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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY SEPTEMBER `7tt i
CHAIRMAN HEFTY 7 30 P.M.
Members present: F. G. Erfert, F. H. Wharton, E. L. Brady, 0, . Filer, L T, Hight°`
man, C. Hefty.
BUILDING INSPECTOR APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION
The clerk read a oommunioation from a party by name Snyder (initials not given)
making application for the position of pity building inepeotor and on motion duly.made
and oarried the communication was reoot ed and referred to the mayor.
PARK COLORED TOWN
The olerk read a communication from the Colored Board df Trade as to suitable parks
for colored town, and on motion duly made and oarred the oommjnioation was referrred
to Gemrnitteeman on Parks.
FIRE'DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR.
Dr. Atkinson, as acting President of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed Coutoil
as&ing.that the Fire Department be maintained to the standard for a first olass
rating for the mercantile seotion is the one to suffer most be going baok to the
second class rating.
Mr. Helm addressed Council asking that the Fire Department be maintained to the
first class rating standard, and if this oannot be done otherwise inorese the
budget for this had better be done than to inorease the insurance rates on the
mercantile section twenty-five thousand dollars.
Mr. Talley addressed council showing that the rates have been reduoed over the
entire town and especially, in the mercantile section. The rates in the residential
section under the second class rating were seventy-five oents and now under the first
class rating only fifty oents. He also states that the City has not lived up to the
standard agreed to when it was put on a first class rating. He quotes the following
as a wire frow Mr. Parker of the Southe.-Eastern Underwriters Assooiaten , f The
reduction in the fire deparment of four men would put Miami on and Class rating*.
One things needs to be done, says Mr. Talley, is the amending of the Building Code.
The electrical code comes up teethe standard of the Association. In addition to
the keeping of the required number of men the Waddell Station should be opened.
By keeping the Waddell Station closed violates the City's agreement for the
closi:ig of this station some time ago was only temporary. If Miami should be put
bank on the second class rating it wou d required a great deal more to get it back to
the first olass than it did before, even more than it would t continue to maintain
the stations at the present cost. Also, by the present first olass bating the merchants
get better protection by the using of the oo-insuranoe olause embodied in the fire
insurance policies. now used.
Mr. Wharton:asks the question, How do we save money by using the oo-insuranoe clause?
Mr. Talley:, replies, That by using the oo-insuranoe clause you oan oarry full proteotion
under the new rating whi..e under the old you could only oarry one half the protection
for the amount of money now paid.
Mr. Highleyman addressee the council. We oannot afford to lallow our fire department
to be reduoed even if there are only two or three other cities that spend more for fire
protection than we do. If we have bou.ht to muoh equipment someone has made a great
mistake and now sinoe we have this equipment we oannot afford to be without some one to
run it. Another eason why we should maintain our fire department to the required
strength, is that if we were to have a big fire loss the public would put the blame on
us Councilmen for we woz.Ld be the ones to out the department . The amount of money
necessary to oarry this department on at its present standing wou._d be very little
in increase of what it was last year. I oannot see why it is that we stand bao k on a
few thousand dollars for something that is really a neoessity when maybe with fifteen
minutes talk some one will get a donation out of the City Council for fifteen or
twenty thousand dollars when it wou.Ld be muohbetter spend for the upkeep of our
departments that really need it.
Mr. Chase when asked when he intends to open station on Waddell Street, spys he will
open tQmcrrow if he has. the sufficient number of men
Mr. Erfett, When people oome to a new town the first thingsthey look for is what
protection they will get.
Mr. Hi-hleyman makes a motion that the Waddell Station be open in the morning, whioh
was su.Ly carried and on roll call all voted "Yes", and the matter referred to the
Fire Commissioner.
POLICE DEPAWIMENT.
Mr. Fiier, Did I understand that'if we could keep within the Budget that the four
men wou d be taken baok on the police department? Mayor Henderson repliee, that
to stay within the budget it is neoessary to leave off four men. Mr. Hefty
replies that to put on four men the salaries will have to be reduced.
