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Members present: C. hefty, F. G. Wert, t, R, Wharton,.
C. F. Filer.
ISLANDS AT THE MOUTH OF THE MIAMI RIVER
The clerk read the following oommunioation:
The Mayor, Miami, Florida
Dear Sir: -
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"daokeonville, Fla. August 19. 1916.
Referring to previous oorreepondenoe on this sub sot, I beg to advise you
that i have forwarded the oity's application for permission to remove these islands, to
Washington with reoommendation that it be denied.
My reason for this reoom endation is that the city does not show title to: the islantb
nor right to enter upon or interfere with them; also that the city has not agreed to
maintain the entranoe channel in good condition if it should be found that the removal of
the islands is followed by.ehoaling in that ohannel as I fear will be the oase.
Very respectfully,
W. B Ladue,
Major, Corps of Engineers.*
Mr, Romfh: I think we should ask Major'l,adue to withold judgment until the Trustees
act, and then we can have Dr. Porter, State Health Officer, take the matter up from
a sanitary standpoint. I offer that as a motion. Seoonded by C. F. Filer. Carried
unanimously.
The clerk was instructed to eo mtnform Major Ladue and to request Dr..Pprter to furnish
major Ladue with a oopy of the Simonds report.
PARKS ANDPLAYGROUNDS
The Clerk read the following letter:
Miami, Florida, August 19, 1916.
Mr. Henry G. Ralston,
Miami, Florida.
My dear Mr. Ralston:
I have gone into the expense of placing an Everwear playground
apparatus in the North -end park and find that about #500. will be required to give the
children who need this attention a splendid park. The committee decided on the
following articles - wading pool, sand box, swing for girls, flying rings for boys,
basket -ball fixtures, three board se -saw, two ohute-the-ohutes, base -ball grounds
and a horizontal. bar. We also count on placing heavy timbers over the pool and the seat
for vines to grow on so the children and mothers may have shade. I certainly would like
to see this park a beauty spot for I feel sure it is needed in that locality. The club
women will be glaa to go out and show the children how to use the things.
With best wishes, I am,
Sinoerely,
Mrs. T. V. Moore.a
Mr. Ralston: The council should be thankful to the ladies for the trouble they have take
and should also put some of things mentioned in all the parks., At present the children
have no place to play except the streets and we should give them playgrounds and put
something on the grounds.
Moved by N. G. Ralston, seconded by C. F. Filer, that the Commissioner of parks and dock
be authorized to purohaee for the North -end park as muoh ere-4 of the equipment as he
thinks necessary and to investigate the feasibility of putting some otf .it in the other
parks. Motion carried.
Mr. Romfh stated that in hie opinion the apparatus for playgrounds,should be secured.
Other members of oounoil expressed their approval of the movs and thought all of the
parks should be supplied with some equipment.
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CONVEN'i'IONS REQUEST OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TOR DONATION TO PAY EXPENSE Of DELEGATION
TO DEEP WATER MAYS CONVENTION PHILADELIMIA Sept. 12-15th,1916.
This matter was held over from the meeting of the 17th inst.
Mr. Erfert stated that he thought the matter of making a $260. donation and guaranteeing
the ;2500 ehouia be turned over to the Publicity committee as the members of hat
oommitt.r should best know what action should be taken.
Mr. Romfh stated that he expressed his views at last meeting; that the oity has been
efts. oonventions and might get this one.
Moved by F. G. Erfert, seconded by H. G. Ralston that the ratter be referred to the
publicity committee with power to act. Motion oarried,
CITY PROPERTY REQUEST OF T. B. MCGAHEY TO RENT SPACE ALONG THE RIVER FRONT QPPOUITE
CITY PARK ON NORTH RIVER DRIVE
Augustal , 1916.
Mr. H. G.
Dear Sir;
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Morgan and
Ralston,
I woula like to rent 100 feet of the city Book on North Rtver.pr
sand, which is to be used in street paving.
