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CITY Cm.lMISSION r.iEETING
April 2, 1956
The City Commission of the Qity of Clearwater met in regular session at City
Hall, Monday, April 2, 1956, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present:
w. E. Strane, Jr.
J. N. Bohannon
Samuel J. Roberts
CommitJ sioner
Commissioner
Connnis sioner
Absent:
Herbert M. Bro~n
Clevel~nd Insco, Jr.
lwlayor-Commis sioner
Corrmi ssioner
Also present were:
F. C. ~1iddleton
Chas. M. Phillips, Jr.
G. T. McClamma
S. Lickt,on
Ci ty r.lanager
Ci ty J\ttorney
Chi.f~f of Police
City t:ngineer
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The City Attorney report.ed t.hat Commissioner StrAng had been appointed as
Mayor pro tern by Mayor Brown to serve during his absence. The Mayor pro tern
called the rn0etir.~ to order. rl'he inVocHtion was given by the Reverend James Holmes
of Friendship Methodist Church, Clearwater.
. The l'-1ayor announced l-he first item would be the approving of the minutes of
the regular meeting of March 19th. By consent, ~he ma~~er was deferred to the next
meeting when the full Commission would be present.
The City Manager reported that six bids had been received for water works
brass goods. The bids were read as follows:
Crane Co., ~ampa
Davis Meter Repair, Thomasville, Ga.
Mueller Co., Decatur, Ill.
A. Y. McDonald Mfe., Dubuque, Iowa
Hays Mfg. Co., Erie, Fa.
Bert Lowe Supply, Tampa
$2,826.50
2,732.50
2,732.50
2,665.00
2,826.50
2,665.00
The ManRger recommended that the bids be referred to the Purchasing Department
for tabulation and re~urred to che next meeting. Commissioner Roberts moved that
the bids be referred to the Purchasing Department for tabulation. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
It was reported by the MRnager that two bids had been received for a motor
driven generator for the Skycrest Disposal Plant. The bids were read as follows:
Tampa Armature, TamFa
Graybar Electric, 1ampa
$2,166.00
l,535.g0
The Manager recommended l.,hat the bids be checked and returned to the next meeting
with a recommendation. Commissioner Roberts moved that the bids be referred to
the City Manager for tabulation and returned to the next meeting. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanir.10usly.
The Manager reporced receiving two bids lor altitude valves for the Water
Improvement Project. the following bids were read:
Evans S. Shuff & ~ssoc., Atlanta
Ross Valve Mfg., Troy, N.Y.
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$663.00
618.00
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$1,100.00 ea.
918.00 "
The Manager recon~ended that the bids be referred to the Consulting Engineer and
returned to the next meeting. Conrnissioner Roberts moved that the bids be referred
to the Consulting Engineer for recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Bohannon and carried unanimously.
It was reported by the Manager that five bids had been received to replace
water, gas and sewer lines across Stevenson Creek at North Greenwood Avenue, with
the City to furnish materials. The following bids were read:
Smith-Sweger Constr. Co., Clearwater
Ray Birkbeck, Dunedin
Boyce Co., Inc., Clearwater
E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clea~later
Stansfield ~onstr. Co., Tampa
$9,700.00
12,844.00
8,000.00
13,500.00
12 , 900 ~.oo
After tabulation, the Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $8,000.00 from
the Boyce Company of Clearwater. Commissioner Roberts moved on recommendation of
the City Manager that the bid of Boyce Company, Inc., Clearwater, be accepted for
the replacement of gas, water and sewerage mains across Stevenson Creek. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
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CITY CO~IISSION MEETING
April 2, 1956
The Mayor announced the continuation or the Public Hearing on the request
or Mr. P. D. Arnold for a three foot setback from the north side lot line for
Lot 25, Block a, Avondale Subdivision. 'l'he City Attorney r~ad the request which
stated that Mr. Arnold wished to add a carport to his residence. The Zoning
Board recommended ~hat the request be ~ranted. A letter was read from Mrs. R. H.
Cost, owner or Lot 24, Block B, which explained that her property adjoined Mr.
Arnold's on the north side and that she would like to protest the granting of the
request as it might interfere w~th the sale of her property. A letter was also
read rromMr. Paul ~emple protesting the ~ranting of the petition as he had been
required to set his gara~e five feet from the line when his house was built. Mr.
George E. St. 'l'homas, father of Nrs. Cost, reported that her prope rty had recently
been sold and that Mrs. Cost felt that the new owner should have the decision to
make. Mrs. P. D. Arnold stated that they needed the carport badly but that they
would be willing to cooperate. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the Public
Hearing be continued to the first regular meeting in May (May 7th) to give the
ne~ property owner an opportunity to be present. Motion was seconded by
COlmnissioner h:'oberts and carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was called on the request of Mr. Charles H. Gibson for a
ri~ceen foot ~etback from Bruce Avenue and ~arcissus Avenue for Lot 6, Block 64.
Mandalay. The City Attorney read ~he request and the Zoning Board's recommendation
~hat an eighteen ~oot setback be granted from Bruce Avenue and a fifteen foot
setback from Narcissus Avenue be permitted. Mr. George Cassell appeared represent-
ing Mr. Gibson and stated that the proposed plan for the house made the best
possible use of the triangular lot. the Mayor inquired if there were any
objections and Lhere were none. Commissioner Roberts moved on the recommendation
of the Zoning Board tha~ the request be ~ranted for an eighteen foot setback ~rom
Bruce and a ~if~een ~oot setback from Narcissus. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing was announced on paving and drainage in the alleys in
Block 9, Aiken Subdivision. The City Manager reported the receipt of a petition
signed by several property owners asking that the alleys be paved. but he ex:.plained
that chere was a drainage problem in that area which would necessitate some storm
sewer being installed also. A representative from Borden's Dairy ~as present
protesting the proposed project, as did Mr. John E. Woerpel and Mr. Anthony
Leogrande. ~he 1ngineer reported that Mr. T. R. larborough and Mr. Harry Shepard
were in favor of ~he project. It was suggested it mi~ht be possible to pave one
or two of che alleys and leave the others unpaved. Commissior.er Bohannon moved
chat this Public Hearing be adjourned to May 7th and ~hat a Committee be appointed
to work with the City ~~nager and the City Engineer to go and view the various
problems or these properties, have a preliminary hearing, and then report at the
first meeting in May. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried
unanimous ly. 1'he Mayor appointed Cornmis sioners Bohannon and Roberts to serve on
this Conunittee.
Regarding ~he request of the Florida Philharmonic Society, Inc., for $500.00
per concert chis year or a total of $3,000.00 for a total of six concerts, the
Mayor explained that ~he matter had been continued from the meetin~ or March 12th.
A memo wa s read from the Oi ty iw1anag.:::r' 5 of rice reporti. ng that the City of St.
Petersburg had contributed no funds to the Florida Philharmonic Society at any time
and had contributed $2,500.00 to the St. Petersburg Symphony conducted by Mr. Leon
PouloFoulos in January, 1953, but since then requests for funds for the St.
PetersburB Symphony had been denied. Mr. Wm. Goza, speaking for the Florida
Philharmonic, stated that in St. Petersburg the ticket sales were large enough to
sponsor the concerts without appealing to the City of St. Petersburg ~or help,
but in Clearwater support was not sufficient to continue on ticket sales alone.
Others who spoke for the Florida Philharmonic were Mr. H. H. Baskin. Sr., Mrs.
J. '11. Raulston, and Mrs. J. O. Houze. Mr. Lloyd Phillips, representing the
Clearwater Symphony, pointed out that his organization came to the Commission for
a donation prior to the time of the concerts instead of wai ti.ng until they had a
deficit. He presented additional petitions signed by 261 persons which opposed
giving City funds to an out of town organization such as the Florida Philharmonic.
Others who spoke in opposition to the request were Mr. M. D. Ruggles, Mr. Floyd
Cook, Mr. Frank thurman, Mr. C. L. Jaynes, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Eldridge.
Co~~issioner Bohannon inquired if both organizations would be Willing to submit
a certified statement of ac~ual loss from this year's program in order to help
the Commission make a decision. ReFresentatives of both organizations agreed to
this proposal. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the item be continued to the ~irst
meeting in May (May 7th). Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried
unanimously.
In considering the approv~l of the plat of Sunrise Bluffs Subdivision
previously considered on ~arch 19th, the Mayor requested the City Attorney to
read the Zoning Board's recommendation again. 'fhe recommendation was that the
area be zoned R-I and that provision be made for connecting General Pershing Drive
to the present existing right o~ ~ay of Rogers Street to the east and that the jog
sho~n on the west end of General Pershing Drive be eliminated. The developers
of the proposed plat, Mr. H. H. Baskin, Jr., and Mr. Chester B. McMullen, Jr.,
pointed out that it was part of their purchase contract that the right of way of
General Pershing Drive be extended to serve three acres on the west, and since
Rog~rs Street was not a continuous street in the City limits, ~hey did not feel
it ~ould be feasible to spend approximately $1,800.00 to engineer the complete
property again to relocate the street. The City Engineer reported that he approved
the drainage plan as submitted in the overall plan. The Manager recommended
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CITY COW~ISSION MEETING
April 2, 1956
the approval of the plat and stated that the Ordinance 632 contrBct had been signed
by the developers and bond for improvements posted. Commis sioner Bohannon moved
that the plat be approved, that the zoning be approved as R-1, that it be put on
the Zoning Map and the proper offici~ls be authorized to execute the plat. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
Regarding the request of the City to locate the new water tank on part of the
property le~sed to the Yacht Club, Mr. H. H. Baskin representir.g the Hoard of
Governors asked thAt. the Commission as a Committee of the Whole meet with the
officers of the Yacht Club to go over the proposal on the grounds. Commissioner
Strang pointed out it was necessary to select the site immedilltely as the water
tank was probably in \.the process of bei.ng shirped to t.he City. He said since two
Commissioners were out of the City, it 'twu1d be impossible to meet as a Committee
of the Whole wi~h t.he full L.olnmission. He commented if the site could not be
selec~ed irr~ediately, ~he water tank would be located in Mandalay F~rk. The City
Manager reported ~ha~ it would cost from $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 more to locate
the tank on the Yacht Club property, as the 12 inch main was located on the west
side of Mandalay and ~here was only an 8 inch line on the east side of Mandalay.
