, AS FOLLOWS: . , .i .'1 ."',. ...,~,' "...~.~_: ". .w,...:.; _.':ll';..'.::.~:l'. .: -: kf: . .' .... '.. ~ . , '.. . ' . 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That the Mayor, together with the other appropriate municipal officers of the City of Clearwater, are hereby authorized and empowered to execute certain Agree- ments ~th the Seaboard Air Line Railroad dated March 16, 1959, in connection with the laying of a water line under the property and tracks of the Railroad in the vicinity o~ Laura street and East Avenue, in the City of Clearwater, and the said Mayor and appropriate City officials are further instructed and authorized to execute certain Agreements with the Seaboard Air Line Railroad dated March 16, 1959, in connection wIth the laying o~ a water line under the property and tracks of the Railroad at Hercules at Armston crossing, near Armston, Florida. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 16th day of March, 1959. /s/ Alex D. Finch Mayor-Comrrdssioner Attest: /s/ Lucille Bell Acting City Clerk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION No. 59-37 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE VISIT OF HIS EX- CELLENCY SENOR DON r1ANUEL G. ESCALANTE, Af.1- BASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF COSTA RICA, TO TIm UNITED STATES AND AvlARDING HIM THE CLEAR- ~'IATER MEDAL~ vmEREAS, the City of Clearwater has established an appropriate medal to be given by it to distinguished visitors to the City; and, vmEREAS, flis Excellency, Senor Don Manuel G. Escalante, Ambassador of the Republic o~ Costa Rica to the United states, becuase or his distinguished accomplish- ments in government and international diplomacy, and because of his sincere friendship toward the United States of America, has accepted an invitation to be our City's honored guest during the 1959 Fun 'N Sun Festival; NOvl, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY CO~II'1ISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEARltlATER, FLORIDA, IN SESSION DULY AND REGULARLY ASSENBLED, AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the City of Clearwater officially recognizes His Excellency, Senor Don Manuel G. Escalante, Ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica to the United States, and appreciates his good will visit to the City or Clearwater during its 1959 Fun IN Sun Festival. 2. That the City of Clearwater nledal is hereby awarded to His Excellency, Senor Don Manuel G. Escalante, in recognition of his friendship and good will occasioned by his visit among peoples of our respective countries. 3. That a duplicate original of this Resolution, together with the Clearwater medal~ shall be delivered to said Senor Don Manuel G. Escalante, by the most appropriate means. PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 16th day of March, 1959. /s/ Alex D. Finch Mayor-Commissioner Attest: /s/ R. G. Whitehead City Clerk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mar. 9, 1959 Honorable City Commission Clearwater~ Florida Gentlemen: As Trustees of the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund, you are hereby notified that Boyce Shaw, Serviceman I, Utilitie6 Department, Distribution section, has been dUly examined by a local physician and designated by him as a "First Class" risk. The above employee began his service with the City on Aug. 18, 1958. He is under L~5 years of age (birthdate - Sept. 18, 1938) and meets the requirements o~ our Civil Service. It is hereby recommended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted into membe:rship. Very truly yours, Advisory Committee o~ The Employees' Pension Fund Is/ Paul Kane, Chair~n (sl Edwin Blanton /s/ Helen Peters " ' . '\'.' " t,.'" . :. :1'..1 :, ,i, ;, , _I , . >'j i~ . i: , :.~' . , ):1. . :" I,; , ';,1'. " "~I 41 ""~~1~~l~~~~::~:::""..,,,.'..'... ... ,':,' ...... , ' ....;- ~'. ..... '., ~" :/', . .",,' <', t..~~.:l' .~~:.:.:..>;.~1...I~: ;~::':',',:..~'.:...."::::':.;-,. .. , ' .,;.....",.. . . 1> ...:+.~\, . .' .- ..,..\~:,~..z)f~~~~~;?;~\'~Wf.~~:~~~~t~t~~,~ ,', "., ".. "..', ";"_'. "c:;t.ui;..;r~wl~d:"':"",:,,,,-';';~~:U;,~';':i; .._\;,:,.:,;,j~;~~~,.:r~~~;i...:.:~~;:~:.~~ " &31J Nar. 9, 1959 ,. . ":i I CITY COMMISSION MEETING March 16, 1959 Honorable City Conuniol3ion Cloarwater, Florida Gentlemon: 1\13 Tpuoteco 01' the City of Clearwater Employees' Pension Fund" you are hereby l1ot1!'1.ed that Juclc \'1. I\dunls, a laborer, utilities Department, \o.fater Distribution, h!l.O been duly exumined. hy a local physician and designated by him as a "First Classll riolc. tl'ho abovo olllployoe bo[.:;a1'1 hil3 service "11th the City on Dec. 16" 1957. He is tlndol" J~5 YOUl"U or uee (b:l.rthdate - Dec. 1, 1933) and meets the requirements of our Civil 3el'vlce. It 10 hereby recollunended by the Advisory Committee that he be accepted h1tQ lllcmlmruhlp I I\dvisory j:j Isl Very truly yours" Committee of The Employees' Paul Kane, Chairman Ed\'lin Blanton Helen Peters pen.sion Fund i ~ -----------~---"--------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOLUTION 59-36 i~%, HHlmEAS, 1 t J 0 llcl'oby determined and declared that the free circulation of' traffi~ of.' 011 kinds through tile streets of tile City of Clearwater, Florida, is necessary to the health, uufety und generul welfare of its citizens and the public generally, whether resldil~ 1n the City of Clearwater, or traveling to, through or from the City or Clearwater, in the course of lawful pursuits: and VlHEI1EAS, in recent years the greatly increased use by the public of' motor vehicles of' all kinds has caused serious traffic congestion in the City of Clearwater: and WHEREAS, the parJdng of motor vehicles in the streets has contributed to this congestion to such an extent as to constitute, at the prese11t time, a