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Moved by L. T. Highleman and secOnd.ed by
and. filed. Motion carried. #2
To the City Council,
Miami; Florida.
Gentlemen:
I am enolosing letter reci ,
F.E4.R,R.Co., in refernece to repa,ire,to barna'
the conetruation of a new building etc:
This letter is self 'e'
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Hon. J. W. Watson,
Mayor, , ,
Miami; Fla.
Dear Sir:
• Referring to the matter ofour furned. fr
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the, City of Miami, and, to your favor of April 19tb;",191
the City Council of Miami at its meeting of March ,,,28tb„:
Company to repair the furned freight et anon in Ltlarnl‘;!ft
torn down and removed within one yea x ,from -the ;;.date'of t
understanding and agreement that a fireOproOffreight ho
north of the burned structure.-- ,
We proceeded immediately to prepara,
new additional freight house, and the recolkstru.0,i0 I"of
burned, and in acoordance with the regulatiOna
tion, by whom we are now being operated;: application:waa
Expenditure for permission to rebuild the portion
add it ion..
This application was not until t
we had to prepare another set of papers, uth
authority was received under date of September
Since the. fire and Preparation-i:ot.plaxis
labor and material have changed greatly,. anti;maitY,',:o the
secure; and some of them cannot be secured'at:;'61 -
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aotttal emergency reason for their use; Nirhit:h oould. not
can continue to operate without them.
Upon my visit to your
meoha.ncis had departed therefrom to sucb."*0#e#
difficulty that your local contractors Were able to o�nt
Draft Law is about to be put into whioli will
still greater dearth of laborers and. meohanio6
In view of the o�nditions aotua.1y ,exiet
those which we anticipate during tienext
council do not hold. is structly to the time
Resolution March 28th, 1918, but aooept aesuranoe
thereafter, or even before, as conditions;':be9P*
Thanking you to present,t1:iiaz'Aa:
your favorable consideration of this .sa;116;-`'Z
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This matter was diacussed by the coUn04:,
E. L. Brady that the City Clerk be in
with the distinct 'understanding that tb* oour.
fit to proceed with the work. Motion carXie'
The following communication was rea4-
To the City Council
City of MUunik
Gentlemen:
• I 6m retTntr to
the same being flak Ordinanoe
Miami.
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garbage at the foor of Ave. G' and. !:1;,tilliti,i':-:.,',:,::,.:: . any,
longer the smoke, ae1osarnt:od�rB ri
from the buning trash anct e,n**iO4k*Ot
health ef the oonmuni.ty..'': - ':''': -,';'.''..,:',"A‘,.,!'r,,, ',
.and-170i0. :et0i40*-
underetand that We a.re AittiOjoi,':Oid,,',':'0.044 pooeed.,, 14.0'.
Aiiiiiiii -ii*.en:!•iigitihiat,',-#sf,-,:pitW;
S residentof thia part of the City•
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-on reported.-thrt It'-l'i6t14:be 0t:teli)idir,0*before the inoineratorw�uj.
in. a1ape ' '''''''.01,te,:iiiiirs*.c:iiiY'a.00bliiit,':0*Jibt',:‘heint ratfie;',,to. get the oaotings. He stated.;
,ViieriiiCinerkt,Or,•::tie.E.i.:110w. 0,2W:09:P0141. ..:,„ ,,, 0
Mr. , '-itsiiii. for vernitasiOnf;to '41ov ;- $ESS, 'P'r:e,ae,‘,.M-1;14, , ,1...T.ip,r.
big!: .14.''4.T.it:°::Tb:litihICittran' ' ,•and..,Seconded• hy::.41-.-'W, ; Ciansei,‘,,t,T1i.4,:::;.' -Ekey be given aith
tO%.militte the heiiit,•'dispOeition rof .the garbagepossib1e '! Motion
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arried..
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NItAIIIM2.0.1.1OTS.;' '• .
The'oletkread,4 Comtunication:froM John U. Miner telatVe tOthe;36
- eniceount. .of the. very unsanitary and unhealthful-oOnditions arising. -,'from the. aliowi
rstedisHatia'stituwto grow this haboring snakes, roaches and other pests.
IThe metter_bfAhe Ordinatee-aevering this.kind.of-:work stfilaiogw•up and. Senator Hu
was inttrUOted:Wathend,the old ordinance with alpenaltY,61,aUW#Whe
to hold the agent' responsible for the negleet *hen the'01110::**:,not'in town.