Commissioner ltoberts report~d t.hat at a meetin3 of the Clearwater Beach Association
the majority voted that they would rather the tank would not be in the park but
it was not unanimous. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the water tank be located
in Mandalay Park. i.10tion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanimous-
ly. 'i'he City Manager \I/a s inst ructed to notify t..he liesident Engineer immediately.
The City Manager requested that Item 5-B, "Approval of Clearwater Federal
Savings for a depository for City Funds" be deferred to the next meeting. By
consent, the Commis sion agreed t.o t.hi s.
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The City Manager asked that a Committee be appointed to WJrk with the City
'1'reasurer, t.he City Attorney and himself to stud)' applications to settle some
assessment liens and make recornmendations to the Commission. The Mayor appointed
Corr~issiondrs Bohannon and Roherts to serve on the Tax Settlement Committee. A
meeting was set for 11:00 A.M., thursday, April 5th, to consider the application
by Mr. H. H. Baskin, Jr., for sett.lement of an Everereen Avenue paving lien.
The City Attorney read a Resolution authorizing payment of $5,213.94 to
Briley, ~ild and Associ~tes for services in connec~ion with the Water Improvement
Project by the First National Bank as ~rustee of the Construction Trust Fund.
Commissioner Bohannon moved the Resolution be adopted and the proper authorities
be authorized to execute it. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and
carried unanimously.
The I~anager asked that Item 5-F, "Sale of City owned lots on Calumet Street"
be deferred to ~he next meeting. By consent, the Commission agreed that this
should be done.
Commissioner Strang sug~ested that the City Manager have the roof on the City
Auditorium checked by some of the roofing companies as there were some leaks
around the cupolas and have a work order made up if necessary.
Commissioner Bohannon moved that a work order be set up and authorized for
the installing of a lii~ht on MiRsouri Avenue between the Seaboard tracks and
Jackson Boulevard. The City Manager reported that the Electrical Department had
all the equipment under their bud~et and a work order would not be necessary.
Commissioner Roberts reported that the School Board had installed sidewalk
in front of Belleair School east to a faint 100 feet from Missouri Avenue and
that the parents are concerned because the children have to walk in the street
for the remaining 100 feet. He proposed that the City put in some shell in that
area to make a path for the children to take care of the situation temporarily
and also recommended installing concrete sidewalk along Lakeview Avenue on Lot 1,
Block D, Lakeview Heights, where the City pumping station is located, and then a
shell path east from the pumping station. The Mayor recommended that the matter
be referred to the original Committee (Commissioners Strang and Bohannon) and that
the Committee including Commissioner Roberts view the area concerned with the City
Engineer and Paul Kane, Superintendent of Public Service. By consent, the City
Manager was instructed to set up such a meeting later in the week.
Commissioner Bohannon inquired if any survey is being made with reference to
relieving the traffic congestion in t.he downtown area, especially in reeard to the
buses and taxicabs loading on the main streets. The City Manager reported that
the Traffic Engineer and the Traffic Department are working on it and would be
ready to make recommendations soon. He sug~ested setting up a Committee meeting
with Mr. Fred Bell, Traffic Engineer, and the Chief of Police present to discuss
the report.
In regard to the paving of Keene Road in Hollingsworth Estates, the City
Attorney reported t.hat the Manager had sent Mr. Robert Wilson, attorney, a note
telling him ~hat the Ci~y would approve the plat if he would provide some definite
indication chat. either the County or the developer under the Ordinance 632
contract would pave the road to the required width of thirty feet. He read portions
of Mr. Wilson's letter of reply saying that he had been informed by the County
Engineer that there are no funds available at present to pave Keene Road and that
the new budget would not be approved until November, 1956. After discussion,
the City Manager was instructed to write a letter informin~ Mr. Wilson that the
Commission wants to receive more concrete evidence that Keene Road will be paved.
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CITY C~ISSION MEETING
April 2, 1956
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The City Attorney inrormed the Commission that there had not been an election
for some time to elect new members for the Advisory Committee of the Employees'
Pension Plan and presented a letter showin~ ~hat a Committee had been appointed
of five employees to conduct an election to replace the members of the .~dvisory
Committee who had resi~ned. By consent, the letter was received by the Commission.
'fhe Manager presented an application from I-Ir. S. W. Curtis to erect a gas
station at ~he southwest corner of Greenwood Ave~ue and Metto, reported that it
had been approved by Lhe Zoning Board, Lhe Ci~y Ln~ineer ar.d he recommended it
also. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the applic8tion be approved subject to
any recolrunendations from the various Devartments concerned. Motion was seconded
by CommisAioner Hoberts :md carrien U!'::tni~nously.
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The City Attorney read on its first reading Ordinance 703, prohibiting
impersonation of Lhe opposite sex. Commissioner Roberts moved that Ordinance 703
be passed on its first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon
and carried unanimously.
Commis sioner Robert s moved tha t Ordimmce 70) be cons.idered on its second
l"eading by title only by unanimous C Ol"'sent of the Commis sion present. Motion \'/a9
seconded by Commi::is iCT1er Boh8nnon and carried unn nimously. The Ci ty Attorney
read Ordin.!'il'1ce 703 by tit.le only. Commissioner Roberts moved Lhat Ordinance 703
be pRssed on i~s ~econd readi.ng by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The City Attorr.ey read on its first reading ardir~r.ce 705, which would
regulate t.he construct.ion of drivew:1Ys, curb cuts, sidC\olalks, etc. Commissioner
Bohannon moved t.hat Ordinance 705 b':? rassed on itfJ ftr3t r83.ding. Motion \-Ja5
seconded by CommissioLer Roherts and c~rried unanimously.
Commissioner Bohar:non moved t.hat Ordinance 705 be considered on its second
reading by title only by ur.animous consent of the Commission present. Motion was
seconded by Commis sioner Roberts and carried ur.animously. '.lhe City Attorney read
the Ordinance on its second reading by title only. Commissioner Bohannon moved
that Ordinance 705 be passed on it.~ second reading by title only. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried un~nimously.
The City Attorney read a neso lution \"lhich officially vacated the part of
Lotus Path between Block 35 and Block 38, Magnolia Park Subdivision, and between
the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and t.he Seaboard Air Line Railroad rights of way.
Commissior.cr Bohannon moved that the tlesolution vacating a portion of Lotus Path
be adopted and the proper officials be authorized to si6n it. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner nobertB and carried unanimously.
A Resolution was read assessing the construction of the sanitary sewer in
Pierce Street from the ACL east riGht of way line to the east line of East Avenue
and the construc~ion of paving, drain8~e and curb in Pierce Street rrom the ACL
west right of way line to the west line of East Avenue against the benefited
properties. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the Assessment Resolution for the
pavement, curb, drainage and sanitary sewer in Pierce Street be adopted, the proper
authorities be authorized to sigr. it and that the assessment be spread. Motion
\vas seconded by Cornmis sioner Roberts and carried unanimously.
The City ~anager presented a ~esolution requiring eight property owners to
clean their lots of weeds and underbrush. Cownissioner Bohannon moved that the
Resolution be adopted. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried
una nimous ly.
The City Manager requested permission to start restricting lawn sprinkling
in the City as the water is becoming short and the pressure is getting low. He
suggested limitin~ the sprinklins to alternate days. He said that within the next
thirty days the City would start receiving some water from the new County well
field. Commissioner Roberts moved that the restriction be put into effect
immediately under the City Manager's direction until such time as the water shortage
is relieved. I'lior.ion '!Jas seconded by Commis sioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
The Mayor reported that he had received word from Mr. Leo Butler's office that
Mr. E. C. Moore had submitted a plat to the City Manager for property just east
o~ the subdivision being considered by Mr. John Sever on the south side of Druid
Road at Hercules. He suggested that the plat be turned over to the same Co~~ittee
(Commissioners Strang and Hoberts) t.hat is studying the other plat. Commissioner
Bohannon moved that the plat be received and turned over to the same Committee
that is working on ~he adjoinir.g plat. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts
and carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting
was adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
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CITY COMMI SSION MEETING
April 2, 1956
Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown
Commission~rs: W. E. Strang, Jr., J. N. ~ohannon
Cleveland Insco, Jr., Samuel J. Roberts
March 29, 1956
Gentlemen:
The City Commission will meet in ne~lar Session on Mond~y Afternoon, April 2,
1956 in the Cicy Hall Auditorium for the purrose of discussing the items listed
on the attached agenda. Meecin~ time will be 1:30 P.M.
Very truly yours,
/s/ F. C. Middleton
City Manager
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Agenda - City Commission Meeting of April 2, 1956
City Hall Auditorium
1:30 P.M.
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REGULAR
1. Invocation, Rev. James Holmes, Friendship Methodist Church.
2. AFprovin~ ~he minucds of the ~egular Meeting of March 19, 1956. (Reconvening
March 26, 1956).
J. Opening of bids for:
A. Water Works Brass Goods.
B. Motor Driven Generator for Skycrest ~reatment Plant.
C. Altitude Valves for Water Improvement Project.
4. Public Hearings:
A. Con~inuation of request of P. D. Arnold for a three foot setback from
the north side lot line for Lot 25, Block B, Avondale Subdivision.
B. Continuation of request of Charles H. Gibson for a fifteen foot setback
from Bruce Avenue and Narcissus Avenue for Lot 6, Block 64, Mandalay
Subdivision.
C. Pavement and necessary drainage in the alleys in area bounded by Pierce
St. on ~he north, Franklin St. on the south, Prospect Avenue on the east
and Myrtle Avenue on the west, all being in ~lock 9, Aikens Subdivision.
5. Commission's consideration of:
A. Heport;, on Sunrise Bluffs Subdivision.
B. AI-'proval of C1ear\'later Federal Savings for a depository for City Funds.
C. Proposal for set~lement of old assessment lien and instructions flor
others of like nature.
D. Water Tank on Clearwater Beach.
E. Statements from Briley Wild and Associates.
F. Sale of City owned lots on Calumet Street.
G. Vvork Order s.
H. Hollingsworth Estates.
I. Letter from Advisory Committee of City Employees.
J. Approval of plans for Gas Station at the corner of Greenwood and
!JIetto Streets.
K. Request of r'lorida Philharmoni c Society, Inc. for funds.
6. Conmission's consideration of items from the City Attorney's Office:
A. Ordinance #703, prohibitin~ impersonation of the opposite sex.
B. Ordinance #705, regulatin?, construction of driveways.
C. ResoluGion vacating a portion of Lotus Path.
D. Assessment Resolution for pavement, curb, drainage and sanitary sewer
in Pierce Street from west right or way line of ACL Railroad to the west
ri~t of way line of the SAL Railroad.