HWill be willing to pay $1.00 per day.nntil the PaTivg 41-co
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Adjourned meeting August 21, 1916.
mr. Ralston:?Ne wants torent 100 feet riparian rights near 9th Street at $1, per day it
willmnount to about $180.
Mr. Hefty stated that the park and property of the oity in that seation has beenput in Ohb
at large expense and did not think the request should be granted.
mr. Elyoe.suggeeted that the oity has river frontproperty adjacent to Avenue G and east of
river and thought it b. might suit the oontraotcm.
Moved by N. G. Ralston, seconded by F. G. Errert that the matter be referred to the street
committeeman with power to act, but deny the application for the use of the land in front
of the 9th Street park. Motioncarried.
Mrmouahey stated he has a plaoe at 15th St and wanted the 9th St looation as it made a muc
shorter haul,
Mr. Hefty stated that he property is in good shape and that teaming would injury it very
Mr. Mogahey stated that he Traotion Co. have several piles of cross ties along the same
pace they want to rent and there is no grass growing on the spot.
Mr. itomfh stated that he did not think the city should rent park property and that the
parks should be kept in good shape and that if this property is not in good shape it
should be oleaned up,and thecrose ties removed.
SPECIAL COLLECTOR BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION, STREET AND PERSONAL TAXES
"Miami, F_orida, Aug. 21, 1916.
Hon. City Council,
Miami, r'lorida.
gentlemen:
The street tax collections for July amounted to $148 and the expense was
$75. Between August let and 17th $48. was oollected. We can secure the services of a reli
man to collect on a basis of 5% and it is recommended that he be employed to oolleot
personal, business and street taxes and that the posetion of street tax oolleotor be
abolished.
Respectfully,
U.t:.Reeder,
city Auditor."
mr. Reny thought it would be better to hire a man to collect these taxes and -pay him a
salary.
mr. Romrh stated that belo is a very small matter and thought the man oould hardly make
a living wage but would lik.to try it out ror one month, and abolish the orrice of street
tax oolleotor. I offer that as a motion. Seconded by 0. r. e'iler. Carried unanimously.
mUN.UIPAL RAILWAY RIGwr Cr WAY TRACK MATERIAL COST QUANi•riTES ETC
mr. Ralston submitted estimates rrom engineer isfam Randolph as rollows, on new material:
r'or the main lines fromF E 0 traoks to Boulevard
70# steel lb1 tons @ $33.o0 $4,80?.oO
440 pairs angle bars 0 70# 308.00
9 kegs track boils CO ;6.80 bb.b0
P1760 nut looks 0 50 88.00
45 kegs spikes, 8 $5.20 234.00`
Traoks on dook
25 tone 60# steel 8 $35.50 per ton, 812.50
94 pairs angle bare 0 600 56.40
2 kegs track bolts 8 6.50 13.00
376 nut looks 0 50 18.80
5 No. 8 frogs, 32.30 162.50
5 sets switch points 0 39,20 196.00
5 sets switch ties for No. 8 frog ® 60.00 300.00
5 standard ground throw switohes 8 9.50 47.50
3882 ties 8 400 1552.80
street railway crossing, 500.00
9254.50
Freight on above 1914.86
,labor, laying and surfaoing traok ® 150 per ft 990.00
labor, installing switohes 150.00
probable cost F E 0 Connection, 250.00
Estimated coat grading right of way 332.32
Engineering and oontingenoiee, 10% 1300,00
14191.68
After some dieoussion the following motion was duly made and oarried:
Moved by F. G. Errert, seoonded by N. G. Raleton,•that the Engineer prepare necessary
blue prints for the orossing over the Street oar tracks on Avenue 0 and the crossing
be ordered by the auditor immediately and that the auditor proceed to get bids on the
balanoe of the material. Motion u arried. Engineer 8 A• Randolph was preepnt and stated
he would prepare the prints for the orossing.