It was thOught that, by this way that practicall;tall late cou34 be had.,
what belong,to out of town people with no agentehere:could be gotten
this winteri'.- ' . . .
GAS COMPANW.. _ , . . . , . .. _ •, .
Mr. Hickson reported to the Council that the Gas•Company was#606hargin ,(..
-of the pipes from the line in the street up to the sideweilkAMteaWaleO
ofl 1.00for the setting of the meter; whioh he consideredtlillettothe oitizene of
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Miami.'
Senator Hudson made a report on this oase to the Council im.writing fol].owe:
Miami, Fla.S00..i.'
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Honorable J. C. Hickson;
Miami; Florid.
Dear Sir:
In resonse to your request fOr an opinion as to the right'oft oLh
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Gas Company to require a consumer to pay for the inata3.lat»iofl ofhis meter, X subii1-
following;- —
The authorites are not unanimous on questions of this nature; but 11;15400.been h
the Supreme Courts of several states that charging consumers with the'poSto
not authorized.,
Apparently the oonsumers of Miami axe directly confronted with this question,
my opinion it ought to be settled by the courts. .
The city is not a pro er party to suoh proceedinget
is called on to pay such charges has the right to bring suit;- in't.shiCht*,
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Resoeotfully submitted;
tIrt M.-Hudson, City Attorney.
This matter was throughly discuSsed by the different councilman and.it',W*thought 1
something Should be done in this matter for it was- not right for the4r
gouged in such a manner as this, when they had expressed theirwishea in
matter at the elections a short while ago. Moved by J. C. gio**and.--seoor4ed.
City Attorney be instructed to take such action as will be neoeSS
citizens of the oity. Motion carried.
PAVINGiOF BOULDVARD .
Mr. Caddigan adressed the council relative to the extending of the,P4**
to meet the street only a few hundred feet north of where it is nOw71,00,,
thit thorough fare. He stated that the people were willing to pay for the asaesE
on this improvement.
The council after considdrable discussion as to the finanding of this -1' „Ov-P,M!
the inadvisability of issuing bonds for this work, which would be absolute
asked Mr. Qaddigan if it were not postAble for them bo-build their 1660i0iC
and let to city put in this past. To this Mr. Caddigan agreed thouht
be alright. This matter was held over until next meeting night fox 'ian
further report. . .
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Iffx• Bra0-rePOrted that he had out down the work on the moneyto
from the sale of bonds was on deposit to the reedit Of the-D0*-13944'7*C
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Councilman'FihR introduoed the following.0;41;AA00
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Movedby U. B. Ekey and se66nded,hy'4. E4'Fink thatHQX'
first reading in full. MotiptOr;i0d. 1)rlinance'V.6.:
Moved by L. T. Highleyman end.44.6nded hy..,4k4p..,Ekey
its Seconk-reading by title only. Llotion cariet.
movevor_lifHT,111.01.0yma4 ,..:**0,50:0 ',tit' ,..,.,
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,I. ' ::,.,#otiotto'ci,:,,,ittivt the Cheti,Peeti'.4i1O0 ':ina..',
::-::.2 ,.:. ''.it',.W011.1.d 00at r•lIt#01:tO '', ,Of
:1,*,, thal:4riptOieyOle aq.p.Olitteman. -,40. also. ".„raPOrta .,,,,thb
Et 1.14.PPed for 'S" 317.-,00 :With o ,One.• year:" gnarantait ••r: ,
itit.6 : 01,,,iggeityted tit) , the . .66=64 ' thit .4-t..• aeon:tad:114i,
nOtorOycle ,p0licenian at the present "-lAtigIarY •.WhOTIA700.`
ilid. *Cep it ..vay•
rhis mOtter Was referred to M. 'ink land iniitnuOtakt:0',
man.
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'CENSE, ORD/NAIICE,
oved by L. T. final Highleynianng and spoor/led .,bt.•••4.•...
t a third a.nd reeiliin full.,: 'llotion' car#
Moved. by E. L. Brady and seconded by R. IC. Fink thabdinano
read. Ltotion carried, all voting %leg
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Moved. by J. C. Hickson and secionded•by J. W. Mousse!), thOtbe
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is issued that a written application shall be filed with-t' •-
t ion approved by the license inspeotor.. Mot ion :carried.:
Councilman Highleyman was excuse at thie time on oco01,121:
ORDINANCE 1_10. 233. ,
N ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION Oa or.HE CIT2 CODE TBIM;:OITY
ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 20th, 1917.. • • .
