HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1912-09-09 MinutesSeptember 9th,1912.
Recess meeting called to order by the chairman. [embers prevent, F. G. Erfb
Erfert, C.hefty and F..F.Holmes. R.O.Watsan.
Minutes of August 2nd,1912 were read. Chair ordered as there were no
errors or omissions that the minutes would stand approved as read.
M1ami,Fla. Sept. 9,1912.
Hon. Board of City Council,
Miarii,Fla.
G-ntlemen:
I beg to report that I have today in company with street committeeman
klonrad thoroughly gone over arri inspected work done by Contractor Friedlund under
sontraet for grading and paving 13th Street from Ave G to North River street,and
find same completed in accordance with profile and specifications of said work.
We therefore re comner i the acceptance and payment in full as per con -
:bract price.
Very tr'lly yours,
(Signed )E.S.Frederick
City Engr.
Stree Committeeman,
d.A.Conrad.
Moved by C.Hefty and seconded by E.F.FTolmee that report be received and
contraetor paid. Motion carried.
Moved by C.Ilefty and seconded by E.F.Holmes that the clerk be instruct
ed to deposit tr,e amount held in escrow for the completion of this contrast,to the
credit of its respective funds, and the auditor be noti"ied. Motion carried.
Moved by C.Hefty and seconded by R.O.Watson, that the clerk be instruct
ed to advetise the comletion of this work and that council will hear any complaint
at its regular meeting to be held October 3rd,1912. Motion carried.
After going over the matter ofdredging the Miami River,being assisted
in the discussion by Judge Atkinson,representing the Crosland S. .Co. and d.L.
Billingsley, City attorney, as to the legal proceedinge,and after council having
read two forms of contraet,one presented by Judge Atkinson for the Crosland S.S.Co.
and one presented by J.L.Billingsley between the city and the Furst Clark Con.Co.
the following motion was made:
Moved by E.F.folmes and seconded by R.O.Watson that the proposed lease
between the City of Miami and the Furst Clark Con. Co. wherein the Company leases
to the city, the dredge Angola, and other equipent therein mentioned, be and the same
is hereby approved,and the Mayor and Clerk requested to sign same on behalf of the
City, the clerk to hold said lease until a contract has been entered into between the
City and the .i.G.Crosland Co . a eopartenership,whereby the said Company shall agree
to pay the sums mentioned in said lease to the Furst Clark Conpftruction Co.the City
to reimburse the said Croalsmd Co for all sums expended by it ,under the terms and
conditions of said lease and contract.Motion carried.
Moved by C.Hefty and sesnnded by E. F.lolmes that counc 1 adjourn. Motion
carried.
Attest:
City clerk.
President City,r¢ouncil.