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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1923-02-27 MinutesCOMMISSION MINUTES oF NEETIN6 HELD � oN February 27, 1923 PREPARED BY THE OFFICE OF THE.GITVTY HAU CLERK CI 16U February 27, 1923d 1�i1�iYll®®I . IlsilIlImu lIIIIIIIRI.I®111I111111111111111111 11 MINUTES OF THE MEETING 0P THE COMMISSION OF THE; CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA. On this 27th day of February, A. D. 1923, the Commission of the City of Miami met in regular session at the City Hall in Miami, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 o'clock a. m. by Chairman Leffler and on roll call the following members of the Commission were present: C. D. Leffler, J. E. Lummus, J. I. Wilson, READING OF THE MINUTES J. H. Gilman, E. C. Romfh. MEETING OF FEB. 20TH The Clerk read the minutes of the meeting of February 20th, 1923, which were approved and accepted as written. AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF N. E. 22ND TERRACE FILLED BY BOTSFORD AND COMFORT Mr. W. E. Brown, Civil Engineer, appeared before the Commission on behalf of Mrs. J. E. Botsford and W. R. Comfort, adjoining owners of the property on each side of N. E. 22nd Terrace, and requested the passage of a resolution authorizing them to fill in the extension of said Street, and thereupon the following resolution, granting suoh authority, vas introduced by J. I. Wilson: RESOLUTION NO. 629. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MRS. J. E. BOTSFORD AND W. R. COMFORT TO FILL IN THE EXTENSION OF N. E. 22nd TERRACE. WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 617, passed and adopted January 30th, 1923, the Mills Corporation was authorized to fill in extensions of N. E. 22nd Street, N. E. 23rd Street and N. E. 23rd Terrace, and VrHEREA3, W. E. Brown, Civil Engineer, appeared before the Commission on behalf of Mrs. J. Botsford and W. R. Comfort, adjoining owners of the property on each side of N. E. 22nd Terrace, and requested the passage of a resolution authorizing them to fill in the extension of N. E. 22nd Terrace to Biscayne Bay; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Lliami: That the said extension of N. E. .2nd Terrace, be, akad is hereby, authorized by the City Commission, said extension to be without cost of any kind on part of the . City of Miami for wort: done, materials furnished or otherwise, or without any liability of aroj kind on part of the ;ity of Miami. Moved by J. I. Wilson and seconded by E. ). Romfh that the said resolution be passed and adopted. 0n roll Ball the vote was as follows: J. D. Leffler, yes; J. E. Lummus, yes; J. I. Wilson, yes; J. H. Gilman, yes; E. C. Romfh, yes. Motion carried unanimously and the said resolution pawed and adopted. STRIKING OUT PART OF PROPOSED CHARTER AI;:E1.11 14TS IN RE: rIXTENSION OF LIMITS A xeezolution amending Resolution No. 605, passed and adopted January 9th, 1923, in refer- ence to charter amendments, was introduced by E. C. Romfh and was read in full. Said re- solution is as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 630. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 605, PASS- ED AND ADOPTED JANUARY 9th, 1923. WHEREAS, the City Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. 605 on January 9th, 1923, announcing its intention to apply to the Legislature for certain amendments to the City Charter , including an amendment of Section 2 of the City Charter extending the City Limits, and WHEREAS, the Jornmission believes an election should first be held un- der the Statutes of the State of Florida before such extension be asked for from the Legislature, and WHEREAS, in view of the proposed election for municipal bonds it is not believed such an election to extend the city limits could be had before the adjournment of the Legislature; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CULII.II3SI0N OF THE CITY OF MIAMI: That said Re- solution No. u05, be, and it is hereby, amended so as to strike therefrom all that part thereof which announces the intention.of the Commission to ap- ply to the Legislature to amend Section 2 of the Jity Charter. Moved by E. J. Romfh and :°.eco::ded by J. E. Lummus that the said adopted. On roll call the vote thereon was as follows: C. D. mus, yes; J. I. ilson, yes; J. H. Gilman, yes; E. C Romfh, the ea id resolution passed and adopted. OPPOSING AiPLI3 'iI01. FOR EXTENSION uF TILE A resolution opposing the island generally known as against the construction trodeced by J. I. 