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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 2, 1953
The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, November 2, 1953, at 1:30 P.M. with the ~ollo~ng members present:
Herbert M. Brown
W. E. Crown, Jr.
Jack Russell
John We Bates
W. E. Strang, Jr.*
*Absent at first of meeting.
Also present were:
Mayor-Commissioner
C omrnis si oner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
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Chas. M. Phillips
G. T. McClamma
S. Lickton
City Manager
City Attorney
Chie~ of Police
City Engineer
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The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The invocation was given by
Dr. H. W. Blackburn, of the First Methodist Church, Clearwater. Commissioner
Bates moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 19th and the special
meeting of October 26th be approved in accordance with the copies furnished each
member in writing, subject to any corrections Commissioner Strang might have to
make. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that at a meeting of the Florida Sewage and Waterworks
Operators Association in Miami last month, the L. K. Scott Memorial Awand tropny
had been presented to Mr. D. J. Raye, Superintendent of the Clearwater Disposal
Plant, for the following reasons:
1. For his outstanding service in having performed his duties as President
of the Association for the year 1952-1953.
2. For his activities and continued support of the Hillsborough-Pinellas
Regional Short Course.
3. Discharging his present duties as a member of the Board of Examiners and
the Educational Training Committee of the AssociAtion.
Commissioner Strang came in at this time -- 1:43 P.M.
The City Manager reported that seven bids had been received for Fire Department
uniforms, each bid covering 16 dozen shirts and 10 gray twill trousers. The bids
were opened and read as follows:
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Martin Uniform Co., Tampa
Fremac Co., Clearwater
Jax Apron & Uniform Co., Jacksonville
McCain Uniform Co., Birmingham
J. C. Penney Co., Clearwater
Plymouth Rock Shirt Co., New York
Kaley Shirts, Inc., Biscoe, N. Car.
$707.00
731.00
607.50
621.00
605.80
~gO.OO shirts only
654..40
Commissioner Crown moved that the low bid of J. C. Penney Company for $605.80
be approved subject to the recommendation of the City Manager after inquiring
into the specifications, etc. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and
carried unanimously.
It was reported by the City Manager that the stock of concrete pipe used by
the Public Service Department was low; therefore, he had advertised ~or bids for
100 lineal feet of 15 inch pipe, 200 feet of 18 inch pipe and 100 feet of 12 inch
pipe. The bids were read as follows:
Sherman Concrete Co., Tampa
Tri-State Culvert & Mfg. Co., Tampa
Pinellas Lumber Co., Clearwater
!!!. (metal)
$1,038.00
54-5.00
655.50
Cornmissioner Crown moved that the bids be accepted and referred to the City Manager
~or his recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried
unanimously.
In regard to the bids on the brass products for the Water Department, the
City Manager reported that it was a stock item and it was advertised in order to
secure a favorable discount. The bids were read as follows:
Burt Low Supply Co., Tampa
Davis Meter & Supply Co.
Farnham Brass Works, Cleveland, Ohio
Hayes Mfg. Co., Erie, Pa.
Mueller Co., Decatur Ill.
A. Y. McDonald Co., DUbuque, Iowa
$2,200.25
2,015.75
1,983.00
2,015.75
2,015.75
2,049.00
Commissioner Bates moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager for recom-
mendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously_
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 2, 1953
The City Manager reported that five bids had been received for constructing
paving and curb for a street from Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard to the Skycrest Sewage
Disposal Plant. The bids were read as follows:
w. H. Armston Co.) Dunedin
E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater
Cone Bros. Contr. Co. Tampa
Campbell Paving Co., Clearwater
Burton Walker Constr. Co., Clearwater
$5,754.00
4,937.00
6,031.00
6,287.00
5,all.00
Commissioner Strang moved that these bids be referred to the City Manager to check
the specifications and bring the recommendation to the next meeting. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
Con~iRsioner Crown in~uired if the Mandalay project was progressing fast
enough to meet the dead line of the contract. Commissioner Bates was of the
opinion that the work could be speeded up by using another drag line. The Mayor
said he joined Mr. Bates in feeling the work could be speeded up and would suggest
appointing a Committee of Commissioner Bates and himself to contact the contractor
to see if the work could be expedited. By consent, this was done.
The City Manager reported that one bid had been received for one ton of
regular nine point postcard stock. The bid was read as follows:
Graham Jones Paper Co., Tampa $la.~5 per C.' Total: $369.00
Commissioner Strang moved that the bid of $369.00 of Graham Jones Paper Company
be accepted for one ton of postcard stock. Motion was seconded by Commismoner
Bates and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced the continuation of the Public Hearing on the construction
of sanitary sewer, a 30 foot pavement and curbs on Franklin Street from Myrtle to
Prospect and a 30 foot pavement and curbs on Pierce Street from Myrtle to Prospect
Avenue. The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. Harry Shepard, owner of Block 10,
Aiken Subdivision (on the south side of Franklin Street), withdrawing his objection
to the project on the understanding that the work will not proceed until about
March 1st of 1954. Commissioner Strang reported for the Committee that they had
talked with Mr. Shepard, Mr. Frank Tack and Mr. Alan J. Jerome (who own over 50%
of the property concerned in the project) and they would like to hRve the project
approved now but to delay advertising for bids until February and start the work
in March. The Mayor inquired of the audience if there were any objections to the
project but there were none. Having heard no valid objections, Commissioner B~tes
moved that the Commission approve the project to install the sanitary sewer on
Franklin Street from Myrtle to Prospect and to pave Pierce Street and Franklin
Street from Myrtle to Prospect; that the property be assessed accordingly for the
improvements with the understanding that this project will be approved now but that
work will not be started until immediately after the rush part of the tourist
season. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Manager stated that a petition signe~lfifty property owners in
Grandview Terrace had been received requesting storm sewer to take care of the
area on Casler Avenue and adjacent streets where the water stands after heavy
rains. He reported that the City had been able to secure an easement from Mr.
John Batstone to put the sewer through his property, Lot 108. The City Engineer
estimated the project would cost $3,500.00 including $532.00 for the resurracing.
The City ~anager reported that a preliminary hearing was held and that the majority
of property owners were in favor of the project but they wondered if they would
have to pay the cost or the resurfacing too. Mr. A. D. Finch appeared before the
Commission to object to the project as set out in the proposal. It was his opinion
that the project should have included additional territory which would be directly
affected by the proposed sewer. Commissioner Strang mentioned it would be well to
install curbs at the same time. The Mayor suggested that the City Engineer be
instructed to draw up a more complete project including curbs and estimates on a
front foot basis. By consent, it was agreed to set up another preliminary hearing,
and if that is favorable, to advertise a Public Hearing.
The City Manager reported that there had been a petition from property owners
on Coronado Drive to extend the sanitary sewer south from the end of the existing
line on Coronado Drive. The City Engineer stated that this particular area could
not be served without installing some kind of a lift station. He said the problem
was whether to expand the project to include the entire south end of the island
and install a pumping station at the cost of $30)000.00 or install a temporary
station at a cost of $6,000.00 which could be taken out and used in some other
place later. After some discussion, Commissioner Strang suggested that a survey
be made of how many lots there are on the Beach and figures prepared by the City
Engineer for a completely separate system for the Beach. By consent, the Commission
approved the City Engineer's suggestion roifa temporary solution and the City Manager
stated that a preliminary hearing would be called to present plans and a cost
estimate to the property owners. Commissioner Crown suggested that the City Manager
point out to the affected property owners that in the event that the City should
install later a complete system covering the Beach, their properties would not be
immune from additional assessments.
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memo to the Mayor and the Commissioners on the results of preliminary hearings
showing who the objectors are, the proponents, and the reason for the hearing being
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CITY COMMISsr ON MEETING
November 2, 195.3
Mr. Earl S. Ward, Jr., appeared before the Commission on behalf of Mrs. Nona B.
Sharp, requesting that the City sell to Mrs. Sharp the south fifteen feet of that
part of Seminole Park property lying west of Osceola and south or Seminole Street
to permit access to a garage which she proposes to build on her property lying
immediately south of this area. Upon being asked for his opinion, the City Attorney
said that since Mrs. Sharp already has two ways of access to her property, it would
not be considered a way of necessity and if the City should sell a part of park
property for private use, the action of the City would be difficult to defend in
Court. By consent, the Corrunissiol1 took the matter under advisement to see what can
be worked out.
The City Manager requested a Committee from the Commission or the entire
Commission to make a final inspection of the Skycrest Sewage Treatment Plant. By
consent, it was agreed the entire Commission would go and the time was set for
Tuesday, November 10th, at 3:00 P.M.
The Mayor reported that he had received a number of complaints over holes in
the roads in the Skye rest area and suggested asking the Manager and the Engineer
to check the problem over from an engineering standpoint and see what the solution
is. Commissioner Bates moved that the City Manager and the City Engineer make an
inspection of this situation and report back to the Commission on some course or
action (could be a combination of temporary and permanent) so we will know where
we are going. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unan1~ously.