Mr. Filer makes motion ," that the four men be re -instated", which was duly passed
with the understanding that they stay within the budget, and on roll pall on voted
yes.
!'axes , 1916. EXCESSIVE VALUATION,
Mr. Reilly address oounoil in behalf of the F. E. C. Hotel Company as to exoese
valuation on the Royal Palm Hotel, Golf Likke and water front on the Bay from l2th
to 14th Str_ets . Mr. Erfert replies, that the books have been closed at the last
meeting. Mr. Hefty suggests that a refund be made at time of payment On account of it
being hotel property, ana water front for the benefit of the public, which waeagreed on
by the Council.
PETTY CASH BILLS OF CITY r'LERK.
Mr. Wharton makes motion that these petty oash bills be paid and on motion duly
made and serried these bi11e were ordered paid.
CANVASS ELECTION RETURNS OF TELEPHONE FRANCHISE.
Moved by F. G.,, Erfert , seconded by F. H. Wharrton that the oouncl], hang O the.,.returr►e,
rant 1xa-4 , ri iwPrei 4,0 opt434_ as ver. o. :`;T9.01004419 can a. x:e r,'ne +�ar►c rt, .;
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The inspectors A. 0. Rioharde, W. E. Glenn and Jae. A. Dodge,.and the•O.erk-
°°J. D. Godman, under oath, oertified that the oorreot returns of said eleotiOn'Weyre
4s follows: total votes oast 113 •
for the franchise 109
against franchise 3
speled 1
W. H. Ohailie, originally appointed an inspector, was unable toterve at the franchise
election held on August 29, 1916 and W. E. Glenn was eeleoted in his place; F. W. Hahn
was unable toeerve and Jas. A. Dodge was duly selected and qualified in plaoe of
F. W. Hahn.
CITY CLERKS PETTY CASH BILLS
The city clerks petty cash bills, amounting to $283. were presented and on motion duly
made and carried the auditor was instructed to draw vouohers to reimburse the clerk's
petty cash fund.
ESTIMATES FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST
The city engineer presented the monthly estimates, duly approved byuthe street committeeman
as follows:
Estate of R. B. Fickle, construction of highway improvements
Brickell Ave. H-5, amount due $2312.59
Avenue J, H-7, " 942.81
J. R. Little, Storm Sewers 1 and 2 and house connections 4aving Dist. 46 to 51 inc.
Amount due, 8661.29.
Freealund Construction and Supply Co,,,pny
Osceola Road H-23 Amount Due 740.52
Avnue P. H-24 " " 109.67
Boardway H-25 " " 737.10
Kathryn Avenue H-26 " " 57.44
Bay Shore Drive H-27 e e 95.07
25th Street H-16 " " 540.00 •
Avenue H. H-20 " " 368.25
Harward Avenue H-1 " e 280.24
Be-v. Road H-4 " " 253.44
Averue J. H-7 " " 112.55
12th Street H-11 " " 121.49
9th Street Special " " 92.29
John J. Quinn Company Sewer Construction.
Resolutions 454-B Amount Due
1259.79
L. R. Blackmon Sidewalk Districts 8,9,10, and 11. Amount Due $ 1422.71
Biscayne Construction Company
Brickell Avenue H-40 Amount Due 1800.00
M. F. Corner Bridge Construction.
12th Street B:idge Amount Due 6967.93
Harrington, Howard & Ashe supervision of Bridge Construction.
2% Amount Due M. F. com r 139.36
ORDINANCE AMENDING LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE.
Councilmen F. H. Wharton introduced the following ordinanoe:
ORDINANCE NO. 221.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION THREE OF ORDINANCE
NO. 194 HERETOFORE ADOPTEL BY THE CI1Y COUNCIL.
moved by L. 'i. High.ieyn:an, seconded by F. G. Erfert that Ordinance No. 221
oe rea.. in ful . Motion carried. The Ordinance was read in full.
