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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
December 21, 1953
The City Commission of the City or Clearwater rnet in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, December 21, 1953, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
Herbert M. Brown
W. E. Crown, Jr.
Jack Russell
John 'W. Bates
w. E. Strang, Jr.
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present were:
F. C. Middleton
Chas. M. Phillips
G. T. McClamma
S. Lickton
01 ty r~lElnllger
City Attorney
Chief of Police
City Engineer
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The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The invocation was given by
Reverend C. H. Wicks of the Con~regational Church, Indian Rocks Beach. Commissioner
Strang moved that the minutes or the regular meetlng or December 7th and the special
meeting~ of December lath, 14th and 16th be approved in accordance with the copies
furnished each member in writing. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and
carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that three bids had been received for one year's
supply of broom ~ib: I for the street sweeper. The bids were opened and read as
rollows:
A. Steiert & Son, Morristown, Pat
Ott Company, 82 ~all St., New York, N.Y.
Fla.-Ga. Tractor Co., Tampa
Fer lb.
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.1125
.1397
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$440.80
450.00
55S.80
The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid or ~440.80 from A. Steiert &
Son. Commissioner Strang moved that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted.
Motion was seconded by Comnissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that two bids had been received for clay sewer pipe
and fittings, a stock item for the Public Service Department. The bids were
opened and read as follows:
w. S. Dickey Clay Mfg. Co., Birmingham, Ala.
Oconee Clay Products Co., Milledgeville, Ga.
$1,392.38
1,263.75
The City Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $1,263.75 from Oconee Clay
Products Company. Commissioner Strang moved the Manager's recommendation be
accepted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
It was reported by the City Manager that five bids had been received for 245
feet of chain link fence and a 15 foot gate to go around the gas tank and the new
well in the Belmont area. The bids were opened and read as follows:
Matt. G. Reeves & Son, Inc., Tampa
Triple "A" Fence Co., Inc., Tampa
Lame's Forge & Orn. Iron ~~s., Clearwater
Cyclone Fence Co., Tampa
Anchor Post Products, Inc., Tampa
$707.60
902.00
902.00
746.00
592.95
Commissioner Strang moved the bids be referred to the City Manager for recommenda-
tion and returned at the next regular meetine. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Russell and carried unanimously.
In regard to the bids on one minimum car (40,000 lbs. or approximately 11,000
feet) of 2" galvanized pipe, the City Manager stated that at the meeting of
December 7th three bids were opened for two inch pipe but the bids were not
supposed to be in on that particular date so the bids had been returned and the
bidders had been asked to re-bid. Therefore, he requested the Commission to cancel
its action taken at the meeting of December 7th. The bids were opened and read
as follows:
American Pipe & Supply Co., Tampa
Burt Low Supply Co., Tampa
Cameron-Barkley Co., Tampa
Ellis Machinery & Supply Co., Tampa
Gulr Coast Ind. Supply Co., St. Petersburg
Industrial Supply Co., Tampa
Knight & Wall Co., Tampa
Peerless-Fla. Co., Inc., Clearwater
Standard Supply Co., Clearwater
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.3402
.2932
.3318
.3006
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$3,927.33
3,740.00
3,74.3.30
3,742.20
3,225.20
3,726.80
Commissioner Russell
meeting and that the
submitted new bids.
unanimously.
moved that the bids be tabulated and brought back to the next
former bids received be rejected as those firms bidding have
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried
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CITY Ce>>mISSION MEETING
December 21, 1953
The City Manager reported that two bids had
supply of gas enrichment oil for the Gas Plant.
blended oil using #2 Diesel fuel oil and #6 fuel
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been received for one year's
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oil. The bids were read as
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Commissioner Russell called attention to the fact that althou~h he is the local
distributor for gas and oil for the Pure Oil Company he has no interest in and
derives no benefit from any sales made by the Industrial Department of the Pure
Oil Company. Commissioner Strang moved that the bids be referred to the City
Manager for recommendation at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced the Public Hearing on the construction of 300 feet of
6 inch concrete sidewalk and driveways on the north side of Cleveland Street
running easterly from a point approximately 28 feet east of the extended line of
Washington Avenue. The City Engineer estimated there would be 1320 square feet
of four inch sidewalk and aOl square feet of six inch sidewalk to be put in by a
City crew at the total estimated cost of $742.aO. Mr. Watt Clark and Mr. K. O.
Finch, affected property owners, were present and objected to the proposed
project but after discussion their objections were withdrawn. There being no
valid objections, Commissioner Crown moved that City crews be authorized to
proceed immediately with the project of constructing 300 feet of concrete sidewalk
and driveways on the north side of Cleveland Street from a point 28 feet east of
the east line of Washington Avenue extending east to the present sidewalk, that
credit be given on the assessment where there are existing drive\~ays, and that the
affected properties be assessed in accordance with the actual construction. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
Mr. Wm. L. Alley of Alley, Rehbaum and Capes appeared before the Commission
in connection with his request for permission to install a driveway across an
area designated as "park" lying on the south side of Sunburst Court Street. Mr.
Alley presented an excerpt from the Minutes of the City Commission meeting of
October 17, 193a, showing that his firm had paid $1~,500.00 in bond interest
certificates ~or the settlement of City taxes and improvement liens (totalling
$33,OaO.68) against all of the lots in Sunburst CO\lrt Subdivision excepting two
lots but including the lot in question. It was Mr. Alley's areument that since
Lot 7 had been assessed for paving by the City in 1927. the City by such assessment
had recognized Lot 7 as fronting on Sunburst Court Str~et and by such recognition
had made the area designated as park a part of the street right-of-way. Mr. Ben
Krentzman, attorney for the residents of Sunburst Court Subdivision. stated that
his clients, who were opposed to the granting of Mr. Alley's request, had not
been advised that the matter would come up at this meeting since it did not appear
on the agenda, and he requested that the Commission take no final action until
his clients could be properly represented. The City Attorney stated that in his
opinion the equities of the case were with Mr. Alley because the City Commission
in 1927 had assessed the lot for the paving of Sunburst Court Street and in 1938
had accepted payment for those assessments. He said the City under Section
167.09, Florida Statutes, has the right to change the usage of parks and he
thought possibly the 1927 City Commission by its action of assessing the property
for the paving had changed the use of the park. The Mayor said he thought the
City was without knowledge actually as to what the Commission can do and he
recommended getting at the City's expense a declaratory judgment as to whether or
no:t the area is still a park despite the fact that the owner was assessed for it.