In regard to the Stevenson Creek submerged land project, the City Attorney
reported that the Internal Improvement Board had conducted a sale of submerged
land rights and the City is to purchase the land; the sale is not consummated yet
but the title is now protected so that the Commission could advertise the property
as available for sale by sealed proposals. He called attention to the fact that
the bond held by the City for a bona fide bid from Billet and Williams runs out at
the end of this year. The Mayor suggested that the Engineer be directed to
prepare plans and specifications of the City's requirements for developing the
property. The City Manager said there are two or three plans already available.
By consent, the Commission is to meet at an executive session on Thursday noon to
look at the plans, the matter to be on the agenda for formal approval at the next
meeting.
Regarding the parking meters in the parking lot on North Osceola Avenue,
the City Manager reported that the City is now receiving from $25.00 to $30.00 per
week from the meters which are now installed in just the east half of tn~ lot and
requested instructions as to whether the Commission wished to have meters installed
in the other half of the lot. Commissioner Russell moved that the meters be
installed on the remainder of the lot. The motion died for want of a second.
Commissioner Bates moved that parking meters be installed in the remaining part of
that lot, subject to the approval of the Merchants Association. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Strang. Upon the vote being taken) Commissioners Bates, Strang 0
Crown and Brown voted "Aye". Commissioner Russell voted "No". Motion carried.
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The City J.'!anager reported that he had received a request to finish the side-
walk on Seminole Street from Myrtle Avenue to Garden Avenue. He said the City
would have to secure right-or-way for part of the project but thought it might be
possible to trade right-of-way for the sidewalk assessment if the Commission desired.
Colonel J. M. Ranck addressed the Commission a s a representative of the Country Club
Estates Association and presented a petition signed by fifty-six persons requesting
the project to eliminate the hazard for children walking in the street to North
Ward School. Commissioner Russell moved that the City Manager bring in a work
order to cover the cost of the sidewalk on Seminole from Myrtle Avenue to Garden
Avenue. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously.
During the discussion, it was suggested that the sidewalk be completed on
Greenwood from Palm Bluff to ~J.arshall Street. The Engineer reported that the plans
were complete for that project but that the Public Hearing had not been held. The
Mayor suggested that both projects, if approved at a Public Hearing, be advertised
for bids as one job.
The City Manager presented a work order to cover cost of rebuilding the side-
walk on North Osceola Avenue from the Parking Lot in Coachman Park south to property
owned by the Gulf Oil Company. He explained that this was located in front of City
property formerly leased by Hertz Driv-Ur-Self Service and he would like to take
out the driveway there and replace the bad sidewalk at the same time. H~ estimated
the cost at approximately $300.00. COI~issioner Crown moved that the work order
be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimoUSly.
The City Attorney presented a Resolution wherein the City of Clearwater will
endorse the aims and purposes of the Pine lIas First Association in supporting the
construction of a third bridgei a toll bridge, across Tampa Bay between Hillsborough
and Pinellas County. The Reso ution also endorses the completion of the network of
secondary roads including Alternate Route 19 as planned by the Board of Commissioners
of Pine lIas County; further that the City would appoint one or more of its members
to work with the Pine lIas First. Association in a program of public education. The
Resolution carries the provision that the City shall not be financially obligated
or pledge or mitigate the City's right to receive funds assessed and collected
under Section 343.17, Florida Statutes. The Mayor suggested that an amendment be
added after Alternate Route 19 "and Myrtle Avenue connection between Dunedin and
Belleair through Clearwater". Commissioner Strang moved that this Resolution be
passed and adopted with that amendment of Myrtle Avenue as of this date. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
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CITY C~ISSION MEETING
November 2, 1953
The City Manager recommended the installation of two ~as main extensions which
would be tie-in lines, the one being in the easement for Rainbow Drive at a cost
of $335.00 and the other between Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Arcturus at an estimated
cost of $355.00. Commissioner Strang moved that these utility improvements be
approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Bates commented that the amount of money being spent on extensions
to the utility system is becomine a very serious item. He was of the opinion that
the City is apparently at the stage where the expansion of utility improvements
cannot very handily be taken out of revenue comin~ in -- a capital item in any
event. He thought it was all part of the same problem of doing something about
the sewers, the water system, etc.
The City ~anager requested that the Mayor appoint a Committee to work with
him on the proposed extension of the City's high pressure line. The Mayor
appointed Commissioners Strang and Bates to work on this Committee.
The City Manager presented a Resolution to have twenty property owners
cIe;}n their lots of wI3eds and underbrush. Commissioner Strang moved that 'che
Resolution be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried
unanimously.
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The Mayor announced that the Real EstAte Committee had another report to
make on the property adjacent to the Belmont IlaygrOUnd which the City wished
to purchase. (Tract A, Re-Sub. of Jones Sub. Commissioner Bates reported
for the Committee that a counter-proposal of 2,000.00 for the tract had been
accepted by the owner, Mrs. Ella Sams, and that the Committee's report was
that this tract can be purchased at a satisfactory price. The Mayor and the
City Manager recommended the purchase of the land. Commissioner Crown moved
that the property described as Tract A, Jones Re-Sub. be purchased at a price of
$2,000.00 net from Mrs. Ella Sams subject to the City Attorney's approval of the
title. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Crown moved that a work order be approved not to exceed $200.00
to place this property (Tract A, Re-Sub. of Jones Sub.) insofar as possible in
a usable condition as a parking lot. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates
and carried unanimously.
The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. Albert P. Rogers offering to the
City the rubble resulting from the proposed demolition of the old Mandalay
Hotel building, the City to remove all such material within two months after
completion of demolition. The City Engineer estim~ted there would be from
2,000 to 3,000 cubic yards of broken concrete that would cost $15,000.00 to
move and place as groin on the south end of the island adjacent to property of
Mr. W. D. Owens. The Mayor asked Mr. E. H. Holcomb, Jr., who was in the audience
for an estimate of what it would cost to haul it. Mr. Holcomb estimated it
would cost $10.00 a load on an estimate of 2500 cubic yards or approximately
$12,000.00 for the job. Mr. Owens said he would be opposed to using the rubble
as he thought it would be more expensive than the groins originally planned.
Commissioner Russell moved that the Commission receive this letter from Mr.
Rogers concerning the concrete from the old Mandalay Hotel and the Mayor appoint
a Committee to check into this immediately and find out what we want to do about
it so these people can be told yes or no; the Committee to report back to the
Commission on their findings. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and
carried unanimously. The Mayor appointed Commissioners Bates and Strang to
serve on this Committee.
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The City Attorney read the amended proposal of Messrs. Smith and Coon on
the swimming pool project. He also read the amended proposal of Messrs. Kleinman
and McKernan. These proposals are set forth in the following pages of these
minutes and by reference are made a part hereof. The Manager reported that
drawings accompanied the Kleinmann and McKernan proposal. The Mayor suggested
that both o~ these proposals be considered by the Commission at an executive
session and a special meeting be called next Monday if necessary. The other
members of the Commission approved the Mayor's suggestion.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting
was adjourned at ~:55 P.M.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 2, 1953
October )0, 1953
MayorwCommissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: W. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell
w. E. Strang, Jr., John W. Bates
Gentlemen:
The Regular Meeting or the City Commission will be held in the City Hall Audi~or1um
on Monday, November 2, 1953, at 1:30 p.m. Items listed on the attached agenda will
be discussed at this time.
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Enclosure
Very. truly yours,
fS/ F. C. Middleton
City Manager
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Agenda - City Commission Meeting of November 2, 1953
City Hall Auditorium
1: 30 p.m. .
1. Invocation, Rev. H. W. Blackburn, First Methodist Church.
2. Approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 19, and the Special
Meeting of October 26, 1953.
3. Opening of bids for:
A. Fire Department Uniforms
B. Concrete Storm Sewer Pipe.
C. Water Works Brass Products.
D. Paving Street to Skycrest Sewage Plant.
E. Post Card Stock, Utility Department.
4. Continuation of Public Hearing with reference to paving and sanitary sewer
on Franklin St. and Pierce St. between Prospect and Myrtle Avenues.
5. Discussion of Storm Sewer Project in Grandview Terrace Subdivision.
6. Discussion of Sanitary Sewer on Coronado Drive, Clearwater Beach.
7. Commission's consideration of:
A. Proposal of Mrs. Nona B. Sharp to purchase 15' right of way, joining her
property, through Seminole Park.
B. Request for Committee of Commission to make final inspection of Skycrest
Sewage Treatment Plant.
C. Work Order to cover repairs on Skycrest Streets.
D. Report on Stevensons Creek Project.
E. Parking Meters for Parking Lot on North Osceola Avenue.
F. Sidewalk from Myrtle Avenue to ACL Railroad on Seminole St.
G. Work Order to cover cost of sidewalk on Osceola Avenue from Parking Lot,
south to Gulf Station.
H. Resolution for PINELLAS FIRST ASSOCIATION.
I. Letter from Albert P. Rogers concerning concrete from old Mandalay Hotel.
J. Proposals and bids for development of City Owned Property North of the
Pier on Clearwater Beach.