Moved by L. T. Hi;;hleyman and seconded by 0. F. Filer that Ordinance No. 221 be given
second readin.- an read by title only. Motion oarried. The Ordinanoe•wae read by
title only.
ORDINANCE: REGULATINU SALE F NEAR BEER.
Councilman _L. T. Highleyman introduced the followingrordinanoe:-
ORDINANCE NO. 232.
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PLACE OR PLACES OF BU$I1ISS
OF ANY PERSONS FIRMS OR CORPORATIONS ENGAGED IN OR OARRYING
ON THE SALE OF NEBR BEER FERMENTED OR MALT LIQUORS CONTAINING
A PERCENTAGE OF ALCHOHOL NOT SUFFICIENT TO PRODUCE INTOXICATION
WHEN USED AS A BEVERAGE DEFINING THE HUES WHERE SAME MAY BE
SOLD AND PROVIDING A LICENSE MAX FOR THECONDUOT OF SAID BUSINESS
Moved by F. G. Erfert, eeoonded by C. F, Filer that 0rdinanoe No. 282 be given first
reading and be read in full. MotionLoarr].ed. The 0rdinanoe was read in fu1.,
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The Chairman notified the Counoit that Ordinance No, 216'ehould be called UP for
dispoeition. Moved by L. T. Hi hleyman eeoonded by E. L. Brady that OidinanCt
216 beinThird and final reading .nd be read in full. Motion carried. Tip Ordinance
was read in full.
ORDINANCE NO. 216.
An ordinance providing for the sue of individual drinking cups and reoeptioles,
at fountains and public drinking stands, except where such cups and reoeptioles be washed
in boiling water or antiseptic solution, and providing for the washing of glasses,
dishes, knives, and forks by persons conducting hotels, boarding houses or restaurants,
before such dishes be used a second time, and providing a penalty for the violation
hereof.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI:
Section 1. That every person, firm or oorporation operating or conducting a publin
drinking stand or a fountain or other place where drinks are served, either free of for
consideration, shall use individual drinking sups or glasses in serving patrons, except
in oaeee where the cups, glasses or reoeptioles so used be washed in boiling water or
antiseptic solution after having been used by each individual .
Section 2. That any person, firm or corporation conducting or operating any restaurant,
boarding house or hotel, shall wash all glasses, dishes, spoons, kn ves and forks in
toilingwater, or in any antiseptic solution before a,uoh glasses, dishes, spoons, knives
or forks shall be used a second time by any patron of such manager or operator. '
Seotion 3. That the kind of antieeptio solution to be used by any person, firm or '
corporation so as to comply with the provisions of the two foregoing sections, shall be
designated by the City Health Offioer upon request . And the use of any antiseptic
solution without first oonsulting the City Health Offioer and obtaining his permission
to use same, shall bet be sufficient to operate as an observance or this ordinance.
Seotion 4. That any person, firm or corporation voilating any of the provisions of th
foregoing sections shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $ 100.00 or
imprisoned not more than sixty days, or shale be Both fined and imprisoned not exceeding
said amount and said' period, in the discretion of the oourt.
Adopted this 7th Day of September 1916.
Attest. W. B. Moore , City Clerk. Caspae Hefty, President of City Council.
Moved by F. G. Erfert, Seconded by F. H. Whaitton that Ordinance No. 216 be ad-apted.
On roll call all voted yes.
ORDINANCE TO PREVENT CONSTRUCTION OR USE OF E?CAVA'TlONS BENEATH THE STREET AND SIDEWALK'
Chairman Hefty called ur Ordinance No. 220 for the third and final reading. Moved by
F. H. Wharton and seconded by F. G. Erfert, that Ordinance No. 220 be given third and
final reading and be read in Mull. Motion oarried. The Ordinance was read in full.
ORDINANCE NO. 229.
An Ordinance to prevent and punish the construction or use within the City of Mi
of any excavati,.m, vault, oeliar-way of other sub-etruotere beneath or under any aidiwai
or below or across any ei.a.:walk or street.
