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02/04/1946 r-". ,::;::.;;'.,:",-":;.,,, , 'l ' , . :' . .' ,,". . ',,, . ;;:. . . // ':r \ "'1 ~, ':'1- " t.~ .- .:: 'i" '::~) ... '.. ..~~.'. i~~ ':~~ ,,'- . t; .' ';i ~~ 'i..~ 'if ..~ ....' -- ...-,>..,' ;. \..... :.. ..... ,. ~ " ..,' -'-' "~"..>', -.~'.. 'J.", ,.~":." ..~ ;;. \j't ',., . i. .'.~'.'l ; " ; :i ~,jf .. ::j ;:J d :,.:t 1 xl J,: Ii '::j :.1 ~i '.~~ :.',',.) ,. :~ '.:;1~' " :~', .~~ '~ n .1 :',1 CITY C01ThllSSION MINUTES E'ebruary 4th, 1946 ,~, ~.( \ \ . The City COIr.mission met in regular seasion the evening of !i'ebruary 4. 1946 at 7:30 p.m. with the fOllowing members present: Mayor-Connnissloner'" George R. Seavy Commissioners: Timothy Johnson Jesse G. Smith Herbert Grice w. C. Wells ':'.. , ''''1'''' " Absent: None. The meeting was called to order by Lnayor Sea vy and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Ci ty Manager Hendr'ix now opened sealed bids covering Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance and it appeared that thA bid of Chesnut and Lee of $524.84 was the lowest submitted, it was moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Grice and carrjed that the bid of Chesnut and Lee be accepted. The wnount of the other bids was as follows: Cloninger Insurance Agency Val Syerson Frank J. Booth & Co. Edith. Homer & Son George W. Johnson Durant & Durant R. L. Rodgers L. G. Abbett Paul F. Randolph $ 840.18 1,109.06 777.00 652.50 639.45 756.05 648.16 657.00 777.07 Chesnut & Lee 524.84 These bids are on file with the Ci~ Clerk. IS; 'i (, () c'!'v I' .i :r .'.~ Attorney Alrred Marshall" representing the Cl~arwater Transit Co., requested an extension of eight years of the present bus franchise. Said franchise to expire in 1960 with a provision that the City should receive 1% o~ all rares orginiating within the City limits o~ Clearwater. At the sug- gestion of Mayor Seavy the precen'tage of take by the City was raised from 1% to 2%. It was moved by Mr. Johnson" seconded by Mr. Smith that Ordinance #516, extending the bus franchise as above referred to for a period of 8 years be approved. The motion was unanimously carried.<--' It was moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Wells and Carried that an option be given Clifford A. McKay & Denzil Pulley, co-partners, doing busi ness as McKay & Pulley to lease the south wing of the auditorium, less the rooms used as office and pool room; with the right to use said leased property in the operation of a radio station. This option agreement is set out in full below. ,. ~~ ., @%" : ......,'.' .' ....'" ;'1' " ';;':;,:<';'.;: . I Attorney Wightman inquired of the Board concerning a lease of the auditorium by the American Legion for a program of dancing to be sponsered by the American.Logion and was told b'y the Commission to take this matter up with the Recreation Boart:1 which had charge of the audltorium. On t~e motion of Mr. Jop~son the Commission approved the establish- ment of the buil~ing line for property between Nicholson and Seminole Streets and on the East side of Osceola be as follows: That the building line should be 30 feet from the center of the present street. City Manager Hendrix read two letters from J. O. Houze as chairman of the City P1a nning Board, .setting forth the opinion that it wouJd be well to have a scientific survey made of the City's needs in regard to water" gas" and sewerage, projecting over a period of 15 or 20 years. These letters are set out below. Mr. Hendrix was directed to investigate the probable cost. of getting ~ thorough, survey made of the city's needs in regard to water, gas and sewer- age extensions, the said survey to anticipate the city's needs over a consider- able period of time. The Board had before it a letter from the Edgewater Drive Association signed by Frederick M. Skinner, secretary, asking the City Commission to serious- ly consider the building of a efficient sanitary sewer system to serve the area north of Stevenson Creek. This letter is filed for future reference with the City Clerk and set out below. The Commission rerused the application of Oscar McCollom" colored, for a taxi lioense on the grounds that there was no further need for any addi- tional taxis. The application of ID. F. Whillcck for a bar lioense for the sale of liquor at 447 Mandal~y Was approved. " _,f. \, . . , , , ...... fJ.. . '.' .. ''"~~;;:~''I... ....... .............1 " ~: ....... r . I, ~ I r (' '. , l t ,. :' , . . ':' . " "'. ,: -\ \. .....- '~"!""'..:~'..~':;..,~..;.",..~,~.....,.....;...'..;.:.:.....::. ' " ,.:'/88]<'" ',:::',: ~ . , . ,,: :'.',:.'" .":' "<', .~ . ..,.::.<,' " :..'"::....'.',.. ., :':", I I'" ~ ., . .;: . ~:':., . -'". .....', ~.. ,,(.,:. ....,.., ,'. ,.~, .', 2. City Commission Minutes-Cont. Feb.4, 1946 A letter was read from O. J. Cordray suggestjng the names of John J. Eckhart, H. H. Baskin and R. R. Orcutt as trustees ror the Boy Scout Hut.'. It was moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Wells and carried that the above men- tioned men be appointed as trustees for a period of one year. It was moved by Mr. Wells, s~conded by Mr. Johnson and carried that the following appointments be made: ! I f , i i i J I I I f I I t ' I I I I 'Barber's Examining Board: . Bul1dlng Co~c1tors Exam. Ed. City Planning Board Ral ph Shaw Henry Lockett & P. B. McCardel E. C. Marquardt, John Polhil1, James Ramsden, & Paul Randolph Electrical Contractors Exam. Ed. R. M. Baldwin L:t.brary Board Tever Bayly & H. T. Cornwell Plumbers Exam. Board Henry George Recreation Board G. C. Moore, Sr. & Harold Adams Zoning Board Webb Hopkins & Jess~P. McClung. The terms of all appointees to be for a period of two years with the ex~eption teat the City Plannin~ Board members are appointed for a period of three years. ~be appointment on the Recreation Board to succeed W. H. Tarvin, who recently resigned was passed over to a future meeting. The written appraisal of Paul F. Randolph and L. h. Capes of the City Park on N. Ft. Harrison Avenue in the ronount of $22,950.00 was received. This appraisal is set out below. The Commission directed the City ~anager to advertise for sealed bids covering this property returnable at the next regular meeting of the City Commission. I r A request from