7. Utility Improvements.
a. Lot Mowing Applications
9. Any other item not on the agenda will be considered with the consent of the
Commission.
Adjournment
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To:
From:
Subject:
Mr. F. G. Middleton, City Manager
Oliver H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning board
Request of P. D. Arnold
3/9/56
It is the Zoning Board's recommendation chat we grant the request for P. D. Arnold
to go within 3 feet of the adjoining property to Lhe north, under the Hardship
ruling.
Attached hereto is original letter or request with drawingo
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CITY COWUSSION MEETING
April 2, 1956
Feb. 2$,1956
Request for hardship permit.
Ac the time I purchased my residence located, 1708 N. Greenwood Ave., Avondale
Addition, lot 25, Block B, Sec~ion 3. Twp. 29, Rg. 15, Pinellas County,
Clearwater, Florida wi~h deed filed Nov. 21, 1949 in deed book 1243 page 81.
We were permitted ~o go within 3 feet of the adjoinin~ propercy line. I was
assured a car}:ort cou Id be added at a future date and could go wi thin 3 feet of
the adjoinin~ propercy to the north.
Since the pUI'chase date a new ordi nan ce ha s been passed requiring a fi ve foot
clearance from ~he proper~y line. My carport must be, not less than 10 feet wide
and I am re~uestin~ a hardship permit &0 build my much needed car-porc. which
would still give a J fOOL cloarance. Drawing attached.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ P. D. Arnold
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Mayor Herbert M. Brown
115 Lake Drive
Clearwater, rlorida
Dear Sir:
'l'his is my official prott~st to the grantinl?, of' the P. D. Arnold request to build
within three feet of' ~he southern boundary of my property at 1710 North Greenwood
Ave., Lot 24, Block b, Avondale. I am sorry Co take chis attitude becRuse my
relations with ~he en~ire Arnold family were most haIPY and friendly.
My reasons for protesting are as follows:
1.
It could in'terfere wi t.h t.he selling; of my property, thus inflicting, "distresstl
upon me.
There are prospects who have seen my property as is. If they should buy and
later find a new 51 t.uatior. they could legally re:fuse to buy. or, having
bou~ht, sue me for recovery of moneys paid.
It seems Co me that che buyer of my property should have the decision to make
about this encroachment.
The Arnolds have my permission to and have been using my carport. They still
have that permission until I sell or they build Lheirs. whichever comes first.
This I wish to say, not unkindly, but there can be no immediate distress when
they have been l,here at least six y:;:ars with no carport or garage. Can cheJr
not wai~ until I sell?
A carport can be erected in the rear of their property and still keep five
feet away. O~hers have had to do it. In this neighborhood; namely, Mr.
Paul E. temple, 1721 No. Greenwood Ave., and Mr. James Eselby, 1715 No.
Washington Ave., they were both told Lhere was no way of getting closer
than five feet. r~. Eselby had to rebuild his foundation to meet the five
foot requirement.
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6.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Mrs. R. H. Cost
4070 N. W. 64th Ave.
Miami Springs. Florida
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Clearwater, Florida,
March 24, 1956
Board of Adjustment,
City Zoning Gommi&tee,
Clearwater, tlorida
Dear Sirs:
This lecter is in reference ~o the reques~ of P. U. Arnold for a three foot
setback from the north side of lot line. instead of adhering to the requirement
of five feet, as is the ruling in this subdivision.
We are the owners of Lot 8 and part of lot 7 in this subdivision (Avondale).
When our house was being laid out on the lot, ~he contractor four-d that our plans
were too wide for the lot. The contractor and I went down to see the Building
Inspector, Mr. Anderson. about whether we could have the five feet cut do~n to
three. We ~ere informed we could notj that if it ~ere done for us, others could
expect it to be done for them, too. (l'he re was nothing for us to do but cut down
the size of our ~arage two f'eet. This we did. It makes our garage narro~er than
we want, but we feel that if all the oth€r homeowners in this subdivision are
expected to conform to a ruling. we should do che same.
Yours truly,
/s/ Paul 'rempJ.e
1721 N. Greenwood Ave.
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CITY Ca~IS0ION MEETING
April 2, 1956
3/9/56
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From:
Subject:
Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
Oliver H. Anderson, Sec'y. ~oning board
Request of Charles H. Gibson (Lot 6, Blk 64, Mandalay)
It is the Zoning board's recommendation that the application of C. H. Gibson for
a modification of set backs on Lot 6, Blk 64, Mandalay Subdivision be permitted,
to the extent of an let set back or. Bruce and a 15' set back on Narcissus, for
the reason tha~ the odd shape of the lot makes this modification necessary to
build the house, and the setbsck ~ill no~ be out of keeping with the ~eneral area.
Attached hereto is letter of request with drawing.
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February 20th, 1956
Zoning jjoard,
City of Clearw"ter, Florida
Gentlemen:
Attached is a plot plan of residence to be built on Lot 6, block 64, Mandalay
Subdivision; ~ein6 the intersection of Narcissus and Bruce Avenue.
In vie,." of the existing Ordinance requiring a 25 foot set back from any side
street in an R-l zone, i~ is necessary to have approval, as a hardship case of a
15 foot set back on both Bruce and Narcissus SLreets. \H~rdship bei~g that
owner can't build house on his lot unless 15 foot set back is approved.)
The previous ordinance provided for a 10 foot set back on side streets in this
subdivision and all 2xistin~ residences are so located. I, therefore, submit
the matter for your action and aprroval or. the basis that it will cause no
harm or injury to any surrounding property owners and denial would cause the lot
to be virtually worthless.
Very sincerely yours,
/s/ Charles H. Gibson
P. O. Box 90
Clearwater, Florida
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Sub je c t :
Mr. F. C. Middleton, City Manager
Oliver H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Sunrise Bluffs Subdivision
3/9/56
It is Lhe Zoning board's recommendation Lhat the plat of SunRise Bluffs Subdivision
be accepted for R-l Zoning, with ~he further recow~endation t.hat provisions be made
for connecting General Pershiug Drive to the presently existing ri~t-of-way of
Roger s Street ~o Lhe East, and ,,-lith the further reco:nmendation that the jog shown
on ~he plat near the westerly end of General Pershing Drive be eliminRted.
Attached hereto is ori~inal letter of request with plat.
RESOLU1'ION
WHEREAS, Briley, Wild and Associates were retained by the City of Clearwater
as Consulting .c.n~ineers by contract dated November 10, 1953, and
WHEREAS, the said Consulting ~n8ir.eers were retained for resident supervision
of construction UDder lecter dated December 29, 1955, which was approved by the
City Commission of ~he City of Clearwater, Florida, on February 6. 1956, and
WHEREAS, said Engineers have performed services in the nature of consultation
during construction and in accordsnce with ~he terms of said contract and have
performed services of supervision of construction according to the terms of said
letter, and
;mEREAS, there is due and payable 2aid En~ineers from the City of Clearwater
the sum qf $5,213.94 for the fore~oin; considerations, accordin~ to the statement
of said Engineers dated March 27, 1950, a copy of which is hereto attached end
by reference made a part hereof.
NOW, tHEREFORE, BE IT IUSOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, in session duly and re~larly assembled as follo\'/s:
1. That the sum of $5,213.94 be paid from the Construction trust Fund by
The First National Bank of Clear'vJater, Clearwater, Florida, 'frustee thereof of
Construction trust Fund Agreement dated NovembeI 28, 1955, which Construction Trust
Fund is derived from proceeds of ~he sale of Utility Revenue Certificates, Series
of 1955.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
April 2, 1956
(Conti nue d)
Mr. J. C. Beck, Secretary
City Employees Association
Dear Sir:
In an~:3\'1er to your letter of :Vlarch 19, 1956, "his is to Rdvise you that the
"Advisorr Com::'littee" had a meet.ing on 1'!3rch 21, 1956, Rnd have appointed a
cOffimittee of five emFloyees affected hy the pension [lan, to conduct an election
fbr the expired terms of the members of the Advis0ry Committee.
March 28. 1956
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2. 'J.hat a certified copy of this hesolution be delivered forthwith to said
1'rustl:!e, \'.Jhich daid certified cOFY shAll constitute the direction of the City of
Clean~ater to said Trustee to pay the foregoine ~um directly to the said Engineer.s
forth,dth in eom}..li:mce wit.h Section 3(b) and ot.her provisions of said {;onstruction
Trust. Fund Agreernent.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, A. D. 1956.
/5/ Herbert M. Brown
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
A'l"fEST:
/s/ R. G. Whitehead
CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK
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At.tachcd you will find copies of int.er-officc co:nmunications dated March 13,
1956, \"ot,he City Attorney .qsking for his advice on 'tlhat action the Advisory
COffiffiittee should take; also a copy of his answer dated March 22, 1956 on this
matter.
The cOI~ittee appointed are as follows:
Charles P. M8loney
Willis Booth
Gerald Weimer
Robert Daniels
Hilda Holt
Attached is a list of names of the City Employees that are under the Employees
Pension Plan, and only these employees affected by this plan are eligible to vote.
Very t.ruly yours,
/s/ Paul Kane, Chai.rman
Is/ Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
cc: Trustees
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From:
Subject:
Mr. F. C. Middleton, ~ity ~anager
Oliver H. Anderson, Seery. Zoning board
Request for Gas Station - ~reenw00d & Metto Sts.
3/9/56
It is the Zoning Board's recommendation that we approve the application of S. W.
Curtis for a proposed gas station at Greenwood & Metto Sts., subject to proper
plans being submitted to be ap~roved by ~he City Engineer, Building Inspector,
and the Fire Chief.
Attached hereto is original letter with survey.
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P. O. Box 726
Clearwater, Florida
February 17, 1956
The Zoning Commission
City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Gentlemen:
I am hereby applying for permission to erect a filling station on the corner of
North Greenwood Avenue and Metto Street.
The plans for the proposed station are included.