'Nilson. follows: resolution be passed Leffler, yes; J. E. yes. Motion carried and Lum- and CONSTRUCTION OF ISLAND NEAR MOUTH OF RIVER >pplication for extension of time for the construction of an the Burlingame Island near the mouth of the Miami River and of any islands in Biscayne Bay South of the Causeway, was in - The eaid resolution was given a reading in full and is as RESOLUTION Be. 631. A RESu.LUTION OPPOSING THE APPLICATIOII FOR EXTENSION OF TI12 FOR TILE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ISLAND GENERALLY } OWN AS THE BURL INGAI.IE I SLA N]) NEAR THE MOUTH OP THE MIAMI RIVER AND AGAINST THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANY IS- LANDS II+ BISCAYNE BAY SOUTH OF THE CAUSEWAY. •'ebruary' 27, 1923. 167 I IIIIII111I IIIiI 111111111111IIlllllllllil_..LLII)I Ill1... I1IIjL1.IL II IIIIIII IIII IMIIIMMINEENSWEINION111111111111111111111111111111 1 511 1 1 nttr4.1M.w».�+. WHEREAS, information has been received by the City Commission of the City of Miami that an application has been made for the extension of time for the cenatruotion of an island, generally known as the Burlingame island, near the mouth of the Miami River, and WHEREAS, a hearing was had upon such application for extension of the Burlingame Permit at the United States Engineer's Office at Miami Beach, Florida, on December 21st, 1922, and WHEREAS, it appears to the satisfaction of the Commission from the statements made at said hearing by W. H. McIntyre, Pilot for the Port of Mi- ami, who has had an actual experience for twenty-five years continuously, in and about the waters of Biscayne Bay, and E. R. Graham, I. E. Schilling, E. Garretson_, and others, together with the report made to the City Commission by Charles W. Murray, Director of Public Service and Welfare of the City of Miami, that the construction of said island near the mouth of the Miami River would be a menace to navigation and seriously impede the commerce and ship- ping of the .^3ity of I.Iiami in Biscayne Bay and the Miami River, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI: That the City Commission places itself of record against the extension of the permit to construct an island generally known as the Burlingame Permit; near the mouth of the Ltiami River. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the belief of the City Commission that it is against the interests of the City of Miami for any islands to be con- structed in Biscayne Bay South of the Causeway, unless it can first be shown that such construction will not interfere with commerce and with shipping, and that such islands are to be used for the benefit of the public. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to immediately mail a certified copy of this resolution to the office of the United States Engineer at Jacksonville, Florida. Moved by J. I. Wilson and seconded by E. C. Romfh that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote thereon was as follows: C. D. Leffler, yes; J. E. Lum- mus, yes; J. I. nilson, yes; J. H. Gilman, yes; E. Romfh, yes. Motion carried un- animously and the said resolution passed and adopted. CALLING PRIMARY ELECTIOIN TO VOTE FOR NOMINATION OF JOLU,1ISSIONER$ FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE An ordinance entitled "All ORDINANCE CALLING A PRIMARY ELECTION TO VOTE FOR THE NOMINA- TION OF COMMISSIONERS OP THE CITY OP LMIAMI, FLORIDA.", which was passed on its first read- ing by title only February 20th, 1923, was taken up for its final reading at this meet- ing, and on motion of J. E. Lummus, seconded by E. C. Romfh, the said ordinance was given its second and final reading and read in full. Moved by J. E. Lummus and seconded by J. E. Gilman that the said ordinance be passed and adopted on its second and final reading in full. On roll call the vote thereon was as follows: C. D. Leffler, yes; J. E. Lum- mus, yes; J. I. Wilson, yes; J. H. Gilman, yes; E. C. Romfh, yes. Motion