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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 28, 1951E
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The City Commission of the City of Clearwater met in Special Session at
City Hall, Monday, June 28, 1954, at 1;30 p,m, with the fo1'lowing members
present:
Herbert M. Drawn
John W. Bates
Guy L, Kennedy
Jaclc Russell
ti?J, ];. Strang, Jr.
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present vrere:
F. C. Middleton
Chas. M. Phillips, Jr,
G, T. McClamma
S, Lickton
City Manager
City Attorney
Chief of Police
City Engineer
The Mayor Called the meeting to order, The City Attorney read a proposed
Resolution which would set up a Public Hearing on tidednesday, Juni: 30th, at
12:15 p.m. on the proposed budget fixing the rate of taxation at 8,4 mills for
operating and 3,8 mills for debt requirements for the fiscal year starting
July 1, 1954, and ending June 30, 1955. The Mayor commented that in view of
the added services provided by the City and the added increase in the cost of
government service, the Commission had only increased the tax rate by .7 of one
mill and it was the first time in six years that there has been an increase,
The City Attorney read a letter from Dlr. U, M, Slater, President of the Clearwater
Federation of Civic Clubs stating that on behalf of the Budget Committee of
the Federation of Civic Clubs, he wished to express approval of the proposed
budget. Commissioner Strang moved that the Resolution be passed and adopted
as read. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
The Mayor stated that although the item had not been placed on the agenda,
the Public Hearing on the matter of the appeal of the Florida Power Corporation
from the refusal of the Building Inspector to grant a permit for the construction
of an electric sub-station on Lots lg and 20, Block 84, Mandalay Unit No. 5, would
be considered at this time as the Hearing had been adjourned from June 21st to this
date. Mr. E. B, Casler, attorney for the Florida Power Corporation, said that
they had investigated the sites which had been proposed by Mr, Kerekes as an
alternate to the proposed location and that none of them were suitable for the
Power Company's use; in one instance, the site was occupied by a building
which it would be necessary to raze; same of the other sites would make it
necessary for the Florida Power Corporation to run its lines in a southerly
direction and they: turn north again which would be a needless expense, The
City Attorney read a letter addressed to the City Commission by Mr, John K.
Batstone, President of the Clearwater Beach Association, in the form of a
Resolution requesting that the Florida Power Corporation be permitted to
construct its sub-station on Lots 5 and 6 and a part of Lot 4 of Block 87,
Mandalay Unit 5. A number of alternate locations were discussed and it appeared
from the statements of various property owners in the area that the site suggested
by the Clearwater Beach Association would be the least objectionable.
Commissioner Russell. moved that this Public Hearing be adjourned to July 12th
and a second Public Hearing be held at the same time and that the property owners
in the area of Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 87, Mandalay Unit No. 5, be also notified.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously. Commissioner
Strang suggested that the new Public Hearing be advertised immediately without
waiting for a report from the Florida Power Corporation as to urhether the lots
can be purchased, then it could be cancelled later if necessary.
The City Attorney stated that he had placed the item of the purchase of the
Hartsel property on the agenda as the time limit of thirty days in which to
accept the proposal offez°ed by Mrs. Hartsel would expire June 2gth. Commissioner
Bates moved that the proper officials be authorized to sign the contract and that
the $1,500,00 dovrn payment be paid to tors. Hartsel and that arrangments also be
made with the seller to provide for a reasonable period for the payment of the
first installment of $31,500.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney summarized the proposal from Howard Hartley Associates
to handle the publicity and popularizing and information activities regarding
the City's Sea-Drama in the Marina, He also presented a proposed contract for
these services which would include a p?ym?nt of $1,500.00 for one year.
Commissioner Strang moved that the contract from Howard Hartley and Associates
be accepted and that the proper officials be authorized to sign it. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The Mayor introduced Mr. Arthur Kruse, a.r.esident of Clearwater Beach and a
former City planner, who has offered his services free of charge to the Zoning
Board in helping to prepare an over-all plan for future City development,
Commissioner Kennedy moved that the City accept with thanks the proffer of
service and that he be designated as an official consultant of the Zoning and
Planrxing Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and carried
unanimously.