After considerable diacussicin by the members of the:00)114,
passage of these ordinance onaccount of the . faOt that,4:
a right to question the removal of the name of the:. Preaident
preseqt foVin of voucher and. also that the previOnt-Maitibera:
the four. names on the voucher, they did not tiee*:_,-4.t.'*40`.:to
Moved. by J. W. Cle.ussen and seconded by II. IC.; Fink that Ord.in
On roll call vote was 14 B. Eke yes;
yes; J. C. Hickson, yes; John W. Claussr
The Auditor presented. to the council the following Lbi
E. F. McVeigh Company Insurance on Hospital '
E. F. McVeigh 'Companyinsuranoe on Hospital • '
Stembler Insurance Agency insurance on HosPital•••
Stembler Insurance Agency Insurance on Hop:Istal
?oh!! W. Claussen Insurance on Hospital
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d. J. ackc
oved by E. L. Brady and, seconded,br
04.0n oarried. Oproll oall votes was 11,03.40'
tb/pOnoYeis;:‘ John W., Clauesen, yes;: J. 1aolthion, ye
ounoilman Clanasen introduced the xeaolutio
Resolutionlitik;';
pup; Ti City of kiwi is indebted to the
the 00i 14'112X00 Hundred 99/100 Dollar
the,.„ p#4.,cp. 0.4iA4e Ott! Auditor, ami
AS, There BOTAtOIT,THPqM.:90,,,
f#04,40:11st47441,4:, available 'TO stY;
W, THEREF0R BE IT at the 2frcer oity '49**0%1; ard. they
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a..-,OffAca, of --the... CitY, AUditor,;.' '
'S..,--:Thete; are no fUnda ravailable .for the .payment Of',,V40",indebtedne
TIER.T4FORTI, BE IT -RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF •TIM
CITY OF I.fMI;.
That thetii.opet..City officers be; and they are hereby anthpriOteci,-..and:::ine7:07.*Up
•PrOrtliesoryr400 in the sum of Three -,H!taidfred Bikteer,). and.:gApo Dolia±s to."
at the „rat.e•-Or7,a4•tver, Pent peraz.nnim7;anti to. Mature- on orefore six orrbhs• fro
in favor of john•"17;-'03.aUseen, • of Miami; Fla.; for the purpose Of.. Settling thea
a000unt. •
Passed and adopt eB this 19th'4Lay of September; 191.
Att est,
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Moved by R. K. Finkand, seconded by H. B. Ekey thatResolution No. 069 be
read. On roll call vote was M. B. Ekey, yes; R. IC. Finkyes; E. L. Brady., rea
Hickson, yee; John W. Claussen, yes; J. T. Blackmon, yes. ,
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Councilman Hickson intro:hived the following resolution I: 4d
RESOLUTION NO. 111""-
WHEREAS, The City of Miami is indebted to the Standard. Oil Co.; of Miami, Fla.;
according to approved bills on file in the office of the City Auditor, and -
MEREAS, There are no funds available for the payment of this indebtednese,',
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OFMIAMI: , • That4":,tgi
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the proper city officers be, and they are hereby authorized. and instruOte
promissory notez in the sum of , •
to bear interest at the rate of six per cent per annum, and to matUre oX it:4V- ". 0,-,„,
months from date, in favor of the Standatd. Oil Co.; of Miami; Fla.., for, the p ' e
settling the aforesaid account.
Passed and adopted this 19th day of September 1916. • _
Attest. e ,
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City Clerk. President'OlA
Approved this""- day of
biavor.
Moved by J. W. Claussen and. seoorded by R. K. Fink that ResolUtion
as reatt. On roll call vote was M. B. Ekey, yes; ,R. K. Fink, yes; E.
,Hicks01; ,yes; John W. Clausen., yes; J. T. Blackmon; yes..
Councilman Fink introduced the following resolution, ,
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RESOLUTION NO.
