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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1918-03-14 Minutes, ,t3P' I 4 S, 4114to STREET LIGHTS PETITION FOR IN BROADMOOR CONDITION -. The clerk read a petition signed 'by unas L. Briggs, W. C. Brtggs, E. L. Lark, and 17 otherS, Under date' street lights be installed and a polioeman be aesied. to. Broad Mr . Highleyman: We are atapointwr we eese ui" for things we have not the money to pay for. We wO do not think the city should do so. Taxes have been slow,"but little better the past few days. It strikes me we should. go a1 we find how much of the taxes are to be paid in and the We know all these things are necessary but without the ntoney we and we don't want to inorease taxes here so as to stop investme I think with our auditor's summary in front of you, we sho some ime in April. If we have not the money we can tell the pe olerk to read the auditor's letter to me: Miami, Fia. taroh Mr. Highleyman: Our several conversations regarding city finanoe February 1, 1916, the budget had been exceeded by approximately bridges will go over the amount appropriated by about §* will be in the neighborhood of $10,000. Repairs to the dookab deficit of about $15,000. The construction of, streets bond issues by about $35,000. unless some of thigi work is canoe the cost of the work done by the city in tinishingulp the Biso contracts have not been turned in and the street'defi01 less than the estimated amount of $35,000. We have s0 benefit of the operating funds, against 1917 taxes; $25 interest fund and $25,000. general fund to take V the Some of this can be funded but wit will be absolutely neceaaaxy that part which is funded; and unless there is a curtailment the balance of the fiscal year it appears that the excess exceed the budget appropriation by about $50,000.. instead to February 1, last. Of course it is necessary to meet the pay rolls until November 1, when licenses a. that you may, if you desire, discuss these matters with following suggestions: Deosease the polict, force by four men at .east and. automobiles; Reduce the engineering forces, also the maintenanoe four more mules and two wagons; Issue rugi4 instruotions 'to all departments_ made except the neoessity is absolute; That no increase in force or rate of pay reduce wherever possible; Cancel $25,000. to $30,000. street work aid. let no Make no additions to the present street 1 t budget is made qa Combine the street cleaning, street and sewer one head, instead of three heads as at present. Of course you and the other members of counctl to bring about the desired results and. I stmlr, as the situation may, in your judgment; warren Rospectfully. - - " .41 .." .•"; . , • • rar { '''�;•. � •:;�'e�,{i��;�8 '�:�:�:n0.0��; i�:�sJ�:-.i�o�;fJ.e>_y+i�1�.:,1�y,� :,�,,t �,; �,;;i�.r ay^. ..J�, ,..}5.. ..y> .,. - .►:a..,. r: S;r,tr,:..,,..."- ea;o, Y,.a :,�1^'.1;�.:w21{�?`:`a auld:' like:' to:k w' ,f'j y w t b 't1 ✓: - ,'� ,t.�, &_:,��7+ �';s,;ee,�e�t�`a:7::�;t: ;�tirre;,:riatvert`}•�� :i'ia, hk.:e�'or :�'.." •:'..- ' rE . ,,J , T.. .sr,< :,p�*,,, ,.-r..: r�'ir�..,.r=p='3,";r(...K,r„a t; i;p;.,, loca'� ::Q1i.'i �'llcl +� houses, faoin file dap between;''6th';an4 �tti" streets; azict °thats ,s�a�iµ c i Y ;'. �Ir ...Highleyrnan: Senator, wOUld that of sot tie dedi;o t .ox ;o'i than prop Sens Hixison: 1 don't think it would affect .the dedication,- tine Sonl q enjoin its Use for that purpose. r 4,sHighleymant Personally I have no objection to that location,: Hickson:. I think it an excellent site. What is'the.' style.nor,; 'a:oit the design of the building would have more .to do v ith' it :than:, ainy'th n r. Smith: The material will oost about 36,000. without any profit aterial bill would be about $7500. if we went into the market' and .bon •rioes. As you,know, the labor will not .cost us anything,.at ;aa;l; to,';p;1 t the market price would post about $12;000. ayor Watson: In view of the o iroumstanoes/and the dire need..'.for suah;1 ity should appropriate enouglt to put up a real builiii;itig.. • Smith: That is my .purpose in coming up here . After the War 'the •ver for county fair and civic purposes - conventions. 0f course _a;+ or that sum, but if the city wants to contribute enough to' .make ill be more than delighted. Mr . Highleyman tas hinted that 'three',ol;r`' ayor Watson: It seems to me it would be polioy and economy tb billty. Located on the Bay front the building will be seen by erryonne_anci:', ttraotive . I think we should put the money up and own and oontrol. 