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?srb,? }??R ?s,? eared before the Commission to discuss the
'?'"' '{ ?y`"' `• Mr, Frank Hancock, 3r,, app `?;tt????
'?? extension of water lines to Highland Pines 3rd Addition, outside the City limits, ?? ???
=:xr?'????'r,}'_???"+? In answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Russell concerning annexing the new ? ????;'?F:'?
} ??r'??rta:' '' subdivision to the City, Mr, Hancock replied that he would be willing if the City ?f "?'??+ '
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°ir,s?`?,?', ??. thinks it advisable but it would make an island of City property as it, was not ,
` Conti uoua to the Cit limits, After some discussion, Mr, Hancock pointed out '??
?` that there was a section of his property which is unplatted now but when this ? ?"`=
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?? ? ?' };? section is developed, it will be contiguous to the City and could be annexed at ? ,.
` ? ;.,?,,? such time, The Mayor suggested that as Mr. Hancock finishes his development of f;? '
f ,,; the land to the point where the area is contiguous to the City, the entire area
` + ? could be annexed even if it were necessary to hold a referendum on it, ? `
`?,? ;?-,, •r Commissioner Strang moved that this utility improvement at an estimated cost of 4 ? `
'. a?z,, ? ? $7,340.00 be approved sub,?ect to a check on the amount of the improvement and a ;.',,,
refunding contract in the amount of $75.00 per domestic meter be signed. Motion ? ?;
';?,, ?,,;;?, •' was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously, Commissioner Bites , ?+'
,;,? ,, :;;'." stated that this action was justified due to the understanding that the property
???`:??'?':.'.?:.???.:;;?;'??r.` ?' will eventually come into the City limits. 1; ,?,:'
?•' • The City Attorney reported that the Commission had previously authorized a ?? ,? ;
? deed of correction to provide Dr. R. H. Center with 140 feet in Lot 25, R. H. „a,,?t.'
`' '' Padgetts Estates, ten feet of which would come from the right-of-way of Lincoln ,?r;?r;,
Avenue, He stated he would now like the Commission to a rove a Resolution vacat- "?`?'???
pP ?',',?.y?4,
ing the ten feet of Lincoln Avenue. Commissioner Strang moved the Resolution be ?r,y?,•, ,.
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passed and adopted and the proper officials be authorized to execute it, Motion ?'??;,?
+ '? was seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously. ,??t+?ii?`' j
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?? ? ? It was reported by the City Attorney that the west twenty feet of Lots 9 and y?rv?????;,
„` , , ? 10, Block E, Hibiscus Gardens, had been deeded to the City for right-of-way for ?'??°nx?Au,? ;
?,? t Missouri Avenue in exchange for no assessment for paving and sewer but it had been ??_??`??,
found that no extra right-of-way was required on the east side of the street, {?? ??i.
+y ? ?` He requested the Commission's approval of the vacating of that twenty feet of ?,? `°'" '
?; _ 'F ? Missouri right-of-way which Cass not needed and deeding to the current owner of ????< r??'
' ?; "'? Lots 9 and l0, Block E, the twenty feet so vacated with the stipulation that the ,?,??#,? ` ;?'!
°r,?` lots will be assessed for the street improvements. Commissioner Strang moved ????;":
,i`t°; that the Commission instruct the Attorney to make up this Resolution and deed and 7`?tk?'??,;'
? ? ? :? present it at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and ?'b`?p????'?
`' ,?? , ?? carried unanimously. ?fi???,F.`??5?,?
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' The City Attorney stated that Mr, Weldon G. Starrey had been employed by Mr, ??```??'??
'??' ? '' F. G Nelson to appear before the Supreme Court in the Nelson case and had been of ?'?t;,?, .'