Jesse Cox for a permit to operate a, trailer park at the Northwest intersection of Cleve~nd and Greenwood, was refused. Ci ty A ttorney Richards read an o:r'dinance to be known a s Ordinance #517 which ordinance established a new zone for liquor sales on Clearwater Beach. It was moved by fur. Smith, seconded by Mr. Johnson and carried that this.ordinance be passed on its first reading. It was moved by ~r. Grice, seconded by Mr. Wells and carried that this ordinance be passed on its second and third read. This ordinance is set out below. The question of establishing a manuracturing district on city property immediately east of Greenwood and extending north of the Seaboard Railway to Cie ~eh lld Street wa s referred to the Zoning Board for approval. ~Jr . It was moved by Mr. Grice, seconded by fur. Smitb and carried unanimous- ly that the Florida Power Franchise be extended for a period or six months from the "expiration da~~e of the 'present franchise. .'F i ~ It wa 5 moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by liir. Grice and ell rried unanimous- ly that an election be held on the second Tuesday of April (April 9th, 1946) con- cerning the question of municipal ownership of the electrical system. It was also decided by the Commission that a public meeting be had on this question on or about the 26th of March. '1 There being no further business to come before the Board, the meet~ng was adjourned. . ~.;z~ Mayor-Commissioner ##############11 OPTION . THIS OPTION made and entered into this 5th day o~ Eebr~ary, 1946, ~y " and between the CITY OF CLEARWATER, a municipal corporation, located in Finellas .:j,;~.~,.:,',:...,:.. Countym Florida, pa.rty of the first part, and CLI.i<',[<'ORD A. McKAY and DENZIL PliLLEY, ,. as co-partners doing business as McKay and Pull~, of the County of Pinellas, :~{:~; Sta te of Florida, parties of the second part, , "'!;~)~}~\J' . WITNESSETH That in considera tion of one dollar and other good and ~~~i~:;:;\:, ',' valuable considers tions, the party of the first part hereby g1 ves and grants ..\(;t<~:;~;.. '. to. the parties of the second part an option to secure a lease from the party or :,i"" the first part of the south wing of the Munici.pal Auditorium, Ie ss the of rice and ~f(};;':" "~~~io~~o~r n~:lgc~~~;:d w~i1 t~~c~~~~e~~;o~o~~~~I~:~nt o~ the grantor. The pro- tYiC:::.';", ..' , 1. The rental is Fifty do'l.lara ($50.00) per month t'or a period of it(I~:iC\~"'ilve:J5). .years with future rents to be agreed upon. ~~~~~iA;~~\;::, ..... ..'. PermissIon "'0.... the ]a asees .to O"IA rate a radio sta tion on the .~'f;':l::i;:,:;;. ':'-'f :-:;", ..2 · . .A. "',' ~ r.\~~",~:~,~".,:'''': ,,:,' : I.Oj;) rL~;f~t~~~tF~>i(h~:b.' ,,, ~. '\I: " i~ ./ ~Vi"". 0,'" ~ . " . .<: '. '.~ . '. .-;: . I I I \ . , , " ',:\. , ,\ .. ~ . .... " ~,,-, ,~':;:..'J~~::.;...".::;;.~.:~_~., p." -.-, , .. 'J}i,liri;/" ".. ..:(i}\:d~~~;!' , ~;'.' .;,. ..,.." n, . . ., ,',. '" I' "[,.:', ..' _ '{J \ /11 3. City Commission Minutes - Cont. Option~-Cont. 3. The right to erect an antennae a t a place west of the audi toriwn in the adjacent wut era of Clearwa ter Harbor, and make all nee.. essary underground connections thereto. Feb. 4, 1946 ,'., "I .:, . I , I :J . ! !. l l I j \ 1 ~ I ('""~ L j "'-I ',.'.~ ....,.............0 4. The right of renewal of the ~ase for an additional period of rive (5) years. 5. The right to sound proof any studios at the cost of the lessees. 6. The right to the use of water, gas and electrlcityat the expense of the lessees. 7. The usual covenants as to the proper conduct and care or the premises by the lessees. The III rties of the second part shall exercise their option to require the execution of a lease from the party of the first part containing covenants relating to the ,foregoing numbered items within a period of six (6) months from the date hereof, and the I1lrty of the first part agrees to ex- ecute such a lease as above described within said six (6J months period up- on request. I # IN WITNESS WHEREOF----etc. ################# CleaI'W~jt er Broadcasting Company Clearwater, Florida Temporary Addre3S-~ 5024 8th Court South Birmingham, Ala. January 29, 1946 .......: . ",.>. 1....,.......'. (. ; ::., .... .<'.<,::.'~..\:(:.)~'.' . ,"'.:'!;:")/,'/E<;;.', t;!".~;Wf~(; . ld...,.:,..,.. .'TH,~;;: .:~-:'.':';"'l,'Y~h',""",',.J"'V; , l'I,.:.,tl)':1:,,"-.r:-:-:<.t,' ,. I..". ,.. - Mr. F. L. Hendricks City Manager Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Hendricks: I I I My company has decided to go ahead with its plans to establish a radio serG vice in the city of Clearwater, Florida, if we can obtain evidence such a project wouJd be welcome. A radio station must p,leage itself' to serve the public I.interest, conven- ience, and necessity.' To do this, it's necessary that the public con- cerned (in this case Clearwater), wants to have its convenience, interest, and necesstty served. . There is no better way to do .this from the standpoint of the Federal Communication Commission, than exhibits of letters from responsible groups of the city co~cerned. So I would apprecit.lte very much your obtaining an endorsement .from the city. The ~ore positive the endorsement, the better. It's also desirable the signa- ture on the letter be notarized. We will be glad to bear any e~pense involved. I have sent similar letters to other groups in Clearwater. Inclosed by way of credential, is a letter from the mayor of my home town# Colum- bus, Miss. For 'financial reference, you may call the presidents of your two local banks, where by company has deposited~20,OOO for the purpose of construct- ing and ope~ating a radio station. Please return the inclosure. Since we would like to get this project through as soon as poss~ble, I would appreciate any effort you could make to speed me your letter to the above address. '. J Very truly yours, (Signed) Houston ~ox, Jr. ################# .-.~ Letter #l--J.O.Houze ',f ',~ " 1tX.";;' :~',;:::' . 11 ..;. ~}d;;.'\'G%~ .,' . . > .:.};,';';:;i;;,:.~.-:'.'y....>.i.' . Honorable George R. Sea vy ~'~.~;.}..~~~;~:~;.:.;;~.;:~~.';.~,:.;:.~\'> /.,< ....', " ... ... . '" '. C 1 s1 "":,,,,:("",''';'':!,.<.I''"_:'.,...;'.',', '. . "'. .mayor.-' omm S oner. .~~\t:,;'.~~:?J,:t~~&:,:. ..:",' '~""'CJe'arwa,ter, Florida. "i~R'i~~j:!,~~~;~,~:t~;;-' . 