8. Utility Improvements.
9. Lot Mowing Applications.
10. Any item not on the agenda \rill be considered with the consent of the Commission
Adjournment
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October 28th, 1953
Mr. Francis Middleton
City Manager
City of Clearwater
Dear Mr. Middleton:
This is to advise you that I am withdrawing my objections to the proposed
improvements of Franklin Street. It is my understanding that the work will no~
proceed until about March 1st of 1954.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
75/ H. W. Shepard
67 Kipling Plaza
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PETITION
We the undersigned residents of Country Club Estates petition the Clearwater
city commissioners to provide sidewalk facilities on Seminole St., between
Myrtle and Garden Aves. to eliminate a very dangerous hazard for school children
walking to North Ward Elementary School:
Signed by sixty-seven persons
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 2, 1953
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Pinellas County have set up
a long range intra-county highway construction program to be financed by the
County's share of revenues from the State Gasoline Tax, and
WHEREAS, this program includes and should include several vitally needed
arterial and farm-to-market roads, including Alternate Nineteen, Highway #590 from
Highland Avenue in Clearwater, Florida, to Safety Harbor, Florida, Grand Avenue
from Druid Road to bunset Point Road, and the Myrtle Avenue link between Dunedin
and Belleair, Florida, and
WHEREAS, increasing traffic between Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties has
reached such proportions as to make mandatory, at the earliest possible mement,
the construction o~ a new bridge acro~s Tampa Bay, and
WHEREAS, engineering studies of such a new bridge indicate the project could
be financed entirely by tolls, and
WHEREAS, the widening of any existing bridge facility between the two counties
could not be financed by tolls inasmuch as such facilities are now toll-free, thus
requiring either project to be financed by the impounding or pledging of the State
Gasoline Tax revenues now going to both counties, and
~~EREAS, a group of citizens o~ Pinellas County has been formed to support
the third bridge, financed by tolls, as well as the speedy completion of the
secondary road program designed by the Board of Commissioners of Pinellas County,
such citizens' organization known as "PINELLAS FIRST ASSOCIATION.tt
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
in session duly and regularly assembled as ~ollows:
1. That the City of Clearwuter does hereby go on record as endorsing the
aims and purposes of the PINELLAS FIRST ASSOCIATION in supporting the construction
of a toll bridge across Tampa Bay at such location as may be deemed advisable by
competent engineers employed by the Road Department of the State of Florida.
2. That the City of Clearwater pledges its support to the proposed third
bridge between Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties as well as the completion of the
network of secondary roads as planned by the Board of Commissioners of Pinellas
County.
3. That the City of Clearwater appoints one or more of its members to
work with the PINEL LAS FIRST ASSOCIATION in the promotion of the Association's
program of Public Education and the enlistment of countywide public support and
to assist, as far as possible, in the financing of such a program; provided,
however, that this Resolution shall not pledge nor mitigate the City's right to
receive funds assessed and collected under Section 343.17, Florida Statutes, and
shall not otherwise financially obligate the City in any manner whatsoever.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of November A. D. 1953.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
. Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS: 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 andlor underbrush, and that after ten (10) days notice and failure of the
owner thereof to do so, the City 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,
Florida, 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 owners thereof to do so and that upon failure to comply with said
notice, the City shall perform such cleaning and charge the costs thereof against
the respective properties in accordance with Section 12g of the Charter of the
City of Clearwater, as amended.
NAIJIE DESCRIPTION COST
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Shirley Odom Heebe Lots 2 and 3, Block 9 $4.00 ea.
1005 Monroe St. Manda1ay
Gretna, La.
Pauline D'Azzo Lot 4, Block 9 4.00
1002 S. Oregon St. Mandalay
Tampa, Florida S~ of Lot 25
Edward P. Lewis 5.00
.3070 Summer Ave. Glenwood Sub.
Memphis, Tenn. Lot 26
William F. Graeske 5.00
Box 46 Glenwood
Largo, Florida
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Emil A. Vogel
Pine Acres Motel
Largo, Florida
Ralph A. Derragon
239 Gateway
Pontiac, Mich.
A. & W. Glads
Drawer 351
Ft. Myers, Florida
Karl G. Trick
ao Grant Ave.
White Plains, N.Y.
A. & W. Glads
Drawer 351
Ft. Myers, it'lorida
Alley, Rehbaum, Capes
415 Cleveland St.
Clearwater, Florida
George W. Carr
122 W. 35th. St.
Erie, Pa.
Ralph Anderson
224 W. lOath St.
Chicago 28, Ill.
William McCleary Harper
512 Franklin
Clearwater, Florida
Oscar Siebers
1417 S. 5ath St.
West Allis, Wis.
George L. Garrison
3623 W. Willow
Lansing 15, Mich.
Peter P. Zigmunt
4653 Milwaukee
Chicago 30, Ill.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
this 2nd day of November, A.D. 1953.
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November 2, 1953
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DESCRIPTION
Lot 27
Glenwood
Albert N. Ball
1605 N. Gilbert
Danville, Ill.
Augustin Kempf
1660 Harvard St.
C~earwater, Florida
Anthony G. Milan
212 W. 12th St.
Metropolis, Ill.
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Lot 1, Block C, Unit 3
Skycrest
Lot 2, Block C, Unit 3
Skycrest
Lots 1 and 2, Block D,
Unit 2, Skycrest
Lot 10, Block C, Unit 5
Skycrest
Lot 1, Block il, Unit 7
Skycrest
Lot 5, Block D, Unit 7
Skycrest
Lots 2, 3 and 4, Block C,
Unit 7, Skycrest
Lot 12, Block C, Unit 7
Skycrest
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
Sunburst Court Sub.
Lot 9, Block I, Unit 7
Skycrest
Lots 1 and 2, Block F,
Unit 7, Skycrest
Lot 1, Block C, Unit 4
Skycrest
Lots 9, 10 and 11, Block C
Mount Orange Sub.
Lot 7, Block B, Unit B
Skycrest
Lot 8, Block B, Unit B
Skycrest
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
/s/ H. G~ Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
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MANDALAY SHORES, INC.
Clearwater, Florida
The Honorable Herbert M. Brown
Mayor, City of Clearwater
Florida
October 17, 1953
Dear Mayor Brown:
Knowing that the'City is in need of concrete rubble for the construction
of jetties to protect our beaches from erosion, we are happy to assist you in this
need by offering to you the rubble resulting from the contemplated demolition of
the old Mandalay Hotel building.
If we demolish the present structure to the ground level we offer the rubble
to the City in sizes suitable for truck loading if the City ;ill remove all such
demolished material. It is understood that the removal will proceed with the
demolition and will continue until the site is cleared, not to exceed two months
after completion of demolition.
It is understood that the owners will bear the cost of demolition and that
the City will bear the cost of loaaing and removal as set forth above.
Yours very truly,
MANDALAY SHORES, INC.
By /s/ Albert P. Rogers
President
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 2, 1953
THE
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The City Commission
City of Clearwat~r
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
This will submit our second bid to lease Lots 3 and 4 of Clearwater Beach (Chamber
of Commerce Building Plot) and erect thereon a swimming pool and other buildings
as well as renovate the present structure as follows:
1. We propose to lease for a period of 20 years with a 15 year renewal option
at an annual minimum guarantee rental of $5,000 to tpe City with the following per-
centages of gross:
(a) The City will receive 10% of the gross revenue derived from the operation
of all facilities on the above plot, or
(b) If the City elects, it will receive 5% of the gross on the operation of
the snack bar and other facilities and 15% of the gross received from the
swinuning pool.
Thus the City may elect as above outlined which percentage of gross it chooses
and will be assured a $5,000 minimum annual rental.
2. We propose to erect on the said plot and renovate the present structure a
swimming pool and other facilities according to the plot plan hereto attached and
made a part by reference. The swimming pool will be a standard AAU pool and we
shall maintain the same with competent personnel in such a manner as to reflect
great credit to the City of Clearwater. All facilities will be maintained in a
sanitary condition and we shall keep them open between the hours of 10 a.m. and
10 p.m. daily.
3. We propose to spend a m~n~mum of $70,000 on the renovation program and
the construction of the swimming pool and other facilities according to the plot
plan.
4. We shall be guided by the instructions received from the City Commission
and engineers as to the location and level of the swimming pool.
5. We hope that the City will give us a ten year guarantee that the property
located south of the Pier will not be le~sed for a similar purpose.
6. If our bid is accepted we propose to commence construction immediately.
7. The financial statement submitted with our first bid is made a part of
this bid by reference.
Fred Kleinmann and G. T. McKernan
d/b/a The Pier
by /s/ G. T. McKernan
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Mr. Francis C. Middleton
City Manager
P. o. Box 1348
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mr. Middleton:
Clearwater, Florida
Nov. 2, 1953
Pursuant to your recent request and the action of the City Commission at its
meeting held October 26, 1953, the undersigned, Amos G. Smith and William L. Coon,
submit the following supplement and amendment to their previous proposals or bids
as lessees for the swimming pool and area on Clearwater Beach.
This proposal supplements and amends, where there is a difference, the written
proposals previously made by us to the City.