unanimously carried and the said ordinance passed and adopted on its second and final reading in full. In accordance with Resolution No. 155, passed and adopted February 2zrth, 1922, the said ordinance is numbered 161 and is shown, as passed and adopted by the Commission, in Ordi- nance Boot: 1 at page CALLING REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION FUR ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE An ordinance entitled "AN ORDINAICE CALLING A REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE ELEC- TION OF COLU.IISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA", which was passed on its first read- ing by title only February 20th, 1923, was offered for its second and final reading. On motion of J. I. Wilson, seconded by E. C. Romfh, the said ordinance nas given its second and final reading and vas read in full. Moved by J. E. Lummus and seconded by E. C. Romfh that the said ordinance be passed and adopted on its second and final reading in full. On roll call the vote thereon was as follows: C. D. Leffler, yes; J. E. Lum- mus, yes; J. I. Wilson, yes; J. F. Gilman, yes; E. C. Romfh, yes. Motion unanimously carried and the said ordinance passed and adopted on its second and final reading in full. In a ;corda! ce with i- esolution No. 155, passed and adopted February 20th, 1923, the said ordinance is numbered 162 and is shown, as passed and adopted by the Commission, ir. Ordinance Hoof: 1 at page REPORT OF AtiST. TO CITY ATTORNEY IN RE: CERTAIN APPEALS TO CIRCUIT COURT A written communication addressed to the City 1923, from the Assistant to the City Attorney Municipal Court to the Circuit Court, was ree ed by E. C. Romfh, the said communication was The City Commission, Miami, Florida. Commission, under date of February 27th, , in reference to certain appeals from the eived, and on motion of J. E. Lummus, second - ordered spread upon the minutes: Miami, Florida, . February 27th, 1923. Gentlemen: - I beg to advise that in the habeas corpus proceedings of one E.J. Harris who was convicted before the City Judge for a violation of the ordi- nance imposing a license tax upon drivers of for hire cars and trucks for hire, that the Circuit Judge sustained the validity of the ordinance and re- manded Harris to custody. My information is that an appeal has been taken to the Supreme Court. In the case of the City against Fred Maxwell for the violation of the ordinance in reference to dance halls an Sunday, for which Maxwell was convicted in the City Court, his writ of Habeas Corpus was dismissed by the Circuit Judge, and he was remanded to custody. In the case of Jack Brozzo against the City of Miami, which was an appeal from the Municipal Court, the appeal of Brozzo was dismissed by the Circuit Judge. AJR-mlm Respectfully submitted, J. W. WATSON,Jr. Assistant to the City Attorney 1240i 14, . ..MAMMUMMIMAMAII 68 February 27th, 1923. AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN BILLS AND MAKING APPROPRIATION THEREFOR A resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to pay certain bills enumerated in the resolution and making an appropriation from the unencumbered General Fund Surplus for the purpose of paying the bills, was introduoed by J. H. Gilman. Said resolution was read in full and is as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 632. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIREOTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY CERTAIN BILLS ENUMERATED IN THE RESOLUTION AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE UNENCUMBERED GENERAL FUND SURPLUS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING SAID BILLS. WHEREAS, the City Manager has presented certain bills for which there has been no appropriation for the payment thereof, to -wit: Dade County Security Co., for repairs necessary after the Health Department vacated offices of said Company, as per agreement, $296.00 Royal Palm Transfer Co., for 1 black mare mule, 4250.00 Florida East Coast Railway Co., for one 100 ton compression machine, $250.00, Worrell Manufacturing Co., for 900 gals. Worrell's Cre-Sul 4; $2.00 per gal., plus freight charges, $242.96; $2042.96, and VMEREAS, the said bills have