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``'``it ,?, ?°' great benefit to the City and Mr. Nelson in the conduct of the suit, Tt had been 'fit=?,???•; '
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suggested that the City pay 50' of Mr, Starrey's fee or one half of $500,00. ?t,,?,?,? s.
'?? '°? Commissioner Bates moved that the City pay 50? of the bill, Motion was seconded ??u???'
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 28, 1954
In view of the action of the City Building Inspector denying an application
for a building permit for the construction of reference sub-station on Lots lg
and 20, Block 84, Mandalay Unit No. 5, the Zoning Committee of the Clearwater
Beach Association, at a meeting held on June 21, 1954, adopted the following
resolution:
1, That the appeal from the action of the City Building Inspector be not sustained.
2, That the Florida Power Corporation be permitted to construct the reference
facility on the properties known as the undedicated part of Lot 4, Lot 'S and
Lot 6 of Block 87, Mandalay Unit No. 5, subject to the provision that the
full usable area of these lots may be effected by the construction of a
sea-wall and backfill. The alignment of said wall to be an extension in
a northerly direction of the sea-wall on the eastern side of the Maritime
Youth Center.
Mayor-Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: Jack Russell, W. E, Strang, Jr,
John W, Bates, Guy L. Kennedy
Gentlemen:
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June 25, 1954
The City Commission will meet in Special Session on Monday, June 28, 1954
at 1:30 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium for the purpose of discussing the
following items:
1. 1954-55 Budget for the City of Clearwater,
2. Purchase of the Hartzel property,
3. Advertising proposal for Sea-orama from Howard Hartley.
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Yours very truly,
/s/ F. C. Middleton
City Manager
Hon. Herbert Brown, Mayor, and
Commissioners of the City of Clearwater,
Gentlemen,
June 26th, 1954
On behalf of the Budget Committee of the Federation of Civic Clubs of
Clearwater, I hereby express the unanimous approval of the proposed city
budget for the years 1954-1955 as registered by duly accredited representatives
of each of the 12 civic associations which comprise the federation,
During these days of mounting costs and values, we heartily endorse the
10? salary increase to city employees, the proposed increase in personnel in
the police, fire, and building departments, and the provisions for sanitary,
storm sewer and street paving improvements.
The Budget Committee expressly commends the Mayor, the City Commissioners,
the City Manager and the City Finance Officer for the results of their deep
study and application to the problems of our fast growing city and the manner
in which needs have been met with economy and efficiency as their paramount
considerations resulting in but a .7 of one mill increase in the tax rate,
Sincerely yours,
/s/ U. M. Slater,
President
To The Hon. Mayor,
City Commissioners
City Manager
City of Clearwater
Gentlemen:
22 June 1954
Reference is made to the proposed construction of an electric sub-station on
Clearwater Beach by the Florida Power Corp,
It is understood that the part of Lots 4 and 5 may be acquired at a reasonable
figure but that the acquisition of Lot 6 may require the institution of condemna-
tion proceedings by the Florida Power Corp,
?? Respectfully submitted for your consideration,
President -
Clearwater Beach Assn.