We feel that our previous proposals cover all essential items requested in
your request for bids, and wish to point out that in our written proposal of
October 1, 1953, we indicated that we are willing to pay all regularly assessed
and levied State, County and City real estate and personal property taxes against
this property, provided the same are uniform with that of other property in the
general area.
We again wish to emphasize that in connection with this facility we will have
available at all times personnel who are trained in first aid, and will maintain
a first aid room on our premises, fully equipped to render first aid service to
the general public, all at no expense either to individuals or to the City. These
facilities will be in a separate room which will be maintained for this purpose
only, and we will welcome the cooperation of the City Police or Fire ~epartment, or
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of the American Red Cross or other similar agencies in connection with maintaining
this service. As a ~urther attraction we agree to build and provide a pool
separate from the main pool to be designed to accommodate small children. We
feel that this pool will further serve the interest of the general public, and in
constructing it we will give due consideration to the recommendations and suggestions
of local civic clubs. the Red Cross, and parent organizations.
As indicated in our proposal of October 1, 1953, in order that we can make the
necessary investment to construct these facilities we reel we should have a lease
witn the City for.a period or twenty-five (25) years, with an option of renewal
of fifteen (15) years.
We have given serious consideration to the amount or revenue or rent 'to be
paid the City in an effort to submit a proposal which will provide the absolute
maximum to the City chat can be realized by conscientious operators with safety
to themselves and to the City. With this in mind we submit the following percentages
which we are willing to pay the City as rental on the gross sales or gross business
done in connection with the classifications hereinafter set out on said premises,
either by ourselves or by any permitted sublessees. In considering the percentages
to be paid we have listed them under calmnns entitled "A", ~B" and "C". Column "A~
covers volumes of business done for each classification indicated up to $50,000.00
per year; column "B" covers the same for volumes of' business done in excess of
'50,000.00 and not e~ceeding $100,000.00 per years and column "C" covers the same
for volumes of business done in excess of' $100,000.00 in each year. In the event
some business item or service not initially contemplated is permitted and done on
these premises in the future, it is suggested that they be classified along with
the items hereinaf'ter set out which most closely resembles it. T he items,
together with the percentages under each classi~ication, are as follows:
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Food ~ 7J ~
Soft Drinks l~
Confections 6;& ~~
Dairy Products 6% 7l%
Pool Admissions l~ 12 14~
Bath House Admissions 20% 25% 30~
Mercantile 6% 7% 8%
Beach Equipment Rental 8% 10% 15%
We guaranty to the City that in no event shall the total rental due from us '
to the City be less than the sum of' $5,200.00 per year.
We sincerely hope that you will approve of our proposal, and if you do we assure
you that every effort will be made to make this establishment a place where residents
of Clearwater and visitors alike will find courtesy, friendliness and the sincere
desire to serve.
Very truly yours,
/s! Amos G. Smith
Is! William L. Coon
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PETITION
Gentlemen:
We, the underSigned. request that the matter of city sewerage. to service
that part of Clearwater Beach Island south o~ where the city sewerage now ends,
be put on the Agenda ror immediate discussion.
~ss~ W. E. Crown
,. I, Mary D. Cro'Wll
Is/. Fred P. Dursch, Sea Cove
Is/. H. H. Burnham, Skyranch
/s/ Roslyn Coil, Sea Gem
/s/ Mrs. Frank Neverkla, Gulf Shores
/s/ Beverly Bicksler, Bay Lawn
/s/ ~s. J. F. Keen. Sunnyside Apts.
/s/ H. G. Wiley, Sr., Southwind Apt.
Zs/ John Sterba, ~ber Tides, 420 Hamden ~ive
/s/ George J. Motter, 312 Coronado & 316 Coronado
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 2, 1953
PETITION
To The Honorable City Commission
of the City of Clearwater, Florida
We, the undersigned, are property owners and tax payers, living in and around
the Grand View Terrace Subdivision, a subdivision within the corporate limits ot
the City of Clearwater, Florida.
The purpose of this petition is to make known to you the deplorable state
and the complete lack of any drainage system in the area of said subdivision, and
we would show that the present conditions, with water standing for days after each
rain, on Casler Street, and other streets within said subdivision are detrimental
to the health and welfare of the residents of this area, as well as being detrimental
to all the property located in said area.
Therefore, we request that this Honorable Commission take immediate steps to
releave and remedy the present drainage conditions existing as above set forth.
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ADDRESS:
216 Cassler St.
211 Baker Blvd.
1659 Ridgewood St.
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226 Casler Ave.
301 Casler Ave.
305 Baker Blvd.
411 Baker Blvd.
417 Baker Blvd.
412 Casler Ave.
511 Casler Ave.
505 Casler Ave.
409 Casler Ave.
400 Casler Ave.
1640 Ridgewood
404 Richards
415 Richards
504 Richards
508 Richards
304 Richards Ave.
227 Hobart
300 Richards
226 Richards
225 Richards
1634 Drew St.
Richards & Ridgewood, also lot on Casler
315 Casler Ave.
1639 Ridgewood St.
401 Hobart
404 Baker
305 Casler Ave.
306 Casler Ave.
302 Casler
1645 Ridgewood St.
200 Richards St.
645 Chestnut St.
J. Walter Dixon
E. H. Watson
Kenneth A. Harvey
P. H. Porcheron
Henry W. Fischer
Laida G. Fonda
Paul Stopenhagen
C. Walter Horn
E. J. Wilson
I. C. Valery
Hans Heinrich
John H. Trurn
Kathryn Harpham
Naaman Jackson
L. T. Gregory
Mrs. Geo. E. W. Hardy, 3rd
Mrs. J. R. Burke
Mrs. Roger O. Bouchard
Mrs. Herbert Grice
Walter A. Kramer
Harry G. Aldrich
John Rutter
Mrs. Fred L. Foster
Lesley G. Wade
Mrs. A. M. Faxon
Henry E. Lowe
Dorothy G. Meyer
A. Craig Boyd
Geo. E. Cage
A. A. Hungerford
Michael L. Colliton
F. W. Brown
J. W. Rogers
Mrs. C. L. Davenport
Michael J. Tsacrios
John K. Batstone
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CITY CONINiISSION MEETING
November 2, 1953
The Gity Commiss3on of the City of C1.earwater met in regular session at CiGy
Ha11, Monday, Navember 2', 1953, at 1:30 P.M, with the fpllowing members present;
Herbert M. Brown
W. E. Crown, Jr.
Jack Russell
John W. Bates
W. E. Strang, Jr.�
Mayor�Commissioner
Commissinner
Commission2r
C orr�i s s ioner
Commissioner
�Absent at first of ineeting. Came in later.
Also present were:
E. C. Middleton
Chas. M. Phillips
G. T. MeClamma
S. Lickton
City I�anager
City Attorney
Chief of Police
City Engineer
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The invocation was given by
Dr. H. W. Blackburn, of the First Methodist Church, Clearwater. Commissioner
Bates moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 19th and the special
meeting o.f 0etober 26th be approveti in accordance with ';,he copies furnished each
membPr in writing, subject to any corrections Commissioner Strang might have to
make, i�lotion was seconded by Gommissioner Crown and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that at a meeting of the Florida Sewage and Waterworks
Operators Association in Miami last month, the L. H. Scott IYIemorial Awa�d trophy
had been presented to Mr. D. J. Raye, Superintendent o£ the Clearwater Disposal
Plant, for the following reasons:
1.. For his outstanding serviae in having performed his duties as President
of tne Association for the year 1952-1953.
2. For his activities and continued support of the Hillsborou�h-Pinellas
Regional Shor.t Course.
3, Discharging his pres�nt duties as a member of the Board of Examiners and
the Educational Training Committee of the Association.
Commissioner Strang came in at this time -- 1;�3 P,1��
The Ci�y Manager reported that seven bids had been receiveci for Fire Aepartment
uniforms, each bid covering 16 dozen shirts and lfl �ray �will trousers. The bids
w�re opened and read as follo�rs:
Marbin Uniform Co., Tampa
Fremac Co., Clearwater
Jax Apron & Uni#'orm Co., Jacksonv�lle
McCain Uniic�rm Co., Birmingham
J. C. Penney Co., Glearwater
Plymouth Rock Shirt Co., New York
Kaley Shirts, Inc., Biscoe, N. Care
�707.00
731.00
607.50
621.00
605.$0
4$0.00 shirts onYy
65�+.4G
Commissioner Crown moved that the low bid of J. C. Penney Company for �60�.$0
be approved subjec;, to the recommendation of the G�ty Tianager after inquirir_g
3_nto the specifications, etc. Motion �,ras seconded by Commissioner Russell and
carried unanimously.
It was repc-rted tiy the City Manager that the stock af concrete pipe used by
the Public Serwice Depaxtment was low; therefore, he had advertised for �ids £or
100 lineal feet of 15 inch pipe, 200 feet of .1$ inch pipe and lA0 fest o£ 12 inch
pipe. The bids �aere read as follows:
A1.t. (metalj
Shermari Concre'te Co., Tampa 545.00
Tri-S�ate Culvert & Mfg. Co., Tampa ��,�3$.00
Pinellas Lumber Co., Clear��rater 655.50
Cornmissioner Crown moved that the bids be accepted and referred to the City Man2ge�c
for his recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ba�tes and carried
unanimously.