Very truly yours,
/s/ S. \-1. Curtis
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CITY COl'J1MISSION MEETING
April 2, 1956
jlESOLU'l'ION
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Clearwater, Florida, deems it
advisable and in the best interest of the people of the City of Clearwater to close
and vacate a portion of the follow1.ng street in said City described 85 follows:
That portion of Lotus Path that is bounded by:
The :)out.h line of block 35, VLAGNOLIA PARK SUBDIVISION, as recorded in plat
book 1, page 70, of Lhe public records of Pinellas County, ~lorida,
The North line of block 38, MAGNOLIA PARK SUBDIVISION, as recorded in plat
hook 1, paGe 70, of Lhe aforesRid records,
'l'he Sast ri,;ht-of-way li,ne of ~he Atlantic COAst Line Railroad, and
'l'he Kest right-of-way li11e of t.he Seaboard Airline Rail-road,
AND ~HEREAS, the above described ~ortion of Lotus Path has never been opened
to public use, has never been paved, and
WHEREAS, the Rbove described portion of Lotus Path is not necessary to afford
in~ress and egress to and from any property in the City of Clearwater, Florida,
and the closing of said street between the said points does not and will not
jeopardize or infringe ~he ri~lts or privileges of any person or persons.
NDW,.l.HEHEFORE, BE 1'.L RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of' Clea~ater,
Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows:
that the above portion of Lotus Path be and the same is hereby closed and is
hereby released from Fublic use by the City of Clearwater, tlorida, and the
property formerly embraced by 5 aid street shall revert, by operation of law, to
the present owners of adjoinin~ property and their successors in title.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, A. D. 1956.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
Attest:
/s/ R. G. Whitehead
CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, af~er Public Hearing on June 20, A. D. 1955, the City Commission
of the City of Clearwater, Florida, determined ~hat certain work and improvements
hereinafter described should be done and made, and '
WHEREAS, pursuant thereto said improvements have been made as follows:
Construct an eight (g) inch sanitary sewer and appurtenances in Pierce
Street from che east line of' the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right-of-
way to the existing sewer in the east line of EAst Avenue and construc~
a 30 foot pavement and curb in Pierce Street from the west right-of-way
line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad to the west right-or-way line
of East Avenue.
AND WHEREAS, under the provisions of Section 123 and other pertinent pro-
visions of the City ~harter, after said improvements shall have been completed,
the City Commission shall assess the cost thereof against the properties facing
and abutting said improvements, and
WHEREAS, certain parcels of real estate facing and abutting said improvements
have been benefited thereby and ~he pro-rata cost thereof shall be assessed against
said parcels.
NOW, tHEREFORE, BE 1'1' RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follows:
1.
That the above described improvements in Pierce Street from the West
rignt-of-way line of the Atlantic ~oast Line Railroad to the West right-of-
of the Seaboard Airline Railroad be and the same are hereby accepted and
as having been completed.
way line
approved
2. ~hat Lhe following described property facing and abutting and in the
vicinity of the aforesaid improvements are hereby deemed to have been benef'ited
by said improvements in the following proportj,ons of the cost thereof and the same
are hereby assessed in accordance with the following schedule.
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April 2, 1956
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ASSESSMENT
PAVEMENT, CURB, DRAINAGE A~D SANITARY SEWER IN PIERCE
StREET FROM ~~ST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ATLANTIC COAST LINE
RAILROAD 'l'0 THE WES'T RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF 'l'HE SEABOARD
AIRLII\1E RAILROAD
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Pavement,
Cont.ract,
Salarie s,
Drai na ge ,
Salaries,
Drainag:e and Curb:
Blackburn Paving Con~ractors
Blueprincs, Advertisement for Bids
Storm Sewer and Catch Basins
(part of birkbeck contract)
~lueprints, Adver~jsement for Bids
Bids (23% of Sewer work)
Sani t.8ry SevIer
Contract, RaY-Birkbeck, Sanit.ary Sewer
line and Manholes
Salaries, blueprints, Adver~isement for
Bids (77% of Sewer Work)
$4,g37.70
392.47
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105.28
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Cost per front foot:
Cost per front foot:
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Sanitary Sewer - $3.00 plus
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Descri ption
Railroad rieht of way
Railroad right of way
MAGNOLIA PARK SUBDIVISION
Block 6 -
Lot 14.
Frontap;e
* 60
* 60
O\'Jner
Atlantic Coast Line
Atlantic Coast Line
$2
Fred H. Preston
650 Broadway
Dunedin, Florida
Fred H. Preston
Tampa Gulf Coast R.R.
Larry Dimmitt, Jr.
221 Fonce De Leon
Belleair, florida
Larry Dimmitt, Jr.
Larry Dimmitt, Jr.
Tampa Gulf Coast R.R.
Tampa vu1f voast R.R.
City of Clearwater
City of ~learwater
City of Clearwater
Charles B. Gates
1217 Bermuda
Clearw,3ter, 1<lori da
Charles B. G~tes
Ch~rles B. Gates
Tampa Gulf Coast R.R.
Tampa Gulf Voast R.R.
'l'OT ALS
West 35' of Lot 13
East 15' of Lot 13
Lot 12
35
15
50
Lot 11
Lot 10
Lot 9
Lot S
Block 7
Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot 3
Lot 4
50
50
50
50
36.9
50
50
50
Lot 5
Lot 6
Lot 1
Lot 8
50
50
50
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PaVi~
$406.
406.62
Sanitary
Sewer
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180.21
55 5 . 72 246.29
237.20 105.12
101.67 45.05
338.85 150.18
338.85 150.1S
33S.85 150.1S
33S.$5 150.1S
338.85 150.1S
250.07 110.83
338.85 150..1S
33S.85 150.18
338.85 150.1S
33S.85
338.$5
33S.S5
63S. 8~
$6 24.0
150.1S
150.18
150.1S
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$26 9.87
*According to Commission Meeting Minut~s of July 5, 1955, the A.C.L.R.R. is to pay
for the pavement on only the actual 'track crossing ar.d two feet on either side of
the track, ~he balar.ce of ~he frontage to be absorbed by the City. A.C.L.R.R.
is to pay for total of 17.32 feet in the amount of $117.38. The sewer assessment
is to be absorbed by ~he City in its entirety for A.C.L.R.R. only.
3. That if assess.:;ents herein made are not }:aid within thirty (30) da3rs
from the date hereof, Lhe City lreasurer is hereby directed to issue and sell
Certificates of Indebtedness under Section 124 of the City Charter, which certificates
shall bear interest at the race of 8% per annum agains~ the foregoing properties
ror the assessments herein made immediately upon the expiration of the foregoing
thirty-day Feriod.
PASSED AND ~JPTED this 2nd day of April, A. D. 1956.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
MAYOR-COr~~ISSIONER
Attest:
/5/ R. G. Whitehead
CI'l'Y AUDI'fOR AND CLERK
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GITY COMMT_SSION MEETING
April 2, 1956
The City Commission of the C�it•� of ClearwatPr met in regular session at c;.ty
Hall, Monday, April 2, 1956, at 1:30 P.M. with the following members present;
W. E, Stran�, Jr.
J. N. Bohannon
Samuel J. Roberts
Absent :
Herbert M. Brown
Cleveland Tnsco, Jr.
Also present weres
F. C. Middletan
Chas. M, Phillips, Jr.
G. T. McClanuna
S. L,ickton
Commissioner
Commiss�oner
Cc,mmis sion$r
Mayor-Cormnis sioner
Com.�nissioner
Cit� Manager
City �ttorney
Chief of Police
City Engineer
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The CiL3* AttornEy repori;ed that Corr¢nissioner Strang had been appointed as
Mayor pro tem by Nlayor Brawr_ to serve during his aosence. The Mayor gro tem
called the meetin� to order. The invocation was given by the Reverend James Holmas
of Friendship Methodist Church, Clearwater.
'rhe Mayor announced tne first item would be the approving of the minutea of
the regular meeting of Nfarch 19th. By consent, the ma�.ter was deferred to the next
meeting when the full Commission would be present.
The City iKanager reported that six bids had been received for water works
brass 000ds. The bids were read as follows:
Crane Co., Tampa �2 $26.�0
Datris ti'Ieter Repair, Thomasville, Ga, 2,732.50
i�'fuellex Co., Dacatur, Ill. z,732.50
A. Y. Mc�onald Mfg., Dubuque, Iowa 2,665.00
Hays Mfa. Co., Erie, Pa. 2,$2b,5p
Bert Lowe Supply, Tampa 2,665.00
The Man�ger recommended that the bids be re£erred to the Purchasin; Department
for tabulation a nd reLurr_ed to the next mestin�. Gommissioner Roberts moved that
the bids be referred to the Purchasing Department f�r tabulatior_. Motion v,as
seconded by Commissioner B�har_non and carried unaniniously-.
It was regort�d by the ManagEr that two bids had beer_ received for a motor
driven generator for the Skycrest Disposal Flant. The bids were read as follows:
Tampa Armature, Tamga �p2,166.00
Graybar Electric, 'Iampa 1,535.$0
The i�+ianager recos,mended that the bids be checked and returned to the next mzeting
with a recommendation. �ommissioner Roberts moved �YFtt the bids be re:ferred to
the City Manager for tabula�ion and returned to the r.ext meeting. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner �ohannon and carried unaniraously.
Z'he i�anager regorted receiving two bids for altitude val��es for the :�Vater
Improvement Project. �1'he iollowing bids wsre read:
$" 12 u,
Evans S, 3huff &�ssoc., Atlanta $663,00 ea. �1,100.00 ea.
Ross Valve Nlfg., Troy, N.Y. bI$.00 �� 91$,00 1�
The �anager recommended that the bids be referred to the Consulting Engineer and
rEturned to the next meeting. Commissioner Roberts moved that the bids be referre�
te the Consultir.g Engineer for recommendatien. Motion was seconded by Com�rnissioner
Bohannon and carried unanimouslp.
It was regorted by the yianager that five bids had been received to r eplace
water, gas and se�er lines across Stevenson Creek at North Greenwood. Avenup, with
the City to furnish materials. The followano bids were read:
Smith-Sweger Constr. Co., Clearwater �9,7�JOe00
Ray Birkbeck, Dunedin 12,$1�4.Qp
Boyce Co., Inc., Clearwater $,000.00
E. H. Holcomb, Jr., Clearwater 13,500.00
Stansfield �onstr. Co., Tampa 1�,600:0�
After tabulation, the Manager recommended accepting the low bid of $p$.,OOO.00 frora
the Boyce �ompany of Clearwater. Coirunissioner Roberts moved on recommendation of
the City i�anager that the bid of Boyce Company} Inc., Cle�rwater, be accepted for
the replacement of gas, water and sewera-e mains across 5tevenson Creek. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanimously.
