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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1915-05-14 Minutese 'Clktef opt rng*nsears' frigfl. r -away Ohannel le 4 s*betit itii t the that the, city xi11, 14 pxOper.time, sevgrs Bch log necessary to enable . it to dig this ch nnel M*d `on the Pother Am duty of maintaining tIl is channel as well as the channel connecting tit t will rest on the city., The action thus far taken in the matter, sub3eot to the obangee the conditions enumerated, oompletes the fttlf3l]arnt of the !'tr.t eon+11t by the Secretary of liar as set forth in my letter ,of January 25,105 to, you;: remains for the city to prooeed to satisfy the other oonditic e. This will neoesl the subaiseion of evidence that the pity has secured good title to the upland and submerged land and riparian rights necessary to the. execution of the plan'and Was dedicated these lands and rights to the prupose; that it bas.seoured by condemnation o; purchase the required right of way fox the municipal railroad and has oo*pleted arrangements for physical connection and switching arrangements with the Tlorida fast ©oast Railway tracks; that a duly and legally authorized bond Issue has been made and that the bonds have been sold, thus providing funds for the nark; and that the city has been given legal authority to do the dredging required, particularly in the oha.rnel across the bay. Tvldence of these things, with satisfactory assurance, by bond or other wise, that the money raised will be applied to carrying out the adopted plan should in due time, be submitted. W. B. Ladue, Major, Corp, of Ingineers,i- A general discussion by a11 members of council, followed the reading of ,iajor Laduels letter. Councilmen McDonald tbouilht there might be some objection on the Fart of the railway company to the conneotion of the proposed oity railway with their tracks as it would probably cause there a great deal of expense in the way of construction work; however, he stated this to, -be merely his opinion. Councilman Romfh outlined the entire waterway project and thouEht there would be no trouble on the part of the city in complying with the rr.-,iuirements of the government and urged that everyone work in harmony that the city may have deep water without unnecessary delay. :,loved by M. G. Ralston, seconded by F. C. Romfh that the ooru,,unicl.tion of Major La.due be received, oopied in the miin:tes And placed on file. :nption carried. roved by 1. C. Rorifh, aeoonded by C. F. Filer that it is the sense of the council that the additional conditions of the War Department be complied with and the matter be referred to the Deep Water Committee of the City Council. gotiOn oarried. Moved by F. C. Romfh, seconded by C, hefty that covncil adjourn. ;Lotion oarried. Attest: City Clerk. t'rs 4144s- resident City Council