After further discussion, Mr. Krentzman agreed that it would be fair to ask for
a Court decision in the matter. Commissioner Bates moved that the City Attorney
and any other proper officials of the City be authorized to take whatever steps
are necessary to ascertain where we stand in this matter and that litigation be
authorized. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Regarding the sale and fill of submerged land on the south side of Stevenson
Creek adjacent to North Fort Harrison Avenue, the Mayor explained that the matter
had been advertised for the December 7th meeting but no bids had been received;
however, at that time a letter had been received from Mr. Billet and Mr. Williams
whose bond of $1,000.00 to guarantee a bid on the property expires December 31,
1953. The City Attorney read the letter which stated that Billet and Williams
felt that the City's general ,specifications were too exacting. Some of the reasons
they gave were:
That specifications for 8 inch thickness of the seawall was 50% thicker than
seawall provided for property on Clearwater Bay;
That the requirement for a dock 120 feet in length was far in excess of any
apparent need;
That the City's plan for streets along the waterfront was undesirable;
That the City's requirement for the developer to pay for a lift station for
sewage disposal was unreasonable.
The letter is set forth in the following pages of these minutes and by reference
made a part hereof. After discussion. the Mayor suggested that the City
re-advertise for proposals on the sale and development of this property with the
following provisions:
The developer to consider the land unplatted and to submit a plat of ,his own;
If the plat submitted is found to be acceptable, the City would vacate the
old plat;
The developer to reserve one street end centering on Calumet Drive and
extending in a northerly direction out into the dredged area approximately
75 feet long.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
December 21, 1953
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Commissioner Bates moved that the Stevenson Creek property be re-offered for sale;
That the Williams and Billet bond be considered estreated;
That Williams and Billet be given a 45 day grace period in which to submit
a new proposal; ,
That it be clearly understood that the developer will replat the area and the
developer is now to consider it unplatted;
That the developer will submit a plan of the development;
That the developer will specifically have a 60 foot right-of-way to the water
centering about Calumet Drive going northward that will include a minimum
dock that would be on the order of 40 feet;
In general, this developer would be in the same position as any new developers
with reference to the sewers, street paving and drainage.
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Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. It was agreed
by the Conwission that the sale should be re-advertised, the proposals to be sub-
mitted at the regular Commission meeting on February 1, 1954. The Mayor suggested
that the City Manager and the City Attorney write to Billet and Williams,
acknowledging receipt of their letter, enclosing a certified copy of the Minutes
and offering to supply them with any information they might require.
Regarding the septic tank in Navajo Park, the Mayor said there had been
reports of having considerable trouble in that area and requested that the City
Manager give some study to that situation and suggest what should be done to
alleviate that septic tank trouble and report on it.
The Mayor reported that Item 5B, Airport 1ease, was being deferred by request.
It was suggested that an executive session be set up for Tuesday, December 29th,
to discuss this proposal and to discuss the architect's plan for the Ball Park.
The Mayor announced the application from Silas Green Shows for a one night
performance, December 29, 1953, to be located east of Green Field between Palmetto
and Seminole Streets. The Chief of Police reported that he had no objection, that
the company would, post bond to guarantee cleaning up the grounds properly and would
have liability insurance. The Mayor said he thought they should be required to pay
the license fee as set up and show bond and show liability insurance. Commissioner
Crown moved that the application of the Silas Green Shows for a one night perform-
ance on December 29, 1953, be approved subject to the usual financial and licensing
restrictions. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Item D, Request of Clearwater Beach Association to change name of Mandalay
Avenue to Mandalay Road, was deferred by request.
The City Attorney presented the proposed lease with Amos Smith and William
Coon for the erection and operation of a swimming pool on L~ts Three and Four,
City Park Subdivision, now occupied by the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Ben
Krentzman, attorney for Messrs. Smith and Coon, presented a number of amendments
to the proposed lease agreement for discussion by the Commission. Such amendments
as were approved by the Commission were noted by the City Attorney for inclusion
in the agreement. Commissioner Crown moved that the lease with Amos Smith and
William Coon in connection with the erection and operation of a swimming pool and
related facilities be approved as amended in the various discussions today with
the further provision that possession of the property shall be delivered not later
than 30 days from today and that the City will cooperate with the lessees in
giving them access to the building for architectural studies and similar matters
and that the proper City officials be authorized to execute the lease as amended.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Crown moved that space previously agreed upon in the Marina
Building be provided to the Chamber of Commerce and that the quarters be made
suitable for them at the City's expense and further provided that the present
lease on the old Junior Chamber of Commerce Building be cancelled and a similar
lease (it being my understanding that in this present lease there is a provision
it is cancellable) be executed for the Marina Building facility for the remaining
term of the present lease, and that the proper officials be authorized to execute
a new lease for the Chamber of Commerce under comparable conditions -- specifically
the cancellation feature. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried
unanimously.
The City Manager reported on the installation of the following gas main
extensions:
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105 feet of l~ in. main to run east on Magnolia ~
150 feet of 2 in. main in easement on Admiral Woodson Lane
300 feet of 2 in. main to run south on Coronado
300 feet of 2 in. main to run east on Hibiscus
32S feet of 2 in. main to run south in easement on Comet
500 feet of 1 in. main to run north on Bay Shore Blvd.
250 feet of Ii in main to run south off Rainbow Dr.
375,feet of 2 in. main to run east on Engman St.
240 feet of Ii in. main to run south off Meteor Ave.
360 feet of 1 in. main to run north off Pegasus
300 feet of 1 in. main to run south from Keene Rd.
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300.00
255.00
195.00
275.00
150.00
235.00
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Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager's repo~t be accepted. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
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December 21, 1953
The City Manager recommended the installation of the following gas main
extensions:
470 feet of 2 in. main to run north on Corona Ave~
400 feet of 2 in. main to connect mains in easement east of
Comet and south of Cleveland
750 feet of 2 in. main to tie in mains east of Comet and
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COll1missioner Crown moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported on the installation of the following water main
extensions:
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BOO feet of 2 in. main to tie in lines in New Marymont and
Marymont
200 feet of 2 in. main to replace Ii" main on Franklin
120 feet of 2 in. main to run east on Palm Bluff
233 feet of 2 in. main to serve Lot 58, Palm Terrace Unit 2
105 feet of 2 in. main to run east on Park St.
105 feet of 2 in. main to run south on Belle Terrace East
180 feet of 2 in. main to run east on Franklin St.
300 feet of 2 in. main to run east on Eldridge
357 feet of 2 in. main and 42 feet of 1 in. main to tie in
existing lines on Tioga, South St. and Washington Ave.
110 feet of 2 in. main to connect dead end lines at S. Washington
Ave. and Kingsley
220 feet of 2 in. main to run west on Franklin St.
$255.00
300.00
150.00
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190.00
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215.00
220.00
90.00
200.00
Con~issioner Bates moved that the City Manager's report be approved. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The City Manager reported that a preliminary hearing had been held with the
Grandview Terrace Association at which time he and the City Engineer had presented
the group with two separate proposals for the drainage of the area and that the
affected property owners were to decide on which proposition they desired and
notify him of their decision.