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
April. 2, 195�
The i�fayor announced the continuation of the Publ3c Haaring on the request
of Mr. P. D, Arnold for a three ioot set-back f`s�om the north side lot line for
Lot 25, Block B, Avondale Subdivision. The Ci�y Attorney read the r equest which
stated that Mr, Arr_old wished tn add a carport t,o his residence. The Zonin�
Board recommended i;hat the reqaest be �r.anted. A letter was read from Mrs. R. H.
Cost, owner of I�ot 2�., Block B, whi.ch explained that her properLy adjoined Mr.
Arnold�s on i:he north side and that she would like �o protest the granting o� the
request as it might interfere with the sale of her �roperty, A letter was also
read f rom Mr. Pat•<1 iemple protesting the granting of the petition as he had been
required to s�t his gara;e five feet from the line when his house was built. Mr.
George E. St. 'Phomas, father of'Iv'Irs. Cost, reported that her property had recently
been sold and that 1Krs. Cost felt that the new owner should have the decision to
make, i�Irs. P. D. Arnold stated that they neede.d the carport badly but that �he}*
would be willing to cooperate. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the Public
Hearing be cor_tinued to the first regular meeting in i�Iay (May ']th) to give the
new property owner an opportunity to be present. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Koberts and carried unanirnously.
A Public Hearing was called on the request of Mr. Charles H. Gibson for a
fifLeen foot setback from Bruce Avenue and ivarcissus Avenue for Lot 6, Bloek �4:
Mandalay. The City Attorr_ey r ead the request and the Zoning Board's recommendation
that an eighteen ioot setback be granted from Bruce �lvenue and a fifteen foot
setback from Narcissus t�venue be permitted, Mr. George Cassell appeared repr�sent-
ing i�Ir. Gibson and stated that the proposed plan for the house made the best
possible use of the triangular lot. i'he Mayor inquired if there were any
objecti:ons and �here were none. Commissioner Roberts moved on the recommendation
of the Zoning Board that the request be granted ior an eighteen foot setback from
Bruce and a iifi,een £oot setba�k from �arc?ssus. Motion taas seconded by
Commissioner Bohannon and carried unanzmously.
A Public Hearing was announced on paving and draina�e in the alleys in
Block 9, Aiken Subdivision. The C�.ty Nianager r ep�rted the receipt of a petition
signed by several property otianers askirig that the alleys be paved, but he explained
that tihere was a drainage problem in that area which would necessitate some storm
sewer beir_g installed also. A representative from BordenTs Dairy was present
protesting ihe proposed project, as did Mr. J�hn E. V�Toerpel a nd Mr, Anthony
I,eegrande. lhe �ngineer reported that i�'!r. T. R. Yarborou�h and Mr. Harry Shepa.rd
were in favor of chs project. It ��as suggested it might be possible to pave ore
or twQ of the alley s and leave the others unpaved. Commissior,er Bohannon moved
that this Public Hearing be adjourned to May 7th and that a Conmittee be appninted
to work with the City 1°lanager and the Gity �ngineer to go and view the various
problems of these properties, have a preliminary hearing, and then report at the
first meeting in i�'fay. Motion v�as seconded by Corrmtissioner Roberts and carried
unanimously, lhe i�Qyor appointed Gommissioners Bohannon and Roberts to s erve on
this Committee.
Regarding Lhe reguest oi the Florida Philharmonic Society, Inc., for �500.00
per concert Lhis year or a total of �3,Q00.00 for a total of' six concerts, the
iKayor explair_ed that the matter had been continued from the mee-tin� of i�Iarc:h 12th.
A memo ��ras read from Lhe City �lanager's office re�orting that the City of St.
Petersburg had aonLributed no funds to the Florida Philharmonic Society at any time
ar_d had contributed �2,500.00 to the St. Petersbu.rg Symphony conducted by Nir, Leon
Poulopoulos in J2nuary, 1953, but since then requests for funds for ths St.
Petersburg Symphony had been denied. Mr. Wm. Goza, speaking for the Florid.a
PYiilharmonic, stated that in St. Petersburg the ticket sales were large enough to
sponsor the concerts without appealing to the City of St. Petersburg for help,
but in Clea�water support was not sufficient to eontinue on i;icket sales alone.
Others who spoke �'or the Florida Philharmoriic were Mr. H. H. Baskin, Sr., Mrs.
J. T. Raalston, and Mrs. J. 0. Houze. Mr. Lloyd Phillips, representing the
Clearwater Symphon�, pointed out tihat his organization c ame to Lhe Commission for
a donation prior to the tirne of �he concerts instead of waitir_g until they had a
def�cit. He presented additional petitions signed by 261 persons which opposed
giving City funds to an out of totian or�aniz�tion such as the Florida Philharmonic.
Others who spoke in opposition to the request were NIr. M. D. Ruggles, Mr. Floyd
�ook, Mr. Frank `L'hurrnar,, Mr. G. L. Jaynes, Mr, and Mrs. Leland Eldridge.
Commissioner Bohannon inquired if both organizations would be wzlling to submit
a certified statement of actual loss from this year's program in order to help
the Commzssion make a decision. Represen�atives oF both organizations agreed to
this proposal. Commissioner �ohar,non moved that the item be continued to the first
raeeting in May (i�ay 7th�. Motion was seconded by Gommissioner Roberts and aarried
unanimously.
In considering �he appraval of the plat of Sunrise Blu.ffs Subdivision
previously consiaered on iflarch 19th, th� Mayor rea,uested the City Attorney to
read the Zoning BoardTs recommendation again. The recormttendation was that the
area be zoned R-1 and that pravision be made for connecting General Pershing Drive
to the present existing right of way of Rogers Street to the east and that t he jog
shown on the west end of General Per�hing Drive be eliminated. The developers
of the proposed plat, i�ir. H. H. Baskin, Jr., and Mr. Chester B. McMullen, Jr.,
pointed out �hat it was part of their purchase contract that the right of way og
General Pershing Drive be sxtended to serve thxee acres on the ��aest, and since
Rogers Street was not a continuous street in the City ].imits, they did not feel
it v�ould be feasible to spend approximately �l,$00,00 i:o engineQr the comglete
property again to relocate the street. The City Er.gineer r eported that he approveci
the drainage plan as submii;ted in the overall plan. The Manager recommended
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CITY COMifISSION MEETIN�
April 2, 1956
the approval of. �,he plat and stated thac the Ordinance 632 contract had been signed
by the developers and bond For improvements �osted. �ommissioner Bohannon moved
that the plat be approved, that the zoning be approved as R-1, that it be put on
the Loning Map and the proper officials be authorized to execute the pl.at. Motion
was seeorided by Commissioner Roberts and carried unanim�usly.
Regarding the requsst of the City to ?ocate the new water tank on par�t of the
p•roperty le�sed to � he Yacht Club, iKr, H. H. Baskin re�resentir.g the ksoard o£
G�yernors asked that Lhe Commission as a �ommittee of the Who].e meet with the
offiaers of bhe Yacht Club to go over �he proposal on the grounds. Commissioner
Strang pointed out it was necessary to select the site immediately as the water
tank was probably in che process of being shirped to the City. He aaid since two
Commissioners v�ere ou� of the City, it would be impossible to meet as a Committee
of �he Vrhole with the full �omiaission, He commented if the site could not be
selected immediately, the water tank wculd be Iocated in Mandalay Fark. The Cit�
�lanaoer reported that it would cost from �10,000.00 to �15,000.00 more to locate
the tank on the Yacht Club property, 3s the 12 inch main �aas located on the west
side of IKandalay and there was only an $ inch line on the east side of NIandalay.
Gornmissioner Roberts reported that at a meetin� of the.Clearwater Beach Associa�ion
the majority voted that they woi�.ld rather the tank wQuld not be in Lhe park but
it was not unanimous. Commissioner �ohannon moved that the wat�r tank be located
in Mandalay Park. Motion was seconded by �ommissioner Roberts and carried unanimous-
ly. The City Mana�er was instructed to notify the �esident Engineer im*nediately.
The City Manager requested that Item 5-B, "Appro�ral of Clearwater Federal
Savings for a depository i'or City Funds'T be deferred to the nex� meeting� By
consent, the Commission a�reed t;o this.
The City Manager asked that a Committee be appointed to r�vrk with the City
Treasurer, the City At�torney and himself to stud}r applications to settle some
assessment liens and make recommendations to the Commission. Trie iKayor appointed
Commissioners Bohannon and Roberts to serve on the Tax Settlement Committea. A
meeting was set for 11:00 A,M., lhursday, April 5th, to consider the application
by T�ir. H, H. Baskin, Jr., for settleme nt of an Evergreen Avenue Paving lien.
The City Attorney read a ResoZution authorizing papment of �5,213.94-to
Briley, �tTild and Associat�s for services in connec�ion witn the Water Improvement
Project by tha First National Bank as ^lrustee of the Construction Trust Fund.
Commissioner Boh�r_non maved the Resolution be adopted and the proper authorities
b� au�horized to execute i�;. Motion ��as seconded by Commissioner Roberts and
carried unanimously.
The Mana�er asked that Item S-F, t1Sale of City owneci lots on Calumet StreetTM
be def.erred to the next meeting. By consent, the Commission agreed that this
should. be done.
Com�nissioner Strang suggested that the City Manager have the roof on the Cit}>
Aud? toritzm check�d by� some of �he roofing companies as there were some 7.eaks
around thz cupolas and have a work order made up if necessary.
Couunissioner Bohanno� moved that a work crder be set up and authorized ior
the installing oi a lip�ht on Missouri :hvenue between the Seaboard tracks and
Jackson Boulevard. The City T�ianager reported that the Electrical Department had
all the equipment under their bud�et and a work order would not be r_ecessary.
Co« issioner Rot�erts regorted that the School Board had installed sidewalk
in front of Belleair School east to a Foint 100 feet from Missouri tivenue and
that the parents are concerned because the children have to walk in the street
for the remaining 100 f eet. .He proposed t;hat the City put in some shell in that
area to make a path for the children to ��ake care of the situation temporarily
and also recocmnended inst��l.in� concrete sid�walk along, Lakeview Avenue on Lot l,
Blocic D, Lakeview Heights, whe.re the City ptuaping station is located, and then a
she 11 path east from the pumping station. The Mayor recolnmended that the matter
be referred to the original Committee (Commissioners Stran� and Boharxion) and that
the Committee including Comcnissioner Roberts view the area concerned with the City
Engineer and Paul Kane, Superir.tendent of Public Service. By consent, the City
Manager was instructed to set up such a meetino later in the week.