been duly certified by the head of the ap- propriate department; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami, that the sum of $2838.96 be, and the same is hereby, appropriated from the unencumbered GEN- ERAL FUND SURPLUS for the purpose of paying the above listed bills, and the Director of Finance ie hereby authorized and directed to pay said bills. Moved by J. h. Gilman und seconded by 4. O. Romfh that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote thereon was as follows: C. D. Leffler, yes; J. E. Lum- mus, yes; J. I. Wilson, yes; J. li. Gilman, yes; E. C. Romfh, yes. Motion unanimously carried and the said resolution passed and adopted. AUTHORIZING EXECUTIOR OF QUIT -CLAIM. DEED A resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager the purpose of releasing all lienagainst the property offered by J. I. Wilson and read in full as follows: ,.SOLUTION LO. 633. LIENS AGAINST SCHOOL PROPERTY to execute a Quit -Claim deed for set forth in the resolution, was A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEE MAYOR AND THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A QUIT -CLAIM DEED FOR TEO PURPOSE OF REDEASING ALL LIENS AGAIE0T PED PRePERTY SET FORTH IN THIS RESOLUTION. WHEREAS, on December l9th, 1922, Resolution ro. 589 was passed and adopted by the 0ommission of the City of Miami, authorizing the City Mana- ger and Mayor to execute and deliver to the 3oard of Public Instruction of Dade County, Florida, a quit -claim deed to the property hereinafter des- cribed, for the purpose of relieving the hereinafter described property of the liens for special improvements and taxes of whatsoever kind and charac- ter that might have been assessed against Lots one (1) to seven (7), both inclusive, and Lots fourteen (14) to twenty (20) both inclusive, of Block Eighty-five (85) rorth of the Oity of Miami, according to the Knowlton Map recorded in Book "3" of plats on page 41 of the Public Records of Dade County, and WHEREAS, the Board of iublic Instruction has issued its check payable to the City of Miami in the sum of Four Thousand, Two Hundred Twenty-seven Dollars and Eighteen Cents (0227.18), being en amount due the City for the,. liens set forth in said Resolution No. 589, and since the passage of the said resolution, the Boardeof iublic Instruction has transferred its legal title to said property to Dade County, ROW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of miami,, that the Mayor and the City Manager of the City of Miami be and they are hereby authorised end empowered to execute and deliver to Dade County, Flo- rida, a quit -claim deed conveying to said Dade County, Florida, all the right, title, interest and claim of the City of Lliami in the above describ- ed property upon the paerment to said City of Miami of said sum of Pour Thou - :::and, Two Hundred Twenty -Seven Dollars and Eighteen Cents (0227.18). Moved by J. I. end eecended by E. C. Romfh that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On run eaLl the vote thereon wes as follows: r). D. Leffler, yes; J. E. Lum- mus, yee; J. I. wilcon, yes; J. r. Oilman, yes; E. C. Romfh, yes. Motion carried and the said resolution paased and adopted as read. commuicATIou I1 E: COESTRUCTIOR OF ISLAND NEAR MOUTH OP RIVER RECEIVED AND FILED The eommunication, under date of February 26th, addressed to the City Commission from C. W. Murray, Director of Public Service and .:ielfare, in reference to the application for extension of time for construction of island near the mouth of the Miami River, was re- ceived end on motion of J. I. Wilson, seconded by J. H. Gilman, was ordered spread upon the minutes: Miami, Florida, February 26, 1923. To the City Commissio-lers, City 4* Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: - In accordance with your instructions, I have investigated the appli- cation for extension of time for construction of Island near the Mouth of the Miami River. 1 February 27, 1923. 