INHEREAS, The City of Miami is indebted to the dameron & Barkley Co."; 9f142
the sum of '440 Honor.p..1 trco-ri cola — •
• apooiding to approved bills On film in the office of the City Avittox;
WHEREAS; Thee are no funds available for the payment 'of this- indebtednit00.;
NOW ,FORE'„ BE IT RESOLVED BY TIM CITY COUNCIL OF .TIM--CITy.OF.'44474:,
That 'the proper City officers be, and they are hezely autho.r1;ed and inetruoted
a promissory ,note in the eum of Two Hundred 411'4
to tiett; interest at the rate of. Rix VIIM CKS14-Pe;annum a to;144:010•9419rr''?,befo
months from date; in favor of The paraergn:.cv:-Bostley.-
settling the aforesaid a000unt. •
Passed and adopted this1.9th 4000Vga
Attest.
city Clerk. • , •••
Approved this '`•71.'V'"4'd.ar of,401111h.th
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•Whereaa, The'.gity,-0 zaspi - tel.'; 0 . 0 ',=;,,to the .onso
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iti, ''',•in :' the : :e'elii tit . ::?,'0,0v44.41.6," ' .6:0 ' *.''
0001111i4':'tto apptovsd: bill iil.;;' '0#' '-,,±ilein the offio o
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''':Aintg.iit; Theie 0,re no Funds available for the payme
,"4,___91V,;,'-ra:HRHrOrt,E7,:' BE IT RESOLVED: itsT2:
Thet: Vi0],PrOpor dity, asficier:s'bei
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a; litotiiilos ho-iit-i'iti. the' mai' of reiiat.'j,-*:„.r. „ m ere
,1)bIlsiS to bistintereet at the rats Ofaix peroei
Ott".;10iithe '0 oti date; in favor of the '.:Cleinea '
the purpose of settling the afOresaid*e:aogOun
bete& and adopted this I9thi:daY oVeloptSis
Atteet.
City Clerk.
Move d by J. W. Clausen and secondied.1W144I. Fin
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as read. On roll call vote *as 14.
J.,C. Hickson, yes; John W. Claussen,',
Councilman Fink introduced the foIloviing00014
RESOLUTION NO.
Whereas, The City of Miami is indebted to:1‘hC„
in the SUM of Two lhoopawd. 4everift
according to approved bills on f le 141:00'.0#1*i? ,the 04.
WHEREAS; There are no funds available for the rmentO _ti
NOW, THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY-COUNCIL0Vpi
That the Proper City officers be; antthey gre.here**0040
a promissory note in the sum of Two.111044s*Nt.
Dollars to bear interest at the rate of Stx0er'Oentlpe aim
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six months from date, in favor of the EledtricAarage iipen
purpose of settling the aforesaid a000unt.
Passed and adopted this 19th; day of'SePtember
Attest.
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07Tsktmarr
r-kr
Mayor.
Moved by J. C. Hickson and seconded bb f4austien.:::.',that
s read. On roll call vote was M. B. EkeY;100;1R. 14:.•Fthic
J. C. Hickson, yes; John W. Claussen; yes; J. T. Blacknion.
J. C. Hiokson introduced the following reisolutionv-,,
RESOLUTIOIr NOL.129
District H-133 „
Ohnfftnithgrresolution No. 1006-c, utdering Irnprovein
the Clerk to advertise for bide for corstructi#:A
g:00 P, M. October 10th, 1910.
Moved by L. T. Highleyman dud:seconded by R. L Fink that
be adopted • On roll call all voted yes.'
J. C. Hickson introduced the followirg reoP14i94
RESOLUTTOIVNO
District No. H-134
Confirmilik Resolution No. 1297-A ordering.H7
the clerk to advertise for bids for construatit
0:00.P. M. October 10th, 191g.
Moved by L. T. Highleyman and seconded by
'adopted. On roll call all voted yes. .
(Resolutions Nos. 1296-B and 1297-B were voted,',CnA,
the meeting ) • .•
The olerk read notices published in theMiami BezL4
bea
SremAvtlloilello1;11frunt crer8Trop'rPov.emMe.A::''.
ounoilman Hiokson introduded the following Res
RESOLUTION,
ietziot 30 •
esolution order Sidewalk Improvement No.
•oh,sti.-otion of concrete sidewalk on ' South eid.e,
tiOSYse,_'Dtive to Gardner Street, andinst-uoti
eoifioatjona azid. preliminary: est
ovedbyR. I.Fin1caM_43e0Or.
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There being no furblier business to come before Counoil*y
Monday ;•Septembilr 3 in an adjourned meeting.
Attewta/mt4r,reu
City Clerk.