The City Manager requested the Commission's approval or a work order ror
$2,000.00 to correct a low pressure area in Ma~ymont. He said it will be
necessary to extend the high pressure line out Drew Street to somewhere near
Wilson Boulevard. Commissioner Crown moved that the work order be approved as
requested for the extension of this gas high pressure line. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Bates suggested that the report on the gas and water extensions
under $300.00 be made more brief just showing the total installed each month.
The City Manager said he would have a list made up once a month with a copy for
each Commissioner and the Clerk showing each extension so the motion could approve
the whole group without having them read separately.
The City Manager presented a Resolution requiring twenty-two property owners
to clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Crown moved the
Resolution be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried
unanimously.
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The City Attorney read a letter from I~. W. R. Dixon, Treasurer of the
ClearvJater Symphony, Inc., requesting a contribution from the City to help
finance three symphony concerts in the amount of $900.00 or $300.00 for each
concert. Commissioner Strang moved that this request be returned to the Special
Events Fund of the Chffinber of Commerce for their recommendation. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Strang reported that he had received a letter from residents
on Pine and Turner Streets between Evergreen and Hillcrest asking what can be
done about those streets which have recently had curbs put on them. He requested
the Manager to ask the City Engineer or the Public Service Department to check
the condition of the streets and make a report on them.
The Mayor requested that the Manager ask Mr. Kane to check the bad pavement
on Pennsylvania from Palmetto to Marshall and bring back a report on what is
needed to correct it.
The Commission now adjourned as the City Commission and acting as Trustees
of the Pension Fund, on a motion by Commissioner Strang which was seconded by
Commissioner Crown and carried unanimously, admitted Arthur L. 'Whitney, service
man in the Gas and Water Department, into membership in the Pension Plan.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 4:50 P.M.
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December 21, 1953
December 21, 1953
Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E. Crown, Jr.
John W. Bates, W. E. Strang, Jr.
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Gentlemen:
The Regular Meeting of the City Commission will be held in the City Hall
Auditorium on Monday, December 21, 1953, at 1:30 p.m. Items listed on the attached
agenda will be discussed at this time.
Very truly yours,
/s/ F. C. Middleton
Ci ty iV1anager
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Agenda - City Commission Meeting of December 21, 1953
City Hall Auditorium
1:30 p.m.
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Invocation, Rev. C. H. Wicks, Con~regational Church, Indian Rocks Beach.
Approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 7, and the Special
Meetings of December 10, 14, and 16, 1953.
Opening of bids for:
A. Broom Fiber for Street Sweeper.
B. Clay Sewer Pipe and Fittings.
C. Chain Link Fence.
D. Car of 2" Glav. Pipe.
E. Gas Making Oil.
Public l1earing on Construction of 300' of 6' concrete sidewalk and driveways
on the north side of Cleveland Street from a point approximately 28' eastdf
the east line of Washington Avenue extending e~st to present sidewalk.
Commission's consideration of:
A. Sale and Fill of Submerged Land on south side of Stevenson Creek.
B. Airport Lease. (Clearwater Flying School)
C. Application from Silas Green Shows for one night performance,
December 29, 1953, location east of Green Field between Palmetto and
Seminole Streets.
Request of Clearwater Beach Association to change name of Mandalay
Avenue to Mandalay Road. (Second Agenda Notice).
E. Smith - Coon Lease, Clearwater Beach.
6. Utility Improvements.
7. Lot Mowing Applications.
g Any item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission.
Adjournment
Commission acting as trustees for the Pension Plan.
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Clearwater, Florida
December ~, 1953
City Commission
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
In Re: Stevenson's Creek Development
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to your advertisement for bids and instructions to bidders
regarding the proposed development of the Stevenson's Creek project, we respect-
fully submit the following observations, to-wit:
The general conditions and specifications of your request for bids together
with the instructions to bidders are at material variance to the original agree-
ment we had at the time this project was formerly under consideration. It was
then our understanding that the Stevenson's Creek lands were to be offered for
sale as soon as the various zoning and other restrictions could be removed from
the property, but at no time did we understand that the City was going to furnish
a set of specifications which would be prohibitive of a logical development. It
was further our understanding that the development which we would have proposed to
make would have been subjected only to compliance with the normal ordinances of
the City and the Building Codes, so that our project would conform to other
subdivisions in the City.
We are further precluded from bidding upon this project by reason of the
following observations concerning your general conditions and specifications of
this deve~opment, to-wit:
SEA WALL
Minimum thickness of sea wall is specified as eight (8) inches.
thickness is an average of 50% thicker than sea walls provided for on
in Clearwater Bay. Damage possibilities in Stevenson Creek area must
as negligible as compared to Clearwater Bay or Gulf areas.
Said a-inch
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DOCK
Length o~ dock, specified at one hundred twenty (120) feet, appears far in
excess of any apparent needs. For residential purposes, dock should be eliminated
from this project. Eventual home owners should be permitted to determine what
docks, if any, are desirable.
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STREgTS-SIDEWALKS
Streets as specified consume 1.77 acres. Street and sidewalks as specified
on north side of project would actually destroy water frontage of 55% of entire
north side. Said street and sidewalks should be elimir.ated so that prospective
property owners would actually have water frontage. Properties on Devon Drive,
Venetian Point, Bay Esplanade and Carlouel area do not have streets and sidewalks
between homes and the Bay or Gulf.
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SEWERS AND DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE
General specifications state "the bidder shall agree to pay the apportional
share of converting the existing septic tank into a necessary lift station". This
existing septic tank serves scores of homes in Navajo Park and is already operating
at full capacity, and converting this septic tank into a lift station cannot
logically be considered the direct responsibility of any prospective developer.
The construction of proper sized septic tanks and conversion costs to a lift
station are the responsibility of the City to the scores of property owners whose
premises are served by the City's septic tank at a cost of $9 per year.
A prudent bidder on this project should know costs of converting present
septic tank into a lift station and should have definite knowledge of apportion-
ment of costs. Without such definite data being provided by the City, it is not
possible to set forth a proper bid, even if said bidders were willing to convert
the present septic tank into a necessary lift station for the use of several
hundred property owners beyond the area of the proposed project.
The general specifications further state "the bidder shall agree to pay fo r
the apportional share of force main to the sewage treatment plant". Installation
of a force main beyond the proposed project to the Sewage Treatment Plant is a
direct City responsibility and must be considered part of the general City sewage
system. No records are available indicating direct absorption of sewage system
costs by any developer beyond his particular property. Even if any bidder desired
to accept a prorata ohare of costs of a force main to serve the several hundred proper-
ties beyond the proposed project, a proper bid cannot be prepared without definite
knowledge of total costs and knowledge of the prorata share the City anticipates
a bidder may be expected to absorb in his development costs.
Respectfully submitted,
1.s/ Wm. H. Williams
/s/ Jas. R. Billet
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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 and/or 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 128 of the Charter of the
City of Clearwater, as amended.