/s/ John K. Batstone
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
-dune 28, 1954-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER
ADOPTING A BUDGET ANA
FIXING THE RATE OF
TAXATION
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Clearwater, Florida, has submitted
an estimate of the amount of money necessar to carry on the City Government
for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 195 and ending June 30th, 1955, and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has, in meeting duly assembled, examined
carefully, considered, and approved the, same, and
WHEREAS, the flax Assessment Roll has been submitted to the City Commission
in acceptable form,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Clearwater, Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows;
1, That the City Manager's Annual Report and Budget for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1954 and ending June 30, 1955, a copy of which is on file
•with the City Auditor and Clerk and is by reference made a part hereof, and
of which the following schedule is a summary, is hereby adopted as the
Operating Budget for the City of Clearwater for said period:
153 - 1954 1954 - 1955
Estimated Miscellaneous Revenues _ _ _ _ _ _ X784,500.00 _ _ _ ?906,g25,00
SUMMARY OF OPERATING BUDGET
,;,rs„",=?????z?- ? Mayor-Commission 1 925.00 9.550 00
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?'?{.,?-,?';.:?,.?;.;,;: City Manager 7,050.00 8,585,00
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???`•?„'"?"?"`?`; -?? ? Engineering Department 40, 480.00 47,150, 00
?? ?~?H4??`?,'?`?Y}? City Ha11 6,580.00 7,006,00
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`?.r},, Civil Service Board 3,835.00 4,080,00
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•? ;.? 14,125.00
??}j?? Employees Pension 15 175,00
`?" ?, Insurance 29,650.00 28,050.00
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;'.•,...-,f[4u';;-.?4??s^? Dept, of City Clerk and Delinquent Taxes 11,490.00 13,055,00
F '? ? ? ` Dept, of Finance, Additing & Collecting 29,380.00 35,333.00
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' ? ?` `l? { ; e;H, ,; Legal Dept , (City Attorney) 10, 325.00 10,175.00
i}"??°>'° ?> ? Prosecuting Attorney) 1,500,00 3,300.00
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??.??ti.rr;;~,?>_?;???.:, Municipal Police Court 2 525,00 2 680.00
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p g 9, 7. 32,925.00
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??. ?? Library Department 22,441,00 26,815.00
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 28, 1954
(continued)
Colored Recreation and Pool
(Sub-Total Operating)
Capital Expenditures
Mortgages and Contracts
Debt and Interest
Sub-Total
Grand Total
1953 - 1954
? 4,800.00
225,00
2,oso.oo
884,846,00
108,162.00
21,341.00
1,114,34g,oo
263,700.00
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1954 - 1955
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400,00
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1,154,129.00
132,279,00
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1,307,315.00
265,647.00
$1,572,962,00
2. That it is hereby determined that a tax of 8.4 mills upon all real
property and personal property within the City,'not exempt from taxation by
law, shall be necessary to raise the said s?xms appropriated for operating purposes
and the said rate of millage is hereby assessed on all real and personal
property upon said tax assessment roll not exempted by law from taxation.
3. That it is hereby determined that the following rates of millage
shall be necessary to raise the necessary sums for debt service on the
City's outstanding bonded indebtedness, and said rate of millage is hereby
assessed against the property included in said tax assessment roll as
follows;
All real estate and personal property within the City of
Clearwater - 3.8 mills.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing schedules and tax rates
be published in the Clearwater Sun and that the City Commission shall meet
in the City Hall, City of Clearwater, at 12:15 p.m, June 30, 1954, for the
purpose of holding a public hearing upon said intended tax levy, and the
City Auditor and Clerk is hereby required to publish a notice of such
public hearing, setting forth the time and place aforesaid for holding
such meeting, together with the proposed budget and tax levy as herein
set forth, and unless sufficient objections shall be made at the time and
place stated in said notice, said budget and tax levy shall stand for the
fiscal year -beginning July 1, 1954, and ending -June 30, 1855.
THIS RESOLUTION PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the
City of Clearwater, Florida, this 28th day of June, A.D. 1954,
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
Mayor-Commissioner
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CI�i'Y COMMISSZON NIEETING
June 2�5, 1g54
The City Gommission of the City of Clearwater met in Special Session at
City Ha11, Monday, June 28, 195�, at 1:30 p.m, Urith the follos�r3ng members
pre�ent:
Iierbert M. Brown
John W. Bates
Guy L. Kennedy
Jack Russell
W. E. Stran�, Jr.
Also present were:
F, C. Midaleton
Chas, M. Phillips,
G. T. MeClamma
S. Lickton
Mayor-Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissione-r
C�mmissioner
Commissioner
City Manager
Jr. City Attorney
, Chief of Police
City Engineer
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TY!e MaSTor Called the meeting to order. 7'he City A�torney r•ead a praposed
Resolution which would set up a Public Hearing on 4�fednesday, June 30i;h, at
12:15 p,m. on the proposed budget fixing the rate oi taxation at 8.4 mills for
operating and 3.8 milla for debti requirements for the fiscal year starting
July l, 1g54, and ending June 3Q, 1955• The Ma.yor comme:�ted tha� in vietv of
the added services provided by the City and the added increase in the cos'c of
government service, the Gommission had only increased the tax rate by .7 of one
mill and i�c was �he first time in six years ?-hat there has been an increase.
The Ci�;y Attorn,ey read a letter from Mr. U. M. Slater, President of the Clearu�ater
Fedaration oF Civic Clubs stating tha� on behalf of the Budget Cammittee of
the Federation of Civic C1ubs, he wished to express approval of the propossd
budget. Commissioner Strang moved that the Resolutior. be passed and ado�ted
as read. Motion t�ras seconded by Commissioner Russeli and carried unanimously.
i^he Mayor stated that although the item had not been placed on the agenda,
the Publi� Hear-ing on the matter of the appeal of the Fiorida Power Corporation
from the refusal of the Building Inspector to �rant a pernit for the constr.uc'r.ion
of an electric sub-station on Lots 19 and 20, Block 84, Mandalay Unit No. 5, would
be considered at this time as the Hearing had been adjourned irom June 21st to this
date. Mr. E. B. Casler, attorney for the F�orida Power Corporation, said that
they rad inves�igated the sites Urhich had been proposed by Mr, iferekes as an
alternate to the propo�ed loca�ion and that none oi them ;�rere suitable for the
Power Company's use; in one instance, the s-�te was occupied bsr a buildin_g
Vrhich it would be necessary to raze; some of the other sites v�ould make it
necessary for the Florida Power Corporation to run its lines in a soatherly
direction and theii turn north again which woul.d be a needlesa expense. The
City Attorney read a 12tter addressed �o the Cit� Gvmr�ission by Mr. John K.
Batstone, President of the Clearwater Beach F,ssociat�on, in the i'orm of a
Resolution requesting that the Florida Power Corporation be permitted to
construct its sub-stiation an Lots 5 and 6 and a part of Lot �F of Bloek 87,
Mandalay tJnit 5. A number of alternate locations were di�cussed and it appeared
from the staternents of various property owners in the area that the site sugges�ed
by the Clearurater Beach Assaciatiun would be the lPast objectionable.
Commissioner Russell._moved that this Public Hear:Lng be ad jot;sn�6 to July 12th
and a second Public Hearing be held at the same titne and tha�t the propert� ow:�ers
in the area of Lots �}, 5, and 6, Block 87, Mandalay Unit No. 5, be also notified.
Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Strang and carried unanimously. Commissioner
Strang suggesl;ed that the new Publie Hearing be advertised immediately �aithotzt
��raitir� for a re�;ort from the Florida Power ^uorporation as to u�hether the lots
can be purchased, then it could be cancelled later if necessarSs,
The City Attorney stated that he ha� placed the item of the purchase of the
Hartsel preperty on the a�enda as the time limit of, i;hirty days in which to
accept the proposal offex��c3 by Nlis, Hartsel would expire June 29th. Commissioner
Bates moved �hat the �roper officials be authorized to sign the conLrac� and that
the $1,5q0,00 do�vn payment 'be paid to Mrs. Hartsei and that arrangments also be
made �rrith the seller 'co ,pravide for a reasonable period for the �iayment of the
first installment of $31,500.00. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strang and
carried unanimously.
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The City Attorney sumrnarized the proposal irom Howard Hartley Associat�?-
to han.dle the publi�ity and popularizing and information activities regarding
the City's Sea-Orama in the Marina. He also pres�nted a proposed contract for
these services which would 3nclude a p�.ym�nt of �1,500.00 for one year.