'the:.,b aunty is in partnership, little discussions and differences will oorme Aga' . Smith: The county commissioners didn't attach one single string to,. -the now the building is t'o be on a oity lot and the title will be in the'°city,: tlayor Watson: I would suggest it might be well to ask the different arohitec Mans for this building, with estimates of the probable cost, limiting it t;q' 5,000. The people can select the better building,_ dr. Smith: The architects and meohanioal engineers have unanimously_.offer raft anything we want. tr. Hickson Say plans for aabout $15,000. qr. . Blackmon: Whn we figured on the labor we figured on a building'of hat there will be any objection but of course it is an entirely differ 15,000. Building. I think, however, that there would be no trouble,<;abc yharge for labor. Dr. Smith: I don't think it would be fair to labor to ask that. ..It, jai gh 1.at out on a peroentage basus . . Blackmon: I believe I could get more 'than 33% of the labor d.oir at'edi , . Smith: I will ask the architects to submit plans and elevatiene on 15,000. to 20,000. and if we can get the material at post and' .One F_t%d ontributed, it is our chance to get something for almost nothing., o out after plans and additional money for a convention hall,:'. on 'co lease to the county guard for drill purposes during the term of; r, Highleyman : How about .1. per year • Smith: That is all right. RDINANCES APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR he'•mayor returned to council, with his approval, Ordinances 259, ^ elating to transporting women for immoral purposes, solioiting': pro EAWALL; ; : l CROSS.,BUENA VISTA ST AT ITS JUNCTION WITH BISCAYNE . BAY;"":= .Hickson.><' , , B . F . Tobin is going to spend but 100,000 in. d. will b 4t . ,' sea-wall and make a• fill in front of is property ieta.,St : _ ,,: ,.,, e ' a , and heus toild`;, 0 feet "o e g y wants bu a f s :, o `Ye on dm a wall .and .1'i11 continuous Y will 'let con },a uv ss zw c R 'THE •�IA�tI..:R�V�'' '�;;::N read :A tatter .fr .0 o tsrn to it ho'7ct`aY exiug;'in iL ahi`on` ,xeh 22,''r193 regarding the: propo sa' . of the:!:.,Ft, E River On' mot ion - duly,'made and carried.:, TAXES ERROR IN ASSESSMENT LOT,,.7'.'BL00Z.$U *mien, , /taro Hon. City Council, Miami, Fla. Gentlemen: On the 'Oak, roll of the City of MAMiami Estate is assessed for taxes on a valU do ;,.of lot $750; improvements $00 . This is a vacant lot, and has .nOer, hac believe this to be an error, and respectfully recusf_? collector to make oorreotion of this Oros, if' you these taxes to be paid on a basis. of a $750. Value,t o . Very respectfully,' 0.'"Gi'bso The city clerk stated he is satisfied an errorhas' beef. Moved by L. T. Highleyman, seconded by J. K. Fink, that Motion carried. ANNUAL AUDIT OF CITYS BOOKS The clerk read a letter dated March 6, 1918, from- Q!:aa.4 Certified Public Accounts, offering to make the audit O, year enda¢ig May 31, 1918, for the sum of $750... Mr. Highleyman: That is the price we have bsazi,:`i)aing#;.°: audit if a very satisfactory manner for thie'pa.s ; t a(g proposition beaooepted . ' Both the auditor," 'azd.''. tile;"•":i .`.e made and I think it should be done. I mov6 that *usai Moved by J. K . Fink, seconded by J. T. Blaoj?ao> to audit the books of the city be aooepted arid:s3, Motion carried. STREETS PAVING OF AVENUE B FROM RAILa0AD.,TP !,AI D,I RESOLUTIONS ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHQRZZ,IN 4 Mr . Hiokson introduced: Resolution No. 127.Qr gist J1128 A': Confirmation of resolution orl-.ring improveme for bids to be received April 11,1918. Moved by L. T. Tiighloyman, seconded by J. T. Mao Roll call vote was as follows: J . T . Blaokmori,_, y L. T. .2J!1 y ...:'i, 73.3; ".• "• T� '•ri .' 1, 7! 0, Resolution 1271—B D is t J129 Conf it amtion of re Solution or i rin improwttlen't.:J bids to be received April 191a. 'lobe l by L. T. Ti i j'11.3 T.3,..i, 4 as o ni 1 '3y loll 3111 vote was au follows: ; lac '.. T. 174a y ral,.. yo i3 j 1 .lo.: A. n4C,�µ;`f'H", *!.S �1Sv'lr;,�•.Y'�.`.(71i*.'•�"?: .I.i,.. .r.. - • • • • ' - • • •.," • • " • •• . , ; ‘.; • • • 2po OOMFLAINT:OFYAMERt0 '14er1 4804. tter 446,4411. 5 I9�,ataiiing, 'that the ti12061, *080i3Esed valuation of their P*OpOty, ,a,,OataMe.tirt vrith ;the' tad; 0.ssetiaor hoiiti , tia late 4aseSsor; A. Fribe. •- ,, • , 6tied by T Highleyman, seconded by STREETS OBSTRUCTIONS 'ENCt ACROSS OLD U. , Moore preaen.ted to counoil the ordinance: apProla origin1124r sUrveyed was oonVeyed to. the F E 0 Rt; in-ex6 Avenue E, from 11th to 7th Street, stating that dever tenoe constructed:by the r E 0 Ry which prevented' 11)16160: station and grounis. Ben: Hudson: That question right, now is up between tho aoknenc Royal Palm Transfer Co., on the other. My advioe to tlie abiofof b,is business to bother with it, that it was a questioi-bektwe individuals . The authorities are divided on the ciueettofl A property, they can fence it off. Our supreme court has never beefl Mr. Hickson: It seems the F E °should give the hack oars an even, Sen. Hudson: There is a question Whether or not they have a rih1 is one the city sb.ould not be called upon to deoide. Z htod go and settle with the railroad.. I have been trying to step: I think there will be a test case between the hackman and -,the LICENSES TAXES FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE The city clerk brought up the question of collecting the -$11C)'. • estate agent and salesman, stating that the Tatum's had Op°, court wherein they were endeavoring to operate under °Tie, 0 of paying $10. for each salesman as the ordinanoes provi Mr. Hickson: I think they should pay the license. Sen. Hudson: They should pay or put up bond. •r-tr t, 9 itr.PVIAP k„Y