'J:~')]I;:-:;:J}'~'''\l~t~ 1J.~,.',(l,'.., ': ",,' "~ ,""l~I'" ',' ~;.....~.,(I ....I:t~~:~. ",' ~~ f::.,' t, .. ';' \ . CITY OF CLEARWATER Clearwater, Florida February 1st, 1946 '. . ~., '. ; \- :: ,'. .. .\;::~:~< PI \ UI'1 ~ ) } ~i ~ :t :, 1 l 1 1 I I;, ":. . .'.,. Ci ty Conuni ssi on Minutes - Cont. J. O. Houze Letter #l-Cont. Feb. 4, 1946 I am writing you this 1e tter for the purpose of giving you a brief report on the present activities of the Planning Board. Good progress has been made with the beautification and clean-up campaign. We hope this work ~ll be vigorously pushed during 1946 as we consider it quite worth while and that it has the complete approval of the population, both resi- dential and transient. The service clubs are at present having a survey rrwde to determine what each club can best do to beautify its section of tho city. The Planning Board is collection information and data in connection with build- ing of a yacht basin on the island in the neighborhood of the present si~e of the Imperial Dock and adjoining property. Our preliminary survey indlcateB that the project will be self liquidnting. That is, it can be constructed and main- tained out of revenues to be raised by rents from boat slips, sale of gaa. and marine supplies. ~ ";. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) J. O. Houze Chairznan, Planning Eoard Letter #2 CIrfY OF CLEARWATER Clearwater, Florida February 1st, 1946 Honorable George R. Seavy Mayor-Commissioner Clearwat er, F'lorida. Dear sir:- The Planning board recently submitted a letter requesting the City Commission to indic:t e to the Board the projects they would like to have us study in order that we can more closely cooperate with the Commission. In that connection I now desire to bring to the attention of the Commission a situation that the Planning Board feels is quine serious and calls for innnediate action. As you know Clearwater is growing very rapidly, and we believe it will continue to do so. Indications are that the population of the city will double within the next ten to fifteen years. 'fhe Iresent gas, water and sewer systems were designed to serve a much mrnaller city than Clearwater is at present. The result is ttwt the present sewer system is taxed to the l~it, the gas distribution system is inadequate to supply proper pressures to all parts of the city, and the water supply and distribution presents a problem that is constantly becoming more difficult. furthermore, the pavinp; on all streets is rapidly deteriorating, and it will soon be necessary to make extensive repairs and improvements in order to prevent some of the paving from disintegrating al- together. It is probably that these problems could not have been foreseen. The growth of the city during the past few years has been so rapid that it uould hardly hAve been anticipated even by the city's most enthusiastic boosters. Consequently~ it is not surprising that the City finds itself with inadequate utilities. 'But since the rapid future grown of the city is now apparent to all of us, it seems that this is the logical time for the city to adopt a comprehensive and long range plan. We recommend therefore, first, that a study be made of the future growth of the city, the direction in which it will grow~ and the probable population in 1950, 1955, and 1960. The purpose of such a study will be to deter- mine what the city will have to do in the way of proViding adequate facilities for sewer disp~sal, gas pressure, water supply, street paving, etc. When this study has been completed and the costs of necessary extensions and re- placements are determined, it would be possible to set up a definite program of financing and expenditures over a period of years. This could be made a five year program, or perhaps a ten year program. When such a plan is completed and presented, the Commission will then kno~ what 1s confronting the city and will thus be in a petter position to plan and provide for the future development of the city as a whole. r am aure the Planning Board will be very slad to co-operate in making the studies above suggested and in working out the plan referred to. However, it is apparent that the study will require the technical services of an experienced engineer specialiZing in such matters. 1'he study should include a chart of the entire city showing the present water, gas and sewer mains, together with the proposed extensions of these mains, to take core of the needs of the city during the next five or ten years. And of course, the study should also show the extimated cost of the proposed extensions and improvements so that the Commission could make the necessary financial arrangements. While it wi11~ of course, involve some expense to employ a competent engineer to ma.ke the study above suggessted, it is the opinion of the Planning Board that this cost_ll be :saved many tmes over 'by proceeding according to a definite plan. 1sourb~11e1' that if improvements of' this kind are made without a defin1 te 0,"- "';4,"1:'r," , :\', . :',"1 '>" . . ,--~. .....-...~. _.~ ~ ~.,.. ... -: ....~, ",".' :,.' . ,'" ...., '. .." .,; ....' . 1" ,...- . .: ". ,~'I":"",,,"'I,, i>.._... -; '".... . - ",. ..", ... ,- '~'. . ...~:$.... ,'j ~,--:~... ~.' ,":,'.~;.:;j.>:: ," : 1,,' .._....~. ..~ .' -." ~ ,?~. ..'... - r I,:: .. ~, . I; t, I ~:; .. f1.. fl. r. " .: i', I. ..2],.. " : , , ".', . I I , ;. L t , . I I I t ". 1 ~' <,' (:: . ""'l ',Ii' ; . '" .... " , ~,~.: ..:' .' . , . ',' ,. foi . ~l ~~ ~. , ~;" ' >! " ~."'.~/;.:!':ki. ':.:r.:i:t.i;tf::" ' "'''''''l'''' \~j'~~J%!! , ',' ...... ". ...Il . :'.:._ 1,,'i"{';J' . ~". ". ", " .' - ." , . ., . . . . ;.:.....:_",:,.,i .",., ,~~... .._.__,'......".....:.,: "'-1'~o#:..~'" ;.v .:,.' , , . .... ,...,.....':O'-I'.~.. I ~ ,q ,,::j:i"~Xt, : ,<'~ ,:'~,,: ~\':' :' !'~"')::Ji:i;"';;' .......'.'.. <, ......'."...'...'. ...../:'...:..".:::)!,:::~:.. }.:',: "'.\;,.': ~ . ., .. ,.,ty':~>,:'.~(r~~"";:.:'..L"'" -:.- ' ~'.:>', ',: ;!, , ,.'".,.., .1. ~. '.;,~~~ ~', 5. City Commission Minutes - Cont. Feb. 4, 1946 '.; Letter # 2-J. O. Houze Cont. .'~ 't ~/r-'\ t. ,1 '", '.., \,...J';"'~ '" Respectfully submitted, (Signed) J. O. How, e I . I - I . .; .