public nuisance: and v/HEREAS, such parking prevents free circulation of' traf'fic in, through and from the City of Clearv-rater, impedes the rapid and effective fighting of' fires and disposi- t~on of police forces, threatens irreparable loss in values of urban property which can no longer be readily reached by vehicular traffic, and endangers the health, safety and welfare of the general public and the citizens of Clearwater, Florida: and \vHEREl\S, the regulation of traffic on the streets by the installation of parking meters and the impOSition of charges in connection with such on-street parking facilities has not relieved this congestion except to a limited extent: and vlHEREAS, said traffic congestion is not capable of being adequately abated except by provisions for sufficient o~f-street parking facilities: and \VHEREAS, adequate off-street parking facilities have not been provided and parking spaces now existing must be forth\'li th supplemented by off-street parking facilities provided by the City of Clearwater, Florida, as a municipal undertaking: and vlHEREAS, the City Conmd.ssion of the City of Clearwater, Florida, hereby declares, pursuant to the authority vested in it under and by virtue of its charter, together "nth all amendments thereto and all other special acts granting power to the City of Clearwater, as well as under and by virtue of Chapter lS3~ Florida Statutes, 1957, such off-street parking facilities to be a public necessity: and WHEREAS, in addition to the independent study and investigation by the City of Clear\'later, the City COl1U1ussion has employed the services of Wilbur Smi th & Associates, Traffic Engineers, of Ne'~ Haven, Connecticut, which firm has rendered to the City Comldssion a complete study and report, together with recommendations, entitled Volwne I, dated October 15, 1958, and Volume II, supplemental thereto, dated February 18" 1959, indicating the absolute necessity for the acquisition of the City of Clearwater of certain sites in the dOwn-tOI1n area to be acquired by the City of Clear\'1ater and used as an off-street parlcing facility for the convenience and necessity of the public and the citizens of this city: and vrnEREAS, the followin~ described property, to-wit: All of' Lots Two (2) and Seven (7), both in Block 5; and the South Half (S~) of the West 121 feet and the South 38 feet of the East 87 feet, both in Lot One (1) of Block 5; and the South 38 feet of Lot Eight (8), in Block 5, all of the above described properties lying and being in GOULD & EliIWG'S FIRST ADDITION TO CLEARWATER, according to the map or plat thereof', as recorded in Plat Boole 1, Page 52, Public Records of Hillsborough County, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part. o\med by Maurice B. Thayer, a single man, has been selected by this Conunission for acquisition, installation, construction and operation as an off-street parking facility by the City of Clearwater: and vniEREAS, the said Maurice B. Thayer has refused to sell the aforesaid property at a price which this Commission deenls to be fair~ reasonable and just for the same: and \VHEREAS, the only method by "lhich the City of ClearNater can now acquire the above described property from the said Maurice B. Thayer is by condemnation proceedings, NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Conunission of the City of Clearwater" Florida, in s8ssion, duly and regularly assembled, as follows: 1. That the City of Clearwater does forthwith elect to proceed to condemn the above described property OIilled by the said ~1aurice B. Thayer, a Single man, and acquire the title to the same in fee simple absolute by eminent domain pursuant to Chapter 73, ~lorida statutes" 1957, as well as pursuant to all proceedings supplemental to eminent domain as provided by Chapter 74, Florida Statutes, 1957: ...~.; ~ :, " ,'0,' ",., . ..,. ~. ~~1 '- , ,,' j,' -, .",.' .. , t ... \,... . ,2'n (I" .,' I.'..., "'<J.' , I '::,;;:~~-~,:~'.~:~.~.-;~ " ,'., " ", " 'I . h.. ,1"~ :,"':~ "01.'" h" ,,,,;,' .,',....-"..Y' .I',""lof "IJFof'. ,. :1\:\_,,' ,.,' ,("~"'(.":" -~, .". ',,'" '.' ,~'., ", ""t'"" ~. ";<'.;,.:.'.,~,SF:,n 0" .., ,',' 'J ',-.' ,,' " ,', ,," ." ", ' ," . . " .Il' ;, <ll"'~,.;~r-,{ ". ." .....f;; .<"~.'1;' , "~,: ~l 'II ~~ ~~~~t~~;~::t(C.~~:~';.:r~,~ ;~)';\"f ")., q} "".,'.:;11<" .""'!,,,W. ;.;, ,.,.. ,', ,\.,'.';.' .-,'," ,L '" OIrlTU OOTtlnl.4'TSSION MEETI~'l:G '.': "o"?: ',,,:;,,~.;.:,.i;:,:,.., ,-" V;",\ ' :"'.'.:,::,..::i:;~f~'F;, '';:;'If,,,;t.V.'>; \. ""',,, ~'{" ~1' I .."t J~.~~fr;,t;..."'1{~ ,," tt::;1~.~;JjI,"e:!;""~-:"~:\ \'-!.~'~'"~-, ~;'t:.: ~..''tf~''''': ....~. 1..u.'LL ' 1" . ;..'~ '.', .-s.'~':~:.:'~'~';;'if~',~~"~~:?"'/r't:>.~.'.';~~,;,,;~.;,,~,~~q~~q;~,r"~::'.:.~:"-;:~ .~~~~~...;t;J '"~ '''- ::';1" ',.. " '. I' f,....,.. ",-: " .. " . Ma h 16 1959 ','" ", ,> . '" . ,,' ;',;":;~:,i.:,::i":~"'!:':" y. ','" .. - , ' , ( Continued) " .. 2. That the Oi ty Attorney be authorized and instruoted to forthwith proceed With the f11~ng and cause to be executed all or the necessary documents, papers, 'pe~it1onsJ or other instruments and pleadings incidental or necessary to such con- " demnation proceedings, and to fulfill the purposes of this Resolution: .'.. ','r",.:,,;:~~:l,:)~ 3. The Oity Manager, as well as all other appropriate municipal employees, , '. ' authori ties, and offioials are hereby instructed to execute all papers and documents, :':,-;:" i~:~~~~~:'a~~n~~m;~~t~t~:rd1~~~~~~~~o~n~;~~~~~in~~ ~~c~~:a~~ri~:~~t~o;~~~~~e~o~~nt, iY(~~/~ < and to d1aburse the necessary funds for the aocomplishment or the purposes herein",~~ .. provided.,::- '~ PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of March, 1959.,. ,,' i;( " ~:,., ,:)~:,,:;, t') , ~~ .. ~ j>' . { '~o .. ':., '.'