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PARKS PARS SITE FOR COLORED TOWN
Mr. Ralston: We should provide for a park in Colored Towniere 4re £i rfor ' !
thousand people out there without park faoilitiee.. U. ..,r. ROfh and kayeelt hate 160e4.
over several sites and I now ask that two sites be fiirnie e& Mr. -Waddell' ovine One
blook for whioh he asks *7200. but Mr. Romfh says Mr. 'Waddell 10,1 ',sooept a pried 'f1*ed
by arbitration. Of course we know our budget does not provide for the purohaee pt
park sites bat I suggest we go at it ae we have heretofore,• make a small oash payment
and issue notes for the balanoe, and later on you will probably want to hate a small'
bond ieeue for parks and to complete the municipal railway,- probaly *30,000 to-$30,00Q
I don't know that any action oan be taken to night but I certainly ask that the new
oommitteeman on parka and dooks be instructed to push this matter, obtain prices
and purchase as muoh park property as oounoil sees fit,
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Mr. Romfh: I think we oan get together with Col. Waddell, the Park Commissioner
and half a dozen good men and fiX a satiefaotory pride.
On motion duly made and carried the park oommissioner was instruoted to push the matter
of park sites for Colored Town as muoh as possible and toneoure prioee onrsthe property.
asr. Ralston also mentioned a paroel of land to the vioinity of the Colored sohool
whioh would make a desirable park site and which the colored people wanted very much,
the land being owned by Mr. Parry. (See file 14V)
HARBOR LINES
This matter n as again disouesed and the city engineer suggested a line no morethan 250
feet east of the east line of the Boulevard, and on motion duly made and carried the
matter was referred baok to the street committeeman and engineer for further investiga-
tion, ana the blue prints were turned over to the engineer.
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR INDIVIDUAL DRINKING CUPS AT PUBLIC PLACES ETC
Counoilman Ralston introduced the following ordinanoe:
ORDINANCE NO.316
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF INDIVIDUAL DRINKING OUPS
AND RECEPTACLES AT FOUNTAINS ANDPUBLIO DRINKING STANDS EXCEPT
WHERE SUCH CUPS OR RECEPTAOLES BE WASHED IN BOILING WATER OR
ANTISEPTIQ SOLUTION AND PROVIDING FOR THE WASHING OF GLASSES.
DISHES KNIVES AND FORKS BY PERSONS CONDUCTING HOTELS OR
RESTAURANTS BEFORE SUCH DISHES BE USED A SECOND TIME AND PRO*
VIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
Moved by F. H. Wharton, seoonded by C. F. Filer that ordinanoe No. 216 be given
first reading and read in full. Motion carried. The ordinanoe was read in full
Moved by F. G. Erfert, seconded by F. H. Wharton that Ordinanoe No. 216 be given
eeoond reading and read by title only. Motion oarried. The ordinanoe was read by
title only.
ORDINANCE REGULATING THE WEIGHT Or' VEHICLES USED ON THE STREETS OF THE CITY
CounoilmanWharton introduced the following odinanoe:
ORDINANCE NO. 217
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE WEIGHT OF VEHICLES USED ON STREETS
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, ANDIMPOSING PENALTY.
Moved by F. G. Erfert,
first reading and read
Moved by F. H. Wharton,
second reading and read
only.
SMOKE ORDINANOE
seoonded
in full.
seoonded
by title
by F. H. Wharton, that ordinanoe No. 217 be given
Motion carried. The ordinance was read in full.
by H. G. Ralston, that Ordinanoe Mo. 217nbe given
only. Motion oarried. The ordinanoe was read by title
Counoilman Wharton introduoed the following ordinanoe, stating that he did not think
however, itu terms should oover private residenoes and also stated that he did not
think it could be enforced without the services of an expert and did not think:there
is such a man in the oity's employ.