~ plan, the ultimate cost to the taxpayers is higher than it should be and there is no assurance that the citizens will receive adequate and satisfactory service from the utilities. '. i ~~ Chairman City Planning Board ,. ################## .. EDGEWATER DRIVE ASSOCIATION of Cle a rwa ter, Flor ida 1 . . ~ . . , .'. . ....\.,~:/<.\0?~y.:l~ ;:, : ~."''''''''''''''4'''''''. . ~~4iifJ'fo,N~:i'~~~''';'''~;,,:,,'t 'y',:.' I" ..... .. February 2, ~946 ;, ,. The Clearwater City Commission The Clearwater Planning Board Clearwater, Florida. Gentlemen: This Association has noticed, with a great deal of interest, the post-war projects planned by your Board for the beautific~tion of our city, and the betterment of conditions in general. Some of these pians are already maturing. ., ,".:',',.:, :' 't! ........ \. . We think this is a logical time to call to your attention a project Which we consider of utmost importance, and one that will be far-Feaching in the bene- fits it will produce. We refer to the building of an efficient sanitary sewage system that will serve the area north of Stephenson Creek. We understand this sewer was at one time planned, but, for some reason, abandoned. It is obvious that the B ck of a sewage system in this area is an inconvenience, an" expense, and a health hazard to the residents; it, also, deters prospective home builders from seeking resident sites in this area. .'. :"" I' .... ..,,,.,. ,;" . l~: ' ""\' We think you must agree that the building of a sewer would do much to build up and improve this section, and we ask that you most seriously and earnestly consider including it in your post-war plans. Yours very truly, EDGEWATER DRIVE ASSOCIATION of Clearwater, Florida (Signed) Frederick M. Skinner Secretary FMS:VY 1############# Clearwater, Florida February 1st, 1946 Mr. Frank Cooley City Tax Collector Clearwater, Florida. Dear sir:- I hereby make application for a bar license for the sale of liquor ~n a new building that 1 am now erecting at 447 'Mandalay on Clearwater Besch. I have already applied for a county license, my application has been approved by the State Beverage Department, and my county license has been issued to me. Very truly yours, (Signed) M. F. Whillock " ..- __IllIlll'W<Ili'll'II' 16. '_ ~.~ .1~_ , . W"~;':,'~;"';''-"''C'"'C'''~' ..... ..... . S~~!.!:", fJ, 00 '.",. <' .<,~'" ~', ,.,',,' ~,:' :,),! ,\.' ,;"j; ;::. '/'.:~; ,_ ~.; ~.,,: ':",,",,:.,';,:'::. ~40<""'>_<~~'~:"::"'~"I...' .:::' "'''\ .:,.';7;.l '1 ' . .,"' ," " I, ':;"i;;[i.;~\J.;);;!:;;:, . '.' . ..' ~ .. < ." ,I,. . ' f~""'" , '. . ........... ":);;'\2;:, .: r, ,:" , , ~ ",",.. " 6. City Commission Minutes - Cont. bi,' ,.. Feb. 4, 1946 (, Pinel1as Area Council, Inc. Boy Scouts of America St. ~etersburg, Florida January 21, 1946 . .' , .::.~ <," ". . l.,.,'.;.'c .,';' l~i4' i, ..l Mr. Hugh Hendrix City Manager City of Clearwater, Florida Dear Mr. Hendrix: Our Executive Board has requested me to writ~ you suggesting the names of Messrs. John J. Eckhart, H. H. Baskin and R. R. Orcutt, of C~arwater, to be designated as the Trustees for the Boy Scout Hut; built for the Boy Scounts of Clearwater by Mr. Donald Roebling. Thanking you to place th1s before the Clearwater City Commisat oners, I am with best personal wishes . ~ -' ~ oJ . ,. :'" '":' '. Sincerely, (Signed) O. J. Cordray ! "', " Scout Executive ######################## CERTIFICATE 01" APPRAISAL BY THE APPRAISAL COMMITTEE OF THE CLEARWATER BOARD OF Rb.:ALTORS The undersigned members of the Clearwate~ Board of Realtors Appraisal Committee hereby certify that they have personally inspected the property listed below and described as follows: The prope rty known as the "City Park" with fronte:ge of One Hurd red Seventy feet (170') on the west side of North Fort l~rrison Avenue; Two Hundred Six feet (206') on the south side of Seminole Street; One Hundred Seventy feet (170'.) on the east side o~ North vsceo1a Ave. and Two Hundred Six feet (206') on the south line at' said prope rty, in the City of Clearwater, Florida. That in their ppinion the fair cash market value of the above property as of January 29th, 1946 is ~22,950.00. '" That they have no present or contemplated future interest in said property and that in their cpinion the fair cash market value of the ]a nd 1s as set forth above. The above appraisal is made with the aSalmption that the property is free and cIsar of all encumbrances whatsoever and cover for the real estate only. ':' ',' This appraisal is made with the understanding and is acceptab~ on the condition that either member making it shall be called upon to give any information relat- ing to it in any proceedings of law or ot~erwise. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto affixed our hands and seals this 29th day of January 1946. Witnesses: ~~> (Signed) (signed) llHldred E. Moore Paul F. Randolph (SEAL) L. R. Capes (SEAL) Julia B. Wells ################### ORDINANCE NO. 517 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 421-A OF THE CITY OF CLEA.RWA.TER PERTAINING TO REGUlA TION OF THE SALE OF' ALCOHOLIC LIQJJ OR. . . '. . ~~Ji:XPY~,,':::,'::..;'.:.{' . . .... '. . '~)":';:~::::;~l:BEt:;:IT:'ORDAlNED. BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY 01" CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: !. ,~;~~~~}~~,t;rr;~(:';:};.:.;;l;~.{;,: .,":;,;:".. .. 1\. "{Sec.tl'Qn>::ll":,c;rOrdinance No. 421-A adopted by the City Commission of the i!!~r~~'1Iit~~r:r0:,;{"".'..".'. . City " ___~l&:*."_'_ ~j;., t',' 0' . . ,.,,~, '. .. ,,'... ' ,,~~",:.....-".1 ################### w. ,:,'''.l:.:''..~ .:..~ ~~~ ~ .;..'i~:':;~";\~"'>~': : ,'....t.~ ~~ :,..;;'\ '.::';;~~.~.~. ~ .... ,\ ..,",; I ~Y;'~~{~.~i~~f~t~ ~:"CC".".~c: ., c..... . ",' , , '", .' 1.:'.:;',.:.'", 7. Ci toy Connnisai on Minutes - Cant. Feb. 4, 1946 ~..~ t . .:))~ ... J,:!:21~~{!~'~f~L 'If'.B~~;J',!Jj;,'' I, . I " '1"1" .; .~.~ (':'~':,:;:..:'~':::i:' ,.,::, Ordinance #517-Cont. ,'" ""'.' C"~ \, . ~ ' , ,". ""....... of Clearwater on July 19th, 1937, be and it is hereby amended by establishing Zone 2 as set forth in said ordinance to read as foJ1ows: Zone 2. Consisting of all territory on Clearw~ter Beach Island bounded by Clearwater Street on the north and First Street on the south. ; I I I ! .1 I \ I l I I I I j '. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same ere hereby repealed. This ordinance shall take efrect in~ediately upon its passage and adoption by the City Commission of the City or Cleal'water. ,.\ Florida Power Corporation ,[<'lorida Power Building St. Petersburg 1, Florida January 31, 1946 '.-1 . : ~;.::;..'/: :': i ./, l~ir. Ralph Richards Bank of Clearw~ter Building Clearwat er, Florida Dear Mr. Richards: Street Lighting & Miscellaneous Service Water Pumping and Sewage Disposal City Hall Total 387,576 1,057,158 8,298 1,453,032 relative to costs for the Ci ty' s the year 1945: Average Amount Rate Billed per KWH $9,729.92 2.51st' 13,396.83 1.2?rj. 392.28 4.73 $23.519.03 1. o2~ r :",;, ,,;,.,,.,,;.,",: . /.. 1:;/l{!{f:)>.~::E/;~rp', ,: .n,> ">;",.,.,, .~.' "'1" j;~~ ":. <'. \~, ~." " ~~, '~'~"~ \II~~,::\;~:5:~;~Bg{~:'~ " . .' ~..... ., '.' '~'"'''' . ~I,.. ., r'y" "",'..;., j ..y.... t ; We refer to Mr. Fenderson's letter to you under date of January 25th con- cerning franchise tax information to be furnished you. In this connection, plesse be advised that the amount of rranchise tax paid to the City of Clear- water by the company during the year 1945 totalled ~10,386.72. The tax was based on 3% of the gross revenue received from all electric service sold with- in the corporate limits of the City of Clearwater. Under the proposed 4% franchise tax on gross revenue, the tax payment would be approximately $13,850, based on 1945 revenue, or a 33-J/3% increase. We also give the following information electric requirements purchased during Item of Service :KWH ConsUDlption Based on present fuel oil costs of' ~1.30 per barrel, and assU1lling the same KWH consumption, the billing will be approximately $710 less than the above reflecting an average rate of 1.5?~ for all uses. It is also proposed, in the new contraot, tha t the consumption of the oi ty hall be conso1ida te \Vi tll othE miscellaneous uses and billed at the contract rate, in lieu of the present regular commercial rate now applicable for this service. This will also re- flect a slight saving. . If we can furnish you wilh any additional information in connection with the above, please advise. Very truly yours, FLORlDA POWE.R COTP <R ATION (Signed) R. C. Pourtless RDP: ep , +� _ .. �' ��` i1 ; ,•� t CITY CON4'U1ISSION MI.�iUTES February 4th, 1546 The City Commission met in regular session the evaning of Februa;ry 4, 1�J46 at 7e30 p.m. with the followin� members pr�esent: , Mayer-Connniseioner, Creor�e R, 5eavy Conunissioners: Timothy Johnson Je�se G� Smith Herbert Grice "`�'" W. C. N�ells Abaent: None. ° Tho meeting was c�lled to orc2er by �ayor Seavy and ths minutes of the previous meeting were read an� approved. City Manager xendri:� now opened sealed bids covering Public I,iability and Property Damage Ir_surance and it appear�5d that the bid of Ckiesnut and Lee of �524,84 was the l:owest submitted, it was moved by Idir. Smith, seconded by Mr. Griee and carri.ed that the bid of Chesnut anr3 Lee be accepted, The amount of, the other tids was as follows; Cloninger 2nsurance Agency � 840.18 ° Va1 Syerson 1,109006 Frank J, Booth & Co. 7'77.00 Eciith Homer & Son 652.50 George dy. Johnson 639.45 Duran� & Durant 756.05 R. L. Rod�ers 848.16 I,. G. Abbett 657.00 Paul F.'Randolph 777.07 Chesnut & Lee 5c4.84 The`se bids are on file with the City Clerk. ��r � ��i;� Attorney Alfred Narshall, representing the Cle'arwater Transit Co., requested an �xtension of eight years of the present bus franch�_se. Said zranchise to expire in 1960 with a provision that the City should receive l� of all fares orginiating wiichin the Gity limits of Clearr�ater. At the su�- geation oF bIayor Seavy •the preaentage of take by the City was raisod from 1� to 2°�. It rvas moved by �r. Johnson, seconded by Iv?r. 8mith that Ordinsnce #516, ex�ending the bus i'ranchise as above referre�i'o-r�a�period of 8 9ears be approved, The motion was unanixnously carried, It was moved by Irir. Smith, seconded by i�r. Wells and Carried that an option be given Clifford A. McKay & Denzil Pulley, co-partners, doing busi - ness as McKay & Pulleg to lease the south wing of the auditoriun, less the rooms used as ofiice and pool room; with the right to use said leased property in the operation of a radio station. This option agreement is set out in ful� below. r m Attorney VJightman inqv:ired of the Board concerning a lease of the auditorium by tre American Legion for a pro�ram of dancing to be sponsered b9 the American Logion and was told b�* the Commission to take this matter up with the Recreation Bo� which had crargs of the auditorium. � On t e motion of Mr. Joh��on the Cuimnission approved the establ�sh- ment uf the buil�ing line-for property between Nicholson and Seminole Streets and on the East side oi' Osceola be as follov+s: That the Y�uilding Tine should be 30 feet from the center of the present street. City �anager Hendrix r•ead two letters from �. 0. Houze as ehaiisuan of the City P1a nning Board,,Sett�n� for�th the opinion that it wouid be well to ha:�e a 4cientific survey made o£ the Gity's needs in regard to rvater, gas, and aewarage, projectin� over a period of 15 or 20 years. These letters are set out b�elc�v. Mr. Hend�ix was directed to investigate the probable cosi; of getting as thorough � survey ma�e of the ci��'s needs in regard to v�ater, gas and sewer- age extensions, the s�id survey to anticipate the city's needs over a consider- able period' of time. ` The Board had before it a letter from the Edgewater DritTe Association signed by Frederick N. Skinner, secretar5, asking the City Commission to serious- ly cansidei� the building af a efficient sanitary sewer system to serve the area north of Stevenso:� Creek. This letter is filed for future reference with the City •CZerk and set out belovr. The Gomm:Lesinn refused the app�ication of Oscar McCollom, colored, for e taxi license on the grounds �:hat the,re was no further nes3 £or any addi- tional taxis. The application of r+�. F. Whillock for a ber license for the sale of liquor a� 447 Ntandal�:y was apprnved. , .:. ._��_ .; :.,; G� � ` 1! 