169 IIaIIIllULIJ!JL.! .IL11I !1VLLIl! MENIIIII111111111111111111111111111,111 II1111111111111IIIII Oommunioation of Q. W. Murray: I attach hereto copy of drawing submitted to the War Deparment of the Uhited States. It is try opinion that the construction of this Island will be against the interest of the citizens of Miami and those who will develop the Ever- glades and whose outlet for their products will necessarily be the Miami River. My conclusions are based on the following condi.tions:- 1. The flooded condition of the Everglades in 1922 was due to the heavy and continuous rainfall and the impossibility of the Miami River dis- charging rapidly the amount of water due to this excessive rainfall. Even though more drainage outlets are provided, it is possible that flooded con- ditions will come in the future. The length of time that these conditions will exist will depend on the capacity of the Liiami River to discharge the rainfall. Any island built near the mouth of the Lliami River will necessar- ily limit the discharge capacity of the river. 2. River Traffio. vlhen the original permit was granted, the construc- tion of this island would not have seriously interfered with navigation ex- cept from the South. This condition is changing and in a few years this is- land would interfere with navigation. There is very little bay front avail- able for commercial purposes. This will compel such industries as boat re- pair yards and machine shops to locate on the river. In addition to this increase in river traffic, there will. be the trans- portation of the products of such portions of the Everglades as will natur- ally find an outlet through the Miami River. The most economical means of transportation will be a number of barges towed by small tug -boats. It is very difficult to control a fleet of barges and all possible room is needed. In my opinion, there will be fleets of barges going up and down the river, and, on account of the river being narrow, a large turning basin at its mouth will be needed in order that boats and barge fleets may have an opportunity to pass without danger of collision. This basin will answer the same purpose as does a sidetrack on a railroad. Another advantage of this basin will be to reduce the speed of the current that now exists at the river mouth and which has been the cause of a number of boats running aground. 3. The channel, as shown on the drav,ing, between the harbor line and the island, will be useless for any but small pleasure boats. In my opinion, it would require constant dredging on account of silt brought dcwn by the river. The particular objection, however, is the angle this channel makes with the river. It would be very difficult to make the sharp turn required with a boat larger than a small pleasure boat. According to the manager of the Pennsylvania Sugar Company, it is very probable that raw sugar will be brought by barge from Cuba to the refinery being built on their place on the canal. The easiest route would be the old entrance to the Bay and enter the river from the South. Unless other chan- nels are provided, their entrance to the river would be the proposed channel between the harbor line and the proposed island. I do not think this would be practical for a large barge being toned. 4. The construction of this island cannot benefit Miami in any way. I believe in the future of the Part of Miami and that as a general proposition it is against the interest of the Jity for any islands to be constructed in the Bay South of the causeway unless it dan be shown that such construction is to be used for the benefit of the public. Very respectfully, CHA3. MURRAY C'WLI.B Director of Public Service & Welfare. In addition to the foregoing communication of the Director of Public Service and Welfare, the Mia:ii Chamber of Commerce presented a report of the proceedings and testimony of the hearing held at Miami Beach, Florida, on December 21, 1922, in reference to the extension of the Burlingame Permit to construct an island near the mouth of the Miami River, which, on motion of J. H. Gilman, seconded by E. J. Romfh, was received and ordered to be filed by the City Clerk as part of the permanent records of the City. AUTECRIZING TRAII3FER OF FUNDS IN DEPT. OF FINANCE The following resolution, authorizing a transfer of funds within the Department of Finance, was introduced by J. E. Lummus: RESOLUTION NO. 634. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZflG A TRANSF.r;R VIITHIN THE Dr:PARTLIMT OF FINANCE. WHEREAS, the Director of Finance requests that a transfer of 4340.00 be made within the Division of Director's Office, Depart- ment of Finance, for the purchase of one Burroughs Adding Machine to be used in the Tax Division; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami: That the Director of 'Finance be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to 'rat_s"er the sum of 040.00 from the appropriation for Salary of Director to the appropriation for Furniture and Fixtures within the same Division. Moved by J. E. Lummus and seconded by .s. J. Romfh that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote v:as as follows: J. D. Leffler, yes; J. E. Lummus, yes; J. I. ,dlson, y'-s; J. l.. Gilman, yes; 3. C. Romfh, yes. Motion carried and the said resolution passed :,r,d adopted. AUTECRILIIIG PAYMENT t.i' CEHT IN BILLS PI?C& PUBLICITY FUND A resolution authorizing the payment of certain bills from the Publicity Fund was Latrodu- ced by J. I. :,il:,on. The said resolution was given a reading in full and is as follows: 1" February 27th, 1923. RESOLUTION NO. 635. NMI A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN BILLS FROM THE PUBLICITY FUND. WHEREAS, the Miarnl Chamber of Commerce has, presented bills to paid out of the Publicity Fund of the City of Miami as follows: 1922 PUBLICITY The Record Company The Automobile Green Book Thomas R. Shipp & Co. . . Dorland Advertising Company 1923 PUBLICITY Thos. Cusack Co .. 02,000.00 Foster & Reynolds Co 500 00 Dixie Highway Association 100 00 Golf Illustrated 62.50 The Florida Grower 134.40 Florida Times -Union 550 00 The Independent 400 00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mimi that the Director of Finance be, and directed to pay the ahove-lioted bills and Chamber of Commerce, from the Publicity Pun 014,150.00 400.00 • . . . 2,500.00 • . . .18,899.13 be Commission of the City of is hereby, authorized and claims as requested by the d. Moved by J. I. Wilson and seconded by J. H. Gilman that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote thereon was as follows: C. D. Leffler, yes; J. E. Lummus, yes; J. I. wilson, yee; J. F. Gilman, yes; E. C. Romfh, yes. Motion carried and the said resolution passed and adopted. AUTHORIZING ALLOWANCE OF WIDOW'e EXEMPTIONS AS DETAILED IN THE RESOLUTION A resolution authorizing the alloeence of Widow's Exemptions as detailed in the resolu- tion was offered by E. e. Romfh: RESOLUTION LO. 636. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALLOWANCE OF WIDOW'S EXEMPTIONS AS DETAILED IN THIS RESCLUTION. WHEREAS, the Director widows have filed affidavi dents, or dependent widews tions; now, therefore, BE IT eESCIVED by the Director of Finance be, an to the following named per of Finance has oertified that the following to stating that they are widows with depen- , and are entitled to certain widow's exemp- eommission of the City of Miami, that the d is hereby, authorized to allow exemptions sons in the amounts set opposite their names: ars. Leika Johnson . . . .0.75 Anna e. Adams 8 75 Mrs. G. A. Whidden . . . . 8.75 Mrs. Dora Dawson (for Mrs. eliz. Williams). . .8.75 Isabelle Lightbourn 8 75 Moved by E. 0. Romfh and seconded by J. H. Gilman that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote was as follows: C. D. Leffler, yes; J. E. Lum- mus, yes; J. I. Wilson, yes; J. h. Gilman, yes; E. C. Romfh, yes. Motion carried and the said resolution passed and ndopted. AUTHORIZING REFUND OR ABATELeeNT OF TAXES CERTAIN PER6ONAL & REAL FOR 1921 AND 1922 A resolution authorizing the refund or abatement of certain personal and real estate taxes for the years 1921 and 192e was offered by J. 3. Lummus: eSeOLUTION NO. 637. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUeD UR ABATEMENT OF CERTAIN PERSuLAL AND REAL ESTATE TAXES FOR THE YeeeRS 1921 AND 1922. WHEREA6, it appears that certain property is erroneously assessed for 1921 and 1922 taxes, and is recommended by the Tax Assessor to be adjusted; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami, that the Di- rector of Finance be, and is hereby, authorized to refund or abate tax- es as follows: REFUNDS Mrs. C.A.O'Connor, N 100' Lot 2, Blk. 14, Lawrence Estate..0149.62 Mise Jane L. Evans, 11 36'of S 62'of Lot 44, BBB Club 17.50 L. A. Jonee, Lot 1, elk, 40 North Vlalkowsky & Earkovitz, Lot 1e, Bik. 113 N 8re.b0 Geo. 7. Adams, Lot 6, Block "F", Palmer's Resubdivision 6 12 13. D. 1:enny eo., Personal Property ABATEMENTS Leland L. Wallace, Personal Property Cheatham & Meek, Lot 24, Block 123 North 76.80 47.00 28.80 .,oreate4,4e-meisaizel,e4eeA.uetzya%,,,T4'*eOe7eie'teee'a„;i:ieie,,eieee‘ee;'::'';'ee';:'',",eee' • e, Z February 27, 1923. 