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Joseph A. Simcock
4021 School Lane
Drexel Hill, Fa.
Frank Ward
West Hempstead
Long Island, N.Y.
Nell M. Morgan
16 S. Ft. Harrison
Clearwater, Florida
John H. Austin Sr.
158 Elley Ave.
Newark 6, N.J.
Edw. J. Thede
1745 N. Ft. Harrison
Clearwater, Florida
MaryV. Avera
1059 - 5th St. N.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Jack Moss
Clearwater, Florida
Wm. E. Cavanagh
Box 181" Montgomery, Ala.
Lots 1 and 2, Block A
LaJolla
Lot 12, Block 42
Mandalay
6.00
4.00
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DESCRIPTION
Lots 17 and 18, Block B
Bay Terrace
Lot 20, Block B
Bay Terrace
Lot 21, Block B
Bay Terrace
Lot 22, Block B
Bay Terrace
Lots 15 and 16, Block E
Avondale Subdivision
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2.00
2.00
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8.00
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Avondale Subdivision
4.00
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
December 21, 1953
(Continued)
Lot 2, Block 42
Mandalay
4.00
Robert E. Skinner
82$ Bayshore Drive
Tampa, ,li'lorida
Cleo Matheos
110 Colman Ave.
Spencerport, N.Y.
Thomas Hamilton
509 E. Pine St.
Clearwater, Florida
P. H. & Clara B. Guinand
1529 Drew St.
Clearwater, Florida
Leo M. Butler
Clearwater, Florida
John T. Bailey
39 Tennis Apts., 6 Burns
Forrest Hills, N.Y.
Marigold 1. Davis
3794 Philwood
Mempnis, Tenn.
A. & W. Glads~ Inc.
Ft. Myers, ~lorida
Norman B. Beecher
432 Druid Road
Clearwater, Florida
Effie Crews
51$ Wildwood Way
Clearwater, Florida
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4.00
Lot 3, Block 42
Mandalay
Lot 11, Block' 42
Mandalay
Lots 30 through 33
Block A, Hillcrest
Lots 34 through 36
Block A, Hillcrest
Lots 4 and 5, Block A
Breeze Hill
Lot 6, Block A
Breeze Hill
Tract 1, Unit C
Skycrest
Lots 16 and 17, Block A
Belleair Highlands
Lots 18 through 22,
Block A
Belleair Highlands
Also 27, 28 and 29
Block A, Belleair Highlands
(Partially mowed
Lot 18, Block 1
Knollwood
4.00
6.00
4.50
8.00
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4.00
8.00
4.00
10.00
6.00
Robert C. Lawler
917 Main St.
Richmond, Ind.
Frank A. Sidner
1401 Laura St.
Clearwater, Florida
D. W. Parrish
Benson, N.C.
5.00
Lot 20) Block 1
Knollwood
Lot a, Block 267
Carlouel
5.00
4.00
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE City Co~nission of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
this 21st day of December) A.D. 1953.
ATTEST:
/s/ H. G. Wingo
City Auditor and Clerk
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
1I1ayor-Commis sioner
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December 18, 1953
Hon. Herbert M. Brown, Mayor
City of Clearwater
106 Legal Building
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mayor Brown:
I am happy to inform you that there has recently been organized in the City
of Clearwater a non-profit corporation known as the Clearwater Symphony Inc.
This organization is composed of responsible citizens who are giving their
time, effort, and money to bring to this community refined, cultural, and
pleasant entertainment. The conductor \tn.ll be the well-known and extremely
capable Mr. Leon Poulopoulos. It is the plan of the Clearwater Symphony Inc. to
give three concerts during the winter season, one each in January, February,
and March.
We therefore respectfully request your consideration of financial support
from the City to aid in the successful accomplishment of our program. Should it
be possible to make available to us an amount totaling $900.00 or $300.00 per
concert, you may be sure your cooperation will be very much appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
/s/ W. R. Dickson
Treasurer, Clearwater Symphony Inc.
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CITY (;OMNffSSION MEETIP,G
December 21, T953
Tlte City Gommission of the City ef Clearwater met ir. regular session at City
Ha11, Monday, December 21, 1953, at 1:30 P.M, with the following members piesent:
Herbert M. Brown
W. E. Crown, Jr.
Jack Russell
JJohr W. Bates
W. E. Strang, Jr.
Also pressnt wer;�:
F. C. Middlet�n
Chas. M. Phillips
G. T. McClamm�
S. Licicton
PQayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Manager
Citg Attorney
Chief oi Police
City Engineer
The me�ting was called to order by the �dayor. The invocation was given by
Reverend C. H. Wicks of the Congregational Church, Indian Rocks Beach. Gommissioner
Strang moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of Decembe.r 7th and. the special
meetings of December lOth, 1�:th and lbth be approved in accordance with the copies
furnished each member in writing. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Bates and
carried unanimously.
The City Manager report�d that three bids had been received far one yeaxfs
supply of broom fib:��� for the street sweeper. The bids were opened and read as
follows:
A. Steiert 8c Son, N�orristown, Pa.
att Company, $2 Wrall St., New York, N,Y,
Fla.-Ga. Tractor �'o., Tampa
Per lb, Total
.1102 �y.40 �0
, llz5 �.50. 00
•1397 558.$0
The City Nanager recommended accepting the 1ow bid oi �I�4�.$0 from A. Steiert &
Son. Commissioner Strang moved that the City Pianager's recommendation b e accepteti.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimouslp.
The City 1�Sanager r�ported that two bids had been received for clay sewer pipe
and fittings, a stack item for the Public Service Department. The bids were
opznecl and read as follows:
W, S. D�ckey Clay Mig, Co., Birmingham, Ala. �1,392.3$
Oconee Clay Pr�ducts Co.9 Nilledgeville, Ga. 1,?63.75
The City T�tanager recommended acceptino th� low bid of �1,z63.75 from Oconee Clay
Products Gompany. Gommissioaer Strang moved the I�Sanager's recommendation be
accepted. Motion v��as seco�ded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
It was reported by the City Manager that five bids had been received for 21�$
feet df chain link fence and a lj foot gate to go around the gas tank and the neta
v,=ell in the Belmont area. The bids were opened and read as fel.low:s:
Matt. G. Reeves & Son, Inc., Tampa �707.60
Triple «A�� Fence Co., Inc,, t�pa 90�.00
Lame�s Forge & Orn. Iron Wks., Clearwater 90ti.00
Cyclone Fence Co. , Tampa 7L�6.00 '
Anchar Pos� Products, Inc., Tampa 59�'..95
Commissioner Strang moved the bids be referred to the City Manager for •recnmmenda-
t:i:on and returned at the nex� re�ular meeting. Motion was secanded bg Comm�.ssioner
r�ussell and carried unanimously.