2. , City Commission Minutes-Cont. Feb.4, 1946 . _ ' �1 letter was read from 0. J. Cordray suggesting the names of John J. Eckhart, H. x. Baskin and R. R. Orcutt as �rustoe3 �ox the Bog Scou� Hut,'� It w�s moved by N�r. Smith, seconded by Mx, Wells and carried that �he abave men- tioned men be appointed as trustees for a period of one y�ear.. It w•As moved b� Nir. We11s, seconded by Mr . Johnson and carri,ed tha t the following sgpointments be mades ' •Barber's Examining Board: Ralph Sl�w �Building Co��'��rs Exam. Bd. Henry Lc�ckett & P. B. McCardel Citg planr�ing Board E, C. Marquardt, John Polhill, James Ramsden, & Paul Randolph Electrical Contractors Exam. Bd. R. Ni, $aldwin Library Board Tc�ver Bayly & H, `i'. Cornwell Plumbers Exam. Board Henry Georga Recreation Board G. C, Nioore, Sr. & Hero],d Adams , Zoning Board � Webb Hopkins & Jess;� . MeGlung. The tern�s of all appointees �o be for a pei�iod of two years :vith bhe exception, �rat the �i.ty Plannir�g F��ard me:aibers are appointed for a period of three yEars. The a�pointmont or the Recreation Board to succead W, i�, �arvin,, whn recently res3.gned was passed over to a futiz�e meeting. TY�e Kritten,�ppraisal of Paul F. Randolph and L. R. Capes of the , City Park on N, Ft. Aarrison Avenue in the amount of �22,950.00 was received. This appraisal is set aut below. , The Qommiasion diiected the City 1�'lana�er to advertise for sealed bids covering this �rope�ty returnable at the neYt regula x meeting of the City Commission> , . A request from Jesse Cox for a permit to operate a trail'er park at the Northr:est intersection of ClEvelar.d and Greenvrood, was refused. City Attorney Ftichards read an ordinance to be known as Ordinance �517 which ordinance established a new zone for liquor sales on Clearwater BeacY�. It was moved by Il�ir, Smith, seconded by IVir. Johnson and carriea that this or�.inance be passed on its firstt reading. It was moved by �lr. Grice, seconded b� AZr. V�lslls and carried that this ordinanc� be passed on its second and t]rird read. This ordinance is sat out belowe 1'he question ai establishin� a manufacturing district on city, property immeciiately east of Greenv�ood ard extending,north of the SPaboard RaiZway to C�1�zrd Street was referred to the Zoraing, Board for approval. � d s-� � It was moved bg I�r. Grice, seconded b, Nir. Smi-�h and carried unanimous- ly t�at the Florida Power Franchise t�e extended for a period of six months from the ��expiration date of tlze �present frsnchise. � It was moved by N�r. Smith, seconde� b� TJIr. Grice and carried unani.mous�- � ly that an election be held on the second Tuesda� of April (April 9th, 1946j can- cern�.ng tkie question of municipal ownership of the electrical system. It was , also decided by the Comm3saion that a public meeting be had on this questiori on or abont the 26th of I�Rareh. Ther6 being no further business to come before the Board., the meeting. was adjourned. ,C� . ��-eo r Mayor-Comm3ssioner /7��✓X� • Ci uditor and Clerk � �i��#�#�� OPTION THIS OPTION made and entered 3nto this 5th day of_.Eebruary, 1946, by and between the GI.TY OE' CLEARVYATER, a municipal corporat�on, located in Pine];las Countym Florida, party of the first part, a!�d CLIr'F'ORD A. MciLAY and DENZIL PULT,EY, as co-partners doing bus3ness as 3JIcIiay and Pulley, of the Countq of Pinellas, State of Florida, parties oi' the second part, ' NiI'INESSETH That in conaideration o,f one dollar ancl other gAod Qizcl ` valuable conaiderations, the partg of tne first part hereby �ives and grani;a to the p�rties oi' the second part an option to secure a lease from tYie partv of the £irst par� of tn:e south }ving of the Munioipal Auditorium, 'le ss the off�.ce and 'pool room notv occupied by the recreation depar'tment of the gran��or. The pro- visi.ons of said lease wil7. include the �ollowing: '!. The rental is Fifty do7.lars (y"p50.00) per month for a period oi` Pive •(5) years, witn. Future rents to be agreed upon. , 2'o Psrmisaion i'or the 1e ssees to o� rate a radio station oii tYie premises. n � � � k- t�� '� rt i /�'7 3. I _ . Gity Commisaion I�hinutea - Cont. Feb, 4, T946 Option--Cont. _ 3. The right to erect an anten�ae at a�lace west o� the auditorium in the ad jacent wat ers of Clearwa �er Harbor, and make all nec- ossary underground connections �hereto�. 4. The rigrt o£ renewal of the 1e ase i'or an additioral period of £3ve {5) �ears. . 5. The rigl�t �o sound proof any studios at the eost of the les9ees. 6, The right to the use of water, gas and electrici,ty,at the eacpense of the lessees. 7, The usual covenaYits as to the proper aonduct and care of the premises by the le'ssees. The �a rties of the second part sl�al.l exercise their option to require tho execution oi' a 3ease from the �artg of the first part containing covenan�Es relating to the foregoiiz� numbered items �vithin a psriod of six (6) montns i'rom the date hereof, �and the �a rty of the first g�rt agress to ex- ecute such a lease as above described within said six (6) months period u�- on request. IN WI TNESS 'WHEREOF----etc. � Clea rv��at sr Broadcasting Company Cleaxwater, Florida Temporary Addrese-- 5024 8th Qourt South Birminghamf A1ae ' ` January 29, 1946 Mr. F. L. Hendricas City I�anager Clearwaber, �'lorida Dear inr. Aendricks:� �y company has decided to go a�ead with its plans ta establish a radio ser- vice in the city of Clearwater, F'lorida, if we can obtain enidznce such a project wou]d be welcomes ' ' A radio stat%on must pledge itself to serve the public "interest, conven- ience, ard necessity.