."'1" "..., ",j,H , ' "::"::':';2'. ' ; " " .' -;. ",;',',,~. : , ' " :i;~ \' :,', : "; " ' ,:! "':i'{ co:: ;,'" "':', ::' ,:::i';:, <.:" __~___M_____~_______~_________________________________~_______________~___~~_~__~_~~J . '" ,;', ,:: .', '',:! ';,;~ , '::;iil ' , . . ..,,;},. , ;'." , .' ,,:; ,,";;,', ;;. , ,:,:,c, ':,.,:~,:, he:, ':,; ,',':' .' , '. .. ,,",",i:,':' .-,,<.,,;,,~; ,. '; ';.' > . . ", :,::', ' ":: ,',., . " ',' -,<"'j'J:, "-,~ " , . :r;';,;;,:, . '. ' ',,:.i: ":"':,,',"i:".:';, " ' '. ';':':'. ,::r"';"';:::, , ,,{};':' ',': >':" " , :.;. 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'):\':".i":(;':'~~ ,:' /' , F:'. :/~:;~' ':: . , , " ; ~~:~ l;t,,~ ';, ". , ' , Ti.. ;;\~ i .. /s/ Alex D. Finch Mayor-Comndssioner .' Atteatl Isl Luoille Ball Aoting Oity Clerk " :" .. " " ",' ~:" ~r '!', " ".. .,:':. ';': \'.' 1''::'', .~s ,':.., .I\!.~~t:'~;;.'~ t,;;:;'~~t.~.~ \ , "".~' l .t 'iflfliE.>rd "~ . ,t!( ;.:' "c:" \~ ;'':'~\.'~~tT'.~;:?:~'~ ?, :"'-7"rf)"v.~-::1t~f.~;...' 1llf" i'.; <!.";".;:_;~:7~~~~ot.!~' '. f! ',..~/;..:,( ;~, !.r~l:,.i:' '.' 'tl:~ ~:}: l._.:, " \ ~," .' -:-:'~r,t:!',. '~'/ :'~;:;"'r;:',~';'~.~~, ~ I ,r . i~ ''1 , 'i ~ ',j '~'I ::! . .. .. / l I' , ! i I , ~i ;~ .;j ,.1 :'; '1 " CITX COMMISSION MEETING March 16, 1959 The City Commission of the C;ity of Clearwater met in reoular sesaion at the City Hal1, Monday, March 16, 1g59, a't 1;30 P.M. with the £�llowing members present; A1ex D, Finch _iayor-Commissioner James H. ��fatkins Commissioner Herbert R. Fields Commissioner Amos G< Smith Commissioner Absent: Cleveland Insco, Jr, Commissioner Also present wer�: James R. Stewart City Manager H. H. Baskin, Jr. City Attorney S. Lickton City �ngineer 1J. Maekey Asst. Police Chief The Mayor called th�� rmeeting �o order. Commissioner Watk�ns moved that Commissioner InNco be Excused from this meeting since he was called out of the City unexpectedly. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smi�h and carr:ted unanimously. Commi�sioner Watkins moved that the minutes of Ntarch 2nd be approved in accordance yvith copies submitted to each Commissioner in �vriting subject to the ap�roval of Commissioner Insco. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. �� By consent, the Commission ap�proved deviating from the agenda to consider 2tem 11, Ordinance #814 Amending Section 4(c) Chapter 26 of Code (changing chargE for sewer connections, etc.)." Mr; Lloyd Phillips representing the Builders and Contractors Association of Pinellas Coun-�y and alao representing Curtis & Gros�, individually, protested the proposed increase to �150.Q0. Mrs, Mary Scurte, MesSrg, H. H. Erney, Bud Willia:ns, James Novotny, Carey Mackey and Al Rog�rs and others objected to the proposed ordinance. A written protest �vas read irom Mr. R. A. Manley, Commissioner Smitti moved to table Ordinance 814 ir_creasing the charge for the sewer tapping fee. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously, A Public Hearing tvas announced on the construction of pavement, curb and drainage in Florida A�renue from Gulz to Bay Bouleuard to Tur.ner Street and in Turner Street from Phoenix to Keene Road. The En�ineer reported he had held a preliminary hearing and had given an estimated cost of y�5.18 per front assessable foot. The Mayor asked if there were any objections and there were rione, Commissioner ti4atkins mov�d that since na valid object�ons have been filed that the paving, curbing and drainage in Florida Avenue and a_lso in �'urner Street from Phoenix Avenue to Keene Rnad be accom- plished and that the City Manager and the City Engineer be directed to forthw3th proceed tvith such improvements. Motion was seconded by Coirunissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Manager re�ommended acceptino the low bid of $1,806.57 from Graybar Electric, Tampa, i'or light3ng iixtures for the Utilities Department new sa].es room and office at Myrtle and Cleveland. Commissioner L�Jatkins moved that the contract for lighting fixtures in the Utilities Department be awarded to Graybar Eleetric, Tampa, ir_ the sum of �1,806.57 1•;hich is tha lowest and best responsible bid and that the appropriate officials oz the Citjr be authorized to execute such contract which shall be -'n accor- dance with plans and specifications and bids. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. It was recommended by tY�e Manager th4L- the low bid of Martin�s Uniforms, Tampa, for �1,034.50 be accep�ed for �-� white shirts and 194 blue shirts, Commissioner Fields moved that the centract for the uniforms for the Police Department be awarded -to the Martin�s Unifbrm Company for the 3ow bid of �1,034.50 and that the proper authorities be authorized to execute it, this being the lowest and best bid, R4otion Svas seconded by Commissioner Watkins and carried unanimously, The Manager recorrunended accepting the low bid of $4,048.75 from E, L. Guard, Tampa, to construct lift station and sanitary sewers at Betty Lane and Overlea. Commissiorier 5mith moved on the joint recommendation oi f,he City Nanager, the Assistant Purchasing Agent with the City Manager concurring therein that the low bid of �4,048.75 from E. L. Guard far the Overlea at Betty Lane sailitary sewers and lift station (Boswell Shopping Center) be approved and the proper officials be authorized to execute the contrac't. Motion c�*as seconcied by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. A request was considered f6p transfer of tax.i license from Annie Butts to Hosea Cobb. The Manager reported after investigation both the Finance Director and police Chief. have recommended approval of the transfer. Commissioner Fields moved upon the recommendation of the Finarice Director and the Police Chief that the license of Annie Butts, independent taxicab owner, be transferred to Hosea Cobb as rsqueste3, Motion was