In reoard t� the bids on the brass products for the Water Department, the
Gity Manager reported that it was a stock item and it was advertised in order to
secur� a favorable da.s4ount. The bids were read as follows;
Burt Low Supply Co., Tampa
Davis Meter 8c Supply Co,
Farnham Brass Works, C1eveland, Ohio
Hayes Mfg. Co., Erie, Pa.
Muel,ler Co., Decatur, I11.
A, Y. McDonald Co., Dubuque, Iowa
�2,200,25
2,01�.75
1,9$3.00
2,015.75
2,oI5.7�
2,0�.9.00
CommissionEr Bates moved that the bids be referred to the Cit}* Manager for recom-
mendation. Motion was secondeci by Commissioner Russel,l and carried unanimously.
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CITY CCI�IISSION MFETING
November 2, 195�
The City Manager reported that five bids had been received for constructin�
pavind and curU for a street irom Gul�-to-Bay Boulevard to the Skycrest Sewage
Disposal Plant. The bids were read as f�l'locasx
W. H. Armston Co., Dunedin
E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clear�va�er
Cone Bros. Contr. Co., Tampa
Campbell Paving Go., Clearwat�er
Bur�on Walker Constr. Co., Glearwatsr
�5,754,00
4,937•00
6,031.00
6,2$�.00
j,$11.00
Commissioner Strang moved that these bids be referred to the Cit}T Manager to check
the specifications and bring the recommendation to th� next meeting. Met3.on was
seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. '
Comniissioner Crown inquired if tha.< Mandalay project was progressing fast
er_ough to meei the dead line o£ the contract. Commission�r Bates was of the
opinion that the work could be speeded up by using another drag line. The Mayor
said he joined Mr. Bates in feeling the work could be speeded up and would suggest
appointing a Committee of Commissioner Bates and himself •to contact the contractor
to see if the wnrk could b e expedited. By consent, this was done.
ihe CitS� Manager reported that one bid had been reeeived for one ton oi
regular nine point postcard stock. The bid was read as follows:
Graham Jones Paper Co., Tampa �l$,1i.$ per C. • Tota1: �369.00
Commissioner Strang moved that the bid of �3b9.00 of Graham Jones Papzr Company
be acctpted ior one ton of postcard stock. Mation was seconded by Commissi oner
Bates and carrisd unanimouslye
The Mayor announced t12e continuation of the Public Hear7.ng on the construction
of sanitar,= sewer, a 30 foot pavement and aurbs on Franklin Street from Myrtle to
Prospect and a 30 foot pavement and curbs on Pierce Street from Myrtle to Prospect
Avenue. The City Attorney read a letter from Mr. Harr;� Shepard, owne-r o£ B1ock 1�,
Aik�n Subdivision (on the south side of Franklin Street), withdrawing his objection
to the project on the understanding t11at the work will not proceed until about
March lst of 1954• Commissioner Strang reported for t he Committee tha� they had
talked with Mr. Shepard, Mr. Frank Tack and Mr. Alan J. derome (who own over 50�
of. the property concerned in the project) and they would like to have the project
approved now �ut to delay advertising for bids until February and start the work
in March. The Mayor inquired o£ the audience if there were any objections to the
project but there were none. Having heard no valid Qbjectionss Comr.iissioner Bates
moved that the Commission approve the project to install the s�nitary sewer on
Franklin Street from Myrtle to Prnspect and to pave Pierce S�r�et and Franklin
Street from Myrtle to Prospect; that the property be assessed ac�ordingly for tk�e
improvements with the understanding that this project wil]. be approved now but that
work will not be started until immediately after the rush part oS the tourist
season. Motion was seconded by Commis�ianer Strang and carried unanimously.
by
The City Manager stated that a petition signed,�fifty property owners in
Grandview Tez•race had been received requesting storm sewer to take care of the
area on Casler Avenue and adjacent streets where the water stands after heavy
rains. He reported that the City had been able to secure an easement from Mr,
John Batstone to put the sewer thrbugh his property= Lot 10$, The Qitp Engineer
estimated the project would cost $3,500.00 ancluding �532.00 for the resurfacing.
The City i`�anager reported that a preliminary hearing was held and that the majority
of pxop�rty owners were in favor of'the project but they wondered if they would
have to pay the cost of the resurfacing too. Mr. A. D. Finch appeared before the
Commission to object to the project as set out in the proposal. It was his opinion
that the project should have included additional territory which would be �irectly
affected �y the proposed sewer. Commissioner Strang mentioned it would b e vrell to
install curbs at the same time. The Mayar suggested that the City Engineer be
instructed to draw up a more complete project including curbs and estimates on a
front foot basis. By consent, it was agreed to se� up another preliminary hearing,
and if •that is favorable, to advertise a Public Hearing.
The Gity Manager reported that there had beer. a petition f rom property owners
on Coronad� Drive to extend the sanitarp sewer south from the end of the e xisting
line on Cor�nada Drive. The City Engineer stated that this particular area aould
not be served without installing some kind o£ a lift station. Fie said the problem
was whether to expand the �iroject to include the entire south end of the island
and install a puruping station at the cost of �30,000�00 or install a temporary
station at a cost of �6=000.00 which could be taken out and used in some other
place later. After some discussion, Gommissioner Strang suggested that a survey
be made of how many lots there are on the Beach and figures prepared by the City
Engineer for a completely separate system for the Beach. By consent, th� Commission
approved the City Engineer�s sug�estion for�a temporar� solution and the City Manager
stated that a preliminary hearing would be called to present plans and a cost
estimate to �he praperty owners. Commi�sioner Crown suggested that the City Manager
point out to the affected property owners thab in the even� that the City shouZd
install later a complete systzm covering the Beach, their properties would not be
immune from additional assessments.
At the suggestion of �che Mayor, the City Managex v,Tas instructed to submit a
memo to t;he Nayor and the Commissioners on the re�vlts oi preliminary hearings
showing who the objectors are, the praponents, ar_d the reason for the hearing being
held.
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CI'I''Y CONIl'IISSL �N MEETING
November �, Y953
Mr. Earl S. Ward, Jr., appeared be£ore the Comrriission o:�behalf oi I�Irs. Nona B.
Sharp, r�questing that the Ci�y sell to Mr�, Sharp the south fifte2n feet o£ tha�
part of Seminole Park property lying wsst oi' Osceola and south of Seminole Street
to permi� access to a garage which she pr�poses to build on r:er property lying
immediately south oi this area. Upon beix:g asked i'or his opinion, the City Attorney
said tha� since Mrs. Sharp already has tV�o ways of access to her property, it would
not be considered a way of necessity and Yf the City should sell a part of park
property for private use, the action af the City would be difficult to d e£end in
Court. By consent, the Commission took the matter under advisement �o s ee vrhat can
be worked out.
The City Manager requested a Commit-tee from thp Commission or the entire
Comrriission to make a final inspection of the Skycrest Sewage Treatment Plant, By
consent, it was agr.eed the entire Commission �ould go and the time was set ior
Tuesday, November lOth, at 3:00 P.M.
The Mayor reported that he had received a number of complaints over holes in
the roads in the Skycrest area and suggested asking the Manager and the Engineer
to check ttie problem over from an engineering stand�._.int and se� what the solutinn
is. Com�nissioner Bates moved that the Cit� Managsr and the City Engineer m�ke an
inspection of this situation and r.eport back to the Comm�ssion on some co urse oi
action (could be a combination of temporary and permanent) so we will knc�,r where
we are going. Motion was s�conded bg Corrunissioner Strang and carx•ied unanim.ously.
In regard tc the Stevenson GrQek submerged land project, the City Attorne�
reported that the Internal Improvement Board had conducted a sale of submerged
land rights and the City is to purchase the 1and; the sale is not con�ummated yet
bu� thr title is now pretected so that the Commission could advertis� the progsrty
as available for sale by sealed proposals. He called attention to the fac� that
tl�e bor,�d held by the City for a bona £ide bid from Billet and VsTilliams runs out at
the eu�d oi this year. The Mapor su�gested that the Engineer be direc�ed to
prepare plans and specifications of the City�s requirements for c�eveloping the
property. The Ci�y Manager saicl there are t�ro or three plans already available,
By consent, the Commission �s to meet at an executive session on Thursday noon to
look at ;he plans, the matter to be on �he a genda for fo rmal approval at the n�xt
me et.�::g m
Regarding the parking meters in the parking lot on North Osceola A�enue,
the City Manager repo�ted that the Citp is now receiving s"roa� �25.00 to �30.00 per
week from the meters which are no« installed in just the eas� half of the lat and
requested instructions as to whe-ther the Commiss�on wished to hava meters installed
in the other hal:f of the lot. Commissioner Russell moved that the meters be
installed on the remainder of the lot. The motion died £or want of a see�ond,
Commissioner Bates moued that parkino meters be installed in the remaining part of
that lot, subject ta the approval of the Merchants Associatior�. Motion ;�as seconded
by Commissionsr Strang. Upon the vote bein� �aken, Commissioners Bates, Strang,
Crown and Brown voted f1Ayett. Commissioner Russell voted "No'T. Motion carriede
The Ci�y S"lanager reported that he had recei�led a reques� ta finish thz side-
walk on Seminole Street from Myrtle Avenue to Garden Avenue. He said the City
would have to secure right-of-=.vay for part of the project but thought it migh� be
possible to trade right-of-*�ray for the sidewa�.k assessmen� if the Commission desired.