° To do this, it's necessary that the publia con- cerned (in this case Clearwater), wants to have its convenience, interest, and necrssity served. ' There is no better way to do this from the standpoint of the Federal Communication Commission, than exhibi�s of letters from responsible groups of the city concerned. So I would appreciat e very much your obtaining an endorsement from the eity. The more positive the endorsement, the better. It's also desirable the s3gna- �ture on the letter be notarized. We will be glad to bear any expense invclved, I have sent simila�� letters to other groups in Clearwater. :incloaed b f way _of credential, is a letter i'rom tkie rdayor of my home town, f3olum- bus, h2iss. For�financial rEference, you may call the presidents of your two local banks, whese-by company has deposited`�p20,000 for the purpose of construct- 3ng ar_d operating a radio station. Please �eturn the inclosure, Since we would like to �et this project through as soon as possible, I would appreciate any effort you could make to speed me your letter to the above addresso " Very trulg yours, (Signed) Houston Qox, Jr. ��r�#��;�###i� Letter �1--J�O. Houze ,; CI�'Y OF C7aEARWATER ' Clearwater, Florida Februar,p 1'st, 194E ' Honor��le Gecr;ge R, aeavy Mayor-Cummiss�oner C]e arwa ter, Florida . Aea r sir:- � v- � � 1.,. �� City Commissi on M3.nu'�es - Cont. Feb. 4, 1946 J, 0. Houze J�etter �1-Cont. 2 am writing you tliis le tter for tho purpose of �iving gou a bx�3ef' repor� oh th.e p•resarit act�vities o�' the Planning Board. Good pro�ress has been mads with the baauti�ication and cl��n-up cam�ign. We hopa this cvork �ill be vigorouslg ;ousried durin� 194E as we consider it quite worth tivhile and that it has the comple�e approval of the population, ooth re�i- denttaZ and transient. The service cl�abs ara at presen� having a survey made tc determine what each c1uU can best do to be�ut3fy i#;s sect�o� oF the city. The Planning Boarcl is collection iniormat3on and data in connection with build- � ing of a yacht basin on tne Island in the ne3�hborhood of the present sic�e of the Tmperial Dock and adjoinin$ property� 9ur preliminary survey indica�es that the project will be self liquidating, That is, it can be cor_structed and rnain- tained ont of revenues te•be raised by ren�s from bo�t slips, sale of gas, and marine supplies. Respeci;fullg submitted, (Sigrled) J. Q, Hpuza - Chr� irman, Planning Board Letter �2 CITY OF CLEARWATER Clearwater, Florida February lst, 19 46 Honorable George R. Seavy Mayor-Gomir�is s ioner Clearvrat er, Florida . Dear sir:- The Pl2.nning �soard recently submittecl a letter requesting the City Commission tc Fs indic:t e to the ��ard the projects they would like to have us study in� order that we can mora closely cooperate with tY±e Gommission. .Ln that conneetion Z now desire to briYlg to th,e attention of the Commission a situation that the Pl�nning Board feels is qui�e serious and calls for iunnediate action. As �ou l�iow, Clearwater is �rowing very rapidly, �nd we t�el3eve it will continue to �o so. Indications are thet the porulation of the city will double within 'che next ten to fifteen 9ears. The gcesent gas, water and sewer systams were designed to serve a much samaller city than Clear�vater�is a t present. The resul� is that the present sewer system is taxed to the limit, the gas distributinn s�stem is inadequate to supply proper pressures to all parts o£ the city, and ' the water supply and distribution prasents a problem tha.t is constantly becoming more diff3cu�t. F�zrthermore, the paving on all streets is rapidly deterioraf:ing, and it will soon be nPcessary to make extensive repai'r� and improvements in order to prevent some of the paving from dis�r.tegrating al- together. It is probabl� that these problems could not have been fhreseen. The growth of the cit� during the past fetiv year� has been so rapid. that it �rould hardly have been anticipated even by the city's most enthusiastic b4osters. Consequent7.y, it is not surprising that the City £inds itself with iriadequate utilities. "Sut since the rapid future grown of the city is now apparent to al1 of us, it seems that this is the logica 1 ti.me for the city to a�opt a comprehens3ve and long range plan. VJe recommend therefore, first, that a study be made of the £uturs grov+th of the city, the direction in which it will grow, and the probable , gopulation in 19�0, 1955, and "1�6U. The purpose of such a study will be to: detar- mine �vhat the city will have to do in the v�ay of pro�idir.� adequate facilitiea for sezver disposal, gas presaure, water suppl�y, street paving, e�c. IlVhen this stud� has been completPd and the costs of necessary extensions ar�d re- placements are determine@, it would be possible to set up a definite program nf financing and expenditures over a period of years. This could be made a five year program, or perhaps a ten year program. When such a plan is completed and presentecl, the Cu�mission will then l�ow what is confronting the cit� and will thus be in a�etter position to plan and provide for the future development of the city as a rvhole. T am sure the Planning �oard wi�7_ be very �lad to co-o:perate in mal�ing the studies above suggested and in workirg out the plan referred to, However, it is apparsnt �hat the study wil.l require the technical services of an experiencPd engineer specializing in such matters. The study should include a chart of thz entire city showing the present �aterr gas and sewpr mains, together with the prcpoaed extensions of thesE mains, to take care of the needs of the city during the next five ar ten years. And of course, tYza study should also show the extimated cost nf the proposed extansions and improi�ments so that the Commission could make tlie necessary financi�;'1 arrangements. Whi1e it will, of course, involve aome expense to employ a competent cngineer to make tha study above suggesated, it is the opinion of the �lanning Board that �his cost vd�l:l be saved many times over by proceedin� aacord3ng to a definite plazx. It is our belief that if improvements oP this kind are made without a definibe , s a + ! � � `� 50 (7it� Commission Y�ir�utes - Cont. Feb. 4, 1946 � Letter �� 2-J, 0. Houze Cont, plan, the ultimate cost to �he taxpayers is higher than it shauld be and there is no assiarance that �he citize ill ' 9 0 . ns w receive adequr�te and satisPactory serqice from the utilities. Respecti`ully submitted, (Signed) J, 0. Houze " Chairman City Planning Board ��##i��t"?��#�f . EDGEVVATER DRIVL ASSQCIATIOII . , of Cle arw:. ter, Flor ida February 2, 1946 The Clearwater City Commission `I`he Glaarwater Planning Board Clearweter, Florida. Gentlemen: This Association h�s noticed, with a great deal of interest, the post-war projects planned by your Board for the beautification of our cit�, and the betterment of conditions in general. Some of these plans are already maturing. We think this is a logical Lime to call to your attention a project wi�:ich we consider d£ utmost importance, and one that will be far-�eaching in the bene- fits it will produce. We refer to the building of an efficient sanitar� sewage system that will serve thE area nori;h of Stephensan Creek. i�Ve understand this sewer was at one tine planned, butA for same reason, abandoned. It is obvious thAt the l�ck of a sewage system in this area is an inconvenience, an:er.