seconded by Commissioner T,datkin� and carried unanimously, ' , C� J � -2- CITY COn9�'lISSION MEETING March 16, 1959 A replat of a. portion of Blocl�s M and 0, Brookhill Unit �F, Was pi esented f'or approval, The Manager reported tne Zoning and Planning Hoard llad recommended approval of the plat and ex3sting zoning of R-1. He explained the contr�ct in accord�nce With Ordinances 632 and 750 had been submitted by the developer, Sou�:hland Developmenb Corporation. Commissioner Watkins moved the abproval of the replat of a portion af Blocks M and O, Brookhill Unit #4, with the exis�ing zoning o£ R-1. Motion was seeonded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Tlze Engineer reported he had reeeived a letter from Nlayor Bruce Taylor of the Town of Belleair, requesting Clearwa�er to cooperate in �he repav3ng of Corbett Street, the south half of �vhich is in �he City limits for one block fr.om South Fort Harrison to Fourth Avenue at an estimated cost of �55o,Q0. He recommended the project. Commissioner Watkins moved upon the recommendation of the Oity Engineer that the City ir� conjunction with the City of Belleair repave this street at an approximate cost of �550.00. Motion tivas seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. Resolution 59-34 was presented which would require three property owners to clean their lots of weeds and undergrowth. Cominissioner Watkins moved REsolution 59-3�- be approved and the p�oper officials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. � plat of Third Add3.tion to �air Oaks was presented for appreval. Tlze Manager reported contiaet in accordance t�rith Ordinance� 632 and 750 has been submibted by the develaper, Mr. M, E. Sever, and bc�nd to cover improvement� has been posted. The Zoning and F12,nning Board racorrunended approval of the plat. Commissinner i�Jatkins moved the approval of the Third Addition to Fair Oaks Subdivision. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried ur_animously. Resolution 59-32 w�s presented authorizing payment of �539.�5 to Br31ey, Wi1d and Associates fo.r services in connection with preliminary and final plans on the Skycrest Sewer Plant Addition. CommissionEr Watkins moved Resolution �9-32 be passed and that the proper officials be authorized to exec�te �t. Motion was seconded by Com.�nissioner Fields, Upon the vote being taken, CommisSioners Watltins, Fields, Smith voted "Aye". Mayar Fineh voted "No". Motion carried. The Attorney presenLed Resolution 59-33 �vhich �aould autnorize payment of �y2,500.00 to Brile3T, t�dild and Associates for engineering services in connection with surve� and preliminary �lans =or sanitary seU�ere in the Clearwater East area, (Gulf to Bay east from Belcher) Commissioner Fields moved Resolution 59-33 be aao�tea and zhe proper ofiicials be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smii:h, Upor_ the vote being taken, Commissi�ners Fields, Smith aizd Watkins voted "Aye". Nlayor Finch did not vota, Motion carried. Iiz regard to the plat of Bayside �6, the City Engineer reported he har� not yet received a breakdoi�rn oi drainage and water plans. Commissioner ZVatkins mov�d to pastt�one the matter until iae have a report from the City Engineer. Motion was secnnded by Commisaioner Fields and carried unanimously. N�r. H. 2,, Coachman asked that the assessmei.� of $50'8.49 for sanitary sewer against LoL 6, B�owk E, Coaclzman Heights, be cancelled. He saia in �fhe original d3scuss:Ion before �he Gommission on Septem�er 18, 1950, th� minutes ref?ected that the City had req_uested the opening of Pierce Street and agreed to waive assessmer_ts for sanitary sewers at that time but unfa.rtunately in the deeds the phrase concerning waiving sanitary sewer assessments was left outi. In vie�q of Mr. Coachman's statement i;hat it was tha intention on the Czty�s part to waive the assessment althcugh it was not in these agreements, the City Attorney recommendefl that the assessment be cancelled, Commissioner YTatkins moved on the recommendation of'��he City Attorney that the assessment of $568,49 against the Coachman property for the extension of Pierce Street sanitary sevTers be waived, t�fotion was seconded hy Commissioner Smith and carried unaiLimously. Mr. A. T. Cooper, ai,�orney, reparted that he had written a letter to the City Attorney protesting the aVrarding oi the contract for air conditioning for the City Library to Y-B Refri�eratior_ and Air Conditioning Company for �6,256.00 on the part of Acme Air Conditioning Company which had bid $5,198.00 on the same worlt, He said he had been ini�rmed that tlze City Eng:ineer had recommended the bid of Y-B Company because it had included duct work but ne pointed out that ducts were not included in the spec�fi- cations and his elient felt the aooling work tivould be done equally we11 under the bid submitted by him. The City Attorney said he had called Y-B Refrigeration last Friday and asked �hat the work already in progress be st�pped until the Commission could discuss the :*natt�r at this meetir�. Mr, Carl Hickman, air conditioning engineer from Florida'Power Corporation, present at Mr. Baskin's request, was asked how long it tiaould take for him to study these bids and give an opinion on them and he said one week. Mr, Tom Yarborough re�orted the duct work was fabricated, the equipment had been delivered and the j,rindotv units wer� installed but upon requ�st of the City indicated 'ne would be willin� to wait one Ureek before proceeling wl�h the work. Commissioner �mith moved that this m�,tter be held up at the present time with the co�s�nt of all parties involved and a report be made before the Commission in one week. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fields, Upon the vot� bezn� taken, Commissioners Srn:i.th, Fields, Finch voted "Aye". Commissioner GJatkins voted "No". Motion carried. -3- CIT�' CONfi�1I�STON MEETIDTG Maren 16, 1959 The Attorney presented two agreements in which the Seaboard Air Line R,ai1r a�reed to permit tl�,e Cit;� to install vratex lines across its r3ght of way at Zaura Si;�eet and East Avenue as well as at Iiercules Avenue. He also presented Resolution 59-35 which would authorize the City officials to execute these two agreements, Commissioner Watk:Lns movec� that Resolution 59-35 be approved an� the �roper authorities b� au�hoxized to execute it and the a�reements with the Seaboard Railroad for watsr extensions under Hercules and Laura Street. Mat3on was seconded by Commiesioner r•�e1ds and carried unanimously. Mr. James Dlovotny asked that Item 21, "Condemnation Resolution, etc, re: Zhayer Property" be taken up next, Coirun3.ssioner Watkins moved that �he Commiasion depart i'rom th� ageiida �o hear Item 21. Motion t�ras seconded by Commissioner Fielc�s and carried unanimously. The At�orney read t�esolution 59-36 which would authorize the instituting of conclemnation proceedings to acquire the fbllotving property in B1ock 5, Gould Ec �v�3.ng � s �'irst Addition; all of Lot� 2 ancl 7, south hali oi west 121 fes�t and south 38 feet of east 87 feet, both in Lot 1; and south 38 feet of Lot 8, P�essra, Leonard i�errell, L. B. Goocling, James Novotny, M�,nton Chace, 9. Pottberg apposed the adoption of the resolution ancl recommended a ref�rendum; Comm3saioner GJatkins moved t�esolution 59-36 be a�proved and that the proper officials be authorized to exeeute it. Motion was seconded by Comrr�3.ssioner Fielda and carr�,ed unanimouslv. The City Attorney reported he had not received the necessary tiitle information to prepare the resolu'cion condemning the H. C. Neyer property f�r the exten�ion of Dreti�r Street from Osceola to Clearwater Bay but that Mr, Carl Stig has agreed to give the necessary right of way from his property for this purpose. The At�orney stated he had received a letter from P7r. Alfred t�,iyllie ZNho ocros propert,y at the norihw�st corner of P�rt1e and Drew Street asking �SO,OOQ.00 for the tvhole proper�y or ��+2,500.00 for the amount oF property needed For Drew Street and Myr�1e Avenue riglzt of tivay purposes. Commissioner 1+latkins moved the City Attorne�r be instructed to prep�,re conderntzation resolution for the Alfred tdyllie property on the northwest corner of Urew and N[yrtle, Motion i�ras seconded by Commissioner �'ields and car.ried unanimously. Resolution 59-3`7 •Nas presented which would award the City of Clearwater meda? to Senor pon Manuel C�. Escalan�e, Ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica to the Uni.ted States, tipon his visit �to ti�e Cit,y this week, Commissioner Watkins moved. t�esoltition 59-37 be passed and the proper officials au�horized to execu�e it. Motion was seeonded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimoualy; The Attorney reported Mr, L, B. Freeman laad requested that his lease for the refreshment stand at the Jack Russell Stadium be transferred to Pns. Everett B. Robin�on. Commissioner 4latkins moved the aUsignment of �he lease from r, 7�, Freeman to Everett �3. Robinson for the sof,t drink concession at Jaek Russell Stadium be approved. Motion t�tas seconded by Commissioner Fields and carried unanimously. The Attorney read a memo stating •that tize Zoni,rg and Planning Board iel� that the portion of Section 79 oi' the City Charter Zahich deals with public approval of zoning changea by referendum is too restrictive and recommended that some revision be made of this section at the next Le�islatt�re. Commissioner L�datkins suggested the ma�cter be deferred and brought up at the ne;�� Legislature, Commissioner j�latkins suggested the matter be deferred and brought up at the next meeting after a conference hEld b�� the City Planner, Cii;y Manager, the Zoning and Plaru�ing Board and the City �ttorney. By consent, the Commission agreed to �his, The Manager presented a request from Mr, Clovis I,utz and Amos K. Freiler to vacate a ten foot east-west a11ey north of ciovis Lutz Subdivision, He exglained the alley had never been opened and there were no utilities in it. Commissioner Watl�ins moved the alley in Clovis Lutz Subdivisior_ be vacated and the City Attornev pe authorized to drativ up a resolu�ion vaca�,in� i1; and b.ring it back to tne Co3nmiasion for final passa�e. Motion tivas seconded ��y Commiss2oner Fields and ca.rried una.nimously. The Attornzy reported qn request of M.r. A. R. ti�lolfe oi' the Fire Department he had preparecl an urdinance settirig up a fire code and asked if the Commission wished to consider it. Commis�ior)er Watkins stxgges{;ed that copies be sent to each Commissioner ior study and askecl for a recoinmendation from the Ci�y Mana�er as to whetnsr ii fits irz�o the recommendat3ons of the Southeastern Underwriters and that it be brought up at the next meet�.ng. P�Ir. Heruert DiSalvo, c�+mer of Gulf Coast Hardvsare, complained of the baa drainage condii;ions on Nor�h Gar�den Avenue as rain ti�raters were flooding into nis store. It tvas �he opin�on af tlZe Commission that the B�Tyrtle Avenue paving and dra3.nage project would improve the situation. T�ir. Roy Jamea ask�d when on,e way streets �vould be discussed by the ComnLi.ssion again, The Mayor stated he would calT a meetin� of the One VJay Str��t Committee so the Coanmission could have the benefit of a�eport from that eommittse. -�- CITX COMAaSSTON I�ZEETING March 16, 19�g The Comm3ssion, r_ot� adjoLirned as tlle City Comm3.ssion and acting as Trustees o1' tne Pension Ftind, heard letters read recommend3n� that Jaclt j�f. Adams, laborer, Utilities Department, t�later Distribution; and Boyce S11ativ, Serv3.ceman T, Utilities Departmexit, Distribution, be admitted to the Pension