Colonel J. M, Ranck addressed the Commission as a represer.tative �f the Country Club
Estates Association and presen�ed a petition signe� by fii',ty-six persons requesting
the project to eliminate the hazard for childreri wa�kin in the street to North
%Tard School, Gommissioner Russell moved that the City N�anager bring in a work
or�er to cover the cost af the sidewalk on Seminole from Myrtle Avenue to Gar�ien
Avenue. Motion was seconded by Commissioner CroVm and carried unanimously.
During the discussion, it was suggested that the siclevralk be completed on
Greenwaod from Palm Bluff to llarshall S�reet. The Engineer r�ported that the plans
were complete for that project but that the Public Hearing had not been held. The
k Mayor suggested that both projects, if approved at a Public Heari.ng, be advertised
for bids as one job.
The City l�ianager presented a work order to c�ver cost of rebui�ding the side-
�ralk on I�orth Oscaola Avenue from the Park9.i�g L•ot in Ca�chman Park south to property
owned by the Gulf Oil Com�any. He explained that this was located in front of Ci�y
property formerly leased by Hertz Driv-Ur-Self Service and he would like to �ake
out the driveway thexe and replace the bad sidewalk at the same time. ?ie esuimated
the cost at approximately �300.00. Commissioner Crown moved thau the t�ork order
be approved. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried un�nimously,
The City Attorney presented a Resolution wherein the City of Clearwater will
endorse the aims and purposes of the Pinellas Firs� Associatiun in supporting the
construc�tion of a third bridge, a toll bridge, across Tampa Bay between Hillsborough
and Pinellas Cour_ty. The Resolution also endorses the ccmpletion of the nettivork of
secondary roads including Alternate R�ute 19 as planned by tl�e Board of Commissioners
of Pinellas County; further that the City would appoint one or more of its members
to work with the Pinellas First Association in a program oi public education. The
itesolution carries �he provision that the Ci�y s.1a11 not be financially obligated
or pleuge or mitigate the Cityls right to receive funds assessed and collected
under Section 343.1�, Florida St,�tutes. The Mayor suggested that an amendment bs
added after Alternate Route 19 Trand Myrtie Avenue connection between Dunedin and
Belleair through Clearwater". Commiss�.oner Strang moved that thi.s ResoYution be
passed and adopted with that amendment of Myrtle Avenue �s of this date. Motion
was seconded by Cornmissioner Bat�s and carried unanimously.
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CZTY C�TSSTON MEETING
November 2, 1953
The Gity Manager z�ecommended �he installation of two gas main ex�ensiona tvhich
would be tie-in lines, the one being in the easement for Rainbow Drj.ve at a cost
of �335•00 and the other between Gufif-to-Bay Boulevard and Arcturus at an estim�ted
cost of �355.00. Commissipner Strang moved that these utility impxovements be
approvzd. Mota.on was seconded by Gommissioner Crown and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Bates commented that the amount of money being spent on e�.tensions
to the utility system is becomin,� a very serious item. He was of the opinion that
the City is apparentlp at the stage where the expansi�n of utility improvements
cannoti very handily be taken out af revenue comi.ng in -� a capital item in any
event. He thought it was all part oi �he same problem of doing something about
the sewers, the water system, etce
The City i�lanager requested that tha Mayar appoint a Committee i;o work with
him on Lhe proposed extension of° the City's ::igh pressure lin�. The Ma�ror
appointed Commissioners Stxang and Bates to work �n this Committee.
The City Manager presented a Resc;lution to have t wenty property owners
clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Strang moved that the
Resolution be adapted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Crown and carried
unanimously.
The Mayor announced that the Real Estate Committee had another report to
make on the propert3� adjacent to the Belmont 1a�ground which bhe City wished
to purchase. (Tract A, Re�Sub. of Janes 3ub. Commissioner Bates reported
for the Committee ttiat a counter-�roposal oi 2,000.00 for the tract had been
accepted by the ot�tner, idrs, Ella Sams, and that �he Committee's report was
that this tract can be purchased at a satisfactory price. The Mayor and �he
City Manager recommended the purchase of the land. Commissioner Crown moved
that the praperty descrined as Tract A, Jones Re-Sub, be purchased at a price of
�2,OOOo00 net £rom Mrs. E11� Sams subject to the City Attorney�s approval of the
title. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russeil and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Crown moved that a work order be approved not to exceed �200.00
to place this property (Tract A, Re-Sub. oi Jones Sub.) insofar as possible in
a ixsable condition as a parking lot. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates
and carried unanzmously.
The i;ity Attorney read a letter from Mr. Albert P. Rogers offerzng to the
City tre rubhle resul�ing from the proposed demolition of the old Mand.alay
Hotel building, tY:e City to remove all such material within two months after
completion of demolition. The City Engineer estimated there would be £rom
2,000 to 3,000 cubic yards of broken concrete that would cos� �15,000.00 to
meve and place as groin on the south end of the island adjacent to proper�y of
ivIr. W. D. Owens. �he t�tayar asked Mr. E. H. Holcomb, Jr., who was in the audience
for an estimate of what it would cost to haul it. �lr. Holcomb estimated it
would cost �10.00 a load on an estimate of 2�00 cubic yards or approx3rnately
�12,000.00 for the jab, i�Ir. Owens said he would be op�osed to using the rubble
as he thought it would be more expensive than the groins originally planned.
�ommissiorxer Russell moved that the Commission recea.ve this letter from Mr.
Rog,ers concerr►ing the concrete frora the old Mandalay Hotel and the Mayor appoint
a Committee to check into tnis immediately and find out �,vhat we want to do about
it so these people can be told yes or no; the Commi�tee to report back to the
Commission on tYzeir findings. Mation wa3 seconded by Gommissioner Grown and
carried unanimousTy. The Mayor appointed Commissioners Bates and Strang to
szrve on this Committes.
The City Attorney read the araended proposal of ►�essrs. Smith and Coon on
�he swimming pool project. He also read the amended proposal of Messrs, Kleinman
and McKernan. These proposals are set forth in the following pages of these
minutes and by reference are made a part hereo£. The Manager reported that
(�Y'3Wl:igs accompanied the Kleinmar.n and NleKernan proposal. The Mayor suggested
that hoth oi these proposals be considered by the Comrc►ission at an executive
session and a special meetin; be called next Monday if necessary. The other
members of the Commission approved the Mayor's suggestion.
There being no fur�her busa.ness to come before the Commission, the mee�ing
was adjourned at 4�55 P.M.
Attest: ,
O ^'
ity udit and C�_erk
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Mayor-Commissi n —
CITY GOI�IMISSION MEETING
November 2, 1953
May6r-Commissioner �ierbert M. Br.own
Commissioners: W. E. Crown, Jr., Jack Russell
W. E. Strang, Jr., John W. Bates
Gentlemen:
October 30, 1953
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Tr.e Re�ular Meeting of the City Cor�unission will be held ir, the City Hall auditorium
on Monday, Novamber 2, i953, at 1:30 p.m. Items listed on the attached agenda will
be discttssed at this time.
Very truly yours,
%s/ F. C. Middleton
FCM:s City Manager
En.^.losure
A�;enda - City Commissic�n Meeting of N�vember 2, 1953
City Hall Auditarium
1:30 p.m. .
l. Invocation, Rev. H. W. �lackburn, First tiYethodist Church.
2. Appraving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Octaber 19, ancl the Special
Meeting of October 26, 1953•
3• Opening of bids fbr:
A. Fire Bepartment Jniforns
B, Concrete Storm Sewer Pipe.
C. Water Works �rass Products.
D. Paving Stre�t to Skycrest S�wage Plant.
E. Post Card S1:ockc, TJtility Department�
1�. Continuation of Pub7_ic Hearing with reference tc paving and sanitary sewer
on Franklin St. and Pierce St. between Prospect and Myrtle Avenues.
5. Discussian of Starrri Sewer Project in Gr�nd`riew Terrace Subdivision.
6. Discussion of Sanitary Sevrer on Coronado �irive, Clearvrater Beach.
'J. Couimission's consideration of:
A. Proposal of Mrs. Nona B. Sharg to purchase 15t right of way, joining her
property, through Seminole Park.
B. Request for Cammit-tee of Commi.ssion to make final inspec�ion of Sicycrest
Sewage Treatment Plant.