Commissiorier Strang moved that the contract from Howard :ia.rtley �nd Associates
be accepted and that the proper officials be authorized to sign it. Notion was
seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously.
The Mayor introduced r�lr. Arthur I{ru�ea a r.esident of C].earwater Peach and
former City planner, who has offered his services free of charge to the Zonin�
Board in helping to prepare an over-al� plan zor future City development.
Commissioner Kennedy moved that the City accept with thanks the proffer of
service and tha� he be desl.gnated as an official consultant of the Zon3-ng and
Planning Board. Motion was seconded lay Commission.er Stran� aizd earried
�uzanimously.
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CITY COMMTSSION B�EETING
June 28, 1954
Mr. Franlc Hancock, Jr., appeared before the Commission tio discuss the
extension of water lines to Highland Pines 3rd Addition, outside the City limits.
In answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Russell concerning annexiz�g the new
subdivision to the City, Mr. Haneock replied that he would be willing if the City
thinks 3t advisable buti it would make an island of City property as it was not
contiguous to the City limits. After some discussion, Mr. Hancock pointed ou�
that there was a�ection of his property which is unplatted now but when this
aection is developed, it wi7.1 be contiguous to the City and could be annexed at
such time. The Mayor suggested that as Mr. Hancock fin3shes hi,s development of
the land to the point where the area is contiguous to the City, the entiie area
could be annexzd even if it were necessary to hold a referendum on it.
Commissioner Strang moved that this utility improvement at an estimated cost of
$7,340.00 be approved subject to a check on the amount of tlze improvement and a
refunding contract in the amount ot' �75.00 per domestic meter be signed. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Bates and carried unanimously. Commissioner B�tes
stated that this action was justified due to the understanding that the preperty
�vill eventually come in�o the City limits.
The City Attorney reported that the Commission had previously authorized a
deed of correction to provide Dr. R. H. Center with 1,�F0 feet in Zot 25, R. H.
Padgetts Estates, ten feet of which would come from the right-of-way of Lincoln
I�venue. He stated he would :�ow like the Commission to approve a Resolut3on vacat-
ing the ten feet of Lincoln Avenue. Commissioner Strang moved the Reso7.ution be
passed and adopted and the proper officials be auth:�rizec� to execute it. Motion
was secanded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously.
It was reported by the City Attorney that the west twenty feet o�" Lots g and
10, Bloek E, Hibiseus Gardens, had been deeded tn the Cit,y for right-of-way for
Missouri Avenue in exchar�e for no assessment for paving and sewer but it had been
found that no extra right-of-way was required on the east side of the street.
He requested the Commission's approval of the vacating of that twenty feet of
Missouri right-of-way whi�h was r,ot needed and deeding to the current owner .�f
Lots 9 and 10, Block E, �he twenty feet so vacated with the stipulation that the
lots will be �ssessed for the street improvements. Commissioner Stran; moved
that the Commission instruct the Attorney to make up this Resolut:i.on and deed and
present it at �he next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bates and
carrisd unanimously.
The City Attorney stated that Mr. Weldon G. Starrey had been employed by Mr,
F. G. Nelsan to appear before the Supreme Court in the Nelson case and had been of
great benefit to the City and Mr. Nelson in the con�uct of the suit, It had been
suggested that the City pay 50� of Mr. Starrey�s fee or one half' of $500.00.
_. Commissioner Bates moved that the City pay 50� of �che bill. Motion TNas seconded
by Commissioner Strang and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting
was adjourned at 4:3g P.M.
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CITY COMMTSSION MEETING
June 28, 195�+
Mayor-Commissi�ner Herbert M. Brown
Commissioners: Jack Rusaell, W, E. Strang, Jr.
John W. Batea, Guy L. Kennedy
Gentlemen:
J'une 25, 1954
The City Gomm�.ssion will meet in Special Session on Monday, June 28, 1954
at 1:30 p.m, in the City Hall Auditorium f'or the purpose of discussing the
following items:
FCM:l
1. 1954-55 Budget for the City of Clearwater.