Tn regard to the bids o� on� milYimuril car (�.O,CJO lbs, or approximately 11,000
feet) of 2�� galvanized pipe, the City i�7anager stated that at the meeting of
December 7th thrze bids were opened for two inch pipe but ;he bids wsre not
supposed to be in on that pdrticular date so the bids had been returned and the
bidders had been asked to re-bid. Th.erefore, he requested the Commission to can�el
its 3ction taken at the meeting of December ']th. The bids were opened and read
as follows:
American Pipe & Suppl� Co., Tampa
Burt Lotia Supply �o., Tampa
Cameron-�arkley Co., Tampa
Ellis Machinery & Supply Co�, Tampa
Gulf Coast In�. Supply Co., St. Petar�burg
Industrial Supply Go., Tampa
Knight Fc TtiTall Co �, Tampa
�eerless-F1a. Co. , Inc, , Clea,: �vater.
Standard Supply Co., Clearwater
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.3402
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.3377
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3,740v00
3,743�30
3,74z.20
3,zz5.z0
3,726.$0
Conunissioner Russell moved that the bids be tahulated and brought back ta the next
meetir.g and that the former bids received be rejected as those firms bidding have
submitted new bids, Notion was seconded bx Commissione: Strang and carr�.ed
ur.animously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
December 21, 1953
The City Nianager reported tlzat two bids had been reoeived for one year's
sup�ly o� gas snrichment oil for the Gas Plant. Ae explained that this was a
blended oil using �2 Diesel fuel oil and #b fuel oil. The bids were read as
follows:
2 Diesel 6 oi1
Gulf Oi1 Corporation, Tampa .i�5 per gal. .0555 per gal.
Pure Oi1 Company, Tampa (blended) 2.95$� �..29$$
Co;nmissioner Russell called attention to the fact that althou�h he is the local
distributor for gas and oil for Lhe Pure Oil Company i�e has no interest in and
de�ives no benefit from any sales made by the Industrial Department of the Pure
Oil Company. Commissioner Strang moved thac '�he bids be referred to the City
Manager for recoimnendation at tH� next meeting. Motion was seconded hy
Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced the Public Hearing on the construc�ion of 300 feet oi
6 inch concrete sidewalk and driveways on the north side of CleveJ,and Street
running easterly from a point approximately 2$ feet east of the ext�nded line of
Washington Avenue. The City Engineer estimated th?re would be 132D square feet
of four inch sidewalk and $Ol square feet of six inch sid�walk to be put in by a
Ca.ty cre�w at the total estimated cost of �7�.2.$0. Mr. Watt Clark and Mr. K. 0.
Finch, affected property owners, were pre�ent and objected to tke proposed
prcject but aftar discussion their objections were withdrawrx. There being no
valid objections, Commissioner Crown moved that City cxews Ue authorized to
proceed immediately with �he pr�ject of �onstructing 300 feet of concrete S�.dewalk
and driveways on the north side of Cleveland Street irom a point 2$ feet ea�t of
the east line of Vdashington Av�nue extending ezst to the present sidewalk, that
credit be oiven on the assessment where there are e�cisting driveways, and that thz
affected properties be assessed in accordance with the actual eonstruction. Motion
was seconded by Cr�mmissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
Mr. Wm. L. Al1ey of Al1ey, Rehbaum and Gapes appeared bafore the Commission
in connection with his reques� f�r permission to install a driveway across an
area designated a.s '�park�� lying nn the south side of Sunburst Court Strest. Nlr.
Al1ey presented an axcerpt from the Minutes oi the City Commission meeting of
October 17, 193$, showing that ha.s f irm had paid �12,500.�0 in bond interest
certiiic�:tes �or the settlement of City taxes and improvement liens (totalling
�a33,0$0.6$) against a.11 of the lots in Sunburst Court Subdivisa.on excepting two
Zots but including the lot in question. It was Mr. Alley's argument that since
Lot 7 had been assessed for pavir.g by the City in 1927, the City bp such ussassment
had recognized Lot � as fronting on Sunburst Caurt Street and by such recognition
had ;nade the area designated as park a part of the street right-o£-i�ay. Mr. Ben
Krentzman, attorney for the residents of Sunburst Court Subdivision, st�ted that
his clients, who were opposed to the granting af Mr. Al1ey°s request, had not
been advised that the maLter �rouTd come up at this meeting since it did not appear
on the agenda, and he requested that the Commission take no final action until
his clients could be pro�erly r.epresented. The City Attorney stated that in his
opi�ioa ti:e equities of the case were with Mr. xlley because the City Commission
in 192� had assessed the iot for the pauing of Sunburst Court 5treet and in 193$
had accegted payment for those assessments. He said t�e City under Section
167.Q9, F:Lorida Statutes, has the right to change the usage of parks and he
tho�.�;ht pcssibiy the 1927 C�;;y Conmission by its action of assessing the property
ior the paving had char,ged the use of the park. The Mayor said he thought the
City was withou� knowledge actually as to what the Commission can do and he
recommended getting at the City�s expense a declaratory judgment as to whether or
not the area is still a park despite the fact that the owmer was assessed for it.
After �urther discussion, Mr. Krentzman agreed that it would be fair to ask for
a Court deczsion in the matter. Commissioner Bates moved that the Gity Attorney
and any other proper aificials of the City be authorized to ta:ke whatever steps
are necessary �o ascertain where we stand 3n this matter and tha� litigation be
authorized. Motian was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously,
Rsgar�iing the sale and fill of submerged land on the south side of Stevenson
Creek adjacent to North Fort Harrison Avenue, the Mayor explained tha� the matter
had been advertised .for the December 7th meeting but no bids had been received;
however, at �hat time a�ette: had besn received from Mr. Billet and Mr< Williams
w;�ose bond of �1,000.00 t,o guarantee a bid on the property expires December 31,
1953. The Ci��y Attorney read uhe letter which stated that Billet and Williams
felt that �he City�s general.spEcifications were too exacting. Some o.� the reasons
they gave were;
That specif`ications for $ inch thickness o£ the seawall was 50� thicker than
seawall provided for property on Clearwatsr Bay;
That the requirement for a dock 120 feet a.n leng�h wa�� far in excess of any
appare�zt need;
'Phat •�,he City�s plan for street� along the waterfront was ur.desirable;
That t,he City�s requirement for the developer to pa�;• ior a lift station for
sewz�ge disposal was unreasonable.
The letter is se� forth in the folloiaing pages of tt±es�� minutes and b�r .refe•rence
made a part hereof. After discussion, the Nayor su;gested that the City
re-advertise for proposals on the sale and development of this property with the
following provisions;
The developer ta consider the land unplatted and to submit a plat of.his own;
I£ the plat submitted i3 found to be acceptabie, the City would vacate the
ola plat;
The developer to reserve one street encl centering on Calume•� Drive and
extending in a northerly directzon out into the dredged area approximately
75 feet lang.