171 Eno Moved by J. E. Lummus and seconded by J. I. Wilson that the said resolution be passed and adopted. 0n roll call the vote thereon was as follows: C. D. Leffler, yes; J. E. Lum- mus, yes; J. I. Wilson, yes; J. H. Gilman, yes; E. C. Romfh, yes. Motion carried and the said resolution passed and adopted. AUTHORIZING REDEIvIPTYON OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATES #224 OF 1920 AND #668 OF 1919. A resolution authorizing the redemption of 1920 tax sale certificate No. 224 and the can- cellation of 1919 Tax Sale Certificate No. 668 was offered by 3. J. Romfh, and was given a reading in full: RESOLUTION NO. 638. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDElePTION OF 1920 TAX SALE CERTIFICATE NO. 224, AND THE CANCELLATION OF 1919 TAX SALE CERTIFICATE NO. 668. WHEREAS, it is reported by the Director of Finance that Tax Sale Cer- tificate No. 224 was issued for non-payment of taxes for the year 1920 on the West 65 feet of Lot 2, Block 43 Waddell's Addition, when payment was made and properly credited on our books for same; and WHEREAS, Tax Sale Certificate No. 668 was issued for non-payment of 1919 taxes on the East 37.5 feet of Lot 14, Block 53 North, there being a double assessment on this property and the original assessment being paid; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami, that the Director of Finance be, and is hereby, authorized and direoted to redeem Tax Sale Certificate No. 224, and cancel Tax Sale Certificate No. 668, for the years 1920 .end 1919, respectively. Moved by 2. 3. 3omfh and seconded by J. I. Wilson that the said resolution be passed and adopted. 0n roll call the vote was as follows: 3. D. Leffler, yes; J. E.Lummus, yes; J. I. 'Nilson, yes; J. H. Gilman, yes; E. J. 2omfh, yes. Motion carried and the said resolution passed and adopted. MAKING APPRCPRIATIONS FROM GENERAL FUND SURPLUS FOR DEPT. OF PUBLIC SERVICE A resolution making appropriations from the unencumbered General Fund Surplus for pur- poses mentioned in the Resolution v:as introduced by J. H. Gilman: RESOLUTION I10. 639. A RESOLUTION APPRUPRIATIIIG THE SUM OF 0600 FROM THE UNENCUI.IBI•;AED GENERAL FUND SURPLUS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR STREET '.}IDENING AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF t2, 000 FROM THE UNENCUMBERED GENERAL FUND SURPLUS TO FUEL AND SUPPLIES, INCINERATOR, IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SE',VICE. WHEREAS, in widening of part of 2. E. Second Avenue, in front of the property of Thomas 3. P. O'Brien, it became necessary for the city to ex- pend the sum of w600 for tearing down and rebuilding a fence, and WHEREAS, the Jity Manager reports that an estimate for Fuel and Sup- plies, Incinerator, was inadvertently left out of the Budget Estimate for 1923, and, therefore, no appropriation was made therefor, and VAiEREAS, the 3ity Manager requests an appropriation of ;2,000 to said item; now, therefore, B2 IT 2ESCLVED by the Jommission of the 'City of Miami, that the sum of :15600 be, end is hereby, appropriated from the unencumbered General Fund Surplus for the purpae of paying- for the cost of said wort:, and that said sum shall be refunded from the 3ond Fund for Street Widening Purposes when the money therefor is available. BE I1' FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of 3,000 be, and is hereby, ap- propriated from the General Fund Surplus for the Fuel and Supplies, Inoin- erator, in the Department of Public Service. Moved by J. E. JiJ.mae and seconded by J. I. Wilson that the said resolution be passed and ador.ted. 0n roll call the vote was so follows: S. D. Leffler, yes J. E. Lummus, yes; J. I. eilson,yes; J. E. Gilman, yes; E. C. eiomfh, yes. Motion carried and the said res:auti:n passed end adopted as read. AMENDING ORDI2A2CE 20. 