Be It Ordained by the pity Council of the City of Miam-, Florida.
Seotion 1. No person, firni or corporation with the limits of the City of Miami, shall
construct beneath or under any sidewalk, any excavation, vault, oellar-way or other e1
structure, beneath or under any sidewalk or below or across any sidewalk or street with
the Ci.•y of Miami; nor shall any person, firm or corporation make any openings through
any street or sidewalk in the City of Miami into any such oellar-way, excavation or
other sub -structure; nor shall any person, firm or corporation, use any such sidewalk f
area -ways, cellar openings, underground vaults or other sub -structure, for any purpose
whatsoever. Nor shall any person, firm or corporation within the City of Miami, erec
oonet,uct, operate, use or permit to be used or to exist in front of any building used
or occupied by such person, firm or corporation in the City of Miam , any suob areaway
oellar, or opening or other sub -structure neneath the sidewalk, for the purpose of trap
porting through the same, any goods, merchandise or other articles.
Seotion a. Any person, firm or oorporation voilating any of the provisions of this
Ordinance, shall upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than $ 5.00 gar:tor
greater than $ 100.00 or by imprisonment in the City Jail not less than thirty days , m
more than 90 days, or both fine and imprisonment; and ev ry day tilat duck area -way, eel
or underground sub -structure shall exist, shall be considered a separate and distinct
offense, and likewise every time that such sub-struoture shall be used for transporting
goods through the same, shall constitute a separate and distinot offeeeei and such pers
firm or corporation shall he liable to fine and imprisonment or both for each offense.
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Seotion 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in oonfliot lath th
be , and the same are hereby repealed.
Adopted this 7 th day of September 1916..
Attest , W.B.Moore, Qity Clerk. Caspar Hefty, President O'
moved by L. T. Highzeyman seconded
On roll call a13 voted yes.
ORDINANCE REGULATING CONSTRUCTION
Chairman Hefty called up Ordinanoe
F. H. Wharton and seconded by O. Y. Fzler,'fit c p
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by 0. F. Filer that Ordinance No. 00 be adopted.
ordinano
AND DESIGN OF AWN.INQS.
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reeding. and be read in full. MOtion -carded.: The Ordinance was reed in fUlll.
ORDINANCE NO. 818.
AN ORDINANCE prohibiting the construction or projections and regulating the kindo
of awnings that may be used over the sidewalks or streets in Oertain aonea in the business a
section of the City of Miami, Florida; establishing seines within which it ehh11 be unlawful
to oonstruot any kind of projection over sidewalk or street, and within which awnings ate
regulated; declaring projeotione and oertain kinds of awnings already obnetruoted within
said sone to be a nuiaanoe, and providing for the removal thereof, and prov ding for a
penalty for the violation hereof.
BE IT ENACTED By the City Council of the Oity of Miami, Florida,
Seotion 1. That' it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to oonstruot
or cause to be constructed any overhead poarch, veranda, stairway, bay windon, awning,
marque awning, iron poste, wooden posts, overhead signs or other kind of obstuotion which
projects in whole or in part over any part of a sidewalk or street within the sone herein-
after designated as the " Business Zone"; provided, however, that awnings and marque
awnings complying with the following regulations shall be permitted; Vie:
a. Awnings covered by canvass, oloth or leather of light and pliable substances and
securely attached to the building and properly supported without posts by iron or other
metallic fastenings and supports, which shall be elevated at least seven feet at the lowe.'t
part thereof above the top of the sidewalk or street and shall not project over the sidewalk
to exceed the widtn thereof.
b. Marque awnings whioh are not supported bb posts but which are supported by tads and
ohains from above; said marque awnings to be covered completely with metal and kept in good
repair, and elevated at least nine feet at the lowest part thereon above the sidewalk or
street.
o. Flat metal awnings to be oonstruoted of regular width strips running from top to
bottom, fastened at top with at least two inches of hail round mould, and at bottom with
two pieces of 1 to 2 inches of half round mould, bolted or screwed to the bottom of the
flat iron. The frame of such awning to be eonstruoted of iron, to have a neat appearance
and to be supported by chains or rode from above and painted on both sides, ana to be
elevatea at its lowest part at least 9 feet over the sidewalk or street,
Section 2. There is hereby established and oreated a sone to be known as the " Business
Zone", Which shall cover the following streets:
On 12th Street from the Bay to the Florida East Coast Tracks.