Commissioner Bollannon inquired if any survey is being made ��ith reference to
relieving the traffic congestion in the downtown area, especially in regard to the
buses ar_d taxicabs loading on the main streets. The City Manager reported that
the Traffic Engineer and the Traff ic Department are working on it and would be
ready to make recommendations soon. He sug;ested setting ug a Commit�ee meet�ng
wi�h NIr. Fred 13e11, `i'raf:fic Engineer, and the Chief of Police present �Lo discuss
the rerort.
In regard to tlie paving of Keene Road in Hollingsworth Estat�s, the City
Attorney reported Llzat the Manager had sent Mr. Robert [�ilson, attorney, a note
telling him �hat the City would a.pprove the plat if r�e ���ou12� provide some definite
indicata.on that either the County or th� developer k:�der the -0rdinance b32
contract would pave the road to the requ�red width of thirty feet. He read portions
of Mr. Wilson's letter of reply saS�in� that he had been informed by the County
Engineer that t here are no funds availaiale at pri:sent to pave Iieene Road an.d that
tha new hud�et would not be approved until.Novemb�r, 1956. Afier discussion,
the City R4anager was instructed to write a letter informin; Nlr. Vdilson that the
Commission wants to receive more concrete evidence that Keene t�o�d will ba paved.
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GITX C CMNIISSTON NlEETING
11pri1 2, 1956
1'he City Attorney :informed the Commission that there nad r.ob been an eleatian
for some time t;n elect new members for the Advisary Commi�tee of the Employeest
Pension Plan and presented a lettsr showing t17at a CoromitteQ had k�een appointed
of five employees to conduc� an election to replace the members of the Advisory
G�mmiLtee vaho hac3 resigned.. By consent, the letter was received by the Commission.
The I�Ianager presented an agplic�tion from Idr. S. W. Curtis to erect a bas
station a� the sou�hwest corner of Greenwood Avenue and Metto, reported chat it
had been approved by the Zonin� Board, th� City Engineer �,r_d he recommended it
also. Cornmissioner Bohannon movsd that the aFplication be approved subject t�
any recorrunendations from the various �egartments concerned. Motion was secon�ed
�y Commissior.er Roberts and car•ried u�,ani:nously.
The City Attorney read on its iirst read�=_g Ordinance 703, prohibiting
impersonatior. of the opposite sex. Commissior.er Raherts moved that Ordinance 703
be passed on itc first reading. Motion w�s seconded by Commissioner Bohannon
and carr�ed unanimously.
Commissioner Roberts moved that Qrdin�nce 703 be con�ide�red on its second
xeaciing by title only by uraniR�ous c�nsent of the Gommis sion present . D'Iotinn was
seconded by Commissionar Bohannon and carried unanimously. '�.'he City Attorney
read �rdinance 70; b� tii:le onl}T. Commissioner Roberts moved that Qrdinance 703
be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Bohar.non and carried unanimously.
The Citg Attorney read on its first readir.g Ordinar.ce 705, Uu'�ich would
re�ulate the construction of driveways, curb euts, sidewalks, etc. Commissioner
Bohannon moved that Ordinance 705 he passed on its first reading. Motion �uas
seconded t�y Commissiorer Roberts and c3rried unanimously.
Commissioner Bohar_non moved that Ordinance 7U5 be considered an its second
reading b�� title only by ur.animous consent of the Commi,ssion present. Motion was
seconded by Gommissioner Rober�s and carried unanimously. '!he City Attorney read
the Ordinar.ce on its second read�ng by iitle only. Commissioner Bohannon mov2d
that Ordinance '705 be passed on its second reading by title only. Motion was
seconded by CoLmissioner Rober�ts and carried unanimously.
The City Rttorney read a Resoltition which officially vacated the par� of
Lotus Path be�ween Block 35 and Block 3$, i�agr_o2ia Park Subdivision, and between
�he Atlantic Coast Lir_e Railrcad and the Seaboard Air Zine Railroad rights of way.
Commissioner Boh�nn�n moved that the kesolution vacatino a portion of Lotus Path
be adopted and the pioper officials be authorized to sign it. Motion wav seconded
by Commiss�oner noberts and carried unanimously.
A Resolution was read assessing tr,e construction, of the sanitary sewer in
Pierce Street from the ACL east ri�ht of way line to the east line of Last Avenue
and the construcLion of paving, drainage and curb in Pierce Street #'rom the AGL
west right of way 3ine Lo the west line of East Avenue against the b enefited
properties. Commiss ioner Bohannon moved that thp Assessment Resolution for the
�avemEnt, curb, drai.nage and sanitarp seT,�er in Pierce Street be adopteci, the proper
authorities be autl-.orized to sigr. it and that the assessrnent be spread. Motion
was seconded by Commisszoner Poberts and carried unanimouslg,
The City I�anager presented a�esolution requiring ei�ht property owners to
ciean Lheir lots of weeds and underbrush. Commissioner Bohannon moved that the
Resolution �e adopted. Mo�ion �aas seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried
unanimously.
The City ��Ianager requested permissian to start rzstrict�.ng lawn sprinkling
in the Cit y as the water is becom�.ng short and thE pressure is getting low. He
su�gested limiLin� Lhe sPrinkling to alternate days. He said tha�t within the nsxt
thzrty days the Gity woulc� start receiving some vaater from the new Coun�y well
field. Commissioner Roberts moved that the restriction be put into effect
immediately under the City ManagerTs direction until such time as the water shortage
is relieved. Nioiion =.��as seconded hp �ommissioner B�hannon and c:arried unanimously.
The ;�layor reported that he had received word from Mr. Leo Butlerts office that
�r. E. C. Moore had submitted a plat to the City P�;anaoer for property just east
of the subdivision being considered by Mr. John Sever on the south side of Druici
Road at Hercules. He suggested that the plat be turned over to the s�me Committee
(Commissionexs Strang and Ftoberts) t«at is study�ng the other plat. Dommissioner
Bohannon moved that the plat Y,e received and turned over to the same Comcnittee
that is working on the adjoining plat. Motior. was seconded by Gommissioner Roberts
and carried unanimously.
There being na further business to come be%re the Sommission, the meeting
was adjourned at 5,•30 P.M,
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CITY COMNLISSION MEEZ'ING
April 2, 1q56
Mayor Commissioner Herbert M. Brown r�arcti 29, 1956
Carruaissioners: W. E. Strang, Jr., J. N. 1�ohannon
Clevelarid Insco, Jr., Samuel J. Roberts
Gentlemen•
The City Cpmmission will meet in negular Session oz� Monday Afternoon, April 2,
1956 in the City iia.:`, Auditorium f'oi: the purFose of discussing the items listed
on the attached age�rla. Meetin; time will be 1:30 P,M.
Very truly yours,
FCM: s � �s� �'. C . P�id3le�on
Enclosures
City Manager
Agenda - City Corrunission Meeting of April 2, 1956
�ity Hall At;�i.toriwn
1;30 P.M.
FtEGULAR
1. Invocation, k2ev. Jarnes Holmes Friendship Methodist Church,
2. Approvin� the minutes of Lhe �egular itiieeting of Mar�ch 19, 1956, (Reconvening
March 26, 1956).
3. Opening of bids for:
A. kTaLer Works Brass Goo��:
B. Metor Driven Generator for Skycrest `Preatmert Plant.
C. Altitude Valves for y+Tater Imp'rovement Project.
4. Public Hear3.ngs :
A. Con�inuatior_ of request of P. D. ti.rnold for a th:ee fooi seiback from
Ghe north side loc line for Lot 25s Block B, Avondale Subdivision.
B. �ontinua�ion of request of Charles K, Gibson for a fifteen foq�G setback
fro:n Bruce ,�venue and Narcissus Avenue fnr Lot 6, Block 64, Nlandalay
Subdivision.
C, Pavement an� necessary drainage in th� alleys in area bounded by Pierce
St. on t,he norLh, Franklir_ St, on th� south, Prospec� t�venue on the e�s�
and NIyrtle Avenue on the west, all being in �slock 9, _Aikens Subdivision.
5. Co�ranission's consideration of:
A. R2pprt on Sunrise 3luffs SuUdivisian.
B. Approval oi Clearv�ater Federal Savings for a depository far City Funds.
C. Proposal for settlEment of old assessment lien and instructions for
others of' like naiure .
D. Water ^tank on Glearwater �each.
E. Sta�ements .from Briley Wild and Associates.
F. Sale of City owned lots or,. Calumet Street.
G. Work Orders.
H. Hollingsworth Estates.
I. Letter from A3visor�T �offimittea of City Emplopees.
J. A�+proval of plans for Gas Station at ihe cornar of Greenwood and
Metto Streets.
K. Request of r'lorzda Philharmonic Society, Inc. for funds.
b. Commission's consideration of items irom the City Attorney�s Ofiice:
A. Ordinance �703, prohibitin� impersonation of the ogposite sex.
B. Ordinance #705, regulating construction of driveways.
C. Reso luti on vacating a portion of Lotus Path.
D. �lssessment Resolution .for gavement, curb, drainage and sa:zitary sewer
in Pzerce Street from west right of way line of ACL Railroad to the west
riRht of wa�T line of the SAL Railroad.
7. Utility Improvements.
$. Lot �towing Applications
9. Any other item not on the agenda wi11 be cor_sidered with the consent of the
�ommis sion.
Adjournment
3/9/56
To: Mr. F. C, Niidd2eton, Citp I�ianager
From: �liver H. Anderson, Sec'y. Zoning �oard
Subject: Request of P. ➢. Arnold
It is the Zoning Eoard�s recommendation that we grant the request for P, D, Arnold
to go within 3 feet of the adjoining propert}� to the north, under the Hardship
ru].ing .
Attached her•sto is ariginal letter of request with drawing,
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CITY COMri7TSSI0N MEETING
April z, 1956
Feb. 2$� 1956
Request for hardship permit.
AL Lhe time I purchased my residence located, 170$ N. Greenw.,od Ave., Avqndale
Addition, lot 25, Blnek $, Section 3• Z�wP• 29, Rg. 15, Pinell�s Gounty,
(:learw�ter, Florida wii;h dead filed nov. 21, 1949 in deed book 1243 pa.ge $1.