Mr. Erfert stated that smoke abatement is not a new proposition and other oitien.have
similar ordinanoes and the plants have smoke ooneumers. Mr.,Klyoe, city engineers stat0
the ordinanoe is similar to one in force at Des Moines, Iowa.
Moved by H. G. Ralston, seconded by F. G. Extort that Ordinance 213 be given final xeadsg
and read in full. Motion oarried. The ordinanoe was read in fun.
ORDINANCE NO. 213
AN = NANCE DECLARING THE EMISSION OF DENSE SMOKE WITHIN THE
CITY G MIAMI A PUBLIC NUISANCE ANDPROHIBITING THE SAME;
PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SMOKE INSPECTOR, FIXING
HIS COMPENSATION AND THE FEES OF HIS OFFIOE.
Moved by F. G. Erfert, seoonded by H, G. Ralston that ordinanoe No..E13 be 0ep04
9n..roll.oall..a11:.Toted yee exoeptcoDuuoilmanraomthwthoT44donetnvolbOI$284144
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COMFORT STATIONS
Mr. Erfert: I
plans for the
The matter of
house says he
ladies.
appeared before theoounty oommissioners on Saturday and they approved our
comfort station. The station will oost $3,000 and the pity is. to pay one half.
the maintenanoeof the station is not yet settled,- the janitor at the dOt
will take care of it and of oour se the upper story will be turned hirer to the
Moved by E. O. Romfh, s eoonded by H. G. Ralston, that advertisement for be bids for the
ereotion of the oomfort station in the court house be published on completion of the .
blue prints by the architect. Motion oarried.
RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMAN H. G. RALSTON
Mr. Ohairman, I arise to a point of pereonal,privilege. I have oome to a point Where • it is
imperative that I devote ell of my time to my own interests and before giving uou my
resignation I wish to make a few remarks. We have gone a long ways in the last two year..
At this point Mr. Ralston recounted the progress of the oity, the many publio iimprovements
completed and underway and suggested that the council be very careful in the handling
of deep water matters and especially to safeguard the interests of the oity in the Cause -way
agreement with Dade County. He further stated that as the oity continues to grow it is•too
much to expeot any set of councilmen to give the time that the city work demands and
felt that the real solution of the matter is a commission -manager form of government.
Mir. Ralston then read his resignation as follows:
"Miami, Florida, August 21, 1916
Hon. Caspar Hefty,
President Miami, City oounoil.
my dear sir:
I hand you herewith my resignation as a member of the Miami City Council,
the same to take effect as of to -day.
Very truly yours,
R. G. R@aton.#
Mr. Erfert stated that he agreed with Mr. Ralston and expressed his deep regret that
mr. Ralston finds it neoeseary to resign. Also stated that he hoped that every
oounoilman would seriously oonsider Mr. Ralston's reoommendations and moved that the
paper read by Mr. Ralston be received and oopied in the Minutes. Mr.Raleton stated he
preferred this be not done. and did not hand the paper to the clerk.
Mr. Romfh stated that in his opinion the time is fast coming when the city should have the
commission manager form of government, men who are paid to devote their entire time to
city affairs; that members of council are palled on every day to answer questions about
pity business of whioh they oan have only casual knowledge; that the city is growing so
fast it is nct possible for a man to put in one half his time and keep up with its affairs.
and hoped that it would soon be possible to submit something to the people for them to
deoide whether the present government is to'oontinue; that the oity has an annual expenditure
of more thanr$300,000. for maintenanoe and operation with permanent improvements as muoa
more and this growing all the time, certainly the city should have men devoting their
entire time to an expenditure of $600,000 or $700,000. per year. Mentioned the fact
that the matter of purchasing the publio utilities had been referred to him which is a
matter on whioh several months could be spent with a competent engineer to get an
idea of what they are worth; that the people who own the utilities of oourse want all th
oan get and it is only by time and study that such questions oan be determined fairly.