On llth Street from Biscayne Boulevard to the Florida East Coast Tracks.
0n avenue A. from loth to 12th Streets,
0n Avenue B from loth to 12th Streets.
0n Avenue C. from loth to 14th Stre ts.
0n Avenue D. from loth to 14th Streets.
On Court Street from llth to 12th Streets.
Section 3. That all overhead porches, verandas, stairways, baywindows, awnings, iron posts,
overhead sighns or other kinds of obetuotions whioh project in whole or in part over any rart
of the sidewalk or street within the one hereinbefore designated as the " Business Zone ", which
do not oome within the provisions of sub -divisions a,b and c of Section 1 of this ordinance
be, ana the same are hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and ordered to be removed within
sixty days after this ordinance shall to into effect. Provided, however, that baywindows
at present constructed projecting not m re than three feet over the sidewalk or street, and
oonorete of iron porches and rerandas at present oonstruoted of a permanent nature support-
ed from beneath by concrete poste, whioh add to the artietio beauty of the City, snail Slot
be deemed as Doming within the provisions of this section.
Section 4. Any person, firm or oorporation, who shall erect any awning contrary to the
provisions hereof, or who shall const.Luot any form of projection, or who shall reuse
or neglect forthwith to remove any awning or projeotion hereto fore or hereafter erected contrary
to the provisions hereof, shall be subject to a penalty of $ 10.00 for every offence, and
to the further penalty of $ 5.00 for every day Be shall fail to oomply therewith after written
notice from the building inspector to remove same.
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Passed and dopted this 7th day of September 1916.
Attest, W.B.Moore, City Clerk. Caspar Hefty, President City Council.
Moved by F. H. Wharton seoonded by E. L. Brady that Ordinance No. 215 be adopted.
0n roll call all voted yes.
i, the Chairman notified the Council that Ordir_a.noe No. 217 should be caned u p for
disposition. Moved by L. T. Highleyman Seoonded by F. G. Erfert that Ordinance Not 217
be given third and final readjrag and be read in full.
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ORDINANCE NO. 21?.
ORDINANCE REGULATING WE1UH'r OF VEHICLES USED ON STHEE•rS OF MIAMI.? FLORIDA.
An Ordinance regulating weight of vehicles used on streets of Miami, Florida, and
imposing penalty.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MIAMI, FLUx1DA;
' Section 1. it snail be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, or the agent of any
person, firm or corporation, to uee or oauee to be used an any publio street or road within
the incorporated limits of the City of Miami, Florida , any wagon, truck, automobile,
sight seeing oar or other vehicle equipped with steel tiles, or times oonstruoted of
other hard unresisting metal or composition whioh shall weigh, taking the combined weight
Ij of the vehicle itself and the load oarried, more than three tons; provided, however, that this
section shall not app.Ly to road rollers. • Ana provided further, that vehig).es properly
equipped with modern hard rubber tires of not less than seven inches in width, or modern
ii pneumatio rubber tires of nut less than six inches in diameter,sfall be entitled to carry
loades, taking the oombined weight of the vehicle itself and the load carried, of
not more than ten tone.
Seotion 3. Aner person, firm or corporation, or the agent of
lion violatinganyof the g any person, firm or oorpors�
prvisione of this ordinance, shall upon conviction be punished
t7;a, I by a fine of not exceeding $ 1 0.00, or by imprisonment not exceeding sixty daye, Or
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Section 3. This ordinance is deolared by the Oity 00unoil to be neCOOSary for the imm8C
preservation cif public safety and welfare and shall ge into a 'feet immediately after kite
adoption and approval by the Mayor.