�ense, and a health hazard to the residents; it, atso,- deters �,rospectiva home builders from seeki:�g resident sitas in this area. We think you must agree that the building cf a setver v�ould do much to build up and irriprove this 3ection, and �ve ask that you most seriously and sarnestly con�ider including it 3n. your post-war plans. Vaurs very truly, EDG�WAT�,R DRIVFs ASSOC7.iiTIOPi of Clearwater, Florida � (Signed) Fredericlt N. Skinner Secretary FMS:VY �r� , , m�'�r` �lear�va te:r, E+'lflrida February lst, 1946 n�r. Frank Coolev City Tax Collector C'learwater, Florida. Dear s3r:- Z hereby make applicat3on for a bar license fqr tYxe sale of liquor �hn a new builcling that I am no�v erecting-at 447 �+tandalay on Clearwater Beach. I have already applied for a county license, my application has taeen approvs�3 by the State Beverage Depaxtment, and my county license has been issued to me . . Very truly yours, (`Signed� Pd, F. W}Zillock n ■a � . .��. . . . . . . `�- 6. City Commission �inutes - �ont. ''� Feb o 4, 19 45 Pinallas Area Council, Tnc. Boy 5couts oi' Amer3.ca St. i'�tersburg, Florida Jar�uary 81, 1946 1v1r. Augh Hendrix Gity �anager City of Clearwater, �'lorida Dear Mn �endrix: Our Executive Board has requested me to write you suggesting the namea of Messrs. John J. Eckhar�, H, H. Bsskin and R. R, nrcutt, of C1e arwai:er, to be designated as the Trustees for the Boy Scout Hut; built for the Boy Scounts of Cle arwater by Ntr: Donald Roebling. , Thanking you to pla�e this befnre the Clearwater �ity Commis� oners, I am with best personal wishes Sincerely, (Signed) 0. J. Cordray Scout Executive #r�ri��r�r� �7��-�i'i�� CERTIFICATE OF APPRAISAL BY THE APPRAISAI, COIVIN?iTTEE OF R�iE CLEARWATER BOARL OF REALTORS TY�e undersigned members pf the Ciearwater, Board of Realtors Appraisal Committee hereby certify 'thaL they have personally in�pected £he property listed belotiv -and described as follo�vs: , The pr•ope; rty known as the "CYty Park�` vJith frontage of One HurLl red Seventy f'eet (170�} on the west side of Idor-th Fort �rrison Avenue; Two Hundred Six feet (206'} on the south side of Seminole Street; Ona Hundred Seventy feet (`170i,} on the east side of North usceola Aee. and 'P�vo xundred Six feet (206�) on the south line of said pra� rty, in the C�tg of �learc�atar, F1ori�a. �`hat in their ppinion the fair cash market �alue of the above property as of �Tanuary 29th, 1946 is �22,950.00. That the,q �ave no present or contsmplated future interest in said property and that in their minion the fair cash market vaZue of the 7a nd is as set £orth above. The above appraisal is made vrith the assu mption that the property is free and clear of al1 encumbrances whatsaever and cover for the real estate only. This appxaisal is made with the understanding and is acceptable on tho condition that either memk�6r making it shall be ca:�_led upon to give any infoxmation rel�rt- in� to it in any proceedings of lav� or otherv�ise. IN WIT'�1ESS Vr'HEREOF, we have hereunto afiixed our hands ana seals this 29th day of January 1946. Vilitnesses: (Signed; Nildred �. Moore Paul F'. r�andolph (SEAL} (signeda Julis B. We'11s L. P.. Capes CSEAL) � . . � �t�7 ��7�T��7t7(7tYf�� . � . ORDINANCE N0. 517 AYd ORDSNATIGE A14ENDING ORDII�TANCE N0. 421-A �:-�' OF THE CITL' UF QLEARWA,TER P�ZTAINING TO R�GUTA TION OF' TIiE SAI,E Qb' ALCOIiOLIC LIqJJ OR. BE IT ORDATNED BY Ti-.'r, CITY CAA'1MISSION Qb'' TH�, CITY Ob' GL�F►R,WATER, E'LOTiIlld►.: That Section 11 of 0rciina�ce No. �21-�1 adapted by the City Commissiota of the Ci�;� - M 0 . : ,. � . . . .. . . � .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. ' . . . �i\ . . . � � . �. � i 7. Ci�y Commi3aion Minutas - Cont. Febd 4, 1946' Ordinance �517-Cont. oi' Clearwater on July 19th, 1�37, be and i� is hereb� amended by establishing Zone 2 as set fort2� in said ordinancE to rea� as fo7.lovrs: Zbne 2. Con�isting of all territory on C'learvrat er Beach Tsland bounded b� Clearwatex Street on the nort-h and First Street on the sou�th. A11 ordinances ancl �arts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealad. This ordinance sha11 take Effect immediately upon its passage and adoption by the City Commission of the City of Clearv�ater. �i��#��r��# F'lorida PowEr Corporation Florida Power Buileing St. Petersburg 1, Florida January 31, 1946 Nr. Ralph Richards Bank o£ Clearwa}ter Buil�ing Clearwater, Florida �r Mr. Richards: 41Te refer to �r. Fenderson�s letter to qou under �ate of January 25th eon- cerning frnnchise tax information to be furnished you. In this connection, plesse be advised that the am�ur_t oi franchise t�x paid to the,City oi' Clear- water by the company during the year 1� 5 totalTed �10,386.72. The tax was based an 30 of the gross revenue received from all electxic service sold with- in the corporate limits of the CitS oF Clear�rater. Under the proposed ap franchise tax on gross revenue, the tax pays�ent would be approximately y�13,850, based on I945 revenue, or a 33-]./3% increase. We also give the following information ralative to costs for �he Citg's electric renuire�rients purchased during the year 1545: Averagz I�MIi Amount Rate Item of Service Consumntion Billed per Ii4YH Street Lighting & Miscel]_aneous Service 387,576 �9,729,92 2.51�' Water Pumping and Sewage Disposal 1,057,1'58 13,396.83 1,27� City Ha7�1 8,29� �92.28 4.73 Total 1,453,032 �23.519.03 Z.62 Based on present fuel oil costs of y�1.30 per barrel.,,. and assuming th6 same AWH consumption, the biliing will be approxi�ately �p710 lsss than the above reflectin� an average rate of 1.57¢ for a11 uses. It is also prop�sed, in the ne�v contract, that the consuxnption of tY�e city hall be consolidate with oth� misceilaneous uses and billed at �he contraat rate, in lieu of the presen.t regular commercial rate now applicable for this service. This v��ill also re- flect a slight saving. � If we can furnish you wiih any additional inforxuation in conr.ection w3th the above, please advise� Very truly yours, FLORIDA POWER COFi' �i ATION (Signedi R. C. Pourtless RliP:ep � 0 