C. Work prdez� to cover repairs on Skycrest Streets.
D. Report on Stevensons Greek Project.
E. Parking i�Ieters for Parking Lot on North Osceola Avenue.
F. Si.dewalk from Niyrtle Avenue to AC:L Railroad on Seminole St.
G. Wark Order to cover cost of sidewalk on Osaeola Avenue from Parking Lot,
south to Gulf Station.
H. Resolution for PINELLAS FIRSi ASSOCIATION.
I. Letter from Albert P. iiogers concerning concrete from old Nlandalay Hotel.
J. Proposals and bids for developm�nt of City Owned Property North of the
I'ier on Clearwater Beach.
$. Utility Improvements.
9. Lat Motiving Applications.
10. Any item not on tha agenda Frill b4 considered with the consent of the Commission
Adjournment
October 2$th, 1953
Mr. Francis Middleton
City Manager
City of Clearwater
Dear Mr. Mid�leton:
This is to ac�vise you that I am withdrawing my objections to the pro poGed
improvements oi Franklin Street. It is my understanding that the work �,ill not
proceed until about i�iarch lst of 1954.
Your cooperatian is greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
�s� H. W, Shep:�rd
67 Kipling Plaza
PETITI ON
We the undersigned residen�s of Country Club Estates petition the Clearwater
city commissioners to provide sidewalk facilities on Seminole St,, between
Myrtle and Garden Aves. to eliminate a very dangerous hazard for school children
walking to North �Vard Elementary Schoolr
Signed by sixty-seven persons
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CITY CObIMISSION NIE�TTNG
November 2, 1953
RESOLUTION
WHERE�S, the Board of Cr�unty Commissioners of Pinellas County have set up
a long range intra-county highway construction program to be financed by the
Countyts share of revenues from the Stata Gasoline Tax, and
WHEREAS, this program includes and should include several vitally needed
arterial and farm-to-market roadss including Alternate Nineteen, Highway #590 from
HighSand Avenue in Clearwater, Florida, to Safety Harbox, Florida, Grand Avenue
from Dxuid Road to �unset Point Road, and the Myrtle Avenue link bet�•�een Dunedin
and Belleair, Florida, an@
WtiEREAS, increasing traffic between Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties has
reached such proparticns as to make mandatory, at the earliest possible mement,
the construction of a new bridge across Tampa Ba1r, and
WHEREkS, engineering stu�ies of such a new bridge indicate the project could
be .financed entirely by to11s, and
WHEREAS, the widening of any zxisting bridge facility between the two counties
could not be finanaed by toll.s inasmuch as sucl-� facili�ies are now toll-free, thus
requiring either project to be financed by the impoundin� or pledging o� the State
Gasoline Tax revenues now going •to both counties, and
4�'HEREAS, a group of citizens of Pinellas County has been formed to support
the third bridge, i'inanced by tolls, as well as the speedy conipletion of the
secondary road program designed by the Board of Commissioners of Pinellas County,
such citizens* organization known as TTPINELLAS FIRST ASSOCIATION.��
NOW, THEREFORE, B� IT RESOLVED by the Citq Commission of the City of Clearwater,
in session duly and regularly assembled as follaws;
1. That the City of Clearwater does hereby go on record as endorsing the
aims and purposes of the PI:NELLAS FIRST ASSOCIATION in supporting the co nstruction
of � toll bridoe across Tampa Bay at such l�cation as may be deemed advisable by
competent engineers employed by the Road Department of the State of Florida.
2 That the City of Clearwater pledges its support to the proposed third
bridge batween Pinellas and Hillsborou�h Counties as well as the complet�ion of �he
network of secondary road.s as planned by the Board of Com�assioners of Pinellas
County.
3e That the City of Clearwater appoints one o: more of its members to
work with the PINEI,LAS FIRST ASSOCIATION in the promotion of the Association's
progr3m of Public Education and the enlistment of countyivide public support and
to assist, as far as possible, in the financing of such a program; provided,
however, that tnis �tesolution shall not pledge nor mitigate the City�s right to
receive iunds assessed and collected under Section 343•17, Florida Statute�, and
shall not otherwise financially abligate the City in any manner whatsoever.
PASSED AND f1DOPTED this 2nd day of November A. D. 1953.
/s/ Herbert �I. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
9ttest:
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and C1erF�
RESCLUTIOIu
iVHEREAS: it has been determined by the City Commission of the City of
Clearrvat,er., Flor:.da, that the property described below should be cleaned of weeds,
grass arld/or underbrush, and that after �en (10) days notice anc� failure of the
owner �nereoi to do so, the City should clean such property and charge the costs
thereof against the respeative property.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RES4LUED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, that the following described praperty, situate in s aid City, shall be
cleaned of weeds, grass and/or underbrush within ten (10) days after notice in
writin� to thr� ovrners thereof to do so and that upon failure to comply with said
notice, the City sha1Z perform such cleaning and char�e the costs thereo£ �gainst
the respective properties in accordance with Section �:2t� o.� the Charter of the
City of Clearwater, as amended.
NAI�IE DESCRIPTION C OST
Shirley Odom Heebe Zots 2 and 3, Block 9 �4.G0 ea..
1005 Monroe St. Mandalay
Gretna, La.
Pauline D�Azzo I�ot 4, B1ock g d�.00
1002 S. Oregon St, Mandalay
Tampa, F].orida
Edward P. Lewis S� of Lot 25 5.op
30%0 Summer Ave. Glenwood Sub.
Memphis, Tenn.
William F. Graeske Lot 26 5.00
Boa� L�6 Glenwood
Largo, Florida
(Con�inued)
NAN1E
Albert N. Ball
1605 N. Gilbert
�anville, Ill.
Augustin Kempf
1660 Harvard St.
C�earwater, Florida
Anthony G. Milan
212 W. 12th St.
Metropblis, I11.
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CTTY C(3MMISSION MEETING
November 2, 19�3
(Continued)
DESCRIPTTON
Lot 2'J
Glenwood
Lot �i, Block C, t.Init 3
Skycrest
Lot 2, B1ock C, Unit 3
Skycrest
Lots 1 and 2, Block D,
Unit 2 Sk t
C OST
�5.00
4�00
4.00
$.00
Emil A. Vo e?, s ycres
g Lot 10, Block C, Unit 5 5.00
Pine Acres i�7ote1 Skycrest
Largo, Florida
Ralph A. Derragon Lot 1, �slock D, Unit � 1�.00
239 Gateway Skycrest
nontiac, Mich.
A. & W. Glads Lot �, Block D, Unit 7 1�.00
Drawer 351 Skycrest
Ft. �,yers, Florida
Karl G. Trick Lots 2, 3 and l�, Block C, �.2,pp
$0 Grant Ave. Unit �, Skycrest
White Plains, N.Y.
A. & W. G1ads Lot 12, Biock C, Unit 7 1�.00
Drawer 351 Skycrest
Ft. iKyers, r'lorida
Alley, Rehbaum, Capes Lots l, 2, 3, y., 5, 6, and 7 1�;.0�
415 Cleveland St. Sunburst Gourt Sub,
Clearwater, Florida
George W. Carr I,ot 9, Block I, Unit � 5.00
122 W. 35th. St. Skycrest
Exie, Pa.
Ralph Anderson Lots 1 and 2, Block F, $,00
224 W, 10$th St. Unit 7, Skycrest
Chicago 2$, I11.
William McCleary Harper Lot 1, BZock C, Unit 4 5.00
512 Franklin Skycrest
Clearwater, Florida
Oscar Siebers Lots 9, 10 and 11, $lock C 6.00
llE.l7 S. 5$th St. I�4ount Orange Sub.
Glest Allis, Wis.
George L. Garrison Lot 7, Block B,_ Unit B �..00
3623 W. Willow Skycrest
Lansing 15, Mich.
Peter P. Zigmunt Lot $, Block B, Unit B 1�.00
4653 I+�ilwaukee Skycrest
Chicago 30, I11.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florila,
this 2nd day of November, A.D. 1953•
�ttest:
/s/ H. G.. Wa.ngo
City Auditor and Clerk
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
l�ayor-Coramissioner
MANDALAY SHORES, INC.
Clearwater, Florida
The Honorable Herbert NI. Brown
bYayor, City of Clearwater
Florida
Oc�ober l�, 3953
Dear Mayor Brown:
Knowing that the City is in need of concrete rubble for the construction
of jetties to protect our beaches from erosion, we are happy to assist you in this
need by offering to you the rubble resulting from the contemplated demoiition of
the old �Iandalay Hotel building.
Tf we demolish the present structure to the ground level, we offer the rkbble
�;o the City in sizes suitable for truck loading if the City will remove all such
demolished material. It is understood that the removal will proceed with �he
demolition and will continue until the site is cleared, not to exce�d two months
after completion of demolition.
It is understood that the owners will bear the cost of demolition and that
the City will bear the cost of loading and removal as set forth above.
Yours veiy truly,
NIAATDALAY SHORES, INC.