Plan, Comm3.ssioner Wa�kins znov�d these employees be approved as members of the Pens�,on Plan. Motioiz tvas secoizded by Comm�.ssioner Fields a�d carried wzanimously. There beiizg no iurther business, the meeting ad��urned at 5;35 p,M, r 1�layar- ssion r A�test: . Clt 4 ler ` 4 �`i 4;� �� . � �� AGENDA CITY COMMISSION i�'f�ETING MARCx 16, 1959 1: 3Q P . P�. Invocation Ini�roductions Minutes of Preceding MEUtings Pub13.c Hearings Reports of City Manager Reports of City Attorney Citizens to be Heard Otlzer Comrnission Act3on Adjournment Meeting Pen4i on Plan Trust;ees CT'PY COMMISSTON MEETING March 16, 1959 Pub13,c Hearings l. Paving, Curbing and Drainagz 3�n Florida Avz, and also in 1'urner St, f'rom Phoenix to Keene �ports from City Manager Bids, Lig ing F y ures s, Bids, Summe,: Uniform Shirts 4. Bids, Overlea at Bet�y Lane Sanitary Sewers and Lift Station (Bos��rell Shopping Cent�r) 5. Request for ^lransf�r of Taxi License 6. Request Approval of 3rd Addn, to Fair Qaks Subd. 7. P�equest Approval of Re�plat of a Portion of Blocks M and 0, Brookhill Unit y-f�4' 8. Other �gineering P�ia�ters 9. Private Lot Mowing Requests 10, V:>rbal Reports and Oth�r Dending Pia,tters Reports from City Attorney 1. Or ". I Amen ing ec, 4(c� Ch. 26 of Code (changing char�� for sewer c�nr�ec- tions, etc.) 12, Resolutions - payments to Briley, i�lild 13. Ap�roval of Bayside �6 14. Pierce St. Sanitary Sewer Assessment 15. Resolution - Approving Aoreements witiz Seaboard RR and City of Clearwater re: Cit;� 4Jate�� Main Extension under Iiereules Railroad R�VJ and Laura St , R/Ul 16, Report re: Acq_uisit�on of R�VI from Alfrea Wy11ie at N.ir7. Corner oi Drew St, and Myrtle �ve. 17. Resolution Awa�ding City of Clearwater Medal to Sznor por_ Manuel G, Escalante, Ambassador of tlze Republic of Costa Rica 18. A�pproval of Assigr�ment oi Lease from L. B. rreeman to Everett ?3. Robinson �or Sof� Drink Concession at Jaek Russell Stadium 19. Lezter from A. T. Co�per, Jr, re; Air Conditioning Contrac� at Public Library 20. Recommendation of Zoning & Planning Board �to Repeal existing ZorLng Act and Operate under the General law oz Florida regarding M'anicipal Zoning, wa:th Rei'erendum atiached 21, Condemnation Resolution, etc, re: Thayer Property 22, Condemnatiion Resolution, etc, re: Meyer Property (Report on Stig ProAerty adjacent to Meyer Property) 23. ResolutiUn - Vacating A11ey in C�.ovis C, �utz Subd. RESOLUTION No. 59-32 UIHEREAS, Briley, 7di1d and Associa e�s a�ue heretqfore been reta.ined by the Cit;� of Clearuratsr to perform services as cover•ed b�* the statement therefor hereinafter described; and, V�IERE�S, said services, as so described, have laeen performed and there is due and payable said Engineers from the City of Clearwater the su_m of �539.55, according to the sta�Eement of said Engineers dated March 2, 1959, a copy of which is hereto attached and by reference made a pa�t hereof: N01+T, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BX THE CImY COMMISSIO�T Or TI3E GITY 0�` CLEARtidATER, FLORIDA, in session duly and regularly assembled, as follows: 7., That the sum of $539,55 be paid from the Construction Trust Fund by �he �'irst National Bank of Clearwater, Florida, Trustee thereof of Conatruction Trust Fund Agreement dated �Tune 10, �.g57, tvhich Gonstruc�ion Trust Fttn� is derived ircm proceeds of the sale of Utility Revenue Certificates S rieu of 1956. 2. That a certified copy of this Reaolution be delivered for�hwith to said Trustee, which said certified copy shall constitutE the direction of the City of Clearwater to said Trustee to pay the fore�oing sum dir•ectly to �he sa3d En�ineers forthivith in complianc� w�.th Seetion 3(b) and other provisions of said Canstruction Trust Fund Agreement. PASSED AND ADOPTED, this l�th day of March, 1959. �s� Alex D, Finch Mayor-CommiSaioner Attes�: fs� I,ucille Bell Acting Cit.y Clerk � y ` ;, CD ✓ � CTTY COMMISSZON NiEETTNG March 16, 1959 RFSOLUTIOI�T N .0 ��� t^lHEREAS, Briley, �a�.sa and Associates have heretofare been retained by the C3i;y� of Clearwater to perf'orm services as covered by the sta�ement therefor hereinafter described; and, WH�EAS, said seivices, as so described, hav� beer_ performed and tl�ers :is due and payable sa3.d Engineers from the City o� Clearwater t;1e swn of �2,500,00, accorcl°ing to the statemelzt of said Engineers da�ed March 2, 1959, a copy of �¢hich is hereto attached and bSr ref erence made a p2,rt hereof ; NOti+I, 'I`F',.EP,EFORE, B� IT RESO�,VED BY THE GTTY COMMTSSTON OF THE C2TX QF CLEARtiVATER, F�LORIDA, in session duly aizd reguZarl.y assembled, as follotass l. Tliat tk�e sum of y�2,500.00 be paid from the Canstruction Trust Fund by tl�e F1rst Na$iona7. Bank of Clear�va'cer, Florida, Trustee thereof of Construction Trust Fund Agreement daLed June 10, 1957, t�uhich Construction Trust Fund is derived fxom proceeds of. tYie sale o�' Ut�lity Revenue Certificates Series of 1956, 2. That a certified copy pf this Resolution be delivered forthwi�h to saia Trtxstee, which said certif3.ed copsT sha11 cox�stitute the directian of the City of Cleart��ater to said Trustee to p�y the for��oing SLim directly ta the sa�d Engineers for�hwith in compliance taith Section 3(b) and other provisions of said Construction Trust Fund Agreement, PASSED AND ADOPTED, thzs �6th aay� of n�aren, 1959• �s� Alex v. Finch Mayor-Conunissioner Attest: fs� Lucille Be11 A�tin� City Clerk RESOLUTION No . 