2. Purchase of the liartzel property.
3. Advertiaing proposal for Sea-o:;�.ma from Howard Hartley.
Yours very �ruly,
�sr F. C. MiddTeton
City Manager
June 26th, 1954
Hon. Herbert Brown, Mayor, and
Commissioners of th� City of Clearwater.
Gentlemen,
On behalf of the Budget Committee of the Federation of Civic Clubs of
Clearwater, I hereby express the unanimous approval of the proposed citv
budget for the years 195�+-7-955 as regiatered by duly accreciit�d representatives
of each of the 12 civic associations which c�mprise the federafion.
During these days of mountin� costs and values, we heartily endorse the
10� salary increase to city employees, the pz�oposec� increase in personnel in
the police, fire, and building departments, and the provisions for sanitary,
storm sewer and street paving improvements.
The Budget Committee expressl,y cammends the Mayor, the City Cammissioners,
tYie City Manager and the City Finance Officer for the results of their deep
study and application to the problems of our fast growing city and the maruier
_n which needs have been met with economy and efficiency as the3r paramount
considerations reaulting in but a.7 of one mill increase in the tax rate.
Sincerely yours,
ls� U. M. Slater,
President
To The Hon. Mayor,
City Commissioners
City Manager
City of Clearwater
Gentlemen;
22 June 1g54
neference is made to the proposed construction of an electric sub-station on
Clearwater Beach by the Floricla Power Corp.
In view of the action of the Gity Building Inspector denying an application
for a building, permit for the construction of reference sub-station on Lots 19
and 20, Bloclt 84, Mar_dalay Unit No. 5, the Zoning Committee of the Clearwater
Beach Association, at a meeting Yie1d on June 21, 1954, adopted thP following
resolution:
1. That the appeal from the action of the City Building Inspector be not sastained.
2. That the Florida Power Corporation be permitted to construct the reference
facility on the properf�ies lrnown as the undedicated part of Lot �, Lot'5 and
Lot b of Block 87, Mandalay Unit Na. 5, subjeet to the provis�on that the
full usable area of these lots may be effected by tY�e construction of a
�aa-wa11 and backfill. The ali�nment of said wall to be an extension in
a northerly direction of the sea-wall on the eastern side of the Maritime
Youth Cen�ter,
It is understood that 'che part of Lots 4 and 5 may �e aequired at a reasonable
figure but that the acquisition of Lot 6 may require the institution of condemna-
tion proceedings by the Florida Power Corp.
Respectfully submitted for your consideration,
President -
Clearwater �each Assn,
ls/ John K. Batstone
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CTTX COMMISSION MEETING
_June 28, 1954-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COI�iMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER
ADOPTING A BUDGET AND
FIXING THE RATE OF
� TAXATTON
Y7HER.EAS, �he City Nana�er o� the City of Clearwater, Plorida, has submitted
an estimate of the amou.�t of money necessary to carry on the Ci�y Government
for the fiscal year beginning July lsi;, 1954 and ending June 30th, 1955, and
WF�REAS, the City Commission has, 3n meeting duly assembled, examined
carefuTly, considered, and approved the,same, and
WHEREAS, the Tax Assessment Roll has been submitted to the City Gommission
in acceptable form.