By �s� Albert P. Rogers
Presidea�t
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CITY CQB'IMISSION MEETING
November 2, 1953
T H E P I E R
The City Commission
City of Clearwater
Clearwatera Florida
Gentlemen:
2- � �
This will submit our second bid to lease Lots 3 and 4 of Clearwater Beach (Chamber
of Commerce Building Plot) and erect thereon a swimming pool and other buildings
as well as renovate the present st�'�ucture as follows:
1. We propose to laase for a period of 20 years with a 15 year xenewal option
at an annual mini�um guarantee rental of �p5,000 ta the City with the following per-
centages of gross:
(a) The City will receive l00 of the gross revenue derived from the operation
of all facilities on the above plot, or
(b) If the City elects, it will receive 5f of the gross on the operation of
the snack bar and other facilities and 15� of the gross received from the
swimming pool.
Thus the City may elect as above outlined which percentage of gross it chooses
and will be assured a�5,p00 minimum annual rental.
2. We propose to erect on the said plot and renovate the present structure a
swiroming pool and other facilities according to the plot plan here�o attache�t and
made a part by reference. The swirnmino pool wi11 be a standard A.AU pool and we
shall maintain t�ie same with competent personnel in such a manner as to reflect
great credit to the City of Cl�arwater. All facilities will be maintained in a
sar.itary condition and we shall keep them open between the hours of 10 a.m, and
10 p.m, daily.
3. 6+1e propose to spend a minimum of �70,000 on the renovation program and
the construction of the swimming pool and other facilities acaording to the plo�
plan.
1�. We shali be guided by the instructions received from the City Co�unission
and engineers as to the location and level of the swimming pooZ.
5. We hope that the City will �ive us a ten year guarantee that the property
located south oi' the Pier will not be leased for a similar purpose,
6. If our bid �s accepted we propose to commence construction zmmediately.
7. The fznancial statement submitted with our first bid is made a part o2
this bid by reference.
Mr'. Francis G, NiddZetori
City Manager
P. 0. Bo . 13y.$
Glearwater, Florida
Dear ivir. Priddleton:
Fred Kleinmann and G. T. MeKernan
d/b/a The Pier
by /s/ G. T. P�IcKernan
Clearwater, Florida
Ncv. z, 1953
Pursuant tn your recent request and tl�e action of the C:1.ty Commissi�n a� its
meeting hel�d October 2b, 195,3, the undersigned, Amos G. Smith and Tnlilliam LD Coon,
submit the fall�ozving s�zpplement aad amendment to thea.r previous proposals or bids
as lessees for the swimming pqol and area on Clearwater Beach.
This proposal supplements and amends, where there is a difference, the written
p�oposals previ�usly made by us to the City.
iae feel that our previous proposals cov�r all essential items requested in
your request for bids, and wish to point out that in aur written proposal of
October 1, 1953, we indicated that we are willing to pay al1 regularly assessed
and levied State, County and City real estnte and personal property taxes agains�
this property, provided the same are uniiorra with that of other property iz► the
general. area.
We again wish to emphasize that in connection with this �'acility we will have
available at a11 times personnel who are trained in first aici, and will maintain
a first a�� room on owr premises, fully equippEd to render £irst azd service �o
the gener..l publ'ic, all at no expense either to individuals or to the City. These
f�c3lities will be in a separate room which will be maint�ined ior this purpose
only, and we will �relcome the cooperation of the Gity Police or Fire P�epartmen�, or
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CITY CQviNiISSI�N MEETING
November 2, 1953
(Continued)
of the American Red Gross or other similar agencies in connection with maintaining
this service. As a further attraction we agree to build an�l provide a pool
separabe from the main pool to be designed to accommodate smal]. children, tae
feel that this pool will further sF:rve the interest of the general public, and in
constructing it we will give due consideration ta t he recommendations and suggestions
of local civic clubs, the Red Cross, and parent organizations.
As indicated in our proposal of October l, 1953, in order �that we can make the
necessary investment to construct these facilities we feel we should have a lease
with the City for•a period of twenty-five (25) years, with an option o£ renetval
of fifteen (15) years.
We have given serxous consideration tc the amount of revenue or rent"to be
paici the City in an effort to submit a proposal which will pro�ride the absolute
maximum to the City that can be realized by conscientious operators with safety
to thernselves and to the City. With this in mind we submit the following peresntages
which we are willing to pay the City as rental on the gross sales or gross business
done in connection with t11e classifications hereir_after set out or_ said premisss,
either by ourselves or by any permitted sublessees. In considering the percentages
to be paid we have listed them under coluznns entitled �1Af1� ��B�T and �pCt*, Column "A«
covers volumes of business done fer each classification indiczted up to �50,000.00
�er year; column "B�t covers the same for volumEs of business dor.e in excess of
50,000.00 and not exceeding �100,000.00 per year, and column "CTr covers the sa�ne
for vollames of business done in excess of �100,000.00 in each year. In the event,
some business item or service not initially conteraplated is permitted and done on
these premises in the future, it is suggested that tney be classifiec3 along with
the items hereinafter set out which most closely resembles it. T he items,
together with the percentages under each classification, are as folloFts:
Food o 0 0
B C
Soft Drinks � � �
Confections 6� 6j� $j
Dairy Products 6� 7 / $�
Pool Admissions lOf 12� 11��
Sath Hou�e Admissions 26� 2�� 3$,�
Mercantile ,
Beach Equigment Rental $� lp� 15�
We guaranty to the City that in no evert shaTl the total rental due from as
to the City be less than the sum af �5,200.00 per year,
tv'e sincerely hope that you will approve of our proposal, and if you do we assure
you that every effort wi11 be made to make this establishment a place where residents
of Clearvrater and visitors alike will fir_d courtesy, friendliness ar_d the sincsre
desire to serve.
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PETITION
Gentlemen:
Verg truly yours,
/s� Amos G. Smi�h
�sf William L. Coon
We, the undersigned, request that the matter of city sewerage, to serYice
that part of Clearwater Beach Island south of where the city �eweragE now ends,
be put on the Agenda for immediate discussion.
/s/ W. E. �rawn
/s/ Mary D. Crown
/s/ Fmed P. Dui��eh, Sea Cc�ve
/s/ H. H. Burnham, Skyranch
/s/ Roslyn Coil, Sea Gem
/s/ Mrs. Frank Neverkla, Gulf Shores
/s/ Beverly Bicksler, Bay Lawn
/s/ Mrs. J. F. Keen, Sunnyside Apts.
/s/ H. G. Wiley, Sr., Southwind Apt.
�s/ John Sterban Amber Tides, 420 Hamden Drive
/s/ George J. Motter, 312 Coronddo & 316 Coronac�o
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
November 2, 1953
PETITION
To The Honorable City Commission
of the City of Clearwater, Florida
We, the undersigned, are property owners and tax payers, living in and around
the Grand View Terrace Subdivisior�, a subdivision within the corporate limits of
the City of Clearwater, Florida.
The purpose of this petition is to mak� known to you the deplorable state
and the complete lack of any drainage system in the area oi said subdivision, and
we would show that the present canditions, with water standing for days after each
rain, on Gasler Street, and other streets within said subdivision arc detrimental
to ths health and welfare of the residents of thi� area, as well as being detr3mental
to a11 the property ,located in said areae
Therefore, we request that this Honorable Commission take iramediate steps to
releave and remedq the prasent drainage conditions existing as above set forth.
NAME•
J. Walter Dixon
E. H. Watson
Kenneth A. Harvep
P. H� Porcheron
Henry W. Fisch�r
Laida G. Fonda
Paul Stopenhagen
C. �alter Horn
E. J. Wilson
I. C. Valery
Hans Heinrich
John H, Trurn
Kathryn Harpham
Naaman Jackson
L. T, Gregory
Mrs. Geo. E, W. Hardy, 3rd
Mrs. J. R. Burkp
Nirs. Roger 0. Bouchard
Mrs. Herbert Grice
Walter A. Kramer
Harry G. Aldrich
John Rutter
Mrs. Fred L. Foster
Lesley G. Wade
Mrs, A. M. Faxon
Henry E. Loc�e
Dorothy G. Meyer
A, Craig Bopd
Geo. E. Gage
A. A. Hungea�ford
Michael L. Colliton
F. W. Brown
J. W. Rcagers
Mrs. C, L. Davenport
Michael J. Tsacrios
John Ko Batstone
ADDRESS•
216 Cassler St.
211 Baker Blvd.
16�9 Ridgewood St.
1619 " T�
22b Casler Ave.
301 Casler Ave.
305 Baker Blvd.
411 Baker Blvd.
4I7 Baker Blvd.
412 Casler Ave.
511 Casler Ave.
505 Casler Ave.
1�09 Casler Ave.
1�00 Casler Ave.
1640 Ridgewoo3
1�O1� Richards
415 Richards
5�4 Richards
50$ t�ichards
301� Richards Ave.
227 Hobart
300 Richarda
226 Richards
225 Richards
1634 Drew St.
Richards & Ridgewood, also lot on CasZer
315 Gasler Ave.
1639 Ridgewood St.
�.Ol Hobart
404 Baker
305 Cas7:er Ave.
30b Casler Ave,
302 Casler
1645 Ridgewood St.
200 Richards Ste
6t�5 Chestnut S�.