We sincerely regret to see Mr. Ralston go from the oounoil; he has been an impsrtant fao
in pity affairs, and the handlkng of its affairs the last three or four years has meant
great deal to the oity.
Mr. Wharton: It is impossible for me to express my regret at the resisnation of our co-worker
and I am sure that the oity at large regrets his aotion very muoh, in asmuoh as he has
been an ardent fighter for the deep water. I am sure that in a few years we can look
back and feel proud of hie efforts and the oity owes him a great deal for his persistent
fight for deep water. Askae been suggested, this brings us to the inconsistency of our
present methods of doing business. I doubt but what a single member would be glad if his
term had pexpired. Not that it is not a pleasure'in some respects to give our best
efforts toward upbuilding the city, at the same time a man struggling for a living
absolutely can not afford to do the city 3ustioe. I prediot Miami will take on another form
of government. You omit get business men of Miami to give up their affairs and donate their
time to the oity without oompensation. I regret very much that Mr. Ralston feels he must give
up the work to look after his personal affairs and with deep regret I move that the resignation
be accepted, inasmuch as I know that under no circumstances would it be withdrawn.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Filer, and duly oarried.
Mr. Heftyt' I think that Mr. Ralston in resLgning to night knows full well that he owes the city
nothing but that tithe city owes him a great deal. There is not a. man here to night I would
not be willing to trust with every oent I have in the world. and it should be some satisfaction
to know that all of us have the same feeling. I think it would be in order to offer a
resolution of regret and also thanking Mr. Ralston for the services he has given the oity
and for his co-operation with oounoil, and let it appear on the minutes.
j Mr. Erfert: I move that every member of council and the mayor sign that resolution.
Se.D nded by Mr. Romfh, duly carried.
mr. Ralston.: Gentlemen, I thank you for your kind remarks.
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ELECTION OF MR. E. L. BRADY TO SUCCEED MR. RALSTON
mr. Wharton: I think we might as well take up the matter of the election of Mr. Ralston's
suooe.esor. •I believe the next beet thing that could have been done under the oiroumstanoes,
we have induoed a gentleman to become a member of this oounoil, after come geradapiOA,
who I believe will serve the oity well and faithfully, and I would1.ike to,presenit the name of
Mr. E. L. Brady as the suooessor to Mr. Ralston.
mr. Hefty: Aity other nominations? (No others were offered)
Moyeday E. C. Romfh, seconded by O. F. F1.i r that the nomination be confirmed. Qn.r0ll.
oa voted yeses.
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Ad f cued meet tg a ii oil � • 19 F }u„
Mr. Jrfgrt. It seems to me this oeuribil '0i a io Ze.ve "
was here When I came to Miami; he has made a mxo0esa � iii�.own
oounoil has dons well to get hie oonsent to take th roepoie b1
heqrtily in aoobrd with him
Moved by F. 1N. Whartafl,-seoonded by F. G. Wert that Mr iirady .be e1eetod. by -e. bl mMti
On roll oall all voted yes.
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ON motion duly made and carried oounoil adjourned until Friday August 264 1916.
ADJOURNED MEETING OF 00UNOIL FRIDAY AUGUST 15, 1916.0ALLED TO ODER BY OfAIRMAN O. 1iEFT!
7 30 P.M.
t Ambers present: F. G. Erfert, F. H. Wharton, E. L. Brady, O. F. Filer, E. O. Romfh,
0. Hefty:
Mayor P. A. Henderson administered the oath of offioe to oounoilman Mleot E. t. Brady,
who thereupon took his seat.
SALE OF $253,000. IMPROVEMENT BONDS
SERIES G, H and I.
Moved by E. C. Romfh, seconded by F. G. Erfert, that the bids advertised to be reoeived
to night on the #253,000 Inprovement bonds be .opened and read by be clerk: Motion
oarried:
The clerk opened and read the bids as follows:
Provident Savings Bank and Trust Co. Cin.