NOW, TI�REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Glearwater, Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows:
l, That the City Mana�er's Annual Report and Budget for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1954 and ending June 30, 1g55, a copy of which is on file
�with the City Auditor and Clerk and is by reference made a part hereof, and
of which the following schedule is a summary, is hereb5* adopted as the
Operating Buaget for the City of Clearwater for- said period:
��53 - 1g5�+ 1954 - 1955
Estimated Miscellaneous Revenu2s �784,500.00 _ �906,g25.00
SUP'Il�ZARY OF OPERATING BUDGET
Mayor-Commission
City Manager
Engineering Department
City Hall
Civil Service Board
Employees' Pension
Insurance
Dept, of City Glerk and Delinquent Taxes
Dept, of Finance, Auditing Rc Collecting
Leoal Dept. City Attorney}
�Yrosecuting Attorney)
Municipal Pc�lice Court
Police Dept. (Incl. Traffic Signs & Meters)
Fire Department
Inspection Service
Public Service Department
City Garage - Machine Shop
Municipal Bld�s, and Docks
Library Department
Electrical Bureau
Public Welt'are
Parks and CemE�ery
Recreation Department
Contingencies
Sr. Chamber of Commerce
Jr, Chamber of Commeree
1,g25.00
7,050.00
40,480.00
6,680.00
3,835.00
14,125.00
2g,65o.00
11,4go.00
29,380.00
�.o, 325 . o0
1,�00.00
2, 525 . o0
186,100.00
108,875.00
20,430.00
207,355.00
16,458.00
2g,o67.00
22,44z.00
42,015.00
g,85o.00
56,340.00
52,345.00
15,000.00
47,500.00
5,000.00
9.550.00
8�585.00
47,150.00
7,006.00
4,080.00
15,175.00
2Q,o5o.00
13,055.00
35,333.00
10,175.00
3,300.00
2,6go.00
214,325.00
123, �+00 . o0
25, 7�+0 . o0
259,660.00
17,450.00
32,925.00
26,815.00
51,840.00
9,650.00
66,520.00
54,725.oU
60,000.00
g.75o.00
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CITY COPQMISSION MEETI�ZG
sune �8, 1g54
(continued)
1953 - 1954 195�+ - �-955
S. P. C, A, $ 4,800.00 �y 4,8D0.00
Civilian De�'enae 225.00 400.00
Colored Recreation and Pool 2,080.00 10,g8�.00
(Sub-Tota1 Operating) 984,$46,00 1,154,129.00
Capital Expenditures 108,162.00 132,279,00
Mortgages and Contracts 21,341.00 20,g0o'.00
� �ub-Total 1,11�+,349.00 1,307,315.00
Debt and Interest 263,700.00 265,647.00
Grand Total �1,378,049.00 $1,572,g&2.00
2. That it is hereby determined that a tax of 8.4 mills upon alT real
property and personal property within the City,"not exempt from taxation by
law, shall be necessary to raise the sai� si�ms appropriated ior operat3.ng p�trpoaes
and the said rate of millage is hereby assessed on all real and persanal
propzrty upon said tax assessment roll not exempted by law from taxation.
3. That it is hereby determined that the following rates �f millage
shull be necessarj to raise the necessary sums for debt service on the
City�s outatanding bonded indebtedness, and said rate of millage is hereby
assessed agains� the property included in e�,id tax assessment roll as
follows:
All real estate and personal property within the City of
Clearv�rater - 3, 8 mills .
BE IT rt3RTHER RESOLVE;9 that the foregoin� schedules and tax rates
be publisned in the Clearwater Sun and that the City Commissioil shall m�e-t
in the City Hall, Cit;� of Clearu�ater, at 12:15 p.m. June 30, 1954, foi the
purpose of holding a public hearing upon said intended tax levy, and the
City Auditor and Clerk is hereby required to publish a r.otice of such
public hearing, settir� forth the time and place af��esaid for holding
such meeting, toge�her with the proposed bud�et an@ tax levy as hereln
set farth, and unless sufficient oojections shall be made at the time and
place stated in said notice, said budget and tax levy shall stand for the
fiscal year - beginning July 1, 1954, and e�ding - June 30, 1955,
THIS RE;SOLUTION PASSED AND ADOPTED by the CiLy Commission of the
City of Clearwater, Florida, this 28th day of June, A.D, 19�4.
Attest:
�s/ x, G. wi�o
City u�i or�and Cler .
ls/ Herbert M. Brotm
NIayor-Commissioner