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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1913-08-26 Minutesf2B8 t i August 25,1913. The eity council Jet on August 25,1913, at 8 *tee esk A.M. as a Beard ef Hqualizatien,in accordance with the Charter of the City of Miami,and pursuant to legal notice having first been given, a copy of the notice being incorporated here in, for the purpose of inspeeting the assessment rolls ef the taxable property in the City of Miami,for the year 1913, as presented by Tax Assessor, T.C.Hinton,and for the further purpose of hearing any complaints that might be presented by any tax payer or taw payers as to the over or undervaluation of any particular Piece er pieces of property and after hearing to make such reductions or increases as the Board of Equalization mig might deem just and equitable. Members present: E.F.Holmes, R.O.Watson,F.G.Frfert, E.C.Romfh and J.A. McDonald. and T.C.Hinton, Tax Assesaor,present. T.E.Lilly appeared before the Board with reference to lot Block North,stating that this was now the property of "'he First Christian Churehand wished to know if same was assessed. Mr. Lilly was informed that the property was Exempt. Mrs. E.A.Bolt and '.(rs.Curry appeared b,fore the Board with reference to lot 4 and 5 of block 60 North. Both stated they were widows And asked for a reduction equal to exemptions. Each were informed that the complaints would be considered before the Board adjourned. Dr. d.L.11olmberg appeared before the Board with reference to assessments against Avenue D property between 7th and 8th streeta,stated that he thgought property on Avenue C was<valuable as property on Avenue D; also,that in hi:, opinion drat property on 12th street between Avenue B and Court Street was worth $1000 per front foot. Dr. was of the opinion that his property was a; sessed in proportion to other property of like value on Avenue—D. Ca t. W.FI.Mslntyre, appeared before the Board relative to his property on 14th street and also on west 12th street,and while he complained of the large in- crease in the assessed value of hks properties,yet after he was shown the a ssessed value of his various neighbors properties,admitted that it was in proportion,and pro perly equalized. The Board examined each lot and block, beginning with lot 1 of block 1N and so on through to Miami River,excepting land described by metes and bounds,all of which was Oound to be in proportion. The lands so described were to be taken up on the morrow (26th) and south of Miami River. The Board of Equalization adjourned bb 4 P.M. to meet August 26th,1913. Miami,Fla. August 26,1913. Council met as a Board of Equalization at 8 A.M. Members present; J.A.Conrad, E.F.Holnes, F.G.Erfert, 6.A.1,(cDonald, E.C.Romfh, Tax Assessor,"_'. C.Hinton. Board toov up equalization of properties described by metes and bounds,and _ found same well in line. Also, lots and blokks and properties described by metes and bounds, south of river,assessnents were closely examined and found in line with other assessments. Assessor stated he thought improvement assessed on lot 13 of block 18 North,% and Lot 16 of block 18 North should be reduced from *700 to $250. Memorandum was made of same for future action. Assessment of $200,000 on Hotel loyal Palm and grounds was believed by Board to be excessive. This property is a great advertisement for the City of 1(iami,and also it was shown that the assessment on the other large hotel (Halcyon Hall) had been raised from $30,000 to $55,000 while the assessment aga net the Royal Palm hotel had been raised from $75,000 to $200,000. Mr. John B.Reilly appeared before the board in this matter later in the day and asked that the board give a reduction every consideration. Also the riparian rights assessment. The natter of the riparian rights came under discussion of the Board and the members Belt that there was undoubtedly a large duturs in store for riparian right pro- perties and that prises quoted on such along the Bissayne Shore,was based on the posab ible obtaining of deep water in the near future. The actual - value today of riparian rights was believed by the Board to be muc', less than the value based upon future possibilities. A similar question as to value arose on property along Avenue C as compared with Avenue D. But it was shown that while a sale or two nn Avenue C had been made at figures nearly equa]prises for property on Avenue D,yet,it is a fast tilt that Avenue D is an established siness street. And the rentals on Avenue C,north of6 tenth street to 6th street,one paying a price largely in advance of the price at which property along this avenue sold a fewyears ago, is basing on the future possibility,ad theref fore the assessment of property along C at about 50 O to 65* of like property on D was in the opinion of the Board just and fair. It was the opinion of the Board that to recluse all riparian right assessments along the Biscayne Bay shore 50* would is be to make same in keeping with assessments in general. sir. R.G,.Sulzner appeared before the Board 98 Northland was entirely satisfied with the assessment. Board of Equalization adjourned at 4 P."4 relative to lot 5 of block . to meet August 27th,1913. Mi arti,Fla . Aug.27,1913. The Hoard of Equalization met at 8 A.M. members present; E.F.Holries, J.A.McDonl d.A.Conrad, F.(.Frfert, and E.C.Romfh, Tax Assessor T.C.Hinton present. Board reQRiC ng(his hom, lot 17 of block Capt. Wm.Lowe appeared b fore the 39mNorth. He stated same was satisfactory. E.V.Padgett appeared before the Board concerning his same was satisfactorily assessed. Vernon Price- Williams appeared before the Board re 59 North and 60 North. After making comparison Mr. Price-Wil was satisfactory. The following resolution was offered by J.A.Conrad. Whereas the City Council sitting as Board of Equalization August 25th, 26th, and 27th to go over the assessment rolls and to hear complaints from cony tax payer orb tax payers,and Whereas the Board of Equalization closely examined the assessments es shown upon the real and personal assessment rolls,and heard complaints, Now therefore, be it resolved That the assessment for the impro-'ement on lot 5 of block 60 North be re- duced from y$400 to $150. Also, improvements on lot 16 of block 18 North, be reduced fn from t700 to $250; also improve ant on lot 13 of block 18 north, be reduced iron It; 700 to $250. property and stated the Ling assessment Block lams stated his assessmet Be it further resolved. That the assessment on lamls,tractsjtc. bounded on the nortn oy l4th strect,east by Biscayne Bay, smith by Mia. i river,west by Fort Dallas park and lands of Julia D.Tuttle,estate,being tract oeeupied by Royal Palm Hotel and Bathing Casino add Boating Pavilion,as in Deed Book V page 138 be and the same is hereby redueed from $170,000 to $100,000 making the total,including improve- ments, from'200,000 to $130,000 and assessment on that riparian right strip of librtd in front of Park now used ,2tri i�treetpto,l4th streeing t,be andat is known as the same isrherebying extending from center line of reduced from e15,000 to $100,and That assessments on all riparian rights north of center line of 12th street be and the same are hereby reduced one half. Be it further resolved that no increased values be made on any of the values fixed by the assessor, either on real (including improvements thereon,if any) and perso al property in the city of Miami. Loved by E.C.Romfh and seconded by ;i.A.qcDonald that the above and foregoing resoluton be adopted. Motion carried.