CTTY COMMISSZON MEETTNG
December 21, 1953
Cornrnissio�zer Bates moved that the Steverison Creek property be re-offered for sale;
That �he Williams and Billet bend be considered estreated;
That Williams and Billet be given a 1�5 day grace periad in vrhich to submit
a. new proposal; .
That it be clearly:anderstood that the developer wi�.l replat �he area and thz
developer is now to consider it unplatted;
That the developer will submi� a plan of the development;
That the developer will specifically have a 60 foot ri�ht-oi-way to the water
centering about Calumet Drive going northv�ard that will inalude a minimum
dock that would be on the order of L�0 feet;
In general, �his developa_r would be in t he same posis,ion as any new davelopers
with reference to the sewers, street p�ving and drainage,
Motion was seconded by Cornmissioner Strang and carried unanimously. It was a�°eed
by �the Corrm►ission that the sale should be re-advertised, th� proposals to be sub-
mittea at the regular Commission meetin� on February l, 1954• The Mayor suggested
that the City Manager and the C�ii;>y Attorney write to Billet and Williaws,
�eknovrledging receipt of their letter, enclosing a certified copy of the I�Iir�utes
and �ffering to supgly them with any information they might require,
Regarding the sep�ic tank in Navajo Park, the Mayor said there had been
reports of hav�ng considerabl� trouble zn that area and requested that the City
i�lanager give some study to that situation and suggest what should be done to
alleviate that septic tank tr�ubls and report on it.
The Mayror reported that Item 5B, Airport Lease, was being deferred by request.
It was suggested that an executive session be se't up for Tuesday, December 29th,
to discuss this proposal and to discuss the architect's plan for the Ball Park.
Ths Nayor ar.nounced the application from Silas Green Shov�s for a one night
performance, December 29, 1953, to be located east of Green Field between Palmetto
and Seminole Streets, The Chief of Police reported that he haa no objection, that
the company would post bond to guarantee cleanino up the grounds properly anci would
have liability insurance. The Mayor said he thought they should be required *.o pa
the license fee as set up and show bond and show liability insurance. Commissioner
Crown moved that the application of the S�las Green Shows for 2 one night perform-
ance on December 29, 1953, be approved subject t� the usual financial and l�censing
restrictions. Matzon was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Item D, Reques; oi Gleu.rwater Beach Association to char.ge name of IVIandalay
Avenue to Alandalay Road, was deferred by request.
The Gi�y t�ttarney presented the proposed lease with Amos Smith and Ulilliam
Coon for the erection �nd operat=on of a swimmin� pool on Lots Three and Four,,
City Park Subdivision., now occupied bp the Ch,amber of Commerce. Mr. Ben
Krentzman, attorney for P�essrs. Smith and Coun, presented a number of amendmentR
to th� proposed lease agreement for discussion by tne Gommission. Such amenrlments
as were approved by the Commission were noted by the City Attorney for inclusion
in the agreement. Comma.ssioner Crown moved tha� the lease with Amos Smith and
William Coan in connection with the erection and oparation of a swimming pool and
r2lated facilities be approved as amendsd in the various discussions today with
the furtt�er provision that possession of the property shall be delivered not later
than 30 days from today and that the Citv will cooperate with the lessees in
givin� them access to the buildin' for architectural studi�s and similar matters
and that the proper City ofiicials �e authorized to executz the lease as amended.
Niotion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Crown moved that space y�reviously agreed upon in the P�Iarir_a
Building be provided to the Chamber of Commerce and that the quarters be made
suitable for them at the City�s expense and further provided that the gresent
lease on the old Ju�ior Chamber o� Commerce Building be cancelled and a similar
lease (it beino m understanding th�t in this present lease there is a provision
it is cancellable� be executed for the Marina Building faaility for the remaining
term of the present lease, and that the proper officials be authorized to execute
a new lease for the Chamtaer of Commerce under comparable conditions -- specifically
the cancellation feature. I�Iotion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried
unanimously.
The City NFanager reported on the installation of th�� follawing gas main
extensions:
105 ieet of l� in. main to run east on Magn�lia
1.50 feet of 2 in. main in easement on Admiral Woodson Lane
3Q0 feet of 2 in. main to run souLh or, Coronado
300 feet of 2 in. main to run east on Hibiscus
32$ feet of 2 in. main to run sou�h in easement on Comet
500 feet of 1 in. main to run north on Bag Shore Bl�a.
250 feet of 1� in main to run south of£ Rainbow Dr.
375 feet of 2 in. main to run east on Engman Sto
240 feet of 1. in. main to run south off Meteor Ave.
360 feet of l� in. main to run north off Pegasus
300 feet of l� in. main to run south from Keene Rd.
�55.00
90,00
1$0.00
220.00
300,J0
255.00
19�.00
275.00
150.00
z35.c�
200.00
Com.missioner Crown moved that the City Manager�s report be accepted. R3otion was
seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
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CITY' COMMISSION MEETInG
December zl} 1953
The City Manager recommended the installation of the following gas main
extensions:
1�?0 feet of 2 in. main to run north on Corona Ave.
l�00 feet of 2 in. m�in to connect mains in easement east of
Comet and south of Cleveland
750 feet of 2 in. main to tie in mains east of Come-C and
Aurora
�p3C?5. 00
3�5.00
610.00
Commissioner Crown moved that the City Manager's recommendation be approved.
Motic,n k;as seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unaniinously.
The Ci�y ivianager reported on the installatior� of the following water main
extensions:
330 feet oi 2 in. main i>o run east on Pierce St. �2�5.00
$00 feet of 2 in. main to tie in lines in New Marymont and
P+Iarymont 300. 00
200 feet of 2 in. main to replace 1�" main on Franklin 150.00
120 feet of 2 in. main to run east on Palm Bluff g5.00
?33 feet oi 2 in. main to serve Lot 5$, Palm Terrace Unit 2 1$0.00
105 feet of 2 in. main �o run east on Fark S�. $0.00
105 feet of 2 in. main to run south on Belle Terrace East $0.00
i$0 feet of 2 in. main to run east on Franklin St. 1�L5.00
300 feet of ? in. main to run east on Eldridge 215,00
357 feet of 2 in, main and �.2 feet of 1 in. main to tie in
existing lines nn Tioga, South St. and LVashinotc�n Ave. 220.00
1.10 feet of 2 in. main to connact dead end lines at S. �nlashington
Ave. and Itingsley 90.00
220 feet of 2 in. main to run west on I'ranklin �t. 200.00
�onunissioner Bates moved that the City Manager's report be approved. RZotion was
seconded by Commissioner Russell and carrie�. unanin�ously.