5 - WH�,R�AS: it lias been deiex�m�.xzed Uy the City Comm3.ssion of the City of Clearwater, Florida, that �he property described be�aw sYiould be cleaned of weeds, grass �;nd�or uizderbrush, and that after �en (10) days notice and failure of the otaner thereof to do so, the City should clean such property an�3 charge the aosts thereof against the respective praperty, NOti�i THFREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by �he City Comniission of the City of Clearwatei, F'lo�ida, that �1z� following described proper�Ey, situate in said City, shall be cleaned of tveeds, grass andJor underbrush within ten (10) days after notice in Trrri�ing �o the ot,mers thereof to do so and tha� upon fa�lure t� comply tivith said notice, �he Cit,y shall perform such cleaning and charge �he costs thereof against tl�e respec�ive properties in accordar�ce �•aith Section 128 of the Charter of the City of Clearwater, as amended. OVJNER PROPERTY COST Ec�'g�ar H. Iiesse I,o�t l�— ���'p 174 Plumosa Dr. Holl,ingswor�h Esta-�es Largo, Fla. Hu�h P. Alford Lat 17 17,00 2gfi1 Suns�t Dr. Hollingsworth Esta�es Largo, Fla. Ch�,s. E. Sti7.lings Lots 1 Fc 2 15.bp 695 Atlantic St. Block K Stamford, Coxxn, Nava jo Park Subdivieion' PASSED ANJ ADOP�'ED BY THE City Commission ot' the City of Clearwater, Florida, This 1&th day of Narch, A.D. 1959. �a� A1ex D. Finch Mayor-Commissioner AT`�EST : /sf Lucille Bell Acting City Auditor and Cl�rk R�SOI;UTI ON r10 . 55 5 ti�F�EREAS, the Ci�;;� o#' Clearwater has faund it necessary t� extend its v,rater lines �,cross property of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad in the vicinity of Laura S�reet and East Avenue, as well as Hercules at Armston crossin�; and, �+IHEREAS, the Railroad has prepared Agreements to that effect for forma,l execution by ii;s corporate oi'flcers as we:Ll as the proper municipal af,i:Lcers of the Ci�y of Clear�r�ater; and, LVHERFAS, the Railroa,d has requested a resolution �Lo be adopted 'by the said City formally approving the said Agreements and authorizing the Mayc�r to execute the sam�; IQOt��, THEREFG�, BE I`S RESOLUED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLE9RtiVATER, b�LORIDA, IN SESSION DULY AND RECrUI,ARLY ASS�i`TiBLED, AS FOLT,OWS; CZTY COMMISSION ME�TING March 16, 1g59 (Con�inuect) l. That the Mayor, �ogether Witri the oth�r appropr:i,ate municipal of£icers oi �he City of Clearwater, are hereb,y authox�ized and PmpoTrter�d to e;secute certain Agree- ments W3.�h the Seaboax�d l�ir Line Railroacl dated March l6, 1959, in connection with the la,ying oT a water line undex the praperty and tracks of the Railroad zn th� vicinity of' Laura Street and Ea�t Avenue, 3.n the City of C7.eaxwater, and the said Mayor ancl apprapriate City of#'lc3.a�s are fur�her instructed and authori�ed to execu�e certain Agreements w1.t� Lhe S�aboar� Air L�.ne Railroad dated D�a;rch 16, 1959� in connection ?�r-lth the laying o� a Ura�er line under the property and tracka of the Railroad at FIeraules at Armaton exossing, izear Armston, Florida. PAS,SEA AND ADOPTED TI�S 16th day of Ma,rch, 1959. �s� ATex D, �'inch Mayor-Commissioner At�est: /s� Lucille Bell . Acta.n� City Clerk RESOTUTION No, 5 - R�SOLUTIOrT 13ECOGIv'IZING TI� V2'SIT o�' T3I8 Ex- CET�NCY SENOR DON MANUFL G, ESCAL.ATITE, AM- BASSADOR OF THE REPi3BLIC OF COSTA RICA, TO `�'HE UATITID STATES AND AI+IAP,DING IiCM TFIE CT EP.R- ��ATER MEDAL : C^1HER.EAS, the Gity of ClearUrater has established an appropriate medal to be �;iven by it to distinguished visitors to the City; and, PJHEREAS, ,.�.s F�;cellency, Senor pon Manuel G, Escalante; Ambassac�or of the Republic of Costa R,ica to the United States, becua�e of his disLinguished accomplish- men�s in government ancl international diplomacy, and because of his sincere iriendship f.oWard the Uni{:ed St�,tes of America, has accepted an invitation �o be our C:�t3r� s honored guest durin� the 1959 Fun �N Sun Festi;val; NOL�J, THEREFORE, BE zT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COl'�ZC�SSION OF THE CITY G�' CL�9R7�1ATER, FLOIiIDA, IN SESSION DUI,Y 4ND R�'CzULARLY ASS�NtBL�D, AS FOLLOv�lS: 1, Trai; the City of Clearwater officially recognizes His Excellency, Senor Don Nanuel C. Escalante, Ambassador oi the RF�ublic of Costa Rica to the United S�ates, and ar�preciates his good tivill visit to the Ci��T �i Clearwater during its �959 Fun 'N Sun Festiv�.l. 2. That the Citj� oi C7.earvrater medal is hereby awarded to His Excellency, Senor pon Manuel G. Escalante, in recognition of his iriendsh�p and good w�ll oecas3oned by his visit among peoples of our respec�ive coui�tries. 3. That a du�licate original of' this Resolution, to�ether wi�h the GlearUrater inedal, shall be delivered to said Senor �on Manuel G, Escalante, by the most appropxiate means, PASSED AND AD�PTED, this 16th day of IKarch, T959. �s� Alex I3. I'inclz Mayor-Commissioner Attest: fs/ 13. G. �rlhitehead City Clerk MMar. 9� �959 Honorable City Comin_i.ssion Cleart�rater, Florida Cr�ntlemen; As Trustees of tha Ci�y af Clearurater Employees� PEn�ion Fund, you are hereb�r notified that BoyGe Shaw, Serviceman I, U�ilities Department, Di�tribution section,, lzas been �.u1y examined by a 1oca1 physician and designated by him as a"First Class" risk. The above employee began his service Vrith tlle City en _Attg, 18, �.g�8. He is rir_der �5 years af age (bir�hdate - Se�t. 18, 1938) and mzets th.e requ3�rements of our Civil Scrvice. Z� is herelay recommended by the Advisory Cammittee tk�at he be acespted into meinberslzip . Very truly yours, Advl�ory Committee o�' The �,inployees� Pension Fund �s/ Paul Ifa?ze, Chairman `s� Edwin Blanton �s� �Ie1�n peters �'� � � � CZTY GUMP'CCSSTON MEE1'TATG March 16, 1959 Mar. �, 1959 Honorable City Commission Cleartvater, Florida Gent�emei2; As Trustees of �lze City of Clearwater Employees� Peilsion Fund, you are hereby notified that Jack W, Adams, a laborer, Utilities Department, Water Distribut�.on, h�s been duly exami,ned by a local �hysician and des3gnated by h3m as a"�'irst C1ass" risk, The above employe� began his servioe sv3.th the City on Dec. 16, 1957. He iu under �5 years of age ('b3rthda�e - Dec. 1, 1�33) an.d meets th� requ3rements