70 FIXING SALARY OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE An ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AI.IENDING ORDINANCE N0. 70, PASSED AND ADOPTED FEBRU- ARY 7th, 192e", passed on its first reading February 20th, 1923, was taken up at this meeting for its final reading and passage. 0n motion of J. 3. Lummus, seconded by J. I. Wilson, the said ordinance was given its second and final reading and was read in full. Moved by J. N. Gilman and seconded by E.J. z3omfh that the said ordinance be passed and adopted on its second and final reading in full. On roll call the vote thereon was as follows: e. Leffler, yes; J. E. Lummus, yes; J. I. Wilson, yes; J. h. Gilman, yes; 2. J. _to::,±h, ;,•es. Motion carried and the said Ordinance passed and adopted on its second and final readier. In accordance with Resolution No. 155, passed and adopted February Beth, leee, the said ordinance is numbered 163, and is shown, are passed and adopted by the 3orornissior:, in Grdinance Book 1 at page PETITIONS FOR PAVING CERTAIN PARTS OF N.l'J. 1st COURT & 6TH AVE. Communio:.tion from e. E. Saunders and others addressed to the City Commission, under date of February ..4th, 1923, in reference to paving of N. Cl. First Court between First and Fifth etreets, was received and on motion of E. J. Romfh, seconded by J. E. Lumens, was re:erred to the 3ity Manager for investigation and with directions to report back to the Co:::misoion at its next regular meeting. The Petition of D. Wilson and others, addressed to the City Commission, under date of February 13th, 19e3, in reference to paving on N. W. 6th Avenue from Ninth to Eleventh Streets, was received and on motion of J, I. 'Wilson, seconded by J. H. Gilman, was referr- ed to the ity I.:neeer with directions to make a report thereof to the City Commission, et ite next re euln r meeting. 172 Pabruary 27th, 1923. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL WAREHOUSE FACILITIES BY BALTIMORE-CAROLINA STEAMSHIP CO. The Director of Public Service reported that the Baltimore -Carolina Steamship Company had requested that the City make a hundred foot addition to their present Warehouse at the Municipal Docks, which extension would make their warehouse three hundred fifty by fifty feet wide. The matter v'as discussed among the members of the Commission and the Direotor of Public Service directed to prepare and present to the Commission plans and specifications together with an estimate of cost of such an extension.) ADJOURNMENT 10;15 A. M. At 10:15 a. m., there being no further business to oome before the board at this meet- ing, on motion of J. R. Lummus, seconded by J. I. Wilson, it was resolved that the meeet» ing be adjourned. ATTEST: • tr) CITY OF MIAMI DOCUMENT 1NDE 91 NO4 DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION MEETING DATE: February 27, 1923 COMMISSION RETRIEVAL ACTION I COD NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF N.E. 22ND TERRACE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 605 ADOPTED JANUARY 9TH 1923 OPPOSING THE APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE CONSTRUCTON OF AN ISLAND GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE BURLINGAME ISLAND AUTHORIZING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY CERTAIN BILLS QUIT -CLAIM DEED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELEASING ALL LIENS AGAINST THE LOTS 1 TO 7, BLOCK 85 NORTH OF THE CITY OF MIAMI AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN BILLS FROM THE PUBLICITY FUND AUTHORIZING THE ALLOWANCE OF WIDOW'S EXEMPTIONS AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF CERTAIN PERSONAL AND REAL ESTATE TAXES FOR THE YEARS 1921 AND 1922 AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF 1920 TAX SALE CERTIFICATE NO. 224 AND THE CANCELLATION OF 1919 TAX SALE CERTIFICATE NO. 668 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $600.00 FROM THE UNENCUMBERED GENERAL FUND SURPLUS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR STREET WIDENING R-629 R-630 R-631 R-632 R-633 R-634 R-635 R-636 R-637 R-638 R-639 00629 00630 00631 00632 00633 00634 00635 00636 00637 00638 00639