Adopted.this ,7th day of $eptember 1916.
Attest. *.B,Moore, City Clerk. Caspar Hefty, President City Council.
Moved by F. H. Wharton seconded by D. F. Filer that Ordinance No. 217 be adopted.
0n roll call all voted yes.
RESOLUTIONS NOS. 1086- a 1086-A. 'SANITARY SEWER & SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 16.
Motion made by F. H. Wharton and seconded by 0. F. Filer that Resolutions Nos. 1086 and
1086-A be introduoed.
RESOLUTION NO. 1086.
D.etriot 16. Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 16.
Be it resolved by the Oity 0ounoil of Mami, Florida:
That the construction or the following desoribed improvements is hereby ordered to be
made; the City Council hereby setting forth its intention to predeed under Seotion 16 of
the City Charer.
Description of highway or part thereof to be improved, or sidewalk to be oonetruoted,
sewer to be laid. The material, nature and oharaoter of euoh improvLment with the termin
points and width•thereor:
District No. 16.
The construction of an 8" vitrified pipe sewer on 14th ggtreet, from Avenue "K" to
Avenue "M"; on lltb St. from Avenue "M" to Avenue "N"; on 10th St.. from Avenue "M" to
Avenue 'RI"; on Avenue "M" from 9th St. to 12th St.; on Avenue "N" from 10th St. to 12th S
The City Engineer is hereby directed to prepare and to file with the City Clerk plans
and speoificatione of said improvemente and an estimate of the post thereof, inoluding
an estimate of the cost or the expenses or preliminary and other surveys, the inspection
and superintendence of the work, the preparation of plans and specifications and estimate
the printing and publication of notioes and prooeddinge, the preparation of bonds and any
other expenses necessary and proper. This improvement shall be designated in all pro-
oeedings, abeeesmpnts and bonds as Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 16 and the property
against whioh aesesements may.be made for the cost thereof hereunder shall be designated
as District Sewer No. 16,
Passed and adopted this 7th day of September A. D. 1916.
Attest. , President City Counoil.
District 16.
W.B.moore,•City Clerk. *Caspar Hefty
RESOLUTION NO. 1086-A.
Sewer Improvement No. Ie.
Whereas, on the 7th day or September 1916, the City Council passed and
adopted a resolution ordering the improvement designated as Sanitary Sewer Improvement
No. 16, District No. 16 and direoted the City Engineer to prepare and file plans and
specifications of such improvement and as estimate of the oost thereof, including an
estimate or the incidental expenses, and the said plans and specifications and estimate
of cost and estimate of incidental expenses have been filed by the City Engineer with
the City Clerk.
Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of Miami, Florida, That'the City
C..erk shall oause to be publiened for a least once in the Miami Herald, a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Miami, a notice stating that at a meeting of the Cit
Council or Miami,_t._ be held at the City Hall in the City of Miami, on the 21st day of
September 1916, at 8:00 o1olook p.m., the City Council will hear the remonstrances of all
persons interested to the confirmation of said resolution ordering said improvement.
Passed and adopted this 7th day of September 1916.
Attest. W.B.Moore, City
Mr. F. G. Erfert.: rncvsd
rceso.,ution No lUbb ana
call all voted yes.
Police
Clerk. Caspar Hefty, President City
plans for
that the Sanitary Sewer District No. 16 be
1086-A be adopted• Motion Seconded by E
REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST,
Fines collected
Work of prisoners
Cost of feeding
Builuing inspector
BUDGE'l'FOR 1916.
133b.35
178 Days
219,b0
99 permits. value of builaings
Council,
*accepted and that
L.•Brady. On roli
200,270. Fees oolleoted 5449c00
Council diacu a-:ed the budget and after fully considering the matter to hold it over
until the first meeting in October,
Attest.. President •City Council.
City W.erx.
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