Mercantile Trust Co. St Louis, -
Terry, Briggs & Co. Toledo, Ohio
Southern Bank & Trust 0o., Miami,
Bolger, Mossier & Williaman, Toledo,
Baker, Watts & Co., Baltimore,
Field, Richards & Co., 01n. Ohio.
8taoy & Braun, Toledo,
U.S.T. & 8ay. Bank, Jaokaonville,
Bank of Bay Biscayne, Miami,
Mr. Romfh: The bonds were advertised
04254,012.00 and accrued iderest to delivery
254,720.00
253,456.
254,037.00
253,255.
255,417.90
251,900.
255,117.26 —
253,030.
252,045.75
and I think they should go
to the highest bidder.
Mr. Romfh introduced the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 1084-A
1INEREAS, by resolution heretofore passed and adopted the city oounoil of the oity of
Miami, Florida, authorised the issuance of $31,000. Improvement Bonds, dated Jan:l ry
1, 1916 and designated Series G; and
WHEREAS; by:resolution,heretofore passed and adopted said city council authorised
the issuanoe of $14,000. Improvement bonds, dated July 1, 1916 and designated Series 1;
and -
WHEREAS, by resolution heretofore passed and adopted, said city oounoil authorised
'the issuanoe of $208,000. Improvement Bonds, dated July 1, 1916 and designed Series l;
and
WHEREAS, said bonds aforesaid are issued under the provisions of the City Charter
of said 01ty of Miami, and in particular Section 26 thereof; and
WHEREAS, After due advertisement, bids for the purohase of said bonds have been
reoeived; and
WHEREAS, Messrs. Baker, Watts & Co., of Baltimore, Maryland, have bid.and offered
to pay in addition to aoorued interest to the date of delivery, for all of the
bonds aforesaid aggregating the sum of $253,000., the sum of $255,417.90 and aocrued
interest to date of delivery, as shown by their written proposal this day made to
said city oounoil:
NOVP,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Counoil of the City of Miami, Florida, that
the said bid of Baker Watts and Co., for City of Miami, Florida, five per Dent
improvement Bondemaggregating $253,000. consisting of $31,000. Series G dated
January 1, 1916, $14,000. Series H dated July 1, 1916 and $208,000. Series I dated
July 1, 1916 be, and the same is, hereby accepted and the said bonds aforesaid are
hereby awarded to Meeers. Baker, Watts & Company of Baltimore, Maryland, at and for the'
sum of #255,417.90 and accrued interest to date of -delivery.
This resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and
approval by the mayor.
Passed and adopted this 25th day of August, 1916.
Oaspar Hefty,
Attest: - President City Council
W. B. Moore,
City Clerk.
Approved by me this 25th day of A gust, 1916.
moved by F. G. Erfert, ceoonded by F. R. Wharton,. that resolution No. 1084.&
be adopted. On roll oall all voted yes.
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Stint SO AS TO SOLDSEAV1OES AGILE THEIR HIN ORUROM WILDANG 'iH 41E1E64140 D, .:
CORNER OF AVENUE 0 AND SEVENTH STREET
Dr. Holmes and Dr. White, pastor of the Baptist Church, appeared before oounoix '
and requested that the Church be given permieaio n to erect a tent at Avenue D and Ei
Street for holding servioes until they oould get into their new building which is to
be erected at gilegk Seventh and Avenue 0. The gentlemen stated that they Would requir
the use of the tent for about four months, possibly a little longer, from November le
1916
Moved by E. 0 Romfh, a eoonded by F. G. Erfert, that the First Baptist church be g±v
permission toereot a tent at Avenue D and Eighth Street for holding ohuroh servioes
for a period of four Months beginning November 1, 1916. Motion carried.
REQUEST OF R. ASHBY TO PUT CONCRETE POSTS ALONGSIDE THE OUTER EDGE Or THE SIDEWALK
ON AVENUE D AT THECORNER OF TWELFTH STREET TO SUPPORT A SECOND STORY POROH..