GJe were permitted bo go within 3 feet of the adjoining property line. T was
assured a car�:ort could be added at a future date and could go within 3 feet of
the adjoining progerty tio the north,
Since the purchase date a new ordivance has been passed requirin� a five foot
clearance from Lhe propert}� line. I�iy carport must be, not less than 10 �eet �aide
and I am requestin; a haraship permit to build my much needed car-port, which
would sti11 give a 3 fooL clearance. Drawing attached.
Respectfully submitted,
�s� P. D. Arnold
Mayor Herbert I�l. Brown
115 Lake Drive
Clearwater, rlorida
Dear Sir :
This is my official protiest to the �ranting of the �. D. Arnolc� request to build
wiihin three feet of the southerr_ boundarv of my property at 1710 North Greenwood
Ave., Lot ?!�, Block �, Avandale. I am sorry to take this attitude bec�use my
xela�ions with the enLire ArnoTd famil3T were most haF�py and friendly.
Pny reasons for protes�ing are as follows:
1. IL could interfere with Lhe sellin� of my propertg, thus inflictin�, '�distress"
u�on mea
2, 'Phere are prospects who have seen my property as is. If they should buy ancl
laLer find a new si�uation they could lebally refuse to buy, or, having
bou;ht, sue �ae for recovery o£ mone•s �aid.
3. It seems to me tihat the buyer of my�groperty should have the decision ta make
about tihi� er_croachment.
y.. The Arnolds have my permission t o and have been using my carport. lhey still
have that permission unLil I seli or tihep build theirs, whichever comes fi.rst.
5. TY±zs I wish to sa3=, not unkindl3T, but there can Tie no immediate distress when
they ha'vz been �here at least six years with no carport or garage. Can they
nat waiL untiil I sell?
6. :� carporL can be erected in tha rear �f zheir property and still keep five
reet a��ay. OLhex•s have had to do it. In Lhis neighborhood; namely, Mr.
Paul E, 7'em�le, 1721 No. CTreenwood Ave., and Mr. James Eselb�, 1715 No.
Washington �ve., 2'hey were both told there was no way of getting closer
than five feet. P�ix�. Eselby had to rebuild hzs foundation to me�t the five
£o�t requirement.
Sir.cerely 3rours
/s/ Mrs. R. H. �ost
4070 N. W. ol��th Ave.
Miami Springs, Florida
Cl,earwater, Florida,
March 21�, 1956
Board orF Adjustment,
Cit;y� Zor:ng Comrnittee,
Clearwater, rlorida
Dear Sirs•
This leLter is in reference to the request of P, ll. Arnold for a three fbot
seiback from the north side o£ lot line, instead of adherirg to the requirement
of five feet, as is the ruling in this subdivisiono
We are the owners of Lot $ and part oi 1ot 7 in Lhis subdivision (Avondale).
When our house was being laid out on Lhe lot, t,he contractor four_d that our plans
��ere too wide for the lot. ihe contractor and I�r�ent dowri to see the Building
Inspector, ijtr. Anderson, about whether we could have the five fee� cut down to
three. We were informed *ue coul.d r_ot; that if it were done for us, otihers coul.d
expect it to be done fox them, too. `1'here wa� nothing for us to do but cut down
the size of our ;arage two feet. This we did. It makes our gara�e narrower than
we want, but we feel that if all Lhe other homeowners in this sut�division are
expected to conform to a ruiin�, wE should do the same.
Yours truly,
/s/ Paul Tearple
1�21. 1V. Gre enw� od Ave .
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CITY COMMISSIOP� MEETING
April 2, 1956
3/9/5b
'i'o: Mr. F, C. Middleton, Gity Manager
I'rom: Oliver H. Anderson, SecTy. Lonzng �oard
Subject: Request of Charles H. GibSon (Zot 6, Blk 61�, Mandalay)
It is the Zoning �oardts recommenda�ion that the application of C, H, Gibson for
a modification of set backs on Lot 6, Blk 61�, Manda.lay Subdivision be permitted,
to 'tihe extent of an 1$' set back on Bruce and a 151 set back on IZarcissus, for
t;he reason that the odd shape of the loL makes t hio madification necessary to
build �he house, and the setb3ck Vrill not be out of keeping with Lhe ;eneral area.
Attached hereto is letter of request with drawing.
Zoning F3oaxd,
City o� �learu���t�r, Florida
GenL-lemen:
February 20th, 1956
Attached is a plot plan of residence t� be buiit on Lot 6, block 6L�, Mandalay
Subdivision; beino �he intersection of Narcissus and Bruce kvenue.
In view of the existinb Dr�inance requiring a 25 foot set back from any side
street in an R-1 zone, iL is ne�essary to have approval as a hardship case of a
15 foot set back on Uoth Bruce and I�arcissus Streel;s. �Hardship being that
o�vneR- :�r_' � build house on his lot unless 15 f�ot set back is approved. )
The previous ordinance provided for a 10 foot set back on side strzets in this
subdzvi,sion and all existin� residences are so located. I, �herefore, submit
the matter for your action and apgroval or_ Lhe basis that it will caus� no
harru or• in�ury to any surraunding property o�vners and denial would cause the lot
to b e virtually worthless.
Very sin.^.�rely vours,
/s/ Charles H. Gibson
P. 0. Box 90
Clearwater, Florid.a
3/9/56
To: Mr. F. C. Ivliddleton, �ity �Ianager
From: Oliver H. �lnderson, Sec'y. Zoning Board
Subject: Sunrise Bluf Fs Subdivision
It is t he Zoning t+o�rdTs recommendation that the plat of SunRise Bluffs Subdivision
be accepte3 for R-1 Zoning, with the further recomsnenda�ion Lhat provisions be made
for connacting General Pershing Drive to �he presently existin� ri;ht-of-way of
Ro�ers 5ireet to th� East, and with the �urLher recommer�datior. that the jo� shown
on tihe plat near the westerly end of General Pershing Drive be elimin=�ted.
Attached hereto is ori�inal letter of request with plat.
RESOLUTION
�t�HEREAS, Briley, Wild and Associates were reLained by the City of Clearwater
as Consulting �naineers be contract dated November 10, 1953, and
WHER.EAS, the said Consulting Engir.eers tivere retained �or residert supervision
of construction ur.der le�zer dated December 29, 1Q55, which was approved by the
Cit}= Commission of Lhe City of Clearwate.r, Florida, on February 6, 1956, and
�:vHEREAS, said Engineers have performed sert*ices in the r.ature of consultation
durinb constiructian and in accordance with tha terms of said con� ract ar.d have
performed services of supervision of construc�ion accerding to tne terms of said
let�er, and
;�VI-IEREAS, there is due and payable said �ngineers from the City of Clzarwater
the sum of �5, 213.9�. for the foregoin� c or_siderations, according to the statement
of said �ngineers dated 17arch 27, i95�, a copy of which is hereto attached and
by reference made a part hereof.
NOW, '1'HEREFORE, BE IT R�,SOLVED by the City �ommission of the City of Clearwater,
Florida, in session duly and regularly assembled as follot�s:
l. That the sum of �p5,213.9�. be paid from the Construction `Prust Fund by
The FirsL- national Bank of Clearruater, �l�arwater, Florida, Trustee thereof of
Construc�ion '1'rust Fur.d tigreement dated Aover;iber 2�, 1955, which Construction Trust
Fund is derived fror� proceeds of the sale of Utility Revenue Cer�ificates, Series
of 1955.
(Continued)
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CITY COMMISSIOAT MEETING
April 2, 1956
(Continued)
2. 'lhat a certified copy of �his kesolutinn be delivered fori:hwith to s aid
Trus�ee, which said certified cogy shall constitute the directi,on oi the City o�
Clearwater to said Trustee to pay the fc�regoing sum direatly to the said Enginaers
forthtaith in com�:liance with Section 3(bj and other provisions of said �onstruction
Trust Fund Agreement.
PASSED AI�D ADOFTED this 2nd day of April! A. D. 1956.
/s/ Herbert M. Brown
MAYO�-COi�NiIS SI ONER
AT`PEST:
�s/ R. G. Whltehead
CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK
March z�, 1956
Mr. J. �. B�ck, Secretary
City Employees Assoc�aticn
Dear Sir:
In ansiaer to ;roi:r letter of :�Iarch 19, 1956, this is to advise you that the
��Aavisory Commiti;ee�' had a meeting on 1°iarCh 21, 1956, and have appointed a
camrnittze of five employees affected b,- the pension Flan, to conduct an election
for the expired terms of the members of the Advisory Committee.
Attached you will find copies of inter-office communications dated March 13,
1956, to the City Attorney askin� for his advice on +r�hat action the Advisory
Comnittee should take; also a copg of his answer dated March 22, 1956 on this
matter.
The cor.imittee a�:pointzd are as follows:
�harles P. Maloney
4��i.11is Booth
Gerald Weimer
RoUert baniels
Hilda Holt
Aitached is a list of nar,ies of the City Employees that are under Lhe Employees
Pension Plan, and only these employees affected by tr,is plan are eligible to vote.
cc : Trustee:,
Verp truly yours,
�s� Paul Kane, Chairman.
�s/ Helen Peters
/s/ Dick Nelson
3/9/56
To: Mr. F. C, Midd].eton, �ity Tlanaoar
From: Oliver H. Andersor_, Sec'y. 'Lonino �oard
Subject: Request for Gas St�tion - Greer_+aood & �Qetto Sts.
It is the Zoning Board's recommendation that we approve the applicati.on of S. W.
Curtis for a proposed gas station at Greenwood 8c Metto Sts., subiect to prcper
plans beir.g subrnitted to be approved by the City Engineer, Building Inspector�
and the Fire Chief.
�.ttached hereto is orioinal ) etter with survey .
The Zoning Commission
Cit}r of �learwater
Clearwater, �`lorida
Gentlemen:
P. o. Box �z6
Clearwater, Florida
February 17, 1956
I am hereby applying for permission to erect a filling station on the corner o�
Nor�h Green�uood Avenue and i�ietto Street.
The plans for the proposed ntation are incl.uded.