The City T4anager reported that a preliminary hearing had been held with the
Grandview TPrrace Association at which time he and the Ci�y Engineer had presented
the group with two separate proposals �'or the drainage oi the area and that the
affected groperty owners were to decide on wh�ch groposition they desired and
r.otify him af their decision.
mhe City Manager request�:� the Commission's approval of a work order for
�p2,000.00 to correct a Iow pressure are�, in NIarymont. He said it will be
necessary to extend the high pressure line out�Drew Street to somewhere near
V7ilson Boulevard. Commissioner Crawn m�ved that the work order be approvad as
requested for the extension o� this gas high pressure 1ine. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
Gommissioner Bates suggestsd that the report on the gas and water extensions
under �300.00 be made more brief just showing the total installed each month.
The City Manager said he would have a list made up once a month with a copy for
each Gommissianer and the Clerk showine each extension so the motion could approve
the ivhole group without having them read separately.
The City t�anager presented a Resolution requiring twenty-two property owners
to clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Crown moved the
Resolution be adopted. Motion v�as seconded by Commissioner Strang and carrze@
, unanimously.
The City Attorney read a letter from I+!Ir. �i�. R, Dixan, Treasurer of the
Glearwater Symphony, Inc., requesting a contribution from the City to heZp
finance three symphony concerts in tk�e amount of �900,00 ar �300,00 for each
concert. Comma.ssionsr Strang moved that this request be returned to the Special
Events Fund of the Chamber of Commerce for thezr recommendation. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimoLsly,
Commissioner Strang reported that he had received a letter from residents
tln Pine an� Turner Streets between Evergreen and Hillcrest asking what can be
done about those streets which have recenl;ly had curbs put on them. He requested
the Manag�r ta ask the City Engineer or the Public Service Department to check
the conditio.� of the stree�s and make a report on them.
The Mayor requ�sted that the Idanager ask Mr. Ka.ne to check the bad pavement
on Pennsylvania from Palrretto to Marshall and bring hack a report on what is
needed to correct �.t.
The G�mmission novr adjourned as the City Commisszon and acting as Trustees
of the Pensian Fund, on a raotion by Commissioner Strang whi,ch was seconded b�r
Conmissione.r Crown and carried unan?mously, a�mitted Arthur L. V�Ihitney, service
man in the �as and 'v7ater Department, into memb�rship in the PEnsion P1an.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
ad,journed at 4:50 P.PF.
Attest:
O
Gity Audit and Clerk
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M yor-Commissio r
CITY CONII�iISSION MEETING
December 21, 1953
Nlayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Corar,iissioners: Jack Ft�assell, W. E, Crown, Jr.
John W. Bates, W. E. Strang, Jr.
Gentlemen:
December 21, 19��
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The Regular A'iesLing of �he Gity Commission will be neld in th� Ci�p Hall
Auditoriurn on Monda;�, December 21, 1953, at 1;30 p.m. Items listed on the attached
agenda will �e discussed at this time.
Very truly yours,
/s/ F. C. Middletan
FCi�i:s City i'ianager
Enclosure
Agenda - Git}r L'ornmission Meeting of December 21, 1953
City Hall Auditorium
1a30 p.m.
l. Invocation, Rev. C. H. Wicks� Congregatzonal Church, Indian Rocks Beach.
2. Approving the minutes of the Regular P�ieeting o£ December 7, and the Special
Meetings of December 1Q, 1L;., and 16, 1953.
3. Openino of bids for:
A. Broom FiUer for Street Sweeper.
B. C1ay Sewer Pipe anci Fittings.
C. Chain Link Fen�e.
D. Car of 2« Glav. Pipe.
E. Gas 1'�Iaking OiL
�. Public nearing on Construction of 30C�' o� t�t concrete sidewalk and driveways
on the north side of Cleveland Street from a point agproximately 2$t east of
the east line of U.ashington avenue extending �ast to present sidewalk.
5. Commisszon's consideration of:
A. Sale and Fill of Submerged Land on south sicle of Stevenson Creek.
B. Airport Lease. (Ciearwater Flyino School)
C. Application from Silas Green Shows for one night performance,
December 29, ig53, location east o� Green Field between Pa7.metto and
Seminole Streets.
D. Request of Clearwater Beach Association ta chan e name of I�Iandalay
Avenue to �Iandalay Road. (Second kgenda �otice�.
E. Smith - Coon Lease, Clearwater Beach,
b. Utility Improvements.
7. Lot �owing Applications.
$ k7y iteLn not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the Commission.
Ad j qurnrnent
Commission acting a.s trustees for the pension Plan.
City Commission
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Flarici.a
In Re: Stevenson's Creek Dev�Iopment
Gent3emen:
Clearvrater, Florida
December 1�, 1953
Pursuant to youx advertisement for bids and instructions to bidders
regarding the proposed develo�ment of the Stevenson's Creek project, we respect-
fully submit the fol.lowing observations, to-wit:
The general cor.ditions and specifications o� your request far bids togel;her
with the instructions to bidders are at material variance to the origina7, agz�ee-
ment we had at the time this project was formerly undez^ consideration. It was
ther. aur understianding that the Stevenson's Creek lands were to be offereti for
sale as soon as the various zoning and other restrictions could be removed from
the property, but at no time did we understand that the City was going to furnish
a s�t of specifications which would be prohibitive of a logical. development. It
was further our undexstanding that the develapment which we would have proposed to
make woul.d have been subjected only to c�mpliance with the norma]. ordinances of
the City and tYae Building Oodes, so that our project would coniorm to other
subdivisions in the City.
We are further precluded from bidding upon this project by reason of the
following observations co ncerning your general conditions and speaifications of
this development, to-wit;
SEA WALL
Minimum thickness of sea wall is specified as eight ($J inches, Said $-inch
thicicness is an avPrage of 50o thicker than sea walls provided for on property
in Clearwater Bay. Damage possibilities in Stevenson Creek area must be considered
as negl:gible as compared to Clearw�ter Bay or Gulf areas.
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�ITY CON�IISSION M�ETING
December 21., 1�53
(Continued)
DOGK
� Length of dock, specified at one hundred twenty (120) ieet, appears far in
excess of any apparent needs. For residential purposes, dock should be elimina�ed
from this project. Eventual home owners should be permitted to determin:e what
docks, if any, are desirable.
STR�ET5-SIDEWALKS
�Str�ets as specified consume 1,77 acres. S�reet and sidewalks as specified
on north side af project w�uld actually destroy water frontage of 55� of entire
north sidE. Said street a�id sidewalks should be eliminated so that prospective
property �wners would actually have watEr frontage. Properties on Devon Drive,
Venetian Foint, Bay Esplanade and Carlouel area d� not h�ve streets and sidewalks
between homes and the Bay or Gulf.