"Colorado, Springs,, Colo. 8/17/1916
Mr. E. A. Waddell,
Dear Sir: -
I want to thnk you for the interest taken in writing me. I had written
Mr. Erfeat about it and other matters. Can not leave to go home as it would upset all
my arrange,ents. 1 can not see why they should force a thing through to the letter
when everyone oan see how congested the other corners are, Budge's for instance. Any
busy time people oan not paes eaoh other comfortably; at times the same at the hotl
corner when people Dome up D to turn onto 18th., The mayor said he would vote for it
at once when I spoke to him about it. The chance to widen a sidewalk don't oome often,
Some in this town 30 feet wiae for blocks. They oould give me the privilege ( on't
call it a permit) till Deoember let so I could oome in before ordinance passed. Help
me if you oan. Sincerely
R. Ashby."
Mr. Romfh: As I understand the pepoposition of Mr. Ashy he will out his building back
four feet and make the sidewalk along Avenue D from 12th to 13th Street uniform in wiith
We have no authority to authorize setting concrete posts on the sidewalk, still in this
hot climate if he puts up something that looks well and will widen the sidewalk four
feet, and wants to put in oonorete posts and a shed over the sidewalk, I don't think re
should deny him the privilege.
Mr. Wharton: I don't think we, should deny him when everyone else is doing the same thing.
We turned his request down before, thinking the posts would be an obstruotion, and I
believe yet it would be.
Mr. Romfh: Not if he puts up the right kind of poets and outs thebuilding baok.
mr. Brady: He spoke to me about it; he will give the oityrfour feet of sidewalk. From
my corner south the sidewalk is 12ft wide but in front oy my store it is only 8ft?He
will make the sidewalk 12 ft wide right to12th Street and it is impossible to do that
withput putting oonorete poets on the edge of the sidewalk so as to hold up the second
story of the building. He thinks he is entitled to consideration for the four feet
of walk he will give the city.
Mayor Henderapn: Does he intend to put rooms over the sidewalk?
Mr. Brady: No, sir. He said he was not going to do that. He simply wants it so as to
have an upstairs porch similar to that in front of the Waddell building at llth and D.
think is proposition is very generous He is certainly giving something to the oity.
Mr. ttomfh: How many sypports will be needed.
Mr, Errert. He will need four
Moved by E. C. ttomfh, seconded by F. H. Wharton, thatbthe matter be referred to ...e
building committeeman with power to act and to supervise the plans as we do not want
poets like those in front of the Wee Tappie Tavern. Motion carried.
SUIT OF S. H. KRESS AND 00 VS THE CITY OF MIAMI
The mayor stated that he had been Served with a summons in this suit, which is set for
September 4, 1916.
0n Motion duly made and oarried the summons was referred to the city attorney.
TAXES DOUBLE PAYMENT OF PERSONAL TAX BY A. E. LOWE & BRO FOR THE YEAR 1912
A E Lowe and Bro. presented two receipts for their 1912 personal taxes for $9.60 each,
one paid to the city clerk and the other to the special oolleotor. The duplioate
payment having been verified by the clerk, on motion duly made and oarried the auditor
was instructed to draw a voucher in favor of A E Lowe & Bro. for $9.60.
TAXES DDUBLEPAYMENT BY LAWRENCE ESTATE LAND COMPANY ON LOTS 1 to 10 BLOCK 50
LAWRENCE ESTATE THESE LOTS ALSO ASSESSED AS ACERAGE AND SOLD BY THE OITY FOR
TAXES.
This matter was presentee to council by the olerk who stated that because these lots
were assessed as aoerage also, he had sold them for 1914 taxes after the city tax assess
had verified the double assessment.
0n .notion duly made and oarried the auditor was instructed to take up and redwa the
tax certificate at the expense of the oity of Miami. and to refund to Eawrenoe Estate LE
the duplicate payment.
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