Very truly yours,
/ �s/ S. L�3. Uurtis
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Enc].osures
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CITY COMMiSSION MEETING
April 2, 1956
RESOLUTION
UIF:�R�AS, the City �ommission of the City of Glearwater, Florida, deems it
advisable and in L-he best interest of ths people of the City of Clearwater to close
and vacate a portion of the following street in said City described as follows:
That portion of Lo�us Path that is bounded by:
The South line of �lock 35, i�1AGI�OLIA PARK SUBDIVISION, as recordEd in plat
book l, page '70, of t he public records of Pinellas County, �'�lorida,
The nTorth line of Block 3$, i�IAGNOLIA PARK SUBDIVISIOI�T, as record2d in plat
book 1, page '70, of the aforesaid records,
The East ri,,ht-of-v�ay line of tiie Atlantic Coast Line Railroacl, and
The West ri�ht-of-way line of the Seaboard Airline RaiJ�road,
AND [�dHFREAS, the above described portion of Lotus Path has never been opened
t o public use, has never been paved, and
S�iHEREAS, the above described portion of Lotus Path is not necessar to afiord
ingress and egress to and from any property in the City of Clearwater, �larida,
and the closing of said street between t he said points does not and will not
jeopardize or infrinoe the ri;hts or privileges o� any person or persons.
N04V, '1HEREFORE, BE S1' RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of C'learwater,
Flori.da, in session duly and regularly assembled as fb llows:
That the above portion of Lotus Path be and the same is hereby closed and is
hereby released from �ublic use by the Czty of Clearwater, rl�r;ida, �nd the
property formerly embraced b�r said strezt shalJ. revert, by opera�tion of 1aw, to
the preser_t owners of anjoinin; property and their successors in title.
PASSED AND i1DOPTED this 2nd day of April, A, Ti. 1956.
/�/ Herbert M. Brown
i�tAYOR-00�1I SSIONER
Attest:
/s/ R. Go Whitehead
C2TY AUDITOR �ND CZERK
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, afLer Public Hearing on June 20, A. D. 1955, the city �ommission
of the Cit}� of Clearwater, Florida, determined ti;'at certain hvrk and imFrovements
hereinafter described should be done and made, an�
UJHEREAS, pursuant thereto said improvements have been made as follows:.
Construct an eight (8) inch sanitary sewer and appurter_ances in Pierce
Street from the east line of the l�tlar_tic Coast Line Railroad right-of-
way to the existing sewer in the east line of East Avenue and construct
a 30 foot pavement and curb in Pieres Street from the west ri;ht-of-way
line of the ktlanLic Coast Line Rai.lroad to the west right-of-way line
o�` East Avenus,
AND G,iHEREAS, under the provisions of Section 12°' and other pertinent pro-
visions of the City �harter, after said improvements shall have been completedf
the City Commission shalZ assess the cost thereof against the properties facing
and abutting said improvemenLs, and
WI�REAS, certain parcels of real estate facing and abu�ting said improvements
have been benefited Lhereby ar_d the pro-rata cost Lhere�f shall be assessed against
said parcels.
NOW, �s'HEREFORE, BE IT RES�LVED by the City Commission of the City af Clearwater,
Florida, in sessicn duly and reo larly assembled as follows:
1. That the above described improvements in Pierce 5treet from the ulest
ri;ht-of-�vay line of the Atlantic �oast I;ine Railroad to the tiVest right-of-
way line of the Seaboard Airline Railroad be and the same are hereby accepted and
aFproVed as having been completed.
2. That �he following described property facin� and abutting and in the
vicir_ity of the aforesaid impro�rements are hereby deemed to have been benefited
by said improvements in the following groportions of the cost thereof and� the same
are hereby assessed in accordance with the following schedule.
CTTY COMN�SSIQN M��TING
Apri1 2, 195�
( Contin�:ed )
ASSESSMENT
PAVENEI�T, CURB, DRAIntIGE �1ND SANITARY SEW�R IN PIERCE
SZREET FROr'I T�JEST RIGHT �JF [tiiAY LIA'E OF A'PLANTIC COAST LINF
RAILROAD i0 2'HE [hiEST RIGHT QF WaY LINE OF THE SEABOARD
AIRLIA� RAILROAD
Pavement, Draina�e atld Curb:
Gontract, Blackburn Paving Contractors $p4,$37.70
Salaries, Blueprints, �ldvertisement for Bids 39z•47
Drainage, Storm .�ewer and Catch Basins
(par1: of Birkbeck contract) 6$$.70
Salaries, tslue�rints, Hdvertisement for Bids
Bids (23� of Sewer work) 10 2$
, 02�..15
5ani�:ary� 5ewer
Centract, Ray Birkbecic, Sanitary Sewer
line and Manholes �2,31'7.40
Salaries, �lueprints, Advertisement for
Bids (%7� of Sewer V�r'ork) �_ _ 3�2.44.
�2�6q.��.
Cost per front foot: Paving -�6.7$-
Gost per front foots Sanitary Sewer -�3.00 plus
Descri�tion _� Owner �Fron�ta e_ P�a�vi�n
Railroad ri�ht of way At7.antic Coast Line � 60 �L�.06.62
Railroad ri�ht of way Atlantic Coast Line � 60 4J6.62
� � �
��anitary
Sewer
�i- o -
1$0.21
NIAGNOLIA PARK SUBDIVISION
B1ockT-
Lot ly. Fred H. Preston $2 555.7z 246.29
650 Broadway
Dunedin, rlorida
Vv'est 35� oi Lot 13 Fred H. Preston 35 237•20 1�5.�.2
�ast 15� of I,ot 13 TamFa Gulf �oast R.R. 15 101.67 �.5.05
Lot 12 Larry D:immitt, Jr. 5� 33$•$5 150.1$
221 P�nce De Leon
Belleair, �l�rida
Lot 11 Zarry Dimmit�G, Jr. 59 33�•$5 1�0.1$
Lot 10 .Larry Dimmitt, Jr. �0 33$•�5 150.1$
Lot 9 Tampa Gulf �oast R.R. 5� 33�•�5 150,1$
Lot $ Tar�pa Uulf �oast R,R. 50 33�.$5 15Q•1$
Block
Lot 1 Cit}r of Clearwater 36.p 250.0% 11.0.$3
Lot 2 Qity of �le�rwatEr 5� 33$•�5 150,1$
Lot 3 City of Clearwater 5� 33$•$5 1-50.1$
Lot t� �harles B. Gates 50 33$.$5 150.1$
1217 Bermuda
C1earK�.�ter, rlorida
Lot 5 Charles B. Gates 5� 33$•�5 150.1$
Lot b Charles B. Gates 50 33$.$5 150.1$
Lot � Ta,-npa Gulf Goast R.R, 50 33$.$5 150.1$
Lo-t $ 'Pampa Gulf �oast R,R. �0,,� 33�$_�.�$5 1 0.1$
TOTAI�S 888.9 � Ob 2 0 �2 9. �
�=According to Co�unission veeting Minutes of July 5, 1955, the A,C.L.R.R, is �o pay
for the pavement on onl3rthe actual track crossing and two feet on either side:of
tne track, the balar.ce of Lhe frontage to be absorbed. by the City. A,C.L.R,R,
is to pay for total of 17.32 feet in the amount of �117.3$. The sewer assessment
is to be absorbed by r,he City in its erttirety for A.C.I,.R.R. only.
3. That if assess:aents herein made a.�e not Faid �Nithin thirtS* (30) da3rs
from zhe date hereof, tih2 City treasurer is hereb3� directed to issue and sell
Gertificates of Indebtedness undar Section 121� o�' L-he Git3r CYla1t0l'q whic� certificates
shall bear interest at the rate of �f per ar�num against the foregoing properL•i�s
for the assessments herein made immediately upon the expiration of the fare�oing
thirty-day Fsriod.
PASSED AIVD AD�PIED this 2nd day oi April, A. D. 1956a
�s/ Herbert M. Brown
MAYOR-COP�'lISSIJI�ER
Attest:
/s� R. �. W��teh��d
CI`PY AUDITOR ANll CLERiC
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� � CITY �OPZMYSSION M�ETING �
April 2, ].956
RESJLUTION
Z�v'HEREAS• it has been determined by the City �ommission oi the City of
Clearwater, �'lorida, Lhat the property described below should be cleaned of weeds,
�rass and/or underbrush, and that after ten (10) �.ays notice and failure of �he
owner t}:ereof bo do so, the City should clean such property �nd char�e the ccsts
Lhereof a�ainst the respective property.
NOV? '1'HEI�.EFORE BE 27' RESOLV��7 by th� City Commission of the Cit,y of Clearwater,
Florida, Lhat the �ollowin; described �roperty, situate in said City, shall be
cleaned of weeds, grass and/ar ur.derbrush witri.n ten (10) days after notice in
writing to the owners thereof to do so and that upon failure to comnly with said
notice, the City shall perform s*;ch cleanin; and char;e the costs thereof against
bhe respective pxoperties in accordance with Seciion 12$ of the �h�rter of the City
of Clearwater, as amended.
NAME bESCRIPTION COST
Alfred I�Iayo Lot 9 5,00
7Z4 - 25Lh. St. 5outh £s�.or]c 30
Arlington, �irginia NIanda?ay
Vdma H. Jamison ' Loi: 10 5.00
51i0 I�iannin� Dr. Block 30
Bethesda, Md, i�iandalay
James E. Bowen, Jr. Lot 11 5.00
1�119 N. 3t�.th. St. 31ock 30
Rriington, Va. ifandalay
t�,ettia L. '�latwood Lr�t $ 5.�0
Rt, 2 Fslock 59
SyTlves'Ger, Ga. ��iandalay
R. �, xoberts Lot 5 and 6 I0.00
c�o Fla. Powe-r Corp. Block :A, Unit 6
St. Petersburg, rla, Skycrest
Voctor C, idills Lot $ 5.00
Box 416 �lock A, Unit 6
Clearwater, rla. Skycrest
Micnael Yamen Lot 1 5.00
53 1�Tashir�;ton St. Block F'; Unit 6
Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Skycrest
Jessie Ii. Lumpkin 5637x5 ivBcB� 34 ?�-29-15 5.00
�917 6th. St. Sc. Beg at a pt on S line of Drew St.
St. Petersburg, �la. 1L�01 E of W bndry of NE� of NTt��
Run S 150 t E 100' II 150' ?�i 1001
to PQB.
PASSE� AP.D AA�PTED BY `rHE City eommission of the City af Clearwater, Florida,
this 2nd day of April, A, D, 195(,,
�s/ W. E. �tran;, Jr.
P_cting l�;ayo;. -�ormnissioner
A'P7'EST :
/s� R. �. ?nlhitehead
Gity i�uditor an�i �1erk
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