SEWERS �ND DIS�'OSAL OF SEWAGE
General specifications state "the bidder shall agree to pay the apportianal
share of converting the existing septic tank into a necessary lift station'�. This
existing septic tank serves scoras af homes in Navajo Park and is already o�eracing
at full capacity, and oonvPrting i;his septic tank into a lift station cannot
logically be considered the direct responsi.bility o.f any praspective developer.
The construction of praper sized septic ;anics a;.�i cunversion custs to a lift
station are tne responsibilitg of the City to the scores of property owners who'se
premises are servEd by the City's segti:: tank at a cost o.f �9 Per year,
A pradent bidder on this project sY�ould know costs oi converting present
septic tank into a lift station an� should Y�ave �efinite knowledge of apportion-
ment of costs> Without such definite data being provided by the City, it is not
possible to set i'orth a proper bid, even if said bidders wer�e willing to convert
the present septic tank into a necessary lift station for the use oi se�reral
hundred property owners beyond the area of the proposed project.
The general specifications furLher state �fthe bidder shall ag*••ee to pay fo r
the apportional share of force main to the sewage treatment plai�t'�. Installatian
of a force main beyond the proposed project to the Sewage Treatment Plant is a
direci: City responsibility and must be considered par�t; of the general City sewage
system. No records are available indicatirg direct absorption o� sewags system
costs by any deveToper beyond his particular property, Even if any bidder desired
to accept a. prorata share of costs of a force r�ain to serve the several hundred proper-
ties beyond the p.roposect project, a proper bid cannot be prepared without definite
knowledge of total costs and knowledge of the prorata share the City anticipates
a:.idder may be expected to absorb in his deve�opment costs.
Resgectfully submitted,
%s% ,7as.HRo`'Billet5
r2ESOLU�I0D1
WHEREAS: it has been def,er•mi:�e� by the City Commission of the City of
Ciearwater, Florida, that the gropert� ae,Scrived below should be cleaned of weeds,
grass and/or underbrush, and tha� af�er ten (10) days notice and failure of thQ
owner thereof to d.o so, the City should clean suck� property and charge the costs
thereoi against the respective propertg.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEII by the City Commissioxi of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, that the follawing described property, situate in said City, shall be
cleaned o� weeds, grass �n3/or underhrush within ten (10) days after notice in
writing to the owner4 thereof to do so and that upon fail.ure to comply with said
notice, the City shal� perform such �leaning and charge the cas�s thereof against
the respective properties in accordance wi�h Section 12$ of the Charter of the
City of Clearwater, as amended.
���E DESCRIPTION CO�T
Jaseph A, Simcock Lots 1'% and 1$, Block B � 1�.00
1�021 School Lane Bay Terra�e
Drexel Hil1, Pa.
Frank Ward Lot 20, Block B 2,00
West Hempstead Bay Terrace
LonQ island, N.Y.
Ne11. M. Morgan Lot 21, BZock S 2��Q
16 S. Ft. Harrison Bay Terrace
Clearwater, Florida
John H. Austin S�. Lot 22, Block B 2.00
15$ Elley Ave. Bay Terrace
Newark 6, N.J.
Edw. J. Thede Lots 15 and 16, Block E $.00
1745 r,. Ft, Harrison Avondale 5ubdivision
Clearwater, Florida
i�ary �I. Avera Lot 1$, Block E 4.00
1059 - 5th St. N. Avondale Subdivision
SL•. Petersburg, Flcrida
Jack Moss iots l and 2, Block A 6.00
Clear�vrater, Florida LaJolla
V7m. E. Cavanagh Zot 12, Block �.2 L�,00
Bo�c 1$1�, IKontgomery, '�l.a. Mandalay (Continuedj
CITX COMMISSI�N MEETING
Decemoer 2ti, 1953
(Continued)
Robert E. Skinner Lot 2, B1ock 42
$2$ Bayshore Drive Mandalay
Tampa, F`lorida
C1zo Matheos Ldt 3, �lock 1�2
110 Colinan Ave. �tandalay
Spencerport, N.Y.
Thomas Hamilton Lot 11, Block 1�2
509 E. Pine St� Mandalay
Clearwater, Florida
P. H. & Clara. 3, uuinand Lots 30 through 33
1529 Drew St. , Blcck A, Hillcrest
C1�arwater, Florida
I,eo M. Bu.ticr Lots 34 th•rough 36
Clearwater, Florida Block A, Hillcrest
�John T. Bailey Lots 4 and 5, Block A
39 Tennis Apts,, 6 Burns 5t, Breeze Hill
Forrest Hills, N>Y.
Marigold L, Davis Lot 6, Block A
3794 Philwood Breeze Hill
Memphis, Tenn.
A. & W. Glads Inc.
Ft. Myers, ��lorida
Norman 3. Beecher
�+32 �Y'll1.C1 R.n3Cl
Clearwater, Fl�rida
Effie Crews
51$ Wildwooa Way
Clearwater, Florida
tr rt
Tract 1, Unit C
Skycrest
Zcts 16 and 1%, Block A
Belleair Highlands
Lots 1$ through 22,
Block A
Belleair Highlands
Also 27, 2$ and 29
Block A, Belleair Highlands
(Partially mowed
1� . 00
I� . 00
4..00
6.00
4e5�
$.00
4.00
$.00
4.. 00
1U.00
b.0o
h�bert C, Lawler Lot 1$, Block l 5.00
917 Main St. Iinollwood
Richmond, Tind,
Frank �l. Sidner Lot 20, Block 1 5.00
1/�01 Laura Ut. Knollwood
Clearwa�er, Florida
D. W. Parrish Lot $, �lock 267 Li.,00
Benscn, N.,C. CarloueY
PASSED AA'D ADOPTED BY THE City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida,
this 21st day of December, 4.D. �953.
�ITTEST :
/s/ H, G. Vlingo
Cit3� Auditor and Clerk
��� Herbert i+i. Brown
AZayor-Commissioner
December l$, 1453
Hon. Herbert M. Brown, Mayor
City o.f Clearwater
lOb Legal Buil�ing
Clearwater, Florida
Dear Mayor �rown:
I am happy to 'inform you that there has recently been organized in the City
of Clearwater a non-pi°ofit corporation known as the Clearwater Symphony Inc.
This arganization is composed of responsible citizens who are gi�ting their
time, effort, and money to bring to this community refined, cul�ural, and
pl�asant entertainment. The conductor will be the we1l-Known a.nd extremely
capaUle Nr. Leon Poulopoulos. It is the plan of the Clearwater 5ymphony Inc. to
give three concerts during the win�er season, one e�ch in January, February,
and March.
We therefore respec�fully request your consideration of financial support
.from the City to aid in the successful accomplishment of ovr program. Should it
be possible to maka available to us an amount totaling �900.OG or �300.00 per
concert, you may be sur� your cooperation wi11 be very much appreciated�
Respe�tfully yours,
/s/ W. R. Dickson
WRD:nk �reasurer, Glearwater Symphony Inc.
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