of' our Civi1 Service. It is lzereby reconunended by the Advisory Comnv.ttee that l�e be accepted into membership, Very truly yours, AdviSory Committee of The Emp3;oyees� pE�ns3on Fund /s� Pau7, Kane, Cllairman �s� Edwin Blai�ton �s� Helen Pe�ers RESOLIITT�D1 �— i+lHER�AS, it is hereby deterrrLned and declared that the free c�,rculation of traff3c of all kinds through the s�reets of the City of Clearwater, Florida, i,3 necessary to the heal�h, safety and general welfare of its citizens and the public ge�zerally, whe�her residing in the Ci�y of Clsarwater, or travelzng to, through or from the Ci�y of Clearwater, in the course oi lawful pursui�s: and j�IPREAS, in recent years the �r.eatly ir�creased use by the public of motor vehic'�s of all kinds has caused serious traffic congestion 3n the City of Clearwater: and WHEREAS, the parking of motor veh�cles in �he streets has contributed to this conges�ion to such an extent a� to constitute, at the present 1�ime, a public nuisance; and IJH�REAS, such parking prevents free circu].ation of �raffic in, througn and from tihe City of Clear��aater, imnedes the rapid and effective fighting of fires and disposi- tion of police iorces, threatens irreparable loss in values of urban preperty which can no longer be readily reached by vehicular traffic, and endangers the lzealth, safety and urelfare of the general public and the citizens of C1earUrater, Florida: and LdHF�REAS, the regulation of traffic on the s�reets by the installation of park3.ng meters and the imposition of charges in connection tivith such on-street parking facilities has not rel?ev�d this corig�stion exeept �o a lim:�ted exte�it: �.nd IJHEREAS, said traffic congestion is no� cap�.ble of being adequately abated except by proviszons for suff.icienz of'f'-street parl�ing faailit3.es: and ti9HEREAS, adequate of�'-street parking facilities have not '�aen provided and parking spaces noW existing must be forth,vith supplernented by off-street parking facil,ities provided by the City of Clearwater, Florida, as a municipal undertaking: and 41FLEREAS, tkze City Commissio� of the Gity of Clearwater, Florida, hereby declares, pursuant to t12e authority v�sted in it under and by virtue of its charter, toge�Lher ivitl2 all amendmenf,s thereta and all other special acts granting potver to the City of Clearw�ter, as well as under anc� by virtue of Chapter 183, F�orida Statutes, 1g57, such off-street parking faciliti.es to be a public necessity: ai�cl WHEREAS, in additian �o the independenb study and investigation by the City of C1earFvater, thA City Commission has emplcyed the services of Wilbur Smith & Associ�.tes, Traffic Engineers, of Nevr Haven, Coruzecticu�, which firm has rendered to the City Commission a complE�e study and report, toge•Eher with recommendat3ons, enti�led Volume I, dated OcLober 15, 1g58, and Volume II, supplemental thereto, dated F'ebruaiy 18, 1g5g, indicating the absolute necessity for the acquisition of t.he City o� Clearti��ate� of certain sites in the dovan-town area to be aaqu�.rea by the Cit� of Clearwate� and u.sed as an off-street parking facility for the convenience and neccssity of the public and the citizens of this city; and WHEREAS, the following described property, to-wit: AlI of Lo�s Two (2} and Seven (7}, botn in Block 5; and thc South H�l.f �S2} of the W�st 121 ieet and the South 38 feet of �he �ast 87 feet, roth in Lot �ne (1) of B�ocic 5; and the South 38 feet of Lot Eight (8), in B+�ck 5, al? of the abo�e described properties 13ring and being in GOUT,D 8c Ei+iZNG' S rIRST ADDITION TO CLEARGlATER, according to th,e ma� or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book l, Page 52, Public Records of Hillsborouglz County, of �r7hich P�.n.ellas County was iormerl� a part. owned by Maurice B. Thayer, a single man, nas been selected by tizis Commission for acquisition, installation, construction and �peration as �,n off-street parking facility by the City o� Clearwater: and L1HER�AS, the said Maurice B. Tnayer has re�'usec� to se1l the a�oresaid property at a price which this Cemmission deems ta be fair, reasonabl� and juat for tY:e same: and V�EAS, the onl3r method by which the City o�' Cleara�ater can noUr acqLiire the above described prop�•rty from the said Maur3.ce ]3. Thaye� is by condemna�ion proceedings, IJOLV THERE�'ORE, be it resolved by the City` Commission of the City of C1ea,rv�ater, Florida, �.n sesaion, dul;� and regularly assembled, as follows: l. That the City of Clearurater does f'orthw3.'ch elecL to proceed to condemn the above described property owned by �he said Maurice B. Thayer, a single man, and acquire the title to the same in iee simple absalute by em:i.nent domain pursuant to Chapter 73, Florida Statutes,. 19�7, a� we11 as pursuant to all proceedings supplemental to eniinent doma,in as pravidetl by Chapter 7��, Florid.a Stattztes, 1957: � CIZ'i' COMM2SSION ME�TING March 16, 1g59 (Continued) 2, That the City Attorney b� authorized and instructed to forthwif,h proceed W�th the filing and cause to be exeeuted all of tYie necessary documents, papers, pe��.tlons, or other instruments and pleadin�� 3.ncidental ar necessary to such cor),- demnation proceedings, and to fulfill th� purposes of thia Resolution; 3. The C3,ty Manager, a� we11 as all other appropriate municipa�. employees, authorities, and officials are hereby instructec� to e.xecu�e all papers and docurnents, plead:Lngs, bonds a,nd other instruments incidental or necessar� ihereto in order �p 3,ns�i�ute and complete said condemnation proceedings at the earliest possible moment, and to disburse the necessary funds for tne accomplishmen� oi zhe purposes herein provided. PASSED AND ADOPmED this l6th day of Ma,rch, 1959. fs� Alex D, Finch Nlayor-Commissioner At�est: �sl Luci].le Be].]. Ac�3ng City Clerk ���